Ekinex EK-GC1-TP User manual

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LED Dimmer-actuator 4 channels RGBW
Code: EK-GC1-TP
Main features
• ON / OFF switching and dimming of the light intensity
• Locking and forced mode for each channel
• Manual operation with membrane pushbuttons
• Color setting in RGB or HSV mode
• Timer programming: delay for on and off switching,
staircase lighting function with prewarning signal
• Scene and sequence management
• Operating hours counter congurable by bus
• Independent logic function blocks
• Dry contact output for standby switch-off of the output
power supply
Other features
• Plastic material housing, 4 UM (1 UM = 18 mm)
• Mounting on 35 mm rail (according to EN 60715)
• Protection degree IP20 (according to EN 60529) on
installed device
• Overvoltage class III (according to EN 60664-1)
• Classication climatic 3K5 and mechanical 3M2 (ac-
cording to EN 50491-2)
• Pollution degree 2 (according to IEC 60664-1)
• Weight: 160 g
• Dimensions: 72 x 90 x 70 mm (WxHxD)
Technical data
Control section power supply
• Power supply voltage: 30 Vdc from KNX bus
• Current consumption < 13 mA
• Power consumption < 360 mW
Outputs
• Number: 4
• Rated voltage (Un): 12..30 V DC
• Rated current (In): 4 x 4 A
• Switched power (max.): 4 x 120 W
Connectable lighting sources
• Low voltage LED strips or lamps with constant voltage
(CV) drive
Environmental conditions
• Operating temperature: - 5 ... + 45°C
• Storage temperature: - 25 ... + 55°C
• Transport temperature: - 25 ... + 70°C
• Relative humidity: 95% (not condensing)
Switching, display and connection elements
The device is equipped with a programming pushbutton
and a programming LED, membrane pushbuttons, LED
for status indication and terminals for connecting the KNX
bus line, the 230 Vac power supply and the outputs.
Control elements
• A pushbutton (6) to switch between the normal and
programming operating mode
• A membrane button (4) to switch between the manual
operating mode (buttons on the front panel are active)
or automatic operating mode (buttons on the front
panel not active)
• A membrane button (2) to select current output/para-
meter
• A membrane button (3) to modify the value of currently
selected output/parameter
• A membrane button (5) to select modication mode
KNX actuator for dimming and switching of low-voltage,
CV (constant voltage) LED sources. Suitable for applica-
tions in home and building automation KNX installations
Description
The ekinex®EK-GC1-TP dimming actuator is an S-mo-
de KNX rail mounting modular device for independent
switching and dimming of low-voltage (12...30 Vdc) LED
lighting devices in CV mode, with PWM modulation. The
typical application is with LED strips used for bulk lighting
or ambient scenic effects.
Outputs can be managed:
• as 4 independent channel (white or single color);
• as 2 channels, each used for a “dual white” strip (cold
and warm white tones);
• combined, as a single RGB (+W) color channel.
The device is equipped with an integrated bus communi-
cation module and is designed for rail mounting in distri-
bution boards and cabinets. For its operation, the device
receives command telegrams from the bus, sent by a
KNX device (such as a pushbutton, a sensor or another
switching or control device), that causes the switching or
the dimming of the lamp of the connected lighting devi-
ce. The manual operation of output channels is possible
through the membrane pushbuttons on the front of the
device. The device is powered by the KNX bus line with
SELV voltage 30 Vdc (for the logic section) and requires
a 12...30 Vdc auxiliary power supply, with adequeate cur-
rent capacity depending on the connected loads, to pro-
vide power for both the output loads and the power drive
section.
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Note. The loads are low-side switched, i.e. they are
required to have a common-anode connection.
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Note. It is recommended that the installation of the
device always ensure the full accessibility of the
front side i to allow the operation of the pushbuttons.
Connection of loads and output power
The connection of the loads and their power supply is
made through the screw terminals located on the top side
of the device.
Characteristics of the terminals
• cage clamping of conductors
• maximum cross section of conductor 2.5 mm² (single-
wire) or 1.5 mm² (multi-wire)
• recommended wire stripping approx. 6 mm
• torque max 0,8 Nm
Thanks to the pushbuttons located on the front of the
device, the connected loads can be manually controlled
when the programming has not yet been carried out.
Pressing the pushbuttons (+, −) for manual control of the
output increases or decreases the light intensity or the
value of the respective output or parameter.
Display elements
• Red LED (7) to display the active operating mode of
the device (on = programming, off = normal operation)
• Green LEDs (1) to display the selected channel or
operation mode
• Green LED (5) to display the current modication
mode (output channel or color parameter)
• Red LED (4) to display the operating mode (on = ma-
nual operation, off = automatic operation)
Mounting
The device has degree of protection IP20, and is there-
fore suitable for use in dry interior rooms. The housing is
made for rail mounting according to EN 60715 in boards
or cabinets for electrical distribution. The installation is in
horizontal position, the correct position is when the KNX
bus terminal and the 230 Vac terminals are located at the
bottom and the terminals for the outputs are located at
the top.
For the installation of the device on the rail proceed as
follows:
• with the aid of a tool bring the locking device in the
fully lowered position (a);
• place the upper edge of the rear inner prole on the
upper edge of the rail (b);
• rotate the device towards the rail (c);
• push the locking device upward until it stops and locks
the device in place (d).
Before removing the device, be sure the outputs and their
power supply have been disconnected, and the bus ter-
minal has been extracted from its slot. Use a screwdriver
to slide down the locking device and remove the device
from the rail.
Connection of the KNX bus line
The connection of the KNX bus line is made with the ter-
minal block (black / red) included in delivery and inserted
into the slot of the housing.
Characteristics of the KNX terminal block
• spring clamping of conductors
• 4 seats for conductors for each polarity
• terminal suitable for KNX bus cable with single-wire
conductors and diameter between 0.6 and 0.8 mm
• recommended wire stripping length: approx. 5 mm
• color coding: red = + (positive) bus conductor, black
= − (negative) bus conductor
Warning! In order to supply the KNX bus lines use
only KNX bus power supplies (e.g. ekinex EK-AB1-
TP or EK-AG1-TP). The use of other power supplies
can compromise the communication and damage
the devices connected to the bus.
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Warning! The electrical connection of the device
substances. can be carried out only by qualied
personnel. The incorrect installation may result in
electric shock or re. Before making the electrical
connections, make sure the power supply has been
turned off.
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Connection of the auxiliary contact
The connection of the auxiliary contact is made through
the screw terminals located on the bottom side of the de-
vice.
C1/R
bus KNX
Dev.
Line
Area
+
+
12..30 VDC
-
C2/G C3/B C4/W
- -- --
230V~/6A max
12..30 VDC
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7
3
4
5
2
1) Selected parameter / channel indication
2) Selected parameter / channel change
3) Parameter / output selection pushbutton
4) Operating mode LED
5) Current modication mode LED
6) Programming pushbutton
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ted on the front side of the housing. In this mode of
operation,the programming LED is turned on;
• download into the device the physical address and the
conguration with the ETS®program.
At the end of the download the operation of the device
automatically returns to normal mode; in this mode the
programming LED is turned off. Now the bus device is
programmed and ready for use.
Dimensions [mm]
Marks
• KNX
• CE: the device complies with the Low Voltage Directi-
ve (2014/35/UE) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2014/30/UE). For a detailed list of the valid
norms, please refer to the appropriate document decla-
ring their compatibility.
Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free. To clean use a dry cloth.
It must be avoided the use of solvents or other aggressive
substances.
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Characteristics of the terminals
• cage clamping of conductors
• maximum cross section of conductor 2.5 mm² (single-
wire) or 1.5 mm² (multi-wire)
• recommended wire stripping approx. 6 mm
• torque max 0.5 Nm
Conguration and commissioning
Conguration and commissioning of the device require
the use of the ETS®(Engineering Tool Software) program
V4 or later releases. These activities must be carried out
according to the design of the building automation system
done by a qualied planner.
72 30 20 20
70
90
45
C1/R
bus KNX
Dev.
Line
Area
+
+
12..30 VDC
-
C2/G C3/B C4/W
- -- --
230V~/6A max
12..30 VDC
Code Application program
(## = version)
Communica-
tion
objects
(max. nr.)
Group ad-
dresses
(max. nr.)
EK-GC1-TP
APEKGC1TP##.knxprod 160 160
Smaltimento
At the end of its useful life the product de-
scribed in this datasheet is classied as wa-
ste from electronic equipment and cannot
be disposed together with the municipal
undifferentiated solid waste.
Document
This datasheet refers to the release A1.0 of the ekinex®
device EK-GA1-TP, and is available for download at www.
ekinex.com as a PDF (Portable Data Format) le.
File name Device release Updating
STEKGC1TP_IT.pdf A1.0 04 / 2017
Warning! Incorrect disposal of this product may
cause serious damage to the environment and hu-
man health. Please be informed about the correct
disposal procedures for waste collecting and pro-
cessing provided by local authorities.
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Note. The conguration and commissioning of KNX
devices require specialized skills. To acquire these
skills, you should attend the workshops at KNX cer-
tied training centers.
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Conguration
For the conguration of the device parameters the corre-
sponding application program or the whole ekinex®pro-
duct database must be loaded in the ETS program. For
detailed information on conguration options, refer to the
application manual of the device available on the website
www.ekinex.com.
Commissioning
For commissioning the device the following activities are
required:
• make the electrical connections as described above;
• turn on the bus power supply;
• switch the device operation to the programming
modeby pressing the programming pushbutton loca-
+
-
Bus
KNX
C1/R
bus KNX
Dev.
Line
Area
+
+
12..30 VDC
-
C2/G C3/B C4/W
- -- --
230V~/6A max
12..30 VDC
L
N
110-230 Vac
50/60 Hz
(R)
LED strip
LED strip (G)
LED strip (B)
LED strip (W)
LED power
12...30 Vdc
LN
+−

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Warning
• Installation, electrical connection, conguration and
commissioning of the device can only be carried out
by qualied personnel in compliance with the appli-
cable technical standards and laws of the respective
countries
• Opening the housing of the device causes the imme-
diate end of the warranty period
• In case of tampering, the compliance with the essen-
tial requirements of the applicable directives, for which
the device has been certied, is no longer guaranteed
• ekinex®defective devices must be returned to the
manufacturer at the following address: SBS S.p.A. Via
Novara 35, I-28010 Vaprio d’Agogna (NO) Italy
Other information
• The instruction sheet must be delivered to the endcu-
stomer with the project documentation
• For further information on the product, please
contactthe ekinex®technical support at the e-mail
address:[email protected] or visit the website
www.ekinex.com
• ekinex®is a registered trademark of SBS S.p.A.
• KNX®and ETS®are registered trademarks of KNX
Association cvba, Brussels
© SBS S.p.A. 2017. The company reserves the right to make changes to
this documentation without notice.