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NOTE: Although the two networks are independent for wiring length purposes, all devices on both networks have the ability
to communicate with each other. This provides the end result of a total of 2000’ of cable between all DLM devices
connected to the panel via CAT5e cables. Additionally, if connecting two or more panels via MS/TP, each of those
panels has 4000’ feet of connection possible.
Additionally, each network can draw a maximum of 250A, so the number of devices on a network will be determined by the
amount the devices draw. However, if you add room controllers or plug load controllers to the network, they provide additional
amperage for the other connected devices, up to a maximum of 800A.
Switches
The panel’s local DLM network supports all models of DLM switches. Switch buttons may be bound to a group or to an
individual relay in the panel. If a switch is bound to a group and any load assigned to that group is ON, the LED on that switch
will indicate ON.
There are several advantages to binding a switch to a group:
• If you add a load to a group, that switch will immediately control that load without having to re-program the switch.
• You can assign a switch to the same set of loads controlled by a schedule or dark/light event
• If you have multiple panels connected, and the same group number assigned to loads in those panels, the switch will
control the loads from those other panels in addition to the panel in its local network. This allows you to program a single
switch that can be used as a master, to turn all lights on or off in the case of an emergency or other special circumstance.
Occupancy Sensors
The panel’s local network supports all models of DLM occupancy sensors. Using Push n’ Learn, any number of occupancy
sensors can control the same relay(s) in the local panel. In this case, all sensors must be in the unoccupied state before the
relay(s) turn off.
A maximum of 32 sensors can control an individual load. (The total number of sensors controlling various loads is limited only
by the network limitations described above.)
Daylight Sensors
The LMLS-400, LMLS-500, and LMLS-600 daylight sensors are capable of controlling relays in the panel as switching loads, or
dimming loads if a dimming capable room controller is connected to the local DLM network.
Analog Photocells
As described in the previous section on Dark/Light Events, the panel’s local network supports the LMIO-301 Analog Photocell
Module. This module supplies the “light” and “dark” trigger. The panel has user settings for foot candle levels and time delay.
The time delay is used before triggering “light” and “dark” events to establish a dead band and prevent nuisance switching.
Only one LMIO-301 per panel can be programmed via the LMCT-100; more can be connected if using LMCS-100 software.
Two types of photocell sensor heads can be used. The LMPO-200 is intended for outdoor use, while the LMPS-6000 is
intended for indoor use where there is direct exposure to high light levels, as would be present adjacent to the glass in an
atrium, skylight, or clearstory.
Interface with Third Party Devices
Several devices are available that allow the LMCP and other DLM devices in the local network to respond to or send signals to
third party devices. The LMIO-101 Digital Input/Output Interface provides isolated relays for up to two control devices. A typical
application is to provide control of HVAC based on occupancy detection. The LMIO-102 Digital Partition Interface provides
the ability to control partitions in multi-use spaces that are frequently reconfigured. Applications include hotel and conference
center ballrooms and meeting rooms, school multi-use rooms, and other spaces with movable walls. The LMDI-100 Serial
Data Interface provides control of A/V, shade control, and specialized lighting control in venues such as auditoriums, theaters,
conference rooms, and training centers.
USING AN LMCP WITH ROOM CONTROLLERS AND PLUG LOAD CONTROLLERS
By connecting room controllers and plug load controllers to the DLM local network, you can increase the number of loads in the
network. The maximum number of loads, including all the loads within the panel, is 64. Since the maximum number of devices
on a single network is 48, the total number of additional controllers possible will also be dependent on the number of other DLM
devices on that network. The same cable length requirements apply as with other DLM devices.
Connecting additional controllers to the panel provides several advantages:
• The loads connected to those controllers can be assigned to groups, the same as the relays in the panel. This allows for
scheduling of those loads and all other group features.
• Dimming loads can be added to the network, provided you have a room controller with dimming capability.
• Current monitoring of plug loads and dimming loads is possible as part of the network control.
NOTE: There is a maximum of 4 LMRC-10x room controllers and/or LMPL-101 plug load controllers allowed per network (A
or B), for a maximum total of 8. This applies only to the 10x series and not the 2xx series.
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