Recommended tools and materials for ACT/Grid/Suspended ceiling installs

(Supplied by others)

• Large flat head screwdriver (to open K.O.)
• Pozidriv screwdriver or Pozidriv screwdriver bit (for Grid clips screws)
• 12-Gauge (1.5mm) hanger wire
• 12-2 or 14-2 WG NM-B Romex and 1/2 in. Romex Electrical Wire Clamp. Suitable for use with Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) and Squeeze Connector. 1/2 in. Knockout 90-Degree Connectors are required for tight two dimensional arrays.

Recommended tools and materials for drywall/plasterboard installs

(Supplied by others)

• M6 hexagonal nut driver (nut spinner) with 10mm (13/32 in.) hex size
• Drywall saw
• Laser level (to align cut-out or when installing multiple fixtures)
• Tape measure
• Large flat head screwdriver (to open K.O.)
• Pozidriv screwdriver or Pozidriv screwdriver bit (for wood screws)
• 6x #10 (5mm) countersunk wood screws for wood joists, or self-tapping/self-drilling screws (e.g. MF20 wafertek screws) for metal channels.
• 12-2 or 14-2 WG NM-B Romex and 1/2 in. Romex Electrical Wire Clamp. Suitable for use with Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) and Squeeze Connector. 1/2 in. Knockout 90-Degree Connectors are required for tight two dimensional arrays.

Individual drywall/plasterboard installations with joists

Joist Mounting Kit supplied when spec code "JB" is used for mounting option.

Individual drywall/plasterboard installs without wood joists

ACT/Grid/suspended ceilings installations

Grid Clip Mounting Kit supplied when spec code "GC" is used for mounting option.

Individual vertical (In-wall) installations

Tight array with drywall/plasterboard ceilings or walls installations

Wall tight array with metal studs (1×4, 2×4, 1.5×4 fixtures)

For landscape orientation 4ft fixtures (CS14, CS24, CS154) in a tight wall array using metal stud framing.

Front View (Without Drywall)

Mounting Close-ups

Surface mount installations

Surface Mount Kit supplied when spec code "SM" is used for mounting option.

⚠ Safety Note: Gloves are recommended when handling the surface mount kit as edges may be sharp.

Step 1: Locate and Mark Studs

For remodeling/retrofit, use a stud finder to locate and mark studs. Mark and measure actual on-center stud spacings (OC). Typical spacing is 16" O.C.

Stud Finder: Use a quality stud finder to locate wood joists behind drywall. Mark both edges of each stud to ensure accurate centering of screws.

Surface mount installations (continued)

Step 2: Cut and Mount Plywood Backing Plate

Note: Plywood backing plate and mounting hardware supplied by others.

Equipment and Parts:
• ≥4x Wood screws (#12 x 2" Phillips Pan Head Wood Screws, e.g., Homedepot #802572 or Lowes #57385)
• 4x 1/4-in 1-in Self-Drilling wood screws (e.g., Strong-Tie, Homedepot, Lowes #SDS25112-R25)

Steps:
1) Cut a 3/8" thick plywood back plate to suit the fixture size (see table below).
2) Mounting holes can be with 1/4" screws or bolts. 1/4"-20 Machine screws and wood insert nuts can be used if junction box requires frequent inspections as wood screw holes can be damaged over time. Self-drilling wood screws are faster.
3) Pilot holes into wood are not required for mounting holes if using self-drilling wood screws. However, drilling through drywall with a 1/4" is recommended to avoid lifting.

Fixture size	Backing plate minimum size			Mounting holes
	Length(L)	Width(W)	Thickness	X	Y	Drill bit
1x2	23"-1/2	5"	3/8"	3.74" (95mm)	22.05" (560mm)	23/64"
1x4	47"	5"	3/8"	3.74" (95mm)	45.67" (1160mm)	23/64"
2x2	23"-1/4	17"	3/8"	15"-3/4 (400mm)	22.05" (560mm)	23/64"
1.5x4	47"	5"	3/8"	3.74" (95mm)	45.67" (1160mm)	23/64"
2x4	47"	17"	3/8"	15"-3/4 (400mm)	45.67" (1160mm)	23/64"

Note: Only 3/8" plywood is recommended for the backing plate. 1/4", 1/2", and 3/4" thicknesses are NOT suitable.

Surface mount installations (continued)

Step 3: Mount Fixture and Close Trim

Mount the fixture to the plywood backing plate using the 4 mounting holes at the corners. Once secured, close the front trim to complete the installation.

Screw locations

Complete installation by securing trim.

Note: Use 4 screws at the corner mounting holes. Select appropriate fasteners for your backing plate (wood screws, machine screws with nuts, etc.).

Mounting Holes & Wiring Connections

⚠ IMPORTANT: Only use the existing mounting holes to secure the fixture. DO NOT drill additional holes — LEDs and circuit boards are located along the edges and drilling may cause permanent damage to the fixture.

⚠ Wireless Group Installation

Unlike typical fixtures that each require individual control wiring, Innerscene uses wireless groups to reduce installation cost and ensure perfect synchronization. Each group has one Primary fixture (with control wiring) that wirelessly coordinates all Secondary fixtures in the group—eliminating voltage drop issues and ensuring all fixtures match brightness and color exactly.

Installation Steps

1

Sort by Group:Group all boxes with the same Wireless Group number

2

Install Together:All fixtures in a group go in the same room/area

3

Stay in Range:Keep Secondary fixtures within ~50ft of Primary

4

Wire Primary Only:Connect control wiring to Primary; Secondary needs power only

5

Test:Verify all fixtures in a group dim and change color together

Wireless Star Network

Primary (blue) in center, Secondary fixtures within ~50ft

Commissioning

Factory Pre-Commissioning

When ordering Circadian Sky fixtures from Innerscene with factory pre-commissioning, the local time and geolocation will be saved into the Primary fixture. The Primary fixture contains a non-rechargeable battery that will maintain the clock for around 10 years (or indefinitely if power to the fixture is maintained and dimming is used to turn off the fixture).

Primary vs Secondary Fixtures: The Primary fixture is the only fixture to require hard-wired control signals (unless using Casambi Controls). It will automatically send out dimming and colour control signals wirelessly to nearby Secondary fixtures within the same zone.

Programming Codes

The programming code in your spec determines the default behavior:

Note: For P0001 and P0002, external dimmer signals are ignored for the first second after power on. If external control changes after this, the automated schedule will be overridden.

On-Site Schedule Configuration

To update the schedule on-site, connect to the fixture's WiFi network (e.g., Innerscene-0-10V-XXXX or Innerscene-cas-XXXX) using password "innerscene", then navigate to 172.30.0.1 in a web browser to access the configuration interface.

For detailed scheduling instructions, scan the QR code or visit our help page.

Scheduling Help

Casambi Controls

Casambi offer a comprehensive ecosystem of wired and wireless controls to work with Innerscene light fixtures. For North America, wall switches are available in either hard wired or battery powered versions with different face plates and button configurations as shown below, available from Magtech Industries Corp.

CASAMBI CONTROLS GUIDE

For detailed instructions on Casambi app setup, network configuration, scene programming, and circadian profile customization, scan the QR code or visit:

innerscene.com/support/casambi-controls-guide

Dual channel 0-10/1-10V Controls

Innerscene fixtures support sink and source current with auto-detect. Innerscene also supports log/linear options and digital trim controls using its built-in WiFi interface.

Acuity Brands' nLight™ wired system

Two 0-10V dimmer switches (example: Lutron Diva™ or Nova T™)

Single channel 0-10/1-10V Controls

Innerscene fixtures support sink and source current with auto-detect. Innerscene also supports log/linear options and digital trim controls using its built-in WiFi interface.

Single channel 0-10V dimmer switch (example: Lutron DVSTV-WH, NTSTV-DV-WH, or Leviton IP710-DLZ)

Diva and Nova T are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Company.

DMX Controls

DMX Wiring and Setup

for Installers

1. If the fixture is at the end of the signal run then fixture to Termination. DIP switch on Daugterboard postition 1 to ON/UP.
2. Set the same starting channel on the fixture as the DMX controller/console using the DIP switch. The DIP switch use Binary encoding, for example, channel 17 is 0000010000.
3. By default the switches at all set to OFF and will not respond to DMX signals.
4. First channel is Intensity/Dimming. Second channel is Color/Tuning. For example, if starting channel is set to 17, channel 17 is Dimming control (Intensity), channel 18 is Color control (CT).

CIRCADIAN SKY DMX DAUGHERBOARD

DALI Controls

Caution: only DALI-2 DT8 Tc tunable white profile is supported. For dual address DALI-1 please contact Innerscene support line.

DALI-2 DT8 Tc System Wiring