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Leviton EZ-MAX User Manual

Leviton EZ-MAX User Manual

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product by Leviton Manufacturing.
Software revision 1.00 and up

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide EZ-MAX IGHTING ONTROL ELAY ANELS ...another Z-MAX product by Leviton Manufacturing. Software revision 1.00 and up...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power Considerations for Control Systems ... 33 Terminology ... 33 Power Requirements & Maximum Run Length... 33 Power Wire - Run Length ... 36 Modem Installation/Phone Line Connection... 37 Modem Module Installation... 37 EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Table of Contents, Page i...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents, Operation LCD Display ...39 Navigation Buttons ...40 Turning Relays On/Off & Relay Overrides ...41 To Override a Relay On or Off ...41 To Override a Relay On or Off for a specified time ...42 Determine the Firmware/Software Build...43 Factory Defaults...45 Setting the Date, Time, &...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Report all damage to the freight carrier who delivered the system. Claims for damages are filed with the freight carrier as all freight is shipped FOB Tualatin, Oregon. In case of damaged components, your EZ-MAX relay cabinet can be serviced in the field with factory replacement parts.

  • Page 6: Feed And Load Wiring

    Overview, Feed and Load Wiring Feed and Load Wiring The cabinets have been designed for multiple entry and exit points for feed (from branch circuit breaker) and load wiring. Refer to the appropriate section in this guide which discusses this topic. Control Input Wiring The cabinets have been designed for multiple entry and exit points for low voltage control wiring.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    High Voltage. High voltage may be up to 600V. • Test each circuit to make sure it is free of short circuits before connecting it to relay. EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005...
  • Page 8 Warnings, Turn On Page 4...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Verify the remote control wiring The firmware of the cabinet is constantly updated by the Lighting Control Division. Check the website, www.leviton.com, for the latest version of the firmware and see Appendix B for instructions on how to update your cabinets firmware Setup &...

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Installation, Mounting Mounting The cabinets can be mounted only on the surface of the wall. The EZ-MAX Relay Cabinet is not designed for any flush mounting method. All cabinets have ample location for conduit entry for feed, load output, and control wiring. Ensure that conduit entry is only in the allowed locations.

  • Page 11: Suggested Mounting Heights

    Surface Mounting Shown Side View Suggested Mounting Suggested Mounting Heights: Leviton recommends the following mounting heights in order for the control module to be at a reasonable height: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Wiring to Loads Feed and/or...

  • Page 12: Location Of Cabinets

    Locate where the cabinet will be hung on the wall. Choose a location in a dry area that is convenient to the branch circuit panel. Leviton recommends that cabinet mounting hardware reach through the drywall and attaches to wall studs or other suitable solid backing. However, properly sized struts and suitable drywall hardware can also be used.
  • Page 13 Step 10: Step 11: Step 12: Cabinet Dimensions and Mounting Hole locations and knockout locations EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Cut or Punch holes for conduit only in areas indicated on the product labeling as appropriate. Install Conduit and pull wire Blow out any dust, dirt, or debris from the enclosure.
  • Page 14 Installation, Mounting Conduit Entry Low or High Voltage Low Voltage (not both) Wiring/Conduit Wiring/Conduit Entry Area Entry Area 2¼" 1A 2AG S L OW B L O W F U S E Connector Grounding Screws (typ) NO CONDUIT ENTRY! High Voltage Wiring Area for Conduit Entry Control...

  • Page 15: Feed And Load Wiring

    Ensure that conduit entry is only in the allowed locations. Refer to the above figures in the proceeding pages for possible locations. electronics are removed prior to drilling or punching holes for conduit entry. EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Feed and Load Wiring, Overview of Power Wiring - Since the panel is fed from multiple circuits, locate each one and lock-out each feed in the OFF position.
  • Page 16 Feed and Load Wiring, Overview of Power Wiring - Feed\Line Wiring Dedicated Photocell and Occupancy Sensor Inputs Cabinet Connections & Orientation Page 12 Dedicated Common & Switch Inputs 1A 2AG S L OW B L O W F U S E Connector Control Power...

  • Page 17: Control Electronics Power Wiring

    Step 1: Step 2: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Feed and Load Wiring, Control Electronics Power Wiring If the control electronics must function during a power outage or other interruption, the control electronics power must be fed from a UPS, generator, or other guaranteed source.

  • Page 18: Wiring The Relays

    Feed and Load Wiring, Line and Load Circuit Wiring Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Wiring the relays Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Model Relay re4bd-104 Z-MAX(Standard, 1-Pole) re4bd-204 2-Pole re4bd-C04 347V Wire Sizes for Relays Wire the relay cards by following the wiring diagrams.
  • Page 19 Wiring Diagram for EZ-MAX Standard 1-Pole Relay (re4bd-104) EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Feed and Load Wiring, Line and Load Circuit Wiring 1A 2AG S L OW B L O W F U S E Connector Relay #1...
  • Page 20 Feed and Load Wiring, Line and Load Circuit Wiring Wiring Diagram for 2-Pole Relay Card (re4bd-204) Wiring Diagram for 347V Canadaian Relay (re4bd-C04) Page 16 Line (Poles 1 & 2) (from Dist. Panel) Load (Pole 1 & 2) Wiring Typical for all relays WARNING: Miswiring of relays may result in product damage...

  • Page 21: Circuit Schedule

    Relay/Circuit Relay Panel Field Breaker Circuit EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Feed and Load Wiring, Line and Load Circuit Wiring Multiple relays can be tied together on the same branch circuit breaker. Simply pigtail the line. Control...
  • Page 22 Feed and Load Wiring, Line and Load Circuit Wiring Page 18...

  • Page 23: Low Voltage Control Wiring

    What are the power requirements for this input --> what are the power requirements for all inputs Low Voltage Input Connections Your EZ-MAX relay cabinet has a total of (6) inputs which can be configured as follows: • Inputs #1-4 can have any of the following functions • Low Voltage Switch •...
  • Page 24 Low Voltage Control Wiring, Control Input Wiring • Photocell, 0-10V, 0-10V returned proportional to the amount of light received by the photocell. Trigger point(s) set at relay cabinet. • Contact Closure • Input #5, Dedicated Occupancy Sensor • Input #6, Dedicated Photocell, either -Switched or 0-10V Each input type is discussed in detail in the following pages.

  • Page 25: Switch Input Schedule

    Switch Input Schedule Input Jumper Wire Input # Labels Photocell (PC) Occupancy (Occ) EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Switch Circuits Description Low Voltage Control Wiring, Control Input Wiring Switch Type Action Type Page 21...

  • Page 26: Low Voltage Input Terminals & Connections

    Low Voltage Control Wiring, Control Input Wiring Low Voltage Input Terminals & Connections Photocell IN +V COM RJ Connector for Modem Socket for Optional Modem Each of the low voltage inputs has different wiring requirements. However, this section is designed to give you a brief introduction to the inputs and sections later in this manual give detail as to the specific wiring based on each connection type.
  • Page 27 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Please reference the illustrations in this section for the appropriate Connect leads per wiring diagram as illustrated in the figure below. Twist strands of each lead tightly (making sure that there are no stray strands) and push firmly into appropriate plug connector location.
  • Page 28 Low Voltage Control Wiring, Control Input Wiring Page 24...

  • Page 29: Connecting Low Voltage Switches

    Connecting Low Voltage Switches Your EZ-MAX relay panels has (4) inputs which can be used to connect low voltage inputs. Leviton recommends using 18 gauge wire for the low voltage connections. Each Input has a four position screw terminal. The terminal can be pulled off its base for ease of wiring.
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  • Page 31: Occupancy Sensors

    Step 1: Occupancy Sensor Termination using Dedicated Occ Sensor Terminal Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Connect leads per wiring diagram below. Black Blue Occupancy...
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  • Page 33: Photocells

    If you’re using a photocell, you should have it connected to the dedicated input first prior to connecting it to any of the other inputs. Step 1: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Connect leads per wiring diagram as illustrated in one of the figures below:...
  • Page 34 PhotoCell Jumper ON For switching Photocell Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Page 30 Switch Leg Switch Leg Note: Switch Legs must be completly isolated from Photocell AC power and should be connected to IN +V COM either side of the switching relay at the photocell.

  • Page 35: Wiring With An External Power Supply

    • DO NOT connect the +V of the external supply to any of the +24V terminals of teh relay panle. This will nullify the Class 2 rating of the power supplies. EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Optional LED...
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  • Page 37: Power Considerations For Control Systems

    EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 The contents of this chapter contains information which applies to many Leviton products and is not necessarily limited in scope to just the product which included this manual. As such, there may be information in this chapter which is not relevant to your particular installation.
  • Page 38 12VDC Z-MAX 24 Cabinet 12VDC Z-MAX 48 Cabinet 12VDC Z-MAX Switch Input Board (accessory to Z-MAX 24 & 48 size Cabinets) 12VDC EZ-MAX 12VDC i Series e (all Racks) 12 VDC 24 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC Same formula <...
  • Page 39 Photocell, pcind-000 Photocell, pcout-000 Photocell, pcsky-000 Control Device Loads EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 The sum of all devices connected to all power output terminals can not exceed the Maximum number of Unit Loads for your cabinet.

  • Page 40: Power Wire - Run Length

    , Power Considerations for Control Systems Power Wire - Run Length The maximum total run length of each segment is a function of the total number of unit loads. A run becomes to long when the voltage drop, due to wire size and run length, increase to a point where the station does not have sufficient voltage to operate.

  • Page 41: Modem Installation/Phone Line Connection

    Step 5: Modem Pin 1 (Gold Dot) Looking at CM from Back EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Install the Modem Module Connect the Telephone Line Prior to touching any part of any electronics, make sure that you first touch any grounded metal surfaces so that you can discharge any build up of static electricity.
  • Page 42 , Modem Installation/Phone Line Connection Page 38...

  • Page 43: Lcd Display

    The second line shows the status of the four relays in your cabinet. Here is how you decipher the screen: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 MENU MON 12:28a E:OFF...

  • Page 44: Navigation Buttons

    Operation, LCD Display • Day and Time - The clock can display in either 12 or 24 hour mode. • Daylight Savings settings for 12 Hour Clock • Lower case "a" or "p" indicates that daylight savings is inactive • Uppercase "A" or "P" indicates that daylight savings is active •...

  • Page 45: Turning Relays On/Off & Relay Overrides

    To Override a Relay On or Off Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 to adjust the relay number (number keys can also be used) to adjust the relay state, UP for ON, DOWN for off.

  • Page 46: To Override A Relay On Or Off For A Specified Time

    Operation, LCD Display To Override a Relay On or Off for a specified time Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Page 42 Press Relay to adjust to the relay number you want to effect. Use override the relay ON, or R L Y : O V R D E...

  • Page 47: Determine The Firmware/Software Build

    How to Decipher the software Build: Step 4: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Leviton recommends checking our website www.leviton.com periodically to ensure that you always have the most current software your relay cabinet. Press the Menu button...
  • Page 48 , Determine the Firmware/Software Build Page 44...

  • Page 49: Factory Defaults

    Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Press the Menu Button Press until you get to the Configuration Screen Press Select/Save Press until you get to the Factory Defaults Screen...
  • Page 50 , Factory Defaults Page 46...

  • Page 51: Setting The Date, Time, & Astronomical Time Clock

    • Minutes • AM/PM • 12H or 24H • Month • Date • Year EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 , Setting the Date, Time, & Astronomical Time Clock MON 02:37P E:001 OFF ON MAIN MENU SELECT TIME/DATE/ASTRO TIME/DATE/ASTRO SET TIME &...

  • Page 52: Set The Astronomical Time Clock

    , Setting the Date, Time, & Astronomical Time Clock • Daylight Saving Time Set the Astronomical Time Clock The Z-MAX Scheduler allows you to turn lights on or off in relation to sunrise and sunset. For example, yard lights can be set to turn on an hour before sunset, and turn off an hour after sunrise, according to the time of year.
  • Page 53 • SR=Sunrise time of any day this week • SS=Sunset time of any day this week • LAT=approximate Latitude of the current location (see appendix) EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 , Setting the Date, Time, & Astronomical Time Clock...
  • Page 54 , Setting the Date, Time, & Astronomical Time Clock Page 50...

  • Page 55: Configuration The Simple Way

    That will cover step 2. Step 1 has already been covered in prior chapters. Step 3 illustrates the methods used to create and schedule events, or rather relays turning on or off at a specific time. EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 Configuration the Simple Way, Panel Configuration in Sim-...

  • Page 56: Simple Mode Menu Structure

    Configuration the Simple Way, Simple Mode Menu Structure Simple Mode Menu Structure For re reference as you are navigating through the menus, please find below the complete simple mode menu structure: MAIN MENU SELECT QUICK SCHEDULE QUICK SCHEDULE NEW EVENT QUICK SCHEDULE CHANGE EVENT QUICK SCHEDULE...

  • Page 57: Low Voltage Switch Inputs

    • Preset Off - Turns off all relays in the current preset group. See “Switch/Discrete • Preset On - Turns on all relays in the defined preset group. See “Switch/Discrete EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 C O N F I G...

  • Page 58: Photocell Configuration

    Step 6: Photocell Configuration Photocells are used with relay panels to control the switching on and off or relays relative to the amount of light received by the relay panel. Two types of photocells are support by your relay panel, called switching and 0-10V. Switching photocells interact with your relay panel just like a switch.
  • Page 59 • Force On/Off - The photocell will be turning on and off relays and no other source • Force On - The photocell will only be turning on lights and some other control will EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005...
  • Page 60 Configuration the Simple Way, Configure Inputs Step 4: Step 5: P H O T O C E L L Step 6: Step 7: E N T E R F O O T C A N D L E Step 8: •...

  • Page 61: Occupancy Sensor Configuration

    Occupancy sensors are devices which sense when a person enters a particular room or area. Leviton’s Occupancy Sensor’s are designed for a variety of applications, using a variety technologies which can be applied to your specific need. The Occupancy sensors which this relay panel is designed to work with are those which are powered by +24Vdc and provide a ~+24Vdc output when the covered area is occupied.
  • Page 62 Configuration the Simple Way, Configure Inputs Step 4: A Blink Warn is not only advisable to keep people from suddenly being left in the dark but is also required by some authorities having jurisdiction. When blink warn is enabled, the lights will "blink"...

  • Page 63: Quick Schedule

    This make modification of panel programming easy. • Use EZ-MAX User Guide Revision A - April 2005 An "Event" is one scheduled occurrence of an In quick schedule programming, both actions and...
  • Page 64 Configuration the Simple Way, Configure Inputs Step 3: • Using • AM indicating in the morning • PM indicating in the afternoon • -SR indicating the specified hours:minutes before sunrise • +SR indicating the specified hours:minutes after sunrise • -SS indicating the specified hours:minutes before sunset •...
  • Page 65 Configuration the Simple Way, Configure Inputs Press Select/Save to save your changes. Step 6: EZ-MAX User Guide Page 61 Revision A - April 2005...
  • Page 66 Configuration the Simple Way, Configure Inputs Page 62...

  • Page 67: Advanced Mode Configuration

    Advanced Mode Configuration Additional "Advanced" configuration options are available in the advanced configuraiton menus of your EZ-MAX product. For additional information and instructions on these menus, please contact our Technical Services Department. Additionally, you may find it helpful to review other Z-MAX product line documentation at www.leviton.com.
  • Page 68 Advanced Mode Configuration, Page 64...

  • Page 69: Warranty Information

    F.O.B. factory. Leviton is not responsible for removing or replacing equipment on the job site, and will not honor charges for such work. Leviton will not be responsible for any loss of use time or subsequent damages should any of the equipment fail during the warranty period, but agrees only to repair or replace defective equipment returned to its plant in Tualatin, Oregon.
  • Page 70 59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362-2591 Telephone: 1-800-323-8920 • FAX: 1-800-832-9538 Visit Leviton’s Web site at http://www.leviton.com and http://www.nsicorp.com © 2002 Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved Specifications and Pricing Subject to Change at any time LIT-EZSLK-000...

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