Lighting Control & Design - The BlueBox™ (GR 1400)

Overview

The Blue Box is the digital solution to contactors and twist timers. Why? Simply put, it costs less, is easier to install, and after-market support is free. The Blue Box is UL listed and ready for installation – no parts to assemble, and it arrives pre-programmed.

One Blue Box can control lighting for most small commercial projects and complies with every single energy code in the USA. Specialty retailers, small warehouses, parking lots and other comparably sized applications all regularly take advantage of the Blue Box for energy code compliance. For slightly larger projects, several Blue Box relay panels can be linked with Cat 5 cable. On and off times are scheduled from a single Blue Box for multiple (up to 16) panels, simplifying maintenance and installation.

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Contactors and Twist-Timers:
▪	Typical analog-based “star topology” requires more costly line voltage wiring
▪	Override switches require extra components and wiring
▪	Number of contacts on each contactor must be sized to keep zones under 5,000 ft.²
▪	Schedule changes are expensive when they have to be done by a contractor

The Blue Box:
▪	A single Master Panel can be used to control other Blue Box panels on the bus through the DTC
▪	Input for a photocell and override switches for greater connectivity
▪	Meets all the new local energy code requirements for indoor or outdoor lighting
▪	Typically costs at least 20% less to install than lighting contactors and timers

Digital Controls are Easier to Specify:
▪	The Blue Box comes with 8 or 16 single-pole lighting relays which can be re-grouped or re-zoned at any time through remote programming
▪	Override switches and other relay panels can be connected digitally with Cat. 5 cable with RJ45 connectors
▪	Up to 16 panels can be linked together to create a single point of scheduling and programming
▪	Panels can even be located in separate buildings

Scalable and Flexible
Our systems are scalable because panels and devices are 100% digital. One system can be specified for projects of any size. And since Blue Box panels can be linked together to share one astronomical time clock (or photosensor), you won’t have to replace the entire system if the square footage of the project increases. The system is flexible, so you just add on additional Blue Box panels to satisfy changing demands.

Application Guides
▪ Small Commercial Buildings
▪ Parking Lots
▪ Specialty Retailers
▪ Restaurants

Easy to Specify
Based on many successful designs, LC&D has put together several integrated lighting control solutions for a number of design applications (such as schools, and specialty-retail projects) that are proven effective. We’re dedicated to putting our extensive lighting control experience to our customer’s advantage!

The Single Line Drawing Generator is a web-based application that generates typical single-line drawings in AutoCAD. It is available online (for free) so that you can create customized line drawings that show lighting control devices as necessary for your project. Once you come up with a design that you are happy with, just download and print – It’s that easy!

Ease of Installation
One of the biggest benefits of specifying digital controls is that most line voltage wiring is eliminated and replaced with less-costly Cat. 5 cables. Not only does this save money on materials – Since the low voltage cabling is connected via RJ45 connectors, installation is a snap!

Customer Support
Another huge benefit of our digital lighting controls is that systems equipped with a modem are accessible over the Internet. This allows LC&D technicians to dial into your lighting controls to:

▪	Verify that design intent is accomplished through remote commissioning
▪	Troubleshoot to assure that systems operate as intended
▪	Run reports to validate system performance
▪	Change on/off schedules as needed

GR 2400™ System

Features

Overview

Contactors and Twist-Timers:

The Blue Box:

Digital Controls are Easier to Specify:

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