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GARDASOFT PP480 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PP480 LED Lighting Controller User Manual www.gardasoft.com...
  • Page 2 While care has been taken in the preparation of this document Gardasoft Vision Ltd will not accept any liability for consequential loss of any kind except those required by law. All trademarks acknowledged. This document is copyright 2023 Gardasoft Vision Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switched ........................11 Flags ..........................11 Automatic light sensing ................... 13 Status LEDs ........................ 13 Mechanical fixing .................... 13 PP480 heat output ..................15 Heat output per channel ..................15 Total heat output ...................... 15 Connections ..................... 16 Triggers ........................18 Ethernet ........................
  • Page 4 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Power supply ......................18 Wiring ......................... 19 Connectors ........................ 19 Ethernet communication ................19 Connection ........................ 19 IP address ........................19 9.2.1 DHCP .......................... 21 9.2.2 Fixed IP Address ......................21 Webpage Configuration ................. 22 10.1 Main Page ........................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    (PP701) or the mounting holes. In particular, read the notes on heat-sinking in Section 7, “PP480 heat output”. Connect the PP480 up to a power supply and an LED lighting unit as described in Section 8, “Connections”.

  • Page 6: Safety

    (see Section 12.2, “Specifications”). At its maximum ratings, the PP480’s enclosure can get quite hot to touch. Place in a position where personnel cannot accidentally touch it and ensure there is a free flow of air around the unit.

  • Page 7: General

    General The PP480 must not be used in an application where its failure could cause a danger to personal health or damage to other equipment. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 8: Sicherheit

    Wenn diese Symbole in der Anleitung auftauchen, enthält der Text Hinweise zu den zu ergreifenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen. Wärme Stellen Sie sicher, dass der PP480 korrekt montiert ist (siehe Abschnitt 6, “Mechanical fixing”) und dass Sie die Grenzwerte für das Gerät nicht überschreiten (siehe Abschnitt 12.2, “Specifications”).
  • Page 9 Schalter als Teil der Installation in der Nähe vorsehen, mit dem die Steuerung an beiden Stromleitern von ihrer Stromquelle getrennt werden kann. Durch induktive Lasten verursachte Einschaltstöße zum PP480 müssen extern unterdrückt werden. Warnung: Es handelt sich hierbei um ein Produkt der Klasse A. Die Verwendung in Wohngebieten kann zu Funkstörungen führen und eine...

  • Page 10: Allgemein

    Niveau zu begrenzen, das den Empfang von Rundfunkübertragungen ermöglicht. Allgemein Das PP480 darf nicht in Anwendungen eingesetzt werden, bei denen es durch einen Ausfall des Geräts zu einer Gefahr für die Gesundheit von Personen oder zur Beschädigung anderer Geräte kommen könnte.

  • Page 11: Sécurité

    Lorsque ces symboles apparaissent dans le manuel, reportez-vous aux consignes pour connaître les précautions à prendre. Chaleur Veillez à ce que le PP480 soit monté correctement (voir Section 6, “Mechanical fixing”) et à ne dépasser aucune valeur nominale pour l’unité (voir Section 12.2, “Specifications”).
  • Page 12 à tension de sécurité extrabasse. Se reporter à la pour les limites de tension autorisées. Lorsqu’il atteint ses valeurs nominales maximales, le boîtier du PP480 peut dépasser les 75°C. Par conséquent, tout le câblage doit soit avoir une capacité...

  • Page 13: Généralités

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Généralités Le PP480 ne doit pas être utilisé dans une application où la santé des personnes et l’intégrité des équipements seraient mises en danger s’il venait à tomber en panne. Si l’équipement est utilisé autrement qu’aux fins prévues par le fabricant, la pro-tection offerte par l’équipement pourrait en être altérée.

  • Page 14: General Description

    Currents can be specified in 2.5mA steps to give very fine control of intensity. You can set the PP480 up through its web pages (see Section 10, “Webpage Configuration”), or by using Ethernet commands (see Section 11, “Command configuration”).

  • Page 15: Output Modes

    “Automatic light sensing”). When set, the PP480 senses a light when it is first connected to it for the first time and will wait for the current rating to be set. If the flag is not set, the PP480 will revert to the last current rating set.
  • Page 16 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual triggers on the falling edge. In switched mode with the P flag set, the output is on when the input is on. Clearing the P flag inverts this operation. — —...

  • Page 17: Automatic Light Sensing

    When a light is connected, it flashes for a short time (the light is not damaged by this). The PP480 will detect that it is connected. You will then need to set up the current rating of the light (see Section 10, “Webpage Configuration”...
  • Page 18 PP480 (as defined Section 7.2, “Total heat output”) exceeds 8 Watts at 21°C or 4W at 40°C. The PP701 kit is available for mounting the PP480 on a DIN rail. The PP480 does not have an IP rating and should be mounted so that moisture and dirt cannot enter the unit.

  • Page 19: Pp480 Heat Output

    When overdriving, the voltage across the light is more difficult to identify. Total heat output The total heat output from the PP480 is given by adding the heat output for all channels as calculated above. There are several ways to reduce the heat output from the PP480: Use pulse mode.

  • Page 20: Connections

    8W at 25°C ambient 4W at 40°C ambient If the heat output is between 8W and 24W, the PP480 needs to be mounted on heatsink. Connections All connections to the PP480 are made on multi-way plugs and sockets. The mating connectors are described in Section 8.6, “Connectors”.
  • Page 21 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual The power and load connections are as follows: Terminal ID Function LED1– Channel 1 lighting output LED1+ LED2– Channel 2 lighting output LED2+ PSU– Power supply – PSU+ Power supply + LED3– Channel 3 lighting output LED3+ LED4–...

  • Page 22: Triggers

    TRIG4+ Triggers The PP480 triggers are opto-coupled as shown in the circuit below. Trigger voltage between 3V and 24V provides a logic 1 and any voltage below 1V, a logic 0. A logic 1 signal will sink approximately 3mA at any voltage from 3V to 24V.

  • Page 23: Wiring

    If they must be loomed together ensure that low voltage insulation rating is sufficient or that supplementary insulation is used. Note: The case of the PP480 is not connected to the GND supply connection. Connectors The following table shows the connectors necessary to mate with the PP480’s connections.
  • Page 24 Section 11, “Command configuration”. You can also open the selected controller’s web pages at the click of a button. For more information about the PP480’s web pages, refer to Section 10, “Webpage Configuration”. —...

  • Page 25: Dhcp

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual 9.2.1 DHCP Most networks use a DHCP server. If there is a PC on the network, you may be able to find out whether a PC on the same network uses DCHP as follows: (i) Right-click the Windows 11™ Start icon on your PC’s task bar.

  • Page 26: Webpage Configuration

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Webpage Configuration You can set up the PP480 through its own internal web pages. Click the Open webpage… button in GardasoftMaint to take you directly to the PP480’s web pages. You can also type the controller’s IP address (displayed in GardasoftMaint) into your web browser, which will display the Main screen.

  • Page 27: Configuration Page

    URL. You can set up all the parameters for each output channel. Pressing the Submit button updates the PP480 configuration and saves the changes to non-volatile memory. On this page you can: Change the current rating and brightness of the light.

  • Page 28: General Setup Page

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual 10.3 General setup page The general setup page (shown below) allows you to set up or clear the web page’s password and set up the internal trigger. You can also enter any Ethernet command from Section 11, “Command configuration”.

  • Page 29: General Commands

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Several commands can be put into one command line by separating them by a semi-colon ( ; ).The PP480 sends any replies to the commands followed by a > character to show that the command line has completed.
  • Page 30 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Report the configuration The typical output is: CH 1, MD 1, CS 2.000A, SE 500.0, DL 2.0us, PU 2.0us, PW 0, ST 1, EV 0.0V, IP 1, FL 14, RT 20.0us Where: Channel number Mode: 0 = continuous, 1 = pulse, 2 = switched...
  • Page 31 If Ethernet messages are not enabled, the last event or error number can be read by this command. Any error displayed on the unit is cleared, so if there was a lighting error, the PP480 resumes auto-sensing on that channel.
  • Page 32 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual This command sets the password required to access the web pages. If EY is entered on its own then the password is cleared. There are six optional parameters, which are ASCII values for a password from one to six letters.

  • Page 33: Lighting Commands

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Report the version of firmware running in the PP480 This command returns the firmware version. For example: 101 (HW01) 11.3 Lighting commands Set the output current rating This command changes the current rating for a light:...
  • Page 34 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Set pulse mode The output can be set up to pulse on a trigger input. You can configure the delay from the trigger to the start of the pulse, the length of the pulse and the brightness.
  • Page 35 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Set the trigger mode RJc,m Where: output channel (1 to 4) = 1: Triggered on negative edges = 0: Triggered on positive edges Set the trigger input This command sets which input is used for pulse and switched output modes.

  • Page 36: Command Summary

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual 11.4 Command summary Command Example Effect Save changes. Show configuration. Enable Ethernet messages. Get any error codes. Clear all settings except Ethernet. EY65,66 Set web page password to ‘AB’. Read the firmware version. RJ2,0 Set channel 2 to trigger on a positive trigger edge.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Specifications 12.1 Limitations Switched mode: The maximum delay from a trigger input changing to the output current being turned on or off is 10μs. Pulse Mode: The minimum pulse delay is about 4μs. For 1ms and above pulse width, the driver power should not be greater than 30W.
  • Page 38 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Parameter Value Notes together must not exceed this. Pulse Frequency Test conditions: 1 Channel 50 kHz 2 us pulse width 2 Channels 15 kHz 2A light rating at 24V 3 or 4 Channels 4 kHz Ambient 5°C to 40°C...
  • Page 39 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Parameter Value Notes Mounting DIN rail or panel mounting — —...

  • Page 40: Error Codes

    Settings could not be saved to the EEPROM. Err 27 Cannot read Ethernet settings from EEPROM; they may be incorrect. Err 33 Temperature error. The PP480 is too hot and has switched off to protect itself. Err 34 Internal power dissipation too high. Output turned off.
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  • Page 42 PP480 Lighting Controller Manual Issue v001 - April 2024 @ Copyright 2024 Gardasoft Vision Ltd Gardasoft Vision Ltd Trinity Court Buckingway Business Park Cambridge CB24 4UQ Tel: +44 1954 234 970 www.gardasoft.com...

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