Tips and Tricks
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Software Updates
Software updates can be downloaded from www.vossloh-schwabe.com. Customer-specific versions can be
made available by your VS sales representative.
DHCP, Clients and Servers
DHCP Server: network device (virtual server) that allocates IP addresses.
DHCP Client: network device that is given an IP address (by the DHCP Server).
Server: the PC, industrial server or VS LightBox used to run Light Controller services.
Client: operating device (e.g. tablet, notebook) within the same network that calls up the user interface.
Time and Date
If time-depedent controls are to be used (e.g. weekly schedules, night-lights), the system time of the LightBox
must be set correctly. Synchronisation only needs a connection to the internet to be established. For the LightBox
DHCP (186513), the function “Receive server time from this client” can alternatively be used in the “System ->
Settings" menu. This is dependent on the correct time being set in the client (e.g. tablet).
Documentation of System Information
We recommend you download and keep a report at regular intervals to give you an overview of key data
concerning your lighting system at all times. This report contains details of the system state, the configuration of
the system components and the created luminaire groups.
Direct Access via Touch4Light
The report contains QR codes that take you directly to the Touch4Light user interface. An IP address does not
need to be entered. However, it is necessary for the client (e.g. tablet) to be in the same WiFi network as the
LightBox.
Labelling
We recommend you call up the names allocated during commissioning under “Configuration -> Labelling", print
these out and attach them to the installed devices. This lets you, for instance, use a documented floor plan for
quick identification of components.
Adding luminaires at a later point in time
Luminaires can also be integrated into the system at a later point in time using the Luminaire Search function.
CAUTION: Under certain circumstances, a DALI device that has already been addressed in another system can
cause the luminaire address to be exchanged with an existing luminaire. This must be taken into consideration
during group assignment.
Replacing luminaires
Components can be replaced specific to their position and function via the “Extended Functions”
-> Replace Components menu.
Data Storage
System configuration settings can be saved under "System -> Settings -> Download Current Settings". We
recommend this download step is performed after every relevant change of the configuration settings. This file
should not be saved on the server, but at another storage location as a backup file.
Restore System
Saved system configuration settings can be restored (e.g. in the event of server failure or incorrect configura-
tion). Given an unchanged DALI installation, simply load the file under: "System -> Settings -> Load system
settings".
Mail Reporting
To receive email updates on events or system status, you will need a mail server, for which purpose http://
www.hmailserver.com can be used, among others.
Firewall
The firewall is already preconfigured for the LightBox. Should you prefer to use your own server, at least the
following ports must be approved for sharing: 80 (TCP incoming), 31459 (UDP outgoing), 31460 (UDP
incoming), 31460 (TCP incoming), 31461 (TCP incoming)
Connection Problems affecting the
Light Controller
Should the system develop problems, e.g. if the DALI bus is not recognised, a restart of the Light Controller can
be forced by briefly disconnecting and reconnecting it from the mains. Attention: This procedure may only be
carried out by authorised and fully qualified staff.
Disconnecting Coupled Devices
If a Light Controller is not recognised by the server or if a different server needs to be used, coupled devices
will first need to be disconnected by pressing the “Disconnect” button on the Light Controller for approx. 10
seconds. The Light Controller can then be reintegrated into the system of your choice via the “Light Controller”
commissioning menu.
Reset System
The system can be reset under "System -> Settings -> Reset to default settings". This process deletes all configura-
tion settings. However, please note that performing this step will also render all data backups unusable. It is
therefore recommended to carry out this step only if the system is to be fundamentally repurposed.
Contact:
please contact your VS representative or send an email to: [email protected]
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