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Power Extender
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Overview
The PE400-1 Power Extender allows a dimmers power handling
capacity to be extended to a full 1000W/VA on 120V input power. It
allows a dimmer to dim or switch a fully loaded circuit of electronic
low voltage and incandescent loads only.
Features
Works with electronic low voltage and incandescent
Emulates the characteristics of the dimmer that it is connected to
in terms of dimming range and resolution
Power Extender
July 2015
Power
Requirements
Operating
Environment
Housing
Size
Standards
Input Voltage: 120V, 50/60 Hz
Load rating: 1000W/VA
Electronic Low Voltage and Incandescent Loads
Only
Load Output Power: Phase independent of control
device
Dimmer Input: 120V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 40ºC
Storage Temperature: -10ºC to 85ºC
Relative Humidity: 20%–90%, non-condensing
Aluminum clear anodized extruded heat sink with a
snap-on molded white cover
4.72"L x 4.5"W x 0.5"H
(120mm x 114mm x 12.7mm)
UL Listed, CSA Certified and FCC Part 15
Dimensions
4.50
4.72
Specifications
2.80
2.06
2
www.eaton.com/lightingsystems
Power
Extender
Power Extender
Power Extender
Wallplate
July 2015
Mounting
Figure 3: Front View Spacing
All Power Extenders must have 4-1/2" spacing above and below
each unit for proper ventilation and heat dissipation (refer to Figure
3). Line voltage wiring should be at least 6ft away from sound or
electronic equipment wiring. Mount Power Extender to wall box with
“TOP” facing up as follows: For Wall Box Mounting (refer to Figure
1), for Flush Mounting (refer to Figure 2) and for Panel Mounting (not
shown), proceed as follows:
4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
Minimum
A. The enclosure must be in accordance with all local and national
electrical codes.
B. Eaton DOES NOT recommend using a door to enclose the front
of a panel, since this restricts airflow to the controls.
C. If mounting multiple controls in an enclosure:
Ambient timperature within an enclosure “MUST REMAIN
BETWEEN” 32º-104º F (0º-40º C).
If not mounting in a metal enclosure, all units “MUST” be
mounted in a wall box.
D. To improve heat dissipation of controls, remove the faceplate
from the unit.
Figure 1: Surface Mounting
1900 Box
2 Gang Raised Cover
Raised Cover
Mounting Screws
(4 Places)
4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
Minimum
TOP
Power
Extender
Power Extender
Wallplate
Figure 2: Flush Mounting
1900 Box
2 Gang Raised Cover
Raised Cover
Mounting Screws
(4 Places)
TOP
Power
Extender
Power Extender
Wallplate
Figure 3: Front View Spacing
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INPUT
HOT
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Power
Extender
CONTROL
Neutral
Line
OR
Load
Line
Load
Power Extender
Green
Ground
OUTPUT
July 2015
LOAD
Hot (Black)
Line 2 (120VAC)
Black
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
White
BALLAST
Neutral 2 (White)
Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagram 1: Single Feed Wiring Application
Used if Dimmer/Switch has Neutral connection (
)
Hot (Black)
Line (120VAC)
iLumin Panel
(Load)
Power
Extender
Neutral (White)
Green
Ground
INPUT
Power
Extender
OUTPUT
LOAD
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
CONTROL
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
LOAD
Line
Load
Load
CONTROL
Neutral
OR
NEUTRAL
Neutral
Line
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
HOT
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
CONTROL
Dimmer
iLumin Panel
(Load)
(Load)
NEUTRAL
Hot (Black)
(120VAC)
Wiring Diagram 3: Dual Feed Wiring Application
w/Controller and Two Power Extenders
Neutral
Line
Load
Power
Extender
LOAD
Black
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
BALLAST
White
Neutral (White)
Hot (Black)
Line 1 (120VAC)
LOAD 1
Black
Neutral (White)
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
BALLAST
White
Hot (Black)
Black
LOAD 2
Wiring Diagram 2: Dual Feed Wiring Application
Used if Dimmer/Switch has Neutral connection (
Hot (Black)
Line 1 (120VAC)
Line 2 (120VAC)
Neutral (White)
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
BALLAST
White
)
iLumin Panel
(Load)
Neutral 1 (White)
INPUT
HOT
Neutral
Line
SWITCH
HOT
LOAD
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
Power
Extender
CONTROL
Dimmer
Neutral
OR
Load
Line
Load
Green
Ground
OUTPUT
LOAD
Hot (Black)
Line 2 (120VAC)
Black
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
White
BALLAST
Neutral 2 (White)
Wiring Diagram 3: Dual Feed Wiring Application
w/Controller and Two Power Extenders
Ordering
Hot (Black)
Line (120VAC)
Catalog #
Description
(Load)
LOAD
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
CONTROL
SWITCH
HOT
HOT
CONTROL
NEUTRAL
LOAD
NEUTRAL
Power
Extender
NEUTRAL
Power Extender
Neutral (White)
NEUTRAL
PE400-1
iLumin Panel
(Load)
Neutral
Line
Load
Power
Extender
LOAD 1
Hot (Black)
Line 1 (120VAC)
Black
Neutral (White)
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
BALLAST
White
Hot (Black)
Black
LOAD 2
ELECTRONIC
LOW-VOLTAGE
BALLAST
White
Line 2 (120VAC)
Neutral (White)
Eaton
1000 Eaton Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44122
United States
Eaton.com
Eaton
Lighting systems – Controls products
203 Cooper Circle
Peachtree City, GA 30269
www.eaton.com/lightingsystems
© 2015 Eaton
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
Publication No. TD503018EN
July 2, 2015
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In cooperation with
Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.