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- Page 1 E E c c o o S S y y s s t t e e m m P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e r r P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m i i n n g g G G u u i i d d e e ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1: Introduction What is EcoSystem ?........3 ®... - Page 4 EcoSystem Programmer ® Configuring BMJ / XPJ Settings ......32 Setting the XPJ On and Off Level ......33 Setting the Gain .
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Page 5: Section 1: Introduction
Introduction What is EcoSystem ® EcoSystem lighting control systems are capable of controlling various lighting sources through automated and manual dimming. The automatic light controls include motion sensors and daylight sensors, which monitor a space and appropriately adjust the light to avoid wasted energy and improve the work environment. -
Page 6: Transmitting To Control Devices With Ir Receivers
Transmitting to Control Devices with IR Receivers Programming information is transmitted wirelessly from the EcoSystem programmer to any sensor or control with an integrated IR receiver. When programming, stand within 8 feet (2.4 meters) of the sensor or control and point the top of the programmer directly at Regardless of what function is being performed, the system can be accessed through any IR receiver. -
Page 7: Section 2: Getting Familiar With The Programmer
Getting Familiar with the Programmer This section describes how to perform basic system operations. EcoSystem Programmer ® Power button IR port (press to power on and off) Power adapter connection... -
Page 8: Logging In
EcoSystem Programmer ® Logging In When the programmer is powered on, the user is prompted to enter a user name and personal identification number (PIN). PINs must include four to seven numbers. The default PIN is 4321. 1 1 Press the power button on the top of the programmer to power it on. -
Page 9: Control Device Icons
Programming Guide Control Device Icons The following control device icons are used on programmer screens. Daylight sensor Occupant sensor Wallstation IR receiver Ballast Contact closure Programming Screen Components The main components of EcoSystem programming screens are identified below. Battery life Screen name Tap to return to Tap to display... -
Page 10: Prompt Screens
EcoSystem Programmer ® Information Screens Information screens are displayed after menu functions are selected. These screens are for informational purposes only. Read the onscreen instructions and then tap to continue. Sample Information screen Tap here to continue Prompt Screens Prompt screens ask the user to confirm that an appropriate action occurred during programming. -
Page 11: Charging The Programmer
Programming Guide Charging the Programmer To charge the EcoSystem programmer, plug the AC charger into an outlet and connect it to the base of the programmer. Logging Out To exit the programmer software, from the Main Menu, tap E E n n d d S S e e s s s s i i o o n n and then L L o o g g O O u u t t . -
Page 12: Section 3: Programming Your System
1 1 A A d d d d r r e e s s s s t t h h e e s s y y s s t t e e m m . . Begin by addressing the ballasts using the EcoSystem programmer. This enables the programmer to communicate with the ballasts and configure their settings. -
Page 13: How An Ecosystem Bus Prioritizes Inputs
Programming Guide How an EcoSystem Bus Prioritizes Inputs ® When programming a system, it is important to understand how the ballasts prioritize inputs: 1 1 . . E E m m e e r r g g e e n n c c y y c c o o m m m m a a n n d d ( ( t t y y p p i i c c a a l l l l y y l l i i g g h h t t s s t t o o f f u u l l l l o o n n ) ) . . The ballast’s first priority is to ensure that no emergency exists in the building. -
Page 14: Addressing The System
EcoSystem Programmer ® Addressing the System Prior to programming, each ballast must be addressed. This enables the programmer to communicate with the ballasts and program their settings. NOTE: To address new ballasts added to an existing system, refer to page 60. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap S S y y s s t t e e m m . - Page 15 Programming Guide 9 9 If all fixtures flash, tap Fixtures will go to minimum brightness as they are addressed. 1 1 0 0 If all fixtures are at minimum level, tap C C a a u u t t i i o o n n ! ! Wait until all fixtures flash and are at their minimum level.
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Page 16: Configuring Areas
EcoSystem Programmer ® Configuring Areas Areas allow a number of fixtures and their associated sensors to be quickly grouped together. If fixtures are added or removed from an area, sensors within the area are automatically assigned to control them, overriding any preexisting grouping in the area. If multiple daylight sensors are in the area, only one is assigned. - Page 17 Programming Guide 6 6 Select E E d d i i t t A A r r e e a a to modify the selected area. 7 7 If a single fixture flashes, then fixtures in the selected area go to full brightness and other fixtures go to minimum brightness, tap...
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Page 18: Configuring Fixture Groups
EcoSystem Programmer ® Configuring Fixture Groups A group of fixtures must be configured for each sensor or control. By grouping multiple fixtures, lighting zones can be easily set up and changed. Any of the grouping modes can be configured from any IR receiver. - Page 19 Programming Guide 8 8 Scroll to the desired fixture (selected fixture will flash). Tap + + to add the fixture to the group, or – – to remove it. Repeat this step for each fixture to be added or removed from the group. 9 9 Select D D o o n n e e G G r r o o u u p p i i n n g g to exit.
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Page 20: Setting Light Levels For Daylight Sensors
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Light Levels for Daylight Sensors To save energy, a light level can be set for each row of fixtures in a daylight sensor group. Throughout the day, fixtures automatically adjust their light level based on how much daylight the space is receiving. - Page 21 Programming Guide 7 7 Select the daylight row to be set. 8 8 Scroll to the desired fixture (selected fixture will flash). Tap + + to add the fixture to the row, or – – to remove it. Repeat for each fixture to be added or removed from the row.
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Page 22: Setting Light Levels For Occupant Sensors
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Light Levels for Occupant Sensors Occupied and unoccupied light levels can be set for each fixture in an occupant sensor group. The default occupied setting is the ballast’s high level; the default unoccupied setting is OFF. Occupant sensor levels can be configured from any IR receiver. - Page 23 Programming Guide 7 7 Select S S e e t t O O c c c c u u p p i i e e d d L L e e v v e e l l or S S e e t t U U n n o o c c c c u u p p i i e e d d L L e e v v e e l l . 8 8 If fixtures in the group go to their occupied/unoccupied level, tap...
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Page 24: Setting Light Levels For Contact Closures
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Light Levels for Contact Closures Occupied and unoccupied light levels can be set for each fixture in a contact closure group. The default occupied setting is the ballast’s high level; the default unoccupied setting is OFF. Contact closure levels can be configured from any IR receiver. - Page 25 Programming Guide 9 9 Select Done. 1 1 0 0 Depending on what you want to do next, select: • Continue Setup of Current Sensor • Setup Another Sensor • Done 1 1 1 1 When done, if all fixtures go to high level, tap Repeat this procedure to set the occupied and unoccupied light...
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Page 26: Setting An Additional Timeout Period For Occupant Sensors
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting an Additional Timeout Period for Occupant Sensors Occupant sensors can be set up to turn fixtures off automatically after a period of inactivity. The default timeout is zero seconds. Any timeout programmed into the ballast will be in addition to that of the occupant sensor. - Page 27 Programming Guide 9 9 Select the number of minutes of inactivity after which the fixture group will turn off. 1 1 0 0 Select Done. 1 1 1 1 Depending on what you want to do next, select: • Continue Setup of Current Sensor 1 1 0 0 •...
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Page 28: Setting Up Scenes For Wall Controls
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Up Scenes for Wall Controls Wall controls can be set up to activate scenes (preset light levels). A different scene can be configured for each button on the control. Note that all wall controls in a given group will operate the same. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap D D e e v v i i c c e e S S e e t t u u p p and then I I R R R R e e c c e e i i v v e e r r / / W W a a l l l l C C o o n n t t r r o o l l . - Page 29 Programming Guide 1 1 0 0 If modifying a single fixture, scroll to the desired fixture (selected fixture will flash). Adjust the scene level up or down, then select S S e e n n d d L L e e v v e e l l to transmit the level to the fixture.
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Page 30: Configuring Ballasts
EcoSystem Programmer ® Configuring Ballasts The factory default settings for ballasts are: high level = 100% and emergency setting = 100%. Each of these settings can be customized to meet specific lighting needs. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap B B a a l l l l a a s s t t s s and then C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e B B a a l l l l a a s s t t . -
Page 31: Setting A Ballast's High End Trim
Programming Guide Setting a Ballast’s High End Trim A ballast’s high end trim setting controls the maximum light level for a dimming fixture. The factory default high level = 100%. This setting can be customized to meet specific lighting needs. 1 1 From the C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e M M e e n n u u , tap S S e e t t H H i i g g h h E E n n d d T T r r i i m m . -
Page 32: Setting A Ballast's Emergency Level
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting a Ballast’s Emergency Level The emergency setting controls a ballast’s light level in case of an emergency (for example, a power outage or fire). The default emergency setting is the ballast’s high level. 1 1 From the C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r e e M M e e n n u u , tap S S e e t t E E m m e e r r g g e e n n c c y y L L e e v v e e l l . -
Page 33: Seasoning New Fluorescent Lamps
Programming Guide Seasoning New Fluorescent Lamps New fluorescent lamps can have impurities in them that lamp manufacturers cannot eliminate completely. Contact your lamp manufacturer for their lamp seasoning recommendations. EcoSystem provides a convenient means for seasoning lamps for 100 hours. When a system is first installed, program ballasts to season all new lamps if needed. -
Page 34: Configuring Bmj / Xpj Settings
EcoSystem Programmer ® Configuring BMJ / XPJ Settings The EcoSystem BMJ power module allows dimming and switching of up to 16A of 3-wire fluorescent ballasts. The XPJ power module allows switching of up to 16A of non-dim loads. The operation of these devices can be configured from the BMJ / XPJ Settings menu. -
Page 35: Setting The Xpj On And Off Level
Programming Guide Setting the XPJ On and Off Level You can set the light level at which the XPJ power module turns on or off its output when doing daylighting or being controlled by a scene. 1 1 From the BMJ / XPJ Settings menu, select X X P P J J O O n n L L e e v v e e l l or X X P P J J O O f f f f L L e e v v e e l l . -
Page 36: Setting The Gain
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting the Gain You can directly set the BMJ or XPJ module’s sensitivity to changing light levels detected by the daylight sensor. 1 1 From the BMJ / XPJ Settings menu, select G G a a i i n n . NOTE: For procedures on how to display the BMJ / XPJ Settings menu, refer to page 32. -
Page 37: Setting Xpj Or Bmj Mode
Programming Guide Setting XPJ or BMJ Mode You can force the module to act as either an XPJ (where the relay turns on and off at particular light levels) or a BMJ (where the relay remains on at all levels except for off). 1 1 From the BMJ / XPJ Settings menu, select X X P P J J / / B B M M J J M M o o d d e e . -
Page 38: Limiting Restrikes
EcoSystem Programmer ® Limiting Restrikes When there is a problem with the lamp, wiring, or ballast, the ballast may continue to attempt to strike the lamp. Since this may be undesirable, you can limit the number of restrikes to three times. If the lamp still does not light, the ballast will not retry until instructed to turn the lights off and back on again by a sensor or other system input. -
Page 39: Setting Occupied And Unoccupied Levels
Programming Guide Setting Occupied and Unoccupied Levels The occupied and unoccupied settings determine the level the lights will go to when they are in the occupied or unoccupied state. By default, the occupied level is high end and the unoccupied level is OFF. -
Page 40: Setting Egress Levels
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Egress Levels The egress level specifies the minimum light level for a ballast. Under no conditions can the ballast dim beneath the egress level. If the egress level is above its default value of OFF, the lights will not turn off. -
Page 41: Setting Daylight Low End
Programming Guide Setting Daylight Low End The daylight low end is the lowest level a daylight sensor is allowed to dim the lights. It can be set from 0% (allowing the photo sensor to turn the lights off) to 100% (preventing the photo sensor from working at all). -
Page 42: Setting Daylight Off Delay
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Daylight Off Delay The daylight off delay is the amount of time a daylight sensor needs to detect a sufficiently low light level before it turns the lights off. This value can be adjusted from 0 to 42 minutes, and is used only if the daylight low end value is set to zero. -
Page 43: Configuring Contact Closures
Programming Guide Configuring Contact Closures Contact closure inputs on the bus supply allow integration with external devices through their contact closure outputs. Contact closures can be configured to select a link-wide occupied/unoccupied status, select a scene for all devices on the link, or enable a load shed (demand response) feature. -
Page 44: Setting The Contact Closure Mode
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting the Contact Closure Mode The contact closure mode controls how contact closures respond. 1 1 From the Contact Closure Setup menu, tap C C o o n n t t a a c c t t C C l l o o s s u u r r e e M M o o d d e e . -
Page 45: Setting The Demand Response Level
Programming Guide Setting the Demand Response Level The demand response setting specifies the amount of reduction applied to grouped fixtures when a contact closure is present. 1 1 From the Contact Closure Setup menu, tap C C o o n n t t a a c c t t C C l l o o s s u u r r e e C C l l o o s s u u r r e e S S e e t t u u p p . -
Page 46: Setting The Contact Closure Occupied Or Unoccupied Level
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting the Contact Closure Occupied or Unoccupied Level This setting specifies the lighting level to be used when the space becomes occupied or unoccupied. 1 1 From the Contact Closure Setup menu, tap C C o o n n t t a a c c t t C C l l o o s s u u r r e e C C l l o o s s u u r r e e S S e e t t u u p p . -
Page 47: Setting The Contact Closure Occupancy Timeout
Programming Guide Setting the Contact Closure Occupancy Timeout The occupancy timeout setting specifies the number of minutes before a fixture group turns off after contact closure input. 1 1 From the Contact Closure Setup menu, tap C C o o n n t t a a c c t t C C l l o o s s u u r r e e C C l l o o s s u u r r e e S S e e t t u u p p . -
Page 48: Section 4: Stand-Alone Programming
Stand-Alone Programming In some applications, EcoSystem ballasts and modules are not connected via an EcoSystem link. Ballasts can still be used in this configuration, but sensor and control input cannot be shared between them. Special settings are provided for ballasts and modules used in a stand-alone configuration. -
Page 49: Accessing The Stand-Alone Programming Menu
Programming Guide Accessing the Stand-Alone Programming Menu The stand-alone programming menu enables you to configure special settings for ballasts and modules used in a stand-alone configuration. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap B B a a l l l l a a s s t t s s then S S t t a a n n d d - - A A l l o o n n e e P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m i i n n g g . -
Page 50: Setting Stand-Alone Emergency Level
EcoSystem Programmer ® Setting Stand-Alone Emergency Level The emergency level controls whether the ballast goes to high end when no input is seen on the EcoSystem bus. For more information, refer to page 30. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select S S e e t t E E m m e e r r g g e e n n c c y y L L e e v v e e l l . -
Page 51: Setting Stand-Alone High End Trim
Programming Guide Setting Stand-Alone High End Trim The high end trim controls the maximum light level for the lamps. For more infomration, refer to page 29. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select S S e e t t H H i i g g h h E E n n d d T T r r i i m m . NOTE: For procedures on how to access the Stand-Alone Programming menu, refer to... -
Page 52: Stand-Alone Lamp Seasoning
EcoSystem Programmer ® Stand-Alone Lamp Seasoning Contact your lamp manufacturer for their lamp seasoning recommendations. For more information, refer to page 31. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select L L a a m m p p S S e e a a s s o o n n i i n n g g . NOTE: For procedures on how to access the Stand-Alone Programming menu, refer to... -
Page 53: Stand-Alone Daylight Sensor Setup
Programming Guide Stand-Alone Daylight Sensor Setup A daylight sensor adjusts the light level based on how much daylight the space is receiving. For more information, refer to page 18. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select S S e e n n s s o o r r S S e e t t u u p p . NOTE: For procedures on how to access the Stand-Alone Programming menu, refer to... -
Page 54: Stand-Alone Occupant Sensor Setup
EcoSystem Programmer ® Stand-Alone Occupant Sensor Setup An occupant sensor adjusts the light level based on whether the space is occupied or unoccupied. For more information, refer to page 20. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select S S e e n n s s o o r r S S e e t t u u p p . NOTE: For procedures on how to access the Stand-Alone Programming menu, refer to... -
Page 55: Stand-Alone Xpj Setup
Programming Guide Stand-Alone XPJ Setup The XPJ power module allows switching of up to 16A of non-dim loads. For more information, refer to page 32. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select S S e e n n s s o o r r S S e e t t u u p p . NOTE: For procedures on how to access the Stand-Alone Programming menu, refer to... -
Page 56: Wire Input
EcoSystem Programmer ® 3 Wire Input The 3 wire (phase control dimming signal) input on the ballast can be enabled or disabled. 1 1 From the Stand-Alone Programming menu, select M M O O R R E E O O P P T T I I O O N N S S and then 3 3 W W i i r r e e . -
Page 57: Section 5: Maintaining Your System
• Reset the entire system to factory default settings • Reset a single ballast to factory default settings • Check EcoSystem programmer software compatibility Refer to the following topics for detailed procedures on how to perform each of these maintenance functions. -
Page 58: Manually Adjusting The Light Level
EcoSystem Programmer ® Manually Adjusting the Light Level The light level can be manually adjusted for all fixtures in an IR receiver group. The adjusted light level remains in effect until one of the following occurs: • An emergency situation occurs •... -
Page 59: Replacing The Bus Supply
Programming Guide Replacing the Bus Supply In the unlikely event the EcoSystem bus should fail, a newly installed bus supply can “learn” the settings of the system by downloading it from the ballasts. This also clears any existing programming in the bus supply. -
Page 60: Replacing Ballasts
EcoSystem Programmer ® Replacing Ballasts If a ballast needs to be replaced, enter the serial numbers from the old and new ballast into the programmer. All settings of the old ballast will be applied to the new ballast and the need for reprogramming is eliminated. - Page 61 Programming Guide 7 7 If the old and new serial numbers are entered correctly, 8 8 If the new ballast flashes and goes to its high level, tap 9 9 Select D D o o n n e e R R e e p p l l a a c c i i n n g g B B a a l l l l a a s s t t s s to exit.
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Page 62: Addressing New Ballasts
Programmer ® Addressing New Ballasts If new ballasts are added to an existing system, the ballasts must be addressed using the EcoSystem programmer. This enables the programmer to communicate with the ballasts and program their settings. NOTES: To address all ballasts (for example, when a new system is installed), refer to page 12. -
Page 63: Automatic Ballast Replacement
Programming Guide Automatic Ballast Replacement If the bus supply recognizes that a single new ballast has been added to the system and a single old ballast is missing from the system, it will automatically program the new ballast with the settings from the old ballast. -
Page 64: Resetting The Entire System To Factory Defaults
EcoSystem Programmer ® Resetting the Entire System to Factory Defaults If needed, all EcoSystem ballasts can be reset to their factory defaults. . 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap B B a a l l l l a a s s t t s s and then R R e e s s e e t t S S y y s s t t e e m m . -
Page 65: Resetting A Ballast To Factory Defaults
Programming Guide Resetting a Ballast to Factory Defaults If needed, a single ballast can be reset to its factory default settings. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap B B a a l l l l a a s s t t s s and then R R e e s s e e t t S S y y s s t t e e m m . -
Page 66: Ecosystem ® Programmer Version Check
EcoSystem Programmer ® EcoSystem Programmer Version Check ® The version check feature allows you to confirm that the software version of your PDA is compatible with the software in the bus supply. 1 1 From the Main Menu, tap S S y y s s t t e e m m then P P D D A A V V e e r r s s i i o o n n . 2 2 Read the instructions. -
Page 67: Index
Index 3 wire input 54 battery battery life 7 charging 4, 9 BMJ/XPJ settings addressing the system configuring 32 addressing a new system 12 setting on and off level 33 addressing new ballasts 60 setting the gain 34 overview 10 setting the mode 35 bus supply 57 Back option 7... - Page 68 EcoSystem Programmer ® daylight level 18 fixture groups. See grouping daylight low end 39 fixtures daylight off delay 40 daylight sensors configuring fixture groups 16 gain 34 daylight off delay 40 grouping fixtures icon 7 overview 10 setting the daylight level 18 procedure 16 setting the low end 39 stand-alone programming 51...
- Page 69 Programming Guide screens Back option 7 Main Menu 6 making selections 6 manual lighting adjustments 56 prompt screens 8 screen components 7 viewing battery life 7 occupancy timeout 24, 45 seasoning new lamps 10, 31 occupant sensors stand-alone 50 configuring fixture groups 16 serial numbers 58 icon 7 stand-alone programming 46...
- Page 70 This product may be covered under the following U.S. Patent: 7,391,297; and corresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patent(s) pending. Lutron is a registered trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. EcoSystem is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. National Electric Code and NEC are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy,...
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