Elegance Installation Guide
lers Guide ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Planning ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
System Components: .................................................................................................................................. 4
RoughIn ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
TrimOut ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
LowVoltage RoughIn ............................................................................................................................... 9
Quick Reference Checklist .......................................................................................................................... 9
Installation-Guide/' >Elegance LowVoltage TrimOut ............................................................................................................. 10
Quick Reference Checklist ........................................................................................................................ 10
Appendix A: Connector List ................................................................................................................ 11
Appendix B: System Layout ................................................................................................................. 13
Appendix C: Installation-Guide/' >Elegance Master Control Description .......................................................................... 14
Appendix D: CentraLite Switch Placement Guide ........................................................................... 15
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Planning
Beginning RoughIn PLAN! PLAN! PLAN! A few minutes spent in planning at the beginning
of a project will save hours of rework at startup time. Spend the necessary time up front with the
homeowner to be sure that the system is perfectly tailored to the homeowners needs. Take the
time to fill out the planning schedule documents supplied by CentraLite Systems. These include
the Switch Planning Form, the Scene Planning Form and the High Voltage Load Planning Form.
When installing multiple panels, be sure to fill out the multiple panel installation check list.
Consult with the electrical contractor about the installation before any roughin wiring begins.
Planning Steps:
1.
Determine the number of loads to be switched/dimmed. Once the number of loads has been
determined, determine the size and quantity of relay output boxes needed. The four sizes are
12, 24, 36, or 48 loads per box. Always allow for a few spare circuits.
2.
Determine the number of Master Control Units needed. One MCP can handle 192 loads. If the
job requires more than one MCP, contact CentraLite for information about installing more
than one unit at a given job site. Remember that connecting accessories such as Fan Speed
controls and LVRBs will take away from the maximum number of loads.
3.
Determine the number of switches to be installed. Each individual pushbutton is considered a
switch. Any given button may operate a load, a scene, or a special function. A fourbutton
switch plate is counted as four switches. Each switch button must be connected to a switch
input on a STAR board. This will determine the number of STAR boards needed. As a rule of
thumb, plan for only 20 switches per STAR in order to leave a few for spare. Therefore, divide
the number of switches by 20 to determine the number of STAR boards required.
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System Components:
An Installation-Guide/' >Elegance system consists of several different components:
1.
The Master Control Panel (MCP) is the brain for the system. It consists of several
microcomputers all contained on a single circuit board. This unit must be mounted
somewhere inside the home in airconditioned space. A normal location is inside a closet. The
unit is powered by one or two 12volt AC class II transformers that are normally located
inside a relay output box.
2.
A number of STAR boards, which are wired to the wall switches and back to the MCP. These
are, in effect switch concentrators. They will allow up to 24 different switch inputs, which can
later be assigned to operate loads or scenes. Under certain circumstances, up to 4 STAR
BOARDS can be daisychained together with a single run back to the MCP. This series of
STAR BOARDS is called a Chain. There are 4 Chains on the MCP. Please consult with
CentraLite before daisychain 4 STARs.
4.
Relay Panels may contain 12, 24, 36, or 48 outputs. Relay Driver Boards (RDB) are contained
inside the output boxes. A 12 or 24output box will contain a single RDB, whereas a 36
or 48
output box will contain 2 RDBs. Each RDB is connected back to the MCP with a single 6
conductor cable. Each RDB receives its power (9Volt AC) from a transformer contained
in the output box.
5.
Optional Switch Status Terminal (SST) wall units may be included in the system. An SST
is similar to a STAR board and is used to monitor and control up to 24 loads or scenes.
6.
Wall Switches are low voltage DC operated and may be installed at any desired location
in the home. Each wall gang can contain up to 4 switches, any one of which may operate
a load, a scene, or a special function. Each gang of a wall switch roughin box is
connected back to a STARs enclosure using a 6conductor cable.
7.
Fan Speed Controller Boards (FSCB) allows speed control of up to 4 fans per FSCB. Up to
6 FSCBs can be connected in series from one Relay Driver Output on the MCP.
8.
Low Voltage Relay Boards (LVRB) contains 16 mechanical relays used for sending
contact closure signals as well as switching low voltage loads.
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Rough-In
All installation wire referenced below is 6conductor, stranded, 22gauge, except wiring between
the MCP and STAR boards. This requires an additional 18gauge pair of wires.
1. Install Master Control Panel (MCP) RoughIn Enclosure.
Install the supplied MCP roughin enclosure in airconditioned space, possible inside a closet or
utility room. You may want to run an RS232 connection from the MCP to the homeowners
computer system, if the homeowner wishes to program the unit or monitor the loads. The MCP
also contains a modem for remote programming, so you may want to run a phone line directly
into the MCP box, or have a phone jack available nearby. The MCP roughin enclosure should
protrude approximately Ľ in front of the all studs on the front side. The enclosure should be
securely mounted between wall studs with either screws or nails.
2. Install SST RoughIn Enclosures if used.
If SSTs are included in the system, install the roughin box per the homeowners requirements in
an airconditioned space. Pull a 6conductor cable from the SST roughin enclosure back to the
MCP.
3. Install Relay Panel.
Consult with the jobs electrical contractor as to the most convenient location for the relay boxes.
Generally, it is a good practice to install relay panels near breaker boxes. The preferable location
for relay panel installation is a wall stud bay directly beside the breaker panel. The relay panels
may also be installed in a closet or in a wellventilated attic. Be sure to check local electrical codes
for compliance.
4. Select locations for STAR enclosures.
A STAR enclosure is simply a 4gang switch enclosure. These will contain the STAR boards at
trimout time, and will be covered with a blank wall plate. Therefore, they should be mounted in
closets, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, or well ventilated attics. Nail the box up to a stud just as
you would any other switch enclosure. Each STAR will connect up to 24 assorted switches. It is a
good practice to plan for no more than 20 switches per STAR so you will have 4 spare switch
inputs in case the owner wants to add switches later. Each STAR location will be designated with
a letter of the alphabet A through P. Each switch will then be connected to a switch position
within the STAR 1 through 24. Now, each switch will be designated by a unique combination of a
letter and a number, A01 through 24, B01 through B24, etc. all the way up to P24 which is the last
switch number for any given Installation-Guide/' >Elegance system. Using a permanent marker, mark each STAR
roughin box with its intended letter.
Note: An optional mounting method for STARs is the GPBX16 enclosure which contains up
to 6 STARs. This mounting option leaves the STARs more accessible than the 4 gang switch
box option.
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5. Select locations for Switch Enclosures.
Select locations in the home where wall switches are to be installed. Remember, you can only put
four switches into a singlegang box, so be sure to use a doublegang box wherever you think
more than 4 switches will be installed. Be sure to put a doublegang box on either side of the
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