11
RLD
|
3.0/4.01
NOTE:
The unit must be set to Auto Mode when working with a controller (refer to Auto Mode, page 12).
CAUTION Platinum Controllers only suppport channels 1 – 4.
4.1.3 System Parameter 3 – Low Limit
The "
Lo
" parameter defines the minimum brightness limit (0%-99%). This parameter prevents lights
burning out; the light only begins to operate when the brightness level reaches and exceeds this value. The
light ceases to operate once the intensity level is 10% below the value in this parameter (for example: when
set to 20% the light turns off at 18%). Default: 20%
NOTE:
The
Lo setting
cannot be
higher
than the
br setting
. The
br
setting cannot be
lower
than the
Lo setting
.
4.1.4 System Parameter 4 – Brightness Restriction
This parameter restricts the maximal value of brightness according to the user’s setting. The default value
is "On" (100%). Adjust the desired limit through use of the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons. This feature is useful
when there is no need for the maximal brightness and helps to save power.
4.1.5 System Parameter 5 – Ignition Pulse
When going from 0% brightness to any other brightness level,
some
cold cathode and fluorescent bulbs
require full power for a brief period of time (milliseconds). This option supplies the required power. Since
there are a large number of models on the market, each model having its own specifications, each user
must test his model to verify if an ignition pulse is required and how long the pulse needs to run
•
Default
: None
•
1 – 5
: Pulse length. 1 is the shortest and 5 is the longest.
NOTE:
Software versions 4.01 and higher support this option.
4.2 Bright Mode
The
Bright
mode gradually increases the light intensity to the maximum value set in the "
br
" parameter.
This process takes 20 minutes
The feature is useful, for example, when a farmer needs to have the light ON for a specific period of time in
the poultry house. After that time period, the light dims gradually down to the previous value.
NOTE:
The system returns to the previous mode, at the point where it left off.
For continuous operation, set the unit to
Manual Dim Mode.
4.3 Manual Dim Mode
Pressing "
Manual Dim
" enters the device into "Manual Dim" mode. The display changes and indicates the
voltage percentage value for that channel. Manual Dim is used to override the Auto Mode settings.
In manual mode the user changes the light brightness by pressing the
UP
and
DOWN
arrow keys.