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A. LED indicator (Flashes when comms
transfer is in progress and when
buttons pressed)
D. OK key I. Mode selection button
E. 1 - 4 Scene Recall / Configuration J. Battery cover
F. Function key (Fn) K. USB connection (Mini B)
B. Up modifier G. Lights off ( )
C. Down modifier H. Transmitter
Introduction
Technical Specifications
The iDim Remote Control (304) can be used with the iDim Sense Standalone to modify the preset light levels and recall/store scenes, as
well as activating special functions (100 hr Burn-In, PIR Walk test and Mode Identification).
Combined with iDim Studio, the 304 iDim Remote can provide further advanced configuration. Please see document iDim Studio Help
or iDim User Manual (D004735) for further information.
Note: Throughout this document ‘Controller’ refers to iDim Sense and/or DIGIDIM Button Panels.
Connections PC to remote: USB 2.0 A Cable to USB Mini B Cable
Power supply: 2 x AAA (LR03) 1.5 V batteries
Operating conditions Ambient temperature: 0 to 40°C
Relative humidity: 90% max, non-condensing
Storage temperature: -10°C to +70°C
Operating range: Approx. 10 m
Operating frequency: 36 kHz
Mechanical Data Housing: Traffic White (RAL 9016).
Non-flammable polycarbonate, halogen free.
Weight: 40g
Wall bracket screw type: 2 x No 6 - ¾“ (3.5 mm x 20 mm) pan pozi head screws
Conformity & Standards
EMC: Emission: EN 6100-6-3
EMC: Immunity: EN 6100-6-1
Safety: EN 60 950
Environment Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives
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Setup iDim Remote Cradle for Wall Attachment
Attach iDim Remote to Cradle
Add / Remove Batteries
Assemble iDim Remote Cradle for Desktop Use
To add or remove batteries:
1. Unclip the battery cover on the reverse of the remote.
2. Add batteries, observing correct polarity and replace
cover.
Note: Batteries not required if running iDim Remote Control through a PC via USB cable.
To attach the iDim Remote to the remote cradle:
1. Place iDim Remote onto cradle mounting point.
2. Push iDim Remote downwards until it clicks, holding the
unit in place.
Note: Remove the iDim remote by following the above
procedure in reverse.
To assemble the iDim Remote Cradle for desktop use:
1. Attach rubber feet A to base B.
2. Insert base B into recess C on the reverse of the cradle
until it clicks.
To disassemble the iDim Remote Cradle (not shown):
Insert flat head screwdriver into recess C and gently
lever base A away from the cradle to avoid the unit being
damaged.
To mount the iDim Remote Cradle to a wall:
1. Drill and insert screw to chosen mounting location.
Leave approx 1 mm between screw head and wall to
allow cradle to sit comfortably on screw.
2. Carefully slide the cradle onto the screw adjusting screw
tightness as required.
3. With cradle still wall mounted, mark hole A on the wall.
4. Remove cradle, drill second hole and apply wall plug.
5. Slide cradle back on to wall and insert bottom screw.
Tighten screw as needed.
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Switching Lights On / Recall Scenes using iDim Remote
To switch lights on / recall a scene using the iDim remote:
1. Point the remote at a controller. Point the remote at a
controller
2. Press scene key 1, 2, 3 or 4 to recall the required scene.
To switch lights off:
1. Point the remote at a controller.
2. Press key on remote control to switch the lights off.
When lights are switched off via a remote, switch or panel;
a 90-second exit delay will start. During this time any PIR
movement will extend the delay.
The exit delay will be cancelled when a new scene is manually
selected.
Modify Light Levels using iDim Remote
Connecting the iDim Remote to your PC
DALI 1 and DALI 2 scenes operate as a combination of Constant Light (CL), Fixed Light (FL) and Offset dependent on which of the
6 iDim modes that an iDim Sense is in and the scene selected. It is possible to modify the DALI 1 and DALI 2 levels using the iDim
Remote. The adjusted levels will only be temporary unless they are stored into the already selected scene.
For example:
• If DALI 1 is a Constant Light Scene then modifying the levels will cause the Constant Light target level to be modified.
• If DALI 1 is a Fixed Light scene then the Fixed Light level will be modified.
• If operating in Constant Light + Offset mode, the DALI 2 level will also be affected if DALI1 is modified.
Please refer to table 1 overleaf for default DALI 1 and 2 scene setup for each iDim mode.
Other advanced configuration such as configuring the bright out level is only possible using the iDim Studio software.
Do NOT disconnect iDim Remote
when the LED is ashing red.
To connect the iDim Remote to your PC:
1. Attach Mini USB connector to iDim remote.
2. Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the USB
port of the PC. The new device will be automatically
recognised.
3. Run iDim Studio (if installed)
While using iDim Studio software, the iDim Remote LED flashes
red when device communication is in progress.
Do not disconnect the iDim Remote from PC during this time.
Note 1: The iDim Remote only needs to be connected to a
PC if you want to set advanced configuration settings
via your PC.
The remote will work without iDim Studio.
Note 2: To download iDim Studio please visit www.helvar.com
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OFFICE
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iDim Controller
Scene 1
DALI 1 CL CL CL FL (100%) CL CL
DALI 2 Offset Offset Offset FL (100%) Link to
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iDim Controller
Scene 2
DALI 1 CL CL CL FL (70%) CL -
DALI 2 Offset Offset Offset FL (70%) Link to
corridor1FL (100%)
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Scene 3
DALI 1 FL (100%) FL (100%) FL (100%) FL (40%) FL (100%) -
DALI 2 FL (100%) FL (100%) FL (100%) FL (40%) Link to
corridor1FL (0%)
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Scene 4
DALI 1 FL (40%) FL (40%) FL (40%) FL (10%) FL (40%) FL (40%)
DALI 2 FL (40%) FL (400%) FL (40%) FL (10%) Link to
corridor1FL (20%)
To modify light levels using the iDim remote:
1. Point the remote at a controller.
2. Select the scene you wish to modify.
3. Press DALI 1 modifier key up to raise DALI 1 light level.
4. Press DALI 1 modifier key down to lower DALI 1 light level.
5. Press DALI 2 modifier key up to raise DALI 2 light level.
6. Press DALI 2 modifier key down to lower DALI 2 light level.
Table 1: Default DALI 1 and DALI 2 Constant Light, Fixed Light and Offset configuration for the six default iDim modes.
In this table ‘iDim Controller’ refers to iDim Remote, Switches and Panels unless specified.
When modifying the constant light target levels for your system, please ensure that the process is done in a darkened room or
during dusk as excessive natural light may result in levels being recorded by the sensor that are not actually achievable.
Modify Light Levels using iDim Remote
Note 1: In Corridor Hold (iDim Mode 5) DALI 2 is only used to connect an offi ce to the corridor.
Note 2: In Meeting Room (iDim Mode 6), iDim Solo SW1 input operates DALI 1 CL / Off and SW2 input operates DALI 2 FL (100%)
/ Off; as SW1 is located at the entrance of a room, switching off SW1 will cause both DALI 1 and DALI 2 circuits to go off.
Note 1: If you intend to store the modified levels, ensure the required
scene number is selected before modifying.
Note 2: Scene 1 is the default ’on’ scene selected by PIR movement
and Solo SW1 and SW2.
Note 3: When operating in Constant light + Offset mode, the DALI 1
and DALI 2 levels will both adjust together.
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IDim Sense LED ash feedback
Special Functions using iDim Remote
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Example for mode 2
(Single Ofce Mode)
It is possible to make the iDim Remote perform advanced tasks to assist commissioning and system testing. The iDim Remote uses
a ’special function mode’ where these advanced tasks can be configured. This mode must be activated before a special function or
test is run. This avoids accidental configuration changes or tests being run which could cause the light levels or scenes to be altered
unintentionally.
Please see below for activating and deactivating special function mode. See pages 7 - 8 for the types of special functions possible.
3 seconds
When a remote key is pressed
in special function mode iDim
Remote LED ashes orange.
When a remote key is pressed
during standard operation iDim
Remote LED flashes green.
When the iDim Remote is
communicating with a PC the
iDim Remote LED flashes red.
Do NOT disconnect during
this time.
To store a modified scene using the iDim remote:
1. Point the remote at a controller.
2. Hold scene key 1, 2, 3 or 4 for 10 seconds to store scene.
iDim Sense LEDs will flash green if scene successfully stored.
The iDim mode will then flash the iDim mode number red / green
to signify that the iDim Sense is in User Defined mode.
Note: Mode flash will only occur when storing scenes for the fi rst
time. Further scenes stores will only activate green
scene store LED.
To exit User Defined mode and reset the iDim Sense to default
mode settings, the iDim Remote Control must be in ’special
function mode’. Please see chapter below for more information.
To activate special function mode:
1. Remove the battery cover from the remote control.
2. Using a pen (or other long blunt object) press mode selector
button on the reverse of the iDim Remote for 3 seconds.
Special function mode is now active.
3. Check that the iDim Remote is in special function mode by
recalling a scene. The iDim Remote LED will flash orange
when a function (i.e. Scene recall) is performed.
4. Run the special functions that you require. (See pages 7 and 8
for special functions)
Note 1: All standard operation settings such as scene recall, modify
and store scene are still possible when the iDim Remote is in
special function mode.
Note 2: Once special function mode is activated it will remain so until
it is manually deactivated.
To deactivate special function mode:
1. Hold the mode selector button for 1 second to return to
standard operation. Special function mode is now deactivated.
2. Check that the iDim Remote is in standard operating mode by
recalling a scene on the remote. The iDim Remote LED should
flash green when scene recall is called.
Stores Scenes using iDim Remote
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IDim Sense LED ash feedback
IDim Sense LED ash feedback
IDim Sense LED ash feedback
IDim Sense LED ash feedback
Start/Stop 100 hour Burn-In Mode
To start or stop Burn-In mode:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press Fn key and scene 1 at same time.
Lights will blink 4 times and then go to 100%. The 100 hour
Burn-In counter will begin.
4. To stop Burn-In mode press Fn key and scene 1.
Note: Restarting a Burn-In test following a stop will cause the 100-
hour Burn-In time to be reset. Use Resume Burn-In Mode to
continue a stopped Burn-In test.
Resume Burn-In Mode
To resume a stopped Burn-In mode:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press Fn key and scene 2 at the same time.
Lights blink 4 times and go to 100% if Burn-In counter is not at zero.
Note: If a Power Off / On cycle occurs, the Burn-In time will be reset to
100 hours.
Mode Identification
To establish which iDim mode is selected:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press Fn key and scene 3 at the same time.
iDim Sense LEDs will flash the current mode.
Note: Number and type of flashes depends on mode selected and if
the iDim Sense is in User Defined mode.
Start/Stop PIR Walk Test
To start/stop PIR Walk test:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press Fn key and scene 4 at the same time.
iDim Sense will flash then wait for 10 s before looking for
movement. When movement is detected: lights will go on for
5 s; to transition level for 5 s, off for 5 s and then return to the
currently selected mode.
Reset Mode
To reset a controller to factory default settings:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press and hold key 3 and 4 at same time for 10 seconds.
Note: Lights will behave in the same manner as when powered up for
the first time in the mode currently selected.
Special Functions using iDim Remote (cont.)
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Special Functions using iDim Remote
Note: All standard operation settings such as scene recall, modify and store scene are still possible when the iDim Remote is in special
function mode.
Advanced Conguration with iDim Studio Software
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Enable IR Receiver
To enable the Infra-red receiver of a controller:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press and hold DALI 1 modifier up and Fn key at the same time
for 10 seconds.
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Disable IR Receiver
To disable the Infra-red receiver of a controller:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at a controller.
3. Press and hold DALI 1 modifier down and Fn key at the same
time for 10 seconds.
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Lock iDim Sense Mode Selector Ring
To lock the mode selector ring of an iDim Sense:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at the iDim Sense you wish to lock.
3. Press and hold DALI 2 modifier up and Fn key at the same time
for 10 seconds.
Note: When locked, the iDim Sense mode selector ring
can still be manually turned. However, the modes will
be ignored unless the mode selector ring is unlocked.
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Unlock iDim Sense Mode Selector Ring
To unlock the mode selector ring of an iDim Sense:
1. Ensure the iDim Remote is in special function mode.
2. Point the remote at the iDim Sense you wish to unlock.
3. Press and hold DALI 2 modifier down and Fn key at the same
time for 10 seconds.
Note:
iDim Sense will remain in the selected mode (and in user defined
mode where applicable) until the mode selector ring
is turned again.
Transfer settings to iDim Sense using iDim
Remote
To transfer settings to iDim Sense using iDim Remote:
1. Point the remote at a controller.
2. Press OK and Fn key at same time.
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Two LEDs, red and green, in the iDim Sense ash to provide visual feedback, for various states and operations.
iDim Sense LED Flash Feedback
Note: iDim Sense LED feedback flashes apply to all iDim units of v5.3 and onwards
* To leave User Defined mode and reset iDim Sense to default settings at any time, hold button 3 + 4 on the iDim Remote Control
for 10 seconds while the remote is in ‘Special function mode’. See page 6 - 8 for information.
Function LED flash feedback
Mode unmodified
(default mode)
User defined mode selected*
Mode 1 Selected
(Classroom mode)
Mode 2 Selected
(Single Office mode)
Mode 3 Selected
(Open Plan mode)
Mode 4 Selected
(Corridor Link mode)
Mode 5 Selected
(Corridor Hold mode)
Mode 6 Selected
(Meeting Room mode)
PIR Walk Test Mode
Sequence repeats until walk test is complete.
100-hour Burn-In Mode
Sequence repeats until burn-in is complete.
DALI Errors
Sequence repeats until error clears.
Change from unoccupied to
occupied
Typically follows a PIR detection.
Data received from IR Remote
Enabling / Disabling of IR Receiver
Successful Scene Store
Failed Scene Store
Successful Upload from IR Remote
Failed Upload from IR Remote
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