CLT-2DIM8/CLX-2DIM8

Terminal Block and Module

Installation Guide

Terminal Block Installation and Field Wiring Wiring the Terminal Block to the Feed and Load(s) (Right-Side Double-Wide Enclosures)
Description Installation
Apply the supplied adhesive label before installing the terminal block. The adhesive label Ground
The Crestron® 2-feed, 8-dimmer terminal block and module (CLT-2DIM8 and CLX-2DIM8) NOTE: Before using the CLX-2DIM8, ensure the device is using the latest firmware. provides the labeling for each terminal in the terminal block and is designed to accomodate Bus
CLX-2DIM8
are a single entity and must be used together. They ship separately so that the terminal Check for the latest firmware for the CLX-2DIM8 at www.crestron.com/firmware. installation into the left or right side of a cabinet. 2 FEED
To
block (CLT-2DIM8) wiring can be accomplished before module (CLX-2DIM8) installation. Firmware is loaded onto the device using Crestron Toolbox™. Bypass 8 DIM
Loads(s)
WARNING: The CLX-2DIM8 may be powered from multiple circuit breakers. 120VAC 60 Hz
SINGLE PHASE
The terminal block is designed to terminate the circuit feed (line and neutral) and distribute Jumpers 16A MAX/FEED

the controlled circuit (load) to the fixtures. The module connects to the terminal block and The terminal block and module must be mounted into a Crestron Automation Enclosure by NOTE: Both left-side and right-side adhesive wiring labels are provided. The left-side N OUT 8

performs dimming control of eight incandescent, magnetic low voltage, neon/cold cathode, a licensed electrician and in accordance with all national and local codes. labels are used in both single- and double-wide enclosures. The right-side labels are only
N OUT 7
N OUT 6
or dimmable 2-wire fluorescent lighting loads. CAUTION: This equipment is for indoor use only and needs to be air-cooled. Mount it in used in double-wide enclosures. N OUT 5
Ground
The maximum load for the CLX-2DIM8 is 16 A per channel, 32 A total. The CLX-2DIM8 a well-ventilated area. The ambient temperature must be 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C). The 1. Remove the backing from the left- or right-side adhesive wiring label. N IN 2
Neutral
accepts two 16 A feeds that must be the same phase or split phase. The unit requires relative humidity must be 0% to 90% (non-condensing).
2. Apply the adhesive label by aligning the holes in the label with the holes on the DIM 8
120 Vac 50/60 Hz, 1 phase input voltage. DIM 7
NOTE: The two input lines must be the same phase or split phase. Crestron Automation Enclosure where the terminal block is to be mounted. The wiring
An oversized heat sink dissipates heat efficiently. There are LEDs on the module to DIM 6 LINE 2:
label lies beneath the terminal block as shown in the following diagrams.
indicate communication with a Cresnet® network, input power to the module, and output NOTE: When connecting to an arc fault breaker, the load should not exceed 1,000 watts DIM 5 Connection from a 15
3. Use the two supplied self-tapping Phillips pan head screws (8B x 1/4 inch length) to LINE 2
power to the load. total. Crestron certified breakers have a 2,000 watt limit. or 20 Amp Circuit
secure the terminal block to the Crestron Automation Enclosure.
The CLT-2DIM8 terminal and CLX-2DIM8 module are shown in the following illustrations. N OUT 4 Breaker
Terminal blocks are installed along the left side of single-wide enclosures and along the CAUTION: Bypass jumpers are provided to test circuits and to protect the module N OUT 3
CLT-2DIM8 Terminal Block with Left- and Right-Side CLX-2DIM8 Wiring Labels outside edges (left and right sides) of double-wide enclosures. Modules are installed along N OUT 2
during installation. When properly secured by five screws, each of the two jumpers
CLX-2DIM8 CLX-2DIM8 the right side of single-wide enclosures and side-by-side in the center of double-wide on the black and red sections of the terminal block shorts the line in to dim out so
N OUT 1
2 FEED 2 FEED
enclosures. When installing modules and terminal blocks in a double-wide enclosure, be N IN 1 Neutral
8 DIM
120VAC 60 Hz
8 DIM
that the circuit is energized. Do not remove any bypass jumpers until all feed and
sure to invert the units on the right side so that they can be properly wired. Refer to the
120VAC 60 Hz
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE DIM 4
16A MAX/FEED 16A MAX/FEED
load wiring has been completed, the circuit has been tested for electrical faults, and
LINE 1 N OUT 8 illustrations that follow when considering the location of terminal blocks and modules within the module has been installed. Refer to “Module Installation.”
DIM 3
DIM 1 DIM 2 LINE 1:
N OUT 7 an enclosure.
DIM 2 N OUT 6 DIM 1
DIM 3 N OUT 5 NOTE: Modules and terminal blocks must be installed into the lowest available spaces Furthermore, the two jumpers on the white sections of the terminal block tie the LINE 1 Connection from a 15
DIM 4 N IN 2
and continue toward the top of the enclosure. neutral ins to the neutral outs. These jumpers should never be removed. or 20 Amp Circuit
N IN 1 DIM 8 Breaker
N OUT 1 DIM 7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS NOTE: Use copper conductors only—rated 75° C or greater.
N OUT 2 DIM 6 When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed 4. Turn off the circuit breakers. Module
N OUT 3 DIM 5
N OUT 4 LINE 2
including the following: 5. Connect the circuit feed (line and neutral) and controlled circuit (load) wires to the Location
LINE 2 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. terminal block per the markings provided on the wiring label (as shown in the following Right-Side Label
N OUT 4 Terminal
DIM 5 N OUT 3 ● Do not use outdoors. diagrams). Terminal blocks accept one 14–10 AWG wire. Strip the wires to 1/2 inch Wiring Label
DIM 6 Block
N OUT 2
DIM 7 ● Do not mount near gas or electric heaters. (13 millimeters). Tighten terminal blocks to 9 in-lbs.
N OUT 1
DIM 8 N IN 1 6. Terminate the ground wires at the grounding terminal blocks that are available in the Module Installation
● Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not be subjected
N IN 2 DIM 4
to tampering by unauthorized personnel. cabinet. Tighten the grounding terminal blocks to 35 in-lbs (14–10 AWG), 40 in-lbs CAUTION: The module contains electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs). The unit must
N OUT 5 DIM 3 (8 AWG), or 45 in-lbs (6–4 AWG). be handled from the metal chassis. Do not touch the PC board or components.
N OUT 6 DIM 2 ● The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an
N OUT 7 DIM 1 unsafe condition. 7. Test each circuit for electrical faults by turning on each of the circuit breakers and
N OUT 8 LINE 1 checking that the breakers do not trip and that power is delivered to the proper loads. Install the modules after the terminal blocks are installed and the enclosure has been
● Do not use this equipment for other than its intended use. completely wired.
Wiring the Terminal Block to the Feed and Load(s)
● All servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel. (Single-Wide and Left-Side Double-Wide Enclosures) 1. Use the four supplied self-tapping Phillips pan head screws (8B x 1/4 inch length) to
● If any Emergency Circuits are fed or controlled from this panel, it must be located secure the module to the enclosure.
CLX-2DIM8
electrically where fed from a UPS, generator, or other guaranteed source of power 2 FEED
8 DIM
2. As shown in the wiring diagrams on the next page, connect the wires from the
during emergency and power outage situations. LINE 1: 120VAC 60 Hz
module to the terminal block. Each wire exits the module directly in line with, and is
CLX-2DIM8 Module (Connects to a CLT-2DIM8) SINGLE PHASE
16A MAX/FEED

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Connection from a 15 LINE 1

the same color as, the terminal to which it should be connected. Wires are
or 20 Amp Circuit DIM 1 pre-stripped to 1/2 inch (13 millimeters). Tighten to 9 in-lbs.
Terminal Block and Module Layout for a Double-Wide Enclosure
Breaker DIM 2 3. If the module is being installed above another module within the enclosure, attach
CLT-2DIM8 Terminal CLX-2DIM8 Module CLT-2DIM8 Terminal DIM 3 the supplied module interconnect cable to the two modules. The illustration that
Block Block DIM 4
follows shows the area within a double-wide enclosure where the corners of four
Neutral N IN 1 modules meet.
N OUT 1
N OUT 2 NOTE: One wire on the module interconnect cable may be a different color from
N OUT 3 the rest. The color has no bearing on its orientation during installation.
LINE 2: N OUT 4
CLX-2DIM8 CLX-2DIM8
Use Module Interconnect Cable to Wire One Module to Another
Connection from a 15
2 FEED 2 FEED
8 DIM 8 DIM

LINE 2
120VAC 60 Hz 120VAC 60 Hz
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE
16A MAX/FEED 16A MAX/FEED

Module Interconnect Connection Not

LINE 1 N OUT 8

or 20 Amp Circuit DIM 5

DIM 1 N OUT 7
DIM 2 N OUT 6

Cable Attached Made

DIM 3 N OUT 5

Breaker DIM 6
DIM 4 N IN 2
N IN 1 DIM 8
N OUT 1
DIM 7
DIM 7
N OUT 2 DIM 6
N OUT 3 DIM 5

DIM 8
N OUT 4 LINE 2
LINE 2 N OUT 4
DIM 5 N OUT 3

Neutral
DIM 6 N OUT 2

N IN 2
DIM 7 N OUT 1
DIM 8 N IN 1
N IN 2
N OUT 5
DIM 4

Ground
N OUT 5 DIM 3
N OUT 6 DIM 2

N OUT 6
N OUT 7 DIM 1
N OUT 8 LINE 1

N OUT 7
N OUT 8
Bypass
To
Jumpers
Loads(s)
Module
Ground Bus Ground Location
Bus Label
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, the lighting system specified in this guide is modular, 4. Turn on the circuit breakers and verify that the green PWR LED on the module lights,
Left-Side Terminal
requiring assembly in the field by a licensed electrician in accordance with all national and the breakers do not trip, and power is delivered to the loads.
Additional Resources local codes.
Wiring Label Block
5. Turn off the circuit breakers.
Visit the product page on the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) or If an assembled UL Listed panel is required, it can be obtained through Crestron’s UL NOTE: Before the bypass jumpers are removed, the control system that provides
scan the QR code to the right for additional information and the latest Listed panel shop. This includes complete in-factory system configuration and assembly functionality to the system should be properly connected and programmed.
firmware updates. by Crestron for an additional fee.
6. Remove the bypass jumpers on the black and red sections of the terminal block. The
jumpers on the white sections of the terminal block must remain installed. Refer to
the figures that follow for reference.
Wiring the Terminal Block to the Module (Single-Wide and Left-Side Double-Wide Enclosures) Wiring the Terminal Block to the Module (Right-Side Double-Wide Enclosures)

CLX-2DIM8 CLX-2DIM8
2 FEED 2 FEED
8 DIM 8 DIM
120VAC 60 Hz 120VAC 60 Hz
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE
16A MAX/FEED 16A MAX/FEED

Black from Breaker LINE 1 N OUT 8

DIM
DIM
1
2
N
N
OUT
OUT
7
6
White to Loads
Red to Loads DIM 3 N OUT 5
DIM 4 N IN 2 White from Panel
White from Panel N IN 1 DIM 8
N
N
OUT
OUT
1
2
DIM 7
Red to Loads
White to Loads
DIM 6
N OUT 3 DIM 5
N OUT 4 LINE 2 Black from Breaker
Black from Breaker LINE
DIM
2
5
N OUT 4
N OUT 3
DIM 6 N OUT 2 White to Loads
Red to Loads DIM 7 N OUT 1
DIM 8 N IN 1
White from Panel
White from Panel N IN 2 DIM 4
N
N
OUT
OUT
5
6
DIM 3
DIM 2
Red to Loads
White to Loads N OUT 7 DIM 1
N OUT 8 LINE 1 Black from Breaker

Remove the Line Jumpers after Testing (Left-Side Mounted CLT-2DIM8 Shown) Remove the Line Jumpers after Testing (Right-Side Mounted CLT-2DIM8 Shown)
CLX-2DIM8 CLX-2DIM8
2 FEED 2 FEED
8 DIM 8 DIM
120VAC 60 Hz 120VAC 60 Hz
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE
16A MAX/FEED 16A MAX/FEED

LINE 1 N OUT 8
DIM 1 N OUT 7
DIM
DIM
2
3
Jumper Removed Jumper Installed N
N
OUT
OUT
6
5
DIM 4 N IN 2

N IN 1 DIM 8
N OUT 1 DIM 7
N
N
OUT
OUT
2
3
Jumper Installed Jumper Removed DIM 6
DIM 5
N OUT 4 LINE 2
LINE 2 N OUT 4
DIM 5 N OUT 3
DIM
DIM
6
7
Jumper Removed Jumper Installed N
N
OUT
OUT
2
1
DIM 8 N IN 1
N IN 2 DIM 4
N OUT 5 DIM 3
N
N
OUT
OUT
6
7
Jumper Installed Jumper Removed DIM 2
DIM 1
N OUT 8 LINE 1

7. Turn on the circuit breakers.

NOTE: Power must be supplied to LINE 1 for the module to communicate with the
control system or for any of the circuits to operate.
8. If the program is not running yet, loads can be tested by using Local mode.

Test the Loads

If the control system program is not running yet, use Local mode to test that each load is
operating and connected to the proper output on the module.
1. Press the SETUP button momentarily (less than three seconds) to enter Local mode.
The SETUP LED and output LED 1 illuminate. Power is applied to the devices
connected to output 1.
2. Press the SETUP button again to turn off output 1 and turn on output 2.
3. Press the SETUP button again to test each of the remaining outputs.
4. After testing the last output, press the SETUP button again to turn on all outputs.
5. Press the SETUP button once more to turn off all outputs and LEDs and exit Local
mode.

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