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Clipsal® RF Gateway

SLC5800WCGD for Use With C-Bus™ Wired Networks and

Clipsal® RF Wireless Control Systems

Instruction Bulletin

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Instruction Bulletin 02/2009

HAZARD CATEGORIES AND SPECIAL SYMBOLS

Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become

familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it.

The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on

the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information

that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

ANSI Symbols Table

Danger indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.

Caution, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in

property damage or improper operation.

NOTE: Provides additional information to clarify or simplify a procedure.

PLEASE NOTE

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained

only by qualified personnel. This document is not intended as an instruction

manual for untrained persons. No responsibility is assumed by Square D for

any consequences arising out of the use of this manual.

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Class B FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly

approved by Schneider Electric could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

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ABOUT THE RF GATEWAY

The Clipsal® RF Gateway provides a C-Bus™ protocol

communication bridge between a single Clipsal® RF wireless

system and a single C-Bus wired network.

Using the Gateway, Clipsal RF wireless systems and C-Bus wired

networks can communicate and interact with each other. The

Gateway requires C-Bus Toolkit for setup.

Both network types use the same C-Bus protocol commands.

The Gateway allows:

 Control of a RF wireless system by scheduling or inputting

controls from units on a C-Bus wired network or from software.

 Control of output units and electrical loads in one network type

from input units in the other network type.

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Figure 1: Clipsal RF Gateway – Typical links between wired and wireless

networks

KEY:

A. Loads (e.g., lights)

B. RF Wireless System:

includes input and output

units (e.g., RF keypads, RF

remotes, and RF plug

adaptors)

C. Wired output units (e.g.,

Dimmer)

D. RF Gateway

E. Wired input units (e.g.,

touch screens, keypads, and

occupancy sensors)

About Clipsal® RF Wireless Systems

Clipsal® RF Wireless Wall Units include Switches, leading edge

Dimmers, and Scene Controllers. The units are designed to replace

standard wall switches and dimmers. Each Switch and Dimmer

controls one load (lights or other appliances connected to its output).

Wall Units can be operated by RF Wireless remote control, and

have learn and scene capability.

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Before You Begin

Before you begin to set up a unit, verify that your order is complete

by comparing the contents of the package with the appropriate items

in the table below. Also verify that the catalog number on the box

label matches your order.

Contents of the Box

Table 1: Contents of the Box

Part Number Description Quantity

SLC5800WCGD RF Gateway 1

Adhesive feet 4

C-Bus Network cable, 15.7 in. (400 mm) 1

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This section contains important safety precautions that must be

followed before attempting to install or maintain electrical equipment.

Carefully read and follow the safety precautions below.

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

 Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and

follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.

 This equipment must be installed and serviced by qualified

electrical personnel.

 Turn off all electrical power supplying this equipment before

working on or inside the equipment.

 Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm

that power is off.

 Replace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on power

to this equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or

serious injury.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The RF Gateway can be installed horizontally or vertically. Either

installation should allow for access to the Learn button on the base

of the unit.

If placing the unit horizontally, you may attach the adhesive feet

(provided) to the base of the unit to prevent the unit from sliding or

scratching the surface.

If mounting the device on a wall, use the keyhole cutouts on the

base of the unit. These have 1.6 inch (40 mm) mounting centers.

Position the antenna for desired reception.

To remove the unit from the wall, slide it up and pull it off of the

screws.

Figure 2: RF Gateway Orientation

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Network Considerations

The RF Gateway can draw 32 mA from the C-Bus network.

Determine the total network current load and verify that there will be

enough C-Bus power to support all connected devices. Also verify

that the amount of available power per C-Bus network is no more

than 2A.

Network Burden

One network burden is required for proper C-Bus operation, network

termination, and biasing.

HAZARD OF IMPROPER OR UNSTABLE OPERATION

C-Bus networks require only one burden.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in improper C-Bus

network operation.

The C-Bus system clock must be enabled in order to apply the

network burden.

Hardware Burden

The hardware burden can be used in one of two ways.

1. Install the hardware burden temporarily in order to enable the

software burden, and then to remove the hardware burden.

2. Install the hardware burden and leave it installed as the network

burden.

To install the hardware burden device, simply plug it into the C-Bus

network RJ-45 receptacle.

NOTE: Plug the hardware burden device only into C-Bus

receptacles.

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Figure 3: Hardware Burden Connection on the Unit

KEY:

A. RJ-45 C-Bus receptacle on the unit

B. Hardware burden

Software Burden

The RF Gateway incorporates a software-selectable network

burden. To enable a software-selectable burden, first install a

hardware burden on the network and then enable the software

burden using C-Bus Toolkit software. After the software burden is

enabled, remove the hardware burden.

C-Bus System Clock

The RF Gateway has a software-selectable C-Bus system clock with

the capability to synchronize data communication on the C-Bus

network. Typically the clock is disabled: Successful C-Bus network

communications require only one active clock. A maximum of three

C-Bus units per network can have the clock enabled. Refer to the C-

Bus Toolkit software for additional information and to enable the RF

Gateway system clock.

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Selecting a Location

It is important to select the right location to install the RF Gateway.

Some considerations are listed below:

 Provide easy access to unit.

 Locate RF Gateway where it will not be subject to water,

humidity, direct sunlight, or heavy dust.

 Do not cover unit.

 Only use RF Gateway indoors.

 Allow adequate ventilation.

 Ensure the Learn button, located on the base of the unit, can be

accessed.

 The unit should be located centrally to other RF Wireless units

so that all units are within range of each other. (See Electrical

Specifications for information on the range.)

 If the installation will use the infrared sensor feature, place the

unit in a location that allows the infrared receiver to be visible.

Avoid obstructions that might impede infrared signals coming

from a remote control.

CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING

Before using the RF Gateway, connect it to a C-Bus wireless and

wired network. Connect to a wireless system using learn mode.

Connect to a wired network using the C-Bus Toolkit software.

Connecting to a RF Wireless Network

To link the RF Gateway to a Clipsal® RF Wireless system:

1. Press the Learn button on the base of the RF Gateway. An

indicator light at the front of the RF Gateway starts flashing

slowly. You now have 3 minutes to complete steps 2 and 3.

2. Press the Learn button on any networked wireless wall unit. The

unit's Learn LED will flash to indicate it is in learn mode.

3. Double press the Learn button on the same wall unit. This

transmits the network address to the RF Gateway. The slow

flashing indicator light on the RF Gateway will flash quickly for

about one second and then turn off to indicate that it has been

linked to the wireless system. The RF Gateway will exit Learn

mode automatically.

4. Press the Learn button on the wall unit to make the wall unit exit

Learn mode.

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Connecting to a Wired Network

To connect the RF Gateway to a C-Bus wired network:

1. Remove the Wired C-Bus Connection Cover. To do so, first

uninstall the unit (if it has been mounted on the wall) and position

the base of the unit towards you. Push the cover straight up and

out.

Figure 4: Removing the C-Bus Connection Cover

2. To connect the RF Gateway to the wired C-Bus network, plug

the C-Bus cable into either of the RJ45 sockets as described in

Wiring Guidelines and Connection to the C-Bus Network. (The

Figure shows the location of the RJ45 sockets.)

3. Use the C-Bus Toolkit software to configure the wired side of the

RF Gateway as described in Configuration.

4. Align the cover to the Gateway and snap the cover into the

mounting slots on the Gateway.

5. Position the antenna for optimal reception.

Figure 5: RF Gateway: Rear/Top View (cover removed)

KEY:

A. Wired C-Bus

cover mounting

slots

B. RJ45 sockets

C. Antenna

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Wiring Guidelines

Follow the guidelines below when working with the RF Gateway.

 Verify that the power supplying the system is turned OFF before

handling electrical power conductors.

 Observe national and local electrical codes.

 Isolate the RF Gateway from the Class 1 wiring. Consult your

national and local electrical codes for requirements about

isolating Class 1 wiring and Class 2 wiring terminals.

 Prevent wire cuttings and debris from entering the unit.

Megger® Testing Guidelines

Do not Megger® test C-Bus data cabling or terminals. Megger

testing of data cabling or terminals can degrade the performance of

the C-Bus network.

It will not harm the units if electrical power terminals only are Megger

tested. But because units contain electronic components, the

Megger readings will not be correct. To obtain valid readings,

disconnect the power lines from the units.

HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Do not Megger® test C-Bus data cabling or terminals as it can

degrade the performance of the C-Bus network.

Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the C-

Bus network.

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Connection to the C-Bus Network

The C-Bus network is connected to the Clipsal RF Wireless Control

System RF Gateway through two polarity sensitive RJ45 inputs

located on the RF Gateway. Connect the unit to the C-Bus network

with Category 5 unshielded twisted pair C-Bus network cable, and a

wired RJ45 plug. Refer to the "Wiring Connections Key Diagram"

figure, and the "RJ45 Pin Connections" table for wiring and pin

connection information.

NOTE: To clearly distinguish C-Bus from other UTP Cat5 cables, it

is recommended to use a different colored cable, or clearly label the

C-Bus UTP Cat5 cable.

NOTE: The Category 5 unshielded twisted pair C-Bus network cable

and the wired RJ45 plug are provided by the installer.

WARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

Do not connect line voltage to any C-Bus terminal.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in personal injury

or equipment or property damage.

Figure 6: Wiring Connections Key Diagram

KEY:

A. C-Bus positive (+): blue + orange

B. C-Bus negative (-): blue/white + orange/white

C. Remote OFF: brown + brown/white*

D. Remote ON: green + green/white*

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Table 2: RJ45 Pin Connections

RJ Pin C-Bus Connection Color

1 Remote ON* Green/White

2 Remote ON* Green

3 C-Bus Neg (-) Orange/White

4 C-Bus Pos (+) Blue

5 C-Bus Neg (-) Blue/White

6 C-Bus Pos (+) Orange

7 Remote OFF* Brown/White

8 Remote OFF* Brown

*Not internally connected.

Configuration

A RF Gateway consists of two separate internal sub-units, one for

the wired network and one for the wireless system. Several

gateways may be used within a wired C-Bus™ Network installation.

When the installer scans the networks using C-Bus Toolkit software

via a PC Interface, each Gateway identifies itself with one of four

names, depending on its connection type (wired or RF wireless) and

its position in the network (near or far side). See the names in the

figure "Identifying Gateways When Scanning from a PC Interface."

To configure the RF Gateway on a wired network, use C-Bus Toolkit

Software.

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When configuring the wired side of the RF Gateway, note the

following points.

 The Unit Address of the wired near side of the RF Gateway

(GATEWLSN) must match the Network Address of the

Clipsal RF wireless system being linked to.

 The Unit Address of the wireless far side of the RF Gateway

(WGATE5F) must match the Network Address of the C-Bus

wired network being linked to.

The figure is a diagram of an installation with two wired networks

linked through a wireless system. The installation uses two

Gateways. Four Gateway subunits show up if the installer scans the

networks using C-Bus Toolkit software via the PC Interface (PCI).

Figure 7: Identifying Gateways When Scanning from a PCI

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Communication Options

The RF Gateway supports explicit routing of messages into and

through both C-Bus™ wired networks and Clipsal® RF wireless

systems. Such messages are used by control software such as the

C-Bus Toolkit and control units such as the C-Touch Color Touch

Screen.

Several options are available when using the C-Bus Toolkit software

to edit the Gateway unit. The following options are included on the

"Connections" tab:

 Send to adjacent network - This causes standard messages

(such as button presses) on either side of the specified "Connect

Applications" to be sent to the adjacent wired network or wireless

system. When this option is enabled, a unit with a specific Group

Address on the one side of the Gateway will be associated with

units with the same Group Address on the other side (if units

have the same Application Address).

 Send to other remote network - This allows standard messages

on either side of the specified "Connect Applications" to be sent

from the wireless system to a non-adjacent C-Bus network

(possibly through one or more network bridges).

 Synchronize to wired - This option applies when the Gateway is

powered up. It causes the Gateway to retrieve the levels of

groups in the wired C-Bus network, and set the levels of

corresponding groups in the wireless system to the same values.

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Status Reporting

Wired C-Bus networks use a status reporting system (known as an

MMI). This provides automatic detection and correction of

discrepancies between the states of grouped inputs and outputs. It

also allows the C-Bus Toolkit software, and special C-Bus control

units, to take a snapshot of the states of units or groups in the

network.

RF Wireless systems use a different method of status reporting,

which is slower but better suited to a radio transmission/reception

environment. The Wireless C-Bus status reporting serves the same

purpose as the wireless C-Bus MMI.

The Gateway translates between the two status reporting types,

allowing the RF Wireless system to be scanned and browsed using

the C-Bus Toolkit software.

After powering up, the Gateway may take up to 1 minute to obtain a

complete view of the wireless system. Under some circumstances,

the Gateway can take 30 to 60 seconds to recognize that a unit has

been added to or removed from a wireless system.

When using the C-Bus Toolkit software to view units on a wireless

system, an "Update" button is provided to cause the Gateway to

rediscover all wireless units.

CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the precautions below to properly clean and care for the unit.

 Clean regularly using a soft lint free cloth.

 Only use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner such as window cleaner

lightly sprayed onto the lint free cloth to clean the unit.

 Ensure hands are dry and clean before operating the unit.

 Only use non-abrasive objects to operate the unit. Hard, sharp

objects may cause damage.

 Leave the unit uncovered to allow adequate ventilation.

 Only use the unit indoors.

 Properly shade the unit so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight

for extended periods.

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STATUS INDICATOR

The indicator lights (LED) are in the infrared sensor at the

front/bottom of the RF Gateway.

Figure 8: Location of Status Indicators

The C-Bus indicator LED shows the status of the C-Bus network at

the unit. The table explains the meaning of each type of LED

activity.

Table 3: C-Bus LED Status

C-Bus LED Activity Meaning

Off No C-Bus connection or insufficient power

Slow flashing Normal connection to C-Bus network

Quick flashing Confirms that the RF Gateway has been linked to the

RF Wireless system. Lasts about 1 second after the

link is established.

The Learn indicator LED comes on during Learn Mode.

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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 4: Specifications

Parameter Description

C-Bus supply voltage 15 to 36 V DC, 32 mA

RF frequency 916 MHz

Transmitting power 5 mW

Typical range (range depends

on building construction and

the proximity to dense or

metallic objects)

Timber frame / brick veneer construction

49.2 to 65.6 feet (15 to 20 m)

Brick, stone, or steel frame construction

32.8 to 49.2 feet (10 to 15 m)

Steel reinforced concrete construction

16.4 to 32.8 feet (5 to 10 m)

Maximum range (open air) 196.8 feet (60 m)

Operating temperature range 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)

Operating humidity range 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing)

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DIMENSIONS

Table 5: RF Gateway Dimensions

Parameter Description

Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.1 x 5.9 x 1.0 inches

(105 x 149 x 26 mm)

Weight 3.7 ounces

(105 g)

Mounting centers 1.6 inches

(40 mm)

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STANDARDS

The RF Gateway complies with the following Standards:

Table 6: U.S. and Canadian Product Safety Standards and U.S.

FCC Regulations

Standards/Regulations Title

CSA C22.2 No. 205 Signal Equipment

UL916 Energy Management Equipment

FCC Part 15 Class B Digital Device for Home or Office Use

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320 Tech Park Drive, Suite 100

La Vergne, TN, 37086

1-888-SquareD (1-888-778-2733)

www.squaredlightingcontrol.com

Square D, , Clipsal, C-Bus, Saturn and Neo are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Schneider Electric and/or its affiliates in the

United States and/or other countries.

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and

maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by

Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this

material.

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SUPPORT AND SERVICE

Contact the Square D Customer Information Center for technical

support by phone at 1-888-Square D (1-888-778-2733) or e-mail at

lightingcontrol.support@us.schneider-electric.com.

Contact your local Square D service representative or Clipsal®

certified installer for repairs or service to your network.

You may also find helpful information on our web site at

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