Overview
The Basic Control BC16 lighting controller is designed for operating the "matrix" LED lights, with a
total output of max. 240 watts (24 matrix modules each at 10 watts). It can switch between day
and the night lighting, and has a consistent dimming function (sunrise/sunset). The brightness for
the day or night lighting has a stepless adjustment which can then be saved. A pause time (when
the light is completely off) can be enabled or disabled. If it is disabled, the light is only switched or
dimmed between the day and night lighting. If the pause is enabled, everything is switched off at
the specified start of the pause; the appropriate light (depending on the time) is then switched on
at the end of the pause.
The BC16 also has a fast-motion time-lapse function which can be used for test or demonstration
purposes. This shows the set or saved lighting program with shorter transition times in just 60
seconds.
The internal clock has a "power reserve"; it can run for an additional 15 minutes after a shut down
or after a power outage. The lights are turned off during this time. A quick periodic flashing of the
status LED indicates the status. The LED first flashes green and then, after 10 minutes, red.
There are three buttons (S1, S2 and S3) used for the settings and operations. A two-colour LED
(red/green) displays the status.
The following settings can be made using the three buttons:
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Current time (in 5 min increments)
•
Start of sunrise (hour)
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Start of sunset (hour)
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Brightness of daylight 0 – 100%
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Brightness of night light 0 – 100%
•
Transitional period between daylight and night light in 6 steps
(Duration of sunrise or sunset)
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Start of pause / switch-off time (hour) -> Light off
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End of pause / switch-on time (hour) -> Light on
•
Restore the factory default settings
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Time-lapse function (faster run-through of light program in 60 seconds)
Note: The actual transition times may vary slightly depending on your system! The selected
transition interval applies only to the sunrise and sunset, but not for switching at the start and end
of the pause.
