I realize this is an old topic but am trying to do the same thing with very limited electrical skills/knowledge. Doesn't seem complicated but I want to ensure I am wiring correctly and avoid blowing the relay.
I am planning to add additional zones later after confirming I am happy with performance of a single, isolated zone. Remaining light run will operate by transformer's built-in timer.
To start, I would like to test controlling one run via the Zoos relay.
Can you either post a photo that more closely shows wiring out of transformer and into relay or describe the wiring diagram? (or both ?)
Your photo seems to indicate that each relay is controlling one zone. Is that correct? I was under the impression that each relay (Zoos Zen 17) was able to control two zones. Am I missing something?
Also, any idea how many watts the relay can handle? I want to ensure none of my zones have too many fixtures / exceed the wattage limit of each relay.
The wiring is fairly basic. You can ignore the red wire if you want (it is 14V, the transformer has a 12volt output, 14volt output, and common/ground). Just focus on the black and white one. I only used the 14v for some deck light require 14v.
You basically run one wire (in my case white) directly it the light run (plus one into the Xen17 for power to it). Then you run the other wire (black) thru the relay, so it controls the electricity on circuit. When the relay is "closed" power is sent to the lights" when the relay is "opened" the power is cut, lights go off.
each Zen17 can control 3 zones (R1, R2, R3). Wait I take that back, in double checking the new ones only have 2 relay R1/R2. Mine are older units that had 3.
It's a matter of amps not watts. If your running LEDs your fine. I have up to 20 lights on one relay.
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