Installation and User Guide
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1. 478 DALI Controller d Mains 2 2 supply 0000090696 DALI D1 D D2 D D3 D D4 D 1 2 3 4 DALI Channels control L NE DA DA DA DA Input Output terminals S DIM DMX Override Mains supply AC A Data OVR V 15V Ll 1mA L Live B Data OV OV N Neutral OV Data referees DALI channels 1 8 E Earth Ground must be SC Screen not data reference DA DT D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 connected Term Link to B for termination DA D DALI system Note Max 64 devices per channel DA amp DA Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar 1 Attach the 478 to a DIN rail freedom in lighting 2 Connect DALI channels wiring DALI channels 5478 3 Connect control wiring DALI or S DIM DMX Choose DALI 3a or S DIM DMX 3b DO NOT CONNECT S DIM DMX AND DALI SYSTEM AT THE SAME TIME 3a DALI system S DIM DMX wiring to next device i S DIM or DMX Data Cable from previous device ii S DIM or DMX Data Cable to next device Note Keep unscreened wire lengths to a minimum 3b S DIM DMX termination TEM B C QV A ALKA iii S DIM or DMX Data Cable from previous device iv Link for Termination if unit is2. Helvar freedom in lighting Minimum level Set the minimum DALI lighting level the channel will achieve when turned on no matter what scene is called or level is set For example if you set a minimum level of 50 and call scene 4 at 25 96 level the channel output level will be 50 96 For S DIM DMX the level set here is actually the switch on level and the channel will not turn on unless it receives a command to go to or above this level See Switch on level below The minimum level is 1 96 by default If you set the minimum level to 100 96 this forces the dimming curve into switch mode When using S DIM or DMX control in switch mode the Switch on level will apply When using DALI control in switch mode 0 96 OFF and 1 96 or more Loads at 100 Options Channel 1 8 ALL Minimum level 0 1 1 100 96 Default 0 1 96 Switch on level Set the switch on levels for S DIM DMX channels Options Channel 1 8 ALL Default Switch on level 0 64 96 Default 2 96 Hysteresis Note Hysteresis is supported only when controlled by S DIM This setting affects the level at which the channel turns off When hysteresis is on the switch off level is 80 of the switch on level At or below the switch off level the channel will be off For example if the switch on level is 50 and the signal rises to this level or above the channel turns on then if the signal falls to 40 96 or below the channel tu
3. Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 e e ee ee ee ee ee L N E DA DA DiD D2D D3D D4D The status LED lights red for a second when the 478 is powered on No DALI channel selected If no DALI channel is selected the messages OK or Fault are displayed The 478 unit and the DALI channels are working properly Fault with one of the DALI channels see messages below DALI channel selected If a DALI channel is selected these messages are displayed DALI BUS SHORTED Either DALI Channel terminals are short circuited Or Too many devices have been connected to a channel and too much current is being demanded from the 478 LAMP FAILURE One or more lamps has have failed on the selected DALI channel No DALI devices No DALI devices are detected on the selected DALI channel No lamps failed o lamp failures on the selected DALI channel Note The 478 also reports DALI lamp failure on the DALI control input If no devices are connected to an output it will report back DALI lamp failure This makes it easy to detect disconnected outputs Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 11 2014 08 28 Technical Data Connections Mains supply DALI S DIM DMX Cable rating Power supply Mains supply voltage External MCB protection Isolation Standby power Max total losses DALI consumption Inputs Control Override OVR User interface Outputs
4. Helvar 905 910 or 920 router connect a PC to the router and configure the 478 using Designer software Toolbox software You can configure the 478 using a Windows PC running Helvar s Toolbox software v 2 3 3 or later connected via USB or serial cable to the DALI network Use a 510 USB interface or other Helvar serial interface Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 3 2014 08 28 Helvar Configuration freedom in lighting We recommend configuring the 478 using Designer software or Toolbox software You can also use the control panel buttons and display to adjust the DALI channel outputs directly and configure options for all and individual channels Note that the 478 is intended for controlling DALI ballasts drivers and load interface units except for the 490 Blinds Controller Do not connect controls to the DALI outputs DALI channels 1 8 Control panel LCD display Comms Activity Indicator DALI S DIM DMX Channel s level DALI channel numbers Channel level indicators Status message m mm S DIM DMX Activity and DALI Power Activity Indicator This indicator in the top left hand corner of the Display Screen indicates S DIM or DMX activity or DALI power activity For S DIM DMX it is normally off and flashes on intermittently to indicate S DIM or DMX activity If DALI power is on then the indicator is on It flashes to indicate DALI contro
5. DALI Max load per output Operating Conditions Ambient Temperature Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Mechanical Data Solid core up to 4 mm Material Stranded 2 5 mm Wire size 0 5 mm 2 5 mm IP rating Recommended 1 0 mm 1 5 mm Mounting Max length 300 m d 1 5 mm Weight 0 22 mm 1 5 mm low loss RS485 type multistranded twisted and shielded All cables must be mains rated 85 VAC 264 VAC 45 Hz 65 Hz Max 6A The external power supply must be protected 4 kV between mains supply DALI outputs DALI system and S DIM Override connectors DALI channels are not isolated from each other No Standby Mode DALI power provided for DALI channels 7W 2 mA DALI system input DALI S DIM or DMX Wired override input 5 push buttons for configuration 8 output channels 128 mA 64 devices 0 C to 40 C Max 90 96 non condensing 10 C to 70 C Conformity and Standards EMC Emission EMC Immunity Safety Environment DALI Configuration software Designer version Toolbox version EN 61000 6 3 EN 61547 EN 60950 1 Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives EN 62386 2009 edition 1 4 2 18 or higher 2 3 3 or higher 12 Helvar 478 8 Channel DAL Controller Installation and User Guide Module dimensions Helvar tveedom in lighting Polycarbonate ABS mix UL94 V 0 IP 00 For installation in a restricted access location only DI
6. ALI Base 57 Default 1 Disabled The address will not be re allocated DALI addresses Channel 8 Address 64 Removed Disabled Removed Next time you connect it to a controller program or router the DALI address will be re allocated Disabled The address will not be re allocated Select this if the channel is unused Unit Details Details Read only Serial number and Firmware version Mode power and data information If DALI power is on a tick appears next to the DALI power field DALI or S DIM DMX shows the last detected mode when the module was reset User mode Read only Normal Recall Scene Recall a scene previously stored temporarily if connected to a Helvar router system Scenes are sets of lighting levels and can make use of any combination of channels This option is always available even when password protection is applied to other options Range Scene 1 16 Save as Scene The levels which are currently active for all channels of the dimmer are applied to this scene You can recall stored scenes in the Recall Scene menu see above Range Scene 1 16 Default scenes Default lighting scenes can be applied to the dimmer channels Default scene levels are Scene 1 100 96 Scene 2 75 96 Scene 3 50 96 Scene 4 25 96 Note Lighting levels are NOT changed automatically once you apply default scenes but once you recall a scene lighting is set to the levels for that scene He
7. Installation and User Guide Helvar 8 Channel DALI Controller 478 freedom in lighting Product description C The 478 is for controlling DALI ballasts drivers and load interface units except for the 490 Blinds Controller Do not connect controls to the DALI outputs DALI channels 1 8 S DIM DMX Override control input DALI channels 5 8 boeeooo6 Status LED TERM B SC 0V A ov OVR D5 D D6 D D7 D D8 D Ps z LCD display Helvar A e e Buttons 478 DALI Controller E N E A DA 5 D M M or a 282 zz seeeeeeg SSS TI Mains supply DALI DALI system DALI channels 1 DALI channels The 478 can control up to 8 DALI channels each of up to 64 devices Control inputs The 478 can be controlled using DALI S DIM or DMX and an override input NOTE DALI AND S DIM DMX MUST NOT BE CONNECTED SIMULTANEOUSLY LCD display and buttons The front of the module has an LCD display and 5 buttons to set basic configuration parameters and provide basic control of channel levels Helvar Data is subject to change without notice www helvar com ii Contents Section Product description Installation Connections Configuration Control panel LCD display Adjusting channel levels using the buttons Module Menu Options Menu Options Details Status mess
8. N rail mounting 250 g 9 module width 160 mm x 90 mm x 62 mm Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28
9. ages Technical Data Helvar Data is subject to change without notice Page freedom in lighting www helvar com Helvar Installation freedom in lighting Installation Steps 5 Connect mains wiring and power on the 478 1 Attach the 478 to a DIN rail 6 Set S DIM DMX mode amp base address 2 Connect DALI channel wiring lif using SDIM DMX control 3 Connect control wiring DALI or S DIM DMX 7 Configure the 478 using Designer or Toolbox 4 Connect Override input wiring optional Mounting environmental and clearance requirements Mounting Clearance e Attach the 478 to a DIN rail in a covered mounting rack For effective ventilation ensure that there is adequate or other protected location Observe orientation shown in space around the unit Step 1 e The ventilation grilles must NOT be obstructed Environment WARNING BEFORE ATTACHING THE 478 AND MAKING e The ambient temperature must be between 0 C and ANY CONNECTIONS ENSURE THE MAINS 40 C SUPPLY IS ISOLATED Air humidity must be between 0 and 90 non IMPORTANT The 478 may be controlled by either DALI or condensing S DIM DMX e The area must be adequately ventilated However DALI AND S DIM DMX MUST NOT e Do NOT install this product in a damp location BE CONNECTED AT THE SAME TIME Connections S DIM DMX Override DALI Channels 5 6 7 8 Term B SC OV A 0V OVR D5 D D D D7 D D8 D eaka Essss555
10. at end of S DIM DMX cable line Note Keep unscreened wire lengths to a minimum 2 Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar 4 Connect override wiring optional freedom in lighting Channel level override function V lt 1 5V e Wire a volt free contact between the 0 V and OVR Lus terminals Switch closure sets the light output of the DALI channels to their override level regardless of external control signals For example the override could be activated by contact closure on an alarm system e Set override levels using Designer software or using the buttons and LCD display e Set override level for all channels or set different override levels for each channel 85 264 VAC 45 65 Hz 6 Set S DIM or DMX mode and base address if using S DIM or DMX control Select S DIM or DMX mode Set S DIM or DMX base address Use the control panel to select S DIM or DMX Use the 478 buttons to set the S DIM or DMX base address mode as shown below The factory default setting as shown below is S DIM mode 12245678 Levels BIEN co ee t Spim DbPiis mode Hm ea Em 4 eS Dime DPA base K Sbim DhMzg sadder SDIMADMAE melect amp press Wi DS SDIM DMs MODE D 7 Configure the 478 Designer software If the 478 is connected to a router based system
11. l activity Channel level The percentage shown is the level of the currently selected channel s ALL is displayed here if all channels or outputs are selected simultaneously but are set to different levels LCD Display Main Screen Control Panel Buttons TERM B SC 0V A OV OVR D5 D D6D _D7D _D8D be oo e ojo ojo ojo o sm Ch5 Ch Ch Ch8 478 DALI Controller Chi Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 P Vracak ee o L N E DA DA Le ele eTe efo a D D2D D3D D4D The Main Display Screen appears Use the buttons to When the 478 is powered on set DALI channel levels After 60 seconds of inactivity on the Control Panel navigate the system menus to adjust module settings After exiting the control panel options 4 Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar Adjusting channel levels using the buttons freedom in lighting a Select a channel or all channels L enaj s LCD Main Display screen From the LCD Main Display screen press the RIGHT or LEFT button to select a channel The selected channel will flash Leuelz b Adjust channel level s Press the RIGHT button to step through individual channels The step after Channel 8 and before channel 1 ALL channels are selected Adjusting individual channel Levels Adjusting all channel levels channel l l l l m levels l simultane
12. lvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar tveedom in lighting Groups Assign channels to DALI groups Any channel can be assigned to any group Options Group 1 16 Selected v Up button Not selected x Down button Min fade time Set the minimum time it takes to change between minimum and maximum lighting levels Options Channel 1 8 ALL Fade time 0 20 ms 1 150 ms 2 500 ms 3 1 sec Default Power on level Set the level each channel will go to when the unit is powered on with DALI connected Note Power on levels for S DIM are set in the router and not using the control panel Options Channel 1 8 ALL Power on level 0 100 96 Last Default in DALI mode 100 Failure level Set channel levels for situations where the DALI bus goes low such as when it is short circuited or the DALI PSU is turned off Options Channel 1 8 ALL Failure level 0 100 do not apply Failure level Default 100 96 Override level If the override input connection is short circuited e g by contact closure on an alarm system all channels are set to their override level regardless of external control signals Options Channel 1 8 ALL Override level 0 100 do not apply override level Default 100 96 Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28
13. ne e Enter the password If you chose to use the password after 1 minute of inactivity the Control Panel goes to standby and the Enter password menu appears in Main Menu Use rFazzuor disables the functionality of the remaining menus You can access the menus but cannot change any settings unless you enter the password 58 A key is displayed in the bottom right of the screen when you enter the menu to indicate that you cannot enter any settings Options Use password password is 58 v up button x down button Default x no Press OK to confirm new selection and a vY Done message appears The password lock will be applied after a period of 60 seconds from this message appearing Enter password If the password is enabled and you wish to use all of the functions of the module you must enter the correct password The password is 58 10 Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar Status messages Freedow in lighting Status messages are displayed on the bottom row of the LCD display The status LED will flash red to indicate the states listed below except the OK state TERM B SC 0V A OV OVR D5 D D6 D D7D D8 D be oo ee eelecei eelee som OVERRIDE Ch5 Ch6 Ch Ch8 DALI CHANNELS 478 DALI Controller DALI CHANNELS 85 to 264 VAC DALI SYSTEM Ch
14. ously c Return to the LCD Main Display screen To return to the LCD Main Display screen press the OK button OK laeua js Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 5 2014 08 28 Helvar Module Menu Options freedom in lighting Most options can be adjusted using Designer or Toolbox software You can also use the module s buttons to access navigate and adjust the menu options Access the menu To access the menu from the LCD Main Display screen press the OK button Adjust parameters Use the UP DOWN RIGHT LEFT and OK buttons on the control panel to navigate adjust and confirm parameters See Set S DIM or DMX mode and base address for an example of changing a menu parameter Exit the menu To exit the menu and return to the LCD Main Display screen use the LEFT button Main menu This table lists the main options available from the module control panel Full options details are in the next section Addresses Set S DIM DMXand DALI addresses including base addresses and S DIM DMX mode L View module serial number firmware version and various other service related information Recall scene Recall a DALI scene Save as scene Save levels as a DALI scene Unit Details Default scenes Reset DALI scenes to default settings Groups Group and ungroup DALI channels Min fade time Set minimum fade times for DALI channels S Power on level et DALI power on level
15. rns off By default on the dimmer When hysteresis is on and the signal rises to 2 96 the lighting for that channel turns on when it falls to 0 96 the channel turns off When hysteresis is off default setting and the signal rises to 2 96 the lighting for that channel turns on when it falls to 1 96 the channel turns off Options Channel 1 8 ALL Off v up button x down button Default x LCD Contrast Set the LCD display contrast 0 100 96 default 40 96 Note 1 At 0 96 the text is just visible Note 2 The display adjusts as you raise or lower the contrast value but you must press OK to select that contrast level Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar Freedom in lighting Factory reset Reset the module to the original settings defaults Note Restoring factory settings returns all connected lighting to default levels immediately Press and hold OK for 10 seconds until a Done message appears Use password Note The password is disabled by default You can use the factory set password 58 for the module Note that you must wait for 1 minute after choosing to use the password before the password lock functions If the password is enabled you must enter the correct password Otherwise you can only use the following functions menus e Change dimmer levels e View technical information about the module e Recall a sce
16. s for DALI channels Failure level Set or disable DALI failure levels for DALI channels Override level Set or disable override levels for DALI channels Minimum level Set DALI minimum load levels for DALI channels Switch on level Set switch on levels for S DIM DMX channels Hysteresis Activate De activate S DIM hysteresis for S DIM channels LCD contrast Adjust the LCD contrast level Factory reset Reset all settings to factory defaults Use password Apply password lock to settings except to Unit details and Enter password items Enter password Allow changes to settings when password lock is applied see Use password Helvar 478 8 Channel DALI Controller Installation and User Guide Doc 7860319 issue 2 2014 08 28 Helvar Menu Options Details Freedow in lighting Addresses The digital interface DALI or S DIM DMX receives control messages from devices in the system You can set any address to any channel Note The base address is the first channel address from which the remaining addresses are allocated unless changed manually in the address sub menu Sub menuitems Options S DIM DMX mode DMX or S DIM Default S DIM DMX base 247 Default 1 505 The address will not be re allocated S DIM DMX addr Channel 1 8 S DIM Address 1 254 Disabled Default 1 DMX Address 1 512 Disabled Default 1 Disabled The address will not be re allocated DALI base D
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