<h1>Panel Link to QS Link Translator Overview</h1>
<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>This article will overview our Panel Link Translator, it’s features and compatibilities.</p>
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<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>The Panel Link Translator is a QS Devices that enables existing legacy panels in HomeWorks Illumination, HomeWorks Interactive, or HomeWorks QS to be upgraded to HomeWorks QSX by replacing the existing Module Interface, Spec Grade Interface,<span style='font-family: Arial, sans-serif;'>​</span> or 8-Series Processor with Internal Module Interface Link.</p>
<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>      HQMI-LX</p>
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<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>For more information on their detailed specifications, please see the <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/3691293_eng.pdf&#039; target='_blank'>Panel Link to QS Link Translator Specification Sheet</a></p>
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<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Designed for easy installation</p>
<ol style='margin-bottom: 0in;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Minimal panel modifications are required when replacing a module interface or specification grade panel interface.</li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Uses the same headers as the module interface or specification grade panel interface so that existing wire harnesses and terminal blocks can be re-used.  </li><li style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Uses the same panel mounting studs as the module interface and specification grade panel interface.</li></ol>
<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Local buttons and LEDs enable panel function testing and troubleshooting.</p>
<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Capable of being used in Manual Override applications or SENSE wire applications.</p>
<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>Can be powered by the existing 24VAC transformer or a QS Link Power Supply.</p>
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<h3 style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'><strong>Can the HQ-MI-LX be used to upgrade panels to systems other than HomeWorks QSX?</strong></h3>
<ul style='margin-bottom: 0in;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'><b>No</b>, but the UA-CS-LX does enable legacy panels from commercial systems to be upgraded to Athena</li></ul>
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<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'><strong>Which existing systems can be upgraded to HomeWorks QSX using the Panel Link Translator?</strong></p>
<ul style='margin-bottom: 0in;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'>HomeWorks Illumination, HomeWorks Interactive, or HomeWorks QS</li></ul>
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<p style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'><strong>Does the Panel Link Translator consume PDUs through the Top QS Link or the Bottom QS Link?</strong></p>
<ul style='margin-bottom: 0in;margin-top: 0px;'><li style='margin: 0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height: 115%;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;'><b>No.</b> The Panel Link Translator will only consume PDUs from a QS Link power group if the power terminals are connected to the QS Link V+ and COM.</li></ul>
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<p>For information on HomeWorks QSX Upgrades, please see <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/048840_eng.pdf&#039; target='_blank'>Lutron Application Note #840 (P/N 048840)</a></p>
<p>For information on manual override setup, please see <a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/manual_override_and_powpak.pdf&#0…; target='_blank'>Lutron Application Note #701 (P/N 048701)</a></p>
<p><span style='font-size: 10pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: HelveticaNeueLTStd-Lt, sans-serif;'>For information on power draw units (PDUs) on the QS Link, please see </span><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/369405_pdu_spec_submittal.pdf&#039; target='_blank'><span style='font-size: 10pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: HelveticaNeueLTStd-Lt, sans-serif;'>Lutron Specification Submittal P/N 369405</span></a></p>
<p><span style='font-size: 10pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: HelveticaNeueLTStd-Lt, sans-serif;'>For information on residential and commercial system rules, please see </span><a href='https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/369821_lutron_residential_and_com…; target='_blank'><span style='font-size: 10pt;line-height: 115%;font-family: HelveticaNeueLTStd-Lt, sans-serif;'>Lutron Specification Submittal (P/N 369821)</span></a></p>