Simplify Lighting Control with the New LCC Series Cabinets

Lighting control in commercial and institutional facilities should be straightforward. Yet, contractors, system integrators, and facility managers routinely run into a frustrating dilemma on job sites across the country.

When a project calls for straightforward scheduled lighting control, installers often face two bad options. The first is finding themselves forced to no-bid projects because they lack access to a prepackaged, contactor-based solution equipped with an astronomic 7-day time clock. The second is over specifying the job by using full-scale, networked relay panels where that high level of complexity is simply not required.

Over specifying a simple lighting project moves you away from the original intent of the electrical specification. It leads to unnecessary field wiring, complicated programming steps, high labor costs, and elevated risks of installation errors. Lighting control for straightforward applications has become far more complex than it needs to be.

At Functional Devices, Inc., we engineered a practical solution. We are proud to announce the official launch and manufacturing of our new LCC Series Lighting Contactor Cabinets. Designed to deliver all-in-one lighting control built for simplicity and long-term reliability, the LCC Series gives contractors and engineers the exact balance of performance, convenience, and value that modern projects demand.

The Core Problem: Overengineering Simple Lighting Applications

In many commercial spaces, lighting control requires basic automation like turning exterior perimeter lights on at dusk, switching off secondary hall lighting after business hours, or implementing scheduled holiday shut-offs.

When contractors try to install traditional multi-zone networked relay panels for these applications, they often run into several hurdles:

• Excessive Field Wiring: Complex multi-component panels require extensive wiring on site, increasing total labor hours.

• Programming Friction: Sophisticated software platforms demand specialized training and time-consuming commissioning just to program simple time schedules.

• Increased Failure Points: Adding unnecessary microprocessors, networked gateways, and complex communication buses introduces points of potential failure in applications that only require reliable ON and OFF scheduling.

• Higher Project Costs: Budgeting for full-scale building control panels on basic lighting jobs squeezes margins and opens the door for competitors.

The market needed a complete, factory-tested, prepackaged unit that eliminates on-site assembly while providing robust electrical switching. The LCC Series was built specifically to fill that gap.

Introducing the LCC Series Lighting Contactor Cabinets

The LCC Series combines scheduling, manual overrides, and automated switching into a single, factory-assembled, lockable enclosure. Instead of sourcing individual contactors, timers, and enclosures to assemble on a wall in the field, the LCC Series arrives completely integrated, tested, and ready to mount.

Available in three versatile configurations, the LCC Series scales effortlessly to meet the physical requirements of your panel location:

• LCC-4: Features a 4-pole contactor for standard smaller footprint applications.

• LCC-8: Features an 8-pole contactor setup (utilizing two 4-pole contactors) for medium lighting loads.

• LCC-12: Features a 12-pole contactor configuration (utilizing three 4-pole contactors) for higher density load control.

Every unit in the LCC Series is backed by our industry-leading 10-year warranty, giving specifiers and contractors complete confidence and peace of mind.

Key Technical Features Engineered for Simplicity and Performance

To ensure the LCC Series solves real-world installation headaches, our engineering team focused on adding high-value features directly into the core design.

Astronomic 7-Day / 365-Day Digital Time Clock

At the heart of every LCC unit is an intuitive astronomic digital timer. It automatically calculates sunrise and sunset times based on geographic zones, eliminating the need to manually adjust schedules as seasons change.

• Supports up to 96 scheduling set points for precise daily control.

• Includes up to 50 holiday and exception period set points to prevent lights from powering on during closed business days.

• Features Daylight Saving Time (DST) auto-adjustment and custom offset settings.

Maintenance-Free 100-Hour Supercapacitor

Traditional digital timers rely on internal coin cell batteries that deplete over time, leading to lost time settings during power outages and requiring ongoing maintenance calls. The LCC Series replaces battery backup with an advanced 100-hour supercapacitor. It holds power through extended electrical disruptions and recharges automatically, eliminating battery replacement maintenance forever.

Hand-Off-Auto (HOA) Switch with 2-Hour Override

Manual control is seamless. The cabinet includes a physical Hand-Off-Auto (HOA) switch for quick testing and manual control during maintenance. Furthermore, the system features a built-in 2-hour override mode that temporarily converts manual ON buttons into a timed override, making after-hours occupancy simple while preventing lights from accidentally being left on overnight.

Convenience and USB Scheduling Backup

Configuring multiple cabinets across a facility is fast. The digital timer includes a accessible USB port. Installers can set up the schedule on one cabinet, save it to a USB drive, and load it into every subsequent cabinet in seconds, dramatically reducing commissioning mistakes and labor time. 

Weather-Resistant NEMA 3R Enclosure

Whether installed in an interior electrical closet or mounted outdoors near a parking structure, the LCC Series is housed in a durable, lockable NEMA 3R enclosure designed to protect internal components against dust, rain, and ice formation.

External Control and Photocell Integration

Each LCC unit includes a dry contact input, making it easy to tie directly into an existing Building Management System (BMS) or central automation system. For outdoor dusk-to-dawn lighting control, every LCC unity comes standard with an exterior photocell featuring zero-crossing technology and built-in surge protection (255J MOV) for long service life.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Lighting Contactor Cabinets vs. Relay Panels: Choosing the Right Tool

Understanding where the LCC Series fits into your system architecture is key to maximizing cost efficiency. The LCC Series is not designed to replace comprehensive, networked relay panels across an entire high-rise facility. Instead, it complements them by offering a right-sized solution for standalone or localized application zones.

By choosing the LCC Series for straightforward zones, electrical contractors save significantly on labor costs while delivering a reliable, spec-compliant installation.

Where to Apply the LCC Series

The versatility, rugged construction, and prepackaged design of the LCC Series make it an ideal choice across a broad spectrum of commercial sectors:

• Commercial Buildings: Office spaces, corporate campuses, and multi-tenant utility spaces.

• Retail Environments: Grocery stores, strip malls, and big box retail stores requiring scheduled perimeter and signage lighting.

• Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing plants, logistics centers, and warehouse high-bay lighting.

• Outdoor & Site Lighting: Parking lots, parking garages, public parks, and building facade illumination.

• Institutional Facilities: K-12 schools, university campuses, and houses of worship.

• Healthcare Facilities: Hospitals, outpatient centers, and medical office buildings. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Lighting Control Cabinets

What is a Lighting Contactor Cabinet?

A Lighting Contactor Cabinet is a factory-assembled electrical panel that combines high-capacity electromechanical switches (contactors) with control devices like time clocks or photocells. It enables automated switching of high-amperage lighting circuits across commercial and industrial facilities from a single, centralized enclosure.

What is the difference between a lighting contactor panel and a relay panel?

Lighting contactor panels handle higher electrical loads per pole with simple scheduling controls like timers or photocells. Networked relay panels manage complex multi-zone logic and low-voltage dimming. Contactor cabinets offer a simpler, lower-cost, prepackaged solution for straightforward applications.

How does an astronomic time clock work in a lighting contactor cabinet?

An astronomic time clock calculates daily sunrise and sunset times based on geographic location. It automatically adjusts on and off switching times as seasons change throughout the year, removing the need for manual clock adjustments or external light sensors.

Why choose a supercapacitor over a battery backup in lighting controls?

A supercapacitor stores electrical energy without chemical degradation. Unlike coin cell batteries that drain and require periodic replacement, a 100-hour supercapacitor automatically recharges, maintains time schedules during outages, and eliminates ongoing battery replacement maintenance over the product's lifespan.

Can the LCC Series lighting contactor cabinet integrate with a BMS?

Yes. Every LCC Series cabinet features a built-in dry contact input. This allows external Building Management Systems (BMS), occupancy sensors, or remote switches to easily trigger cabinet contactors while maintaining local time clock capabilities.

Experience All-In-One Lighting Control Built for Simplicity

Stop choosing between losing bids or overengineering your commercial lighting control projects. The LCC Series Lighting Contactor Cabinets from Functional Devices, Inc. deliver the simplicity, flexibility, and rugged reliability you need to get the job done right, on schedule, and on budget.  

Backed by our 10-year warranty, the LCC-4, LCC-8, and LCC-12 bring peace of mind to every installation.

Ready to streamline your next lighting project?

Contact our technical sales team or visit functionaldevices.com today to review more information, or request a quote for your project!