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Summary of Contents for Lifetime SyncroLight DC08B
- Page 1 DC08B Low-Voltage DC Light Controller User Manual Version 4.1 August 2012 Copyright © 2012 Lifetime Software Ltd Page | 1...
- Page 2 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual Choosing a Power Supply The controller operates at voltages between 7 and 30 volts DC. All 8 outputs from the card will produce the same voltage as that used to power the controller. When choosing a power supply ensure it is of the correct voltage and has sufficient ampere to power all equipment connected to 8 outputs (when all 8 outputs are on simultaneously).
- Page 3 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual The network is a 2-wire network, which connects to each controller in a liner multi-drop arrangement, connecting to each controller in turn. The network should not contain any spurs or loops. To ensure reliable data transmission it is often recommended that RS-485 networks are terminated with a resistor between the two wires.
- Page 4 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual 3. Wiring the Controller Page | 4...
- Page 5 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual Power Using a power supply that provides a DC voltage of between 7 and 30 volts, connect the positive and negative supply to the terminal block as shown in the diagram. Outputs The controller has 8 outputs (channels) each of which are individually controllable. Equipment, such as light strings, should be connected to the controller as follows: ...
- Page 6 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual 4. Testing and Configuring the Controller 1. Without any network or lights connected, turn on the power to the controller. The status indicator LED should flash to indicate the controller is running but has no network connected. 2.
- Page 7 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual 9. If you press the ‘Refresh’ button on the controller, the controller’s details should appear on the right of the window as shown below. Note: Controllers can have an Id between 1 and 255 inclusive. Address 0 is a special ‘broadcast’...
- Page 8 SyncroLight DC08B User Manual 11. You can now connect the lights to your controller and test each channel in turn using the Device Manager software. Check one of the Channel check boxes on the left hand side and press the ON button or move the brightness slider up. The lights connected to channel 1 of your controller should come on.
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