Acclaim Lighting AL Driver series User manual

User guide
www.acclaimlighting.com AL Driver series
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
2
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
4
1 =G round 2 = DAT A- 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM IN
321
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
2
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
4
1 =G round 2 = DAT A- 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM IN
321
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
1
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12-24V
+12-24V
DM X I NDM X O UTD C I N
Data-
Data-
Data+
Data+
8A
DMX Address Setting
1 2 3
DMX mode
Dimming mode
Built in mode
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OUTPUT
White
Blue
Green
Red
+12V/8A
+24V/4A
Made in P.R.C.
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
1
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12-24V
+12-24V
DM X I NDM X O UTD C I N
Data-
Data-
Data+
Data+
8A
DMX Address Setting
1 2 3
DMX mode
Dimming mode
Built in mode
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OUTPUT
White
Blue
Green
Red
+12V/8A
+24V/4A
Made in P.R.C.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................2
Welcome 2
Safety 2
INSTALLATION.........................................................3
Mounting 3
Input connections 3
Output port connections 5
Output port fuses 6
Input power wiring 6
Connector cover 7
AL Driver 1 8
AL Driver 4 10
OPERATION (200/400/800) ....................................12
Menu navigation 12
Choosing a control mode 18
AL Driver 200 - Channel and load settings (DMX and DALI) 19
AL Driver 400 - Channel and load settings (DMX and DALI) 20
AL Driver 800 - Channel and load settings (DMX and DALI) 21
Choosing a base address (DMX and DALI) 22
Choosing the load type (Manual and Auto modes) 22
Setting a static color mix (Manual mode) 23
Choosing a chase pattern (Auto mode) 23
Configuration via RDM 24
AL Driver 200 - DMX/DALI address layouts 26
AL Driver 400 - DMX/DALI address layouts 29
AL Driver 800 - DMX/DALI address layouts 32
FURTHER INFORMATION......................................35
AL Driver 1 and 4 - Specifications 35
AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 - Specifications 35
AL Driver 1 and 4 - Dimensions 36
AL Driver 200 - Dimensions 37
AL Driver 400 - Dimensions 38
AL Driver 800 - Dimensions 39
Limited product warranty 40

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the AL Driver series from Acclaim Lighting, a comprehensive range of constant
voltage drivers which support a variety of LED fixture types: RGBW, RGB, Ai Dim, single color
or Dynamic White. The entry level to the range is fulfilled by the highly compact AL Driver 1
with its single-port to drive one-color LED tapes. The AL Driver 4 is also a compact single-
port unit but with the ability to drive RGB or RGBW tapes. The AL Driver 200, 400 and 800
offer a considerable step up in capacity as they feature integral power supplies and offer
multiple ports which can be configured to support a range of 24VDC LED fixture types.
The multiple ports of the AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 units can either operate in unison
or you can control them individually. To suit your installation, these AL Driver models can
accept control inputs in the digital formats: DMX or DALI; or alternatively in the analog
formats 0-10V (current source) or 1-10V (current sink). AL Driver 1 units also support DMX
plus 0-10V/1-10V, while the AL Driver 4 accepts DMX only.
Additionally, you can use all AL Drivers independently of any external control. Depending
on the model, they can create static color mixes, set dimming levels for single color or
apply dynamic chase patterns. On AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 models, a clear LCD display
and three buttons allow you to navigate the internal menu system; plus these models
also support RDM (Remote Device Management) so that basic features can be remotely
configured.
Note: There are two forms of 0-10V analog control: Current source and current sink. The
former was commonly used for theatrical dimming prior to the advent of digital techniques,
such as DMX; the latter is used mainly as a control technique for fluorescent dimming ballasts.
The primary difference between the two schemes lies with where the control voltage should be
generated: Current source requires the controlling device to provide (source) the control voltage;
whereas Current sink mandates that the controlled fixture must provide the voltage. The AL
Driver 1, 200, 400 and 800 models support both variants.
SAFETY
•Ensure the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, earthed and environmentally
protected location.
•AL Drivers have either IP20 or IP22 ratings for dry location installations only.

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INSTALLATION
The majority of this guide covers the multi-port AL Driver 200, AL Driver 400 and AL
Driver 800 models. For details about the single port AL Driver 1 and AL Driver 4 models,
please see pages 8 and10 respectively.
MOUNTING
The AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 models can be wall mounted either vertically (with the output
connectors facing downwards) or horizontally as required. Four slotted holes (Ø 0.55”/14mm
leading to Ø 0.31”/8mm) are built into the backplane for mounting purposes.
INPUT CONNECTIONS
AL Drivers can be controlled by any of four external signal types: DMX, DALI, 1-10V or 0-10V.
DMX and DALI are digital signals that allow multiple channels to be addressed; 0-10V and
1-10V are analog signals that can control one channel only (all outputs will respond equally
when 0-10V/1-10V modes are used).
DMX
AL Drivers have a DMX IN port as well as a DMX OUT
port. Each uses a 3-pin terminal block (supplied). See
below for useful DMX tips. Connect your DMX cables to
the terminal blocks as shown here:
Insert the terminal block into the DMX/RDM IN socket
and ensure that it fully clicks into place. Repeat for the
DMX/RDM OUT if the control signal needs to be fed to
another device.
TIPS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL DMX CONTROL
•Do not exceed a total cable length of 3,900 ft (1200m) without buffering.
•Do not exceed a total of 32 devices/fixtures on a single line without buffering.
•Use only connection cables with a characteristic impedance of 120Ω, preferably where
the DMX + and DMX – data lines are twisted around each other and the ground link exists
as a coaxial screen surrounding the inner cores, such as Belden® 9842 or equivalent.
•Connect a 120Ω terminating resistor between the DMX + and DMX – output connections
of the final fixture.
•Do not introduce a passive Y-split into the control cabling. If it is necessary to split the
control link in order feed fixtures located in different directions, use a powered DMX
splitter/buffer.
•Ensure that the DMX + and DMX – connections do not become crossed at any point.
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
1= Grou nd 2 = DATA - 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM IN
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DALI
AL Drivers have a single DALI port that uses a 2-pin
terminal block (supplied). For best results always use
mains rated cables with 600V isolation and core with at
least 1mm cross section. DALI signals are not polarity
dependent and so can be connected either way round:
Insert the terminal block into the DALI IN
socket and ensure that it fully clicks into
place.
0-10V AND 1-10V
AL Drivers have a single analog input port 0-10V or 1-10V
(current sink or source - see page 2) port that uses a
2-pin terminal block (supplied). For best results use shielded
cables and connect as follows:
Insert the terminal block into the ANALOG
IN socket and ensure that it fully clicks into
place.
250V
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
1= Grou nd 2 = DATA - 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM
321
250V
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
1= Grou nd 2 = DATA - 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM
321

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V+ Red
(W1)
Green
(W2)
Blue
(W3)
White
(W4)
OUTPUT PORT CONNECTIONS
AL Drivers have multiple constant voltage
output ports, each of which uses 6-pin
terminal block. The output ports use a
common anode supply and there are two
V+ contacts to assist with multiple fixture
connections (the two contacts are joined
internally so either or both can be used, as
required).
Each port can support a maximum of 6.6A.
However, the maximum overall load across all
ports must not exceed the following:
•AL Driver 200 8A
•AL Driver 400 16.5A
•AL Driver 800 33A
Insert the terminal block
into the required output
socket and ensure that it
fully clicks into place.
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
OUTPUT PORT CONTROL
The manner in which the various ports are grouped and operate is determined primarily by
three important menu settings:
•MODE - determines the control method: DMX, DALI, 0-10V, etc. (page 18)
•CHANNEL - determines how the ports are assigned to the control method (pages 19 to 21)
•LOAD - determines the functions of each contact on every port (pages 19 to 21):
Notes:
•Whichever LOAD-type is chosen,
that setting will be applied
globally to all ports. For example,
it is not possible to choose Ai
Dim operation for some ports
and RGBW for others.
•The maximum 6.6A load limit
for each port (and the maximum
overall load for the whole device)
must not be exceeded.
•In Ai Dim mode, the W1 to W4
connections align with the four
marked wires of products such
as Ai Flex.
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
Green
Green
W2
Cold
White
Red
Red
W1
Warm
White
V+
V+
V+
V+
V+
V+LOAD = RGB
V+LOAD = RGBW
V+LOAD = Ai Dim
V+
V+
LOAD = DW
LOAD = White
Blue
Blue
W3
Warm
White
White
W4
Cold
White
Note: A maximum cable size of 14 AWG
(2.081mm2) can be used directly within
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INPUT POWER WIRING
The fixed power cord is roughly 4.4 feet, 1.35m in length and is supplied as standard with US
color coding and bare tails. For international installations, wire according to local codes.
Power cord colors
IN-RUSH CURRENT
The AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 models use switched mode power supplies which exhibit a
trait known as‘in-rush current’ when they are first powered on. This is caused by the various
capacitive components initially topping themselves up with power. The in-rush current
period lasts only milliseconds, however, if you are using multiple units on a single supply,
ensure that the breakers used are rated to support inrush currents without tripping during
startup.
AL Driver 200, 400 and 800 models operate from
supplies in the range: 100-277VAC 50/60Hz
Power consumption:
•AL Driver 200: 220W maximum
•AL Driver 400: 480W maximum
•AL Driver 800: 960W maximum
OUTPUT PORT CONNECTION CABLES
The connection cables (not supplied) used to link the output ports to the fixtures should
follow these guidelines (based on a maximum load of 6.6A):
Conductor size
•18 AWG (0.823mm2) Up to 40 feet (12m)
•14 AWG (2.081mm2) Up to 100 feet (30.4m)
In all cases, ensure the voltage drop at the fixture end is no greater than 9% of the original supply.
OUTPUT PORT FUSES
Each output port has a dedicated fuse to protect against short circuits and excessive
loading. Use a flat blade screwdriver to push in and then twist counter-clockwise to release
the fuse carrier.
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse type (8A): 20mm T8L250V glass

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Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
2
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
4
1 =G rou n d 2 = DAT A- 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM IN
321
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
1
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
2
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
3
Fuse
250V/8A
V +
V +
Red -
Green -
Blue -
White -
4
1 =G rou n d 2 = DAT A- 3 = D ATA +
DMX/RDM OUT
321
ANALOG IN
0-10V/1-10V
GND
DALI IN
DA DA
DMX/RDM IN
321
CONNECTOR COVER
Each AL Driver unit is supplied with a transparent plastic cover to provide protection to the
control inputs and port output connections.
TO FIT THE CONNECTOR COVER
1 Insert the angled upper lip of the cover into the slot at the top of the connector panel.
2 Lower the lower edge of the cover down so that the two holes align with the two clips
located on the driver side walls.
3 Carefully clip the cover into place.
TO REMOVE THE CONNECTOR COVER
1 Carefully release the two clips and swing the lower edge of the cover up.
2 Disengage the upper lip of the cover from the AL Driver frame.

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AL DRIVER 1
The AL Driver 1 module controls one circuit of single color LED tape, either under control of
an external DMX digital signal, an external 0-10V/1-10V analog signal or using standalone
intensity mixes. The AL Driver 1 is a constant voltage device and can operate from DC
power supplies ranging from 6 to 24VDC (5A maximum); the controlled LED tape must be
compatible with the voltage level being fed to AL Driver 1.
CONNECTIONS
Note: The DMX and analog (0-10V/1-10V) inputs are both active when switch 10 is set to ON, so it
is important that only one set of inputs are connected at any one time: either DMX OR analog.
11
123456789101112
22
44
88
1616
3232
6464
128128
256
Addr
DMXMAN
0-10V
CURVE
1-10V
Dim
DMX A SDDRESS ETTING
GND GND
GND
GND(-)
GND(-)
0-10V/1-10V
0-10V/1-10V
DC 6-12V/5A,
DC 24V/4A(+)
DMX IN
INTHRU
OUTPUT
DMX OUT
INPUT
GND
Data -
Data -
DC 6-24V
5A
Data +
Data +
GND(-)
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
1
0-10V/1-10V CONTROL
The module supports 1-10V current sink
(passive) or 0-10V current source (active)
analog control inputs - see page 9 about
the setting of switch 11. The Thru contacts
allow for daisy chaining of drivers.
POWER INPUT
The module
requires a DC
power input in the
range 6 to 24VDC.
DMX
CONTROL
See page 3
for tips on
successfully
using DMX.
OUTPUT TO LEDS
Ensure that voltage rating of the LED
device to be connected matches that of
the supply voltage used by the module.
You can use either of the + terminals.
INPUT
DC 6-24V
5A
GND(-)
GND
DMX IN
DMX OUT
GND
Data -
Data -
Data +
Data +
GND(-)
GND(-)
DC 6-12V/5A,
DC 24V/4A(+)
OUTPUT
GND
GND
0-10V/1-10V
0-10V/1-10V
INTHRU
5A
max.

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CONFIGURATION
The AL Driver 1 is configured using its 12 way switch block. The two main modes of
operation are external control or standalone dimming.
Note: Numerous apps
are available to assist
you with configuring
the correct switch
combinations for a
given DMX address.
STANDALONE
DIMMING
To select standalone
dimming, ensure that
switch 10 is OFF. Switches
1 to 8 are then used to
set the overall dimming
level: 0 to 255 (100%).
EXTERNAL CONTROL
To select external control, ensure that switch 10 is ON. Note: The DMX and analog (0-10V/1-
10V) inputs are both active in this mode, so it is important that only one set of inputs are
connected at any one time: either DMX OR analog. When DMX is used, switches 1 to 9 are then
used to set the DMX start address. Switches 1 to 9 are ‘weighted’ with a value as shown here:
256128643216
DMX mode/ Manual
0-10V / 1-10V
Curve
8
DMX address
421
9116385
2101
2741
ON
128643216
DMX / Manual mode 0-10V / 1-10V
Curve
8
Dimming level
421
9116385
2101
2741
ON
0-10V / 1-10V SELECTION
Using switch 11, you can choose between 0-10V
current source (active) or 1-10V current sink
(passive) control inputs. The primary difference
between the two schemes lies
with where the control voltage
should be generated: Current
source requires the controlling
device to provide (source)
the control voltage; whereas
Current sink mandates that
the controlled fixture must
provide the voltage.
DMX / Manual m 0-10V / 1-10V
Curve
1110 12
ON
OPTIONAL CURVE
SMOOTHING
When switch 12 is set to ON,
additional intermediate steps
are added to the response
curve to help eradicate any
visible stepping
between the
usual 256 (8-
bit) dimming
levels.
0-10V /
Curve
11 12
ON

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AL DRIVER 4
The AL Driver 4 module controls a single circuit of RGB or RGBW LED tape, either under
control of an external DMX signal or using standalone color mixes or chase patterns. The AL
Driver 4 is a constant voltage device and can operate from DC power supplies ranging from
12 to 24VDC; the controlled LED tape must be compatible with the voltage level being fed
to AL Driver 4.
Note: AL Driver 4 is not able to provide the progressive dimming patterns required by Ai Dim
products such as Ai Flex tape - use AL Driver 200, 400 or 800 for Ai Dim devices.
CONNECTIONS
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
1
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12-24V
+12-24V
DM X INDM X OUTD C I N
Data-
Data-
Data+
Data+
8A
DMX Address Setting
1 2 3
DMX mode
Dimming mode
Built in mode
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OUTPUT
White
Blue
Green
Red
+12V/8A
+24V/4A
Made in P.R.C.
GND
GND
+12-24V
+12-24V
D C I N
8A
GND
GND
DMX INDMX OUT
Data-
Data-
Data+
Data+
OUTPUT
White
Blue
Green
Red
+12V/8A
+24V/4A
OUTPUT TO LEDS
The module output uses a common anode.
Ensure that voltage rating of the LED device
to be connected matches that of the supply
voltage used by the module. You can use
either of the + terminals.
POWER INPUT
The module requires a DC power input in the range
12 to 24VDC. At 12V, the maximum permissible draw
by the load is 8A (and requirement from the power
supply), whereas at 24V, the maximum is 4A. You can
use either or both pairs of GND and V+ terminals.
CONTROL
INPUT
See page 3
for tips on
successfully
using DMX.

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CONFIGURATION
The AL Driver 4 is configured using its 12 way switch block. The three modes of operation
are external DMX control, standalone color mixing or standalone chases.
Note: Numerous apps
are available to assist
you with configuring
the correct switch
combinations for a
given DMX address.
STANDALONE
COLOR MIXING
To select standalone
color mixing, ensure that
switch 11 is ON, while 10
and 12 are OFF. Switches
1 to 8 are then used to
set the overall color mix.
If both the 25% and 75%
switches for any one
color are set to ON, that
color will be shown at
100%:
STANDALONE
CHASES
To select standalone
chases, ensure that switch
12 is ON, while 10 and
11 are OFF. Switches 1 to
3 select the Fade time (0
to 100%); switches 4 to
6 adjust the Speed (0 to
30s) and 7 to 9 select the
Chase program (9 chases).
DMX CONTROL
To select DMX control, ensure that switch 10 is ON, while 11 and 12
are OFF. Switches 1 to 9 are then used to set the DMX start address.
Switches 1 to 9 are ‘weighted’ with a value as shown here:
DMX mode
Color mixing
Chases
9116385
2101
2741
ON
MSB MSB MSB
Fade
time Speed Program
•••LSB LSB LSB
DMX mode
C
olor mixing
Green 25%
White 25%
Red 25%
Blue 25%
Green 75%
White 75%
Red 75%
Blue 75%
Chases
9116385
2101
2741
ON
256128643216
DMX mode
Color mixing
Chases
8
DMX address
421
9116385
2101
2741
ON

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DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
DOWN
UP
UP
UP
UP
OK
OK
DOWN
UP
MODE
DMX512
LOAD
RGBW
CHANNEL
010/M3
MODE
DMX512
MODE
MANUAL
MODE
DALI
OPERATION (200/400/800)
AL Drivers begin operating as soon as power is applied,
there are no power switches.
MENU NAVIGATION
Use the three control buttons to navigate around the
menu and alter settings as necessary. The display has a
backlight timeout and will go dark roughly 30 seconds
after the last button press - tap any key to restore.
The exact options available within the menu will alter
depending on the setting of the MODE option (see page
18) in order to provide relevant options. The next four
pages list the main menu items for each of the MODE settings.
Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to move between
main menu items and press
OK to enter the currently
displayed option.
The flashing
character indicates
that you are
currently within a
menu option.
Use the UP and
DOWN buttons to
change a setting.
Press OK to
choose the
displayed setting
and return to the
main menu level.

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MODE
DMX512
LOAD
RGBW
CHANNEL
nnn/M0
ADDRESS
001
LASTHOLD
NO
GLIDE
YES
STATE
NO DMX
VERSION
1.02
Determines the control method to be used. Options are: DMX512, DALI,
1-10V, 0-10V, MANUAL and AUTO. See page 18.
Selects the nature of the LED loads that will be placed on the output ports:
Options are RGB, RGBW, Ai Dim, WHITE and DW. See pages 19 to 21.
Determines how the output ports should be distributed between the
chosen DMX address range. See pages 19 to 21.
Allows you to set the DMX start address. The total number of DMX
channels required depends on a combination of the LOAD and CHANNEL
settings. See page 22.
When set to ON, the last received set of DMX values will be latched and will
remain on the outputs during instances of signal loss.
When set to YES, any rapid changes in the DMX input values will be
smoothed to produce more gentle dimmed power outputs.
Displays the current status of the DMX input signal.
Displays the current internal firmware version.
Displays the maximum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the minimum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
If the OK button is pressed, the logged maximum and minimum
temperature levels are cleared.
MAIN MENU ITEMS (WHEN MODE SET TO DMX512)
Displays the current internal temperature of the driver (in degrees
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Determines the control method to be used. Options are: DMX512, 1-10V,
0-10V, MANUAL and AUTO. See page 18.
Selects the nature of the LED loads that will be placed on the output ports:
Options are RGB, RGBW, Ai Dim, WHITE and DW. See pages 19 to 21.
Determines how the output ports should be distributed between the
chosen DALI address range. See pages 19 to 21.
Allows you to set the DALI start address. The total number of DALI channels
required depends on a combination of the LOAD and CHANNEL settings.
See page 22.
Displays the current internal firmware version.
Displays the maximum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the minimum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the current internal temperature of the driver (in degrees
Centigrade).
MAIN MENU ITEMS (WHEN MODE SET TO DALI)
If the OK button is pressed, the logged maximum and minimum
temperature levels are cleared.
MODE
DALI
LOAD
RGBW
CHANNEL
nnn/M0
ADDRESS
000
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MAIN MENU ITEMS (WHEN MODE SET TO 0-10V OR 1-10V)
Determines the control method to be used. Options are: DMX512, DALI,
1-10V, 0-10V, MANUAL and AUTO. See page 18.
Displays the current status of the 0-10V (or 1-10V) input signal.
Displays the current internal firmware version.
Displays the maximum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the minimum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the current internal temperature of the driver (in degrees
Centigrade).
If the OK button is pressed, the logged maximum and minimum
temperature levels are cleared.
LOAD
WHITE
MODE
0-10V
INPUT
0.0V
VERSION
1.02
Selects the nature of the LED loads that will be placed on the output ports:
Options are WHITE, Ai Dim and DW. See pages 19 to 21.
Note: In the 0-10V and 1-10V modes, all ports react in the same way to the single
control input signal.

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Determines the control method to be used. Other options are: DMX512,
DALI, 1-10V, 0-10V, and AUTO. See page 18.
Selects the nature of the LED loads that will be placed on the output ports:
Options are RGB, RGBW, Ai Dim, WHITE and DW. See page 22.
Determines the intensity of the RED channel*. See page 23.
Determines the intensity of the GREEN channel*. See page 23.
Determines the intensity of the BLUE channel*. See page 23.
Determines the intensity of the WHITE channel*. See page 23.
Displays the current internal firmware version.
Displays the maximum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the minimum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the current internal temperature of the driver (in degrees
Centigrade).
MAIN MENU ITEMS (WHEN MODE SET TO MANUAL)
* When alternative LOAD settings are chosen, the available intensity options
will change accordingly.
If the OK button is pressed, the logged maximum and minimum
temperature levels are cleared.
MODE
MANUAL
LOAD
RGBW
RED
255
BLUE
255
WHITE
255
VERSION
1.02
GREEN
255

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Determines the control method to be used. Other options are: DMX512,
DALI, 1-10V, 0-10V and MANUAL. See page 18.
Selects the nature of the LED loads that will be placed on the output ports:
Options are RGB, RGBW, Ai Dim, WHITE and DW. See page 22.
Determines the pre-programmed chase pattern, from 01 to 10. An AUTO
option is also available to automatically change between the ten pattern
options. See page 23.
Determines the speed of the chase. See page 23.
Determines the crossfade time between the steps of each chase pattern.
See page 23.
Displays the current internal firmware version.
Displays the maximum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the minimum internal temperature that the unit has encountered
during operation (in degrees Centigrade).
Displays the current internal temperature of the driver (in degrees
Centigrade).
MAIN MENU ITEMS (WHEN MODE SET TO AUTO)
MODE
AUTO
LOAD
RGBW
PATTERN
01
FADETIME
001
VERSION
1.02
SPEED
001
If the OK button is pressed, the logged maximum and minimum
temperature levels are cleared.

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CHOOSING A CONTROL MODE
AL Drivers have six control modes:
•DMX512 - Port output levels are determined by the signal received at the DMX/RDM IN
connector.
•DALI - Port output levels are determined by the signal received at the DALI IN
connector.
•1-10V - Outputs (for all ports combined) are determined by the 1-10V signal received at
the ANALOG IN connector.
•0-10V - Outputs (for all ports combined) are determined by the 0-10V signal received at
the ANALOG IN connector.
•MANUAL - Allows you to mix emitter intensities (for all ports combined) directly from
the menu, independently of any external control input. See page 23.
•AUTO - Allows you to choose from ten pre-programmed chase routines (for all ports
combined) directly from the menu, independently of any external control input. See
page 23.
Note: The control mode and the DMX address can optionally be configured remotely using the
RDM (Remote Device Management) protocol via a DMX connection.
TO CHOOSE A CONTROL MODE
1 In the menu display, ensure that the MODE option is showing.
•If MODE is not showing, first check that the character is not flashing in the corner
of the display. If it is, press OK to return to the main menu level.
•Repeatedly press either the UP or DOWN buttons until the MODE option is displayed.
2 Press ENTER.The character should begin flashing in the lower right corner of the
display.
3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change between the various mode types: DMX512,
DALI, 1-10V, 0-10V, MANUAL and AUTO.
4 When the required mode is shown, press the OK button to select it and return to the
menu top level (the character will stop flashing).
5 You can now continue to choose the other options within the chosen mode type using
the UP, DOWN and OK buttons.