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Panels with a Compact Footprint

The Blue Box™ system is a simple, cost-effective alternative to traditional time clocks, twist timers and contactors. Available in three enclosure sizes, the Blue Box family is the ideal solution for most small to medium-sized projects.

Brighton DigitalSwitch The Brighton DigitalSwitch is a 100% digital switch which connects directly to the GR 1400 bus via Cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors. Brighton DigitalSwitches can be ordered with 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 buttons per gang, and can be mounted in any standard 2.25" deep switch box with a decorator style switch plate.

Variable timers allow for delays, blink warns, and temporary sensor disables.
Intelligent daylight harvesting provides multiple levels of light from a single sensor, and can be configured for constant, temporary, or no override of lights.

Chelsea DigitalSwitch The Chelsea DigitalSwitch is a 100% digital switch which connects directly to the GR 2400 bus via Cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors. Chelsea DigitalSwitches can be ordered with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 buttons per gang and can be mounted in any standard 2.25" deep switch box with a decorator style switch plate.

Variable timers allow for delays, blink warns, and temporary sensor disables.
Intelligent daylight harvesting provides multiple levels of light from a single sensor, and can be configured for constant, temporary, or no override of lights.

KnightsBridge DigitalSwitch The KnightsBridge DigitalSwitch is a 100% digital momentary switch which connects directly to the GR 2400 bus via cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors. KnightsBridge DigitalSwitches can be ordered with one to six buttons per gang and can be mounted in any standard switch box with a decorator style switch plate.

Factory preprogrammed
Available in painted white, ivory and brushed stainless steel plates
Button positions one through six are also available as rocker buttons for on/off control
May be programmed to control any relays, SmartBreakers or dimmers in any panels
Custom engraving (one line)
Link up to 127 digital addresses via cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors

SwitchBolt DigitalSwitch This product has been discontinued, please contact your local agent representative.

Key DigitalSwitch The Key DigitalSwitch™ is a 100% digital switch which connects directly to the GR 2400 bus via Cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors. Key DigitalSwitches can be mounted in any 2.25" switch box with a decorator style switch plate. This makes the Key DigitalSwitch ideal for schools, gymnasiums, site-lighting and high-security applications.

Factory pre-programmed. May be reprogrammed in the field or remotely
Key DigitalSwitch is available as momentary on/off or as “captive” (CT24 required captive key) • Pilot LED indicates status of controlled loads (on or off)
May be programmed to control any relay, SmartBreaker or dimmer in any panel • Link up to 127 digital addresses via Cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors
Use to enable/disable multiple Chelsea DE or Chelsea AP switches

Indoor Digital Photosensor

The Indoor Digital Photosensor has an extended sensitivity range that allows it to be used in almost any location without needing adjustment for the reflectivity of the environment. Additionally, its dual housing construction allows it to be used as a full-sized sensor or the center section may be separated for a diminutive ceiling footprint. The Indoor Digital Photosensor comes in three styles:

2-Wire Global Photosensor: Photosensors when combined with a photocell card, have up to 14 different trigger points, each controlling a unique relay group in as many as 64 relay panels. Moreover, each dimmer (0-10V or 120V "phase") may be separately controlled to maintain a unique light level.

3-Wire Local Photosensor: Used only with the MicroPanel integrated distributed control panels which have on-board photosensor inputs. One trigger point or "follow-me" dim level is available (within a single MicroPanel) for every relay or dimmer.

3-Wire Local Slimline Photosensor: Same as 3-Wire Local Photosensor but with smaller footprint of (.310" dia.) makes it ideal for mounting directly to luminaires.

Small and discrete ceiling mount or fixture mount
Extended sensitivity range; no adjustment needed
Can be used in both open loop and closed loop applications
Low voltage power

Outdoor Digital Photosensor The Outdoor Digital Photosensor is designed for single-zone or multi-zone outdoor lighting control applications. Its global control ability makes it ideal for both simple and complex site-lighting controls. The GR2400 PCC1 2WO is the 2-wire outdoor photosensor is shipped with a Photocell Control Card which may be located anywhere on the GR 2400 Bus. The PCELL 2WO is shipped without a control card to be plugged directly into a Blue Box Master control card.

Readout of the photosensor is digitally displayed at the DTC clock and remotely at a PC operating Unity~191; Lighting Control Software
The GR2400 PCC1 2WO may be programmed with up to 14 different trigger points, each controlling a unique relay group at different ON and OFF light levels in as many as 64 relay panels.
The PCELL 2WO operates with a single schedule with a single trigger point to provide photocell ON, timeclock OFF control to a GR 1400 system. This will operate on any relay on the bus.
Totally sealed and suitable for wet locations

Field Configurable Relay

The Field Configurable Relay is a single pole, single throw relay that may be field to a double or triple pole relay using one-of-a-kind manual control levers and clips. In-field configuration is enhanced further with its din rail mounting. For remote programming, the control panel must have a modem

Manual override lever to simultaneously control multiple relays
New larger contacts for switching up to 40A lighting (Ballast, HID) @ 120 – 347V, and 20A Tungsten @ 120 – 277V
UL listed for 65,000A Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) @ 480V
Heavy-duty, high-conductivity terminal blocks that allow up to #6 AWG wires per lug
Three year warranty with available five and 10 year extended warranties

Blue Box LT The Blue Box LT Series is a cost effective, simple alternative to traditional time clocks, twist timers and contactor packages. It comes in three enclosure sizes, each with a compact footprint. The Blue Box LT Series is ideal for small-to-medium projects, and arrives pre-assembled and ready for installation. The Master Panel may be networked with up to 16 digital devices including Remote relay panels, switches and photocell. The Master Panel has an input for an outdoor photosensor which may be programmed to control any relay(s) on the bus. The Blue Box LT Series is compatible with LC&D~8217;s GR 2400 system
accessories. Blue Box LT remote panels may be used on GR 2400 systems.

100% digital
UL Listed 30A @ 277Vac ballast/HID, 20A tungsten, 18,000A SCCR normally closed latching lighting relays (NCL)
Simple networking with Cat. 5 cable with RJ45 connectors
Hinged locking door
Replace expensive line-voltage cabling for override switches and photocells
Integrates with any other GR2400 system components

Blue Box™ LTD Blue Box LTD is a completely redesigned panel that delivers dimming, switching, scheduling, occupancy and photosensing for indoor and outdoor projects. Its patented field configurable relay has an unprecedented SCCR rating of 65K @ 480V, making Blue Box LTD the ideal solution for small and medium sized projects. For remote programming, the control panel must have a modem.

Cost-effective dimming supports code requirements and energy savings
Patented field configurable relays easily convert single-pole relays into double or triple pole relays
Larger enclosure makes installing and servicing easier and safer than ever
Digital time clock allows for scheduling and programming
High and low pull inputs for standard occupancy sensors, photosensors and BMS integration

GX2 Lighting Control Software

Lighting Control Software bundles design (specification), programming and management of a lighting control system into a single software package. And it requires no formal training.

Specifiers use our Unity2™ Lighting Control Software to rapidly design a new lighting control system. Unity files may be saved and output to Auto CAD in only seconds.

Installers are assisted by Unity2™ since it eliminates field programming requirements.

Control multiple GR 2400 buses over the BackBone bus
Pan and zoom without distortion using AutoCAD vector-based graphics
Connect to lighting controls via internet, ethernet, dial-up, wireless, serial or USB
Control from any standard IBM-compatible PC or touch-screen (Windows XP)
Easy to create graphics (do it yourself or we will do it for you)
Mouseover zone to display customized information
Change schedules, reprogram or rezone remotely
Link up to 256 GR 2400 buses over the BackBone

Photosensor Input Cards Photosensor input card which a) converts the 0-10v signal of a photosensor into a digital stream, and b) stores "global" switching triggers. Triggers are global "On" and "Off" commands programmed each at a unique light level, each with a unique group of relays, smart breakers or dimmers.

The PPC1 is used for outdoor photosensors (PCELL 2WO) and has a single photosensor input.

The PCC3 is used for indoor photosensors (PCELL 2WI) and has inputs for up to 3 separate photosensors.

Light levels from each photosensor may be displayed or read at the DTC clock

Light levels may also be displayed via Unity™ Lighting Control Software or Unity GX™ Advanced Graphical Software
Up to 14 switch-trigger points
May be polled by GR2400 Dimmers over the bus
Programming locally at the DTC clock, or remotely via Unity™ Lighting Control Software or Unity GX™ Advanced Graphical Software
The inputs of a PCC-3 may be digitally enabled or disabled via time clock, or other controllers such as digital switch, building automation, occupant sensors, etc.
Advanced daylight harvesting features - please refer to Indoor Photosensor tech sheet for more details

Link-To Building Automation

LC&D offers two methods of building automation interfaces:

Gateway cards using DDC protocols such as BACnet~8482; and Metasys~8482; (N2) accept on/off commands, time schedules and report status of all relays in all panels in real time.
The second method greatly simplifies interface to building automation through dry contact closure.

Certified Connectivity Partner with Johnson Controls~169;, N2 protocol
A number of building automation protocols are available as well as contact closure
Program schedules from building automation package

DigiLink Interface The DigiLink is a gateway for dry contact closure devices to the GR 2400 system. The DL 2400 is typically mounted in a relay panel, but may be mounted in an optional external enclosure.

Contact closure devices may be programmed to control any relays, SmartBreakers™ or dimmers in any panel. Control relays through time schedules of any Building Automation System.

Onboard push buttons simulate a contact closure to each of 14 contact closure inputs. Optional 6 input card allows for digital enable/disable over the bus

Interface to:

Building automation
Occupancy sensors
Security systems - life safety
Contact closure low voltage switches
Link up to 127 digital addresses via Cat. 5 patch cable with RJ45 connectors

Bus Booster The Bus Booster is used on the GR 2400 System when the distance between switches and a relay panel cause voltage drop.

Provides up to 0.8 amp at 12 volts DC to the system bus.
Simply power up and plug in the bus.
Current limited.

Modem Switch The Modem Switch makes the most of a single phone line by making it available to the phone, a fax and/or a modem. The Modem Switch acts as a digital call processor to automatically screen and route incoming analog signals to the right equipment.