Q-tran Qset-180 Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply Installation Guide (+ PDF)

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1 QSET-180 Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply

2 Product Information:

2.7 Additional Models:

3 Product Usage Instructions:

3.1 Documents / Resources

3.1.1 References

QSET-180 Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply

Product Information:

The Q-VAULT-5 is a low voltage luminaire power supply designed
for outdoor and indoor lighting applications. It is available in
various models with different wattages and voltage outputs. The
product is CSA certified for both the U.S. and Canada to UL-2108
Standard.

Model Numbers:

QSET-180
QSET-240
QSET-300
QSET-360
QSET-480
QSET-600
QSET-540
QSET-720
QSET-900

Output Class:

All models have a Class 1 output.

Max Lamp Load:

QSET-180: 180W
QSET-240: 240W
QSET-300: 300W
QSET-360: 360W
QSET-480: 480W
QSET-600: 600W
QSET-540: 540W
QSET-720: 720W
QSET-900: 900W

Primary Volts:

All models operate at 120V/277V (60Hz).

Lamp Volts:

All models support lamps operating at 12V or 24V.

Dimmer Rating:

All models are compatible with MLV (Magnetic Low Voltage)
dimmers.

Additional Models:

QSET-ELED-60: Class 2, 1×60=60W, 120-277 (50/60Hz), 12V
QSET-ELED-120: Class 2, 2×60=120W, 120-277 (50/60Hz), 12V
QSET-ELED-60/0-10: Class 2, 1×60=60W, 120-277 (50/60Hz),
12V
QSET-ELED-120/0-10: Class 2, 2×60=120W, 120-277 (50/60Hz),
12V
QSET-ELED-100: Class 2, 1×100=100W, 120-277 (50/60Hz), 24V
QSET-ELED-200: Class 2, 2×100=200W, 120-277 (50/60Hz), 24V
QSET-ELED-100/0-10: Class 2, 1×100=100W, 120-277 (50/60Hz),
24V
QSET-ELED-200/0-10: Class 2, 2×100=200W, 120-277 (50/60Hz),
24V
QSET-MLED-60: Class 1, 60W, 120 (60Hz), 12V
QSET-MLED-120: Class 1, 120W, 120 (60Hz), 12V
QSET-MLED-180: Class 1, 180W, 120 (60Hz), 12V
QSET-MLED-100: Class 1, 100W, 120 (60Hz), 24V
QSET-MLED-200: Class 1, 200W, 120 (60Hz), 24V
QSET-MLED-300: Class 1, 300W, 120 (60Hz), 24V

Product Usage Instructions:

Outdoor Installation:

For outdoor installations with a voltage range of under 15
volts, bury the LV wire to a depth of 0 to 6 inches. For voltage
range between 15 to 30 volts, bury the LV wire to a depth of 18
inches. Ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.

Indoor Installation:

For indoor installations with a voltage range under 30 volts,
the product can be used for LV lighting systems. The product allows
for live conductor lighting equipment mounted above 7 feet and
other types of LV lighting equipment as per N.E.C. Article 411.
Ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.

Conduit Connection:

If using a conduit connection for the Q-VAULT 120V (60Hz) – 12V
model, ensure that the power unit is installed at least 5 feet (1.5
m) away from the pool or spa, and at least 10 feet (3.05 m) away
from a fountain. If the power unit is installed within 10 feet
(3.05 m) of a pool or spa, connect it to a GFCI protected branch
circuit.

Power Supply Cord Connection:

If using a power supply cord connection for the Q-VAULT 120V
(60Hz) – 12V model, ensure that the power unit is installed at
least 5 feet (1.5 m) away from the pool, spa, or fountain. If the
power unit is installed indoors within 10 feet (3.05 m) of a pool,
spa, or fountain, or outdoors, connect it to a receptacle protected
by a GFCI.

For more detailed information and instructions, please refer to
the user manual provided.

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CANADA

· 3426-94 Luminaires – Landscape Lighting Systems – Certified to UL – 1838 Standard. · 3425-95 Luminaires – Low Voltage Lighting Systems – Certified to UL – 2108 Standard. · 3425-96 Luminaires – Component Hydromassage – Certified to UL – Pool & Spa Standard.
· 3426-04 Luminaires – Landscape Lighting Systems – Component (including Hydromassage). · 3425-15 Luminaires – Low Voltage Lighting Systems.

· For supply connections use wire rated for at least 90°C · Suitable for in-ground installation · Use dimmers rated for magnetic low voltage load · Not for installation to conduit extending directly to an underwater pool light forming shell. · Use dimmers rated for appropriate lighting load. · Suitable for use with submersible luminaires · Suitable for indoor & outdoor use · Warning: risk of fire – if installation involves running wiring through a building structure, special wiring methods are needed. Consult National
and Local Codes.

MODEL NUMBER
QSET-180 QSET-240 QSET-300 QSET-360 QSET-480 QSET-600 QSET-540 QSET-720 QSET-900

OUTPUT CLASS
CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1 CLASS 1

Q-SET LOW VOLTAGE LUMINAIRE POWER SUPPLY

MAX LAMP LOAD
180W 240W 300W 360W 480W 600W 540W 720W 900W

PRIMARY VOLTS
120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz) 120V/277 (60Hz)

LAMP VOLTS
12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V 12V/24V

DIMMER RATING
MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV

QSET-ELED-60

CLASS 2

1X60=60W

120-277 (50/60Hz)

12V

QSET-ELED-120

CLASS 2

2X60=120W

120-277 (50/60Hz)

12V

QSET-ELED-60/0-10 CLASS 2

1X60=60W

120-277 (50/60Hz)

12V

QSET-ELED-120/0-10 CLASS 2

2X60=120W

120-277 (50/60Hz)

12V

QSET-ELED-100

CLASS 2

1X100=100W 120-277 (50/60Hz)

24V

QSET-ELED-200

CLASS 2

2X100=200W 120-277 (50/60Hz)

24V

QSET-ELED-100/0-10 CLASS 2

1X100=100W 120-277 (50/60Hz)

24V

QSET-ELED-200/0-10 CLASS 2

2X100=200W 120-277 (50/60Hz)

24V

QSET-MLED-60

CLASS 1

60W

120 (60Hz)

12V

QSET-MLED-120

CLASS 1

120W

120 (60Hz)

12V

QSET-MLED-180

CLASS 1

180W

120 (60Hz)

12V

QSET-MLED-100

CLASS 1

100W

120 (60Hz)

24V

QSET-MLED-200

CLASS 1

200W

120 (60Hz)

24V

QSET-MLED-300

CLASS 1

300W

120 (60Hz)

24V

NO NO 0-10 0-10 NO NO 0-10 0-10
MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV MLV

SEC. 12V
1X15 1X20 1X25 2X15 2X20 2X25 3X15 3X20 3X25
12V 12V 12V 12V
–
12V 12V 12V
–

BREAKERS 24V
1X7.5 1X10 1X12.5 2X7.5 2X10 2X12.5 3X7.5 3X10 3X12.5
24V 24V 24V 24V
24V 24V 24V

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QSET-180 QSET-240 QSET-300 QSET-360 QSET-480 QSET-600 QSET-540 QSET-720 QSET-900
QSET-ELED-60 QSET-ELED-120 QSET-ELED-60/0-10 QSET-ELED-120/0-10 QSET-ELED-100 QSET-ELED-200 QSET-ELED-100/0-10 QSET-ELED-200/0-10

CSA LISTING
OUTDOOR Under 15 Volts = LV Wire Burried 0″ to 6″
Outdoor Landscape Lighting – Under 15 Volts CSA Certified for both the U.S. and Canada to the UL-1838 Standard for Landscape Lighting with in-ground enclosure and component power supply operating at less than 15V. This listing allows for the LV Q-WIRE to be installed 0″ to 6″ underground. Pool & Spa – Under 15 Volts CSA Certified for the U.S. to the UL-Pool & Spa Power Supply Standard. This listing is intended for power supplies used to power fountain, swimming pool and spa luminaires operating at less than 15V.
OUTDOOR 15 to 30 Volts = LV Wire burried 18″
Outdoor Landscape Lighting – 15 to 30 Volts CSA Certified for both the U.S. and Canada to UL-2108 Standard with a listing of “Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply” for lamps operating at 12 or 24 volts where the secondary voltage is between 15 to 30 volts. Please note that the secondary wiring must be installed 18″ below grade per the N.E.C.

INDOOR

LV Lighting under 30 Volts

QSET-MLED-60 QSET-MLED-120 QSET-MLED-180 QSET-MLED-100 QSET-MLED-200 QSET-MLED-300

Indoor Open Conductor Systems – Under 30V
CSA Certified for both the U.S. and Canada to UL-2108 Standard as a “Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply” for lamps operating at 12V or 24V allows for live conductor lighting equipment mounted above 7 feet and other types of LV Lighting equipment, per N.E.C. Article 411. When tested in conjunction with open conductor lighting system.

NOTE:

Refer to the last page.

Q-VAULT 120V (60HZ) – 12V
FOR CONDUIT CONNECTION WARNING – RISK OF SHOCK. Install power unit 5 feet (1.5 m) or more from the pool or spa and 10 feet (3.05 m) or more from a fountain. Where the power unit is installed within 10 feet (3.05 m) of a pool or spa, connect unit to GFCI protected branch circuit.
FOR POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION WARNING – RISK OF SHOCK. Installed power unit 5 feet (1.5M) or more from the pool, spa, or fountain. Where the power unit is installed (a) indoors within 10 feet (3.05) of a pool, spa, or fountain or (B) outdoors, connect power unit to a receptacle protected by a GFCI.
WARNING – RISK OF FIRE. If installation requires running wire through a building structure, special wiring methods are needed. Contact a qualified electrician.
WARNING – Do not use extension cords.
The main Secondary Wiring is intended for shallow burial – less than 6 inches (152 mm)
For Supply connections use wire rated for at least 60C. · SUITABLE FOR INDOOR / OUTDOOR USE · SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SUBMERSIBLE LUMINAIRES OR
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS · SUITABLE FOR USE WITH LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE
LUMINAIRES / FITTINGS

Q-VAULT 277V (60HZ) – 12V (US Only)
WARNING – RISK OF SHOCK. Install power unit 5 feet (1.5 m) or more from the pool or spa and 10 feet (3.05 m) or more from a fountain. Where the power unit is installed within 10 feet (3.05 m) of a pool or spa, connect unit to GFCI protected branch circuit.
WARNING – Outdoor Cord-connected unit shall be connected to a GFCI protected hooded flush type cover plate recepticle marked “Wet Location
The main Secondary Wiring is intended for shallow burial – less than 6 inches (152 mm)
For Supply connections use wire rated for at least 60C. · SUITABLE FOR INDOOR / OUTDOOR USE · SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SUBMERSIBLE LUMINAIRES OR
SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS · SUITABLE FOR USE WITH LOW VOLTAGE LANDSCAPE
LUMINAIRES / FITTINGS

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR OR Q-TRAN FOR Q-WIRE, Q-CLIK OR PROPER ACCESSORY KITS.

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

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ROUGH IN WIRING

Excavate a 14″ x 30″ x 16″ deep hole for the Q-VAULT direct burial housing.

Dig trenches for primary & secondary wiring to Q-VAULT housing location.

Place drain pipe at a 30 degree angle at the lowest slope of land for proper drainage. Fill bottom of pit

with a minimum of 4″ of gravel.

SEE DIAGRAM A

Note: Increase width to 30″ x 30″ when stabilizing bars are used.

1-3
DIAGRAM A

14″ Land
30″
Excavated Hole

Soil

16″

Drain Pipe

Gravel 4″

Bring all primary and secondary wiring into housing.

A: Entry location is provided at both the bottom and

side of the Junction Box located on the Q-VAULT

housing.

B: On the bottom of Junction Box there are: (4) 3/4″ NPT and (2) 1/2″ NPT KO’s. SEE DIAGRAM B

C: Using the Field Drill Guide Labels provided in the installation kit you are able to drill for various fitting sizes. Only knock out openings for conduits being utilized in installation. SEE DIAGRAM C

After all field wiring has been installed with proper lead lengths, tighten all fittings properly to assure

they are water proof. All drilled entries require Q Click wire

connectors to insure water tight connection. Use

of other connectors voids warranty.

Coil and store field wiring in Junction Box area.

Note: Label all wiring for future reference.

4-6
DIAGRAM B

Knock Outs (in)
1/2 3/4

NPT KO’s
2 4

BBoottttoomm VViieeww

DIAGRAM C

Side Label

Front Label

1/2″ Fittings · Front: 8 max · Side: 2 per side max
3/4″ Fittings · Front: 6 max · Side: 1 per side max
1″ Fittings · Front: 3 max · Side: 1 per side max
1-1/2″ Fittings · Front: 2 max
1/2″ Fittings · Front: 1 max

FOR COMPLETE WATER TIGHT GUARANTEE

PRIMARY WIRING IN (120-277V)
Conduit Use Installation Kit · Step 1: Putty · Step 2: Epoxy · Step 3: Syringe Non-conduit – use Q-CLIK NPT.75, Q.750-1E, Q-WIRE 12/3
WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE CORRECT METHOD IS NOT USED.

SECONDARY WIRING OUT (12-24V)
Low voltage wire (non-conduit) · Q-CLIK
· NPT-or knock outs in bottom of Q-VAULT, .5-.75 · MST to drill into the side of the housing, .5-1.25
· Q-WIRE low voltage marine grade UFB wire (recommended) 10-14AWG · Standard Q-CLIK insert
Conduit low voltage, requires Seal Kit (sold separately) · Step 1: Putty · Step 2: Epoxy · Step 3: Syringe

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

INSTALLATION Accessories – Q-VAULT-5

Clean debris from the top perimeter and install gasket. SEE DIAGRAM D

Install door and tighten the 6 door bolts in the number sequence shown. SEE DIAGRAM E

Note: Nut driver can be used to get bolts seated before final tightening. Proper door bolt tightening must be done with a ratchet wrench using a 3/8″ socket at a maximum torque of 50 in-lbs.

Attach the provided Support Bars to the Q-VAULT housing using the 6-32 X 5/8 screws. SEE DIAGRAM F

*OPTIONAL: Concrete Pour Ring Nut & Bolt Installation. SEE DIAGRAM G

Level housing and fill hole with gravel to 4″ of below grade. Add soil to surface. SEE DIAGRAM H

*Gasket

1 6

3 5

Clean Surface

7
DIAGRAM D

8
DIAGRAM E

Top View of Q-VAULT housing door. Maximum torque 50 in-lbs.

*Gasket only fits one way. Gasket easily slides over Q-VAULT posts. If you are having to force the gasket, it is backwards (Gasket must sit on top of Q-VAULT. No portion should be overhanging).

9
DIAGRAM F

Support bar 6-32×5/8 screws (QTY:4)

DIAGRAM G

5/16 Nut (QT Y:10)
5/16 Nylock Nut (QT Y:10)
5/16×3″ Bolt (QT Y:10)

Shown with lawn Guard Ring Shown without lawn Guard Ring

30″

Land

All wire entry/exits other than conduit entries MUST use Q-CLIK connectors. Failure to use them will void warranty.

11 Remove cover if installed, be sure to store cover and cover gasket in a
clean and dry location.
12 Move field wiring out of the way.

Place Q-SET low voltage luminaire power supply cassette into the Q-VAULT housing using the support flaps. The cassette’s primary

junction box should be

placed next to field wiring junction box located on the housing.

SEE DIAGRAM I

10
DIAGRAM H
11-13
DIAGRAM I

Drain Pipe
Cassette’s J.B. Housing’s J.B.
Support Flaps

Soil

16″

Gravel 4″

ISO View

Landscape Lighting: Landscape Lighting: Bring primary field wiring directly into the Cassette’s primary junction box through open hole.

Pool & Spa: Bring primary field wiring through the P&S sleeving. Do not screw base fitting to field junction box until re-enterable potting is complete. SEE DIAGRAM J Call Q-Tran (203-367-8777) if P&S sleeving is needed.

Primary Connections: – Ground to Green terminal – Neutral to White terminal – Hot to either: Tap1 – No Dimmer / Tap2 – With Dimmer

A: For proper connection to terminal block, use the Strip Length Guide on the primary junction box cover of the Cassette. Determine the strip length approximately 1”.

B: Using supplied hex key unscrew wire(s) and hand tighten the (2)1/4-28 316ss set screws.

C: Fully insert the properly stripped wire(s) and hand tighten both set screws with provided hex key. Do Not use a ratchet wrench. Maximum torque = 30 in-lbs. SEE DIAGRAM K

Strip Length Guide Set Screws

P&S Sleeving: Pool & Spa Installation only
14
DIAGRAM J

TOP View

Provided Hex Key
DIAGRAM K

Note: See page 7 for re-enterable potting steps.

TOP View

Terminal Capacity
Solid or Stranded 7 – #14 AWG Wires 5 – #12 AWG Wires 4 – #10 AWG Wires 2 – #8 AWG Wires

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

INSTALLATION Accessories – Q-VAULT-5

HOUSING DOOR: Underside View
CSA Label Desiccant Pouch Spare Parts

HOUSING

HOUSING: Outside View Hole Drill Guide Label: Refer to sticker instructions

NPT
National Pipe Taper
(Conduit Entries)

MST
Machine Screw Thread
(Housing Entries)

For Field Drilled KO’s

Fits

1 Up to 2

Q-SET-1

Q-SET-2

Q-SET-3

Q-SET-eLED

Q-SET-mLED

Knock Outs (in)
1/2 3/4

NPT KO’s
2 4

Bottom View

Q-CLIK inserts
0.5″ 1.0″ 1.25″

0.75″

INSTALLING Q-SET 1, 2, 3

15 Determine proper lengths and trim to correct length.

Low Voltage Common: Is connected to a yellow terminal block which is internally wired to a secondary breaker.

17 Low Voltage Line: Is connected to 1 of the 5 taps.

Note: Unless the proper tap is known, always connect to the terminal marked START. For multiple secondary runs repeat steps.
Q-SET 1(2.5″Cassette)
Support flaps for easy access while wiring.
QVAULT-5 (5.0″Housing)

Hex Key Storage

Q-SET 1 TOP SHOWN

PRIMARY
Circuit Breaker
Q-SET 1, 2, 3

SECONDARY Circuit Breaker

Boost Tap/ DIMMER TAP

15V 14V 13V 12V 11V

NOTE: Always put your wire on the start & move to the next tap if more Volts are needed

Q-SET Sold separately
Note: Assemble Part Q-Vault only with part · QSET-900/ -750/ -720/ -600/ -540/ -480/ -360/ -300/ -240/ -180 · LED-60/ -LED-100/ -LED-120/ -LED-160/ -LED-200 · MLED-300/ -MLED-200/ -MLED -100/ -MLED-180/ -MLED-120/ -MLED-60
© 2023 Q-Tran Inc. All rights reserved | 155 Hill St. Milford, CT 06460 | 203-367-8777 | [email protected] | www.q-tran.com

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

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INSTALLING Q-SET-eLED

DIMMER
COMPARTMENT

SECONDARY
CIRCUIT BREAKER

INSTALLING Q-SET-mLED

PRIMARY
COMPARTMENT

SECONDARY
Circuit Breaker

Q-SET eLED

PRIMARY
COMPARTMENT

Q-SET-eLED TOP SHOWN

Upon completion of all field wiring lift cassette up slightly to allow support flaps to drop and lower cassette into the housing.

Using wire ties provided secure field wiring to cassette using the slots provided on the primary junction box cover and junction box sides.

SEE DIAGRAM L

Secure primary junction box cover and store hex key. SEE DIAGRAM M

(Potting Field Connections)
21 First properly locate all field wiring inside the junction box where it will be
permanently positioned.

0-10V Dimmer
Connection
Universal Primary Input (120-277)
Q-SET-eLED compartment

Dimmer Compartment (optional)
Gray (-) Purple (+)
Ground
Neutral
Hot Blue (Positive)
Primary Compartment

LED 1, 2
60W/12VDC 100W/24VDC

Note: Dimmer, if used, must be electronic low-voltage dimmer.

Yellow (Negative)

Q-SET mLED
Wire Tie Slots

Q-SET-mLED TOP SHOWN Hex key storage

DIAGRAM L

DIAGRAM M

Q-SET-eLED TOP SHOWN

Universal Primary Input (120-277)
Land on one tap
Choose either tap 1, 2

Ground Neutral
Tap 1 Tap 2

LED
60W/12VDC 100W/24VDC

Blue (Positive)

Yellow (Negative)

Q-SET-mLED compartment

Note: Dimmer, if used, must be a magnetic low-voltage dimmer.

SIMPLE AS 1, 2, 3

11.

Use putty provided to seal wires in potting well. It is important that the well is liquid tight so that when the re-enterable epoxy is poured, it

does not escape out the bottom. Be sure the putty is put into the very

bottom of the well to allow ample room for the epoxy. SEE DIAGRAM O

A: The 3M-8882 re-enterable epoxy takes several hours to set. When set it will form a into a water tight “jello” consistency.

B: Mix the two part epoxy together per 3M instructions located on the epoxy packaging.

C: Push all the mixed epoxy together to one end of the bag. Cut the corner of the bag.

A: Using the syringe pull the mixed epoxy into the syringe by pulling the plunger out slowly.

B: Slowly dispense the mixed epoxy from the syringe into the utilized potting wells. SEE DIAGRAM P

Note: Potting is now complete

LAST STEP

1
DIAGRAM O
2-3
DIAGRAM P

Press Putty into Bottom of Well.

Final Door Installation
· Clean housing area where door gasket will rest · Reinstall clean door gasket.
Before Door is Installed Put velcro desiccant bag in place. Attach the two velcro loop coins on the desiccant bag to the two velcro hook coins on the underside of the housing door. SEE DIAGRAM Q

DIAGRAM Q

Note: Install door and tighten the 6 door bolts NOT TO EXCEED 50 IN-LBS. Door bolt tightening must be done with a ratchet wrench using a 3/8″ socket.

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

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NEC CODE & UL STANDARDS FOR LIGHTING
Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less

READ ACROSS & DOWN

SECONDARY WIRE & BURIAL DEPTH

MAX VOLTS
15V AC 30V DC 15V AC
Only 30V AC 30V DC 30V AC 30V DC

UL- NEC
UL 1838 NEC Annex A
UL Pool & Spa NEC 680 UL 2108 NEC 411
NEC Annex A UL 1598 NEC 410

LUMINAIRE LISTING
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Luminaires
Low Voltage Pool & Spa Luminaires Low Voltage
Lighting Luminaires
Luminaires

POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER

Wire Type
& Burial Depth Grade
6″
Below Grade

6″+

Conduit

UF-B (Q-Wire)

Wire to Class 1 NEC – Chapter 3

0-6″

UF-B (Q-Wire)

L.V.Cable

UF-B Underground Feeder – Burial

Max Secondary Volt at Power
Supply with no load (Open Circuit).

NEC = National Electric Code NFPA-70
UL = Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Article 411.3 (B-2) Listed NEC – 2008
Grounded Isolation for LV Wet Location
Secondary Circuit Protector 25A Max
Open / Bare Conductor (When Tested)

120V
Only

Wet

UL 1838 – LV Landscape Lighting System: 15V AC / 30V DC Max Output at Power Supply – No Load Luminaires + Power Supplies must be UL 1838 Listed as complimentary components for lighting garden, walkway, patio areas, trees and similar outdoor locations with in ground and above ground fixtures; and for certain indoor locations such as atriums and shopping malls. This listing also covers luminaires submersed in or floating on ponds, rivers, water features and lakes or a portable self contained fountains per NEC Article 682 where immersed persons would not be present as defined by luminaire installation instructions.
UL 1838 allows LV Underground Lighting Cable – no other listing permits this wire type. 120V Primary only. Not for indoor use. Note: NEC Annex A = UL 1838

Submersed

Dry or Damp

UL 1838 Low Voltage Landscape NEC Annex A Lighting Power Supply

UL Pool & Spa Low Voltage Pool & Spa

UL 506

NEC

NEC 680

UL 2108 NEC 411 Annex A

Low Voltage Luminaire Primarily for Wet Locations

120V
Only UL Pool & Spa Listing: 15V AC only Max Output at Power Supply – No Load * Indoor & Outdoor

Luminaires 4 Power Supplies must be UL Pool & Spa Listed as complimentary components for lighting a Pool, Spa, permanent fountain

or other bodies of water intended to contain immersed persons. All wiring must be Class 1 per NEC Chapter 3. 120V Primary only.

Install per NEC Article 680

Low Voltage Luminaire for Submersed Locations with immersed persons

UL 2108 – LV Lighting System: 30V AC / 30V DC Max Output at Power Supply – No load Luminaires + Power Supplies must be UL 2108 Listed as complimentary components. This Standard covers: 4113 (A) Listed Systems for exposed bare conductor systems comprised of cable, linear track or the like where the support structure is exposed and current carrying; here the Power Supply must be listed as part of the same identified lighting systems. Note: Use Power Supply as defined in Luminaire installation instructions.

4113 (B) Assembly of Listed Parts covers mono, dual or multi point L.V Luminaires which are an assembly of listed parts if a UL 2108

Low Voltage Luminaire Power Supply is utilized. For wet Location luminaires UL 2108 covers luminaires with up to 30 volt input provided they are Class

I wired per NEC Chapter 3. For wet Location luminaires with inputs not exceeding 15 volts, UL 1838 applies.

Note: NEC Article 411 + Annex A = UL 2108.

Low Voltage Luminaire Primarily for Dry and Damp Locations

UL 1598 – Luminaires: 30V AC / 30V DC Max Output at Power Supply – No load This UL Standard applies to line voltage luminaires for use in non- hazardous locations and allows up to 600 volts input and all wiring must be Class 1 per NEC Chapter 3. Low Voltage luminaires powered by remote transformer are NOT covered by this standard.

Low

Power Supply

Voltage Luminaires Power Supply

General Purpose or Specialty Transformer

Obsolete for LV Remote Dry, Damp & Wet

15V AC/30DC MAX
Output at power supply with no load
15 AC only MAX
Output at power supply with no load
30V AC/30DC MAX
Output at power supply with no load
600 MAX Transformer
300 MAX low Voltage

This Listing does not cover:

· LV Landscape Lighting products and Submersible Luminaires installed in the United States at 15V or less. (UL 1838 is the Standard per NEC-Annex A)

· Swimming Pool & Spa Luminaires (UL Pool & Spa is the Standard per NEC Article 680)

· Low Voltage Lighting Systems powered by remote transformers (UL 2108 is the Standard per NEC 411 & Annex A)

Note: NEC Article 410

Intended for Line Voltage Luminaires for Dry, Damp and Wet Locations

UL 506-General Purpose or Specialty Transformers: 600V Max

This UL Standard is a transformer standard only and is not a complimentary component to any luminaire standard. UL 1838, Pool & Spa and 2108

does not permit the use of UL 506 transformers unless the transformer is additionally tested and subsequently listed to UL 1838, Pool & Spa or 2108. A

UL-506 transformer may be tested as an internal components to a UL-1598 luminaire, to be an integral transformer.

The Scope of UL-506 (Section 1.2) specifically excludes use in Landscape Lighting Systems and for use in Pool & Spa Lighting Systems.

Additionally, a Cord and Plug connection is not permitted. In no instance can a UL-506 transformer be used in Landscape or Pool & Spa

Lighting. A UL 1838, UL Pool Spa and UL 2108 Power Supply may power a UL-1598 luminaire that was listed prior to the UL-2108 effective

date since these Luminaires are required to be Class 1 wired per NEC Chapter 3.

General Purpose Transformer

Conduit (Q-CLIK)
Yes

UF-B (Q-WIRE)
No

L.V. Cable Optional

Exceeds Standard

Complimentary Component

Transformer Power Supply

The UL limit of 15 volts AC at the Power Supply under no load (Open Circuit) was established for life safety due to shock potential in wet conditions. The Standard also requires a grounded isolation barrier between the primary and secondary windings. In the Pool & Spa Standard the primary must be 120V & the connection must be in a separate junction box or compartment.

Q-SET = 3 UL Listings
Q-HEX = 2 UL Listings

UL 1838 UL 2108 UL Pool
& Spa
UL 1838 UL 2108

QOM = 1 UL Listings

UL 1838

Key

Power Supply

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23

INSTALLATION Accessories – Q-VAULT-5

Specification subject to change. Rev-06-26-23