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  • Page 1 User manual and installation guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Features ..............................3 Becoming familiar with the Light Dimmer Box ..................4 Menus and displays ..........................5 What you need to know before installing the LDB-2 ................. 6 Understanding power surges and surge suppression ................6 Electrical ratings ............................ 6 Installing your control ..........................

  • Page 3: Introducing The Light Dimmer Box

    4-button keypad makes it a breeze to navigate through the menu and program the control. Whether you are using the LDB-2 to control a light schedule for your poultry, swine, dairy, or greenhouse facility, the Light Dimmer Box is sure to exceed your expectations.

  • Page 4: Becoming Familiar With The Light Dimmer Box

    Light Dimmer Box Phason Becoming familiar with the Light Dimmer Box...

  • Page 5: Menus And Displays

    Saving and restoring settings on page 21  4 Restore Settings Factory defaults on page 20  5 Factory Defaults Updating the firmware on page 22  6 Update Firmware About display Light Dimmer Box Shows the version and date of the firmware. LDB-2 V#.## ##/##/####...

  • Page 6: What You Need To Know Before Installing The Ldb-2

    Light Dimmer Box. Lightning does not have to strike a power line to transmit a surge. If you do not install external surge suppression devices, you risk damage to the  electronics inside your LDB-2, which may cause your LDB-2 to fail. Because it is not possible to protect this product internally from the completely ...

  • Page 7: Installing Your Control

    Phason Light Dimmer Box Installing your control Before connecting the incoming power, switch OFF the power at the source. Do not switch ON the power until you have finished all wiring and verified all equipment is properly connected and free of obstructions.

  • Page 8: Control Board Layout

    Alarm relay terminal: Connect an external alarm system or siren to this terminal. Slave connectors: You can connect optional Phason Slave Units to these connectors. Variable AC terminals: Connect AC powered lights. AC powered lights must be on the same phase as the control.

  • Page 9: Connecting Lights To The Variable Ac

    Phason Light Dimmer Box Connecting lights to the variable AC The relays follow the variable circuits and act as disconnect switches. RLY 1 is for VAR1; RLY 2 is for VAR2. When the output is 0%, the relay is open (off). When the output is 1% or higher, the relay is closed (on).

  • Page 10: Connecting Dol 16 Light Sensors

    You can connect an optional . Light sensors allow you to take advantage of the DOL 16 light sensor LDB-2’s ability to control by lux output and adjust according to ambient light. Sensor 1 is for . Sensor 2 is for...

  • Page 11: Programming The Light Dimmer Box

    Control time (on page 12) Control mode (on page 13) Light program You can use an LDB-2 Saver to program controls in seconds. For more information, read on page 24. LDB-2 Saver Operating frequency In North America, utility companies supply power at 60 Hz. In some areas of the world, power is supplied at 50 Hz.

  • Page 12: Control Time

    Light Dimmer Box Phason Control time Because the Light Dimmer Box switches relays on or off at specific times, it is important that the control time be correct. The Light Dimmer Box uses 24-hour time To change the control time 1.

  • Page 13: Light Program

    Phason Light Dimmer Box To select the control mode 1. In the Light Program menu, press until the Down LIGHT PROGRAM cursor is beside Control Mode, and then press »1 Control Mode Select 2 Event List 2. Press Select 3 Restart Day 3.
  • Page 14 Light Dimmer Box Phason Events Events are times of day at which the light output starts to change. Each event has a time of day and a light output. The time of day is in 24-hour time. There can be up to 12 events for each schedule.
  • Page 15 Phason Light Dimmer Box To set the rise and fall durations 1. In the Light Program menu, press until the cursor Down 2 Event List is beside Rise Duration, and then press 3 Restart Day Select »4 Rise Duration 2. If you need to choose a different channel, press...
  • Page 16 Light Dimmer Box Phason To program schedules »Schedule:01 Ch:1 The schedule number and channel assignment Start:000 End:090 The days the schedule starts and ends Active Events: 07 The number of active events Event Time Light 1. In the Light Program menu, press...

  • Page 17: Using And Maintaining The Light Dimmer Box

    Change the current day of the light program (below)  Manually override the light output (on page 18)  Save and restore settings from an LDB-2 Saver (on page 21)  Restore the factory defaults (on page 20)  Update the firmware (on page 22) ...

  • Page 18: Manual Override

    Light Dimmer Box Phason Manual override Manual override is for testing the installation and equipment connected to your control. Manual override allows you to adjust the output of the lights to a value between 0 and 100% power. If you have light sensor connected, the display will also show the measured lux reading.

  • Page 19: Light Output Calibration

    Phason Light Dimmer Box Light output calibration Calibrating the light output allows you to set the minimum light level for when the output is 1%, and the maximum light level for when the output is 100%. You can calibrate light output automatically if you have a DOL 16 light sensor installed.

  • Page 20: Factory Defaults

    Light Dimmer Box Phason To calibrate light output automatically 1. In the Diagnostics menu, press until the cursor Down Is the indicator is beside Calibrate, and then press Select light on the sensor 2. Press to move the cursor beside Auto...

  • Page 21: Saving And Restoring Settings

    ) is an innovative and easy-to-use product that allows you to model LDB2-SAVER store all your LDB-2 configuration and settings. You can restore them at any time, or use the LDB-2 Saver to set up new controls in seconds. For more information, read on page 24.

  • Page 22: Updating The Firmware

    7. Replace the cover and then tighten the four screws. Updating the firmware Phason constantly improves and adds new features to their products. With the LDB-2 Updater ), you can upgrade the firmware in your Light Dimmer Box as features model LDB2-UPDATER become available.

  • Page 23: Additional Information

    To update the firmware 1. Loosen the four screws in the enclosure and then gently remove the cover. Make sure not to disconnect the ribbon cable. 2. Plug the LDB-2 Updater onto the connector labeled on the inside bottom-right of the cover.
  • Page 24 Light LDB-2 Saver Dimmer Box configuration and settings. You can restore them at any time, or use the LDB-2 Saver to set up new controls in seconds.
  • Page 25 Phason Light Dimmer Box Slave units Phason’s Slave Units are an affordable way to expand the capacity of your lighting system. Installation is simple and requires no additional configuration or programming; all slave units follow the Light Dimmer Box. Single-Phase Slave...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Light Dimmer Box Phason Troubleshooting The following table lists some problems, possible causes, and possible solutions. If you are having a problem using your Light Dimmer Box, see if the problem is described in the table and then follow the directions for correcting the problem.

  • Page 27: Light Program Worksheets

    Phason Light Dimmer Box Light program worksheets The light program worksheets can help you configure your light program. Enter your information in the tables and then use them when setting up the control. For complete instructions, read Light on page 13.
  • Page 28 Light Dimmer Box Phason Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode...
  • Page 29 Phason Light Dimmer Box Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode...
  • Page 30 Light Dimmer Box Phason Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode Schedule Start day End day Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Event Time (hh:mm) Output (%) Control mode...

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty This warranty applies only to the Phason Light Dimmer Box (LDB-2). If you need warranty service, return the product and original proof of purchase to your dealer. Phason Inc. (Phason) warrants the LDB-2 subject to the following terms and conditions.
  • Page 32 If you are having a problem using your Light Dimmer Box, read  on page 26 and then follow the directions for Troubleshooting correcting the problem. If you still have a problem with your LDB-2, collect the following  information: The serial number ...

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