MACH-ProLight
BACnet® Controller

Empower your facility managers to save energy by integrating lighting controls into your building automation system with the Reliable Controls MACH‑ProLight™ advanced lighting controller, the world’s first BTL Listed product to meet or exceed the BACnet Lighting Device (B-LD) profile. The MACH‑ProLight is a freely programmable and scalable BACnet Building Controller (B‑BC) that provides 0–10 V continuous dimming and BACnet binary lighting output (BLO) object support. This allows you to implement advanced control strategies such as daylight harvesting, dim‑to‑off control, vacancy control, plug‑load control, and scene/theme control, key strategies for achieving OpenADR and Title 24 compliance. Compatible with standard lighting control relays, low‑voltage peripherals, EnOcean wireless products, and Reliable Controls SPACE‑Sensor™ Temperature and SMART‑Sensor™ products, the MACH‑ProLight ships in a convenient preassembled UL 508A Listed control panel or as individual components.

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Product features

Dynamic Database

  • Create up to 160 objects of any supported type in any model of controller.
  • Maximum of 128 objects of a single type.
  • Refer to the Typical Object Configuration table below for memory usage.

Protocol

  • BACnet MS/TP.

Programs

  • 16,000 bytes of programmable control strategy in a readable, BASIC-like language.
  • 3,200 bytes per program.

Inputs

  • Universal ranges.
  • Use software to select thermistor/dry contact, 4–20 mA, or 0–10 VDC.

Outputs

  • Dedicated outputs for single-coil latching relays to maximize control points (-R models).
  • Universal outputs for 0–10 VDC analog sink or source, or 0–12 VDC switching with jumper option for single-coil latching relay (-U models).
  • Dedicated outputs for dual-coil latching relays for retrofit applications (-GE models).

EnOcean Port

  • Supports one EnOcean Transceiver. Does not affect your ability to add EnOcean devices to the SMART-Net network using a SMART-Sensor EnOcean Accesspoint.

Variables

  • Select standard and custom ranges as well as fixed program-driven values.

PID Loops

  • Standard P, PI, or PID controllers for closed loop control.

Single-point Trend Logs

  • Record values as user-defined intervals or based on change of value.
  • Dynamic; user assigned.

Multipoint Trend Logs

  • Store up to eight objects in each trend log.
  • Record values as user-defined intervals.
  • Dynamic; user assigned.

Runtime Report

  • Total the on time and record the on/off times of every binary object.
  • Automatically generated.

System Groups

  • Group related objects on one display.
  • 80 unique objects per group.

Schedules

  • Up to 7 on/off cycles for each weekday or exception.

Calendars

  • Designate days of the year as holidays.

Arrays

  • Up to 128 elements in a one-dimensional array.

Tables

  • For creating custom scaling functions.

Custom Units

  • Eight analog engineering units.
  • Eight binary engineering units.
  • Eight multistate units with eight states, 32 characters each.

SMART-Net Port

  • Network up to four SMART-Net devices.

64 Net Ins

  • The maximum number of shares from other devices.

32 Net Outs

  • The maximum number of writes to other devices.

Warranty

  • 5 years.

Typical Object Configuration

There are physical limitations to the number of inputs, outputs, and SMART-Sensors that can be connected to a MACH-ProLight controller. For other object types, a maximum number of 128 objects of a single type can be created. The total number of objects (including inputs, outputs, and SMART-Sensors) is limited to 160, and is also limited by the onboard memory. The table below details typical databases that fit in all models.

Values Loops Schedules Calendars Tables Groups Multipoint
Trend**
Runtime* Arrays Program EnOcean SMART-Sensor
64 8 4 2 4 4 10 128 4 16 16 4


* Runtime Logs & EnOcean values are not counted in the 160 object limit while EnOcean device objects do count. Inputs and outputs are counted in the 160 object limit.

** Trends are configured to store 128 samples.

RoHS 3 Certified WEEE Compliant BTL Listed Device

Technical specifications

Processor

  • 66 MHz high-performance 32-bit embedded microcontroller with onboard Flash memory.
  • Controller database, values, and configuration held in robust nonvolatile memory.
  • Easily update system firmware at any time over the network.

Supply Voltages

  • Isolated 24 VAC ±10% 20 VA maximum, 50/60 Hz.

Communication Options

  • One EIA-485 (RS-485) port that supports a baud rate of up to 76.8 Kbps. Auto-baud detection.
  • One SMART-Net port that supports up to four devices on a SMART-Net network.
  • One EnOcean RS-232 four-wire port that supports a baud rate of 57.6 Kbps. 30 m (100 ft) maximum distance.

Universal Inputs

  • 12-bit A/D converter.
  • Use software to select thermistor/dry contact, 4–20 mA, or 0–10 VDC.
  • Impedance:
    • 3 MΩ for 0–10 VDC range
    • 250 Ω for 4–20 mA range.
    • 20 MΩ pull-up for thermistor/dry contact range.
  • Pulse counting up to 40 Hz. Supports flow meters.
  • 24 VAC overvoltage protection.

Universal Outputs

  • 12-bit D/A converter.
  • Analog: 0–12 VDC.
  • Binary: Software configurable between 0–12 VDC.
  • Output power: Universal ±75 mA at 12 VDC; pulse 24 VAC at 0.5 A.
  • 24 VAC overvoltage and short protection.
  • Use jumper to select relay driver outputs.

Relay Outputs

  • -R model supports up to 16 outputs.
  • 24 VAC momentary pulse to latch relay.
  • Single-wire connection through to 24 VAC.
  • Connect up to four single-coil latching relays per output; relay status sensed on the output wire that drives the relay.
  • -GE model supports up to eight relays per controller and uses two wires to drive each relay.

Supported Relays

  • -R and -U models:
    • Single-pole latching relay—Reliable Controls part number RE-CR-6161K-84.
    • Panasonic WR-6161 and WR-6172 series.
    • Compatible with Douglas Lighting 8500/8700 series wall switches.
  • -GE model:
    • General Electric—GE RR7 and GE RR9
    • Eaton Cutler-Hammer—BABRSP1015/1020/1030 single-pole breakers.
    • Functional Devices—RIBL24B.
  • Maximum number of supported relays per controller output:
    • Four single-coil latching relays.
    • Two General Electric.
    • One Eaton.

Memory and Real-Time Clock Backup (-C option)

  • Capacitor backup maintains database memory for 10 years and maintains clock operation for 72 hours after power loss.
  • Real-time clock accurate to ±5 seconds per month.

Wiring Terminals

  • 12–30 AWG (3.31–0.05 mm²).
  • Stranded or solid core.
  • Copper conductors only.

Dimensions

  • 10.9 cm L x 19.1 cm W x 4.6 cm H

    (4 5 /16" L x 7 1 /2" W x 1 13/16" H).

Mounting

  • #8 clearance holes on 17.8 cm W (7" W) centerline.
  • Option to mount to DIN rail accessory.

Weight

  • 0.3 kg (0.7 lb).

Ambient Limits

  • Operating: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F).
  • Shipping: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F).
  • Humidity: 10%–90% RH noncondensing.

Certifications

Diagrams


Daylight harvesting with dimming or override

Daylight harvesting

Accessories

Small Lighting Control Panel LCP-23X47-8R
The Reliable Controls Small Lighting Control Panel is a complete assembly of controls and switching relays wired for installation in an electrical system. Customize the Small Lighting Control Panel with your choice of MACH‑ProLight controller, relays, wiring, and transformer input voltage to meet your lighting control strategy needs.
Medium Lighting Control Panel LCP-61X69-32R
The Reliable Controls Medium Lighting Control Panel is a complete assembly of controls and switching relays wired for installation in an electrical system. Customize the Medium Lighting Control Panel with your choice of MACH‑ProLight controllers, relays, wiring, and transformer input voltage to meet your lighting control strategy needs.
Large Lighting Control Panel LCP-61X122-64R
The Reliable Controls Large Lighting Control Panel is a complete assembly of controls and switching relays wired for installation in an electrical system. Customize the Large Lighting Control Panel with your choice of MACH‑ProLight controllers, relays, wiring, and transformer input voltage to meet your lighting control strategy needs.