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- Page 1 ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solution L i g h t i n g C o n t r o l...
- Page 2 This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
- Page 3 Lighting Sales Information AMX Lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting prod- ucts, as long as the AMX Lighting products are under warranty. AMX Corporation does guarantee the control of dim- mable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products.
- Page 5 12. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Overview ........................... 1 Specifications ........................1 Low-Voltage Rough-In Enclosure ................3 ALD-D48 Processor Board Assembly ..............5 Connecting NetLinx Systems to the ALD-D48 ..............6 Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server ...............7 Wiring ALD Switches and Dimmers ..............11 Installation ........................11 Address Dimmers......................11 Wiring .......................... - Page 7 Table of Contents ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 8: Product Information
The ALD-D48 is the heart of an AMX integrated network lighting solution. The programatic interface to the ALD-D48 appears similar to an AMX native device in that it utilizes a standard AMX command set. When used with ALD dimmers and switches a complete Netlinx compatible lighting system is formed. - Page 9 • ALD 600 watt Dimmer lighting control (FG2604-20) ALD-1000NS • ALD 1000 watt Non-Dimming light switch (FG2604-30) ALD-VETS-R • ALD Auxiliary switch (FG2604-40) Wallplates: ALD-VWP-2 2 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-60) ALD-VWP-3 3 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-61) ALD-VWP-4 4 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-62) ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 10: Low-Voltage Rough-In Enclosure
4. Install cover. Ensure the vents are on the right side of the cover. Tighten screws to 20 in-lbs. (2.3 Nm). 120V power supply Rough-In enclosure Vented cover Surface mount keyholes FIG. 1 Low-Voltage Rough-In enclosure ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions... - Page 11 0.06 (0.15 cm) R0.125 17.37 13.00 17.37" (44.12 cm) 13.00" (33.02 cm) Enclosure cover outline 2.06 2.06" (5.23cm) .06" 0.11" 0.11 (0.15 cm) (0.28 cm) 9.59" 9.59 (24.36 cm) FIG. 2 Recommended cutout (not to scale) ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 12: Ald-D48 Processor Board Assembly
Wire in a star, T-tap or daisy chain configuration. Do not connect high voltage wiring to the ALD-D48 processor board. 5. If not already connected, run 120V power wiring into the panel. Locations to run power wiring into the panel are shown in Figure 1. -
Page 13: Connecting Netlinx Systems To The Ald-D48
FIG. 3 ALD-D48 processor board Connecting NetLinx Systems to the ALD-D48 The ALD-D48 interfaces with the NetLinx system via an Ethernet 10Base-T RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 Plug following table illustrates the pinouts, signals and pairings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... -
Page 14: Configuring The Ald-D48 Device Server
Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server Each ALD-D48 device server can be configured on-site to suit the needs of the installation. To configure the device server or to view it's settings a serial port is needed. Any terminal emulator can be used (MS Windows HyperTerminal is a good example). - Page 15 Once in the Configuration Menu (FIG. 5) you can display your current settings, set IP address, set subnet mask, set IP address of a gateway, set the NetLinx device number for the ALD-D48, specify NetLinx Master, exit without saving changes, or save changes and reboot.
- Page 16 If the IP address of the master is known that can also be specified. In this mode the ALD-D48 will look only for that master and, once detected, will connect to it. Alternately, the system number of the master can be used to make the connection.
- Page 17 Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 18: Wiring Ald Switches And Dimmers
Address Dimmers Up to 4 ALD units can be wired to each ALD bus of an ALD-D48. Assign a unique address to each device using the DIP switch through the front of the yoke (see FIG. 10 for switch location). See below for the DIP switch settings. - Page 19 ALD-600D, ALD-1000D, ALD-1000NS Single-Pole Multi-location VETS-R Multi-location FIG. 11 Wiring Diagram 1 FIG. 12 Wiring Diagram 2 FIG. 13 Wiring Diagram 3 In the instance of the VETS-R there is a white wire, that wire is neutral. ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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Page 20: Mounting
Push the two legs on right side of button gently into slot in control. Button should fit loosely but not fall out. Snap faceplate on to the faceplate adapter. FIG. 14 ALD Component Assembly ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions... -
Page 21: Operation
To remove all fade action from the dimmer, turn the dimmer off. Pull the FASS down while depressing the tapswitch. Push the FASS up and hold the tapswitch for about 10 seconds until the light turns on. The fade is now disabled. To restore the fade action, repeat the same procedure. ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions... -
Page 22: Programming
NetLinx devices. The ALD-D48 can be set up to automatically get an IP address on startup (DHCP) or it can be assigned a static IP. It can also be set up to automatically find the NetLinx master or it can be given the address of the NetLinx master to which it should communicate. -
Page 23: Lighting Model
Programming Lighting Model The interface to the ALD-D48 is modeled after a standard lighting controller. Although the ALD- D48 does not have keypads controlling more than one zone or LEDs for each button on a keypad, the model for the interface does. Think of the system as having a virtual keypad with 102 buttons, 100 of which can be programmed. -
Page 24: Channel Feedback
NetLinx levels contain values in the range 0-255. Obviously, this does not correspond well to the intensity level of a light (0-100%). For the ALD-D48, a level value of 0 is off (0%) and 255 is on (100%). All values between are a ratio of the 0-255 range. The following formula can be used to... -
Page 25: Level Feedback
These level values can be captured at run-time when the level changes value using a NetLinx LEVEL_EVENT. Level Feedback NetLinx Program Example: // Did the light intensity level change? LEVEL_EVENT[myD48, 4] // Update the current state of this light myLightLev = (level.value * 100) / 255 ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions... -
Page 26: Command Control
Programming Command Control Control over the ALD-D48 using the command interface offers the most features. The programmer will control lights using commands (NetLinx command SEND_COMMAND) sent to the ALD- D48. The table below lists all of the commands supported. Command Control... - Page 27 D = start ramping group lights down. S = stop ramping group lights. G:[1:2]:85 G:[1:16]:S Set ALD-D48 program mode for scene and group program- PROG=<state> ming. <state>: OPEN = turn on programming mode CLOSE = turn off programming mode (save all changes)
- Page 28 Range is 0-14400 seconds. P:K:1:? P:K:6:1:1:26]:80:3 P:K:18:0:[1:12] Set desired feedback mode. By default, the ALD-D48 will only FBMODE=<mode> report feedback using channels. This command can be used to alter this behavior. <mode>: sum of the following desired feedback modes:...
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Page 29: String Feedback
Programming String Feedback The ALD-D48 will provide feedback to the main program via string events. The device will report all state changes as they occur (asynchronously). No polling is required. String feedback will only be reported if enabled using the FBMODE command. The table below details all of the feedback strings the device will send. - Page 30 Connection status. CONNECT=1:<state> This string is sent whenever the link to an ALD-D48 goes online or offline. This is not the link between the ALD-D48 and the NetLinx master. This is the link between the ALD-D48 and the Lutron D48 controller board.
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Page 31: Programming Hints
1. Assume all lights are offline on startup. The device will notify the main program of the state of every light that is configured when the ALD-D48 connects to the master. It will not notify for lights that are offline (since this is assumed). This cuts down on the event traffic within NetLinx for systems that are not fully populated with 48 lights. -
Page 32: Loading New Firmware Into The Ald-D48
TFTP a program. If the ALD-D48 device server has a static IP address you may already know it's address. If it is getting its address via a DHCP server you may not know what address is assigned. Either way you can determine the address by connecting to the serial port of the ALD-D48 device server (9600, N, 8, 1), resetting it, and entering the configuration menu by pressing Enter. - Page 33 Most TFTP clients will allow the user to modify several fields. It is critical for a successful file transfer that the following field values are always used: Host IP address. This is the IP address of the ALD-D48 device server. If the wrong IP address is entered the transfer will fail.
- Page 34 Loading New Firmware Into The ALD-D48 ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solutions...
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