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The LMEC-100 Emergency Lighting Control Unit allows Blanco or Araya lighting control devices (Logic modules) for normal lighting to
also control emergency lighting installed within the area. The LMEC is designed for lighting control in areas where emergency Blanco
or Araya controlled lighting xtures are connected to emergency lighting circuits. With the loss of normal power, the xture will go
full 100% ON and full CCT if applicable to the Blanco or Araya lighting control devices. When normal power is restored, the lighting
xtures can be controlled and returned to their normal state.
The intended operation of the LMEC is to guarantee that the emergency lighting is ON whenever normal power to the controlled
circuit is interrupted. When normal power is present, the LMEC allows control of the emergency lighting by a device such as an
occupancy sensor, a dimmer, or a wall switch.
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Emergency Lighting Control Unit
Installation Instructions • Instructions d’Installation • Instrucciones de Instalación
29002 rev.1 - 12/19
LMEC-100
Country of Origin: Made in China • Pays d’origine: Fabriqué en Chine • País de origen: Hecho en China
OVERVIEW
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS–SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use near gas or electric heaters.
2. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
3. Use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
4. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.
5. Make sure all connections are in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect both normal and emergency power supplies before servicing.
7. An unswitched AC power source is required (120-240VAC/277VAC).
8. Servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions, Flush Mounted....................................4.5” x 2.75” x .25”
Dimensions, Body Unit.............................2.875” x 1.75” x 1.21875”
Weight, Shipping...........................................................................8oz
Color....................................................................................White
Mounting Requirements....4-11/16” Junction box with Extension Box
Operating Temperature..................32° to 131°F (0° to 55°C)
Storage Temperature..................23° to 176°F (-5° to 80°C)
Relative Humidity.......................5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Electrical Ratings................................................................................
Contact #1........................................120-277VAC, 50/60 Hz
Ballast, General Purpose.......................20A@120-277VAC
Incandescent........................1200W/1500W@120V/277V
Contact #2, Class 2..............................................30VDC,1A
LMRJ Inputs...........................................24VDC, 20mA Max, Class 2
UL/C-UL Listed................................Yes (E302768), Patent Pending
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THEORY OF OPERATION
The LMEC-100 will be tied to 120VAC or 277VAC normal power for sensing power loss (using wires #1 black and #2 white). The
violet wire will be connected the blue wires of the LMFC-RJ-50-24 breaking the com bus (TX/RX) to the LMLM-101 that has rmware
that is looking at the loss of the com bus (TX/RX). When loss is present for more than 10 seconds, it switches the Blanco or Araya
Logic module on to 100% intensity and full CCT range if applicable. With the loss of normal power, the com bus (TX/RX) will open,
then the LMLM will see the loss of com bus (TX/RX), and after 10 seconds will send a command to the Blanco or Arraya logic module
to go to full 100% intensity and full CCT range if applicable. After normal power and com bus (TX/RX) is restored, the end user has
control of the system again and must reset the preferred lighting scene. Power to the xture that are required to be illuminated during
an emergency event can be supplied from several sources such as a local back-up generator, a UPS system or battery packs to the
luminaire.
NOTE: The LMEC-100 has a test button on the front, as well as an optional re alarm input that can also override the system.
Connect the LMEC-100 per the wiring diagram shown below:
WIRING DIAGRAMS
INITIAL TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
On a 20 Amp circuit, one emergency power control (LMEC)
can control up to 20 Amp of emergency lighting load, or 20
LMECs can each control one Amp of emergnecy lighting
load. One LMEC is required per switch leg or zone.
In a new installation, where hundreds of devices may be used, each having as many as 14 wires to be correctly connected, it is
important that a fast, convenient method is used to check connections. In order to test that the wires are connected correctly, without
any inconvenience to occupants, do not turn off regular (utility) power off until you have checked each device as follows:
1. Check that regular branch circuit breaker is connected & utility power is available. The green LED should be lit. If the green LED
is not lit, check connections & continuity to branch circuit breaker.
2. Check that the emergency branch circuit breaker is connected & emergency power is available.
3. Normal Operation Test: Turn dimmer or other control device to the “ON” position. Emergency lights should turn on. Reduce
dimmer to ~50%, emergency lights should dim to ~50%. Turn room switch or control to the “OFF” position. Emergency lights
should turn off.
4. Emergency Operation Test: Press and hold test button; emergency lights should illuminate at full brightness until test button is
released.
LMEC
NORMAL
POWER
PANEL
LMEC LMEC
EMERGENCY
20 AMP
BREAKER
TO ADDITIONAL
LMEC CONTROLS
EMERGENCY
POWER
PANEL
EMERGENCY
SHUNT
RELAY
EMERGENCY
SHUNT RELAY
LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE
(Switch, Sensor, Power
Pack, Relay Panel)
DESIGNATED
EMERGENCY
LIGHTS
TO
ADDITIONAL
UL924 CONTROLS
UL 1008
Transfer Switch
Or Equivalent
Emergency
Power Source
Neutral
Not Shown
Normal/Utility
Power Source
EMERGENCY
SHUNT RELAY
No maintenance is required to keep the LMEC-100 functional. However, regular testing should be performed when the lamps or
ballasts have been replaced or when remodeling has taken place.
MAINTENANCE
INSTALLATION
1. In order to install the LMEC-100 in accordance with national/local code requirements, a qualied electrician should review &
understand the installation instructions. Check voltage and current requirements.
2. Verify & lock out circuit breakers on both the regular (utility) power and 24 hour emergency generator or inverter circuit. Install
a self-adhesive 2” x 3” caution label in each xture or load controlled by an RRU cautioning that the load is supplied from two
different power sources, normal and emergency.
3. Review wiring diagram and connect wires one at a time, in accordance with the numeric identication.
4. In order to provide a safe light level, when regular power is interrupted, it is recommended that a minimum of approximately 5000
lumen are controlled by a 24 hour emergency circuit and are spaced no farther than 24’ in any direction from each other in a
normal 9’ white ceiling environment.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
LMRJ
Cables
LMRJ
LMRJ
LMSW-105-CCT
Preset Switch
Occupancy
Sensor
LMTS-101-CCT
Schedule Switch
Daylighting
Sensor
LMPB-100
Power Booster
J-Box
NOTE: Each DLM local network must include a
DLM room controller, relay panel, or power booster
to supply low-voltage power to the LMLM-101.
120/277VAC
Non-switched
Normal Power
120/277VAC
Emergency Power
(Invertor/EM Generator)
120/277VAC
Normal Power
120/277VAC
Normal Power
120/277VAC
Emergency Power
(Invertor/EM Generator)
LED Fixture
LMLM-101
Red
Red Black
Black
Blue
Blue
LMEC-100
LMRJ-S8
LED Fixture
LMLM-101
Red
Red Black
Black
Blue
Blue
LED Fixture
LMLM-101
Red
Red Black
Black
Blue
Blue
LED Fixture
LMLM-101
Red
Red Black
Black
Blue
Blue
UTILITY
POWER
TEST
(Cap Off)
BROWN #3
BLUE #4
YELLOW #5
#1 BLACK
#2 WHITE
NORMAL
NEUTRAL
NORMAL
HOT
VIOLET
BLUE
BLACK
RED
HIGH-VOLTAGE AREA
LOW-VOLTAGE AREA
LMFC-RJ-50-24
LMFC-RJ-50-24
BLUE
BLACK
RED
RED
RED
VIOLET
20A
NORMAL
(UTILITY)
PANEL
VOLTAGE
BARRIER
DC+
DC-/COM
(Cap Off)
(Cap Off)
N/C Fire Alarm
Contact
20A
EMERGENCY
POWER
PANEL
Optional Fire Alarm
Override Input
48 VDC 48 VDC
120/277 VAC
AC/DC POWER SUPPLY AC/DC POWER SUPPLY
20A
NORMAL
(UTILITY)
PANEL
48 VDC 48 VDC
AC/DC POWER SUPPLY AC/DC POWER SUPPLY
120/277 VAC
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MULTI-VIEW LINE DRAWINGS AND CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
4.125”
(105mm)
4.125”
(105mm)
2.875”
(73mm)
2.625”
(67mm)
1”
(25mm)
1.25”d
(32mm)
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW
RIGHT SIDE BACK VIEWLEFT SIDE
The re alarm input can be connected to a N/C re alarm contact rated 100mA, 24VDC or greater (closed during re event, open
during normal conditions) and a 10V-30VDC power supply rated 1W or greater.
LMEC products have a Fire Alarm Input with a low-voltage wire red loop. Red loop can be cut and connect as shown above. Red
wires are polarity independent.
FIRE ALARM OVERRIDE
LVS UL924
CONTROL
Red Fire
Alarm Low
Volt Wires
NOTE: DC Power Supply
may be fed by normal or
emergency power, but
emergency is recommended
DC+
DC– / COM
DC POWER
SUPPLY
N/C FIRE ALARM CONTACT
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