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instant messaging. An alarm will be triggered by temperature shutdown,
sensor failure or power failure.
The controller is equipped with a 16x2 character green OLED display, which
ensures high contrast and clarity in dark and light environments. It provides a
self-explaining menu system with a full text interface for extremely easy and
intuitive use. There is no need to go through a code table to set your controls
or read your statuses. The system is also equipped with LEDs as status
indicators to see the status of your controller at a glance.
The interface language is user selectable: English, Spanish, French, German
and Dutch are standard available.
The Controller uses a low DC voltage to control both ballasts and contactor
modules, making the system safe to install. Cables for plug & play
installation are provided with the controller and the ballasts.
1.2.
Glossary of Terminology
ECM
External Contactor Module
EL
Entry level
Light cycle
A 24 hour period in which the lights are activated
and deactivated once
Lights-on period
The period of the light cycle in which the lights are
activated
Lights-off period
The period of the light cycle in which the lights are
not activated
Follow mode
Main and auxiliary channel are switched on and off
simultaneously
Inverse mode
Main and auxiliary channel are switched
alternating (one on, one off and vice versa)
Cage clamp
Wire clamp
Ballast
A ballast is a device intended to ignite and power
HID lamps
Complete fixture
A ballast integrated with a reflector and lamp
1.3.
Used symbols
The following icons will be used throughout the manual:
Warning!
A warning indicates severe damage to the user and/or product may
occur when a procedure is not carried out as described.
Caution!
A caution sign indicates problems may occur if a procedure is not
carried out as described.
Note/Example:
A note or example provides tips and addition information to
the user.