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Niko
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PM206-096R06311
310-02700 / 310-02701
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Congratulations on your purchase of this product from the Niko dimmer
range.
1. LEGAL WARNINGS
- Read the complete manual before attempting installation and activating
the system.
- The installation has to be carried out by a qualified person and in compli-
ance with the statutory regulations.
- This user manual has to be handed over to the user. It has to be included
in the electrical installation file and has to be passed on to any new
owners. Additional copies are available on the Niko website or via the
support service.
- During installation, the following has to be taken into account (not limited
to list below):
- The statutory laws, standards and regulations;
- The state of the art technique at the moment of installation;
- This user manual, which must be read within the scope of each specific
installation, only states general regulations;
- The rules of proper workmanship
- In case of questions, you can consult Niko’s support service or contact
a registered control organisation.
Support Belgium:
Support Slovakia:
+32 3 760 14 82
+421 263 825 155
website : http://www.niko.be
e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]
In case of a defect, you can return your product to a registered Niko
wholesaler, together with a clear description of your complaint (Conditions
of use, stated defect…).
2. DESCRIPTION
This dimmer automatically selects phase control or reverse phase
control. Max. load 450W/450VA. Suitable for incandescent lamps,
dimmable, ferromagnetic transformers (depending on the load) and
electronic transformers. These loads can be mixed. Provided with a
digital PLC-filter. Remote control via N.O.-contacts. Max. 30, non-lit push
buttons in parallel.
3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
For the connection of the load and the necessary power supply, see
enclosed connection diagrams.
To meet possible tolerances caused by irregularities in the plaster or by
the use of multiple cover plates, the in-between plate is provided with a
setscrew (fig.1).
If the button still has play, turn the setscrew to the left (fig.1). If the dimmer
is automatically activated (without operating it), then turn the setscrew
to the right (fig.1).
4. OPERATION AND USE
4.1. Normal operation
Lamps connected via dimmers cannot be controlled to the max. light intensity.
The light intensity will always be less compared with an identical lamp that is
directly connected to the mains. When fully loaded, the dimmer will dissipate
max. 4W. Remote control via N.O. contacts (non-lit). Press briefly for on/off.
Press longer to increase/decrease. When pressing long, the dim direction
is reversed after each interruption (increase -> stop -> decrease -> stop
-> increase -> etc). Once the max. light intensity is reached, the level will
remain the same even if you keep pressing the push button. The last level
before switching off can be stored in a memory (see 4.4). Up to 30 N.O.
contacts (170-00000) can be connected in parallel (max. distance 100m).
The push buttons are not galvanically seperated.
4.2 Automatic switchover
The dimmer can operate in reverse phase control or phase control. The
selection of the operating mode is made automatically. When the dimmer
is switched on for the first time, it operates in reverse phase control.
If the load is not suitable for dimming in reverse phase control, the dimmer
will automatically switch to phase control. Press a control for the load to also
operate in phase control. During switchover, the lighting is switched off.
If phase control is selected, but the load is not suitable for this mode,
the dimmer will switch to reverse phase control after a power cut. Press
a control for the load to also operate in reverse phase control. During
switchover, the lighting is switched off.
4.3 Reinitializing
Every time a new load is connected (e.g. use of low voltage halogen instead
of incandescent lamps), it is recommended to reinitialize the dimmer.
The dimmer reinitializes itself when a push button is controlled during the
activation of the power supply voltage. The dimmer then returns to the
standard operating mode, i.e. reverse phase control. During this period
of time (±30s.), the dimmer cannot be controlled.
4.4 Memory function
The dimmer can be used both with or without memory function. The
dimmer operates with memory function as a standard. Press the control
button at max. light intensity for 10s. to modify this mode. After 10s., the
light level will drop from 100% to 50% to indicate the standard function
is switched off. Immediately let go of the control button after the change
in light intensity. Repeat this setting to reactivate the memory function.
This function and the last set light intensity are stored in a permanent
memory. They are not lost in case of a power cut. When the dimmer is
activated for the first time (with memory function), it is activated on the
minimum light intensity. Afterwards, the dimmer always switches to the
last set value when activated.
With memory
- Press briefly = on at memorised level / off
- Press long when switched off = dimmer dims up from 0%
- Dimming up: dimmer stops at max. light intensity
- Dimming down: dimmer stops for 2s. at min. light intensity and then
dims up
- A new (long) press reverses the dim direction.
Without memory
- Press briefly = on at max. light intensity / off. For the rest, the operation
is analogous to the operation with memory.
- Push button control:
press briefly <400ms.
press long >400ms.
= on/off
= dimm up/down
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible causes if the dimmer does not operate:
- the dimmer is switched off, the load is not dimmable in reverse phase
control nor in phase control
- the mains is not connected
- the load is not connected or is too high
- the lamp or the used cable is defective
- the thermal protection is activated
- combination of the above-mentioned causes
The dimmer is provided with thermal protection. If the temperature is
too high due to overload, the light is automatically dimmed to ±40%.
If the temperature continues to increase, the dimmer switches off. In
this case:
- check whether the load is not too high, taking into account the power
factor of the ferromagnetic transformers.
- check the ambient temperature and placement of the dimmer, using the
load table (fig.2).
6. USAGE NOTICE
- When mounting the dimmer in the immediate vicinity of an audio
installation, it is recommended to provide the connection wires between
the different parts of the installation with shielded wire.
- Signals sent via the mains can disturb the operation of the dimmer. A
digital PLC-filter is built in to suppress this effect.
- In normal use, this dimmer will produce a limited amount of heat. Provide
a heat outlet. Do not cover the dimmer with insulating material. Take into
account that the max. amount of power is limited when several dimmers
are placed on top of or next to each other.
- When several dimmers are flush mounted on top of each other, the
temperature in the distribution board can be too high. This can effect
the operation of the dimmer (limitation of the max. amount of power
– thermal protection). Do not place the dimmers on top of each other
when they are all loaded to the maximum.
- When using halogen lighting with ferromagnetic transformers, take into
account the efficiency of the transformers. Load these transformers for
at least 80% of their nominal power. The transformer has to be suitable
for dimming.
- Electronic transformers can behave unstably if the wire between the
transformers and the lamps is longer than 2m.
- Behaviour of the appliance after power cut <3s.: back to previous situation
with memory/without memory. Conduct of the appliance after power cut
> 3s.: the dimmer stays switched off.
- The dimmer is never electrically seperated from the mains by operating
the control. All components therefore remain live even if the load (e.g.
the light) is switched “off”.
- This device is not suitable for controlling motors unless the specific safety
requirements are guaranteed by external systems.
7. TECHNICAL DATA
- Power supply: 230V~ ±10%, frequency 50Hz
- Mounting: this dimmer has to be mounted into a flush mounting box with
a recess depth of min. 40mm
- Weight: ±90g
- Ambient temperature (ta): 20°C
- Designed for use in an environment with a non-condensing atmospheric
humidity
- Own consumption: < 1W
- Max. cover temperature (tc): 90°C
- Max. wire diameter per connection terminal:
- power supply and load: 2 x 1,5mm
2
or 1 x 2,5mm
2
- push button input: 2 x 1,5mm
2
- Min. load: 40W / 40VA
- Max. load: 450W / 450VA
- Voltage drop over dimmer: max. -5%
- Protections:
- thermal overload protection
- short circuit protection
- Push buttons for control: 230V, 5mA (not galvanically seperated)
- Max. distance to last push button: 100m
- Complies with the norms EN60669-2-1 and EN55015
8. GUARANTEE PROVISIONS
- Period of guarantee: 2 years from date of delivery. The delivery date is
the invoice date of purchase of the product by the consumer. If there is
no invoice, the date of production applies.
- The consumer is obliged to inform Niko in writing about the defect, within
two months after stating the defect.
- In case of a failure to conform, the consumer has the right to a repair or
replacement (decided by Niko) free of charge.
- Niko cannot be held liable for a defect or damage as a result of an incorrect
installation, improper or careless use or wrong usage or transformation
of the goods.
- The compulsory regulations of the national legislation concerning the
sales of consumer goods and the protection of the consumers in the
countries where Niko sells, directly or via sister or daughter companies,
chain stores, distributors, agents or permanent sales representatives,
take priority over the rules and regulations mentioned above.
fig.2
FLUSH MOUNTING DIMMER
310-0270X
ambient temperature: 20°C
↓
derate 5% per 5°C temperature rise
↓
↓←
→↓
surface mounted
flush mounted in a thermoplast box
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
simple:
-35%
multiple
simple:
-0%
2 boxes side-by-side
hor./vert.: -25%
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
insulating wall
(plaster, wood):
-25%
brick wall:
-0%
insulating wall
(plaster, wood):
-15%
brick wall:
-0%
e.g. dimmer 450VA
ambient temperature 20°C:
.............
0%
flush mounted in a thermoplast box
2 side-by-side:
....................................
-25%
in a brick wall:
........................................
-0%
total:
.........................................................
-25%
max. load: 450 x 0,75 = 338VA
fig.1