Gauzy LCG Smart On/Off Controller Operating instructions

Smart On/Off Controller
Installation and Operation Guide
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Important Safety
Precautions
1. Read the full installation manual before
proceeding to install the device. Retain
all safety and operating instructions for
future use
2. Proper use of this device requires
connecting the AC input GROUND
terminal to earth.
3. Operate this device only from the
type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power source supplied consult
your local power company.
4. The electrical connections of this
device must be made by a qualified
electrician.
5. Do not handle this unit with wet hands
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
never remove the cover of this unit. No
user serviceable parts inside the unit.
7. Ensure that the electrical power outlet
you are using to power this unit is easily
accessible in case of fire or short circuit.
8. Make sure you provide adequate space,
at least 4 inches (10cm), around the
system for ventilation when you setup
your work area. Never insert objects of
any kind into the controller ventilation
openings.
9. This device was designed to work
for the purposes it was designed for.
Connecting this device to other type
of load rather than PDLC films may
damage the device. Gauzy Ltd. Will not
be responsible for any damaged cause
by inappropriate usage of this device.
10. If any smell of burning or smoke
are detected from this unit during
operation, the unit should be switched
o and disconnected from the power
source. The unit should be checked by
a qualified technician before reuse.
11. This device is for indoors use only.
12. Do not install this device on wet
surfaces or where contact with or
immersion in water is a possibility.
13. This device is to be used in a permanent
connection.
安全注意事项
1. 安装此设备前请认真阅读完安装手
册，并妥善保管好所有安全操作说明
以备将来使用。
2. 请确保接入的交流电地端接地。
3. 此设备只能在标签指示的电压电流下
进行操作。 如果不确定电压电流，
可以咨询当地的电力公司。
4. 此设备的安装连接必须由专业电工进
行操作。
5. 请不要湿手操作。
6. 为减少触电的风险，请永远不要移除
此设备的保护盖。没有可维修的零部
件在里面。
7. 确保用于为此设备供电的电源插座在
发生火灾或短路时易于触及。
8. 确保在设置工作区域时，在系统周围
提供足够的空间，至少4英寸（10厘
米） 以便通风。切勿将任何物体插
入控制器的通风口。
9. 此设备是专项使用，如若将设备连接
到其他类型的负载而不是液晶调光膜
可能会损坏该设备。 Gauzy公司对由
于不当使用本设备而造成的任何损坏
不负责。
10. 如果在操作期间，闻到任何烧焦气味
或烟味，应关闭本机并断开与电源的
连接。 在重新使用前，应由专业技
术人员检查设备。
11. 此设备仅适用于室内。
12. 请勿将本设备安装在潮湿的表面上，
或任何可能与水接触或浸入水中的
地方。
13. 此设备用于固定连接。
ENG CHI

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Consignes de sécurité
importantes
1. Lisez le manuel d’installation complet
avant de procéder à l’installation de
l’appareil. Conservez toutes les consignes
de sécurité et de fonctionnement pour un
usage futur.
2. L’utilisation correcte de cet appareil
nécessite la connexion de la prise entrée
du secteur à la terre.
3. Veillez à utiliser uniquement le type
de source d’alimentation indiqué sur
l’étiquette. Si vous n’êtes pas sûr du type
de source d’alimentation fourni, consultez
votre compagnie d’électricité locale.
4. Les connexions électriques de cet appareil
doivent être eectuées par un électricien
qualifié.
5. Ne pas manipuler cet appareil avec les
mains mouillées
6. Afin de réduire le risque d’électrocution, ne
jamais retirer le couvercle de cet appareil.
Aucune pièce réparable ne se trouve à
l’intérieur de cette unité.
7. Assurez-vous que la prise d’alimentation
électrique que vous utilisez pour alimenter
cet appareil est facilement accessible en
cas d’incendie ou de court-circuit.
8. Assurer un espace adéquat d’au moins
4 pouces (10 cm), autour du système de
ventilation lorsque vous configurez votre
zone de travail. Ne jamais insérer d’objets
d’aucune sorte dans les ouvertures de
ventilation du contrôleur.
9. Cet appareil a été conçu expressément
pour le fonctionnement auquel il a été
dédié. La connexion de cet appareil à un
autre type de charge plutôt que de films
PDLC peut endommager l’appareil. Gauzy
Ltd ne sera pas responsable pour tout
dégât causé par l’usage inapproprié de cet
appareil.
10. Si une odeur de brûlure ou de fumée
sont détectées de cet appareil durant
le fonctionnement, il faut éteindre
l’appareil et le débrancher de la source
d’alimentation électrique. L’appareil doit
être vérifié par un électricien qualifié avant
le nouvel usage.
11. Cet instrument convient à un usage
intérieur uniquement.
12. Ne pas installer cet appareil sur des
surfaces humides ou sur des surfaces avec
possibilité d’inondation.
13. Cet appareil doit être branché en
permanence.
Precauciones de seguridad
importantes
1. Lea el manual de instalación completo antes
de proceder a instalar esta unidad. Conserve
todas las instrucciones de seguridad y
funcionamiento para su uso futuro.
2. El uso adecuado de este dispositivo
requiere conectar el terminal de tierra de
la entrada de AC a tierra.
3. Utilice este dispositivo sólo con el tipo
de corriente indicado en la etiqueta. Si
no está seguro del tipo de alimentación
suministrada, consulte a su compañía
eléctrica local.
4. Las conexiones eléctricas de este
dispositivo deben ser realizadas por un
electricista calificado.
5. 5. No toque esta unidad con las manos
mojadas
6. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga
eléctrica, no quite la cubierta de esta
unidad. No hay piezas reparables por el
usuario dentro de la unidad.
7. Asegúrese de que la toma de corriente
eléctrica que se utiliza para alimentar
esta unidad es de fácil acceso en caso de
incendio o cortocircuito.
8. Asegúrese de proporcionar un espacio
adecuado, por lo menos 4 pulgadas (10
cm), de todo el sistema de ventilación
durante la configuración de su área
de trabajo. Nunca introduzca objetos
de ningún tipo en las aberturas de
ventilación del controlador.
9. Este dispositivo fue diseñado para
trabajar para los fines que fue diseñado.
Conectando este dispositivo a otro tipo
de carga en lugar de películas de PDLC
puede dañar el dispositivo. Gauzy Ltd.
no será responsable de cualquier daño
causado por el uso inadecuado de este
dispositivo.
10. Si algún olor a quemado o humo se
detectan de esta unidad durante el
funcionamiento, la unidad debe ser
apagada y desconectada de la fuente de
alimentación. La unidad debe ser revisada
por un técnico cualificado antes de volver
a utilizarla.
11. Este dispositivo es para uso en interiores
solamente.
12. No instale este dispositivo sobre
superficies mojadas o donde el contacto
con o la inmersión en agua es posible.
13. Este dispositivo es para ser utilizado en
una conexión permanente.
FRA SPA
Gauzy’s Smart ON/OFF controller is a state of the art electronic appliance
with many configuration options to fit in dierent installation scenarios. This
guide will only cover the ON/OFF functionality.
The ON/OFF functionality of the controller can be
achieved in two dierent ways:
• High voltage control interface – where the control commands are
performed by switching the AC net 110/220V LINE to the input ON/OFF
terminal.
• Dry contact control interface – This feature requires one external dry
contact or a regular wall switch for operation. The advantage of this
approach is that the control wires do not carry any voltage.
•
Pinout

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Note: Some features may be available only on specific models. Refer to the
table below:
AC Mains & High Voltage Control
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
Ground 7 AC mains input. Connect to the input 110/220 VAC Ground
Neutral 5 AC mains input. Connect to the input 110/220 VAC neutral
Line 3 AC mains input. Connect to the input 110/220 VAC line
DT -
ON/OFF 2
High voltage dimmer up / ON-OFF.
When the unit operates in dimmer mode, applying AC mains
LINE on this terminal causes the to gradually change from
opaque to transparent state.
When the unit operates in ON/OFF mode, applying AC mains
LINE on this terminal causes the to fully change from
opaque to transparent state. When disconnected the shutter is
in opaque state.
DO 1
High voltage dimmer down. (Available only on Dimmer Models).
When the unit operates in dimmer mode, applying AC mains
LINE on this terminal causes the to gradually change from
transparent to opaque state.
N.C. 4, 6 Not connected.
Dry Contact Control
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
DT -
ON/OFF 8
Dry contact dimmer up / ON-OFF.
When the unit operates in dimmer mode, connecting this
terminal with the adjacent COMMON terminal through an
external dry contact causes the to gradually change from
opaque to transparent state.
When the unit operates in ON/OFF mode, connecting this
terminal with the adjacent COMMON terminal through an
external dry contact causes the to fully change from
opaque to transparent state. When disconnected the shutter is
opaque state.
DO 10
Dry contact dimmer down. (Available only on Dimmer Models).
When the unit operates in dimmer mode, connecting this
terminal with the adjacent COMMON terminal through an
external dry contact causes the to gradually change from
transparent to opaque state.
MUTE 11
Dry contact dimmer mute. (Available only on Dimmer Models).
When the unit operates in dimmer mode, connecting this
terminal with the adjacent COMMON terminal through an
external dry contact causes the to instantly shut down.
By disconnecting this terminal again will return to the
previous state before mute was applied.
COMMON 9 Common GND terminal. Connect through an external dry
contact to the mating function terminal.
RS485/DMX Control (available on specific models)
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
DMX -
IN
D-Type
Pin 2
DMX input connector / RS485 interface.
When installed in a DMX system this is the input connector in
the DMX chain.
DMX -
OUT
D-Type
Pin 3
When installed in a DMX system this is the output connector
in the DMX chain and should be connected to the next device
in-line.
Cascade Interface
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
IN 12
Module cascade input.
Connect to CASCADE OUT of the MASTER unit to cascade
multiple devices with a single control.
OUT 14
Module cascade output.
Connect to CASCADE IN of the SLAVE unit to cascade multiple
devices with a single control.
COMMON 13, 15 Common GND terminal. Connect between two cascaded units
Status Interface
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
ALARM 16 Alarm output.
OUT OK 17 Output OK Signal.
COMMON 18 Common GND terminal.
N.C. 19 Not Connected
Film Interface
Terminal
Name
Terminal
Number Description
AC OUT1
AC OUT2 20, 21 Film output voltage. These two terminals should be connected to the .

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High Voltage Control Interface
High voltage ON/OFF control
1. Before proceeding make sure the main AC voltage is disconnected. Any
electrical connection should be done by a qualified electrician.
2. Connect AC mains to the LINE, NEUTRAL and GROUND terminals
respectively.
3. Connect AC mains LINE to DT-ON/OFF terminal through a regular switch.
This switch is commonly used for lights. Below are some examples:
4. Connect output terminals AC OUT 1, AC OUT 2 to the .
5. Turn the AC mains ON again.
During this step please make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, otherwise
the unit can enter into a latched up state. If something like this happens remove the AC
mains, move the switch to the OFF position and restore the power supply to the unit.
6. Toggling the switch to the ON position will turn the to transparent
state.
7. To turn the to the translucent position, toggle the switch to the OFF
state.
Note: The same functionality can be achieved by connecting the ON/OFF
terminal to the AC LINE through a relay.
Dry Contact Control Interface
Dry contact ON/OFF control
1. Before proceeding make sure the main AC voltage is disconnected. Any
electrical connection should be done by a qualified electrician.
2. Connect AC mains to the LINE, NEUTRAL and GROUND terminals respectively.
3. Connect terminals DT-ON/OFF & COMMON through a dry contact. The
dry contact might be controlled from a computer or a smart home system.
Refer to the figure above.
4. Connect output terminals AC OUT 1, AC OUT 2 to the .
5. Connect the AC mains ON again.
During this step please make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, otherwise
the unit can enter into a latched up state. If something like this happens remove the AC
mains, move the switch to the OFF position and restore the power supply to the unit.
6. When a dry contact is closed the changes to transparent state.
When the dry contact is opened the returns to the translucent state.
Note: The same functionality can be achieved by connecting terminals DT-
ON/OFF & COMMON through a regular ON/OFF wall switch as shown in the
picture above.
Frequency Switching
Gauzy’s controllers have the capability to adjust the operating frequency
of the to adapt itself and prevent flickering eects under certain lighting
conditions. In addition to that, the lower the frequency used, less power is
consumed by the .
The can work at the following settings:
1. LINE – operates at the line frequency and is synchronized to Line
frequency. (50/60 HZ depending on country of use)
2. 32HZ – operates at a frequency of 32 Hz, and is not synchronized to the line
3. LINE/2 – operates at half the line frequency and is synchronized to
the line frequency (25/30 HZ depending on country of use)
In order to define the operating frequency of the use the switch located
at the side panel of the controller.

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General Installation Guidelines
• Before any initial step you do, read carefully this installation guide. Keep it
for future use.
• After opening the product’s package, make sure the device is in a good
condition, and there is no breakage visible. If you have any doubt about
the product’s integrity, please contact Gauzy’s support center.
• Before connecting the device for the first time, make sure the voltage and
frequency of your AC network match the electrical specification of this
unit.
• Before connecting this unit to the , make sure this controller model
matches the electrical specification requirements.
• Proper use of this device requires connecting the AC input GROUND
terminal to earth.
• The electrical connections of this device must be made by a
qualified electrician.
• This device was designed to work for the purposes it was designed
for. Connecting this device to other type of load rather than
may damage the device. Gauzy Ltd. Will not be responsible for any
damaged cause by inappropriate usage of this device.
• This device is for indoors use only.
• This device is to be used in a permanent connection.
The following table describes the wires and conductors that must be used for
the installation
AC Input & HV Controls At least 1mm2/16AWG Conductors rated for 110/220 VAC
Dry Contacts LV Controls 18 - 24AWG wires. Preferred solid conductors
AC OUT (Connection to ) At least 0.2mm2 /24AWG conductors (*)
(*) – Conductor thickness depends on the total area of connected and
the distance of the to the controller
• The connection of the controller to the electrical cabinet always should
be done through a circuit breaker with a rating of 6-10A type B
• The device is suitable for wall mounting, or to be installed inside an
electrical cabinet.
• The installation should always allow enough place for natural ventilation
of the unit.
• Never leave wire conductors exposed. If needed use isolation tape to
cover the unit’s terminals

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