Powerlink® Lighting Control Systems

Powerlink G3 systems are ideally suited for controlling lighting and other loads in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Such systems are typically used to lower utility cost by switching branch circuits OFF during non-occupied periods when lighting is unnecessary or during peak demand periods when a partial reduction in load can save significant money.

These systems utilize remotely operated circuit breakers to switch branch circuits ON and OFF via a time schedule or by an externally generated signal (typically a low voltage wall switch, photocell, access system, fire alarm or building management system). All Powerlink components mount inside a standard lighting panelboard to provide a compact, space saving installation.

Powerlink G3 systems feature a powerful microprocessor based controller that provides system intelligence for 168 remotely operated branch circuits. Master panelboards contain the control electronics, power supply, and control bus strips for up to 42 branch circuit breakers. Slave panels extend the capability of the system by allowing remotely operated branch circuit breakers to be operated from the master controller via a simple, 4-wire,
sub-net connection.

All Powerlink G3 systems have the capability of being networked together and operated from a central workstation or via a remote modem connection. PCS software allows users to remotely configure the system, change time schedules, monitor circuit breaker or input status, and override zones and breakers.

Factory Assembled System

The following factory engineered pricing procedure may be used to price either 240V or 480Y/277V Powerlink G3 systems:

●	Select system type and interior size from Table 5.45 on 5-24. All Powerlink G3 panels are furnished with either 1 or 2 control bus strips.

●	Select panelboard base price from Table 5.46. All Powerlink G3 panels use NF type panelboard interiors, boxes, and trims and are suitable for either 240V or 480Y/277 V systems.

●	Select branch circuit breaker requirements from Table 5.47. Powerlink G3 panels can accommodate both ECB-G3 remotely operated circuit breakers and EDB, EGB and EJB standard branch circuit breakers.