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HELVAR LCM Modular Lighting Control Module Installation guide

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Modular LCM Datasheet and
Installation Guide
Overview
The modular LCM is a cost effective method of providing power and control for
lighting installations in industrial, commercial and retail buildings. The system
is designed for ease of installation: mains input is connected using the spacious
wiring compartment, DALI control inputs and outputs are pluggable using industry
standard connectors. The modular approach allows for between 2 and 16 luminaires
to be connected.
System Components
Note: Allow 150mm for total height of unit (including connectors and cable)
159mm 202mm 122mm
Fixing point
127mm
75mm
150mm
105mm
146mm
BVITM6-S2-HELVAR
2 Output Starter Module
BVITM6-S-HELVAR
4 Output Starter Module
BVITM6-E-HELVAR
4 Output Extender Module
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Installation of Box
4 x key slots to accept
M6 (1/4”) fixings BESA box fittings
Channel for channel
nuts (zebs)
Removable gland
plate with 3 x
Ø20mm knockouts
3 x Ø20mm knockouts
for rear cable entry
The box should be fixed on a smooth, flat surface or using drop rod fixings attached to channel
nuts.
Ensure that there is easy access to the wiring compartment and all connectors once the box is
in-situ.
Warning: This device works at mains voltage. Be sure to take care when working with
electricity.
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Example Network Diagram (Imagine Router System)
L, N, E
Note: Router
supply must be
protected at 6A
maximum.
Power
PL, SWL, N, E
DALI
DA+, DA-
PL, N, E,
DA+, DA- SWL, N, E,
DA+, DA-
E
DALI Emergency Luminaire DALI Luminaire
Sensor
DA+, DA-
Button
Modules
Switch
Inputs
Emergency
Luminaire
Router DALI Subnet Limitations
300m max cable run
64 addresses
240mA
Example: Indicative system schematic only. Max 5 x LCMs per DALI subnet (average 10 port LCM + 1 sensor + 1 Switch input).
Contractor must provide appropriate isolation, cabling and reference other system component install guides.
PL, N, E
E
Ethernet
Imagine 910 Router
(Mounted in restricted
access location).
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Wiring
Cable Clamps
Large cables
Luminaire connectors/Lead colours
Small cables
DIM+ (DALI+) Red
DIM- (DALI -) White
Permanent Live Black (6 core only)
Neutral Blue
Earth Green/Yellow
Switched Live Brown
DALI+
DALI -
Permanent Live
Neutral
Earth
Switched Live
Not for use
Not for use
Live
Warning: For correct installation,
connector plugs must be fully engaged
and latched on both sides.
• All wiring must be mains rated.
• Remove wiring compartment cover.
• Wire the box using the diagrams below.
Switched Live for normal fittings
Permanent live feeds emergency fittings
• Use the cable clamps to secure the wiring or use cable glands (not supplied). The clamps
can be split, and flipped over to clamp different cable diameters.
• Replace wiring compartment cover.
• Plug in the luminaires ensuring that the connector latches to the box.
Note: Live is NOT internally
connected and NOT fed through
to outputs. See page 5.
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Wiring Layout and Emergency Test
Local lighting switch and local emergency test switch
Emergency test using power interruption
Emergency test using central switch
Warning: Do not wire across phases
DA+
DA-
DA+
DA-
Central
emergency
test switch or
controllable relay
e.g. Helvar 492
Wire link
DA+
DA-
Local emergency
test switch
N E L
N E L
N E L Multiple boxes
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WDA005
7860412 Issue 02
2019-09-23
Part numbers
Ratings
Modules
BVITM6-S-HELVAR 4 output starter module
BVITM6-S2-HELVAR 2 output starter module
BVITM6-E-HELVAR 4 output extender module
Connectors
BVITM6-LPR 6 pole luminaire plug red
BVITM6-LPW 6 pole luminaire plug white
Voltage 230VAC +/- 10%
Frequency 50Hz
Terminal Capacity 4mm in wiring compartment
Temperature 0C to 35C
Power Rating system 16A. Rating of each output 10A
Compliance BS5733:2010
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Helvar Ltd,
Hawley Mill, Hawley Road, Dartford. DA2 7SY. UK
www.helvar.com
+44 (0) 1322 617200
Warning: For lighting purposes with suitable circuit protection. For fixed wiring only.
Important: This device should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with
the latest edition of the IEE wiring regulations
UK Patent no. GB2463063
EU Patent pending
EU Registered design no. 001587544-0001, 001587544-0002
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