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Operating manual – BC-Config
Flash controller
BC-100-20A
V08 / 05.04.16
5.5
Startup of BC‐100‐20A with connected LED lighting
Press the button
“Start”
to execute the new configuration, enable the LED drivers and start the calibration phase.
Note: As a safety function, the
“Start”
command also saves the current parameters and values as does the
“Save”
command.
Note: The yellow LED indicates monitoring of the flash process and always lights up when the connected lighting
system is active. This is the case both in the calibration phase and in flash mode or constant current mode.
5.6
Calibration phase
After each
“Start”
command and when switched on in
Autostart
mode, the calibration phase is first executed.
This is used to test the connected LED lighting and to optimize the BC‐100‐20A for the connected LED lighting.
The
“Stop”
command can be used to stop the ongoing calibration procedure or normal operation at any time.
The LED driver is immediately switched off in this case.
Note: Do not change any parameters during the calibration phase!
The entire calibration phase is indicated by flashing of the green LED.
NOTE: The duration of the calibration phase depends on the connected LED lighting system and the configured
parameters. In the case of high T
on
values it can lock up for a very long time (up to 100 seconds).
During this calibration phase the LED lighting will light up, flicker or flash. Protective measures may be necessary.
After successful calibration the green LED lights up continuously. If the BC‐100‐20A detects errors or violation of the
permissible limits during the calibration procedure, the calibration is discontinued and the red LED indicates the error.
In this case it is necessary to adjust the parameters.
After successful completion of the calibration phase, the BC‐100‐20A operates with the detected control parameters
and the LED driver remains enabled.
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Flash mode / constant current mode
6.1
Flash mode
In flash mode, controlled over‐current (“flashing”) of the connected LED lighting is possible. Only current pulses can be
generated. The relevant lighting parameters are
“Current”, “TimeOn”, “CycleTime”
and
“Delay”
. Both the permissible
limits of the BC‐100‐20A (see Chapter 10 and 13) and the limits of the connected LED lighting (see corresponding data
sheet) must be complied with.
6.2
Constant current mode
In constant current mode, the connected LED lighting is operated with a constant current; triggering is not possible in
this case. The relevant lighting parameter is
“Current”
. Both the permissible limits of the BC‐100‐20A (see Chapter 13)
and the limits of the connected LED lighting (see corresponding data sheet) must be complied with.
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Autostart function
This function is needed if the BC‐100‐20A is to automatically start with previously saved parameters and values after
availability of the supply voltage. It is enabled during the configuration with the tick next to
“Autostart”
.
If this function is enabled, an active terminal connection is no longer needed. The login procedure is then also not
necessary. In this operating mode, the full range of functions is possible, both with internal and external triggering.
If this operating mode is disabled (
“Autostart”
tick is deactivated), the commands
“Start”
and
“Stop”
of the tool
BC‐Config must be used with an active terminal connection.