Converging Systems ILC-100 Series User manual

Intelligent Lighting ControllerTM (ILC-100)
Models:
ILC-100pcb: OEM embedded application/PCB form factor
ILC-100m: Standalone/metal enclosure configuration
Ratings:
Input 12-48Vdc, 15 ma plus current capacity of supported LEDs
Output Rating Output voltage is identical to input, 6.67amps maximum output@12Vdc.
Description:
The ILC-100x series of LED Controllers are designed to control monochrome and tri-colored (RGB) LED lighting elements. The
ILC-100x controller can be controlled through a number of remote User Interfaces, including keypads, dry contact outputs, low-
voltage trigger outputs, local and remote Infrared control, IP (Internet Protocol), and computer based signaling sources (RS-
232C) such as those manufactured by AMX, Crestron and Elan Home Systems with RS-232-C or 0-10v interfaces.
TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS
Important Information:
Carefully read the instructions appropriate for your needs.
This control must be installed by a qualified electrician.
For supply connections, use wires rated for at least 75 C.
For indoor use only.
Do not connect Low-Voltage to Line-Voltage Power.
Proper short-circuit and overload protection must be provided at the circuit breaker distribution panel. You can use up to a
20A maximum circuit breaker with adequate short-circuit breaking capacity for your installation.
Number of
Discrete
Lighting
Systems that
can be
individually
controlled
Load in Amps (Watts)
of LED elements that
can be supported with
each ILC-100x
Length (of typical LED
strips with 30 LED
lamps per meter) that
can be supported with
each ILC-100x
Total Length than
can be supported
with configuration
Recommended Power
Supply for System
1 6.67 amps @12Vdc
(80 watts) 43 ft (13 meters) per ILC-100x 43 ft (13 meters) 80 watts @12Vdc
2 6.67 amps @12Vdc
(80 watts) 43 ft (13 meters) per ILC-100x 86 ft (26 meters) 80 watts @12Vdc per ILC- 100x
65,025 6.67 amps @12Vdc
(80 watts) 43 ft (13 meters) per ILC-100x 529 miles (851 km) 80 watts @12Vdc per ILC- 100x
Mounting Instructions
The ILC-100x comes in two versions. One is a pre-configured PCB ready to be device mounted (ILC-100pcb) and the other is
the same PCB mounted in a self-contained metal enclosure (ILC-100m). If you are utilizing the ILC-100m, please follow the
directions below:
1. Determine a suitable mounting location for ILC-100m close to the LED elements that you wish to control.
2. Utilize the built-in mounting ears and use appropriate screws to affix the unit to a stable surface.
Supply (Line Input) and LED (Load Output) Wiring Instructions
Figure 1
User Control Wiring and Setup Instruction
In order to control the ILC-100x, a User Interface needs to be connected. Please refer to the appropriate section below for the
particular interface wiring and setup instructions.
The ILC-100x series of Controllers as well as intelligent controllers manufactured by Converging Systems implement a
sophisticated bus architecture (i.e. the CS-Bus) that permits reliable communication using CAT5 wiring, without the need for
repeaters, on wiring runs up to 4000 feet. There are two communication ports on each ILC-100-- one socket is a Powered
connector (Port 0) which provides DC power to connected Interface Devices while the other socket (Port 1) is an Unpowered
connector which does not provide external power to other devices but is designed to relay communication data from one ILC
device to another. It is important that proper wiring convention is used when connecting one or more devices. See the
appropriate section below for more information here.
Figure 2
Note: If multiple ILC-100x controllers (lighting controllers) or if multiple IMC-100 controllers (motor controllers) are required for
the installation or if one or more User Control Modules (i.e. keypads, serial adapters, IR receivers, Internet Adapters, etc.) are
required for control purposes, communication wire needs to be utilized between the above components in order to enable
operation. For more information, see the ILC Installation Manual or the IMC Installation Manual for more information here.
Keypad (BSKP-2110L) -- “Intelligent 11-button Keypad for Lighting Control”
The BKSP-2110 is a CS-BUS compatible intelligent keypad that can be used to control the Hue, Saturation and Lightness of any
shade of color. In addition, the keypad allows up to 6 presets to be stored and recalled and enables a particular light setting to be
turned OFF and ON with a simple push of a button. Finally, a highly sensitive IR receiver is built into the front of the device so
that a supported IR handheld device can be supported as well.
Intelligent Bus Translator (IBT-100) -- “RS-232c to CS-Bus Adapter/Firewall”
The Intelligent Bus Translator (IBTTM) is a robust standalone RS-232-C serial interface converter/firewall for CS-BUS and other
RS-485 devices. The IBT-100TM is designed to provide the highest degree of circuit protection, isolation and remote connectivity
for interconnected equipment. The CS-BUS (based upon the hardware specifications of RS-485) forms the communication
backbone for a number of Converging Systems’ controller devices including the BRIC and the IMC-100TM intelligent motor
controllers.
Infrared Keypad (ILC-IR-10W1) -- “Handheld IR 10 Button Keypad for Lighting Control”
The ILC-IR-10WI is an infrared remote device customized to control the ILC-100x family of lighting controllers. It requires a
programmed IR receiver such that exists on the BSKP-2110L or other BSKP keypads. In addition, it is compatible with the
standalone IR-EYE (IMC-RIR).
Warning: Typical 3-wire IR receivers available from Xantech are not compatible. You will damage your unit if you connect these
types of devices. Your warranty will be void if it is determined that you have used these types of devices.
DC Power Source Connections
1. If the AC/DC power supply does not have a pre-installed 2-pin power connected
attached, strip 1/4” (6mm) of insulation from DC power cord.
2. Connect wires as shown in Figure 1
LED Connection Block
1. If the interconnect wire furnished with your LED strip does not have a pre-installed 4-
pin power connected attached, strip 1/4” (6mm) of insulation from DC power cord.
2. Connect these wires as shown below:
Pin 1 (left position on connector)—BLUE LED LEAD (-)
Pin 2—RED LED LEAD (-)
Pin 3—GREEN LED LEAD (-)
Pin 4—COMMON LEAD (+) COMMON ANODE
Wiring Pinouts
CS-Bus RJ-12 Connector)
(LEFT or “OUTPUT” PORT 0)
(see Figure 2
CS-Bus RJ-12 Connector)
(RIGHT or “INPUT” PORT 1)
(see Figure 2
#1 (left) IR #1 (left) IR
#2 GND #2 GND
#3 485- #3 485-
#4 485+ #4 485+
#5 5V DC (regulated) #5 No connect
#6 9V DC (unregulated) #6 No connect
Important: For CAT5 installations, maintain twisted pairs for pins 1/6,
pins 2/5 and pins 3/4.
Keypad Wiring
1. Create a straight-thru 6 connector cable with RJ-25 (6P6C) connectors on both
ends. CAT5 wire should be used for longer runs (over 10 feet) while flat phone
wire can be used for shorter runs. For CAT5 installations, maintain twisted pairs
for pins 1/6, pins 2/5 and pins 3/4.
2. Plug one end of the communication cable into the back of the BSKP-2110L and
the other into Port 0 of the ILC-100.
Note: If you plug the communication cable into Port 1 on the ILC-100, no power will
be
p
rovided to the BSKP-2110L and the ke
yp
ad will not o
p
erate.
IBT Wiring
1. Create a straight-thru 6 connector cable with RJ-25 (6P6C) connectors on both
ends. Maintain twisted pairs for pins 1/6, pins 2/5 and pins 3/4.
2. Plug one end of the communication cable into the back of the IBT-100TM and the
other into Port 0 of the ILC-100.
Note: If you plug the communication cable into Port 1 on the ILC-100, no power will
be provided to the BSKP-2110L and it will not operate.

e-Node -- “Ethernet to CS-Bus Adapter/Firewall”
The Intelligent Ethernet Protocol Adapter (e-NodeTM) is a state-of-the Intelligent Internet Protocol controller which is designed to
enable wired or wireless (Ethernet) control of nearly a limitless range of facility automation clients/devices. The unique controller
is connected to any facilities or home automation client/device that supports RS-232-C or RS-485 connectivity. A single e-
NodeTM can control an entire network of IMC-100x and/or ILC-100TM devices.
End-of-Bus Line Terminators
The CS-Bus is designed around end-of-bus resistor termination. This guarantees error-free communication despite external
noise and other sources of interference. It is highly advised that when more than one ILC-100x Controller is interconnected, one
terminator is placed on one end of the bus and another terminator is placed on the other end of the bus. It does not matter into
which CS-Bus port these terminators are connectors so long as they are at the very beginning of the bus and the very end of the
bus.
Power On/Testing
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT THE DC POWER TO ALL CONTROLLERS IS TURNED OFF PRIOR TO CONTINUING.
1. Make sure that you have installed at least one ILC-100x Controller and one User Interface Control (BSKP-2110L, IR-EYE with
IR remote, or IBT or e-NODETM with external computer).
2. Verify that you have connected an approved LED lighting strip into the ILC-100 controller.
3. Power on all ILC-100x Controllers (and e-NodeTM if connected to system).
4. Issue the following command from any connected User Interface Control and verify that the LED illuminates and starts going
through a color shifting test pattern. If you see this pattern, you have confirmed the proper operation of your ILC-100 system.
User Interface Device Action
BSKP-2110L Keypad Depress the *(star) button
ILC-IR-10W1 IR Handheld (with system attached IR-EYE Depress the *(star) button
Remote Computer using RS-232 connection and attached IBT-100 #0.0.0.LED=SEQ;
Remote Computer running e-Node Pilot application and connected
to e-Node (Ethernet to CS-Bus Firewall Adapter) Refer to e-Node
TM
Manual for more information
here
Controlling the ILC-100x
The ILC-100x Controllers contain a sophisticated color computer that can be used to select any “color” from a palette of nearly
16 millions possible choices. Rather than expecting the user to be a seasoned color scientist who well understands how to
precisely mix the three primary colors of Red, Green, and Blue, (the constituent components from which all color of light can be
created), the ILC-100x Controller implements a unique color selection tool similar to what is integrated within a color television
works.
On each of User Interface Controls that can be used to choose, save and recall a color within the ILC-100x Controllers, there are
three basic controls that must be understood in order to proceed. These controls are as follows:
Hue Control: Saturation is typically synonymous with the vividness of hue; degree of difference from a gray of the same
lightness or brightness. There are two controls available with this operator—UP and DOWN. Selecting UP, increases the Hue
while selecting the DOWN, decreases the Hue.
Lightness Control: Lightness is typically synonymous with the relative darkness or lightness of a color. There are two controls
available with this operator—UP and DOWN. Selecting UP increases the Lightness, while selecting DOWN, decreases the
Lightness.
Saturation Control: Saturation is typically synonymous with the vividness of hue; degree of difference from a gray of the same
lightness or brightness. There are two controls available with the operator—UP and DOWN. Selecting UP increases the
Saturation, while selecting DOWN, decreases the Saturation.
Steps to Select and Recall a “Color” using a BSKP-2110L Keypad or ILC-IR-10W1 IR Remote
1. Activate LED.To quickly activate one or more default factory presets and further test your system, depress the Preset button
and then select one of six keypad or IR presets (i.e. 1,2,3,4,5,6). The connected LEDs should change color from their
previous setting to a factory programmed default for that particular Preset. If the LEDs do not illuminate, check your wiring,
and make sure that your power supply is properly connected. If you may have inadvertently written over an “OFF” setting to a
particular Preset, try each additional Preset until the LEDs come alive. Now proceed to the next step.
2. Select Hue. Provided that there is some illumination being generated from the LEDs, press and release the Tool button and
then press and hold the Hue+ button and you should see a distinct color shift over the next 10-15 seconds which will
automatically circle around the entire color wheel. Once you have found a “color” which is roughly what you desire, release
the Hue + button and the newly discovered color will “freeze.” You can alternatively push the Hue – button (within a six
second window) and see the colors rotate the opposite direction over the next 10-15 seconds until they come full circle to the
original color. Once you have “rediscovered” the original “color” that you previously selected, proceed to the next step.
3. Select Lightness. Next, to alter the Lightness of the previously selected “color,” press and release the Tool button and then
press and hold the Lightness + button and you should see a distinct brightening of the previously selected “color.”
Alternatively, select the Lightness – button (within a six second window) and you should see a distinct darkening of the
previously selected “color.” You can always return an previously selected “color” by either selecting the Lightness + button
or the Lightness – button. Once you have “rediscovered” the original “color” that you previously selected proceed to the
next step.
4. Select Saturation. Next, to alter the Saturation of the previously selected “color,” press and release the Tool button and
then press and hold the Saturation + button and you should see a distinct change in the saturation of the color.
Alternatively, select the Saturation – button (within a six second window) and you should see a distinct de-saturation of the
previously selected “color.” You can always return an previously selected “color” by either selecting the Saturation + button
or the Saturation – button. Once you selected the correct Saturation value, you can now save the chosen “color” made of
up discrete parameters relating to Hue. Lightness, and Saturation. If you decide at any time that you wish to tweak your
newly discovered “color,” simply revisit steps 2, 3 or 4 once again.
5. To Save a Color. On the BSKP-2110L, press and hold a preset button for 6 seconds until you hear a beep, then release. On
the ILC-IR-10W1 IR remote, press and release the bottom left “Store” button and then toggle one of the top 6 Preset buttons.
These special keypad actions will store that particular color into that particular Preset location. Once you have saved your
“color,” you can recall that specific “color” by following the above directions again for your particular User Interface Device.
6. To Recall a Color. On the BSKP-2110L, toggle the “Preset” button and then select one of the six Preset buttons into which a
particular color has been stored. On the ILC-IR-10W1 IR remote, toggle the “P” (Preset) button and then select one of the six
Preset buttons into which a particular color has been stored. You can recall up to six colors through this process.
Additional Programming Options
Numerous other programming options exist for the ILC-100x series of Controllers. Please consult the User Manual for more
information and before calling customer service for more assistance.
© Converging Systems. 2011. All Rights Reserved. Version 1.2 Printed in USA. Converging Systems, IMC-100™ , ILC and e-
Node™ are trademarks of Converging Systems, Inc. Other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
Infrared Eye Wiring
1. If you are using a BSKP-type keypad with built-in IR receiver, see the instructions
above under “BSKP-2110L” for proper wiring.
2. If you are using an IMC-RIR standalone IR receiver, simply plug the provided
connector into Port 0 of the ILC-100.
Note: If you plug the communication cable from either the BSKP or the RIR into Port
1 on the ILC-100, no power will be provided to the receiving device, and it will
not operate.
e-Node Wiring
1. Create a straight-thru 6-connector cable with RJ-25 (6P6C) connectors on both
ends. Maintain twisted pairs for pins 1/6, pins 2/5 and pins 3/4.
2. Plug one end of the communication cable into the left port of the IBT-100 and the
other into Port 0 of the ILC-100.
Note: In normal operation, either RJ-25 port on the e-NodeTM is configured to send
and received CS-Bus traffic. See the e-NodeTM User Manual for alternative
options to reconfigure the ports to other communication protocols.
Terminato
r
Wiring
RJ Pin Connection
#1 No connect
#2 No connect
#3 One end of a 120 ohm resistor
#4 The other end of a 120 ohm resistor
#5 No connect
#6 No connect
Note: The IBT-100 has a built-in terminator so no additional terminating resistors are
needed on its end of the bus if the IBT-100 is utilized. Keypads have rear-mounted jumpers
to select termination on or off (connected pins is on), while other peripherals such as IR
receivers do not have built-in terminatin
g
resistors
,
so a terminatin
g
resistor is re
q
uired.