Converging Systems IMC-300MKII-EM User manual

Converging Systems Inc.
CS-Bus Controllers
Intelligent Motor Controllers
Models: IMC-300MKII-EM
IMC-300MKII-SL
Version 5.0.1

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Intelligent Motor Controller (IMC-300 MKII Controllers)
1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................................4
2AC LINE AND MOTOR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................5
3COMMUNICATION/ LOW VOLTAGE AND CS-BUS WIRING INSTRUCTIONS................................................6
3.1 ETHERNET COMMUNICATION WIRING DIRECTIONS..................................................................................................... 7
3.2 RS-232C COMMUNICATION WIRING DIRECTIONS........................................................................................................ 7
3.3 CS-BUS CONNECTIONS (FOR CONNECTION TO KEYPADS AND TO ADDITIONAL IMC-100MKII-XX CONTROLLERS).8
3.1 STI/LV AND DOOR CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................. 9
4PROGRAMMING MOTOR ADDRESSING/INITIAL SETUP..................................................................................10
4.1 FACTORY PROGRAMMING-DIP SWITCH PROGRAMMING......................................................................................10
4.2 CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING-(NON-DIP SWITCH PROGRAMMING)...................................................................... 10
5POWER ON/TESTING ...................................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX 1.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
KEYPAD AND IR-REMOTE ACCESSORY INFORMATION...........................................................................................12
A1-1.1 SINGLE GANG KEYPAD –PRESET AND MOTOR MOVEMENT AND IR................................................................13
A1-1.2 SINGLE GANG KEYPAD –MOTOR MOVEMENT AND IR WALL PAD .................................................................. 16
A1-1.3 SINGLE GANG KEYPAD –DECORA-TYPE MOTOR MOVEMENT AND PRESETS TYPE ........................................18
A1-2.1 HANDHELD 12-BUTTON INFRARED REMOTE...................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX 2.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
TECHNICAL INFORMATION-LOW VOLTAGE WIRING DIAGRAMS.......................................................................21
THE IMC HAS BOTH LOW-VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS AS WELL AS CS-BUS CONNECTIONS.REFER TO FOLLOWING DIAGRAM TO
UNDERSTAND LOCATION OF PIN 1ON ALL CONNECTORS.......................................................................................................... 21
A2-1 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCH AND VOLTAGE TRIGGER INTERFACES (STI) ................................................................. 21
A2-1.1 STI Interface.................................................................................................................................................... 21
A2-1.2 Low-Voltage Switch (currently not supported)................................................................................................ 21
A2-2 INFRARED CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 21
A2-3 INTELLIGENT PERIPHERAL CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................. 21
A2-3.1 CS-Bus to IMC-BSKP-2030 (3 button), IMC-BSKP-2050 (5-button) or IMC-BSKP-2110/2112- (Intelligent
Keypads) [Mk II Keypads].................................................................................................................................................. 21
A2-4 CS-BUS CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 22
A2-4.1 IMC-300MKII Controller to IMC-x00 Controller(s) Communication Wiring ................................................ 22
A2-4.2 RS-485 Terminators.........................................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX 3................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
APPENDIX 4................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1SYNTAX............................................................................................................................................................................1
2OPERATIONAL EXAMPLE.................................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX 5................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
APPENDIX 6................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
APPENDIX 7.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

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Safety Information
The 120-240vAC versions of this product are listed by the following testing laboratories
For units with provided power cords, this warning needs to be provided.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS EQUIPMENT HAS A GROUNDING TYPE PLUG THAT HAS A THIRD (GROUNDING) PIN. THIS PLUG WILL
ONLY FIT INTO A GROUNDING TYPE OUTLET. IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT INTO THE OUTLET, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE
PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, CET APPAREIL EST QUIPE D’UNE FICHE AVEC MISE A LA TERRE COMPORTANT UNE TROISIEME
BROCHE (BROCHE DE TERRE). CETTE FICHE NE PEUT ETRE BRANCE QUE DANS UNE PRISE AVEC MISE A LA TERRE. S’IL N’EST PAS POSSIBLE DE LA
BRANCHER DANS LA PRISE, FAIRE POSE UNE PRISE APPROPRIEE PAR UN ELECTRICIEN QUALIFIE. NE PAS MODIFIER LA FICHE.
*UTILISER A L’INTERIEUR SEULEMENT FCC Statement
The IMC-300MKII-xx Controllers have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ICES
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est confirme á la norme NNB-003 du Canada
Models
100-240VAC versions
IMC-300MKII-EM Master Controller
IMC-300MKII-SL Slave Controller
Ratings:
Input:
IMC-300MKII-EM: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, Single Phase
IMC-300MKII-SL: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, Single Phase
Load Capacity:
ALL Models: 2.1A (1/3 HP)
Documentation Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
5.0.0
3/28/2017
New drawings
5.0.1
6/30/2017
Updates for Calibration

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Description:
The Masking Director Controller family (IMC-300MKII-EM and IMC-300MKII-SL) are designed to control residential
and commercial bi-directional blind, drapery and projection screen single phase, bi-directional AC motors (three
wire motors--open, close, neutral connections).
The IMC-300MKII-xx series of Controllers can be controlled through a number of remote control devices, including
keypads, dry contact outputs, low-voltage trigger outputs, local and remote Infrared control, IP (Internet Protocol),
and computer-based signaling sources (serial communication) such as those manufactured by AMX, Control4,
Crestron, Elan, OnControls, RTI, Vantage and others with IP (Internet Protocol) or Serial (RS-232c) interfaces.
The IMC-300MKII-ss series of Controllers can accommodate incoming voltages encountered throughout the world
(100vAC to 240vAC). Please note that if powering a system with 120vAC for example, only motors rated at 120v
will be supported. Similarly, if powering a Masking Director system with 240vAC as an alternative, only motors rated
at 240vAC will be supported.
Warning Notice: There is no internal voltage conversion to support 120v motors when the unit is plugged into a
240vAC mains supply.
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.
•WARNING—FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND
RATING OF FUSE.
•Use Copper or Aluminum Conductors.
•For indoor use only.
•Do not connect Low-Voltage to Line-Voltage Power.
•Article 725-54(a), (1) Exception No. 3 (NEC) or Canadian CE Code Handbook, Rule 16-212, Sub rule (4) requires
segregation between line voltage and Class 2 (low voltage) circuits. Low Voltage/network wires should enter
enclosure boxes through separated openings. Also, conductors shall be separated by at least ¼” or segregated
by barriers. Check with your local electrical inspector or compliance with local/national codes and wiring
practices.
•Earth Ground terminal connection must be made as shown in wiring diagrams.
•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.
1 Mounting Instructions
Your controller may be pre-mounted in an existing device. However, in some cases, you may have to
mount the controller in wall box. If so, please follow the directions below:
Directions
a. Determine location for wall box. Determine a suitable mounting location for the IMC-300MKII-xx
Controller(s) either convenient to the motor that it will be controlling or to the specific user interface
control (keypad, IP, serial, etc.) that will be operating the Controller.
b. Select suitable wall box type and install Controller. Install within either a 5” x 7.75” x 2.75” metal or
VO-rated plastic electrical box (106.56 cu in. or larger).

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2 AC Line and Motor Wiring Instructions
Figure 1
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT THE AC POWER IS TURNED OFF PRIOR TO CONTINUING.
Directions
a. Strip 1/4” (6mm) of insulation from 12/2 AWG or 14/2 AWG wire suitable for installation for this type
of load for all motor and AC input lines.
b. Connect AC supply and Motor AC leads as shown below:
Wire Color
(function)
MD-300 (see
diagram below for
pinouts)
Function
AC Input Wires
BLACK
Pin 1 (on 2-pin plug)
AC load side AC input
WHITE
Pin 2 (on 2-pin plug)
AC Neutral side of AC input
GREEN
To Gnd Lug or
alternative ground on
mounting box
Connect Ground to “Grounding” lug on IMC-300MKII-xx
housing
Motor AC Wires*
RED
Pin 1 (on 3-pin plug)
(Clockwise rotation to move upwards)
BLACK
Pin 2 (on 3-pin plug)
(Counterclockwise motor rotation to move downwards)
WHITE
Pin 3 (on 3-pin plug)
Motor Neutral
GREEN
To Gnd Lug or
alternative ground on
mounting box
Connect all Motor Grounds to “Grounding” lug on IMC-
300MKII-xx housing
*Note: There are three motor ports on the MD-300. Motor Ports 1 and 2 are equipped with a built-in
(accompanying) digital encoding circuit. Motor Port 3 is for analog-type motors (without digital
encoding provisions). AC Motor wires should be plugged into appropriate ports.
AC Input
Ground Lug
Motor “A”
Motor “B”
Motor “C”
Encoder “B”
Encoder “A”
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AC Plug
Motor Plug
Figure 2
c. In cases where any specific motor(s) is equipped with digital encoding circuitry (referred to as
encoders), plug each Motor’s associated Encoder Cables into the matching Encoder Port as shown
In Figure 1 (i.e. Encoder for Motor “A” plugs into Encoder Port “A” and AC wires for Motor “A” plugs
into Motor “A.”).
d. In certain cases, two or more MD-300 units may be daisy chained together for unified control where
more than 2 digital motors and 1 analog motor are desired to be integrated within the Masking
Director system. In this case, plug additional Digital Motors into the digital ports (i.e. Ports “A” and
Ports “B”) and any Analog Motors into the analog Port (i.e. Port “C”).
Note: For further information on how to interconnect multiple MD-300xx controllers, refer to
section 3.3 below.
e. Leave AC Power OFF to system until requested to turn ON.
3 Communication/ Low Voltage and CS-Bus Wiring Instructions
Multiple communication I/Os are available within the IMC-300MKII-EM controller. Typically, only form of
communication should be used. The choice depends upon your specific integration platform. It is
recommended that for most systems, Internet Protocol (IP) should be used. IP offers up to 328 ft. runs from
the control system (as opposed to 50 feet runs with RS-232c), and remote diagnostics by Stewart is
possible only using IP.
Please select the appropriate communication protocol desired from section 3.1 or 3.2 below then proceed
to section 3.3 for additional systems low-voltage wiring for proper system integration.
Note: Additional IMC-300MKII-SL controllers, or other compatible CS-Bus controllers including the IMC-100
and IRC-100 controllers will receive their communication input from the Master controller (IMC-300MKII-
EM) described above and therefore no additional communication gear (IBT-100 or e-Nodes are required).
Pin 1
Live
Pin 2
Neutral
Pin 2 Black
Pin 1 Red
Pin 3 Neutral
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Figure 3
General Information:
•For Ethernet Connections -- Use 22-24 AWG CAT5 (or better) interconnection wires with maximum length of
bus less than 328 feet (100m) for Ethernet connections.
•For Serial Connections -- Use 22-24 AWG CAT5 (or better) interconnect wires with maximum length of bus less
than 50 feet (15.25m (if using 4 pair wire, simply do not use the Brown and Brown/White of 4th pair wires).
•For CS-Bus Connections --Use 22-24 AWG CAT5 (or better) interconnect wires with maximum length of bus
less than 4000 feet (1219m) (if using 4 pair wire, simply do not use the Brown and Brown/White of 4th pair wires).
•For STI/LV and Door Controls -- Use 18-22 AWG interconnect wires with maximum length of run of 10 feet
(3.04m). Since there is no data communication on these channels, you may use any wiring configuration you
desire.
•Route Low Voltage wires through a separate entry or knockout from AC Supply and Motor connections.
3.1 Ethernet Communication Wiring Directions (Internet Protocol). (See Figure 3 above.)
Directions
a. Prepare Ethernet communication wire (Cat5 or better) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Do not
exceed the maximum run of 328 feet (100 meters).
b. Plug one end of the above cable into the IP Connector on the IMC-300MKII-EM Controller and the
other end to a network switch through which control to a remote integration platform is connected.
Note: In the case of a multiple IMC-300MKII controllers, only one connection to the IP Connector on the
master controller (the IMC-300MKII-EM Controllers) is required.
3.2 RS-232C Communication Wiring Directions (Serial-RS-232c Protocol). (See Figure 3 above.)
Directions
a. Prepare Ethernet communication wire (Cat5 or better) with RJ-45 connectors on each end. Do not
exceed the maximum run of 328 feet (100 meters).
b. Plug one end of the above cable into the RS-232C Connector on the IMC-300MKII-EM Controller
and the other end to a Stewart provided RJ-45 to DB-9 dongle. Do not exceed a run of 50 feet
(15.24m) in this case.
Door Block
STI/LV Block
IP (Ethernet)
CS-Bus Port 1
CS-Bus Port 0 (powered)
RS-232c
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Note: In case you wish to create your own wire, use the pinout below
RS-232 (RJ-45
connector) on IMC-
300MKII EM
Computer RS-232C Connector (DB-9)
1 Not required
1 Not required
2
2 PC Rx
3 GND
3 PC Tx
4 TXt
4 Not required
5 GND
5 GND
6 RX
6 Not required
7 Not required
7 Not required
8 Not required
8 Not required
9 Not required
9 Not required
The serial parameters are as specified below
Baud
Data Bits
Parity
Stop Bits
Handshaking
19,200
8
N
1
none
In the case of a multiple IMC-300MKII-xx controllers (or alternative CS-Bus controllers), only one
connection to the RS-232C Connector on the master controller (the IMC-300MKII-EM Controllers) is
supported.
3.3 CS-Bus Connections (for connection to keypads and to additional IMC-100MKII-xx controllers). (See
Figure 3 above.)
Directions
a. Prepare communication wire with RJ-25 connectors on each end. (An RJ-25 connector is similar to
traditional RJ-11 connector except it has 6P6C). Straight wiring should be used (i.e. 1-2,2-2,3-3,4-
4,5-5,6-6). Pinouts are shown below:
Note: Wiring is incompatible with standard telephone wiring and therefore telephone cabling
should not be used.
Figure 4
CS-Bus Connection (on IMC-x00x
Controller)
(LEFT or “OUTPUT” Port 0) (see
Figure 10)
CS-BUS Connection (on IMC-x00x Controller)
(Right or “INPUT” Port 1) (see Figure 10)
#1 No Signal
#1 No Signal
#2 GND
#2 GND
#3 485-
#3 485-
#4 485+-
#4 485+
#5 5V DC (regulated)
#5 5V DC (regulated)
#6 9V DC (unregulated)
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b. When connecting an IMC-x00 compatible keypad to an IMC-300MKII-EM (i.e. BSMK-2110-B),
connect the first keypad to the IMC-300MKII-EM’s Output (Port 0). If you desire to connect a
second compatible keypad, secure an optional Device Insertion Module (DIM-2F-1M) and plug the
DIM-2F/1M into Port 0 on the MD-300 and plug both keypads into the available Female ports.
Alternatively, you can use a DIM adapter on the first keypad and simply plug the second keypad
into the available port on the DIM.
Note: Do not attempt to plug the second keypad into the alternative CS-Bus Port 0 available on
the DM-300EM as this is an unpowered port and is also compatible with inter-bus communication
to downstream IMC-300MKII-xx devices.
c.In the event that multiple MD-300 controllers are configured within a system, the master IMC-
300MKII-EM should be connected to downstream IMC-300MKII-xx controllers (or additional IMC-
300MKII-EM controllers configured as slaves) using CS-Bus communication cabling. In this case,
use the same type of cabling created in section “a” above and connect from CS-Bus Port 1 on the
first IMC-300MKII-EM controller to Port 0 on the second IMC-300MKK-SL. Continue this wiring
topology (1 to 0, 0 to 1, throughout the system).
3.1 STI/LV and Door Connections. (See Figure 3 above and Figure 5 below)
Door Connection Block
STI/LV Connection Block
Figure 5
Directions
a. Door Connection Block (required for installations with doors). Run door micro switch wires to the
removable connector as shown below:
Door Connection Block ( 4-pin connector)
Pin 1 & 2 Door Closed position (NC)
Pin 3 & 4 Door Open position (NC)
b. STI (2 channels available). Run STI interconnection to removable connector as shown below:
Pin on Removable Connector
Video Projector on/off
trigger output
Video Projector second triggered
output (16:9 for instance)
Pin 1 (Signal A DC-)
And Signal B DC-)
Ground
Ground
Pin 2 (Signal A DC+)
5v+~12v+ output
Pin 3 (Signal B DC+)
5v+~12v+ output
Pin 4 common
Pin Door open
position) (NC)
Pin 2 common
Pin 1 Door closed position
(NC)
Pin 4 Common
Gnd
Pin 3 STI 1
Pin 2 STI 2
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c. LV Connection. Reserved for future. (Pins 1 on STI/LV connection block.
4 Programming Motor Addressing/Initial Setup
Background: The IMC-x00x Controllers and their associated User Interface Control Devices (keypads)
have been designed with a rich feature set field proven in large commercial installations. A set of rich
software tools and programming aides have been designed for the trained installer to customize virtually
any feature within the IMC-300MKII-xx controller and connected User Interface Control Device(s).
When a Masking Director is initially set-up with one or more motors, specific motor settings (ccw, cw, etc.)
can be either configured through factory programmed DIP SWITCH settings or can be customized on the
factory floor. Should your installation only require such functionality, please proceed within this section.
However, if your installation requires additional customization not available with the information contained
within this section, please consult Converging Systems
Now follow the below steps:
4.1 Factory Programming-DIP Switch Programming
Certain often used templates have been re-programmed into the IMC-300MKII controller. These templates
can be automatically recalled by setting the on on-board PCB DIP switches to the positions documented in
Appendix 3. If a particular template is not re-loaded, then alternative programming is possible through the
use of e-Node Pilot. Refer to Section 5.2 below for more information here.
4.2 Customized Programming- (non-DIP SWITCH programming)
See Appendix 6 for more information.
5 Power On/Testing
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THAT THE AC POWER TO ALL CONTROLLERS IS TURNED OFF PRIOR
TO CONTINUING.
Directions
a. Set the DIP Switches on the IMC-300MK-EM (and any connected IMC-300MKII-SL connected
versions) as per the directions in section 4 above.
b. Make sure that you have connected all relevant motors for the DIP switch setting performed in Step
“a” above. In addition, for convenience, connect one Masking Director compatible keypad (BSKP-
2112 is the preferred keypad).
c. For enhanced/accelerated testing, you may select to make a communication connection using
Ethernet connectivity.
d. Power on all IMC-300MKII-xx Controllers by providing (compatible) AC power to all components.
See Warning Note above.
e. Verify each IMC-300x Controller has powered up properly by examining its status LED indicator.
Depending upon the configuration of each IMC-300x and its current operational status (whether or
not an operational IP connection is provided), a specific color and flash pattern for the on-board