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O p e r a t i o n / R e f e r e n c e G u i d e

R AD I A L i g h t i n g S ol u t i on s

RADIA Eclipse

Dimmer Modules

RE-DM4

(120V, 240V)

RE-DM6

(120V, 240V)

L a s t U p d a t e d : 6 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 7

Summary of Contents for Radia RE-DM6

Page 1: ...Operation Reference Guide RADIA Lighting Solutions RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules RE DM4 120V 240V RE DM6 120V 240V Last Updated 6 15 2007 ...

Page 2: ... whichever is greater Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non Warranty Repair Policy AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Services for products discontinued or replaced by a Product Discontinuance Notice Non Warranty Repair Policy Products that do not qualify to be repaired under the Warranty Repair Policy due to age of the...

Page 3: ...ion Drawings 9 AMX Lighting Systems 11 Overview 11 Features 11 Applications 11 AMX Lighting Control Equipment 12 Installation 15 Space Requirements 15 Wiring Considerations 15 Preparing connecting captive wires 15 AXLink wiring between multiple devices 15 Power considerations 15 AXLink connections 15 Conduit 16 Enclosure Dimensions 17 RDA ENC2 ENC4 and ENC6 enclosure and dimensions 17 RDA ENC6B an...

Page 4: ... 26 Configuring and connecting AXLink 27 External power 28 Dry Closures 29 Connecting dry closures 29 Failsafe Input 29 Emergency Input 29 Default Settings 29 Radia Lighting System Configuration Pages 31 Overview 31 Lighting System Link 31 Main Lighting System Page 32 Device Configuration Page 33 AMX Lighting Programming 37 Introduction 37 Software 37 Presets Defined vs Undefined Levels 38 Preset ...

Page 5: ...urve O 71 Always ON Curve F 72 Appendix B Radia Lighting Programming 76 Levels 76 Default Settings 76 Default Low end 76 Default Ramp Time 76 Initial Level Status Reporting 76 Channels 77 SEND_STRINGs 78 Ramp Dimmers Up 79 Ramp Dimmers Down 80 Stop Ramping Dimmer 80 Ramp active preset up 81 Ramp Active Preset Down 81 Stop Ramping Preset 81 Recall Preset 82 Record Preset 82 Level Status 82 Set curv...

Page 6: ...EW 89 Stop Ramping Preset NEW 89 Recall Preset 89 Record Preset 89 Set Curve 90 Curve Status NEW 90 Set Low End NEW 90 Low End Status NEW 90 Reboot NEW 91 Set Default Level Time 91 Set Default Preset Time 91 Set Default Ramp Time 91 Ramp to Level 92 Undefine Dimmer NEW 92 Phase Query NEW 92 Appendix C Troubleshooting 93 Software Issues 93 Using PASS mode 93 Testing AMX Lighting features 94 Hardwar...

Page 7: ... RDM series dimmer or switch modules The RE DM4 is designed for use with the RDA series of enclosures in an AMX Lighting modular digital dimming system The RE DM4 is controlled by AXLink or by dry contact closures FIG 1 RE DM4 4 channel Integrated Dimmer Module Mounting Jumper Load out Neutral Chokes High Voltage Mounting External 12V Aux Power AXLink DIP Switch Dry Closures AXlink Connector Power...

Page 8: ...This is a 12VDC power input that supplies additional power to the Radia PCB and connected Radia modules Dry Contacts Emergency fire alarm relay connection Closed relay activates preset 126 Other control is locked out until relay opens Supports daisy chaining of up to 20 dimmers for this connection with a maximum current requirement of 200mA when daisy chained Failsafe connection Works with a toggl...

Page 9: ...efore connecting Class 2 wiring must be rated 300V or higher For indoor use only AC lighting loads only This module may require extra power from the AXLink connection or an external power supply connected to the control card RE DM4 4 pin module connector male The 4 pin male module connector for the RE DM4 is illustrated in FIG 2 Dimmed Switched Incandescent Motors Neon cold cathode Fans This unit ...

Page 10: ...ine 1 and Line 2 provides a single 2400 W input Lighting Application Drawings The RE DM4 has two preferred lighting application methods as shown in FIG 4 and FIG 5 FIG 3 Line In Connections for the RE DM4 Single 2400 W Input with jumper Dual 2400 W Inputs without jumper FIG 4 Lighting Application for the RE DM4 Example A Example A Single input Single phase four load 120 or 240 VAC 1Ø ...

Page 11: ...and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 5 Lighting Application for the RE DM4 Example B Please refer to the AMX Lighting Programming section on page 37 for more information Example B Dual Input Single phase four load 120 120 240 or 240 VAC 1Ø ...

Page 12: ...dimmers FIG 6 The RE DM6 is designed for use with the RDA series of enclosures in an AMX Lighting modular digital dimming system The RE DM6 is controlled by AXLink or by dry contact closures FIG 6 RE DM6 6 channel Integrated Dimmer Module Mounting points Power Devices Jumper Chokes Neutral High Voltage Connections External 12 V Aux Power Mounting points AXLink Address DIP Switch AXLink Connector D...

Page 13: ...wer 2 pin 3 5mm green captive wire connector This is a 12VDC power input that supplies additional power to the Radia PCB and connected Radia modules Dry Contacts Emergency fire alarm relay connection Closed relay activates preset 126 Other control is locked out until relay opens Supports daisy chaining of up to 20 dimmers for this connection with a maximum current requirement of 200mA when daisy c...

Page 14: ...e rated 300V or higher For indoor use only AC lighting loads only Line In Connections Using two feeds for Line 1 and Line 2 provides two 2400 W inputs Jumping Line 1 and Line 2 provides a single 2400 W input FIG 7 Dimmed Switched Incandescent Motors Neon cold cathode Fans This unit should be installed only by qualified electrical personnel and in compliance with all national electrical codes local...

Page 15: ...pplication methods as shown in FIG 8 and FIG 9 FIG 8 Lighting Application for the RE DM6 Method A FIG 9 Lighting Application for the RE DM6 Method B Example A Single Input Single phase six load 120 or 240 VAC 1Ø Example B Dual Input 120 120 240 VAC Single phase six load Please refer to the AMX Lighting Programming section on page 37 for more information ...

Page 16: ...Radia Eclipse RE DM6 Dimmer Module 10 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules ...

Page 17: ...stall them into the best suited enclosures and create the perfect lighting control system for your customers Features The AMX Lighting Control System features include Control of up to 1 500 dimmers or 255 6 channel devices approximate with a AMX NetLinx Control System complete with dimmer level feedback Support for 128 lighting scene presets Recall of up to 3 of 128 presets with two contact closur...

Page 18: ...ntrol modules RE DM4 4 channel integrated dimmer control module 120 or 240 VAC RE DM6 6 channel integrated dimmer control module 120 or 240 VAC Dimmer modules RDA CKM Dual Choke module 350 µS RDA PSM Power supply module RDM 2DC Dual VDR module 2400 W x 2 0 12 VDC RDM 2FDB Dual FDB Module 1920 W x2 RDM 2INC Dual incandescent dimming module 2400 W x 2 RDM 2SWM Dual switch module 2400 W RDM 2ZC Dual ...

Page 19: ...AMX Lighting Systems 13 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules AMX Lighting Control Equipment Cont RDA DIV Radia Module Divider RDA EFP Radia Enclosure Filler Plate ...

Page 20: ...AMX Lighting Systems 14 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules ...

Page 21: ...onnector types described in this section AXLink wiring between multiple devices FIG 10 shows AXLink wiring between AXLink devices Power considerations The following information relates to wiring considerations for an AMX Lighting system AXLink connections In order to establish an AXLink connection for programming the controller must be connected to a power source and be powered on The AMX Lighting...

Page 22: ...he 120 VAC wiring to the line input terminal block The recommended knockouts for incoming power feeds are located on the top left and top right sides of the AMX Lighting enclosure Install separate conduit for low voltage signals for dry closures and AXLink connections The recommended knockout for these control connections is located on the bottom of the enclosure Additional knockouts are on the bo...

Page 23: ...DA ENC6 enclosure dimensions FIG 13 RDA ENC6B and ENC12B enclosures and dimensions Top View Internal Bottom RDA ENC2 RDA ENC4 RDA ENC6 Side View for all enclosures 12 0 304 8 mm 6 0 152 4 mm 0 75 19 05 mm 12 0 304 8 mm 6 0 152 4 mm 18 0 457 2 mm View View BOTTOM VIEW 457 2 mm SIDE VIEW RDA ENC12B RDA ENC6B 24 0 61 0 mm 24 0 61 0 mm Not included with enclosures TOP VIEW 18 0 0 75 19 05 mm 6 0 152 4...

Page 24: ...nections FIG 15 shows an example of a high voltage connection for an RE DM4 controller Each AMX Lighting module has its high voltage connectors marked on its circuit board Line load and neutrals are also clearly marked The clearance above and below the enclosure is necessary for proper ventilation and heat dissipation Refer to the Dimmer Enclosures with Breakers installation guide for more informa...

Page 25: ...Each terminal on the block can accept two 10 AWG wires 3 Provide a separate neutral wire for each dimmed zone 4 Connect the black line input from the electrical devices to the module s line terminal The line input terminal accepts a 10 AWG copper conductor 5 Connect load lines from the electrical devices to the Load terminals Load 1 applies to dimmer 1 Load 2 applies to dimmer 2 and so on All high...

Page 26: ...iring diagram for the RDA ENC6B line input terminal block RDA ENC6B 120 240 VAC line input single phase FIG 18 shows a 120 240 VAC single phase 3 W G wiring diagram for the RDA ENC6B line input terminal block FIG 17 RDA ENC6B 120 VAC single phase 2 W G wiring diagram FIG 18 RDA ENC6B 120 240 VAC single phase 3 W G wiring diagram 1 2a 2b 3 1 2a 2b 3 ...

Page 27: ...e neutral wire for each controlled zone 4 Connect the black line input from the electrical panel to the enclosure s line terminal The line input terminal accepts a 0 AWG copper conductor 5 Connect load lines from the electrical devices to the Load terminals Load 1 applies to dimmer 1 Load 2 applies to dimmer 2 and so on RDA ENC6B 120 208 VAC line input three phase FIG 20 shows a 120 208 VAC three ...

Page 28: ...connector and dimmer references While it is possible to wire the enclosure with 3 phase Y please remember a single RE DM4 or RE DM6 will only support one Y phase FIG 21 RDA ENC6B three phase 4 W G line input connector and dimmer references Line input 1 feeds dimmers 1 and 4 Line input 2a feeds dimmer 5 Line input 2b feeds dimmer 2 Line input 3 feeds dimmers 3 and 6 1 2a 2b 3 ...

Page 29: ...erences for the RDC PFC line inputs FIG 22 RDC PFC power distribution and line input reference references RDC PFC Line input 1 feeds dimmers 1 and 4 Line input 2a feeds dimmer 5 Line input 2b feeds dimmer 2 Line input 3 feeds dimmers 3 and 6 While it is possible to wire the enclosure with 3 phase Y please remember a single RE DM4 or RE DM6 will only support one Y phase ...

Page 30: ...enclosure contains a ground terminating lug The RDA ENC4 RDA ENC6 RDA ENC6B and RDA ENC12B enclosures contain a neutral terminating block and a ground terminating lug To prevent possible personal injury or death disconnect power to the enclosure at the breaker box before attempting to install any AMX Lighting modules FIG 23 Enclosure module mounting slots and mounting screw holes Neutral terminal ...

Page 31: ...al modules FIG 24 shows an example of the low voltage connections DIP switches and LEDs using the RE DM4 controller Module connections When connecting a dimming switching module to a AMX Lighting controller connect it as shown in FIG 25 All low voltage connections must comply with Class 2 wiring codes FIG 24 Low voltage connections and DIP switches FIG 25 Module connection to a controller card AXL...

Page 32: ...the lower section of the control module Red status LED indicators RE DM4 only The red LED s function is to indicate level LED brightness increases as signal level increases from zero to 100 The LED indicator is located above each external load connector jack on the control module Configuring and connecting multiple controllers Since the Radia RE DM4 and RE DM6 differ from other AMX lighting contro...

Page 33: ...AXLink device number The device number is determined by the value of all the switch position settings The following table shows the SW1 DIP switch positions and their values The device number assignment range is 1 through 255 FIG 26 AXLink configuration sample SW1 DIP switch setting values for AXLink Position Value 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 8 5 16 6 32 7 64 8 128 AXLink Neutral Neutral HOT 1 HOT 2 black AXLin...

Page 34: ...et or cycled after changing the AXlink address External power The following table lists the modules that use most of the operating power an AMX Lighting control module can supply They may require extra power from the AXLink connection or an external power supply connected to the control module or module s when using multiple modules If extra power is required connect an auxiliary 12 VDC power supp...

Page 35: ... When the failsafe input contact closure is opened preset 127 will be recalled Both of these preset recalls occur on the edge of the transition from opened to closed to closed to opened Emergency Input The emergency input is provided to interface to an alarm system such as a fire alarm to set the lighting to an appropriate state for an emergency e g light the path to the exit The expected operatio...

Page 36: ... 3 Channel 3 Channel 3 100 in 1 second 4 Channel 4 Channel 4 100 in 1 second 5 Channel 5 Channel 5 100 in 1 second 6 Channel 6 Channel 6 100 in 1 second 7 Channels 1 6 100 in 1 second 8 Channels 1 6 0 in 1 second 126 Emergency Dry Closure On Channel 1 6 100 in 1 second 127 Failsafe Dry Closure Off Channels 1 6 0 in 1 second 128 Failsafe Dry Closure On Channels 1 6 100 in 1 second ...

Page 37: ...x version 2 0 0 3 Lighting System Link In order to access the configuration web pages for the AMX Radia open your computer s browser and point it to the AMX master containing the loaded Duet module by typing the following URL http xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the AMX master This opens the Master Configuration Manager page FIG 29 Once the page is loaded 1 Click on the ...

Page 38: ...ar component The information provided includes the lighting area Label the component AxLink Address the virtual address used the device or preset model the component status the Configure button for each device to be configured The AMX master must be running firmware v3 21 343 or higher for the Radia Eclipse configuration pages to work as expected FIG 30 Radia Configuration Manager The Global Prese...

Page 39: ... the area 3 For each dimmer change the name in the Label field if necessary 4 For each dimmer change the Curve selected in the dropdown menu if necessary 5 For each dimmer change the level with the Level slidebar if necessary The field to the right of the slidebar will display the exact level Alternately enter the exact level you wish to have associated with that dimmer by entering the number into...

Page 40: ... by default 11 predefined presets also shown on the Device Configuration page FIG 33 that can be modified as well FIG 32 Accept button You do not need to click the Accept button to save changes if you only adjusted the dimmer levels by using the Level slidebar To exit a Radia configuration page you must choose Cancel whether you have chosen to accept the changes or not FIG 33 Presets section ...

Page 41: ...ar If you enter a preset time number higher than 255 the slidebar will move to the Max position 5 To configure the preset click the preset s Configure button to open the Preset Configuration page FIG 34 When finished click the Accept button at the bottom of the page and return to the Device Configuration page To return to the Device Configuration page without saving any changes click the Cancel bu...

Page 42: ...highlight one component and click the button Reverse the process and click the button to return all lighting components to the Available field 6 Clicking the Recall button will recall the preset and the Tweak button will refresh and auto save the preset with the current load levels The Recall and Tweak buttons are only enabled for existing and saved presets neither button will be enabled for a new...

Page 43: ...ck for on off level and active preset The Duet module utilizes the master s web servlet to provide a GUI interface for lighting system and preset configuration including Name zones Select zones Ramp zones Discrete and toggle on off Recall presets Save current preset settings Undefine zones for exclusion from preset definition Save a lighting scene as a preset on the Radia device and on the NetLinx...

Page 44: ...set the Radia will save all of the dimmer levels that are defined at that time and only affect those when the preset is recalled For example if all the dimmers are undefined and dimmers 1 and 3 get their levels changed the Radia will save the levels of 1 and 3 only when told to record preset 7 When preset 7 is recalled only dimmers 1 and 3 will be adjusted The other dimmers 2 4 5 and 6 are said to...

Page 45: ... 6 One other panel used by security has two buttons to control the lights for Cleaning mode and Night mode These buttons recall presets 7 and 8 respectively Operationally room A panel and room B panel should appear to be independent with the currently active preset feedback active on its associated control panel If room A is in Presentation Mode then the Presentation Mode button LED should be lit ...

Page 46: ...ed with no time value associated then the AMX Lighting system will use an available default value determined at setup The commands for recording and recalling presets use these defaults as do ramping operations Curve settings are setup commands done on a individual channel basis and are not global Curves can be set during initial installation and do not need to be changed unless the loads also cha...

Page 47: ...typically measured in percent from an Off state of level 0 to an On state at level 100 Dimmer output is measured in volts A graphical representation of a dimming curve is usually the percentage of dimming in relation to the output voltage RMS of the dimmer connected to a standard load FIG 38 shows a sample dimming curve Sometimes a fixture or lamp has a problem dimming down to a low range When thi...

Page 48: ...AMX Lighting Programming 42 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules ...

Page 49: ...han 100 volts is applied Lamps often do most of their dimming between 40 and 100 volts Dimmers designed to increment voltages from 0 to 120 volts can be wasted on lamps that do not even respond to 50 of the dimmer s output Some lamps are more sensitive to voltage changes at the low end and can accommodate many degrees of dimming but standard dimmers tend to rush past the lamp s sensitive range and...

Page 50: ... dimmer Multiple curves provide a user with multiple ways to control lighting This provides lighting designers with a more powerful lighting tool To demonstrate how a AMX dimmer actually performed under real conditions we adopted a set of uniform tests to display the output characteristics of a dimmer The AMX test fixture for incandescent tests was set up using a constant Voltage feed of 120 VAC t...

Page 51: ...he first and third characteristics to send a variable high voltage output along with a single switched output The RDM FDB module is a combination of two devices in a single package One device is an incandescent dimmer like the RDM INC and one device is a relay like the RDM SWM These devices combine to switch power on and off to a ballast and at the same time deliver a high voltage reference signal...

Page 52: ...el to the dimmer s output level which means a value of 10 in the input level will result in a 10 output voltage The selection of which curve to use is purely a function of the type of electrical load connected to the dimmer s output For example an incandescent load would typically use curve 1 or curve 2 and a Prescolite fluorescent ballast would use curve 4 The table below summarizes the curves su...

Page 53: ... C All logarithmic curves with slight variations in the curve Lutron FDB Ballasts Curve 8 Used in conjunction with the RDM FDB series of modules Curve 9 Used in conjunction with the RDM FDB series of modules Provides a slightly different look than curve 8 Since this curve has the highest low end turn on level by default it is probably a good choice for Advance Mark X We have found the Mark X usual...

Page 54: ...ove 20 at which point the dimmer output starts to climb again Conversely it will dim down to 20 and maintain that level until it turns off Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 56 120 VAC FIG 42 shows the low voltage output of the RDM HDC module The voltage range is 4 to 12 VDC when attached to test ballast FIG 41 Curve 1 Voltage Output in 240V AC FIG 42 Curve 1 voltage output with Low End Setting 2...

Page 55: ...dimming various lighting products at low levels Dimming ranges can be controlled using the low end setting Curve 1 dimming range is normally 0 120 VAC but with a Low End Setting of 5 the range is reduced to 26 120 or a 20 reduction in total dimming range A Low End Setting of 10 reduces the range from 40 to 120 VAC or 35 reductions while a Low End Setting of 20 on Curve 1 is about a 50 reduction in...

Page 56: ...educes the maximum output to 90 of maximum to conserve energy It is also called the energy saving curve Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 0 114 VAC FIG 46 shows the low voltage output of the RDM HDC module The voltage range is from 0 to 9 VDC when attached to test ballast This curve can be used with 0 10 VDC dimming ballasts FIG 44 Curve 2 at 120V AC FIG 45 Curve 2 at 240 VAC FIG 46 Curve 2 volt...

Page 57: ...s curve will shrink incandescent dimming range 25 Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 30 115 VAC FIG 50 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module The voltage range is from 2 6 to 9 3 VDC when attached to test ballast This curve is primarily used with Advance Mark VII ballast using the RDM HDC module FIG 47 Curve 3 voltage output in volts RMS FIG 48 Curve 3 at 120 VAC FIG 49 Curve 3 at 240 VAC...

Page 58: ...Appendix A AMX Lighting Curves 52 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 50 Curve 3 output in volts DC ...

Page 59: ...nd Curve 4 is a smooth fade until 15 then it rolls off sharply Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 0 120 VAC FIG 54 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module Curve 4 is primarily used for control of Prescolite Intelect Ballast using the RDM HDC module Its range is from 1 to 12 VDC FIG 51 Curve 4 Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 52 Curve 4 at 120 VAC FIG 53 Curve 4 at 240 VAC ...

Page 60: ...of a dimmer It quickly dims the high end and extends the mid range dimming control with a cut off at 18 volts This curve can be useful with two wire dimmable fluorescent ballasts Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 16 120 VAC FIG 54 Curve 4 Voltage output in volts DC FIG 55 Curve 5 Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 56 Curve 5 at 120V ...

Page 61: ... Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 58 shows the output voltage of Curve 5 applied to the RDM HDC module It turns on to about 2 volts and rises to 12 VDC There is a large increase in output above 98 FIG 57 Curve 5 at 240 VAC FIG 58 Curve 5 Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 62: ...of dimming This curve can be useful for dimming applications using transformers and requiring a more precise low end dimming range Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 21 120 VAC FIG 62 is a plot shows the output voltage of Curve 6 applied to the RDM HDC module The turn on voltage is 2 VDC and rises to 12 VDC Output increases rapidly above 95 FIG 59 Curve 6 Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 60 Curve ...

Page 63: ...Appendix A AMX Lighting Curves 57 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 62 Curve 6 Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 64: ...mer This curve follows the Standard dimming curve Curve 1 for the first half of its control After Level 50 the curve rolls off to 40 volts before cut off This provides a 30 reduction in dimming Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 39 1 20 VAC FIG 63 Curve 7 at 120 VAC FIG 64 Curve 7 at 240 VAC FIG 65 Curve 7 Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 65: ...hting Curves 59 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 66 shows the DC output voltage of Curve 7 applied to the RDM HDC module It starts at 3 VDC and rises to 12 VDC FIG 66 Curve 7 Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 66: ... voltage of a dimmer This curve follows the Standard dimming curve Curve 1 for the first 50 and then levels off to a 50 volts cut off This can be used on Advance Mark X ballasts Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 52 120 VAC FIG 67 Curve 8 at 120 VAC FIG 68 Curve 8 at 240 VAC FIG 69 Curve 8 Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 67: ...4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 70 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module The low end starts at 4 volts and slowly rises to 12 VDC This curve provides precise mid range dimming FIG 70 Curve 8 Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 68: ...dimmer Curve 9 starts at 70 volts and rises to 120 volts for a dimming range of 40 This curve can be used to dim some fan motors Use this curve when very little voltage range can be tolerated Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 72 120 VAC FIG 71 Curve 9 at 120 VAC FIG 72 Curve 9 at 240 VAC FIG 73 Curve 9 Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 69: ... 63 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 74 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module Curve 9 starts at 5 volts and rises to 12 VDC This provides a dimming range of 7 VDC FIG 74 Curve 9 Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 70: ...urve A is an alternate version of the Standard dimming curve Curve 1 It rolls off the high end quickly and extends the dimming range in the middle with a sharper roll off starting at 20 dimming level Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 0 120 VAC FIG 75 Curve A at 120 VAC FIG 76 Curve A at 240 VAC FIG 77 Curve A Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 71: ...es FIG 78 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module Curve A starts at 2 volts and slowly rises It increases 3 volts in the last 10 of its travel This curve can be used with 0 12 VDC dimming ballasts like Prescolite Intelect ballasts FIG 78 Curve A Voltage output in volts DC ...

Page 72: ...r and becomes somewhat linear until a roll off at 18 VAC Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 18 115 VAC FIG 82 shows the output voltage of Curve B applied to the RDM HDC module The turn on voltage is 2VDC and rises to 10VDC This curve can be used with 0 10 VDC dimming ballasts FIG 79 Curve B at 120 VAC FIG 80 Curve B at 240 VAC FIG 81 Curve B Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 73: ...Appendix A AMX Lighting Curves 67 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules Log Curve 2 C FIG 82 Curve B Voltage output in Volts DC FIG 83 Curve C at 120 VAC FIG 84 Curve C at 240 VAC ...

Page 74: ... only 113 volts This curve reduces dimming range by about 20 Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 20 115 VAC FIG 86 shows the DC output voltage of Curve C applied to the RDM HDC module It starts at 2VDC and rises to 10VDC This curve can be used with 0 10 VDC dimming ballasts S Curve 2 D FIG 85 Curve C Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 86 Curve C Voltage output in Volts DC FIG 87 Curve D at 120 VAC ...

Page 75: ...g range in the middle with a sharp roll off starting at 25 dimming level Relay turn on level 1 Dimming Range 0 115 VAC FIG 90 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module Curve D is a variation of Curve A but at a 10 reduction This curve can be used with 0 10 VDC dimming ballasts using the proper low end cutoff FIG 88 Curve D at 240 VAC FIG 89 Curve D Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 90 Curve D V...

Page 76: ...rve N FIG 93 shows the output voltage of the RDM HDC module This is an incandescent dimmer always on starting at Level 9 Relay turn on level 09 The RDM HDC module will output 12 VDC above Level 09 FIG 91 Curve N at 120 VAC FIG 92 Curve N at 240 VAC FIG 93 Curve N Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 77: ...Modules Always OFF Curve O FIG 96 is an incandescent dimmer always off No Level command will turn this dimmer on Relay turn on level none The RDM HDC module will output no voltage FIG 94 Curve O at 120 VAC FIG 95 Curve O at 240 VAC FIG 96 Curve O Voltage output in Volts RMS ...

Page 78: ...tput a constant 12 VDC FIG 100 is the voltage plot of the original Radia MC Series in FDB mode This is provided for informational purposes only as the current RDD DM4 does not support FDB mode due to large variety of FDB ballasts AMX recommends using the RDM FDB RDM FDB2 RDC HFDB or RDC MDM module for 3 wire dimming control of FDB ballasts FIG 97 Curve F at 120 VAC FIG 98 Curve F at 240 VAC FIG 99...

Page 79: ...Appendix A AMX Lighting Curves 73 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 100 Curve M S Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG 101 Curve R at 120 VAC FIG 102 Curve R at 240 VAC ...

Page 80: ...ves 74 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 103 Curves 5 B at 120 VAC FIG 104 Curves 5 B on the Radia Eclipse RE DM6 at 120 VAC FIG 105 Curves 6 C at 120 VAC FIG 106 Curves 6 C on the Radia Eclipse RE DM6 at 120 VAC ...

Page 81: ...Appendix A AMX Lighting Curves 75 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules FIG 107 Curves A D at 120 VAC FIG 108 Curves A D at 240 VAC ...

Page 82: ...t send feedback level updates It will resume sending level updates back to the master upon reception of a command or channel that affects the dimmer level Default Settings The factory defaults for all adjustable settings is as follows Default Low end The default low end setting is 1 for all dimmers Default Ramp Time The default ramp times in seconds are Initial Level Status Reporting When communic...

Page 83: ...Will be turned off by Radia when dimmer reaches 0 Defines this dimmer for the purposes of presets 136 Ramp dimmer 2 down Ramps dimmer down at the default ramp time rate while channel is on Will be turned off by Radia when dimmer reaches 0 Defines this dimmer for the purposes of presets 137 Ramp dimmer 3 down Ramps dimmer down at the default ramp time rate while channel is on Will be turned off by ...

Page 84: ...fault ramp time rate Will be turned off when all preset associated dimmers reach 0 147 Dry closure input 1 Emergency Feedback only Represents the state of the contact closure input AXLink changes of this channel are INPUT OUTPUT changes thus providing PUSH RELEASE and feedback capability within the NetLinx program 148 Dry closure input 2 Failsafe Feedback only Represents the state of the contact c...

Page 85: ... ASCII 13 to stop ramping do not send the carriage return with the string The ramp rate for this function is the default ramp time as established by the RT command In contrast with previous versions of Radia dimmers Radia Eclipse dimmers accept both upper and lower case strings Ramp Dimmers Up String dimmer U Response dimmer UP if one dimmer specified GROUP UP if multiple dimmers specified ALL UP ...

Page 86: ... if multiple dimmers specified ALL DOWN if all A dimmers specified Examples SEND_STRING Radia 1D Ramp dimmer one down Response 12 01 DOWN 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia 2 4 6U Ramp dimmers 2 3 4 and 6 down Response 12 GROUP DOWN 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia AU Ramp all dimmers down Response 12 ALL DOWN 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia 13 Stop ramping Responses for the commands issued above respectively 12 01 STOP 13 1...

Page 87: ...the preset reach 0 Note this function uses the terminating carriage return ASCII 13 to stop ramping so the carriage return must not be sent with the string The ramp rate for this function is the default ramp time as established by the RT command Stop Ramping Preset This function stops the ramping of the most recently ramped preset Ramp active preset up String PU Response PRESET preset RAMPING UP E...

Page 88: ...l values are returned as a percentage 0 100 If pack is specified it must be 1 Recall Preset String preset B time Response GOTO preset in time Examples SEND_STRING Radia 2B 13 Recall preset 2 at the saved rate Response 12 GOTO 002 in 5 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia 56B10 13 Recall preset 56 over 10 seconds Response 12 GOTO 056 in 10 13 10 If no time was specified for recording the preset or recalling the...

Page 89: ...est for 0 will be 0 and a request for a level between 11 100 will result in the outputting of that level This function is used to prevent certain loads from dimming below the dimmer s ability Set Curve String dimmer curve Response dimmer CURVE curve Examples SEND_STRING Radia 1 1 13 Set dimmer 1 to curve 1 Response 12 1 CURVE 1 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia 1 4 N 13 Set dimmers 1 4 to curve N Response 1...

Page 90: ...ple the response to the command above would be 12 CHAN 3 CURV 1 LEV UN 13 10 Reboot This function reboots the dimmer and initializes it to its power up state The device will go off line with the master and return on line If pack is specified it must be 1 Low End Status String pack LE Response P pack percnt1 percnt 2 percnt 3 percnt 4 percnt 5 percnt 6 Example SEND_STRING Radia LE 13 Request curren...

Page 91: ...mp from 0 to 100 Set Default Level Time String LT time Response LEVEL TIME SET AT time Example SEND_STRING Radia LT3 13 Set default level ramp time to 3 seconds Response 12 LEVEL TIME SET AT 003 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia LT0 13 Set default level ramp time to 0 seconds instantaneous Response 12 LEVEL TIME SET AT 000 13 10 Set Default Preset Time String PT time Response PRESET TIME SET AT time Example...

Page 92: ...esponse 12 02 LEVEL 088 IN 005 13 10 Assuming default level rate is 5 SEND_STRING Radia 1 4 6L100 13 Ramp 1 4 6 to 100 at the default level rate Response 12 GROUP LEVEL 100 IN 005 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia 6L50T5 13 Ramp dimmer 6 to 50 over 5 seconds Response 12 06 LEVEL 050 IN 005 13 10 SEND_STRING Radia AL0 13 Ramp all dimmers to 0 at the default ramp rate Response 12 ALL LEVEL 000 IN 005 13 10 Un...

Page 93: ...P pack pass fail 1 state1 2A state2A 2B state2B 3 state3 The pass fail item will either be OK or FAIL to indicate an overall condition The state items are phase specific to indicate which phase is failing The state will either be Y for okay or N failure Example SEND_STRING Radia Y 13 check phase status Response 12 P01 OK 1Y 2AN 2BN 3N 13 10 Good response SEND_STRING Radia Y 13 check phase status R...

Page 94: ...efault ramp time as established by the RT command Only dimmers that are assigned a level greater than 0 in the preset are ramped Dimmers with a level of 0 and Undefined dimmers are not affected by the PU command SEND_COMMAND Protocol Conventions Symbol Function Values m Value for Dimmer Level in 0 100 n Value for Dimmer Number 1 6 or A for all Can include a range of dimmers or ranges of dimmers un...

Page 95: ...rd Preset This function records the current level of all defined dimmers and associates them with the specified preset An optional time parameter may be specified to record the specified rate at which the preset is to be recalled If time is not specified then the default preset rate value at the time of the preset recording will be used when recalling the preset as set by the PT command Ramp Prese...

Page 96: ...t in the outputting of that level This function is used to prevent certain loads from dimming below the product s ability Low End Status NEW This function returns the low end settings assigned to each dimmer The response will be an incoming COMMAND to the master Set Curve Command SC dimmer C curve Response None Examples SEND_COMMAND Radia SC1C1 Set dimmer 1 to curve 1 SEND_COMMAND Radia SC1 4CN Se...

Page 97: ...Set Default Ramp Time This function sets the default ramp rate for ramping strings command and channels e g U D PU PD The specified ramp rate is the time required to ramp from 0 to 100 Reboot Command RESET Response None Example SEND_COMMAND Radia RESET Reboot dimmer Set Default Level Time Command LT time Response None Examples SEND_COMMAND Radia LT3 Set default level ramp time to 3 seconds SEND_CO...

Page 98: ...evel T time Response None Examples SEND_COMMAND Radia P2L88 Ramp dimmer 2 to 88 at the default level rate SEND_COMMAND Radia P1 4 6L100 Ramp 1 4 and 6 to 100 at the default level rate SEND_COMMAND Radia P6L50T5 Ramp dimmer 6 to 50 over 5 seconds SEND_COMMAND Radia PAL0 Ramp all dimmers to 0 at the default ramp rate Undefine Dimmer Command UN dimmer Response None Examples SEND_COMMAND Radia UN1 Set...

Page 99: ...troller This is one way to determine the AXLink device number of the AMX Lighting controller 2 Enter Pass mode by typing PASS followed by the device number If the device number of the AMX Lighting controller were 96 you would type PASS 96 The whole typed enter pass mode command is PASS 96 enter where enter means Hit the enter key 3 The AMX Lighting controller returns the string ERXON in acknowledg...

Page 100: ...ns 1 Status of AMX Lighting channel 1 Curves AC Status of All Curves AZ Status of All Levels AL100 All levels 100 AL0 All levels 0 Channels 1L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 1 50 2L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 2 50 3L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 3 50 4L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 4 50 5L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 5 50 6L50T9 AMX Lighting channel 6 50 Low End Setting LE Pack Status of Low End Trim Ramping Up AL10...

Page 101: ...is then press Enter Verify Status of AXLink DIP switch Default is 6 7 on all others off which makes the Radia device 96 Verify Status of Low Voltage Cables Wiggle check Correct position Good strong connection Verify with wiring diagram or manual Verify Status of Loads Have loads been checked for shorts Have loads been verified to work Bypass module Check for transformers Electronic or magnetic Tra...

Page 102: ...Appendix C Troubleshooting 96 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules ...

Page 103: ...Appendix C Troubleshooting 97 RE DM4 and RE DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules ...

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