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).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.

2 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 . 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.

3 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. Inspect sockets for marks to ensure the socket complies withIEC 60400.

4 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. 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.

5 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. 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.