0/1-10V Fluorescent/LED Ballast Dimmer Installation and operating guide

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Introduction MK astral TM fluorescent dimmers are available in 1 and 2 gang versions for connection and control of 1 or 2 load circuits containing 0-10V or 1-10V analogue dimmable ballasts used to power dimmable fluorescent and LED lighting They are suitable for flush or surface mounting in BS wall boxes with a minimum internal depth of 35mm and should be mounted in dry indoor locations only. Each MK astral TM fluorescent dimmer also has the capability to control up to 5 other switches and/or dimmers. It will provide on/off control over switches and on/off and dimming control over dimmers to operate together as a group. Alternatively it can be used to control a scene where the user configured light levels are recalled to set a required lighting mood. A 2 gang fluorescent dimmer can control 2 groups/scenes. The Fluorescent/LED dimmer can also be used in conjunction with the MK range of high Power Dimmers, (K1400, K1401 and K1402) to drive higher power loads beyond the capability of the standard astral LDM series dimmers.

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Safety Group control and dimming

When using the dimmer to turn on a group, dimmers will turn on at the light level they were set to before they were turned off. The light levels of all dimmers in a group will align to the same level after any dimming operation ends. Scene control and dimming

When turning on dimmers in a scene they will always go to their programmed light level for the scene. Dimming of all dimmers in a scene, will maintain any difference in light level after dimming stops. The light levels will not align.

Always follow the manufacturer’s advice when using power tools, steps, ladders etc. and wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety goggles when drilling holes. Before drilling holes in walls, check for hidden electricity cables and water pipes, and use a cable/pipe locator if in doubt. Danger 230 volts

Always disconnect the electricity supply before commencing any work on the installation of devices. Before changing a lamp or bulb ensure the electricity supply to the lamp holder or light fitting is off. The device should be installed by a competent person or a qualified electrician in accordance with the device’s installation instructions and the appropriate current national wiring regulations. It is essential that all connections are made as instructed, that cables are not stressed and that terminals are fully tightened. The mains supply to this device must be protected by a 10A type B or type C MCB.

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Operation

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Status indicators

Each channel of the fluorescent dimmer is capable of controlling a group or scene containing up to 5 other switches or dimmers. However the dimmer cannot control more than 5 other devices in total. 2 GANG PRODUCTS

A 2 gang dimmer has 2 sets of operation buttons and status indicators, one for each channel.

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Each channel button on the fluorescent dimmer includes a command and load status indicator that illuminates after each operation as follows:

Operation button and status indicators Short press ON / set scene Long press dim UP

Flash GREEN 3 times

Command received by all target switches and dimmers Flash RED 3 times

Operating button and status indicators

Command not received by all target switches and dimmers Blue high intensity

Short press OFF Long press dim DOWN

Connected load is on Blue low intensity Module with faScia removed

Operation buttons and status indicators Inc/Asc

Flash RED 1 time Device not included in the system

ALTERNATE between HIGH AND LOW LEVEL Blue EVERY SECOND

Holiday mode active

Exc/Dis

Program button and indicator

Program button and indicator Inc/Asc

Fascia release clip

Connected load is off Night locator feature, visible in low light conditions

Exc/Dis

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Holiday mode Holiday mode is an occupation simulation feature built into the astral lighting control system products. When holiday mode is activated, astral switches and dimmers will automatically simulate their operation over the previous 24 hour period. This will continue until holiday mode is cancelled.

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Fitting and removing fascias Activating Holiday Mode

Holiday mode can only be activated using the default functionality on an astral mains or battery controller. While holiday mode is active the status indicators on the dimmer will alternate between high and low level blue every second. Cancelling Holiday Mode

Holiday mode can be cancelled using either the default functionality on a mains or battery controller or by operating any astral switch or dimmer.

The fluorescent dimmer is suitable for use with astral dimmer fascias only.

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Engage hooks

Push down fascia and release clip

Only fit a 1 gang fascia to a 1 gang dimmer and a 2 gang fascia to a 2 gang dimmer.

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Depress retaining clip

fitting the fascia

removing the fascia

Hold the fascia at a slight angle to the module and locate and engage the 2 hooks into the corners of the module.

Press the release clip in the bottom edge to the module and carefully release the fascia at the bottom edge.

Depress and hold down the fascia retaining clip along the bottom edge of the fascia. Gently push the fascia down onto the module pressing it onto the module over the clip area when releasing the clip.

Pull the fascia downwards to disengage the 2 hooks before fully removing the fascia.

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Installation ImportanT

The supply must be protected by a 10A class B or C MCB. 1 Strip back the outer cable sheath and trim the inner cables to length. Carefully strip the inner cable insulation to expose 8mm of wire. 2 Connect the Live and Neutral cables to the fluorescent dimmer as shown in the diagram: Live = brown Neutral = blue NOTE Some countries and existing installations may also use the following cable colours: Live = red Neutral = black 3 Any earth wires must be suitably terminated and fitted with yellow/ green insulating sleeving.

4 Connect the control wiring from the ballast to the + / - terminals on the dimmer observing the correct polarity. 5 Carefully push the wired unit into the back box, ensuring cables are not trapped or pinched. 6 Secure the device to the wall box using the fixing screws provided. NOTE Do not over tighten the fixing screws as this may cause damage or distortion to the device that could impair normal operation or fitting the fascia. Do not use electric screwdrivers or power tools  IMPORTANT: This product should be disconnected before performing an insulation resistance test.

COMPATIBLE LOAD TYPES The astral fluorescent dimmer is suitable for use with 0-10V or 1-10V analogue dimmable ballasts.

220 -240V N 50Hz L

Load 2 Load 1

This product is not suitable for use with ballast which do not provide the source power for the control signal such as those commonly found in the US.

NOTE

The product can be configured to operate with either 0-10V or 1-10V ballasts, (see page 15). Each channel of the device can control a maximum of 10 ballasts. High Power Loads The Fluorescent/LED dimmer can also be used with the KM1400, KM1401M and K1402M High Power Dimmers using their 1-10V control capability.

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Dimmable Ballast

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Supply

Ch2 Ch1 - + - +

Note: On the 1 Gang product it is possible to use either set of control terminals to connect the control wiring.

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Programming the dimmer into a new system

Programming the dimmer into an existing system

To install the entire system for the first time, follow the MK astralTM quick start guide.

To add the fluorescent dimmer into an existing system please refer to your MK astralTM system programming guide for instructions on ‘adding a product to an existing system’.

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Programming the dimmer into an existing system There are 4 steps to adding the dIMMER to an existing system

STEP 1 IncluDE THE Dimmer into the system

Step 1 Inclusion

1 Refer to your system manual for inclusion.

Step 2 Replication Step 3 Configuration Step 4 Association

2 When you need to select the dimmer to add it into the system press any button on the front of the dimmer.

STEP 2 REPLICATE THE ROUTING TABLE TO ALL CONTROLLERS

step 3 CONFIGURE THE DIMMER FOR GROUP OR SCENE control

After the dimmer is added into the system you must update the routing table in all system controllers.

The dimmer is factory-set to control a group. To control a scene it must first be put into scene control mode.

Refer to your system programming guide for instructions on replication.

Note

Any associations must be deleted from the dimmer before you will be allowed to change control modes (see page 14 - 15). 1 Hold down the Inc/Asc button on the dimmer for 8 seconds until the indicator illuminates yellow and then release the button.

3 If the dimmer is added successfully all indicators on the dimmer will flash green 3 times.

2 The indicator will flash 3 times to show the new control mode: Green = Group control Red = Scene control If necessary repeat until the required control mode is achieved.

STEP 4 ASSOCIATE WITH OTHER SWITCHES AND DIMMERS TO CREATE GROUPS AND SCENES

1R  efer to your system programming guide for association. 2 When you need to select the dimmer, press the appropriate channel operation button on the front of the dimmer.

3 If creating a group or scene on the dimmer, the status indicator will flash green 3 times if the association has been successful.

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Other programming functions DISASSOCIATION

Allows you to remove the dimmer from a group or scene, or remove a switch or dimmer from a group or scene controlled from the dimmer. 1 Refer to your system manual and put the primary controller into disassociate mode. 2 When you need to select the dimmer, press the appropriate operation button on the front.

3 If removing an association from the dimmer, the status indicator will flash green 3 times if the association has been successfully removed.

DELETING A COMPLETE GROUPS/SCENE ON THE DIMMER

EXCLUDING THE DIMMER FROM THE SYSTEM

1 Remove the decorative fascia

Note

2 Hold down the Exc/Dis button for 8 seconds until the indicator illuminates green and then release the button.

Before removing the dimmer from the system you must ensure it is removed from any groups and scenes controlled by other products. 1 Remove the decorative fascia.

Inc/Asc

3 While the Exc/Dsc indicator is illuminated green, press and release the channel operation button on the dimmer that controls the group or scene to be deleted. 4 The Exc/Dis and selected channel status indicator will flash green 10 times while the selected group or scene is deleted.

2 Refer to your system manual and put the primary controller into exclude mode. 3 Press the Exc/Dis button on the dimmer twice within 1 second.

Inc/Asc

4 If the dimmer is excluded successfully all indicators will flash red 3 times.

DIMMER NVM RESET Warning Use

NVM Reset with extreme caution and only prior to resetting all products and completely rebuilding the network. 1 Remove the decorative fascia. 2 Hold down the Exc/Dis button for 15 seconds until the indicator illuminates red. Release the button and the indicator will start flashing red. Inc/Asc

3 While the indicator is flashing red press Exc/Dis for 2 seconds until the indicator turns green and then release the button.

Inc/Asc

4 All indicators will flash red 10 times while the dimmer is reset and factory settings are restored.

CONFIGURE THE DIMMER FOR 0-10V OR 1-10V CONTROL The dimmer is factory-set to control 1-10V analogue dimmable ballasts. In order to control 0-10V ballasts the dimmer must first be switched to 0-10V dimming control. 1 Hold down both the Inc/Asc and Exc/Dis buttons on the dimmer for 4 seconds until the indicators illuminate red or green and then release the buttons. 2 The colour of the indicators will show the new dimming control mode: Green = 1-10V control Red = 0-10V control If necessary repeat until the required control mode is achieved.

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Troubleshooting Cannot add the device to a SYSTEM

• Incorrect fascia being fitted. You can only fit a 1 gang dimmer fascia to a 1 gang dimmer module and a 2 gang fascia to a 2 gang module. You cannot fit switch fascias to dimmer modules.

• The dimmer is already part of another system. Reset the dimmer first using the exclusion process and try again.

• Lamp(s) blown, replace bulbs. • No power to product. Check other devices on the same circuit are receiving power. Check connections and wiring. Fuse or MCB blown, check and rectify fault before replacing fuse or resetting the MCB. status Indicators flash RED once when DIMMER is operated

• The dimmer has not yet been included into a system.

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Specifications

Fascia does not fit the dimmer

Connected lamp does not turn on, off or dim

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Cannot add a switch or dimmer to a group/scene controlled by the dimmer

• Too many switches and dimmers already associated. You can only control 5 other switches or dimmers. Cannot switch between group and scene control

• The dimmer still has an association on one or more channels and controls another switch or dimmer. Delete all groups/scenes first and then change control mode.

Suitable for flush or surface mounted in dry interior locations only.

LAMPS change state EVERY 15 MINUTES AND STATUS INDICATOR continuously flash Blue

RF Operating Frequency

• Malaysia

868.1MHz

• Wall box depth

35mm minimum

• MK astralTM holiday mode has been activated. Operate dimmer to cancel holiday mode.

• UK/Singapore/UAE

868.4MHz

• Mains supply

220-240Vac ~ 50/60Hz

• Hong Kong

919.8MHz

• Rated Load

6AX total

• Supply protection

10A MCB, type B or C

• Power consumption