Control 4 C4-DIN-8APD-E Operation And Configuration Manual

DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer
Operation and Configuration Guide
Introduction
The Control4® DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer (C4-DIN-8APD-E)
controls up to eight devices from one module in the Control4 system. It installs
in a panelized backbox using typical wiring standards and communicates to the
Control4 system using a Cat5 Ethernet connection.
Note:
For optimal product and network security, we recommend using this
product with Control4 OS 3.2.2 or newer.
Dimming mode configuration
Each channel on the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer can be set to several
different dimming modes:
• Switch Mode—Only allows the load to be set to 100% or off.
• Autodetect Mode—The dimmer will detect the load type and set forward- or
reverse-phase dimming appropriately.
• Forward Phase Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading-edge)
dimming.
• Reverse Phase Mode—Forces the channel into reverse-phase (trailing-edge)
dimming.
• SSL 7A Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading-edge)
dimming and sets dimming parameters complaint to NEMA SSL 7A.
Note: The Autodetect, Forward Phase, and Reverse Phase modes
should only be used with dimmable loads.
Note: By default, all channels on the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer
are set to Switch Mode to prevent inadvertent dimming of non-
dimmable loads.
The dimming mode can be configured for each channel using the buttons on the
front of the module:
1 Press the CH1 and CH8 buttons simultaneously.
2 All channel LEDs will indicate the their current dimming mode:
• Solid yellow—Switch Mode
• Solid red—Autodetect Mode
• Solid green—Forward Phase Mode
• Solid blue—Reverse Phase Mode
• Solid magenta—SSL 7A Mode
3 Press each channel button to cycle through the four dimming modes.
4 Once each channel is set as desired, press the Module Override button to
initiate the autodetect sequence on any channels set to 'Autodetect Mode.'
The channel being autodetected will blink Red. When the autodetect test is
finished, the channel LED will go to one of the following states:
• Blinking green—Autodetected forward phase
• Blinking blue—Autodetected reverse phase
• Solid red—Autodetect failed. Run the test again or set an alternate
mode.
5 Exit the configuration mode by pressing and holding the Module Override
button briefly. If any channels are still set to Autodetect (solid red), the
autodetect sequence will run for those channels.
The previous procedure should be repeated anytime that a module is rewired or a
load type changes.
Note: Once the module has been identified into a project, it is no
longer possible to configure the dimming-mode from the module. The
dimmable/non-dimmable load type and dimming mode settings in
Composer must be used to configure the dimming mode.
Note: When first identifying a module into a project, if the dimming
mode of the light in Composer conflicts with the dimming mode of
the corresponding channel on the module, a warning will be presented
forcing the user to choose the appropriate dimming mode.
Composer Pro configuration and reports
Use Composer Pro to define the properties of each 8-Channel Adaptive Phase
Dimmer, its location in a panel, and the loads that are connected to it. Composer
Pro can then be used to generate Panel Reports, Module Reports, and Load
Schedule Reports. These reports are essential to ensuring that each 8-Channel
Adaptive Phase Dimmer is properly installed in the correct location and wired to
the appropriate loads. Please refer to the Composer Pro User Guide (
cpro-ug ) for detailed information.
LEDs
During normal operation, the indicator lights on the front of the 8-Channel
Adaptive Phase Dimmer communicate the status of the device.
Indicator LED color
Module Override Blue
Black
Red
Channels Blue
Black
Red
Channels Flashing red
Yellow
Cyan
Flashing green
Green
Link/Activity Green
Orange
Flashing green
Flashing red
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Status Notes
Power on, normal
operation
Off
Thermal overload See "Faults" section
below
Load on
Load off
Short circuit fault See "Faults" section
below
MOSFET Short See "Faults" section
Fault below
Over–Wattage Fault "
No Power On Phase "
Fault
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Firmware update
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