Eaton CEAG CG Controller Comprehensive Guide

Eaton CEAG CG Controller for CG 2000/ZB-S: Intelligent Control Core for Emergency Lighting System

Introduction

In modern buildings and industrial facilities, emergency lighting systems are key equipment for ensuring the safe evacuation of personnel. Eaton, as a global leader in power management, has launched the CG Controller controller under its CEAG brand specifically designed for CG 2000 and ZB-S emergency lighting systems, providing centralized monitoring, testing, fault recording, and configuration management functions. This article is based on the official operating manual (document number: 30080001458), which comprehensively analyzes the functional characteristics, installation requirements, operating interface, menu system, and maintenance methods of CG Controller, providing professional technical references for electrical engineers and system integrators.

Product Overview and Technical Specifications

1.1 Applicable System

CG Controller is dedicated to monitoring and controlling the following CEAG safety lighting systems:

CG 2000 System: Central Power Supply Emergency Lighting System with Star Topology

ZB-S System: Distributed Emergency Lighting System Using Bus Technology

The controller can manage up to 32 systems of the same type simultaneously, communicate with each system through the LON FTT 10A interface, obtain real-time status information, and execute control instructions.

1.2 Technical Parameters

Parameter specifications

Power supply voltage 230 V AC ± 10% or 24 V DC

Power consumption 230V: 80 mA max; 24V: 450 mA max

Alarm contact 1 set of passive conversion contacts, 24V/0.5 A, freely programmable

Communication interface LON FTT 10A (connected to CG 2000/ZB-S)

Display backlit LCD, 4 lines x 20 characters, alphanumeric

Protection level IP65 (compliant with EN 60527)

Environmental temperature -5 ° C...+40 ° C

Relative humidity 0-95%, no condensation

The maximum size of the wiring terminal is 2.5 mm ²

Weight approximately 1.8 kg

Dimensions 184 x 240 x 112 mm

1.3 Compliance with standards

VDE 0108/10.89 (Standard for Emergency Lighting Systems)

DIN/VDE 0805/11.93 (Information Technology Equipment Security)

IEC 950 (Information Technology Equipment Security)

Development, manufacturing, and testing comply with DIN EN ISO 9001

Compliant with EU EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (as revised by 93/68/EEC), with CE marking

Safety regulations and operational responsibilities

2.1 Safety Warning

Unauthorized or unprofessional operation of equipment may result in the failure of main or emergency lighting, causing serious harm to personnel or equipment.

Before carrying out any operation on the emergency lighting system, it is necessary to ensure that the system has been powered off and to pay attention to the isolation between normal power supply and emergency power supply.

It is necessary to comply with the national safety regulations and accident prevention requirements for the installation and operation of electrical equipment.

2.2 Operator Responsibilities

The operator of the emergency lighting system is responsible for:

Organize and supervise all related work

Written regulations on job responsibilities, recording methods, responsible persons, and authorities

Develop and implement safety measures such as backup lighting, power isolation, lockout and tagout, safety signage, etc

Ensure regular inspection and testing of statutory requirements (functional testing, duration testing)

Record and archive the test results for regulatory review

2.3 Compliance Tips

The planning and programming of the system must be carried out by engineering personnel with professional knowledge

All modifications and security checks should be made by contacting the local CEAG office or authorized experts

Using CG-S lamps/ballasts not provided by CEAG may not guarantee full functionality

Installation and electrical connection

3.1 Mechanical Installation

The controller can be wall mounted (drilled according to Figure 1) or installed on a 35 mm DIN rail.

The fixing screws only need to be tightened by hand.

The installation location should avoid vibration, moisture, and corrosive gases, and the ambient temperature should be between -5 ° C and+40 ° C.

3.2 Electrical Connections

Power connection (see Figure 2):

230 V AC wiring: L (live wire), N (neutral wire), PE (ground wire)

24V DC wiring:+24V, GND

Maximum terminal capacity of 2.5 mm ²

Alarm contact (terminals 1-2-3):

Passive conversion contacts, programmable to be assigned to various events (such as total faults, battery failures, etc.)

Load capacity: 24V/0.5 A

Bus connection (see Figure 3):

Connect the bus cable from CG 2000 or ZB-S system to terminal A (2) B (2)

Each input provides 4 terminals for easy star or handle wiring

3.3 Initial Startup Settings

After power on, the LCD prompts to enter the current time and date, and confirm using the menu key or ← key.

To ensure accurate logging, all system clocks need to be synchronized:

Menu → Device Settings → Synchronize Clock

Register one or more emergency lighting systems:

Menu → Device Settings → Automatic Device Search

User interface and operation

4.1 Keyboard Definition

Key function

Switch the menu from the main screen to the main menu; Return to the previous level in the submenu and accept changes