MaNima Technologies Pollux Manual

An industrial quality pwm and led monitoring module

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MaNima Module

An Industrial Quality PWM and LED monitoring module

Sensor Inputs

Measurements are possible with

multiple sensor inputs. These readings

can then be used for monitoring and

conditions.

Ethernet switch

The MaNima Pollux doubles as an

ethernet switch. The two ethernet ports

on the Pollux are of the same network.

Digital/Potential inputs

There are 2 Digital/Potential inputs

available on the MaNima Pollux. These

can be used as triggers for actions.

PWM output

There are 8 PWM outputs available on the

MaNima Pollux. These can be used to

controller analogue LEDs or devices. PWM

signal frequency is set at 30kHz

Redundant setup

If the Pollux is used in an important

installation that can't have malfunctions, it

is possible to have a 2

power source for

the Pollux to ensure system reliability.

Monitoring and the cloud

The Pollux has been made with monitoring

in mind. It is also possible to send this data

to a cloud database.

MaNima Pollux

Manual

30kHz

Custom Software

The MaNima Pollux can be customized

to communicate with your specific

system. Contact MaNima Technologies

for more information.

Easy-to-use GUI

The settings of the Pollux can easily be

configured with the MaNima

Configurator.

Increased reliability and protection

The MaNima Pollux is able to measure

the Current and Voltage going through

the PWM outputs.

MaNima Technologies

Hastelweg 260B

5652CN Eindhoven

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Page 1 Ethernet switch Redundant setup Easy-to-use GUI The MaNima Pollux doubles as an If the Pollux is used in an important The settings of the Pollux can easily be ethernet switch. The two ethernet ports installation that can’t have malfunctions, it configured with the MaNima on the Pollux are of the same network.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reset & Indications ....................... 2 Recording and Playing ......................2 Failure Handler procedure ....................2 On-Board Temperatures ....................... 2 MaNima Interface Models ..................... 2 MaNima Network Overview ....................2 YouTube Tutorials ........................2 Contact Info ..........................2 MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 3: Foreword
LDR etc) and sending this data to other MaNima products that can use that info to perform certain actions. This manual has been made for the MaNima Pollux. It is important that anyone, who has to work with the MaNima Pollux, has read this manual.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not use more than one power source for the MaNima Pollux. To turn-off the MaNima Pollux, it must be disconnected from the power source. The MaNima Pollux must be protected against wet environments. Any moist will damage the product.
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Operating temperature 10°C ~ 40°C On-Board temperature Yes, must not exceed 60°C. Storage temperature 10°C ~ 60°C Min-Max NTC measurement -5°C ~ 100°C, 0.1°C degree resolution and +/-10% accuracy Warranty 5 Years MaNima configurator MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 6: The Manima Configurator
The MC (MaNima Configurator) is the program used by the operator to configure the MaNima Pollux. The MC must be installed on a computer on the same network where the MaNima Pollux is connected to. To work with the MC it is recommended to first install and connect the MaNima Pollux to the network, since most (if not all) options won’t be available without a connection...
Page 7: Opening The Mc
The MaNima Configurator - Opening the MC The MaNima Configurator can be downloaded here: Downloads | MaNima Technologies (manima-technologies.com) The MC is opened by adding the “GUI” file to the computer. In this file the user will find all of the files needed to use this program.
Page 8: The Ui (User Interface)
On the left side of The MC window there are multiple tabs which are used to configure the MaNima Pollux. A short explanation is given to each tab below: The scanner is the tab where the user can find and select the different MaNima Products that are connected to the same network.
Page 9 The Scanner is the tab used to search for different MaNima LED Interfaces. Follow the instructions below to configure your own device. Make sure your computer and MaNima Pollux are connected to the same Ethernet/Wi-Fi network! The Interface should be in the scanner no matter what IP-adress it has.
Page 10 “Currently editing: (IP-address)” instead of “Currently editing: None”. Failure to Connect If the MC is unable to find the MaNima Pollux, there are multiple things that may have gone wrong. So, make sure the following are correct: 1.
Page 11 The Network tab is used to edit the IP-address of the device. The IP-address can be edited manually by disabling the DHCP, or automatically by enabling the DHCP. DHCP = turn off and on using the switch Turning off DHCP enables the manual configuration of the network settings. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 12 The Mapping tab is used to configure the PWM ports of the MaNima Pollux. There are 8 available PWM ports on the MaNima Pollux that can assigned a specific universe or channel. These channels can then be controlled with ArtNet.
Page 13 High and Low setpoints: These parameters are used with the ‘Set-up new handler’ button. Explanation can be found in the Set-up new handler chapter. Port 1 Short circuit: When this box is checked there is a short circuit. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 14 LEDs to reduce risk of damages. The temperature that can be measured by the MaNima Pollux is between -15 deg C and 90 deg C. To connect a MaNima Magnus to a MaNima Pollux as an extension, read the MaNima Magnus manual for more information.
Page 15 Digital In-and Outputs can be used to set triggers or failure handlers. The DigitalInputs tab shows which Inputs are triggered by external systems. In the DigitalOutputs tab it is possible to manually enable or disable the Digital outputs. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 16 Frame 1 channel: Set the channel where boot scene sends the data to. The LED outputs must be set on the same channel as the boot scene universe. Note: Boot scene cannot be used when ArtNet is being transmitted to the MaNima Pollux MaNima Technologies...
Page 17 The second tab is the ‘solutions tab’. Here you can set the action after the condition has been activated. The last tab is the ‘solution parameter’. Here you can set the parameters of the solution. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 18 NTC disconnected: Use this to set an action when the NTC has been disconnected. NTC shortcircuit: Use this to set an action when the NTC has been short circuited MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 19 Setup Solution: Turn off output: This disables the output Redundant output: Enable the 2 power output on the MaNima Pollux for redundancy Switch on digital output: This turns on a digital output. Switch off digital output: This turns off a digital output.
Page 20 Delay (ms): Delay in ms before the solution is enabled. Cancel the solution after the failure is resolved: Cancel the solution after the failure is resolved. Output number: set the PWM output number here, for example: 4 for PWM port 4. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 21: Failure Handler Examples
(3). Output 1, step 1 The failure handlers have been set. When the MaNima Pollux measures a shortcircuit it will disable the output (1) and activate the secondary output (3). When an average current above 10A is measured it will disable the output (1) and switch over to...
Page 22 By creating a shortcircuit on CH1 and V+1, the failure handler will detect an ‘output shortcircuit’. The MaNima Pollux will now disable the primary output (1) (Current = 0.01A) and activate the secondary output (3). The ‘Port 1 short circuit’ checkbox will also be red if a short circuit has been detected.
Page 23 This can be seen by the increased average current of the output, which has increased by 0.36A For increased safety, this output has failure handlers for high currents and short circuits. When these are activated, the Output will be turned off. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 24: Update
The MaNima Configurator - Update Because MaNima Technologies B.V. is constantly improving their products, there is an update tab available which allows the user to update the software version of the Interface without needing access to the physical Interface. This is only possible if there is an ethernet connection to the Interface.
Page 25 Installation & Wiring In this chapter there will be a description about every available port on the MaNima Pollux. For additional wiring diagrams, visit the MaNima Technologies website → support and download the wiring diagrams. Link: Downloads | MaNima Technologies (manima-technologies.com).
Page 26 Analog input 2: Input for analog sensors. See next page for the pinout. Digital input 1: In-and outputs for the digital sensors. See next page for the pinout. Ethernet 1 and 2: RJ45 connector Ethernet switch for connecting the Pollux to the network. MaNima Technologies...
Page 27 12/48VDC. Only half of the PWM outputs can be used if there is only one power input used. With the use of failure handlers it is possible to create redundant setups where the MaNima Pollux can automatically switch between power supplies when failures are detected (such as short circuits, over currents etc..)
Page 28 Installation & Wiring – Digital and Analog In/outputs There are 3 6P6C connecters available on the MaNima Pollux. The left 2 are used for the Analog Sensor Inputs, and the right one is used for the Digital In-and outputs. These are the pinouts for each connector:...
Page 29 The PWM frequency of the PWM outputs can all be individually adjusted in the LED output tab in the MaNima Configurator The corresponding universes and channels can be configured for each PWM output in the Led output tab. MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 30 Installation & Wiring – Reset & Indications The MaNima Pollux has multiple LED indications present on its circuit board. It also has a single reset button that can be used to manually reset the Pollux when this is not possible with the MaNima Configurator.
Page 31 Recording and Playing The MaNima Pollux can’t record scenes by itself, this feature is unlocked by acquiring a MaNima Magnus. By pairing the MaNima Pollux with the MaNima Magnus, it is possible to record the MaNima Pollux and play the scene back later.
Page 32 Failure Handler procedure MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 33 MaNima Configurator in the NTC / LDR tab. When using the MaNima Pollux in an ambient temperature of 40°C without active cooling do not exceed the maximum currents as seen in the ‘Technical Specifications’ table.
Page 34 MaNima Interface Models MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 35 Overview MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...
Page 36 MaNima Pollux: The MaNima Pollux is an industrial PWM driver and LED monitoring module made for the professional market. The MaNima Pollux is a versatile device which can fulfil many different tasks. The MaNima Pollux has been designed to be reliable, stable and fail-safe.
Page 37 MaNima Tutorial 8 Updating with Ethernet - YouTube MaNima Tutorial 9 Using Segments - YouTube MaNima Tutorial 10 Connecting the MaNima Pollux - YouTube MaNima Tutorial 11 Configuring NTC inputs - YouTube MaNima Tutorial 12 Current and Failure handlers - YouTube...
Page 38 Contact Info MaNima Technologies B.V. Address: Hastelweg 260-B 5652 CN, Eindhoven Netherland Contact: E: info@manima-technologies.com W: www.manima-technologies.com T: 040 202 49 04 Dutch chamber of Commerce registration number/KvK-nummer: 71614605 YouTube Link: MaNima Technologies - YouTube MaNima Technologies Hastelweg 260B 5652CN Eindhoven...