Acuity Controls nLIGHT User Manual

Pocket Guide
This pocket guide will help you quickly and easily get your nLight® devices
connected and operating.
The guide includes:
• Basic terminology
• Expected, out-of-the-box functionality
• Bus power budget considerations
• Connecting devices to create an nLight Control Zone
• How to inter-connect multiple Control Zones using nLight Backbone
devices
• Troubleshooting tips
• Installation Do’s and Don’ts
The guide assumes:
1. A basic familiarity with nLight products and concepts
2. Familiarity with CAT-5e cabling and terminations
3. nLight devices are installed and wired to line voltage per device datasheets

Acuity Controls nLIGHT Specifications

General

Brand	Acuity Controls
Model	nLIGHT
Category	Lantern
Language	English

Summary

Terminology

nLight Device

An intelligent digital device capable of communicating over an nLight network.

CAT-5e Cable

Network cable used to connect nLight devices, supporting T568B wiring.

Control Zone

A collection of nLight devices and/or luminaires controlling lighting in a space.

Backbone Network

Network formed by Bridges and Gateways for remote/time-based changes and monitoring.

Out of the Box Functionality

Default Operation

Devices work immediately with minimal setup, creating a functional control zone.

Power Budgeting

Ensuring adequate power for all devices in a zone by budgeting consumption.

Low Voltage Avoidance

Tips to maintain sufficient power distribution within an nLight zone.

Installing a Control Zone

Wiring Steps

Instructions for connecting nLight devices in a daisy-chain topology.

Device Blink Codes

Interpreting device LED status indicators for troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Installing a Backbone

Network Configuration

Connecting Gateways and Bridges to form the nLight backbone network.

Troubleshooting Backbone

Diagnosing issues by observing port status LEDs and device counts.

Installation Best Practices

Cable Management

Guidelines for running and terminating CAT-5e cables to ensure reliability.

Connector Handling

Proper techniques for seating and protecting RJ-45 connectors.

Zone Limits

Adhering to the 1500-foot CAT-5e limit per nLight Control Zone.