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Controller overview
PRC-E Series Instruction Manual
MN014003EN August 2015 www.eaton.com
Controller overview
PRC-E Series controller overview
PRC-E controllers are shipped in two basic mounting
configurations: integrated into Pow-R-Command intelligent
panelboard or externally mounted in a controller cabinet.
PRC2000E/1500E/1000E controller features include:
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ARM microcontroller-based programmable lighting and
energy management system intended for standalone and
network applications
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Integral back-lit color LCD touchscreen display for
programming, monitoring, and override control
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Ethernet Maintenance Port provides simple laptop
connection using industry standard patch cable
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Preconfigured Web pages or PRC software can be used
to program, monitor, and override control using the
Maintenance Port
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Control options include schedule-based, occupant
override, and photocell control
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Each Master panelboard controller can be connected to three
Expansion panelboards via SLAN communications to control
and monitor up to 168 solenoid-operated circuit breakers
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Externally mounted controller can be connected to four
Expansion panelboards via SLAN communications to control
and monitor up to 168 solenoid-operated circuit breakers
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Up to 120 controllers can be connected to the same
Pow-R-Command RS-485 peer-to-peer
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Powerful peer-to-peer protocol and network architecture
allows schedules and external wiring device signals to
be broadcast over the network to control any or all of the
solenoid-operated controllable circuit breakers connected
to the system. This system capability eliminates the need
for changing the same schedule in multiple panelboards
and requiring additional wiring devices to be directly
connected to specific controllers
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Eight digital inputs are available to accept dry-contact
devices such as wall stations, occupancy sensors, and
photocells
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Eight universal inputs can be programmed to accept either
digital or analog external devices. Compatible with dry-
contact devices such as wall stations, occupancy sensors,
and photocells when programmed as digital inputs. When
programmed as 0–10 Vdc analog inputs, devices such as
indoor and outdoor photo sensors can be connected for
dimming and daylight harvesting applications
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Eight analog 0–10 Vdc outputs for control of fluorescent
and LED lighting fixtures equipped with 0–10 Vdc
dimming circuitry to meet dimming and daylight
harvesting application requirements
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Downloadable firmware via Maintenance Port or Ethernet
network connection
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Compatible with existing PRC1000 systems using RS-485
communications network
PRC2000/1500E controller additional features:
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Ethernet communications
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BACnet/IP communications protocol for integrating into
building management systems
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Compatible with existing PRC2000 systems
PRC2000E controller additional features:
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Remote access to preconfigured Web pages for
programming, system monitoring, and override control
via Ethernet network connection
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Remote controller access by connecting a PC to
any controller Maintenance Port or PC connected
to the network
Figure 3 . PRC-E Series Controller Low Voltage
Compartment
A. Low voltage cables entry
B. Digital inputs
C. Universal inputs (digital or analog)
D. Analog outputs
E. External power source (12 Vdc and Vin)
F. BCB status LEDs
G. Digital Switch Network auxiliary board (DSN)
H. Controller network auxiliary board (CNET)
I. SLAN connector
J. Ethernet network connector
K. Controller Network connector (CNET)
L. Digital Switch Network connector
M. LCD touchscreen display connector
N. USB connector
O. SD card connector
P. Service connector “factory use only”
Q. External power 1.0 A (Littelfuse Part #37211000411)
R. Internal fuse (Littelfuse Part #37211000411)
S. Status LEDs
T. Maintenance Port (Ethernet)
U. ON/OFF power switch
V. Controller power connection (Vin)