5
Installing the Controller
Step 1: Placing the Transformer
1. Place transformer(s) in a well-ventilated area away from
direct irrigation spray and central to the proposed installation
site of the majority of the luminaires. The primary goal is to
minimize the length of cable runs from your transformer to
the luminaires, which minimizes voltage drop and cable size.
A common mistake is to locate the single transformer on
the service side of the house or in the garage, which might
result in excessively long cable runs to reach lighted areas.
Transformer(s) with power cords must be located adjacent to
a 120 V, GFCI-protected exterior electrical receptacle. If a
120 V power source is not available at the desired transformer
installation location, it is advised that you hire a licensed
electrician to run a dedicated 120V, 15 A circuit to the desired
location. For the international/export version, the previously
mentioned information applies for 230 V, 10 A circuits.
2. Test all existing receptacles with both a receptacle tester and
a digital voltmeter or amp clamp to verify proper wiring and
voltage at the receptacle.
Step 2: Mounting the Transformers
Wall-Mount Installation
1. Install all transformers a minimum of 12" (310 mm) above the
nish grade, as measured from nish grade to the bottom of
the transformer and according to code.
2. Drill pilot holes into the mounting surface, insert anchors,
and install screws into the anchors, leaving approximately
⁄" (3 mm) of the thread exposed on the screw. Mount the
transformer on the screw.
3. Use a level and a pencil to determine and mark locations for
the bottom anchors. Remove transformer from the wall. Drill
bottom anchor holes and install anchors.
4. Place the transformer back on top of the uppermost
mounting screw, and install screws into anchors at the
bottom of the transformer to secure it to the wall.
Post-Mount Installation
1. Install pressure-treated 4" x 4" x 36" (100 mm x 100 mm x
920 mm) minimum post in concrete footing.
2. Repeat wall-mount installation instructions (Figure 3
on page 6), without the use of wall anchors.
All Luxor controllers come equipped with a 5' (1.5 m), 12 AWG
(2.05 mm), 3-prong electrical power cord. Only use the Luxor
power cord in conjunction with a GFCI-protected, 120 V exterior
receptacle (or 230 V receptacle for international/export version).
When installing the controller Wi-Fi Module, consider
increasing the installation height to improve signal
strength and screen visibility.
