Overview
The Contact Interface provides convenient interface and integration to external devices by sending and receiving contact closures. The interface enclosure provides up to eight switch input and switch output connections. Closures are configurable for either maintained or momentary operation.
APPLICATIONS
- Building Automation Systems
- Building security
- Fire alarm
- Motion detectors
- Projection screens/Lifts
- Moving partitions
- Blinds
- Photo cell
- Show Controllers
FEATURES
- Designed for use with Unison Paradigm Control Systems
- LinkConnect – two-wire, topology-free bus for power and
- communication
- Assign any button function to the input or output closures
- Terminals provided for all wire terminations
- External Lamp driver
- Custom configurations available
REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE
- cULus Listed
- CE Compliant
Specifications
FUNCTIONAL
- Operate standard system functions for “buttons” from other devices
- Custom functionality programmable via LightDesigner
- configuration software
- Functions include: preset selection, record mode activation, station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, zone on/off control, timed event override and wall open/close or toggle
MECHANICAL
- 19 in rack-mount enclosure
- 2 E.I.A. rack units high
- Tray and front panel are constructed of 16 gauge (0.08) steel and finished in black fine texture powder coat paint
- Also available in wall-mount configuration
ELECTRICAL
- Connect via LinkConnect two-wire control network utilizing
- low-voltage Class 2 wiring.
- Topology-free and polarity-independent wiring over Belden 8471 or equivalent, plus one 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) ESD drain wire
- Wiring may be bus, loop, homerun or any combination of these
- LinkConnect network wiring may not exceed 500 m (1,640 ft)
- Two 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) wires for 24 VDC auxiliary power
- Terminals are provided for all wire terminations
- Ratings
- Up to 8 contact inputs and outputs are supported
- Wet and Dry contact inputs supported, rated for 5–24 VDC at minimum 1 mA
- Lamp Driver Outputs support up to 100 mA @ 24 VDC
- Relay Outputs are normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) 2-pole contact outputs supporting up to 1 A @ 28 VDC or 0.5 A @ 120 VAC
- Contact inputs support up to 305 m (1,000 ft) of 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) wire between input and common.
THERMAL
- Ambient room temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Ambient humidity: 5%–90% (non-condensing)
