eldoLED LINEARdrive User manual

LINEARdrive Display
User manual

LINEARdrive Display
User manual

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Table of contents
1 Product description ............................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Setup is a breeze! ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Robust thermal management.................................................................................... 9
1.3 ShowMaster ............................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Low EMI .................................................................................................................. 10
1.5 Easy to connect ...................................................................................................... 11
2 Mounting the driver/controller.........................................................................................13
2.1 Realizing the right thermal conditions ..................................................................... 13
2.2 Removing the cover ................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Preparing the mounting surface.............................................................................. 14
2.4 Fastening the driver/controller to the surface.......................................................... 14
3 Connecting the driver/controller......................................................................................17
3.1 Required wire sizes................................................................................................. 17
3.1.1 LINEARdrive 180 ........................................................................................ 17
3.1.2 LINEARdrive 720 ........................................................................................ 18
3.2 Removing the strain reliefs ..................................................................................... 18
3.3 Connecting the leads .............................................................................................. 20
3.3.1 Locating the right connector ....................................................................... 21
3.3.1.1 Connecting power leads................................................................. 21
3.3.1.2 Connecting an external input device .............................................. 22
3.3.1.3 Connecting DMX network cabling .................................................. 22
3.3.1.4 Connecting DALI network cabling .................................................. 22
3.3.1.5 Connecting LED groups ................................................................. 23
3.4 Replacing the strain reliefs...................................................................................... 24
4 Configuring the driver/controller..................................................................................... 25
4.1 Working with the menu buttons and display............................................................ 25
4.1.1 General function of menu buttons............................................................... 26
4.2 Main menu items..................................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 Setting the mode of operation..................................................................... 27
4.2.2 Configuring LED groups ............................................................................. 28
4.2.3 Configuring the operation mode ‘COLR’.................................................... 30
4.2.4 Configuring the operation mode ‘SHOW’.................................................... 35

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4.2.5 Configuring the operation mode ‘DMX’....................................................... 36
4.2.6 Viewing the settings of operation mode ‘DALI’ ........................................... 37
4.2.7 Locking the configuration............................................................................ 38
4.2.8 Unlocking a soft-locked driver/controller..................................................... 39
4.2.9 Carrying out a test run ................................................................................ 39
4.2.10 Resetting the driver/controller to its factory default settings ..................... 40
A Specifications ................................................................................................................... 41

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List of figures
Figure 1.1: LINEARdrive ................................................................................................. 9
Figure 1.2: Creating your own show sequences with eldoLED PC software ................ 10
Figure 1.3: Clearly marked connectors on the LINEARdrive ........................................ 11
Figure 1.4: Strain reliefs on the LINEARdrive ............................................................... 11
Figure 2.1: Removing the cover.................................................................................... 13
Figure 2.2: LINEARdrive’s mounting holes ................................................................... 14
Figure 2.3: Fastening the mounting screws .................................................................. 15
Figure 3.1: Removing the strain reliefs ......................................................................... 19
Figure 3.2: Connecting the leads ................................................................................. 20
Figure 3.3: LINEARdrive Display 180 wiring diagram................................................... 21
Figure 3.4: LINEARdrive Display 720 wiring diagram................................................... 21
Figure 3.5: Connecting LED groups on LINEARdrive 180............................................ 23
Figure 3.6: Connecting LED groups on LINEARdrive 720............................................ 23
Figure 3.7: Fastening the strain reliefs.......................................................................... 24
Figure 4.1: Intuitive user interface................................................................................. 25
Figure 4.2: Setting the mode of operation..................................................................... 27
Figure 4.3: Configuring the LED groups ....................................................................... 28
Figure 4.4: COLR settings for 1-1L and 1-4L................................................................ 30
Figure 4.5: COLR settings for 2-2L and 2-4L................................................................ 30
Figure 4.6: COLR settings for 3-3L ............................................................................... 31
Figure 4.7: COLR settings for 4-4L ............................................................................... 31
Figure 4.8: COLR settings for CCWW or CWWW ........................................................ 32
Figure 4.9: Setting the colour....................................................................................... 33
Figure 4.10: COLR settings for RGB, RRGB or RGGB ................................................ 33
Figure 4.11: COLR settings for RGBW or RGBA .......................................................... 34
Figure 4.12: Setting the colour (left) and adding white or amber (right)....................... 34
Figure 4.13: Configuring show settings......................................................................... 35
Figure 4.14: Configuring DMX network settings for the LINEARdrive 180 (left)
and the LINEARdrive 720 (right)............................................................... 36
Figure 4.15: Viewing DALI network settings ................................................................. 37
Figure 4.16: Locking and unlocking the driver/controller’s configuration ...................... 38
Figure 4.17: Carrying out a test run of the connected LEDs......................................... 39
Figure 4.18: Resetting the driver/controller to its factory default settings ..................... 40
Figure A.1: The LINEARdrive’s dimensions.................................................................. 41

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Figure A.2: LINEARdrive’s mechanical dimensions...................................................... 42
Figure A.3: Clearly marked connectors......................................................................... 43

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1 Product description
LINEARdrives are highly integrated, enclosed and easy-to-configure direct voltage controlled
driver/controllers for low-power, indoor LED lighting applications requiring up to 24A.
LINEARdrives can be integrated in a network or used as standalone devices. ShowMaster,
supported on all eldoLED driver/controllers, allows you to upload show sequences for use in
standalone mode. You can create and manage your own show sequences with the eldoLED
TOOLbox and freely available PC software.
LINEARdrives are DMX, DALI and LedSync compatible, allowing up to 15-bit dimming and col-
our control and bidirectional communication for driver configuration and temperature read-out.
Figure 1.1: LINEARdrive
1.1 Setup is a breeze!
Configure the LINEARdrive over its intuitive, 3-button user interface with display. The easy-to-
navigate menu allows you to set parameters such as number of channels, DMX or DALI set-
tings for networked mode and show/colour/dim values for standalone operation. You can also
lock the driver’s configuration and perform a test run of the connected LED groups.
1.2 Robust thermal management
Built-in over temperature protection protects the LINEARdrive against overheating.

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1.3 ShowMaster
ShowMaster, supported on all eldoLED driver/controllers, allows you to upload show sequenc-
es for use in standalone mode. You can create and manage your own show sequences with
the TOOLbox and freely available PC software.
Figure 1.2: Creating your own show sequences with eldoLED PC software
1.4 Low EMI
LINEARdrive’s EMI is very low due to the implementation of slew-rate controlled dimming and
shielded conductors.
Visit www.eldoled.com/software to download the freely available PC soft-
ware.

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1.5 Easy to connect
Connecting the LINEARdrive is self-explanatory: the spring-cage connectors for LEDs, power
and network leads are all clearly marked.
Figure 1.3: Clearly marked connectors on the LINEARdrive
Strain reliefs prevent leads from being pulled out by accident.
Figure 1.4: Strain reliefs on the LINEARdrive
LINEARdrive 720D
Ext in +
Ext in
DMX in +
DMX in -
DMX in shield
LedSync out +
LedSync out -
LedSync shield
-
DALI out -
DALI out +
DALI in -
DALI in +
TC
Group 1
Group 1 GND
Group 2 -
Group 2 GND
Group 3 -
Group 4 GND
Group 4 -
Group 3 GND
12-28V / 24A Direct voltage controlled LED driver

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2 Mounting the driver/controller
2.1 Realizing the right thermal conditions
LINEARdrive 180 can be operated without a heat sink, as its own heat generation always stays
within an acceptable temperature range.
Being the most powerful of its range, LINEARdrive 720 must be mounted onto a heat sink. To
ensure the best possible contact between the LINEARdrive 720 and the heat sink, LINEAR-
drive 720 features a dual heat spreader.
The general rule of thumb you can use when calculating a heat sink’s required dissipating ca-
pabilities is that an eldoLED driver/controller adds 10% at the very most to the power consump-
tion of the connected LEDs. In other words, if the connected LEDs consume 90W, the driver/
controller will add a maximum of 9W: the heat sink will have to be able to deal with a total of
99W.
It is recommended to keep ambient temperature values between -20°C and +50°C (-4°F and
+122°F). If the ambient temperature exceeds these limits and causes the LINEARdrive to heat
up above normal operating values, its built-in overheating protection will make it shut down.
2.2 Removing the cover
To remove the driver/controller’s cover:
1. Take hold off the driver/controller as indicated by arrow 1 in Figure 2.1: “Removing the
cover”.
2. Pull the cover off the base unit in the upward movement indicated by arrow 2.
Figure 2.1: Removing the cover
1
2
LINEARdrive
Intelligent LED Driver/Controller
IEC61347
EN55015, IEC61003, EN61547
130
M
SELV-equivalent
: 99% typ
ta: -20°C to + 50°C
: +65°C
Tc

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2.3 Preparing the mounting surface
LINEARdrive can be mounted onto wood, plastic or metal. If you need to pre-drill mounting
holes into the mounting surface or heat sink:
1. Remove the LINEARdrive’s cover as shown in 2.2 “Removing the cover”.
2. Place the LINEARdrive onto the mounting surface in the desired position.
3. Indicate the position of the mounting holes on the surface by drawing them through
the LINEARdrive’s M4 mounting holes with a pencil.
Figure 2.2: LINEARdrive’s mounting holes
4. Take away the LINEARdrive and pre-drill the screw holes in the mounting surface.
2.4 Fastening the driver/controller to the surface
To fasten the driver/controller to the mounting surface:
1. The driver/controller has four mounting holes suited for M4 screws. Make sure you
have four screws that are appropriate for the surface that you want to mount the driver/
controller onto. Use mounting screws with a minimum length of 15mm.
2. Place the driver/controller in the desired location, matching the LINEARdrive’s mount-
ing holes with the predrilled screw holes on the mounting surface.
3. With a screwdriver, fasten the driver/controller to the surface.
The LINEARdrive’s mechanical dimensions are listed in appendix A “Specifi-
cations”.
The LINEARdrive must be mounted according to the requirements of local
legislation.
M4 mounting hole
M4 mounting hole
M4 mounting hole
M4 mounting hole
TC
Group 1
LINEARdrive 720D
Group 1 GND
Group 2 -
Group 2 GND
Group 3 -
Group 3 GND
Group 4 -
Group 4 GND
Ext in +
Ext in
DMX in +
DMX in -
DMX in shield
LedSync out +
LedSync out -
LedSync shield
-
DALI out -
DALI out +
DALI in -
DALI in +
12-28V / 24A Direct voltage controlled LED driver

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Figure 2.3: Fastening the mounting screws
It is recommended to mount eldoLED products in accordance with the IPC-
A-620 standards.
LINEARdrive 720D
Ext in +
Ext in
DMX in +
DMX in -
DMX in shield
LedSync out +
LedSync out -
LedSync shield
-
DALI out -
DALI out +
DALI in -
DALI in +
TC
Group 1
Group 1 GND
Group 2 -
Group 2 GND
Group 3 -
Group 4 GND
Group 4 -
Group 3 GND
12-28V / 24A Direct voltage controlled LED driver

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3 Connecting the driver/controller
This chapter tells you how to connect the power supply, network and LED leads to the driver/
controller, and lists information regarding wire sizes.
3.1 Required wire sizes
The following diagram lists the required wire sizes for the various connectors and the length of
insulation material you need to strip away from the leads.
3.1.1 LINEARdrive 180
The diameter of the wires including insulation material should be the same
for all wires on the same side. The diameter of the wires including insulation
material should be between 0.99mm and 3.12mm.
Connector Wire core
diameter in mm AWG Insulation material to be stripped away in mm
VDC 0.14 - 0.5 26 - 20 11
EXT in 0.5 - 1.5 20 - 16 9
DMX in 0.5 - 1.5 20 - 16 9
LedSync thru 0.5 - 1.5 20 - 16 9
LED (Group x) 0.14 - 1 26 - 18 10

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3.1.2 LINEARdrive 720
3.2 Removing the strain reliefs
Strain reliefs prevent leads from being pulled out by accident. Before you can connect any
leads, you need to remove the strain reliefs.
To remove the strain reliefs:
1. Remove the cover as described in 2.2 “Removing the cover”.
2. Use a phillips crosshead screwdriver to unscrew the screws that fasten the strain re-
liefs to the base unit.
3. Take the strain reliefs out.
Connector Wire core
diameter in mm AWG Insulation material to be
stripped away in mm
VDC 0.14 - 0.5 26 - 20 11
EXT in 0.14 - 0.5 24 - 20 9
DALI in 0.14 - 0.5 24 - 20 9
DALI out 0.14 - 0.5 24 - 20 9
DMX in 0.14 - 0.5 24 - 20 9
LedSync out 0.14 - 0.5 24 - 20 9
LED (Group x) 0.14 - 1 26 - 18 10

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Figure 3.1: Removing the strain reliefs
1
2
LINEARdrive 720D
Ext in +
Ext in
DMX in +
DMX in -
DMX in shield
LedSync out +
LedSync out -
LedSync shield
-
DALI out -
DALI out +
DALI in -
DALI in +
TC
Group 1
Group 1 GND
Group 2 -
Group 2 GND
Group 3 -
Group 4 GND
Group 4 -
Group 3 GND
12-28V / 24A Direct voltage controlled LED driver

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3.3 Connecting the leads
This section first explains in general how to go about connecting a lead to the LINEARdrive,
and then goes on to describe the specific springcage connectors.
To connect the leads (power, network, LED, etc.):
1. Locate the correct connector for the lead that you wish to connect. The connectors are
clearly marked on the base unit.
2. Strip away the insulation material from the tip of the lead. Refer to the tables in 3.1 “Re-
quired wire sizes” for information on the length of insulation material that you need to
strip away. Stripping away too little insulation material can result in a poor or loose con-
nection.
3. Using a small flat screw driver (2mm wide) or your fingernail, push down the top of the
springcage connector.
4. While pressing down the top of the springcage connector, insert the stripped part of
the lead into the connector.
5. Release the top of the springcage connector.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for all leads that you wish to connect.
Figure 3.2: Connecting the leads
The LINEARdrive’s wiring must always meet the requirements of local legis-
lation.
1
2
LINEARdrive 72
Ext in +
Ext in
DMX in +
DMX in -
DMX in shield
LedSync out +
LedSync out -
LedSync shield
-
DALI out -
DALI out +
DALI in -
DALI in +
12-28V / 24A Direct voltage controlled