ELVI
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Power Interfaces
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ELVI Electronic Low-Voltage Interface
Description
• Provides capability for GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series
Control Units and LP Dimming Panels to dim
electronic transformer-supplied low-voltage
lighting.
• Provides power and dimming for one zone.
• Models available for 120 V , 220-240 V
(non-CE), 230 V
(CE), or 100 V
input
power.
Works with:
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GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Control Units
LP Dimming Panels
HomeWorks Remote Power Panels
Neutral-referenced wallbox dimmers by Lutron.
Models and Capacities
Input Power
Capacity
120 V
1000 W/VA ELVI-1000
220-240 V
230 V
(non-CE)
Model Number
1200 W/VA NGRX-ELVI-AU-WH
1200 W/VA NGRX-ELVI-CE-WH
(CE)
1000 W/VA NGRX-ELVI-JA-WH
100 V
Two ELVI Interfaces may be used
on a zone to double the capacity.
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Specifications
Power
• Input power: 120 V , 220-240 V
(non-CE),
230 V
(CE), or 100 V . All voltages 50/60 Hz,
phase-to-neutral.
• Load (output) power: Phase independent of Control
Unit.
Sources/Load Types
• Operates electronic low-voltage lighting with a
smooth continuous Square Law dimming curve or
on a full conduction non-dim basis.
– Does not affect sound rating of electronic
transformers.
– Does not cause lights to flicker or interact
anywhere in dimming range.
– Dims to 0% (blackout).
• Works only with electronic (solid-state) low-voltage
transformers that are manufacturer-approved for
reverse-phase control dimming.
• Incandescent and electronic low-voltage sources
may be controlled on the same zone. Up to 30% of
the ELVI capacity may be used for incandescent
lighting.
Key Design Features
Patented RTISSTM circuitry compensates in real time
for incoming line voltage variations: No visible flicker
with +/-2% change in RMS voltage/cycle and +/2% Hz change in frequency/second.
Terminals
Accept up to two #12 AWG (2.5 mm2).
Environment
32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C). Relative humidity less than
90% non-condensing.
Mounting
Surface or recess mount indoors only.
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Dimensions And Mounting
• Recess or surface mount in 2-gang U.S.
wallbox 3.5 in. (89 mm) deep. Indoors only.
• ELVI Interface generates heat; mount only
where ambient temperature is 32 - 104 °F
(0 - 40 °C).
• Mount with arrows facing up to ensure
adequate cooling.
• Allow 4.5 in. (114 mm) above and below
unit and between faceplates when mounting several in a vertical layout.
• For better heat dissipation, surface mount
without faceplate.
• Mount so line (mains) voltage wiring is at
least 6 feet (1.8 m) from sound or electronic equipment and wiring.
• Mount Interface within 7° of true vertical.
Recess Mount with Faceplate
4 in.
(100 mm)
Surface Mount without Faceplate
Side View
4 9/16 in.
(116 mm)
2-Gang
U.S. Wallbox
11/16 in.
(17 mm)
1 7/8 in.
(48 mm)
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Wiring
• Pull #12 AWG (2.5 mm2) Copper (Cu) wires (75 °C minimum) for input
power and load circuit.
• Strip 1/2 in. (12 mm) insulation from wires before connecting.
• Run separate neutral for load circuit - no common neutrals. Neutral (N)
terminal is for Control Unit, not the load neutral.
Single Power Feed
The ELVI Interface may be on the same circuit
as the Control Unit only if the total load does
not exceed the rating of the breaker.
Single-Feed Wiring for NGRX-ELVI 100 V
, 120 V
, and 220-240 V
DO NOT USE
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
ZONE OUT
HOT/LIVE
Rear View of ELVI
H/L Feed from
Distribution
N Panel
TO NEUTRAL
TO HOT/LIVE
GRAFIK Eye 3000
Series Control Unit
TO APPLICABLE ZONE
Load Neutral
Load
Single-Feed Wiring for NGRX-ELVI-CE (230 V
)
ZONE OUT
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
DO NOT USE
HOT/LIVE
Rear View of ELVI
H/L Feed from
N
TO NEUTRAL
TO HOT/LIVE
Distribution
Panel
GRAFIK Eye 3000
Series Control Unit
TO APPLICABLE ZONE
Load Neutral
Load
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Wiring -
Multiple Power Feeds
The load breaker/MCB may be on a different phase than the control breaker/MCB.
Dual-Feed Wiring for NGRX-ELVI 100 V
, 120 V
, and 220-240 V
DO NOT USE
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
ZONE OUT
HOT/LIVE
Rear View of ELVI
H/L
N
TO NEUTRAL
TO HOT/LIVE
Feed 1 from
Distribution
Panel
GRAFIK Eye 3000
Series Control Unit
TO APPLICABLE ZONE
Load Neutral
Load
N
H/L
Dual-Feed Wiring for NGRX-ELVI-CE (230 V
Feed 2 from
Distribution
Panel
)
ZONE OUT
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
DO NOT USE
HOT/LIVE
Rear View of ELVI
H/L Feed 1 from
Distribution
N
Panel
TO NEUTRAL
TO HOT/LIVE
GRAFIK Eye 3000
Series Control Unit
TO APPLICABLE ZONE
Load Neutral
Feed 2 from
N
H/L Distribution
Load
Panel
Two ELVI Interfaces on a Zone (120 V
DO NOT USE
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
ZONE OUT
HOT/LIVE
DO NOT USE
ZONE IN
NEUTRAL N
EAR TH/GROUND
H/L
N
TO NEUTRAL
TO HOT/LIVE
TO APPLICABLE ZONE
Load
Load
R
Load Neutral
N
H/L
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Rear View of ELVI
Rear View of ELVI
ZONE OUT
HOT/LIVE
and 220-240 V
Model Numbers:
Load Neutral
Feed 1 from
Distribution
Panel
GRAFIK Eye 3000
Series Control Unit
N
H/L
Feed 2 from
Distribution
Panel
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