RISCO Group LightSYS 2 - Manual (Page 220)

Wiring
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Appendix C Wiring
The proper use of wire and cable is necessary for the successful installation and operation of
the LightSYS2 system. It is important to select wire of the correct thickness to minimize power
loss and ensure reliable system operation. Take into account both the installationʹs current
requirements and the wiring distances involved. The following tables provide useful
information to help make your installation trouble‐free.
AWG
Gauge
Size
Wire Diameter Resistance:
Meters
Resistance: Feet
Millime
ters Inches Ω Per
Meter Ω Per
100
Meters Ω
Per
Foot Ω Per
1000 Feet
24 0.50 0.020 0.085 8.5 0.026 26.0
22 0.64 0.025 0.052 5.2 0.016 16.0
20 0.80 0.031 0.032 3.2 0.010 10.0
19 0.90 0.035 0.026 2.6 0.008 8.0
18 1.00 0.040 0.020 2.0 0.006 6.0
16 1.27 0.050 0.013 1.3 0.004 4.0
14 1.63 0.064 0.008 0.82 0.0025 2.5
Table A-1: Wire Facts
One-Way Wire Distance
Between LightSYS2
and Plug-In
Transformer AWG (American Wire Gauge)
For best results use the indicated wire size
or larger (numerically lower) size
In Meters In Feet 22 20 18 16 14
Up to 5 Up to 15

5 ‐ 8 15 ‐ 25

8 ‐ 12 25 ‐ 40

12 ‐ 20 40 ‐ 60

20 ‐ 30 60 ‐ 100

Table A-2: Wiring Between the LightSYS2 Main Panel and the Plug-In Transformer