Ballast Installation Requirements - Lutron Electronics

1 Ballast Installation RequirementsEcoSystemR / Hi-lumeR 3D / H-SeriesRSolid copper 22 AWG ( mm2) wire5/16 in(8 mm)Socket Wiring: Use 18 AWG ( mm2) solid copper or tinned stranded wire. Referto Ballast label and socket manufacturer for proper strip proper wiring:Follow wiring schematic on Lead Length Requirements :T4 Compact T5 Twin Tube7 ft ( m)3 ft ( m)Lamp Type Max. Length of Socket Leads ( Ballast to socket) T5 Linear T8 Linear T8 U-BendMake sure yellows are wired in parallel, not in wire strip lengths:For power, output, and digital terminals (E1, E2).

2 Solid copper 18 AWG ( mm2) wire5/16 in(8 mm)CorrectIncorrectFor control and sensor to three lampsH-SeriesEcoSystemR & Hi-lumeR 3 DLamp WiringNote:Yellows wiredin parallelSocket CAT III T5 Socket CAT III T8 CorrectCorrectBallast MountingLamp Socket Wiring TesterCorrectIncorrectMount Ballast flush against fixture to provide best heat transfer. Also, avoid mounting Ballast close to heat source such as fixture cover Socket Tester (FDB-LSWT-T5/T8) to verify proper lamp holder for purchase at by side mountingLamp Mounting Height Requirements : Lamp Type Lamp Mounting HeightT8 Linear 1/8 in to 3/4 in ( mm to mm) T5 Linear 1/16 in to 3/8 in ( mm to mm)T5 TwinTube 1/16 in to 1/2 in ( mm to mm)IMPORTANT:Lamps must never touch ground plane and should be placed without Socket(side view)Mounting heightGrounded metalBallastLampBallastLampBallastLampBa llastLampBallastLampBallastBallastBallas t must be electrically grounded for proper performance and to meet ULR & NECR Requirements .

3 Grounding should be accomplished with paint piercing mounting hardware to ensure electrical connection through Ballast enclosure and through be at least 6 in (150 mm) Lutron Ballast warranty, please warranty does not cover costs or damages caused by misapplication or improper installing more than one Ballast in a fixture, contact Lutron TechnicalSupport at for specific guidelines to maximize Link WiringBallastTerminalsE1E2 NEUHOTDHC lass 2 BusE1E2 NEUHOTDHC lass 2 BusWire Gauge Digital Link Length (max)12 AWG 2200 ft14 AWG 1400 ft16 AWG 900 ft18 AWG 550 ftTo the EcoSystemRLink & up to 64 total ballastsPower Input (Line Voltage):*EcoSystemRLink:**18-16 AWG ( to mm2) solid copper18-16 AWG ( to mm2) solid for EC5 & EC3D onlyE1 HOTE2 WARNING: Shock hazard.

4 May result in serious injury or death. Disconnect power before servicing or using EcoSystemR Digital control, Hot and Neutral should not be can be Class 1 or IEC PELV/NECR Class 2 NOTE: IEC PELV/NECR Class 2 must be separated from Class 1 and line voltage wiring by the following: in (6 mm) or physical barrier. Please refer to App Note #142 for further information.**Wire Gauge Digital Link Length (max) mm2 828 mm2 517 mm2 310 mm2 207 mm2 155 mLineLinePower Wiring* Rapid Start(Rotary Locking Variety)Rapid Start(Compact)Rapid Start(Slide-In Variety)Sockets Lutron requires and NEMAR recommends sockets complyingwith IEC 60400.

5 Inspect sockets for marks to ensure the socket complies withIEC 60400. Two examples of these marks are: Eand must have a Z mark as Rapid Start sockets. Do NOT use Instant Start Lutron App Note #122 or NEMA doc : Avoid operating with air blowing directly on lamps. LutronR ballasts are designed to strike the lamps when the lamp temperature is at a minimum of 50 F (10 C). See lamp manufacturer s specifications for maximum lamp temperature. Lutron Technical Support Hotline 01/2015 Lutron , EcoSystem, Hi-lume, and are registered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

6 NEMA is a registered trademark and service mark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The VDE Mark is registered, protected and recognized as a safety mark in more than 30 countries. The ENEC Mark is registered by the signatories in their own Wiring IEC PELV/NECR Class 2 (EC5 models only):22 AWG ( mm2) solid+20 VCOMIROCCDAYLIGHTG can with wallstationWhiteOrangeBlack+20V+20V+20 VCommonCommonCommonIROccDaylightE1E2 RedBlackWhiteWhiteOrangeBlack+20V+20V+20 VCommonCommonCommonIROccDaylightE1E2G can with daylight sensorRedBlackWhiteYellow+20 VCommonIROccDaylightJ can with occupancy sensorRedBlackBlue/GraySensor Wiring* * 22 AWG ( mm2) solid wire. Do not exceed 100 ft (30 m)from sensor to only one sensor per input.

7 Wire sensors to one Ballast : Sensor wiring only applies to EcoSystemR compact, Hi-lumeR 3D, and H-Series ballasts do nothave connections for : IEC PELV/NECR Class 2 must be separated from Class 1 andline voltage wiring by the following: in (6 mm) or physical refer to App Note #142 for further information.