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

8-Channel
Forward Phase Dimmer
Operation and Configuration Guide
Introduction
The Control4® 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer (C4-DIN-8FPD-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 Forward Phase Dimmer can be set to two different
dimming modes:
• Switch Mode—Only allows the load to be set to 100% or off
• Dimming Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading edge)
dimming
• SSL 7A Mode—Sets dimming parameters complaint to NEMA SSL 7A
Note: Dimming mode should only be used with dimmable loads.
Note: By default, all channels on the 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer
are set to Switch Mode to prevent inadvertent dimming of non-
dimmable loads.
With the buttons on the front of the module, configure the mode for each channel:
1 Press the CH1 and CH8 buttons simultaneously.
2 All channel LEDs will indicate the their current dimming mode:
• Solid yellow—Switch Mode
• Solid green—Forward Phase Mode
• Solid magenta—SSL 7A Mode
3 Click each channel button to cycle through the dimming mode.
4 Once each channel is set as desired, exit the configuration mode by pressing
and holding the Module Override button briefly.
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 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 Forward 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
Forward Phase Dimmer is properly installed in the correct location and wired to
the appropriate loads. Please refer to the Composer Pro User Guide for detailed
information.
LEDs
During normal operation, the indicator lights on the front of the 8-Channel
Forward Phase Dimmer communicate the status of the device.
Indicator LED color
Module Override Blue
Black
Red
Channels Blue
Black
Red
Yellow
Cyan
Flashing
green
Green
Link/Activity Solid green
Orange
Flashing
green
Channel and Module Override buttons
During normal operation, the buttons on the front of the 8-Channel Forward
Phase Dimmer behave in the following manner:
Button
CH1-CH8 Click
Hold
Module Override Click
Hold for five (5) seconds
The following button tap sequences are available using the CH1 and CH8 buttons.
Function CH1 CH8
Identify 4
Reboot device 15
9 4
Factory reset
Status
Power on, normal
operation
Off
Overtemp Fault See "Faults" section
below
Load on
Load off
Overcurrent Fault or See "Faults" section
Overtemp Fault below
Over–Wattage Fault "
No Power On Phase "
Fault
Firmware updating
Firmware update
complete
Link
Activity
Firmware updating Flashing gets faster
as update proceeds
Action Result
Toggles the load on and
off.
Ramps/fades the load (if
dimmable).
Toggles between the
module override scene
and all channels off.
Sets the module override
scene to current chan-
nel levels. The Module
Override LED will blink
rapidly to indicate that
the override scene has
been saved.
CH1
9
Notes