Contro l4 C4-DIN-8APD-E Quick guide

DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer
Operation and Configuration Guide
Introduction
The Control4® DIN-Rail 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer (C4-DIN-8APD-E)
controls up to eight devices from one module in the Control4 system. It installs
in a panelized backbox using typical wiring standards and communicates to the
Control4 system using a Cat5 Ethernet connection.
Note: For optimal product and network security, we recommend using this
product with Control4 OS 3.2.2 or newer.
Dimming mode configuration
Each channel on the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer can be set to several
dierent dimming modes:
• Switch Mode—Only allows the load to be set to 100% or o.
• Autodetect Mode—The dimmer will detect the load type and set forward- or
reverse-phase dimming appropriately.
• Forward Phase Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading-edge)
dimming.
• Reverse Phase Mode—Forces the channel into reverse-phase (trailing-edge)
dimming.
• SSL 7A Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading-edge)
dimming and sets dimming parameters complaint to NEMA SSL 7A.
Note: The Autodetect, Forward Phase, and Reverse Phase modes
should only be used with dimmable loads.
Note: By default, all channels on the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer
are set to Switch Mode to prevent inadvertent dimming of non-
dimmable loads.
The dimming mode can be configured for each channel using the buttons on the
front of the module:
1 Press the CH1 and CH8 buttons simultaneously.
2 All channel LEDs will indicate the their current dimming mode:
• Solid yellow—Switch Mode
• Solid red—Autodetect Mode
• Solid green—Forward Phase Mode
• Solid blue—Reverse Phase Mode
• Solid magenta—SSL 7A Mode
3 Press each channel button to cycle through the four dimming modes.
4 Once each channel is set as desired, press the Module Override button to
initiate the autodetect sequence on any channels set to ‘Autodetect Mode.’
The channel being autodetected will blink Red. When the autodetect test is
finished, the channel LED will go to one of the following states:
• Blinking green—Autodetected forward phase
• Blinking blue—Autodetected reverse phase
• Solid red—Autodetect failed. Run the test again or set an alternate
mode.
5 Exit the configuration mode by pressing and holding the Module Override
button briefly. If any channels are still set to Autodetect (solid red), the
autodetect sequence will run for those channels.
The previous procedure should be repeated anytime that a module is rewired or a
load type changes.
Note: Once the module has been identified into a project, it is no
longer possible to configure the dimming-mode from the module. The
dimmable/non-dimmable load type and dimming mode settings in
Composer must be used to configure the dimming mode.
Note: When first identifying a module into a project, if the dimming
mode of the light in Composer conflicts with the dimming mode of
the corresponding channel on the module, a warning will be presented
forcing the user to choose the appropriate dimming mode.
Composer Pro configuration and reports
Use Composer Pro to define the properties of each 8-Channel Adaptive Phase
Dimmer, its location in a panel, and the loads that are connected to it. Composer
Pro can then be used to generate Panel Reports, Module Reports, and Load
Schedule Reports. These reports are essential to ensuring that each 8-Channel
Adaptive Phase Dimmer is properly installed in the correct location and wired to
the appropriate loads. Please refer to the Composer Pro User Guide (
ctrl4.co/
cpro-ug ) for detailed information.
LEDs
During normal operation, the indicator lights on the front of the 8-Channel
Adaptive Phase Dimmer communicate the status of the device.
Indicator LED color Status Notes
Module Override Blue Power on, normal
operation
Black O
Red Thermal overload See “Faults” section
below
Channels Blue Load on
Black Load o
Red Short circuit fault See “Faults” section
below
Channels Flashing red MOSFET Short
Fault
See “Faults” section
below
Yellow Over–Wattage Fault "
Cyan No Power On Phase
Fault
"
Flashing green Firmware updating
Green Firmware update
complete
Link/Activity Green Link
Orange Activity
Flashing green Firmware updating Flashing gets faster
as update proceeds
Flashing red No link

Channel and Module Override buttons
During normal operation, the buttons on the front of the 8-Channel Adaptive
Phase Dimmer behave in the following manner:
Button Action Result
CH1-CH8 Click Toggles the load on and
o.
Hold Ramps/fades the load (if
dimmable).
Module Override Click Toggles between the
module override scene
and all channels o.
Hold for five seconds Sets the module override
scene to current chan-
nel levels. The Module
Override LED will blink
rapidly to indicate that
the override scene has
been saved.
The following button tap sequences are available using the CH1 and CH8 buttons.
Function CH1 CH8 CH1
Identify 4
Reboot device 15
Factory reset 949
Reset button
A single press of the Reset button is equivalent to powering the 8-Channel
Adaptive Phase Dimmer o and back on. Additionally, certain special activities
can be accomplished by pressing and holding a specific button while pressing the
Reset button. Note that the same activity is possible by pressing and holding the
designated button while power cycling the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer.
Note: The Reset button is recessed and must be pressed using a
paperclip or similar device.
Hold button while
clicking reset
Result
CH7 Disables DHCP and forces the IP address to
192.168.1.200.
CH8 Toggles between Enable/Disable DHCP.
Module Override Restores the factory image (do not perform unless
directed to do so by Control4 Technical Support).
Faults
The 8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer is designed to protect itself and the
attached load(s) through certain fault conditions. These fault conditions are
indicated by the LEDs on the front of the device and are available through the
driver for the device as properties and variables.
Overtemp fault
• Occurs if the module reaches an unsafe operating temperature.
• Is generally an indication that the device is over its load ratings.
• All loads attached to the module will turn o.
• The Channel LED and Module Override LED will turn red.
• The fault condition cannot be cleared nor loads turned back on until the
device has reached a safe operating temperature. Once the device has
reached a safe operating temperature, the fault will automatically clear.
Note: Loads will not automatically turn back on after the fault has
cleared.
Overcurrent fault
• Occurs if a significantly large current spike happens on an individual
channel. There are several reasons why this could occur:
• A true short circuit occurs (for example, a nail hits the wires)
• The attached load has an excessively high in-rush current
• An attached incandescent bulb burns out creating a large current
spike
• A non-dimmable load is dimmed (particularly non-dimmable CFLs
and LEDs)
• The load attached to the faulted channel will turn o.
• The Channel LED will turn red.
• To clear the fault, simply turn the load back on by pressing the appropriate
channel button on the front of the module or by a keypad (or any other
action) that has been programmed to control the load.
• If the same fault occurs within 10 seconds of clearing the fault, the fault
condition is considered to be ongoing and must be addressed before
proceeding. After addressing the underlying problem, the fault can be
cleared by pressing and holding the Channel button for five seconds.
Composer Pro can also be used to clear the fault condition.
Over-wattage fault
• Occurs if the wattage is over the allowed individual channel threshold of
1000W for 10 seconds.
• The load attached to the faulted channel will turn o.
• The channel LED will turn yellow.
• To clear the fault, simply turn the load back on via the appropriate
channel button on the front of the module or via a keypad (or any other
action) that has been programmed to control the load.
The fault can also be cleared by pressing and holding the channel
button for five (5) seconds. Composer Pro can also be used to clear the
fault.
MOSFET short fault
• Occurs when current leakage is detected on a channel when the load is
o.
• When this fault occurs, the loads sharing the relay controlling the
detected channel will turn o. (CH1-CH4 share a relay. CH5-CH8 share a
relay)
• The channel LED will blink red on the channels detecting the short. The
other channel LEDs that are on the same relay that turned o, but did
not detect a short, will turn solid red.
• To clear the fault, one at a time press and hold the channel button on
the channels that are blinking red for five (5) seconds. As soon as the
last one of those channels are cleared, the other channels that were
solid red will get cleared. Note that if a load on that relay is turned on
again, it will probably fault again in the same way, since the shorted
MOSFET would persist.
No power on phase fault
• Occurs if there is no zero cross detected on Line 2 (L and N).
• The channel LEDs will turn solid cyan on channels 5-8.
• The fault condition cannot be cleared until the Line 2 (L and N) are
connected to the device.
Phase fault
• Occurs if all Line-Ins are not the same phase.
• All channel LEDs will blink white.

Manual overrides
Prior to installation of the control system, or in case a problem occurs with the
control system or the network, it is possible to control the loads attached to the
8-Channel Adaptive Phase Dimmer through several methods:
• Override scene
• The module override scene is stored in the module itself and does not
require interaction from the control system.
• The default setting for this override scene is all loads on at 100%.
• The override scene settings can be changed using the buttons on the
front of the module (see the “Channel and Module Override” section
above) or Composer Pro.
• Module Override button
• Pressing the Module Override button toggles the attached loads
between the stored override scene and all loads o.
• Auxiliary override contacts
• The Aux In and Aux Out terminals on the 8-Channel Adaptive Phase
Dimmer can be wired to a standard line-voltage toggle switch installed
in a hidden but convenient location, such as a closet.
• Each time the attached switch is flipped, the 8-Channel Adaptive
Phase Dimmer will toggle between the stored override scene and all
loads o.
• If desired, a single toggle switch can be wired to the Aux In contact on
multiple Control4 Panelized Lighting modules, but all modules sharing
an auxiliary override switch must be on the same electrical phase.
• The desired location of the auxiliary override switch can be defined
in Composer Pro for each module. This information will appear in the
Module Report generated by Composer Pro.
• Channel Override buttons
• The Channel Override buttons on the front of the module provide
individual control of each load attached to the 8-Channel Adaptive
Phase Dimmer. Click the specific Channel Override button to toggle
the load between its preset level and o. Press and hold the specific
Channel Override button to ramp/fade the load (if dimmable).
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible solution
Module does not
power on
Verify that the circuit breaker is on.
Verify that Line 1 in is connected to the power.
Load does not turn on Verify that the load is wired to the proper channel
terminal.
Verify that the channel is not in a fault condition (see
“Faults” section above).
Verify that the light bulb is not burned out.
Loads do not turn o Verify that the jumpers that connect the black terminal
block to the red terminal blocks have been removed.
Module overheats Verify that the load ratings have not been exceeded.
Verify that the module is receiving proper ventilation.
Additional resources
The following resources are available for more support.
• Control4 Knowledgebase and forums
• Control4 Technical Support
• Control4 website at
www.control4.com
• Composer Pro documentation in various formats available at ctrl4.co/docs
Warranty and legal information
Find details of the product’s Limited Warranty and other safety, patent, and legal
resources at snapone.com/legal or request a paper copy from Customer Service
at 866.424.4489 .
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