k4 Installation Guide PDF
k4 Installation Guide PDF
k4 Installation Guide PDF
General
Installation
Instructions
Maintenance
Guide
120-38371
SPECIFICATIONS
More than 30,000 operations with 20A load, 2000A inrush @ 20 times/min switch speed
Environmental
Maximum Ambient Temperature ...................................... 20°F to +120°F (-28°C to +50°C)
Maximum Humidity ............................................................ 5% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Type/Nema .............................................................................. 1 or on request 12, 4 and 4X
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DOCUMENT’S HISTORY
Review Date Description Authors
Release July 2009 Installation Guide writing Marcel Landry
DOCUMENT’S APPROBATION
Verification: Jean-Michel Tremblay
Reviewed and Approved: Marcel Landry
Reviewed and Approved: Mario Lehoux
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Make all electrical connections in accordance with the National and Canadian Electrical Code and
any applicable local code requirements. Verify that supply voltage is correct by comparing it to
nameplate.
Before installing the Lighting Control Panel, read the instructions completely. If you have
any questions, call our Service Team at: in Canada 800-463-4480; in USA 888-235-7506.
• More than one disconnect may be required to de-energize power to the Lighting Control
Panel.
• Installation shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations, wiring practices, and
codes.
• Care should be taken to separate high voltage power from low voltage (Class 2) control
wiring.
• Do not energize wiring until the unit is fully assembled and connected circuits have been
tested and found to be free of electrical shorts.
WARNING
Improper installation or connection of this
relay panel may result in serious personal injury
and/or damage to the panel and other devices
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
▪ Only qualified persons familiar with the construction and operation of this equipment
should perform work described in this set of instructions. Such work should be performed
only after reading this complete set of instructions.
▪ Follow safety related work practices, as described in NFPA 70E at all times.
▪ Hazardous voltages in electrical equipment can cause severe personal injury or death.
Energizing this equipment for the first time after initial installation or maintenance is
potentially dangerous. Inspection and maintenance should be performed on this equip-
ment power has been cut off, disconnected, and electrically isolated so that no accidental
contact can be made with energized parts.
▪ Some types of electrical equipments will cause harmonics in the electrical system which
may result in overheating. Consider this condition when determining this equipment load-
ing, as possible de-rating of equipment may be necessary.
IMPORTANT
The information contained herein is general in nature and not intended for specific application
purposes. It does not relieve the user of responsibility to use sound practices in application,
installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment purchased. Gentec Inc. reserves the
right to make changes in the specifications shown herein or to make improvements at any time
without notice or obligations. Should a conflict arise between the general information contained in
this publication and the contents of drawings or supplementary material or both, the latter shall
take precedence.
Qualified Person
For the purpose of this manual and product labels, a qualified person is one who is familiar with
the installation, construction, operation or maintenance of the equipment and the hazards
involved. In addition, this person has the following qualifications:
(a) Is trained and authorized to de-energize, clear, ground, and tag circuits and equipment in
accordance with established safety practices.
(b) Is trained in the correct care and use of protective equipment such as rubber gloves, hard
hat, safety glasses or face shields, flash clothing etc., in accordance with established
safety practices.
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SIGNAL WORDS
The signal words “Danger”, “Warning” and “Caution” used in this manual indicate the degree of
hazard that may be encountered by the user. These words are defined as:
Danger
– Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
– Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Caution
– Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
Dangerous Procedures
In addition to other procedures described in this manual as dangerous, user personnel must
adhere to the following warnings:
▪ Danger! High voltage. Qualified personnel only. Lock off all power to this
equipment before working inside. Always work on de-energized equipment.
Always de-energize equipment before performing any tests, maintenance or
repair.
▪ Caution! Always let an interlock device or safety mechanism perform its function
without forcing or defeating the device.
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INSTALLATION - INSTRUCTIONS
Installation should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NEMA and UL Standards.
Unless the panel has been designed for unusual service conditions, it should not be located
where it will be exposed to ambient temperatures above 40°C (105°F), corrosive or explosive
fumes, dust, vapours, dripping or standing water, abnormal vibrations, shocks or tilting, or other
unusual operating conditions.
For installation/replacement of lighting control panel, the following conditions must be met:
1. All branch circuit relays must be one and two poles 20 amps.
2. The panel gutter must be clear, only wires for electrical loads are allowed in this area.
Before the equipment is energized, it must be thoroughly inspected and tested. Any
deviation must be corrected prior to energizing.
2.2. Inspection
A. All mechanical connections are tight, as factory connections may loosen during
shipment and storage.
B. All accessible electrical connections are tightened to the torque specifications on the
panel labelling.
C. All bolt-on screws connecting relays are properly installed and tightened.
E. Connections between electronic board’s connectors and data rails are secure and
properly oriented.
F. Both ribbon cable connections between data controller I/O board are properly
secured and oriented.
G. All blocking supports and packing materials have been removed from component
devices and the lighting panel.
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H. All ground connections are properly made (Note: ground wire must be installed after
the panel box is mounted on the wall).
I. All foreign materials have been removed from the panel and enclosure before
installing the dead front and trim.
2.3. Testing
B. Relays can be manually closed to allow circuit testing prior to commissioning the
controller.
2.4. Energizing
A. Panel board dead front and trim must be installed before energizing.
B. To minimize the risks of injury or damage, there should be no loads on the relay
panel when it is energized.
C. The relay panel should be energized in sequence, starting at the source end and
working towards the load end. In other words, energize the main devices, then the
feeder devices, and then the branch circuit devices.
D. After all upstream devices have been turned on, loads such as lighting circuits may
be turned on to verify that the system operates as intended.
System Operation - For controllers with programmable touch screen (I/O Controller) KC401 and
KC411 – Refer to the KC401 and KC411 “Controller User Guide” for more information on the
configuration tool program and the Controller instructions Manual.
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• Enclosure
• Cover
• Interior assembly
Depending on the functional capabilities ordered, the interior may include the Group Switching
card, Automation card, and automation modules such as a clock or other interface module. The
panel may also be equipped with a time astronomic clock.
The panel interior assembly provides isolation compartment between the high and low-voltage
sections of the panel, as well as the mounting frame for relays, the power supply and the circuit
board assemblies. The separate interior assembly protects the low voltage wiring and
components while allowing easy user access to a time clock or other electronic modules such as
a BMS interface. Inside the low voltage area are LEDs for visual indication of relay status, plus
manual push-buttons (over the relays) to turn individual relays on or off from the KC401 module.
After installation and set up, a secure outer cover, when closed, offers protection from the high
voltage area. The following page shows a photograph of a fully assembled relay Kameleon
Lighting Control panel that shows installed components for reference. Note that not all of the
components shown may be fitted in every Kameleon Lighting Control panel depending on the
application.
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4.0 Setup
4.1. Mount the Lighting Control Panel Enclosure
Attach the enclosure to the wall. The enclosure should be level, plumb and rigidly
installed. Refer to the instructions provided with the enclosure for flush or surface
mounting procedures.
Determine the appropriate wire entry locations. Make sure that all line and low voltage
wiring entry locations are confined to the appropriate compartments as shown in the
figure below. Do not run low voltage wiring with line voltage or power wiring.
Drill or knock out openings to bring cable conduit into the enclosure.
CET APPAREIL COMPORTE PLUSIEURS
CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION
KAMELEON
KAMELEON
8 relays
KAMELEON
CET APPAREIL COMPORTE PLUSIEURS
CIRCUITS SOUS TENSION
KAMELEON
CAUTIOO
16 relays 32 relays 64 relays
Enclosures are available in type 1 standard type 12, 3R 4X on request Surface or flush mount
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- CAUTION -
OBSERVE HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE
SEPARATION WHEN ROUTING CONDUIT AND CABLES
3 11
Kameleon
4 12
5 KC - 401 13
7 15 1 2 3
8 16 4 5 6
RUN PGM 7 8 9
GROUP SELECT
ON OFF
24 Vac GND
COM
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
4
Kameleon
9
10
11
12
High Voltage/Cable Entry
5 KC - 401 13
6 14
7 15
8 16
RUN
ON
24 Vac GND
L N
PROGRAM
OFF
OPTIONS
Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3
ON
ONLY
GROUP SELECT
4
OFF
ONLY
COM
Low Voltage/Cable Entry
Figure 3.0
Do not install the interior assembly until after the LCP enclosure has been securely
mounted to the wall and the conduit/wiring holes have been drilled or knocked out.
a. Place the interior in the enclosure and align the interior with the studs provided in
the enclosure.
b. Attach the interior assembly to the back of the enclosure using the four sets of
nuts and washers provided.
c. After all wiring is completed; fixed the cover according to the instructions
provided with the enclosure.
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The LCP has several power supply options that allow it to operate with 115VAC,
240VAC, 277VAC or 347VAC line voltage. The Class 2 control transformers with
either 50 or 60 Hz have internal over-current protection.
Read and remove the CAUTION label covering the control transformer input
terminals.
Note that there are different terminals for supply voltage input. Wire to ONLY
ONE of these terminals. Match your input voltage to the correct terminal.
CAUTION
VERIFY WHETHER YOUR SUPPLY LINE VOLTAGE IS 115VAC,
240VAC, 277VAC, OR 347VAC AND THAT THE POWER SUPPLY
IN THIS PANEL MATCHES THAT LINE VOLTAGE. WIRING TO THE
INCORRECT VOLTAGE TERMINAL MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER
SUPPLY AND/OR THE PANEL, AND WILL VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.
1
2
Figure 4.0
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Before making any connections to the relays, make sure that none of the load
circuits are shorted. Route conductors from the circuit breaker through each HID
relay’s SPST output terminals, and from there to the loads. Confirm that each
circuit is wired to the relay specified in the electrical construction drawings and
relay schedule forms provided with the panel.
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An individual relay can be controlled from a switch or sensor by hardwiring it to the corresponding
connector on the relay driver card (see Figure 5.2 for locations).
Alternatively, several relays can be grouped together so that they can be controlled from a single
switch or sensor that is hardwired to the group switching card (see the shop drawing for the
project information). These groups are often referred to as “group channels”. A group of relays is
assigned to a group channel via group controller. Up to 8 groups labelled 1 through 8, are
available with a single group switching card (refer to the K4, K6 or K8 instructions manual). Up to
16 groups are supported for 32-relay panels equipped with two group switching cards.
Control Transformer
1 9
kameleon
2 10
3 11
Kameleon
4 12
5 KC - 401 13
6 14
8 16 4 5 6
RUN PGM 7 8 9
GROUP SELECT
ON OFF
24 Vac GND
COM
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
1 9
2 10
3 11
Kameleon
5 KC - 401 13
6 14
7 15
8 16
GROUP SELECT
ON OFF
24 Vac GND
COM
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
Figure 5.1
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1. The “Y” (yellow) terminal on the switch input terminal blocks supplies 24V
rectified for use with pilot light switches. Voltage is present when the
associated relay is ON, contact factory for configuring the panel for use with
switch pilots requiring other voltages.
2. On each relay card, select the relays to be controlled. If a relay was previously
“smartwired” to the channel input selected, the LED will be flashing, otherwise
the LED will be off.
Pilot LED
OFF
Pilot LED
ON
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R8
R7
R6
R5
R4
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R3
R2
R1
1 2 3
IRDA
4 5 6
RUN PGM 7 8 9
CLEAR 0 ENTER
PHOTOCELL
24 Vac GND INPUT SUPPLY
RY SW 1 2 + + + - + - COM
L N
3 WIRES 2 WIRES
Figure 6.0
R8 R9
R7 R10
R6 R11
R5 R12
R4 R13
1 9
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R3 2 10 R14
3 11
Kameleon R15
R2 4 12
5 KC - 401 13
R1 R16
6 14
1 2 3
7 15
8 16 4 5 6
IRDA
RUN PGM 7 8 9
U
L
RUN PROGRAM OPTIONS ON OFF
ONLY ONLY CLEAR 0 ENTER
GROUP SELECT
ON OFF PHOTOCELL
24 Vac GND INPUT SUPPLY
24 Vac
COM COM
L N RY SW 1 2 + + + - + -
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
Figure 6.1
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LCP switch inputs are designed to automatically sense the connection of an occupancy
sensor.
The operation of the input will configure for proper operation as soon as the sensor
activates the input for the first time. Operation of the occupancy sensor will be
determined by the occupancy state of the relay or channel it is controlling. During
occupied periods the sensor will turn lighting ON when motion is detected but will not turn
the lighting OFF while the relay or channel is in the occupied mode. During unoccupied
periods, the sensor will operate normally turning the lighting ON and OFF based on
motion detected.
L
U
R7
R1
Figure 6.2
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TABLE “A1”
Electronic Cards
KC401 ▲ ▲
KC411 ▲ ▲ ▲
KC601 ▲
KC600 ▲
KC621 ▲
KC631 ▲
KC811 ▲ ▲
KC821 ▲ ▲
KC831 ▲
KC832 ▲
KC833 ▲
KC834 ▲
KC841 ▲ ▲
KC842 ▲
KC843 ▲
CDA ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
XFO - Control ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
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TABLE “A2”
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1 2 3
4 5 6
RUN PGM 7 8 9
CLEAR 0 ENTER
1 9
2 10
3 11
Kameleon
4 12
5 KC - 401 13
6 14
7 15
8 16
GROUP SELECT
ON OFF
24 Vac GND
COM
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
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1 9
2 10
3 11
Kameleon
4 12
5 KC - 401 13
6 14
1 2 3
7 15
8 16
4 5 6
RUN PGM 7 8 9
RUN PROGRAM OPTIONS ON OFF
ONLY ONLY
GROUP SELECT
CLEAR 0 ENTER ON OFF
24 Vac GND
COM
L N Ry Sw Sw Sw 1 2 3 4
Electronic
Cards
Cabinet… 8 16 32 64 8 16 32 64 8 16 32 64 16
KC401 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
KC411 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
KC601 1 1 1 1
KC600 1 1 1 1
KC621 3 4 4 4
KC631 1 3
KC811 1 1 1 1 1
KC821 1 1 2 3 1
KC831 1 2 3 4 1
KC832 1 2 3 4
KC833 1 2 3 4
KC834 1 2 3 4
KC841 1 1 4
KC842 1 1 1 1 1
KC843 1 1 1 1 1
CDA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
XFO -
Control
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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7.0 Maintenance
For equipment maintenance procedures, refer to the latest edition of NEMA Standards
Publication PB1.1 “General Instructions for Proper Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of
Panel Boards Rated 600 Volts or Less” which is shipped with the panel and also available on the
NEMA web site (www.nema.org).
This checklist does not represent an exhaustive survey of maintenance steps, but is necessary to
ensure safe operation of the equipment. Particular applications may require further procedures.
Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered
sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, refer the matter to the local Gentec Inc. sales office.
Dangerous voltages are present in the equipment which can cause death, serious injury or
property damage. Always disconnect and lock off all power to the equipment before maintenance.
Maintenance should be performed only by qualified personnel.
The use of unauthorized parts in the repair of the equipment, or tampering by unqualified
personnel will result in dangerous conditions which can cause death, serious injury or equipment
damage. Follow all safety instructions contained herein.
USA 888-235-7506
Canada 800-463-4480
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GUARANTEE - CONDITIONS
1. Subject to and strictly according to the terms and conditions set c) Pursuant to the terms of this Guarantee, the obligation of
out below, Gentec Inc. guarantees that its Gentec Inc. Kameleon Gentec Inc. is, in accordance with the Guarantee ap-
systems and its low tension lighting systems installed new plicable to the Product, exclusively and strictly limited to
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the "System") as well as the repair or replacement of a Product or the
each of the original components of these Systems, sold indivi- rectification of a repair already completed by Gentec
dually (the "Components") are free from all manufacturing faults Inc. in its workshops. This Guarantee is the only one
and defects (the Guarantee on “New Equipment"). applicable to the Products to the exclusion of any other
guarantees, representations or undertakings whatso-
First Purchaser ever made by Gentec Inc, it’s employees, agents or re-
presentatives. Without limiting the generality of the
2. The Guarantee on New Equipment is for the benefit of and foregoing, the Guarantee cancels and expressly re-
applies only to the first purchaser of a System or a Component. places all other express or tacit guarantees or
This guarantee is non-transferable. conditions. The Guarantee neither constitutes nor
confers any guarantee or representation as to the
Duration of Guarantee marketing or the adaptability of a product for arty
particular use. For the period that the Guarantee on
3. a) The Guarantee on New Equipment applicable to the System New Equipment applies, Gentec Inc. guarantees suf-
extends for a period of one year and six months, as ficient availability of parts to repair or replace a
calculated from the date the System was shipped to the client Product. However, it is expressly agreed that Gentec
by Gentec Inc. Inc. may from time to time and at all time modify,
discontinue or replace its Product without advising the
b) The Guarantee on New Equipment applicable to the Com- client and without incurring any liability or obligation
ponent sold individually extends for a period of one year as whatsoever. Furthermore, Gentec Inc. cannot under
calculated from the date of their shipment to the client by any circumstances, be held liable for any direct or
Gentec Inc. indirect damages to the client resulting from the
possession or the use of a Product, including without
Guarantee on Repairs limitations, all damages relating to shipping cofets of a
Product, labour charges for the removal or installation of
4. Subject to and strictly according to the terms and conditions set a Product, communication or travelling expenses, pe-
out below, any repairs carried out by the workshops of Gentec cuniary losses or other material or physical damages,
Inc. is also guaranteed free from faults and defects for a period loss of income, loss of use of the Product or any other
of sixty (60) days as calculated from the date Gentec Inc. loss of any nature whatsoever. In the event a Product is
shipped the repaired product to the client. This guarantee sent to Gentec Inc. Invoking the Guarantee and Gentec
applies only to Systems and Components sold by Gentec Inc. or Inc. considers that for any reason(s) outlined in its
its authorized retailers and for which the Guarantee on New Limited Guarantee, the Guarantee does not apply, the
Equipment is expired and as regards a repair is billed to the cost of all work, repair or replacement in whole or in
client and duty paid by the client (the "Guarantee on Repairs"). part, carried out by Gentec Inc. shall be assumed by the
client in accordance the hourly rates and the price of
Specific Conditions Applicable to the Guarantee on New Equip- parts applicable at that time.
ment
Exclusion from the Guarantee
5. In its sole discretion, but subject to the clause "Exclusion from the
Guarantee", Gentec Inc. will replace or repair at its expenses 8. This Guarantee is null and without effect in any or all of the
(parts and labour), any System or Component or parts thereof following situations:
which in its opinion are affected by a manufacturing fault or defect
and which are returned to it for repair or replacement a) non-maintenance or insufficient maintenance of a Pro-
before the expiration of the Guarantee. duct or part of a Product;
Specific Conditions Applicable to the Guarantee on Repairs b) improper or inadequate use or treatment of the Product or
part of the Product, including all damages or improper
6. Subject to the clause "Exclusion from the Guarantee", Gentec treatments resulting from the shipment of the Product,
Inc. will rectify at its expenses any repair carried out by it in its including shipment of the Product by Gentec Inc. to the
workshops, if in its opinion, it appears that the previous repair client; faulty installation or improper integration of the
was faulty or defective, on the condition that the client returns Product or a part of the Product, unless the same is
the previously repaired object to Gentec Inc. before the expiration performed by Gentec Inc., its employees or agents; or
of this Guarantee. Any repairs carried out pursuant to this
Guarantee are also guaranteed for the period and according to c) modifications or alterations or attempted modifications or
the conditions outlined in paragraph 4. alterations of the Product or any part thereof without the
authorization of Gentec Inc. (if a modification or alter-
General Conditions Applicable to the Guarantee on New Equip- ation is made by the client with the authorization of
ment and the Guarantee on Repairs (hereinafter collectively Gentec Inc., this authorization must be produced with
referred to as the "Guarantee") any request for work under the Guarantee).
7. a) The removal or installation of a System or a Component or For any additional information, please contact your Gentec Inc.
any part thereof (hereinafter referred to as the "Product") is System authorized distributor or Gentec Inc. directly at the
the responsibility of the client. All related expenses are following address:
assumed by the client.
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