MultiLINQ Installation Instructions

Model Information
1. Review system components
MultiLINQ ROAL Electronics Model # RHPS267 (UL Type 267)
Review your installation regarding the location of the MultiLINQ as well as the input voltage source and load devices
Four Channel DC Power Splitter (fixtures). Verify the operating parameters of all system components are compatible. Determine the approximate
distances between the different system components prior to continuing the installation. Use the following step to
determine the appropriate wire size required and maximum distribution length. If your installation is more
MultiLINQ Specifications:
complicated, such as multiple fixtures in a daisy chain or lower operating currents, please refer to the back of this
The MultiLINQ generates 4 (four) NEC Class 2 rated constant voltage outputs page for additional information.
from a single DC input
Input Voltage: 6VDC to 28VDC from a Class 1 SELV source 2. Determine Wire Length, Gauge and Voltage Drop
I
Input Current:
C 20A M
Maximum
i For a typical 24VDC application, the following tables show the maximum wire lengths for the input and output wiring which
Output Voltage: Each channel follows Input voltage within 200mV will ensure an overall voltage drop of 2.5V at full rated load resulting in a fixture voltage of 21.5VDC. For most 24VDC
applications this should be acceptable. In many 24VDC applications the power source can be increased to 28VDC to
Output Rating: 100VA maximum per channel at >20V compensate for losses if the distribution voltage drop is too high.
Output current limited to 5A maximum per channel at <20VDC Outputs:
Designed and made in Italy
Indications:
Red = Fault Y X
Fixtures
CH 1 Quantity 4 Designed and made in Italy
Blue = Pwr
2 - Isolated
Multiple Patents Pending Outputs Type: Class 2 - Isolated

Overcurrent Protection: Microprocessor controlled, automatically adjusts with Input Source CH2 6-28V
Outputs:
Quantity 4
Multiple Patents Pending

Outputs Type: Class 2 - Isolated

FAULT
Input:
6-28V
Red = (+)
CH 1Black = (-)
Input:
6-28V CH3 Pout Max = 100VA MultiLINQ
MultiLINQ 6-28V

operating voltage. Red = (+)

Black = (-)

CH4
Iout Max = 5A
for Vin<20V
DC powerDCsplitter
Model 267
power splitter
Model 267 Pout Max = 100VA
External 25A max
CH2
rated fuse required

External 25A max

rated fuse required Iout Max = 100/Vin
CH3
Iout Max = 5A
FAULT for Vin > 20V for Vin<20V

Bl LED:
Blue LED ON when
h input
i t voltage
lt within
ithi specified
ifi d lilimits
it X Y
Indications:
RedIP67
= Fault
Suitable
Blue
IP67
= Pwr for Wet Locations
Suitable for Wet Locations
Iout Max = 100/Vin
for Vin > 20V
CH4

Output Wiring
AWG Max Length (ft)
Red LED: ON when any output channel is not operating properly Input Wiring
16 24
AWG Max Length (ft)
Fault Alarm: Closed contacts when the MultiLINQ is operating normally. 12 20
18 15
20 10
10 40
Input Reverse Voltage Protected
8 50
UL60950 Listed, outputs classified as Low Power Source (LPS), Class 2 device 6 80

If your system meets any of the following, refer to the back of this page for more detailed information regarding distribution
voltage drops:

Important Notes • The distribution lengths are longer then indicated in the above tables
• The system operates at 24VDC but the fixtures require greater than 21.5V
Read and understand these instructions before installing the MultiLINQ. • The system operates at less than 24VDC
CAUTION: The suggested input power source for the MultiLINQ is ROAL
• The system has multiple fixtures in a daisy chain (parallel) configuration.
Electronics Remote Power Source Model No. RHPS281A or RHPS281B. Prior to proceeding to Step 3, be certain the planned wiring gauge and lengths will result in a minimum voltage sufficient for
If a different input power source is used, its output must be protected by proper operation of all fixtures.
a 25A,
25A 32VDC ffuse ((equivalent
i l t tto Litt
Littelfuse
lf PN 297025) tto protect
t t th
the
input of the MultiLINQ. In addition, the output of the source must be a
UL approved or Listed SELV output.
• The MultiLINQ is a voltage source; if the load being connected requires a constant 3. Mounting the MultiLINQ
current regulated source, please contact ROAL Electronics for an appropriate device.
Improper application of the MultiLINQ with a load which requires a constant current After having reviewed the system components, verified the wire gauges and wire run lengths are adequate for the proper
source may result in damage to the load. operation is complete, you are ready to select the FINAL mounting location for the MultiLINQ. In dry locations, the MultiLINQ
• The owner,
owner installer,
installer contractor or user is responsible to install
install, maintain and operate
can be mounted in any orientation. In wet locations, care must be taken to avoid locating the MultiLINQ where it would become
submerged. If the MultiLINQ is to be mounted in the vertical orientation, it should be mounted with the input wires on top.
the MultiLINQ in accordance with all national, state and local electrical codes.
• Devices connected to the output of the MultiLINQ may be connected in parallel. Be
certain the overall load is within the rating of the MultiLINQ and the overall distribution
voltage drop provides the end device with a sufficient voltage for its proper operation.
• Final voltage at the fixture is dependant upon the source voltage and distribution losses
in the wiring. Prior to installation, verify the planned distribution system will result in a final
voltage at the fixture which is sufficient for its proper operation.
• Prior to installation, ensure that all system components (Input Power Source, Drill the required holes or otherwise prepare the mounting surface to accept the
MultiLINQ and fixtures) are compatible in operating voltage and power requirements. MultiLINQ. Attach the MultiLINQ to a flat mounting surface by using 6-32 or similar
Failure to do so may result in damage to the fixtures. sized hardware through the 4 mounting feet. Use care not to damage the feet with
• Operate between -20C and +65C the hardware or over tighten the hardware which may damage the mounting feet.
 MultiLINQ Installation Instructions
4. Input Connection Detailed voltage drop calculations
The input wires to the MultiLINQ are 12AWG,
12AWG 12 inches in length
length, Red = + Input,
Input Black = - Input.
Input
Use the following table to determine the voltage drop for your application. The table can be used for both input and output
In most applications the distance between the input power source and the MultiLINQ will be
wiring. The top rows of numbers correspond to a wire gauge of 12, 10 and 8 AWG and are to be used for the input wiring. The
greater than 12 inches. A junction box or other approved method to join the power source wiring to
remaining rows are for smaller wire gauges used for the output connections. Shaded areas of the table indicate an excessive
the MultiLINQ will be required.
voltage drop that may result in overheated wiring and therefore are not suggested to be used.
After the MultiLINQ is mounted securely, route the red and black Designed and made in It

Multiple Patents Pend

To use the table, start by locating the distribution length along the top of the table. Then follow this column down to the
input wires to a junction box or other suitable junction point for Input:

intersection of the maximum operating current and desired wire gauge. The result is the voltage drop under the particular
6-28V
Red = (+)

the particular installation. Using approved methods and wire type,

Black = (-)

External 25A max

rated fuse required
condition.
attach the input wires to the appropriate input source wiring.
Ensure the wire gauge, type and length are appropriate for the To determine each output channel current, review the fixture(s) rating.
application and will result in a fixture voltage sufficient for proper
To determine the input current, add up each of the 4 output currents.
operation. Pay close attention to ensure the polarity of the
input voltage source is connected in the proper polarity. Start with the input source voltage and subtract the input wiring voltage drop. The is the minimum input voltage that will be
applied to the MultiLINQ. Using the minimum input voltage to the MultiLINQ, subtract the voltage drop for each channel
5. Output Connection individually and subtract 0.2V for internal losses in the MultiLINQ.
Y X

The outputs of the MultiLINQ are provided on a screwless terminal FAULT

Example: Input source voltage = 24VDC. Each channel has a load of 3A, for a total input current of 15A.
olated

block that accepts wire gauges from 16 AWG to 22 AWG. Since the CH1
Input distribution voltage drop: Input wiring is 20 feet of 12 AWG which corresponds to a voltage drop of 0.96V at 15A and
outputs of the MultiLINQ are Class 2 rated, it is typically acceptable to A CH2
results in a minimum input voltage to the MultiLINQ of 23.04V.
route the wires in open space without the need for junction boxes, CH3
Output distribution voltage drop: Channels 1, 2 and 3 have a distribution length of 10 feet. Using a 20AWG wire, the voltage
conduit or other complicated wiring methods. Each channel requires n
CH4
drop would be 0.62V at 3A. Channel 4 has a distribution length of 35 feet. Using a 20AWG wire would result in a voltage drop
both the (+) and (-) be connected to each fixture. of 2.18V,18AWG would be 1.37V and 16 AWG is 0.86V. For this example, use 16AWG.
Input voltage at fixture connected to channels 1, 2 and 3: 24V – 0.96V – 0.62V – 0.2V = 22.22V
Input voltage at fixture connected to channels 4: 24V – 0.96V – 0.86V – 0.2V = 21.98V
Prepare the wires by stripping between 1/4” and 5/16” of insulation off the Voltage Drop Table
end to be connected to the MultiLINQ.
Distribution Length (feet) ----------->
I t ll the
Install th bare
b wire
i into
i t the
th terminal
t i l block
bl k by
b pushing
hi d down on ththe Current (A) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
release using a small screwdriver and inserting the wire in the appropriate 5 0.03 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.16 0.19 0.22 0.25 0.28 0.31 0.34 0.37 0.40 0.43 0.47
location. Pay close attention to ensure the polarity of the output and 10 0.06 0.12 0.19 0.25 0.31 0.37 0.43 0.50 0.56 0.62 0.68 0.74 0.81 0.87 0.93

8 AWG
the fixture are correct. 15 0.09 0.19 0.28 0.37 0.47 0.56 0.65 0.74 0.84 0.93 1.02 1.12 1.21 1.30 1.40
20 0.12 0.25 0.37 0.50 0.62 0.74 0.87 0.99 1.12 1.24 1.36 1.49 1.61 1.74 1.86
5 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 0.55 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75

10 AWG
10 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50
15 0.15 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.90 1.05 1.20 1.35 1.50 1.65 1.80 1.95 2.10 2.25
The MultiLINQ incorporates a FAULT alarm that may be connected 20 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.20 2.40 2.60 2.80 3.00
to other equipment to communicate with system diagnostics. This 5 0.08 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.56 0.64 0.72 0.80 0.88 0.96 1.04 1.12 1.20
alarm is available on the output terminal block in the two locations

12 AWG
10 0.16 0.32 0.48 0.64 0.80 0.96 1.12 1.28 1.44 1.60 1.76 1.92 2.08 2.24 2.40
indicated by the blue circles. Connections are made in the same 15 0.24 0.48 0.72 0.96 1.20 1.44 1.68 1.92 2.16 2.40 2.64 2.88 3.12 3.36 3.60
manner as the output channels. 20 0.32 0.64 0.96 1.28 1.60 1.92 2.24 2.56 2.88 3.20 3.52 3.84 4.16 4.48 4.80
1 0.04 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.21 0.25 0.29 0.33 0.37 0.41 0.45 0.49 0.53 0.57 0.62
16 AWG

2 0.08 0.16 0.25 0.33 0.41 0.49 0.57 0.66 0.74 0.82 0.90 0.98 1.07 1.15 1.23
3 0.12 0.25 0.37 0.49 0.62 0.74 0.86 0.98 1.11 1.23 1.35 1.48 1.60 1.72 1.85
Operation 4 0.16 0.33 0.49 0.66 0.82 0.98 1.15 1.31 1.48 1.64 1.80 1.97 2.13 2.30 2.46
5 0.21 0.41 0.62 0.82 1.03 1.23 1.44 1.64 1.85 2.05 2.26 2.46 2.67 2.87 3.08
After the MultiLINQ is mounted, connected to the input source and the wiring to each fixture 1 0.07 0.13 0.20 0.26 0.33 0.39 0.46 0.52 0.59 0.65 0.72 0.78 0.85 0.91 0.98
18 AWG
G

2 0.13
0 13 0.26
0 26 0.39
0 39 0.52
0 52 0.65
0 65 0.78
0 78 0.91
0 91 1.04
1 04 1.17
1 17 1.30
1 30 1.43
1 43 1.56
1 56 1.69
1 69 1.82
1 82 1.95
1 95
has been completed you are ready to apply power
power. When power is applied
applied, measure the input
3 0.20 0.39 0.59 0.78 0.98 1.17 1.37 1.56 1.76 1.95 2.15 2.34 2.54 2.73 2.93
voltage and the voltage on the terminal block for each output channel. Verify that all voltages 4 0.26 0.52 0.78 1.04 1.30 1.56 1.82 2.08 2.34 2.60 2.86 3.12 3.38 3.64 3.90
are correct. 5 0.33 0.65 0.98 1.30 1.63 1.95 2.28 2.60 2.93 3.25 3.58 3.90 4.23 4.55 4.88
1 0.10 0.21 0.31 0.42 0.52 0.62 0.73 0.83 0.94 1.04 1.14 1.25 1.35 1.46 1.56
The MultiLINQ includes a Blue and Red LED to indicate the status of operation. Both LEDs are
20 AWG

2 0.21 0.42 0.62 0.83 1.04 1.25 1.46 1.66 1.87 2.08 2.29 2.50 2.70 2.91 3.12
located next to the output terminal block. Under normal operation, the Blue LED should be ON 3 0.31 0.62 0.94 1.25 1.56 1.87 2.18 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.43 3.74 4.06 4.37 4.68
4 0.42 0.83 1.25 1.66 2.08 2.50 2.91 3.33 3.74 4.16 4.58 4.99 5.41 5.82 6.24
and the Red LED should be OFF.
5 0.52 1.04 1.56 2.08 2.60 3.12 3.64 4.16 4.68 5.20 5.72 6.24 6.76 7.28 7.80
The Blue LED is illuminated when the input voltage is present.
The Red LED is only illuminated when one or more of the output channels is not operating
properly or if the input voltage has exceeded the rating. ROAL Electronics
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If the Red LED is ON, one or more output channels are not operating properly. Measure the Stroudsburg, PA 18360
voltage on each output channel and determine which has a low voltage present. Disconnect the
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distribution wiring for that channel and cycle the input power to determine if the RED is OFF
and the voltage is now correct, then troubleshoot the wiring or fixture for a fault. Fax: +1 570 421 5687
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