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

8-Channel
Forward Phase Dimmer
Operation and Configuration Guide
Introduction
The Control4® 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer (C4-DIN-8FPD-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 Forward Phase Dimmer can be set to two dierent
dimming modes:
• Switch Mode—Only allows the load to be set to 100% or o
• Dimming Mode—Forces the channel into forward-phase (leading edge)
dimming
• SSL 7A Mode—Sets dimming parameters complaint to NEMA SSL 7A
Note: Dimming mode should only be used with dimmable loads.
Note: By default, all channels on the 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer
are set to Switch Mode to prevent inadvertent dimming of non-
dimmable loads.
With the buttons on the front of the module, configure the mode for each channel:
1 Press the CH1 and CH8 buttons simultaneously.
2 All channel LEDs will indicate the their current dimming mode:
• Solid yellow—Switch Mode
• Solid green—Forward Phase Mode
• Solid magenta—SSL 7A Mode
3 Click each channel button to cycle through the dimming mode.
4 Once each channel is set as desired, exit the configuration mode by pressing
and holding the Module Override button briefly.
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 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 Forward 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
Forward Phase Dimmer is properly installed in the correct location and wired to
the appropriate loads. Please refer to the Composer Pro User Guide for detailed
information.
LEDs
During normal operation, the indicator lights on the front of the 8-Channel
Forward Phase Dimmer communicate the status of the device.
Indicator LED color Status Notes
Module Override Blue Power on, normal
operation
Black O
Red Overtemp Fault See “Faults” section
below
Channels Blue Load on
Black Load o
Red Overcurrent Fault or
Overtemp 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 Solid green Link
Orange Activity
Flashing
green
Firmware updating Flashing gets faster
as update proceeds
Channel and Module Override buttons
During normal operation, the buttons on the front of the 8-Channel Forward
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 (5) 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 click of the Reset button is equivalent to powering the 8-Channel
Forward Phase Dimmer o and back on. Additionally, certain special activities
can be accomplished by pressing and holding a specific button while clicking the
Reset button. Note that the same activity is possible by pressing and holding the
designated button while power cycling the 8-Channel Forward Phase Dimmer.
Note: The Reset button is recessed and must be pressed using a
paperclip or similar device.
Hold button while
pressing 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 Forward 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: Note though, that 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 via the appropriate channel
button on the front of the module or with 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.
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 product.
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 Forward Phase Dimmer by 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
• Clicking 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 Forward 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 Forward 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 Forward
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 terminal block jumpers that connect the
black terminal blocks 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
Regulatory/safety Information
To review regulatory information for your Control4 products, see ctrl4.co/reg .
Patent information
Applicable patents are available at ctrl4.co/patents .
Warranty
See ctrl4.co/warranty for details.
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