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  • Page 1 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Any use or application of this product, other than for its original intended purposes are prohibited. If you have any questions, please contact us: Dutch Lighting Innovations, Lakenblekerstraat 41, 1431 GE Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. À LIRE EN PREMIER LIEU À...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    DLM-4 ZONE Controller 1. Introduction The DLM-4 Zone Controller is specially designed to set up a Daily Lighting Management system for your Dutch Lighting Innovations fixtures. The controller is equipped with an easy to use menu system in English. Welcome to...

  • Page 4: Facts

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 2. Facts Here are some important things to consider when using the DLM-4 Zone Controller. A maximum of 255 fixtures and 1 temperature sensor can be connected to each zone on the DLM-4 ZONE. A maximum distance of 1000ft / 300 meters between the DLM-4 ZONE and the fixtures to be controlled.

  • Page 5: Components

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 3. Components Controller Back Plate Screws and anchors for back plate and temperature sensor 16 ft RJ12 cable and 4 ft RJ12 cable Temperature sensor T splitter 12 VDC Power supply...

  • Page 6: Installing The Dlm-4 Zone Controller

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 4. Installing the DLM-4 Zone Controller Release / pull out (4) tabs Determine where to locate the main controller. The controller comes with a simple to use DIN type bracket. Pull the 4 tabs outward to release the bracket from the unit, mount the bracket to a wall or surface, place the unit back on the bracket and press the 4 tabs back in to lock the unit in place.

  • Page 7: Determining The Zones

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 5. Determining the Zones Installation of the DLM-4 Zone Controller starts by first designing the DLI fixtures layout and the DLI fixtures will be connected to the controller. Each zone can have separate dimming actions to take place, and each zone can have it own separate temperature sensor that monitors the zone temperature.
  • Page 8 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller Determining the Zones Continued... THIS BLANK LAYOUT GRID CAN BE USED TO DRAW THE THIS BLANK LAYOUT GRID CAN BE USED TO DRAW THE DESIRED PATTERN / LOCATION FOR THE FIXTURES. DESIRED PATTERN / LOCATION FOR THE FIXTURES. Once the lighting zones have been designed, the fixture can be connected to the DLM-4 Zone Controller unit.

  • Page 9: Connections

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 6. Connections Installation is simple once you understand how the DLM-4 Zone Controller is connected to the fixtures. Please review the “Determining Zones” section below and ensure that you have already determined how your lighting zones will be laid out. Extra interconnecting RJ12 communication cables can be purchased in lengths of 25ft or 50ft.
  • Page 10 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 6. Connections Continued...
  • Page 11 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller Only use DLM-4 Zone Controller cables Connect the cable going from Zone 1 to the first fixture to be connected. (Refer to image above) Use the supplied “T” connector and short cable so that the first cable can continue on to be connected to the next “T”...

  • Page 12: Set-Up And Using Your Dlm-4 Zone Controller

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7. Set-up and Using Your DLM-4 Zone Controller The DLM-4 Zone Controller is extremely easy to use. The 128x128 LCD display will provide the user with the current conditions and access all settings. All settings are accessed by using the 6 pushbuttons on the front of the unit.

  • Page 13: Start Settings

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.1 Start Settings Once you have connected all of the Zone connections from the DLM- 4 Zone Controller to the fixtures, and connected and positioned the temperature sensors in each zone, we can start using the DLM-4 Zone Controller.

  • Page 14: Configuration Page

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.2 Configuration Page Configuration Output Unit Temperature Time Format Date Format Time 03:48:56pm Date 03/08/2017 The DLM-4 Zone Controller unit has several configuration settings that can be customized by the user, those settings are stored in the Configuration page.

  • Page 15: Main Menu Page

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.3 Main Menu Page From the Main menu, all of the other pages can be selected. You will see that there are (4) separate pages for each lighting “zone” settings. There is also the “OverRide” page, (to manually bypass / force each lighting zone On or Off) and finally a “System Setup”...

  • Page 16: Zone Setting Page(S)

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.4 Zone Setting Page(s) Each of the 4 zones within the DLM-4 Zone Controller has a separate page for that zone’s particular settings. The settings are described below. Zone 1 Wattage 1000W Output Max 1000W On at 08:00am Off at...
  • Page 17 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller *NOTE: The CMH and UV fixture cannot be dimmed. The 315 watt and 150 watt lights will ignore the Dim At setting and ONLY use the Stop At setting. Stop at: Stop at: The user can select the “maximum” temperature that the growing area can get to before shutting down the lighting zones.

  • Page 18: Zone Status Page

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.5 Zone Status Page Once the DLM-4 Zone Controller has been installed and all settings have been entered, the DLM-4 Zone Controller will constantly monitor the air temperatures, fixture status and current Day or Night status within each of the lighting zones.

  • Page 19: Temperature Min-Max

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.6 Temperature Min-Max Page Pressing the Find button on the DLM-4 Zone Controller will access some important functions. The first page that will be displayed is the Temperature Minimum-Maximum page. Each of the temperature sensors installed will constantly measure the temperature and record the maximum (high) and minimum (low) temperatures.

  • Page 20: Manual Override (Force) Page

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.7 Manual OverRide (Force) page Occasionally the user may want to manually turn each lighting Zone On or Off manually. Each of the 4 zones within the DLM-4 ZONE controller can be manually activated (turned ON or OFF) by accessing the Manual over-ride page.

  • Page 21: To Manually Override / Force A Zone

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.8 To Manually Override / Force a Zone: When the OverRide menu is displayed, use the Up and Down buttons to move the cursor to the Zone # that you want to force On (or Off). Press Enter to access the Zone setting.

  • Page 22: Factory Reset

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.9 Factory Reset The unit comes from the factory pre-programmed with common settings. The unit can be returned to it’s original factory default setpoints at any time. Access the Configuration menu and open the Factory Reset menu item, pressing Enter a second time will reset the unit to factory settings.
  • Page 23 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.9 Factory Reset Continued... Press "ENTER" again to reset all log data and configurations Press "BACK" to return to previous menu Pressing “Enter”, will reset the DLM-4 Zone Controller to the factory settings and automatically return to “System Setup” menu page.

  • Page 24: Firmware Update Page

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.10 Firmware Update Page Occasionally the DLM-4 Zone Controller may release updated firmware / software for the DLM-4 Zone Controller. The new firmware may update older versions firmware, or add new functions to the DLM-4 Zone Controller. To update the firmware: First contact DLI support (info@dli.nl) to find out what the most recent version of the firmware is available for download.
  • Page 25 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.10 Firmware Update Page Continued... Scan end BIN file quantity is 002 *NOTE: If the scan does not find any firmware (BIN files), the display will show the following message. Scan end BIN file quantity is 000 Can not find BIN file for DLM-4 Zone...
  • Page 26 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller *NOTE: If the scan does not detect the MicroSD card, the display will read: Warning: No SD card detected Please insert SD card If the scan is successful, the available firmware file(s) will be displayed. Move the cursor to the newest version of the firmware to be installed.

  • Page 27: Messages / Data Log

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.11 Messages / Data Log MESSAGES / DATA LOG MENU MESSAGES / DATA LOG MENU If there is a dimming event, or a power failure event, a message including details including time and date of the event, temperature recorded, and a description of the event will be created by the DLM- 4 Zone Controller and stored within memory to be viewed later.

  • Page 28: Hot-Start Prevention

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.13 Hot-start Prevention If power is interrupted to the DLM-4, the unit will restart the lights after a 15 minute time delay to allow the lamps to cool before re- starting. Each successive zone re-start will be preceded by a 5 second delay in order to reduce electrical startup surges / loads.

  • Page 29: Dimming And High-Temperature Shut Down

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 7.14 Dimming and High-temperature Shut Down The DLM-4 Zone Controller has the ability to monitor the temperature of 4-separate zones. The user can select their desired dimming and high-temp shut down (Stop At) settings within the zone settings.

  • Page 30: General Information

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 8. General Information 8.1 Warranty WARRANTY WARRANTY Dutch Lighting Innovation only uses high quality components. Under normal operating conditions, the mechanical and electronic components are covered by a three-year warranty from the original date of purchase. For service return the DLM-4 Zone Controller in the original packaging to your shop with the original sales receipt.
  • Page 31 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 9. Troubleshooting Some of the most common issues or problems can be found within this section. Before returning the unit for service, please consult the troubleshooting points below, additional information can be found online at www.dli.nl PROBLEM PROBLEM...
  • Page 33 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller 9. Troubleshooting Continued... WARNING: DO NOT allow theDLM-4 Zone Controller to be exposed to water or excessive heat. DO NOT open or attempt to repair or disassemble the controller, as there are no user- serviceable parts inside. Opening the controller will void the warranty.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIFICATIONS: 12vdc @ 200ma Voltage / power supply 12 V CC 200 mA Tension / Alimentation électrique Certifications ETL / FCC / CE Certifications ETL / FCC / CE Degree of ingress protection IP20 Indice de protection IP20 Dimensions...
  • Page 35 DLM-4 ZONE DLM-4 ZONE Controller ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL CONCERNS: ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL CONCERNS: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BATTERY AND OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. This symbol displayed on a product, its accessories, or its packaging indicates that this product may not be discarded as household waste.
  • Page 36 WWW.DLI.NL...

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