AMX ALD-D48 User manual

instruction manual
Lighting Control
ALD-D48
Network Lighting Solution

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will try to discern the dimming capability of a transformer by any manufacturer, it is still the responsibility of the
dealer to obtain this information. Therefore, an AMX Corporation dimmer designed for forward-phase dimming
should not be connected to a transformer that requires a reverse-phase dimmer.
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AMX Fluorescent dimmer module is connected to the proper dimming ballast and a verified dimmable lamp.
Lamps must be verified as dimmable to ensure proper dimming. Lamps with integrated ballasts and transformers, as
well as other passive or electronic devices attached to the lamps must have written verification from the manufacturer
of dimming capability. Fluorescent lamps used for dimming should be operated in a full on condition for approxi-
mately four days before the dimming performance stabilizes.
The dimming performance or quality cannot be guaranteed due to the random combinations of a dimmer, a lamp and
a ballast or transformer. How well a device dims depends on many factors that cannot be controlled by AMX Light-
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output performance for a device manufactured by another company.

Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
1. Read and Follow Instructions - Read all of the safety and operating instructions and follow
them before operating the product.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4. Attachments - Do not use attachments or accessories that are not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
5. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water, such as a bath tub, wash basin,
kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, or any other water or wet area.
6. Mounting - This product is for the wallmount application only. It should be mounted in a
vertical position with the vent openings facing the front of the unit.
7. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect if from overheating. These openings must not
be blocked or covered.
8. Power Sources - Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated by the
product documentation or by a marking label on the product. If you are not sure if the power
source in your home or building is correct for the product, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
9. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
10. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, make sure the service technician
has used replacement parts that are specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical
shock, or other hazard.
11. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
12. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ATTENTION!
Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before installing or operating this device.
Adhere to all warnings listed on the device and in the operating instructions.

Table of Contents
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Product Information .................................................................................................1
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
Low-Voltage Rough-In Enclosure ...........................................................................3
ALD-D48 Processor Board Assembly ....................................................................5
Connecting NetLinx Systems to the ALD-D48 .................................................................. 6
Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server ...............................................................7
Wiring ALD Switches and Dimmers ......................................................................11
Installation ....................................................................................................................... 11
Address Dimmers............................................................................................................ 11
Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 11
Mounting.......................................................................................................................... 13
Component Assembly ..................................................................................................... 13
Operation......................................................................................................................... 14
Dimmers................................................................................................................................. 14
Electronic Tapswitches .......................................................................................................... 14
Electronic Tapswitches with Status Light ............................................................................... 14
Operation ............................................................................................................................... 14
Programming ..........................................................................................................15
Lighting Model ................................................................................................................. 16
Channel Control .............................................................................................................. 16
Channel Feedback .......................................................................................................... 17
Level Control ................................................................................................................... 17
Level Feedback ............................................................................................................... 18
Command Control ........................................................................................................... 19
String Feedback .............................................................................................................. 22
Programming Hints.......................................................................................................... 24
Loading New Firmware into The ALD-D48 ...........................................................25

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Product Information
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Product Information
Overview
The ALD-D48 is the heart of an AMX integrated network lighting solution. The programatic
interface to the ALD-D48 appears similar to an AMX native device in that it utilizes a standard
AMX command set. When used with ALD dimmers and switches a complete Netlinx compatible
lighting system is formed.
Each ALD-D48 can support up to 48 ALD switches/dimmers (12 buses with 4 switches per bus).
Further, up to 10 ALD-D48s can be connected to one NetLinx master. This produces a "network" of
control for 480 switches/dimmers.
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the ALD-D48 and its related ALD dimmers and
switches.
ALD-D48 Specifications
Input Voltage
Input Frequency
Input Current
• 110-130VAC
• 60 Hz
• 0.21A rms
Weight 9.95 lbs (4.5 kg)
Enclosure Dimensions 17-1/4" x 10" x 3 - 7/16" (44 cm x 25 cm x 8.7 cm)
Connectors:
Configuration Port DB9 male SERIAL port
ALD Buses 3 8-pin captive wire connectors for ALD dimmers and switches
Ethernet 10Base-T RJ-45 connects with the NetLinx system
Device Server LEDs:
Link Green indicates network port is connected to the network.
Off indicates no network connection.
Net Tx/Rx Yellow indicates network packets are transmitting and receiving.
Collision Red indicates network collisions.
NetLinx Status Solid red indicates no connection to the NetLinx master. This LED will blink red
every time a data packet is sent or received from the master. At a minimum it
should blink once every 5 seconds.
Lutron Status Off indicates no connection to the ALD-D48. This LED will blink green every
time a data packet is received from the ALD-D48. This LED should blink
several times a second under normal operating conditions.
ALD-D48 LEDs:
Power On indicates unit has power.
ALD Communications On indicates connectivity of ALD switches.
Heartbeat Flashes slowly when power is properly supplied.
Processor Communications On or blinking when communications from the processor are uninterrupted.
DIP Switch Always set the address of the ALD-D48 to 1.

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Optional Accessories
ALD Switches: Description
ALD-1000D • ALD 1000 watt Dimmer lighting control (FG2604-10)
ALD-600D • ALD 600 watt Dimmer lighting control (FG2604-20)
ALD-1000NS • ALD 1000 watt Non-Dimming light switch (FG2604-30)
ALD-VETS-R • ALD Auxiliary switch (FG2604-40)
Wallplates:
ALD-VWP-2 2 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-60)
ALD-VWP-3 3 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-61)
ALD-VWP-4 4 Gang Wallplate (FG2604-62)

Low-Voltage Rough-In Enclosure
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Low-Voltage Rough-In Enclosure
1. Mount Rough-In Enclosure using following methods (mounting hardware is not provided):
a. Surface Mount - Use keyholes shown in Figure 1 with bolts sufficient for 50 lbs. (9kg) load
(1/4" (M6) bolts recommended).
b. Recess Mount - Use screws through the right side of the panel sufficient for 50 lbs. (9 kg)
load. Mount panel flush to or not more than 1/8" (3mm) below the finished wall surface.
Panel is 2-7/8" (6.2cm) deep past cover mounting tabs.
2. Run 120V power wiring into the panel. Locations to run power wiring into the panel are shown
in Figure 1. Terminal blocks will accept 26 through 14 AWG wire. Tighten terminal blocks to
3.5 to 5 in-lbs. (.40 to .57 Nm). Do not overtighten.
3. If not installing the board at this time, leave these instructions inside the enclosure.
4. Install cover. Ensure the vents are on the right side of the cover. Tighten screws to 20 in-lbs.
(2.3 Nm).
 Suitable for mounting in a vertical position only. Do not mount or place the unit in a
horizontal where the vent holes in the front are facing up.
 This equipment is air-cooled. Mount in a location where the vented cover will not be
blocked.
 Internal relays will click while in use. Mount in a location where such noise is
acceptable.
 All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
Locate and lock supply breaker in the OFF position before wiring to power terminal blocks.
FIG. 1 Low-Voltage Rough-In enclosure
Vented cover
120V power supply
Surface
mount
keyholes
Rough-In
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FIG. 2 Recommended cutout (not to scale)
9.37
17.37
9.59
0.11
.55
.55
0.06
.06
13.00
2.06
Enclosure
cover
outline
.55"
(1.40 cm)
13.00" (33.02 cm)
9.37"
(23.80 cm)
.55"
(1.40 cm)
0.06"
(0.15 cm)
17.37" (44.12 cm)
.06"
(0.15 cm)
9.59"
(24.36 cm)
0.11"
(0.28 cm)
2.06" (5.23cm)
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ALD-D48 Processor Board Assembly
1. Install the processor board assembly in the low-voltage enclosure. Press the standoff in the
upper left hand corner of the board through the pink label marked "D48". (A 1/4" (7mm)
nutdriver can be used to help press in the standoff.) Using the #8 x 1/2" screws provided, attach
the board through the remaining mounting holes.
2. Connect Chassis Ground Wire. Using the #8 x 1/4" screw provided, connect the ground wire to
the enclosure in any convenient location.
3. Verify Address. Verify the address on the DIP switch is set to default address 1 as shown
below.
4. Connect ALD dimmers and switches. Connect the wiring to the appropriate ALD bus (buses 1-
12, 4 devices per bus). Gray (G) and violet (V) connections are so marked on the printed circuit
board. Use Class 3, 2-conductor twisted/shielded 22 AWG cable for commercial or Class 2, 2-
conductor for residential. Wire in a star, T-tap or daisy chain configuration.
5. If not already connected, run 120V power wiring into the panel. Locations to run power wiring
into the panel are shown in Figure 1. Terminal blocks will accept 26 through 14 AWG wire.
Tighten terminal blocks to 3.5 to 5 in-lbs. (.40 to .57 Nm). Do not overtighten.
6. Connect the provided red and black pigtail power input wires from the processor board
assembly to the two-pin output on the power supply. Connect red to (+) and black to (-).
7. Turn power ON. Return the supply breaker to the ON position. Confirm that the processor is
powered ON as well.
8. Check for heartbeat: Check the heartbeat LED (D2) on Lutron processor. It should be flashing
slowly. If it is off, check the power connections and the in-line fuse. If power is present and the
Heartbeat LED is still OFF, turn power OFF and back ON. If this condition persists, contact
AMX.
9. If the connected ALD units function intermittently, check ALD bus wiring and
ALD-D48 termination.
Locate and lock supply breaker in OFF position before installing the processor board
assembly.
 Minimize bending of the board during installation.
 Board components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Do not connect high voltage wiring to the ALD-D48 processor board.
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10. For ALD units that appear to be wired correctly but do not function, verify that the FASS
switch (see FIG. 15) is pushed up completely.
Connecting NetLinx Systems to the ALD-D48
The ALD-D48 interfaces with the NetLinx system via an Ethernet 10Base-T RJ-45 connector. The
following table illustrates the pinouts, signals and pairings.
FIG. 3 ALD-D48 processor board
Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color
1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 orange-white
2 TX - 2 --------- 2 orange
3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 green-white
4 no connection 4 --------- 4 blue
5 no connection 5 --------- 5 blue-white
6 RX - 6 --------- 6 green
7 no connection 7 --------- 7 brown-white
8 no connection 8 --------- 8 brown
8-pin
captive wire
connector
Device server LEDs
10Base-T RJ-45
DB-9 male
SERIAL port
Ethernet connector
Red and black
pigtail power input
wires
Chasis ground wire
12 34 5678
12 34 5678
RJ-45
Plug
RJ-45
Plug

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Configuring The ALD-D48 Device Server
Each ALD-D48 device server can be configured on-site to suit the needs of the installation. To
configure the device server or to view it's settings a serial port is needed. Any terminal emulator can
be used (MS Windows HyperTerminal is a good example). The settings should be 9600 baud, 8
data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control. Connect to the SERIAL DB-9 configuration port
(see FIG. 3) in order to configure the ALD-48. Upon initialization you will have 5 seconds to select
Enter and configure the ALD-D48 (Shown in FIG. 4). Otherwise the ALD-D48 will default to
normal processing and begin looking for a master.
The following settings can be altered:
 IP address. The device server ships configured for DHCP. It will automatically attempt
to get an IP address on power up. If it cannot find an IP address it will start up but it will
be unable to communicate with any other device. In other words, lights supported by this
ALD-D48 will be unavailable for external control. To dynamically get an IP address a
DHCP server must be present in the network. If no DHCP server is available or if a
specific IP address is desired the device server can be configured with a static IP address.
 Subnet Mask. All devices communicating over Ethernet using IP need a subnet mask
assigned. This prevents them from having to process every IP data packet that comes
across the wire. Each network is unique so check to make sure the correct subnet mask is
used to improve system performance. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
This allows all packets on the local subnet to be processed. Instead of entering the subnet
mask as an IP address value (255.255.255.0) the subnet mask is entered as the number of
bits to mask. 8 is the most common and is equivalent to 255.255.255.0. The configuration
screen will give you several of the most common used and their equivalent IP values. The
device server ships configured with a subnet mask of 8 bits (255.255.255.0).
 IP address of Gateway. Sets the IP address of any network gateway. Unlike some
devices on the market if DHCP is enabled the gateway address is not automatically set by
the DHCP server. This setting must be done manually. If all devices are on the same
subnet this value has no relevance.
 NetLinx Device Number. As a NetLinx device the ALD-D48 must have a unique
NetLinx device number to identify it on the network. There are two options: first,
specifying a device number of zero will cause the device to request a device number from
the NetLinx master. The master will then assign an unused device number to the device.
If anything other than zero is entered that will become the ALD-D48's new device
number once the settings are saved and the device reboots.
 IP address of NetLinx Master. The device server can be configured to connect to the
first NetLinx master it finds, to connect directly to a master based on IP address, or to
connect to a master based on the master's system number. The device server ships
configured to connect to the first available NetLinx master.

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Once in the Configuration Menu (FIG. 5) you can display your current settings, set IP address, set
subnet mask, set IP address of a gateway, set the NetLinx device number for the ALD-D48, specify
NetLinx Master, exit without saving changes, or save changes and reboot.
Selecting Display current settings will give the settings currently configured for the device.
Set IP address (FIG. 7) will provide you with the option to enable DHCP. If you select not to
enable DHCP you will be prompted to enter a new IP address.
Set subnet mask determines which IP packets will be processed based on the number of bits you
designate to be masked from the sender's IP address. FIG. 8 below has common examples and their
corresponding IP address.
FIG. 4 ALD-D48 Initialization
FIG. 5 ALD-D48 Configuration Menu
FIG. 6 Current Settings
FIG. 7 Set IP address
FIG. 8 Set subnet mask
*** AMX ALD-D48 Lighting Controller ***
Id number=3409669
Software version=02.4
Press ENTER to configure (timeout in 5 seconds)
*** AMX ALD-D48 Lighting Controller ***
*** Configuration Menu ***
1. Display current settings
2. Set IP address of this device
3. Set subnet mask of this device
4. Set IP address of gateway
5. Set NetLinx device number of this device
6. Specify NetLinx Master
X. Exit without saving changes
S. Save changes and exit (will cause reboot)
Your selection:
*** AMX ALD-D48 Lighting Controller ***
*** Current Settings ***
IP address: 10.0.0.5
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.000
Gateway IP address: not defined
NetLinx device number: 450
NetLinx Master: find master by IP address (192.168.224.42)
Press any key to continue...
Enable DHCP (y,n)? N
Enter new IP address: (010) .(000) .(000) .(005)
Enter subnet mask as number of bits to mask.
Ex. 8 bits = 255.255.255.0
Ex. 12 bits = 255.255.240.0
Ex. 16 bits = 255.255.0.0
Ex. 24 bits = 255.0.0.0
Enter number of bits for masking (0..31)? 8

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When specifying the address of the NetLinx master to which the ALD-D48 should connect there
are several options. The master can be automatically located. If this option is selected the first
master that is found on the network will be used. If the IP address of the master is known that can
also be specified. In this mode the ALD-D48 will look only for that master and, once detected, will
connect to it. Alternately, the system number of the master can be used to make the connection.
With this selection the ALD-D48 will look only for a master with the specified system number.
After you have made all the necessary configuration changes you must select Save changes and
exit. This will write the changes into non-volatile memory and reboot. The system will boot with
the new changes. Rebooting can take anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds. Simply exiting will result in
the loss of all changes.
FIG. 9 Specifying the NetLinx Master
Use first master that is found (y,n)? N
Specify IP address of master (y,n)? Y
Enter NetLinx master IP address: (000) .(000) .(000) .(000)

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Wiring ALD Switches and Dimmers
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Wiring ALD Switches and Dimmers
Installation
Address Dimmers
Up to 4 ALD units can be wired to each ALD bus of an ALD-D48. Assign a unique address to each
device using the DIP switch through the front of the yoke (see FIG. 10 for switch location). See
below for the DIP switch settings. Be sure to record the addresses for future programming
purposes. This device may be placed on links with older dimmers that have software configurable
addresses.
Wiring
1. Turn power OFF at fusebox or circuit breaker.
2. Remove faceplate and faceplate adapter from control to prevent damage and to access
mounting holes. Pull from top of faceplate to remove. Unscrew faceplate adapter. Set aside.
3. Wire Control per appropriate wiring diagram using wire connectors provided. Dots on
diagrams represent wire connectors and color names refer to the wire color on the control.
FIG. 10 ALD Dimmer
Mini-Slider
Wiring with power on may result in personal injury. Damage to this product caused by
wiring with power on voids warranty.
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In the instance of the VETS-R there is a white wire, that wire is neutral.
Wire Control Diagrams
Model Number Wiring Diagram
ALD-600D, ALD-1000D, ALD-1000NS
Single-Pole
Multi-location
1
2
VETS-R
Multi-location 3
FIG. 11 Wiring Diagram 1
FIG. 12 Wiring Diagram 2
FIG. 13 Wiring Diagram 3

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Mounting
1. Push wires into wallbox, allowing room for control backbox to be inserted. Do not pinch wires
between wallbox and control.
2. Mount control to wallbox using screws provided. Controls must be mounted vertically. See
stamp on control for correct positioning.
3. Separate faceplate from faceplate adapter by holding assembly in one hand while unsnapping
the faceplate from the top.
4. Mount control with mounting screws provided.
5. Screw on faceplate adapter.
Component Assembly
1. ALD-600D and ALD-1000D only: hold the ALD mini-slide with the two feet facing right and
the notched arm facing left. Fit the feet in the groove in the right side of the adapter plate and
fit the arm into the notched slider in the control. Slide it up and down to make sure the fit is
correct.
2. To mount the button, hold it so the name "LUTRON" is right side up. Fit the feet in the groove
in the left side of the faceplate adapter. Push the two legs on right side of button gently into slot
in control. Button should fit loosely but not fall out. Snap faceplate on to the faceplate adapter.
FIG. 14 ALD Component Assembly
(