Acuity Brands Synergy SwitchPak BAS User manual

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Contents
Powering Up For The First Time ........................................................................................................ 3
Setting MSTP Communication Parameters ...................................................................................... 4
Changing the MSTP Address ............................................................................................................ 4
Changing the BACNET ID .................................................................................................................. 5
Changing the MSTP BAUD rate ......................................................................................................... 5
How Do I Program a Time Schedule Event to Control a Circuit? ................................................... 6
Time Schedule Event Parameters ..................................................................................................... 7
How Do I Enter Holiday Dates to be Used With Time Schedule Events? ...................................... 8
How Do I Assign A Switch To Control A Circuit? ............................................................................ 9
Switch Input Parameters .................................................................................................................. 10
How Do I Assign an Analog Photocell To Control A Circuit? ....................................................... 11
Photocell Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 12
How Do I Calibrate the Photocell? .................................................................................................. 13
How Do I Set Up A Relay For Different Load Types?..................................................................... 14
Relay Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 14
Relay Parameters (Continued) ........................................................................................................ 15
How Do I Mask (Ignore) Inputs For Priority Control? .................................................................... 16
Input Masking Parameters ............................................................................................................... 17
How Do I Set the Time and Date? .................................................................................................... 18
How Do I Set the System Location ? .............................................................................................. 18
How Do I Check the Calculated Dawn and Dusk Times? .............................................................. 19
How Do I Set A System Password? ................................................................................................ 19
How Do I Check the Firmware Version? ......................................................................................... 20
How Do I Check the Actual Status of the Low Voltage Inputs? .................................................... 20
How Do I Check the Photocell Input Level? ................................................................................... 20
How Do I Check the Relay Status and Timeout Value? ................................................................. 21
How Do I Use Flash To Find To Locate the Circuit(s) Being Controlled? .................................... 21
How Do I Restore the Factory Default Programming? .................................................................. 22
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If you do not select the correct input phase your product warranty may be void if you experience micro-welding of the
relays. Setting the input phase correctly switches the relays only at zero cross, significantly reducing the possibility of
micro welding. The initial warning prompt and alert beep experienced at start up WILL NOT end until you select and save
the POWER PHASE.
Follow the steps shown in the flow diagram below to set the power supply phase.
Powering Up For The First Time
POWER PHASE NOT SET
PLEASE SET THE PHASE
[SET]
CABINET PHASE
PHASE NONE
[SAVE] [SAVE]
CABINET PHASE
PHASE A
[CANCEL][CANCEL]
USE THE UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS TO SELECT
THE CORRECT
PHASE
AFTER SELECTING THE
PHASE PRESS SAVE TO
ACCEPT IT OR CANCEL TO
DISCARD.
The correct phase MUST be set!
When the SwitchPak is initially powered up, you will be prompted to set the PHASE of the circuit feeding the power supply.
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Changing the MSTP Address
The default MSTP address for the SPAK BAS is 127. The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to change it.
][OK]
PASSWORD
MS/TP ADDRESS
[BACK]
MS/TP ADDRESS = 127
[SAVE]
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
TIP!
YOU CAN ALSO USE THE
INPUT BUTTONS TO ENTER
NUMERICAL VALUES FOR
THE ADDRESS DIGITS
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]

BACNET ID
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL MS/TP ADDRESS
IS SELECTED
[EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH
THE ADDRESS DIGITS
USING THE LEFT/RIGHT KEYS.
ONCE THE DIGIT TO BE
EDITED IS SELECTED, USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS TO
CHANGE IT.
MS/TP ADDRESS = 111
[CLEAR]
PRESS EDIT
TO EDIT THE VALUE
[CLEAR]
The default MSTP communication settings are:
MSTP address 127
BACnet ID 4194302
MSTP BAUD rate 9600
You must verify these settings will work with your network. If not, follow the next three sections to change them.
Setting MSTP Communication Parameters
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Changing the BACNET ID
The default BACnet ID for the SPAK BAS is 4194302. The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to change it.
][OK]
PASSWORD
MS/TP ADDRESS
[BACK]
BACNET ID = 4194302
[SAVE]
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]

BACNET ID
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL BACNET ID
IS SELECTED
[EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH
THE ADDRESS DIGITS
USING THE LEFT/RIGHT KEYS.
ONCE THE DIGIT TO BE
EDITED IS SELECTED, USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS TO
CHANGE IT.
[CLEAR]
PRESS EDIT
TO EDIT THE VALUE
BACNET ID = 4194300
[CLEAR]
Changing the MSTP BAUD rate
The default MSTP BAUD rate for the SPAK BAS is 9600. The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to
change it.
][OK]
MS/TP BAUD RATE
[SAVE]
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]


PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL MS/TP BAUD RATE
IS SELECTED
[EDIT]
USE THE UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS TO
SELECT THE BAUD RATE
CHOICES ARE:
9600, 19200, 38400
[CLEAR]
PRESS EDIT
TO EDIT THE VALUE
MS/TP BAUD = 9600
MS/TP BAUD = 19200
[CLEAR]
[BACK]
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SwitchPak uses schedule events to control one or more circuits (RELAYS). For each scheduled event, RELAYS can be
selected to switch ON, OFF, or NO CHANGE, (not selected for event) eliminating the need to have both ON and OFF
events at the same scheduled time. Each schedule event can be assigned to any combination of days.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to edit a SCHEDULED EVENT.
How Do I Program a Time Schedule Event to Control a Circuit?
SCHEDULE EVENTS
HOLIDAYS
INPUTS
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
No Events Programmed
[ADD]
IF NO SCHEDULE EVENTS
HAVE BEEN CREATED, YOU
WILL BE PROMPTED TO ADD
AN EVENT.
[CLEAR]
TO DELETE AN EXISTING
SCHEDULED EVENT,
PRESS CLEAR.
ARE YOU SURE YOU THAT
YOU WANT TO CLEAR
[YES]
[NO]
SCHEDULED EVENT 1?
SCHEDULED EVENT 1
WHEN TIME 08:00 AM
[ADD] [EDIT]
SCHEDULED EVENT 1
WHEN TIME 08:00 AM
SCROLL THROUGH THE
EVENT PARAMETERS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
PARAMETERS ARE:
TIME/DUSK/DAWN/NONE
12:00 AM
WHEN:
EVENT TIME:
ONCE THE PARAMETER
IS SELECTED USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS
TO CHANGE IT
THE LED ON EACH DAY BUTTON
INDICATES THE DAY(S) THIS
PARTICULAR EVENT WILL OCCUR.
LED ON - EVENT WILL OCCUR
LED OFF -
PRESS THE DAY BUTTON TO
TOGGLE BETWEEN OCCUR AND NOT OCCUR.
EVENT WILL NOT OCCUR
SAT
MON TUE
SUN
WED
THE LED ON EACH
RELAY BUTTON INDICATES
THE ACTION OF THE RELAY
FOR THIS EVENT.
LED ON - RELAY ON
LED OFF - RELAY OFF
LED BLINKING - NO CHANGE
(NOT SELECTED)
PRESS THE RELAY
BUTTON UNTIL THE
DESIRED ACTION IS INDICATED
SCHEDULED EVENT 1
WHEN TIME 08:00 AM
[CANCEL] [SAVE]
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
5
4
3
RELAYS
1
2
IF ONE OR MORE SCHEDULE
EVENTS EXIST, SELECT THE EVENT
TO BE EDITED USING THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS.
WHEN THE EVENT
TO BE EDITED IS
DISPLAYED, PRESS EDIT.
IF ADDING A SCHEDULE
EVENT, PRESS ADD
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WHEN: (EVENT PARAMETERS)
TIME – The time the event will occur. The time is displayed as HH:MM with an AM/PM indicator.
Note: The system time must be correct for scheduled events to operate correctly. The system time setting is
edited under SETTINGS, TIME/DATE. See the ‘HOW DO I SET THE SYSTEM TIME AND DATE’ section for more
details.
DUSK – The event occurs at dusk based on the internal astronomic time-clock function. A positive or negative offset up
to 999 minutes can be set for a DUSK event. A positive offset will set the event to occur the specified number of
minutes after DUSK. A negative offset will set the event to occur the specified number of minutes before DUSK.
Note: The system location must be correct for the DUSK/DAWN event to operate correctly. The system location
setting is edited under SETTINGS, LOCATION. See the ‘HOW DO I SET THE SYSTEM LOCATION’ section for
more details.
DAWN – The event occurs at dawn based on the internal astronomic time-clock function. A positive or negative offset up
to 999 minutes can be set for a DAWN event. A positive offset will set the event to occur the specified number of
minutes after DAWN. A negative offset will set the event to occur the specified number of minutes after DAWN.
Note: The system location must be correct for the DUSK/DAWN event to operate correctly. The system location
setting is edited under SETTINGS, LOCATION. See the ‘HOW DO I SET THE SYSTEM LOCATION’ section for
more details.
NONE – The event can be permanently REMOVED by setting the TIME field to NONE.
Time Schedule Event Parameters
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SwitchPak contains 32 holiday (calendar) dates for special occasions. Events occurring on holiday dates override
any standard schedule events. Holiday dates are entered using the MM/DD/YY format. Once the holiday date(s) are
programmed, use the HOLIDAYS button to assign programmed events to the holiday date. See ‘HOW DO I PROGRAM A
SCHEDULED EVENT TO CONTROL A CIRCUIT’ for more event programming information.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to create/edit HOLIDAY DATES.
How Do I Enter Holiday Dates to be Used With Time Schedule Events?
START
HERE
MENU
TO DELETE AN EXISTING
HOLIDAY DATE
PRESS CLEAR.
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
IF ONE OR MORE HOLIDAY
DATES EXIST, SELECT THE DATE
TO BE EDITED USING THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS.
WHEN THE DATE
TO BE EDITED IS
DISPLAYED, PRESS EDIT.
IF ADDING A HOLIDAY
DATE, PRESS ADD
HOLIDAY 1
DATE 01/01/03
USE THE LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS TO
SELECT THE MONTH, DATE
AND YEAR OF THE
HOLIDAY EVENT.
HOLIDAY 1
DATE 01/01/03
[CLEAR]
ARE YOU SURE YOU THAT
YOU WANT TO CLEAR
[YES]
[NO]
HOLIDAY 01/01/03?
[SAVE]
[CLEAR]
SCHEDULE EVENTS
HOLIDAYS
INPUTS
[BACK] [OK]
HOLIDAY 1
DATE 01/01/03
[EDIT]
No Holidays
Programmed
[ADD]
IF NO HOLIDAY DATES
HAVE BEEN CREATED, YOU
WILL BE PROMPTED TO ADD
A HOLIDAY DATE.
[ADD]
ONCE THE VALUE TO
BE EDITED IS SELECTED,
USE THE UP/DOWN
ARROW KEYS TO
CHANGE IT.
TIP!
TO MAKE A HOLIDAY DATE
A RECURRING DATE,
(SAME DATE EVERY YEAR)
ENTER 00 FOR THE YEAR.
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How Do I Assign A Switch To Control A Circuit?
SwitchPak can assign a switch (INPUT) to control one or multiple circuits (RELAYS.) This eliminates the need to rewire
switches and loads if your control scheme changes. Switchpak contains eight inputs for switches, sensors or other dry
contact closure devices.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to configure an input.
SCHEDULE EVENTS
HOLIDAYS
INPUTS
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
4
3
INPUTS
2
1
PRESS THE INPUT
BUTTON TO BE
PROGRAMMED
SWITCH 1
TYPE 3-WIRE
TIMEOUT 000
[DEFAULT] [EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH THE
INPUT PARAMETERS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
PARAMETERS ARE:
MAINTAINED/3-WIRE/DISABLED/ALTERNATE
NUMBER OF MINUTES
TYPE:
TIMEOUT:
ONCE THE PARAMETER
IS SELECTED USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS
TO CHANGE IT AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
PRESS THE RELAY
BUTTON OF EACH
RELAY TO BE CONTROLLED
BY THIS INPUT
4
3
RELAYS
1
2[SAVE]
[CANCEL]
SWITCH 1
MAINTAINED
TIMEOUT 005
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
INPUTS
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TYPES:
MAINTAINED (2-wire SPST) – Terminated between ON and COM. Typically a standard wallswitch that is used in
residential applications. A maintained switch can also be terminated between OFF and COM to provide an
inverted output.
ALTERNATE (2-wire momentary SPST) – Terminated between ON and COM. Press once to turn ON. Press again to
turn OFF. Example Cat # - LVRS 1G 8BT
3-WIRE MOMENTARY (SPDT) – Terminated between ON, OFF and COM. Typically has an ON and OFF button. Press
the ON button to turn the relay(s) on and the OFF button to turn the relay(s) off. Example Catalog # - LVMS IV.
DISABLED – The INPUT is not used. Any switches, photocells, or sensors wired to this input will not function.
Interfacing to other building systems
Others systems such as re alarm, HVAC and energy management are often required to control a building’s lighting.
These systems interface to SwitchPak using dry-contact closures via Class 2, low-voltage conductors. Typically these
inputs are connected in the “Maintained” INPUT scenario shown above and programmed like any other switch input.
TIMEOUT - A timer can be associated with an INPUT that will turn the lights OFF after a specied time. Some states or
local codes require an override switch to keep the lights on for only 2 or 4 hours. Enter the time in minutes the
switch should keep the lights ON.
Switch Input Parameters
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How Do I Assign an Analog Photocell To Control A Circuit?
SwitchPak has one analog photocell input and can assign it to control one or multiple circuits (RELAYS.) SwitchPak
can assign up to 8 different levels (set points) of photocell control, each set point being based on the amount of light the
photocell is seeing. The analog photocell must be terminated on the ANALOG PHOTOCELL input (AGND, INPUT, +20V.)
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to program the analog photocell input.
SCHEDULE EVENTS
HOLIDAYS
INPUTS
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS THE
PHOTOCELL
BUTTON
UNTIL THE
PHOTOCELL
LEVEL (1-8) TO
BE PROGRAMMED
IS DISPLAYED
PHOTOCELL LEVEL 1
OFF LEVEL > 000
[DEFAULT] [EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH THE
PHOTOCELL SETPOINT
VALUES USING THE
LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
ONCE THE SETPOINT
VALUE IS SELECTED USE
THE UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS TO CHANGE IT AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
ON LEVEL < 000
PHOTOCELL
PRESS THE RELAY BUTTON
OF EACH RELAY TO BE
CONTROLLED BY THIS
PHOTOCELL SETPOINT.
4
3
RELAYS
1
2
PHOTOCELL LEVEL 1
OFF LEVEL > 000
[SAVE]
ON LEVEL < 000
[CANCEL]
TIP!
YOU CAN ALSO USE THE
INPUT BUTTONS TO ENTER
NUMERICAL VALUES FOR
THE SETPOINT LEVELS
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
INPUTS
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The photocell ON and OFF LEVELS use a 0 to 100 scale. 0 signifies the photocell does not see any light, 100 signifies
the photocell is seeing the maximum footcandle amount it's calibrated for.
Synergy Analog Photocell Ratings:
LSA APS IN (indoor) 0-100 FC
LSA APS OL (outdoor) 0-100 FC
LSA APS OH (outdoor) 0-1000 FC
LSA APS S (skylight) 0-10,000 FC
* FC = Foot-Candle
ON LEVEL - The level the photocell (not FC level) will turn the lights ON.
OFF LEVEL - The level the photocell (not FC level) will turn the lights OFF.
< > - The ON/OFF <> (less than/greater than) levels can be swapped if needed.
ON LEVEL < 000 ON LEVEL > 000
OFF LEVEL > 000 can be swapped to OFF LEVEL < 00
Example: The photocell should turn ON the exterior lighting (RELAY 1) when the light level is less than 55% and turn it
OFF when the light level is more than 75%. It should also turn ON the signage (RELAY 2) when the photocell
light level is less than 35% and turn if OFF when the light level is more than 85%. A unique PHOTOCELL
LEVEL must be used for each setpoint. See the example below:
Using the LSA APS OL, your screen should show the following for the exterior lighting:
Using the LSA APS OL, your screen should show the following for the signage:
Photocell Parameters
THE RANGE BETWEEN THE ON LEVEL AND
OFF LEVEL IS CALLED THE “DEAD BAND”.
HAVING A DEAD BAND OF SUFFICIENT RANGE
ENSURES THE LOADS WILL NOT
“QUICK CYCLE” - SWITCHING ON AND OFF
DUE TO SMALL CHANGES IN LIGHT LEVEL.
BE SURE TO SET UP A DEAD BAND OF SUFFICIENT
RANGE TO AVOID “QUICK CYCLING”.
OFF LEVEL > 075
[SAVE]
ON LEVEL < 055
[CANCEL]
PHOTOCELL LEVEL 2
OFF LEvEL > 085
[SAVE]
ON LEVEL < 035
[CANCEL]
OFF SET POINT
ON SET POINT
DEAD BAND RANGE
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How Do I Calibrate the Photocell?
SwitchPak's analog photocell input is designed to work with a 0 - 10 volt photocell. Whenever the photocell sees the
maximum footcandle amount it's rated for, it's output should be at 10 Volts. If the photocell is installed in a location where
it does not receive enough light to cause it's output to operate in the entire 0 - 10 volt (0 - 100%) range, any photocell
input programming based on a full range will not function correctly. To correct this situation, the photocell input can be
calibrated to achieve the full 0 - 100% range at footcandle levels less than the photocell maximum.
To calibrate the photocell, choose a sunny day and time when the photocell is seeing the maximum amount of light
possible. Then follow the steps below:
DIAGNOSTIC
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
[OK]
ABOUT
SWITCH STATUS
PHOTOCELL STATUS
[BACK]
PHOTOCELL STATUS
LEVEL 6.0v / 74%
MAX LEVEL 8.0v
[DEFAULT] [SET]
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DIAGNOSTIC
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
PHOTOCELL STATUS
WHILE THE PHOTOCELL
IS SEEING THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF LIGHT,
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE SET BUTTON.
TO RESET THE MAXIMUM
LEVEL TO 10 VOLTS (FACTORY DEFAULT)
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DEFAULT BUTTON
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TYPES:
NORMAL_OPEN
The relay contacts are open when the relay is in the OFF state and closed when the relay is activated ON as
indicated by the LED indicator on the relay button. This is the typical setting for most applications.
NORMAL_CLOSED
The relay function is inverted, which means the contacts are closed when the relay is in the OFF state and open
when the relay is activated ON as indicated by the LED indicator on the relay button.
MOMENTARY_ON
The relay creates a momentary ON/OFF pulse when activated by an ON command from either inputs or
schedule events. This is used to control loads which require a pulse to turn the load ON. See the example in the
MOMENTARY OFF section.
How Do I Set Up A Relay For Different Load Types?
SwitchPak can configure it's RELAYS to control different load types. This eliminates the need to wire additional interfaces
between the relay output and load to achieve the desired operation. All output circuits are terminated directly to one of the
eight RELAY terminals.
The PHASE of the circuit being controlled by each relay can be set, enabling the zero-cross switching feature of
SwitchPak. This feature should be used when switching high inrush lighting loads, such as HID, to minimize the high start-
up current of these types of loads. Zero-cross switching can also be used to minimize contact arcing when switching the
relay ON or OFF, which can extend the life of the relay.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to configure the relay type:
Relay Parameters
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
4
3
2
1
RELAY 1
TYPE NORMAL_OPEN
PHASE A
[DEFAULT
][EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH THE
RELAY PARAMETERS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
PARAMETERS ARE:
TYPE AND PHASE
ONCE THE PARAMETER
IS SELECTED USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS
TO CHANGE IT AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
RELAYS
RELAY 1
TYPE NORMAL_OPEN
PHASE A
[CANCEL] [SAVE]
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
RELAYS
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PRESS THE BUTTON
OF THE RELAY
TO BE CONFIGURED
[WARN 00]
[WARN 00]
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Relay Parameters (Continued)
MOMENTARY_OFF
The relay creates a momentary ON/OFF pulse when activated by an OFF command from either inputs or
schedule events. This is used to control loads which require a pulse to turn the load OFF.
Example: Mechanically held relays typically require a separate on and off pulse for operation. To create this
operation, configure two relays, one as MOMENTARY ON and the other as MOMENTARY OFF. Then configure
an event, or input, to control both relays. One relay will supply the ON pulse, the other the OFF pulse.
SWEEP
This option must be used when a RELAY has Sweep Switches on the circuit for remote switching. In this mode,
the relay contacts will CLOSE for the ON event. The OFF event (either from a schedule or switch input) will open
the contacts for the specified time required to reset the Sweep Switch, then the relay contacts will close. When
the output type is set to SWEEP, all loads connected to the relay must be controlled through a Sweep Switch for
full ON/OFF control.
Note: With this setup, the user can not override the OFF command following a WARN signal. The Sweep Switch
can be used to turn the lights back on following the OFF command.
INTELISWITCH
This selection must be used when a RELAY has an InteliSwitch® (not available from Synergy) on the circuit for
remote switching. In this mode, the relay contacts will CLOSE for the ON event. The OFF event (either from a
schedule or switch input) will pulse the output OFF to signal the InteliSwitch an OFF command was activated.
When the output type is set to INTELISWITCH, all loads connected to the relay must be controlled through an
InteliSwitch for full ON/OFF control.
Note: With this setup, the InteliSwitch will flash the lights to provide a WARN-OFF signal. The lights will turn off
following time-out of the internal timer in the InteliSwitch (see product instructions for timer settings). The user can
override the OFF command at the InteliSwitch following the WARN-OFF signal.
DISABLED
The relay is disabled and will not switch ON or OFF and is disabled in a NORMALLY_OPEN state. This also
disables any INPUT mapped to this relay. If the INPUT is mapped to multiple RELAYS, the input will turn the
remaining relays ON, but will not turn the relays off. This disabled relay should be removed from the INPUT
mapping if control of the remaining relays is required.
WARN
Any relay can be given a WARN value up to 99 minutes. This feature will blink any relay scheduled OFF for a period
of 1 second, 1 to 99 minutes before the scheduled off time. This warns the occupants the lights are about to go OFF
and gives them time to exit the building, or press a switch to get additional lighting for the space. Relays programmed
ON or NO CHANGE will not be affected by the WARN event. Set WARN to 00 if you do not want the WARN function
to operate.
Example: If relay 1 is programmed with a 5 min. WARN, and an event has relays 1 and 2 scheduled to switch off,
then only RELAY 1 will blink OFF, five minutes before the scheduled off event.
PHASE
The PHASE for each relay can be set to A, B, C or NONE.
To maximize relay life, the PHASE should be set to the appropriate phase for each relay!
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How Do I Mask (Ignore) Inputs For Priority Control?
SwitchPak can setup a maximum of 25 INPUT MASKs. INPUT MASKING causes inputs to be ignored during the time
period when the MASK is active. Masking is used to setup priority relationships between SCHEDULED EVENTS and
INPUTS, or between multiple INPUTS. INPUT MASKS are configured by entering a time range, selecting the DAY(s) it will
occur, and choosing the desired IGNORE parameter. Each INPUT MASK can be configured to IGNORE ON's, IGNORE
OFF’s, IGNORE ON/OFF’s, and IGNORE TIMEOUT’s. Masking provides a simple and effective method for input or
schedule priorities.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to configure INPUT MASKING:
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
INPUT MASKING
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
No Masks Programmed IF NO INPUT MASKS
HAVE BEEN CREATED, YOU
WILL BE PROMPTED TO ADD
AN INPUT MASK
INPUT MASK 1
12:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
IGNORE ON/OFF’s
INPUT MASK 1
12:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
IGNORE ON/OFF’s
INPUTS
PRESS THE BUTTON(s)
OF THE INPUT(s)
TO BE MASKED
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
[SAVE]
INPUT MASK 1
08:00 AM TO 05:00 PM
IGNORE ON’s
[CANCEL]
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
[ADD]
[CLEAR]
TO DELETE AN
EXISTING MASK,
PRESS CLEAR.
ARE YOU SURE YOU THAT
YOU WANT TO CLEAR
[YES]
[NO]
INPUT MASK 1?
[ADD] [EDIT]
SCROLL THROUGH THE
MASK PARAMETERS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
PARAMETERS ARE:
hh/mm/AM-PM TO
ON/OFF/ON-OFF’s/TIMEOUT’s
TIME:
IGNORE:
hh/mm/AM-PM
ONCE THE PARAMETER
IS SELECTED USE THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS
TO CHANGE IT
THE LED ON EACH DAY BUTTON
INDICATES THE DAY(S) THIS
PARTICULAR MASK WILL OCCUR.
LED ON - MASK WILL OCCUR
LED OFF - MASK
PRESS THE DAY BUTTON TO
TOGGLE BETWEEN OCCUR AND NOT OCCUR.
WILL NOT OCCUR
SAT
MON TUE
SUN
WED
5
4
3
1
2
IF ONE OR MORE INPUT
MASKS EXIST, SELECT THE MASK
TO BE EDITED USING THE
UP/DOWN ARROW KEYS.
WHEN THE MASK
TO BE EDITED IS
DISPLAYED, PRESS EDIT.
IF ADDING AN INPUT
MASK, PRESS ADD
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TIMES:
Enter the start and ending time for each INPUT MASK.
IGNORE OPTIONS:
IGNORE ON’s
Ignores ON commands from the selected INPUTS during the specified times.
Example: A photocell input's ON event being MASKED (ignored) between 7 AM and 7 PM to prevent cloud
cover from turning on the exterior lighting.
IGNORE OFF’s
Ignores OFF commands from the selected INPUTS during the specified times. This can be used to insure lighting
is not turned off during business hours or critical time periods.
Example: An off button being MASKED (ignored) between 8 AM and 8 PM to prevent the lighting in a space from
being accidentally turned off.
IGNORE ON/OFF’s
Ignores ON and OFF commands from the selected INPUTS during the specified times. This option totally
disables selected INPUTS for times when remote overrides are not wanted.
Example: An override switch being MASKED (ignored) between 9 AM and 5 PM to prevent the lighting
in a space from being overridden during normal hours.
IGNORE TIMEOUT’s
Ignores timeouts associated with INPUTS during the specified times. See the "How do I assign a switch to control
a circuit?" section for more information on input timeouts. This option allows an INPUT to be used for normal
ON/OFF operation during normal business hours, then allow the timeout feature to be activated if the switch is
pressed after hours.
Example: A switch used for ON/OFF operation during normal business hours, after normal hours the timeout
feature activates to turn the lights off after the specified time period.
Input Masking Parameters
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How Do I Set the Time and Date?
The current time and date must be correct for time schedule events to operate correctly.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to set the time.
How Do I Set the System Location ?
The current geographical location must be set for the DUSK/DAWN events to work properly. The Astronomical Time Clock
calculates the DUSK/DAWN event times.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to set the Astronomical Time Clock:
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
TIME/DATE
POWER PHASE
LOCATION
[BACK] [OK]
SCROLL THROUGH
THE TIME DIGITS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
[SAVE]
[CANCEL]
TIME/DATE
11/07/03 04:00:00 PM
[EDIT]
TIME/DATE
11/07/03 04:00:00 PM
ONCE THE TIME
DIGIT TO BE EDITED
IS SELECTED USE
THE UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS TO CHANGE IT
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
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TIME/DATE
POWER PHASE
LOCATION
[BACK] [OK]
SELECT THE
STATE OR CITY
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
[SAVE]
[CANCEL]
LOCATION
GA, Atlanta
[EDIT]
USE THE UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS TO CHANGE
EACH VALUE.
LOCATION
GA, Atlanta
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
TO SELECT A LOCATION,
FIRST SELECT THE STATE,
THEN SCROLL THROUGH
THE LIST OF AVAILABLE CITES.
SELECT THE CITY NEAREST
TO YOUR LOCATION
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]
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TIP!
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How Do I Check the Calculated Dawn and Dusk Times?
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to check the DUSK/DAWN TIMES
How Do I Set A System Password?
SwitchPak allows the user to configure a system password. Having a system password in effect prevents programming
changes from being made by unauthorized individuals. Individual inputs and relays can still be overridden, without
knowing the PASSWORD.
The flow diagram below shows the programming steps to set up a PASSWORD:
DIAGNOSTIC
[BACK] [OK]
DAWN/DUSK
RESTORE DEFAULTS
[BACK] [OK]
DAWN/DUSK
DAWN 07:05 AM
DUSK 05:38 PM
[BACK]
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DIAGNOSTIC
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DAWN/DUSK

][OK]
PASSWORD
MS/TP ADDRESS
[BACK] [EDIT]
PASSWORD = 0000
[CLEAR]
PASSWORD = 0000
[SAVE]
[CANCEL]
SCROLL THROUGH
THE PASSWORD DIGITS
USING LEFT/RIGHT
ARROW KEYS
ONCE THE DIGIT
TO BE EDITED
IS SELECTED USE
THE UP/DOWN ARROW
KEYS TO CHANGE IT
AFTER MAKING CHANGES
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP THEM
OR CANCEL TO DISCARD THEM.
TIP!
YOU CAN ALSO USE THE
INPUT BUTTONS TO ENTER
NUMERICAL VALUES FOR
THE PASSWORD DIGITS
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
SETTINGS
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
PASSWORD
RELAYS
INPUT MASKING
SETTINGS
[BACK] [OK]
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How Do I Check the Firmware Version?
How Do I Check the Actual Status of the Low Voltage Inputs?
How Do I Check the Photocell Input Level?
[BACK] [OK]
ABOUT
SWITCH STATUS
PHOTOCELL STATUS
[BACK] [OK]
SwitchPAK MSTP
Version SY29V202_3
BUILT May 31, 2011
[BACK]
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DIAGNOSTIC
DIAGNOSTIC

[BACK] [OK] [OK]
ABOUT
SWITCH STATUS
PHOTOCELL STATUS
[BACK]
SWITCH STATUS
ON INPUTS * . . . . . . .
OFF INPUTS . . . . . . . .
[BACK]
START
HERE
MENU
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DIAGNOSTIC
DIAGNOSTIC

[BACK] [OK]
START
HERE
MENU
[OK]
ABOUT
SWITCH STATUS
PHOTOCELL STATUS
[BACK]
PHOTOCELL STATUS
LEVEL 6.0v / 74%
MAX LEVEL 8.0v
[DEFAULT] [SET]
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
DIAGNOSTIC
PRESS AND RELEASE
THE DOWN ARROW
UNTIL
IS SELECTED
PHOTOCELL STATUS
DIAGNOSTIC
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