Z-Max Advanced Programming & Systems Design Guide rac00-sdg
Revision A:11/2005 Page 145
Luma-Net III
Luma-Net is Leviton’s proprietary digital architectural lighting control protocol. Luma-
Net is can be used for the following items:
• Communication and control by Dimensions 8000 control stations and accessories
• Communication and control by Dimensions 4200 control stations and accessories
• Intercommunication between Z-Max relay cabinets
• Relay Group Control & Response
• Time Synchronization
• Advanced network communication
Topology Requirements
Luma-Net is wired Daisy Chained, station to station. See the following figure for the
correct ways to wire this system.
Figure 7: The Right and Wrong Way to Run Luma-Net
In the event that daisy chained wiring is not realistic or another topology is preferred,
multiple home runs of 1 or more devices can be accommodated with the use of an 8-
port Luma-Net Hub, Leviton part number LHUB8-000.
Dimmer or
Relay Cabinet
Equiped with
Luma-Net
Entry Station
Control Station
Luma-Net Hub
Dimmer or
Relay Cabinet
Equiped with
Luma-Net
Entry Station
Control Station
Control Station
Entry Station
Note: Relay or Dimmer cabinet can be in the
middle of a daisy chain
Dimmer or
Relay Cabinet
Equiped with
Luma-Net