C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Architectural Dimmers

Technical Information for Electrical Consultants and Lighting Designers

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C-Bus 12 Channel Professional Architectural Dimmers

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General Description...... 2 2 Product Range...... 3 3 Features...... 4 4 Specifications ...... 5 4.1 Number of Dimming Channels...... 5 4.2 Compatible loads ...... 5 4.3 Advanced Phase Control ...... 5 4.4 C-Bus Connection...... 6 4.5 Unit and C-Bus Indicators ...... 6 4.6 DMX Connection ...... 6 4.7 Seven Segment Display ...... 6 4.8 Indicators...... 6 4.9 Remote Overrides ...... 6 4.10 System Functions...... 6 4.11 Common functions ...... 6 4.12 Advanced Features Menu...... 7 4.13 Channel Status LED Definition ...... 7 4.14 DMX Mode...... 7 4.15 C-Bus Mode...... 8 4.16 Dimmer Behaviour ...... 8 5 Dimmer Programming...... 12 5.1 Learn Mode Programming...... 12 5.2 Installation Software Programming...... 12 6 Product Specifications...... 26 7 Mechanical Specifications ...... 29 7.1 Dimensions...... 29 7.2 Mounting Brackets ...... 30 8 Standards Complied ...... 31 9 Dimmer Connection...... 32 9.1 Power Connections...... 32 9.2 Connecting output loads ...... 32 9.3 Connecting C-Bus input ...... 33 9.4 Connecting C-Bus remote override input ...... 34 9.5 C-Bus Power requirements...... 34 9.6 Connecting DMX-512 input ...... 34 10 Example Connection Diagrams ...... 35

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1 General Description The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers are rugged, high quality dimmer packs that are specifically designed for architectural dimming applications. The “Advanced Phase Control” (APC) switching technique gives greater efficiency resulting in cooler operation and ultimately improved reliability. The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers feature microprocessor-based digital control. Front panel buttons, channel switches, LED indicators and seven-segment display enable the user to monitor and select the built-in functions. The user has the ability to select the DMX address, test selected channels while the remainder of the dimmer stays “on line”, select output voltage (eg 120V RMS) or ramp curves for designated channels. Other functions provided include dimmer “soft” start and channel-by-channel preheat function. The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers feature opto-controlled electronics switching devices with carefully designed chokes. These chokes provide high rise-time along with excellent high frequency noise suppression and low acoustic noise. The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers have been designed to allow for future optional upgrades to the operating system. Control to the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers can be from either a DMX-512 source connected to the optional sockets at the front panel or from C-Bus connected to either the front- mounted RJ-45’s or the internal connectors. The dimmed outlets and the three-phase power entry are located on the rear panel inside the dimmer.

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2 Product Range L5112D10B2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 10A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (1P), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology.

L5112D12B2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 12A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (1P), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. L5112D16B2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 16A, 220- 240Vac, MCCB protection (1P), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. L5112D10B2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 10A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (DPN), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. L5112D12BN2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 12A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (DPN), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. L5112D16BN2 C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 16A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (DPN), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology.

L5112D10B2S C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 10A, 220-240Vac, MCCB protection (1P), 200uSec rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. 1 7 Socket outlets for individual channels. 2 8

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L5112D10BN2S C-Bus Professional Dimmer, 12 Channel, 10A, 5 11

220-240Vac, MCCB protection (DPN), 200uSec 6 12 rise time, 40-80Hz, with APC technology. Socket outlets for individual channels.

5150SMB Shallow Mounting Bracket 5150DMB Deep Mounting Bracket 5150DMX DMX Connector Kit

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3 Features • Patented APC technology, which means that the dimmer has greater efficiency than conventional leading edge dimmer technology resulting in cooler operation and improved reliability. • Intuitive operator interface including: o Direct access to frequently used functions o LED per channel of indication of level and status • The electronic design includes a powerful DSP processor, which results in a dimmer with unsurpassed power for a product of this class. • Extensive software features including: o Voltage limiting o User-selectable dimming curves o Soft-patch of output channels to DMX o Configurable fade rates o 32 configurable C-Bus scenes o Restore scene • Software-configurable from C-Bus • Soft Start • Rugged, light-weight steel construction • Cool, quiet and reliable operation • Dynamic, real-time Frequency Tracking provides the flexibility to operate from 40Hz to 80Hz, even on distorted supply including generators. • Output voltage line regulation • Thermal/magnetic circuit breakers. • LED "phase available" indication • C-Bus and DMX512 Control protocols • Remote override control • C-Bus network voltage measurement available via C-Bus network • Built in selectable C-Bus network burden and network clock generator for simple network installations • Status monitoring and remote reporting • Totally digital hard firing which means that the dimmer has excellent immunity to mains supply ripple and fluctuation resulting in excellent load brightness stability and less flicker. • 13 bit fade resolution, which means that the dimmer has extremely smooth fading.

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4 Specifications

4.1 Number of Dimming Channels The Dimmer range supports 12 dimming channels at 10A, 12A or 16A per channel (Model Dependant), up to a maximum input current of 50A per phase

4.2 Compatible loads The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers are capable of dimming several categories of lighting loads. Resistive loads, eg. Incandescent and tungsten halogen lamps. Inductive loads, eg. Iron core transformers for LV lighting, ceiling fans. Electronic loads compatible with phase control, eg. Electronic transformers for LV lighting, some electronic ballasts for fluorescent lighting and discharge lamps. Inductive-Input Electronic Transformers – Full load rating The full load rating of the 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers applies when using these types of electronic transformers and also iron core transformers. Capacitive-Input Electronic Transformers – Full load rating The full load rating of the 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers applies when using these types of electronic transformers. Load Type Minimum loading

Resistive and Incandescent 60 Watts Inductive (e.g. transformers, AC 100 Watts motors) Capacitive (e.g. electronic low voltage 100 Watts transformers)

4.3 Advanced Phase Control Professional lighting dimmers include an inductive filter to reduce harmonics (and thus acoustic noise and electrical interference). As filter performance (i.e., rise time) is increased, efficiency is reduced because energy is lost in the filter in the form of heat. The C-Bus High Powered Dimmer Range incorporates Patented ‘Advanced Phase Control’ circuitry to avoid the filter inefficiencies associated with traditional Phase Control Dimming. In traditional Phase Controlled Dimmers, all the power flows through the filter for a relatively long period of time, whilst in Advanced Phased Control most of the power flows through a second circuit, which has minimal losses associated with it. In each half cycle of the 240Vac mains waveform, the load is turned on via an APC circuit that includes a large filter to control EMC and rise time. Once the load is ‘on’, a second APC circuit (that has less impedance than the first) is switched in. Most of the power to the load then goes through the second circuit. In this way, the filter inefficiencies, normally associated with Phase Control due to all the power flowing through the filter for a relatively long period of time, are bypassed. Using this patented technology, C-Bus Advanced Phase Control dimmers allow cooler operation. The wire size of the choke can also be reduced, resulting in reduced overall dimmer weight and size.

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4.4 C-Bus Connection The Dimmer includes two RJ45 connectors used for C-Bus connection. The RJ45 connectors are mounted side by side on the surface of the unit where they are accessible when the unit is wall mounted. The Dimmer also includes two internally mounted 4-way connectors; one for C-Bus connection and the other are for remote overrides.

4.5 Unit and C-Bus Indicators The Dimmer is fitted with two indicator LED's that show 'Unit' and 'C-Bus' status. The Unit and C- Bus indicators are positioned on the Control Panel of the Dimmer, directly above the C-Bus RJ45 connectors. These LED indicators are green when active; and OFF when inactive.

4.6 DMX Connection The Dimmer includes two external connectors for DMX512 control, one DMX IN and the other DMX OUT. The Dimmer includes an internal 3-pin Phoenix connector for connecting DMX to the unit.

4.7 Seven Segment Display A 3-character, 7-Segment Display is fitted to the Control Panel. This display is used for displaying unit status, configuration and programming information.

4.8 Indicators Next to each of the twelve channel buttons is a bi-colour LED used to indicate channel status. The Dimmer Control Panel includes three green phase status indicators, one indicator for each phase. The Dimmer Control Panel includes an amber LED used to indicate DMX512 status as follows: • If DMX has not been connected then the LED is OFF. • If DMX is present the LED are ON. • If DMX is lost the LED flashes. The Dimmer Control Panel includes a green LED used to indicate dimmer status. This LED is labelled 'RUN' and pulses on and off to indicate the dimmer is running correctly. The Dimmer Control Panel includes a red LED used to indicate DMX status. ON indicates that the 7- Segment Display is currently displaying the DMX address. Also included is a red LED used to indicate DMX level status. ON indicates that the 7-Segment Display is currently displaying the DMX level.

4.9 Remote Overrides The Dimmer allows remote override of all channels under C-Bus control by appropriate wiring connected to the C-Bus RJ45 Connections or to the internal 4-way connector.

4.10 System Functions The Dimmer, when appropriately configured via C-Bus software, can act as a C-Bus clock generator and/or a C-Bus burden device for the C-Bus network. The unit also includes an imbedded, unique C-Bus serial number.

4.11 Common functions Holding down the CONTROL button on the Dimmer Control Panel and pressing a channel button at the same time toggles that channel between normal operation and being disabled. Holding down the FLASH button on the Dimmer Control Panel and pressing a channel button flashes the channel as follows: • If the channel output is at a level less or equal to 80% the channel is flashed to 100% Clipsal Integrated System Pty Ltd Page 6

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• If the channel output is greater than 80% the channel is flashed to 10% • While the channel is being flashed the level that it is being flashed to are shown on the 7- Segment Display and the LEVEL LED on the front panel is lit. Pressing and holding the FLASH button on the Dimmer Control Panel and then pressing the CONTROL button displays the Dimmer software version number in the 7-Segment Display.

4.12 Advanced Features Menu Pressing and holding the FLASH button on the Dimmer Control Panel and then holding the CONTROL button for 3 seconds enters the Advanced Features menu. When the Dimmer Advanced Features menu is active the current menu items are shown on the 7- Segment Display, the CONTROL and FLASH buttons cycle forwards and backwards through the menu and the SET button enters a menu item. The Dimmer Advanced Features menu allows the following properties of each channel to be set: • Channel Line Voltage. The Dimmer Advanced Feature Channel Line Voltage option allows the user to specify a maximum RMS output voltage of the channel in the range of 50..220 Volts (RMS) or Line. • Minimum Level. The Dimmer Advanced Feature Minimum Level function sets the minimum channel output level for each channel in the range 0..100%. • Maximum Level. The Dimmer Advanced Feature Maximum Level function sets the maximum channel output level for each channel in the range 0..100%. • DMX Patch. The Dimmer Advanced Feature DMX Patch function allows the user to manually assign a DMX channel for each output channel, in the range 1..512. • Output Curve. The Dimmer Advanced Feature Output Curve function allows the user to specify an output curve for each channel, in the range 1..6.

4.13 Channel Status LED Definition The Dimmer indicates a channel is under DMX control or under local control by setting the corresponding channel LED to green. The Dimmer indicates a channel is under C-Bus control by setting the corresponding channel LED to amber. The Dimmer indicates a channel fault has occurred by setting the corresponding channel LED to red. The Dimmer indicates that the user has disabled the channel by flashing the corresponding channel LED red. The Dimmer indicates that the channel output is 0% by turning the corresponding channel LED off.

4.14 DMX Mode When DMX mode is enabled, dimmer output channels in the DMX patch respond to DMX commands. If C-Bus in the Dimmer is not powered the seven-segment display on the Dimmer Control Panel shows the base DMX address for the output channel to DMX channel mapping or 'PAT' if a DMX patch that is not 1:1 has been implemented. When a Dimmer channel Button for a channel under DMX control is pressed and held, the 7- Segment Display shows the current output level in percent for that channel by a combination of the following parameters: • DMX input level for the channel • The dimming curve applied to the channel • The min and max levels applied to the channel • Whether the channel is isolated • Whether the channel is disabled

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4.15 C-Bus Mode If C-Bus is present in the Dimmer and communicating successfully, the 7-Segment Display displays 'BUS'. If a Button for a channel under C-Bus control is pressed and the dimmer is not in Local Toggle mode it enters Local Toggle mode, flash the UNIT LED at 90% duty cycle and ignore C-Bus messages for that channel (because it has been overridden locally) except if the C-Bus priority flag is set in the software GUI. If a dimmer Button is pressed, for a channel under C-Bus control & in Local Toggle mode, the dimmer toggles that channel between the Maximum level and the Minimum level. Double-clicking a channel Button returns that channel to C-Bus mode, however the unit remains in Local Toggle mode. A long press event on a channel Button causes the unit to exit Local Toggle mode if it was in that mode. The dimmer enters C-Bus Learn Mode when a user presses and holds a channel button for 10 seconds and the channel is under C-Bus control and the C-Bus network is not already in Learn Mode.

4.16 Dimmer Behaviour

4.16.1 General Behaviour The Dimmer uses level information received from C-Bus to set control channel levels as appropriate for channels under C-Bus control. The Dimmer uses information received on the C-Bus Control Trigger application to initiate Scenes, depending upon Scene configuration. The Dimmer uses information received on the C-Bus Control Enable application to enable or disable DMX control of those channels in the DMX patch. The Dimmer channel override button presses to C-Bus (only for channels under C-Bus control). When a Scene is triggered the Dimmer sends appropriate information to ensure that C-Bus groups are updated to remain consistent with the dimmer channel state.

4.16.2 Remote Overrides C-Bus remote overrides to the Dimmer may be activated by the use of the two C-Bus RJ45 connectors or the 4-way internal C-Bus connector. When the OFF remote override input to the Dimmer is activated, all output channels under C-Bus control are set to their minimum level, irrespective of the level set by C-Bus commands or Buttons. When the ON remote override input to the Dimmer is activated, all output channels are set to their maximum level, irrespective of the level set by C-Bus commands or Buttons.

4.16.3 Local Toggle Keys The Dimmer utilises channel override button press information in a consistent manner with the local toggle keys on other Learn-mode DIN rail C-Bus units.

4.16.4 C-Bus 2 Learn Mode The dimmer is able to participate in C-Bus Learn Mode. The Unit and C-Bus indicators flash alternately on the Control Surface of the dimmer when the unit is in C- Learn Mode. Only channels of the Dimmer that are under C-Bus control are capable of causing the unit to enter, and be programmed, during Learn Mode.

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4.16.5 C-Bus Disable A user is able to stop selected output channels of the Dimmer responding to C-Bus messages by use of a user-defined Enable Group on the C-Bus Control Enable application. The Dimmer has its response to C-Bus messages enabled or disabled by setting that Trigger Group to Action Selector $FF to allow the Dimmer to respond to C-Bus messages or by setting that Trigger Group to Action Selector $00 to cause the Dimmer to stop responding to C-Bus messages. The ability to stop an output channel of the Dimmer responding to C-Bus are configurable on a per- channel basis. When an output channel of the Dimmer has been set to ignore C-Bus commands and is not in DMX mode, the output channel holds its current output level.

4.16.6 C-Bus to DMX Switching The Dimmer uses a user-selectable C-Bus Enable Group on the C-Bus Enable Control application for switching a channel between C-Bus and DMX control. The Dimmer uses a group on the Enable Control application in the following way: • Action Selector 0 (?level 0) to indicate C-Bus mode • Action Selector 255 (?level $FF) to indicate DMX mode • No response when the action selector is from $01 to $FE inclusive When a Dimmer channel is under DMX control, those channels that are in the DMX patch will respond exclusively to DMX input. When returning from DMX to C-Bus control the Dimmer either fade the channel, at a configured rate, to the current C-Bus level or ramp C-Bus to the current DMX channel level at a configured rate. The Dimmer behaviour when returning from DMX to C-Bus control is selectable on a per-channel basis. If the Dimmer is to adopt C-Bus levels when returning from DMX mode, it fades the output channel levels from the DMX level to the C-Bus level; and fades at a rate that is consistent with C-Bus fade rates. If the Dimmer is to update C-Bus to match the current output levels when returning from DMX mode, it sends commands to update C-Bus to the new level and uses appropriate fade rates that are consistent with C-Bus fade rates.

4.16.7 C-Bus Loss In the event of a loss of C-Bus power to the dimmer, only those channels under C-Bus control are affected. The Dimmer has a GUI programmable setting used to determine how it will behave if C- Bus is lost as follows: Play the Restore Scene and apply it to all channels that are currently under C-Bus control; or Hold output channels at their current level if the setting is not set.

4.16.8 DMX Loss The loss of DMX to the Dimmer only affects those channels that are currently under DMX control. The loss of DMX to the Dimmer causes all channels that are currently under DMX control to remain at their current level.

4.16.9 Power Loss The loss of mains power to the Dimmer causes the dimmer to go off, although C-Bus may still remain powered via the C-Bus network.

4.16.10 C-Bus Recovery If a channel source of the Dimmer is set to C-Bus, the recovery of C-Bus causes the output channel to fade to the C-Bus level.

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4.16.11 DMX Recovery If a channel source of the Dimmer is set to DMX, the recovery of DMX causes the output channel to fade to the DMX level. The fade rate of the Dimmer upon the recovery of DMX is user-selectable on a per-channel basis.

4.16.12 Power Recovery If, at power recovery, the channel source is C-Bus, the output channel will fade to the C-Bus level. If, at power recovery, the channel source is C-Bus is NOT present, the Dimmer either takes its channel level from the Restore Scene at the set fade rate if the Use Restore Scene flag is set or remains off if the Use Restore Scene flag is not set. If, at power recovery, the channel source is DMX and DMX is present, the Dimmer causes the output channel to fade to the DMX level. If, at power recovery, the channel source is DMX and DMX is NOT present the Dimmer either takes its channel level from the Restore Scene at the set fade rate if the Use Restore Scene flag is set; or remains off if the Use Restore Scene flag is not set.

4.16.13 Scenes The Dimmer supports 33 Scenes, consisting of 32 User Scenes; and 1 Restore Scene. Each Dimmer Scene can be used as either a 'Basic' or 'Advanced Scene'. A separate Dimmer Scene is used as a Restore Scene, used for power recovery. A flag enables the use of the Dimmer Restore Scene. The Dimmer Restore Scene cannot be triggered from C-Bus.

4.16.14 Basic Scenes Each Basic Scene is associated with a C-Bus Trigger Group on the C-Bus Control Application, $CA, in the range 0..254, or 255 if the scene is unused. Each Basic Scene is associated with a C-Bus Trigger Group Action Selector in the range 0..255. The output channel levels within the Scene of a Basic Scene is selectable in the range 0..255. A Basic Scene functions as a single Scene and allows the assignment of a C-Bus Trigger Group Action Selector (i.e., level) in the range 0..255 to the Scene. A Basic Scene consists of used C-Bus Lighting Application Groups, corresponding to Dimmer Output Channels, and their desired levels. When the Dimmer receives a C-Bus message with Group Address and Action Selector matching a Scene it fades the output channels that are a part of the Scene to the set level in the set time. The Basic Scene has a user-selectable fade rate that corresponds to a C-Bus fade rate. The Dimmer determines the appropriate C-Bus fade rate based on the start level, end level and the total ramp time, given that C-Bus ramp rates are based on full-scale ramp times.

4.16.15 Advanced Scenes Each Advanced Scene is associated with a C-Bus Trigger Group on the Control Application, $CA, in the range 0..254, or 255 if the scene is unused, that is global for that Scene. Each Advanced Scene consists of an On Scene and an Off Scene. Each Scene of a Advanced Scene consists of used C-Bus Lighting Application Groups, corresponding to Dimmer Output Channels, and their desired levels. The output channel levels within each Advanced Scene are selectable in the range 0..255. There are a separate fade rate for both the On and Off Scenes of a Advanced Scene. Each Advanced Scene has a user-selectable fade rate that corresponds to a C-Bus fade rate. The fade rate for each Advanced Scene applies to all channels.

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When the Dimmer receives a C-Bus message with Trigger Group matching a Scene it fades the output channels that are a part of the Scene to a level and at a rate in proportion to the Action Selector received. The Dimmer determines the appropriate C-Bus fade rate based on the start level, end level and the total ramp time, given that C-Bus ramp rates are based on full-scale ramp times.

4.16.16 Control Priority The control priority of the signals used to drive the loads is as follows • Channels Under C-Bus Control 1. C-Bus Group Address level (Lowest Priority) 2. Local toggle 3. Remote override On 4. Remote override Off 5. Flash channel 6. Minimum level scaling 7. Maximum level scaling 8. Channel curve scaling 9. Channel Isolate 10. Max voltage scaling (Highest Priority) • Channels Under DMX Control 1. DMX Channel level (Lowest Priority) 2. Flash channel 3. Minimum level scaling 4. Maximum level scaling 5. Channel curve scaling 6. Channel Isolate 7. Max voltage scaling (Highest Priority)

4.16.17 C-Bus Level Store The Dimmer stores the current C-Bus levels for C-Bus Group Addresses that are associated with Dimmer output channels in non-volatile memory. The Dimmer stores the current C-Bus Levels only after a reasonable period of time where the C-Bus Group Addresses that are associated with Dimmer output channels have not changed their respective Levels.

4.16.18 Information Request from C-Bus The Dimmer allows for the following information to be requested from the C-Bus Network: • Number of channels in use • Scaling and other options byte • Used Channels last valid C-Bus Levels • Dimmer manufacturer • Dimmer type and firmware version

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5 Dimmer Programming

5.1 Learn Mode Programming The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer Units, in common with all C-Bus2 units may be programmed with the installation software or by means of learn mode. The Learn Mode programming provides basic configuration functions without the requirement for a computer to be connected to the C-Bus Network. This enables quick configuration of a C-Bus Network when it is installed. This mode is enabled by pressing one of the override buttons on a C- Bus2 output unit for 10 seconds until the Unit and C-Bus lights flash alternately. Once the Learn Mode is enabled, the override switch associated with the desired output channel (or channels) is (are) pressed. A key on a C-Bus input unit to control this (these) loads is then pressed. Once all selections have been made, the Learn Mode is exited by pressing any override switch on a C-Bus2 output unit which is taking part in learn mode. The operation can now be tested by pressing the key on the C-Bus input unit.

5.2 Installation Software Programming

5.2.1 Installation Software The Installer GUI for the Dimmer operates as part of the Clipsal C-Bus Installation Software V 2.7.0 or newer. The Installer GUI does not support C-Bus Logic functions. The traditional way to program a C-Bus unit is via the installation software and for detailed control there is no better way to program a unit. The installation software network browser displays the C- Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer Units as type DIMPR12. Double clicking on the line for the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer Unit produces the following display.

5.2.2 Configuration One of the first things that must be done is the retrieval of the unit configuration. Unlike other C-Bus products not all the information about the unit can be stored in the C-Bus database. As such an ini file is used for advanced parameter storage. To upload the unit configuration simply double click on the line for the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Unit in the C-Bus Installation Software Browser. A dialogue box asking if you want to retrieve the stored scenes from the unit. Click Yes or No as to whether or not you wish to upload the Scene data from the Unit. A progress bar, like the one below, indicates the progress of the data.

After upload of the unit parameters the screen like the one on the following page will be displayed.

5.2.3 Unit Parameters In common with all unit GUI templates the GUI contains six boxes containing the Project name, the Network name, the Application, the Part, the Unit number and the Area address of the unit. The Part, Application and Area fields can be edited here. The Project, Network and Unit fields cannot and are subsequently greyed out.

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The top row of tabs provides access to various aspects of C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series programming. These cover basic C-Bus settings, Channel setup for C-Bus and DMX, the Restore Scene, Scene setup, Global Parameters and Status.

5.2.4 Channel Setup The Channel Setup Tab allows the configuration of the primary Channel settings as well as the C-Bus settings for each channel. The settings that are available cover the C-Bus Group, the lighting dimming curve, the minimum level, the maximum level, the C-Bus Lock and the maximum voltage. All of these settings are on a per-channel basis. Additionally the C-Bus Lock Enable Group can be defined.

5.2.4.1 C-Bus Group Address Assignment Each channel can be assigned to a C-Bus Group Address. Channels can share the same Group Address if desired, yet still maintain other properties that are unique to each channel with respects to dimming curve etc. Clipsal Integrated System Pty Ltd Page 13

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To assign a C-Bus Group Address to an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available Group addresses. Click on the Group Address that you wish to use.

5.2.4.2 Dimming Curve Each output channel of the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer can have a user-selectable light-dimming curve. The dimming curve determines how the unit responds to changes in dimmer input.

Typically a fade curve is used to compensate for the non-linear response of the power modules. By default the Lite 3 curve (curve 3) is applied to each dimmer channel. This curve has been developed over a period of time to produce a fade that is pleasing to the eye for 1kW to 2kW loads. To assign a Dimming Curve to an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available Dimming Curves. Click on the Curve that you wish to use.

5.2.4.3 Minimum Level The Minimum Level allows a minimum output level to be specified for each channel. The use of the minimum brightness feature will scale the output of the channel so that a 0% input signal will correspond to the minimum brightness level.

To specify a Minimum Level for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available Minimum Levels from 0% to the current Maximum Level value in 1% increments. Click on the Minimum Level that you wish to use.

5.2.4.4 Maximum Level The Maximum Level allows a minimum output level to be specified for each channel. The use of the maximum brighness feature will scale the output of the channel so that a 100% input signal will correspond to the maximum brightness level.

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To specify a Maximum Level for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available Maximum Levels from the current Minimum Level value to 100% in 1% increments. Click on the Maximum Level that you wish to use.

5.2.4.5 C-Bus Lock & C-Bus Lock Group The C-Bus Lock feature allows an operator to cause selected output channels to stop responding to C-Bus commands without switching them over to DMX control. This feature allows various loads to be locked at their current lighting levels. The unit will continue to monitor changes in C-Bus lighting level and, when the C-Bus Lock is turned off, resume the current C-Bus state.

The C-Bus Lock Group represents the Enable Group Address on the Enable Control Application ($CB) that is to be used to turn this feature on and off. Turning this Enable Group on enables the C-Bus Lock and turning the Enable Group off again disables the C-Bus Lock feature.

To specify which channels are to be locked at their current output level, simply click the check-box for the respective channels. To specify the Enable Control Group to use for this feature simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available Enable Group Addresses. Click on the Group that you wish to use.

5.2.4.6 Maximum Output Voltage The output of each channel may be limited in a range 50..220 Volts RMS or LIN (default) for supply line voltage with no limiting. This is done by monitoring the line voltage for each phase and compensating for any changes and is accurate to 10%. This control is achieved by limiting the firing angle of the phase-controlled dimming. Note that the channel output voltage can not exceed the supply voltage.

To select a Maximum Output Voltage for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available Maximum Voltage Levels. Click on the voltage that you wish to use.

5.2.5 DMX Setup The DMX tab contains the settings for how the unit responds to DMX as well as its behaviour when switching to and from C-Bus control. This tab allows the DMX address assignment, the option to resume the C-Bus Level or update the C-Bus Level when switching back from DMX control on a per- channel basis, the C-Bus to DMX fade rate per channel, the DMX to C-Bus fade rate per channel and the Enable Group Address on the Enable Control Application ($CB) that is to be used to turn this feature on and off.

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5.2.5.1 DMX Channel For each channel a DMX address can be assigned. This allows the unit to respond to DMX input devices such as lighting control desks etc. DMX address is selectable In the range 001..512 for each channel or Unused.

To select a DMX Address for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available DMX Addresses. Click on the address that you wish to use. If Unused is selected the channel will remain in C-Bus control when the unit is switched into DMX mode. Note that it is possible to have channels that use the same C-Bus Group Address under C-Bus control and use different DMX addresses.

5.2.5.2 Take or Update C-Bus Level When the output channels are switched back to C-Bus control from DMX control one of two things can be set to occur. The unit can either return to the current C-Bus state or it can update C-Bus to reflect the current state of the output channels.

To select the channel to resume the C-Bus state after returning from DMX mode click the radio button under the heading ‘Take C-Bus Level’. If ‘Update C-Bus Level’ was previously selected the radio button under that heading will disappear and the one under ‘Take C-Bus Level’ will be selected. If you want to update C-Bus after using DMX click on the radio button under the heading ‘Update C- Bus Level’. If ‘Take C-Bus Level’ was previously selected the radio button under that heading will disappear and the one under ‘Update C-Bus Level’ will be selected.

5.2.5.3 C-Bus to DMX Fade When the unit is put into DMX mode the output channels that have a DMX address will change to reflect the current DMX level. The speed at which this transition occurs is selectable on a per- channel basis. The fade rates are consistent with C-Bus fade rates.

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To set the fade rate for the C-Bus to DMX fade for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available fade rates. Click on the fade rate that you wish to use.

5.2.5.4 DMX to C-Bus Fade When the unit returns from DMX mode back to C-Bus mode the output channels will change to reflect the current C-Bus level, provided that the option to ‘Take C-Bus Level’ is set. The speed at which this transition occurs is selectable on a per-channel basis. The fade rates are consistent with C-Bus fade rates.

To set the fade rate for the DMX to C-Bus fade for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available fade rates. Click on the fade rate that you wish to use. Note that this option only applies when the channel is set to ‘Take C-Bus Level’ when returning from DMX mode.

5.2.5.5 DMX Mode Switch The DMX mode switch stops channels that have a DMX Address from responding to C-Bus and starts them responding to DMX control. This feature allows various loads to be switched over to DMX control. The unit will continue to monitor changes in C-Bus lighting level and, when DMX mode is turned, resume or update the current C-Bus state.

The DMX Enable Group represents the Enable Group Address on the Enable Control Application ($CB) that is to be used to turn this feature on and off. Turning this Enable Group on enables DMX mode and turning the Enable Group off again disables DMX mode. To specify the Enable Control Group to use for this feature simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available Enable Group Addresses. Click on the Group that you wish to use.

5.2.5.6 Lock Fade Rates Together If you wish to assign the same fade rate to all channels for either the C-Bus to DMX switching or the DMX to C-Bus switching you can do so easily with the use of this option.

When this option is enabled any change to a fade rate will automatically be reflected in all the other fade rates for that control transition, either C-Bus to DMX or DMX to C-Bus. To select this option simply click in the check box.

5.2.6 Control Fail Setup The Control Fail tab is provided so that the behaviour of the unit can be defined if either C-Bus or DMX are not present at power-up, recovery from a power failure or acontrol signal is lost. This tab gives the user the ability to select the output level for each channel under these circumstances, whether the Control Fail feature is enabled and the fade rate at which the Control Fail feature is applied.

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5.2.6.1 Channel Levels For each channel the output level can be set for when the Control Fail feature is activated. If a channel was under C-Bus control before the last power cycle and the Control Fail feature is enabled but C-Bus is not present then the level in the Control Fail shall be applied to that channel. Likewise if a channel was under DMX control before the last power cycle and the Control Fail feature is enabled but DMX is not present then the level in the Control Fail shall be applied to that channel.

To set the Control Fail level for an output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available output levels. Click on the level that you wish to use.

5.2.6.2 Enable option This check-box enables or disables the use of the Control Fail feature. If the Control Fail feature is not enabled and the input signal for a channel is not present at power-up the channel will remain off and the Control Fail feature will not be activated. If the Control Fail feature is not enabled and one of the control inputs, either C-Bus or DMX, is lost the outputs will hold at their last known valid level

5.2.6.3 Ramp Rate The Ramp Rate sets the rate at which the Control Fail feature is applied to the output channels. This is global for all channels when the Control Fail feature is activated.

To set the fade rate for the Control Fail feature for all output channels simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available fade rates. Click on the fade rate that you wish to use.

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C-Bus 12 Channel Professional Architectural Dimmers can be included in a scene. Ask your installer for information on how scenes can be used to set special moods. In addition to these features of C-Bus the 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer can store 32 unique Scenes. These Scenes relate to the 12 output channels of the unit and any other C-Bus output devices that use the same C-Bus Group Addresses as the 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmer. To select a scene to program go to the Scenes tab of the GUI. In the upper left corner of the GUI is the scene selection box. To select a scene number to configure simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of scenes, 1..32. Click on the scene number that you wish to configure.

5.2.7.1 Scene Mode Each 1 of the 32 Scenes in the unit can be configured as either a Basic or Advanced Scene. A Basic Scene allows the remote triggering of Scenes in the same manner as those available in C- Touch, Neo, Reflections, Scene Master or Scene Controller. In this manner using the Recall function from a conventional key unit to recall a C-Bus Action Selector on the Control Application can trigger a Scene. An Advanced Scene is a new type of Scene that has not been used on other C-Bus products until now. It links a Scene to one entire C-Bus Group Address. Recalling an Action Selector between $00 and $FF will cause the unit to create a Scene that is scaled in between the On and Off Scenes, depending upon the particular Action Selector used The mode of the scene is selected by simply clicking in one of the radio buttons in the ‘Scene Mode’ box on the right hand side of the GUI.

5.2.7.2 Basic Scene Mode Basic Scenes function in a manner that is consistent with the current range of C-Bus products. The Scene applies to one or more output channels of the unit and any other devices on the local network that share the C-Bus Group Addresses with those of output channels in the unit.

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5.2.7.3 Advanced Scene Mode Each 1 of the 32 Scenes in the unit can be configured as either a Basic or Advanced Scene. An Advanced Scene is a new type of Scene that has not been used on other C-Bus products until now. It links a Scene to one entire C-Bus Group Address.

Both an On and an Off Scene can be defined, such that when the C-Bus Control Application Group is Off the Off Scene will be applied to the output channels and when the C-Bus Control Application Group is On the On Scene will be applied to the output channels. When the Control Application Group is at any level between the On and Off state the unit will interpolate between the On and Off Scenes and set the output channels accordingly. Look at the following table for an example of output channel level for an Advanced Scene configuration.

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Output Level, Scene Scene Output Level, Output Level, Channel Group @ Off On Group @ 0% Group @ 50% 100% 1 0% 100% 0% 50% 100%

2 10% 100% 10% 55% 100%

3 0% 70% 0% 35% 70%

4 30% 80% 30% 55% 80%

5.2.7.4 Scene Configuration Scene Mode Each 1 of the 32 Scenes in the unit can be configured as either a Basic or Advanced Scene. A Basic Scene allows the remote triggering of Scenes in the same manner as those available in C-Touch, Neo, Reflections, Scene Master or Scene Controller. In this manner using the Recall function from a conventional key unit to recall a C-Bus Level on the Control Application can trigger a Scene. The mode of the scene is selected by simply clicking in one of the radio buttons in the ‘Scene Mode’ box on the right hand side of the GUI.

5.2.7.5 Scene Trigger Group The Scene Control Group refers to the C-Bus Control Application Trigger Group on the Control Application that you wish to use to trigger the Scene.

Note that both the Trigger Group and the Action Selector must be specified for remote triggering of a scene.

5.2.7.6 Action Selector The Action Selector refers to the C-Bus Action Selector on the selected Trigger Group that you wish to use to trigger the Scene.

Note that both the Trigger Group and the Action Selector must be specified for remote triggering of a scene.

5.2.7.7 Scene On The Scene On tab allows configuration of the Channel Levels and Ramp Rates when the Scene is triggered. On the left hand side of this tab are the 12 output channels and drop-down boxes that allow the user to specify the output level for each channel. To set the output level for each output channel simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop- down box to display a list of available output levels. Click on the output level that you wish to use. In the centre of this tab is another drop-down box that allows a Ramp Rate to be specified for the Scene. This determines the rate at which the unit will fade its output channels to the settings in the Scene when the Scene is triggered. This setting applies to all channels. To set the fade rate for the Scene for all output channels simply click on the arrow on the side of the drop-down box to display a list of available fade rates. Click on the fade rate that you wish to use.

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Note that unit output channels that share the same C-Bus Group Address will automatically be assigned the same output level.

5.2.7.8 Scene Off Scene Configuration The Preset Configuration tab in Advanced Scene Mode functions in much the same way as for the Basic Scene. Some differences are that you can no longer select a Control Level to trigger the Scene (since it is triggered from every level in the Control Application Group) and the Scene Off tab appears to allow configuration of the off Scene as well.

5.2.7.9 Scene On The settings for the On Scene are exactly the same as those when the Scene is in Basic Mode.

5.2.7.10 Scene Off Under Advanced Mode the Off Scene also requires configuration. The settings for the Off Scene are the same as those for the On Scene, except to remember that the Off Scene gets triggered when the Control Application Group associated with the Scene turns Off. If using a C-Bus key unit to control the Advanced Scene the key unit fade rate should be set to the same fade rate as that used in the Advanced Scene. This will ensure best performance.

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5.2.8 Global Parameters The Global parameters tab has a collection of sundry parameters in the form of check boxes allowing the enabling or disabling, individually, of each parameter.

5.2.8.1 Enable Checksum The Checksum option enables or disables the checksum alert and is enabled by default.

5.2.8.2 Enable Local Toggle The Local Toggle option enables or disables the local override buttons on the unit and is enabled by default.

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5.2.8.4 Enable Any Application Learn The Enable Any Application Learn option enables or disables the ability of the unit to learn from devices on C-Bus Applications other than the same one itself is on.

5.2.8.5 Reset Learned Flag The Reset Learned Flag option allows the flag that indicates the unit has participated in C-Bus2 Learn Mode to be cleared.

5.2.8.6 Enable C-Bus Clock The C-Bus Clock option enables or disables the C-Bus clock within the unit and is disabled by default.

5.2.8.7 Enable C-Bus Burden. The C-Bus Burden option enables or disables the C-Bus burden within the unit and is disabled by default. Note that this can only be enabled when the unit address is set to 01.

5.2.8.8 Enable C-Bus Priority The C-Bus Priority option enables or disables the priority of C-Bus commands over the Local Toggle commands and is enabled by default.

5.2.9 Status The status tab provides feedback as to the current state of the unit and C-Bus network. It allows the retrieval of the unit serial number, C-Bus Firmware version, Dimmer Firmware version, the C-Bus network voltage and if Learn Mode, Clock Generator, Local Toggle, Remote On and Remote Off are active.

5.2.10 Downloading Data When you click OK at any time in the GUI the data will start to be downloaded to the unit. How long the download takes depends upon how many of the Scenes have been used. If no Scenes are used the download time will be approximately 12 seconds. If all 32 Scenes are used the download time could be up to 2 minutes.

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The above progress bar will be displayed during the download.

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6 Product Specifications Cat. Number L5112D12B2 L5112D12BN2 L5112D16B2 L5112D16BN2

General Limits AC Supply Voltage 3 phase supply, 180 - 265V~ per phase AC Supply 40 – 80Hz Frequency 2Hz/sec for normal operation – if exceeded, all loads turn On for 1/ sec & Frequency Drift 2 unit reverts to normal mode. 1 Frequency Step 1Hz for normal operation – if exceeded, all loads turn On for /2 sec & unit Change reverts to normal mode. Channels 12 Max. Load RMS Current per 12A 16A Channel Breaker Type Active Only Active + Neutral Active Only Active + Neutral Operating Ambient 0 – 40oC Temperature Operating 0 – 95% RH Humidity Peak Non- repetitive Half 300A Cycle Surge Current RMS Surge (Non- repetitive) I2t for 450A2Sec Fusing (10mSec Period) Peak Repetitive 55A Half Cycle Current Max Load Shunt 5nF per Watt (approx) Capacitance Maximum Number of Units on a single 80 C-Bus Network Suitable for incandescent, low voltage lighting and ceiling sweep fans (contact manufacturer). Compatible Loads Suitable for electronic transformers compatible with leading edge dimmers. 60 Watts/channel (Resistive load), 100Watts/channel (Inductive or Minimum Load Capacitive load) General Levels <55 Watts (unloaded) Off State Power Consumption <65Watts (loaded) 250mA (unloaded) Off State AC Supply Current 750mA (loaded) Rise Time 200µs (500µs rise time model available)

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Cat. Number L5112D12B2 L5112D12BN2 L5112D16B2 L5112D16BN2 Load Terminal Off 63mA @ 25oC (heatsink temperature) State Leakage Current 75mA @ 125oC (heatsink temperature) Load Terminal Off <5V State Voltage Power Control 0-99% Range Warm Up Time 10 Seconds C-Bus Interface Network Operating 15-36Vdc Voltage Range Unit Input Current 22mA AC Input 50kΩ @ 1kHz Impedance Electrical Isolation 3.75 kV RMS from C-Bus to mains (provided external to unit) Network Clock Software Selectable, 2mSec between Clock Pulses, Amplitude 2.5V Network Burden Software Selectable (Unit address 01 only) 2 x RJ-45 connectors C-Bus Connection 1 x 4-way removable terminal block Remote Inputs Open-state Voltage 5V (On/Off Input) C-Bus – 1000m Maximum cable length Alternative wire on 4-way connector – 1m Remote Input to C-Bus Isolation Not isolated Voltage 2 x RJ-45 connectors Remote Override Input 1 x 4-way removable terminal block Status

Indicators C-Bus Status Clock Present No Clock Present Voltage ≥20V DC On Off Voltage <20V DC Flashing Off Voltage <15V DC Off Off Unit Status C-Bus Power Conditions On Present Normal Operation At least one channel in Flashing Present local or remote override mode Off Fail C-Bus not available Load Indicators ( 1 – 12) Load indicator is On (Amber) when dimmer output is on at any C-Bus

determined dimming level Load indicator is On (Green) when dimmer output is on at any DMX

determined dimming level Mechanical

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Cat. Number L5112D12B2 L5112D12BN2 L5112D16B2 L5112D16BN2 Mains Supply Accommodates 1 x 6.0mm2 Terminals Load Terminals Accommodates 1 x 4.0mm2 or 2 x 2.5mm2 Dimensions 533 x 486 x 163mm Weight 18kg

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7 Mechanical Specifications

7.1 Dimensions

533

486 272

163

272

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7.2 Mounting Brackets

421.7 123.9

496.9 429.0

28.4 31.6 33.6 31.6

99.7 119.5 34.0 32.0 221.7 411.0 391.2

Cable Entry Points Unit Mounting Points

224.5 163.1 486.2 486.2

532.6 532.6

Deep Mounting Bracket Shallow Mounting Bracket

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8 Standards Complied Standard Title

AS/NZS 3100:1997 inc Amd. 5 General Requirements for Electrical Equipment AS/NZS 3108:1994 inc Amd. 6 Requirements for Safety Extra Low Voltage IEC 742:1983 Amdt (1) IEC 60742 Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers Amd. 1 Ed 1.0b 1983 (am 1992) – Requirements AS/NZS 1044:1995 Electrical motor operated and thermal appliances for EN 55014-1:1993 household and similar purposes CISPR 14:1993 EN 61000-3-2:1995 A1, A2 Harmonic Current Emissions Standard IEC 61000-3-2:1995 A1, A2 EN 61000-3-3:1995 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Standard IEC 61000-3-3:1995 EN 61000-4-2 Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000-4-2 Basic Standard EN 61000-4-3 Immunity to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field IEC 61000-4-3 Basic Standard EN 61000-4-4 Immunity to Electrical Fast Transients IEC 61000-4-4 Basic Standard EN 61000-4-5 Immunity to Electrical Surges IEC 61000-4-5 Basic Standard BS/EN 61000-4-6 Continuous Radio Frequency emissions European Union Directive on Electromagnetic 89/336/EEC Compatibility

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9 Dimmer Connection

9.1 Power Connections The mains supply to the 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers must be protected by upstream circuit breakers or fuses rated at 50 amps or less. The power terminal block is located in the upper right hand corner of the unit, as shown in the diagram below. This terminal block can accommodate power wiring of 6.0mm2 wire diameter and it is encouraged that wire no smaller be used. A threaded post connecting to the chassis is provided for the earth wire termination.

The power plug should be connected to an appropriately rated outlet socked. The plug’s retaining lock ring (if present) must be screwed home. Turn on the power and check that the three PHASE neon indicators are on. If the PHASE indicators or the display indicate a fault condition, power down and remedy the fault before trying again. Turn on the RCD switch (if fitted) and check if the numeric display on the front panel. Do not attempt to wire in the loads before checking the mains connection. After the power-up sequence, the display will flash the software revision number, and the return to the previously selected status display. Use Cable Type

Supply Cables (A & N) 6.0 mm2 Load Cables (L & N) 4.0 mm2 or 2.5mm2

9.2 Connecting output loads An internally mounted terminal block is provided for the connection of wiring for the loads. As shown in the above table the terminal block can accommodate load cable wiring of 4.0mm2 wire diameter. It is strongly encouraged that wire no smaller than this be used to connect to the loads. Below is a diagram of the inside of the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers. The Supply and Load terminal blocks are on the right hand side of the unit.

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For each channel there is provided an Active, Neutral and Earth terminal. This terminal block can accommodate load wiring of 4.0mm2 wire or 2 x 2.5mm2 wire and it is encouraged that wire no smaller be used.

Do not wire dimmer channels in parallel. Load terminals are not isolated when the output is in the OFF state. A maximum of 80 C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers can be connected to a single network. Do not short dimmer channel output to neutral or earth.

9.3 Connecting C-Bus input The installation of the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers requires connection to the unshielded twisted pair C-Bus Network Cable. It is recommended that Category 5 data cable is used, Clipsal catalogue number 5005C305B. The connection is polarity sensitive.

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C-Bus can be connected to the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers in 2 places: The two front-mounted RJ-45 connectors or the internally mounted 4-way connectors. A maximum of 100 C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers can be safely connected to a single C-Bus network. The illustration below shows the recommended technique for cable termination to give the best electrical performance.

Note: The mutual twist of solid and dotted conductors of opposing coloured conductors, which ensures a good electrical termination, with favourable common mode noise rejection characteristics. Note: The use of non-specified cable for C-Bus, or failing to ensure the correct conductor pairs are used to make the C-Bus connection, will void the warranty of the system.

9.4 Connecting C-Bus remote override input The remote override facility allows all channels to be turned on or off from a mechanical switch in lieu of the current C-Bus level. This feature is supported in both the RJ-45 connectors on the front panel and an internal 4-way connector.

9.5 C-Bus Power requirements The C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers draws 22mA from the C-Bus network. Adequate C-Bus power supply units should be installed to support the connected devices. If in doubt, use the C-Bus calculator software (available for your Clipsal representative or from www.clipsal.com/cis to verify network design before proceeding.

9.6 Connecting DMX-512 input The DMX input to the C-Bus 12-Channel Professional Series Dimmers connects to the optional DMX in socket on the front panel or the internally mounted 4-way connector. The DMX signal may be daisy-chained to the next dimmer or terminated via the female XLR socket. The DMX input signal should conform to the USITT DMX-512 (1990) specification. The amber DMX IN LED indicates the presence of DMX signals. If DMX has been present, but is no longer preset, then the LED will flash.

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10 Example Connection Diagrams 3 PHASE

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C-BUS CONNECTION DMX

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C-BUS CONNECTION DMX

DMX DMX IN OUT The L5112D Series Dimmers can be connected

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C-BUS CONNECTION DMX

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N A/L RS-232

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Power Supply PC Interface

C-Bus CONNECTIONS C-Bus CONNECTIONS

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MAINS 9-12V Plug C-BUS Pack

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WARNING DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE Isolate from supply before working on unit.

LIGHTING LIGHTING LOAD 1 LOAD 12

A CLIPSAL 1 N 1 E LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL LIGHTING LOADS 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 MAINS 7 6 8 7 Switched Outputs to Loads 9 8 WARNING ISOLATE FROM SUPPLY BEFORE 10 9 WORKING ON THIS UNIT MAINS 11 10 12 11

A N A/L 1A 1B 2A 2B 3B 3A 4A 4B 5A 5B 6B 6A N 12 R E 162 3 4 5 12 Channel Unit

CHANNEL 4 Voltage 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 Channel Pro Free Relay C-Bus R Voltage Free Relay Series Dimmer CHANNEL 3 C-Bus CONNECTIONS 7A 7B 8A 8B 9B 9A 10A10B 11A 11B 12B 12A

CHANNEL 2

Professional Architectural Dimmers CHANNEL 1 MAINS POWER

ON - NORMAL Advanced Phase Control NETWORK FLASHING - LOW VOLTAGE STATUS Made In Australia OFF - NO CLOCK PRESENT

C-BUS CONNECTION DMX

C-Bus REMOTE

+ - + - C C OFF ON Switched Outputs to Loads MAINS C-BUS

N A/L RS-232

C R R R L U N - S IN B - I U RS-232 2 E T S 3 G C 2 C-BUS C-BUS FADE R O C Unit A M Unit/ O B M M Comms GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 USER S - 10 min M - 60 sec S - 12 sec - 4 sec

C-Bus C-Bus

Power Supply PC Interface AUDIO AUDIO IN OUT C-Bus CONNECTIONS C-Bus CONNECTIONS

C-Bus PC Interface C-Bus Power Supply C-Bus NEO POWER SECONDARY PRIMARY PHONE R PHONE-OUT PHONE-OUT IN Key Unit C-Bus Scene Master TELEPHONE INTERFACE C-Bus 12V DC Reflection C-Bus Touch Screen Key Unit C-Bus Telephone Interface

A wide range of other C-Bus output units, su x 5A), can be connected to a C-Bus Network, along with High Powe

Clipsal Integrated System Pty Ltd Page 42 ch as multi-channel relay switching units (for example, 12 x 10A) and compact dimmi

red Dimmers and required combinations of the wide range of C-Bu

ng units (for example, 4 s input devices C-Bus 12 Channel Professional Architectural Dimmers

3 PHASE

WARNING DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE Isolate from supply before working on unit.

LIGHTING LIGHTING LOAD 1 LOAD 12

A LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA LPA CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL CLIPSAL 1 N 1 E LIGHTING LOADS 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 MAINS 7 6 8 7 Switched Outputs to Loads 9 8 WARNING ISOLATE FROM SUPPLY BEFORE 10 WORKING ON THIS UNIT 9 MAINS DALI Network 1 11 10 12 DALI Network 2 11

_ _ A N A/L 1A 1B 2A 2B 3B 3A 4A 4B 5A 5B 6B 6A + + N DALI 1 DALI 2 12 R R

E 162 3 4 5 12 Channel Unit Unit

CHANNEL 4 Voltage 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 Channel Pro Free Relay C-Bus C-Bus R Voltage Free Relay DALI Gateway Series Dimmer CHANNEL 3 C-Bus CONNECTIONS 7A 7B 8A 8B 9B 9A 10A10B 11A 11B 12B 12A C-Bus CONNECTIONS

CHANNEL 2 DALI CHANNEL 1 Professional Architectural Dimmers Gateway MAINS POWER ON - NORMAL Advanced Phase Control NETWORK FLASHING - LOW VOLTAGE STATUS Made In Australia OFF - NO CLOCK PRESENT

C-BUS CONNECTION DMX

C-Bus RE MOTE

+ - + - C C OFF ON Switched Outputs to Loads MAINS C-BUS

N A/L RS-232

R R

FADE Unit Unit/ Comms GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 USER - 10 min - 60 sec - 12 sec - 4 sec

C-Bus C-Bus

Power Supply PC Interface

C-Bus CONNECTIONS C-Bus CONNECTIONS

Power Supply PC Interface Scene Master 4 Gang Key Input Touch Screen

DALI compatible Electronic fluorescent ball Network.

Clipsal Integrated System Pty Ltd Page 43 asts and transformers can be controlled via

a C-Bus network by adding a C-Bus DALI G

ateway to the C-Bus

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