HELVAR Minisensor User manual

Minisensor User guide
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Table of contents
Introduction....................................... 3
Dimensions........................................... 3
Installation.......................................... 3
Connection ........................................... 4
Reception areas ................................... 4
Quick functionality guide .......................5
Out of box operation ............................ 6
Initial configuration / Minisensor reset... 6
Infrared (IR) control .............................. 7
Constant light (channel A) .................... 8
Presence detector (PIR)........................ 9
PIR delay time setting / last level function. 11
Recommendations ............................ 12
Fault finding ...................................... 12
Technical spesifications ................... 13
Appendixes
Recommended programming sequence...A
Programming examples....................B

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The Helvar Minisensor is a two channel luminaire-
mounted component containing three integrated sensors:
- Presence detector (PIR)
- Constant light sensor
- Infrared (IR) receiver.
The two separate channels (A & B) enable scene setting
& lighting control. The constant light sensor only adjusts
the output from channel A, where-as presence detection
& infrared control affect both channels.
The Minisensor is only compatible with the Helvar EL-si electronic DALI ballast range. Sensor set-up &
programming is achieved using the Helvar Digidim infrared remote control.
Dimensions
Installation
3.3mm
25m
m
32mm
max.
1.2mm
4mm
Clip on assembly Surface mounting
L1 L2
Dimension (mm)
A 26.4
B 15.5
C 27.5
D 39.8
E 21.6
F32
Weight 25g
L1 750
L2 200
L1 + L2 950
Introduction

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Reception areas
Presence detector (PIR)
Constant light sensor Infrared (IR) control
5.0m
7.0m
0.8m
3.0m
100
o
Connection
• Maximum connection:
Up to 4 ballasts per Minisensor. Combinations are found from the following table.
Example connection Ch A: 2pcs, Ch B: 1pcs
4.5m
3.0m
Orientation (PIR)
Lead color
Yel Bl Gr Rd
Polarity +-+-
1
0
No. of
ballasts
Channel
A
B
04
1
2
3
4
3
2

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Quick functionality guide
* Practical configuration example enclosed in appendix B (example 2)

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Initial configuration / Minisensor reset (default settings)
Upon first application of power the Minisensor operates according to the programmed memory of the
EL-si ballast. If the ballast has no program then the IR buttons “ ” , “ ” and “0/1”(On/Off) will be
active. Channel control is also active. This allows the control of channels A&B (please see section “IR-
control” for more information). To program default scenes 1-4 and to activate further features, please
see the “Initial configuration” section for more information.
Use the Helvar Digidim infrared remote control for configuration.
Settings installed:
• IR address group. (See notes)
• Constant light sensor enabled.
• Constant light level must be programmed.(See “Constant light” section)
• Constant light level is measured and updated every 5 seconds
• PIR enabled.
• “No movement detected” delays:
• After 20 minutes switch to minimum light level.
• After an additional 20 seconds, switch lights off.
• IR receiver enabled.
• Last level recall function disabled.
• Basic lighting scenes stored.
• 100% = scene 1
• 75% = scene 2
• 50% = scene 3
• 25% = scene 4
• 100% = PIR ON light level scene
• 1% = PIR LOW Light Level scene
• 0% = PIR OFF light level scene
10 seconds
“Out-of-box” operation
Simultaneously press & hold “3” & “4” for 10 seconds to install initial settings.
(The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.)
1
3
4
2
0/1
Notes:
• Set the rotary switch of the remote control (in battery compartment) to
an address group (0-F).
- All Minisensors will respond to Digidim remote controls set to
address 0 or D.
- If more than one remote control will be used to control different
Minisensors in the same area the remote controls must be
addressed to different groups (1-9, A, B, C, E or F). The Minisensor
will then respond to its corresponding remote control only.
• Always point the remote control directly at the Minisensor to be
configured.
- Take care that no other minisensor is in the IR-reception area unless
they are supposed to belong to the same address.
• Point at the minisensor to be addressed and press “3” & “4” for
10 seconds or until lights flash.

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A “0/1” (ON/OFF) key.
• Toggles the lighting between 100%*) and OFF.
B “1”, “2”, “3” or “4” key.
• Recall of stored scene or preset level for the selected key.
C “ ” key.
• Single push.
• Switches channel A & B on to minimum level (if lights were off).
• Steps up channel A & B by one step (if lights were on).
• Press & hold.
• Dims up channel A & B from minimum (if lights were off).
• Dims up channel A & B from last level (if lights were on).
D “ ” key.
• Single push.
• Steps down channel A & B by one step (if lights were on).
• Press & hold.
• Dims down channel A & B from last level (if lights were on).
Infrared (IR) control
1
34
2
0/1
Notes:
• Scene is a combination of light levels of channel A and B that can be recalled by the press of a button.
• Storing scenes on buttons “1” to “4” will replace any previously stored preset light levels.
Modify and store preset light levels.
• Use the remote control “ ” or “ ” keys to adjust the lighting of channel A & B to the desired
level.
• Press & hold (for 10 seconds) the desired remote control scene button (“1”, “2”, “3” or “4”)
where you would like the preset level to be stored.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Modify and store scenes (channel A & B).
• Simultaneously press & hold “1” & “ ” or “ ” to raise or lower the light level of channel A to the
desired level.
• Simultaneously press & hold “2” & “ ” or “ ” to raise or lower the light level of channel B to the
desired level.
• Press & hold (for 10 seconds) the desired remote control scene button (“1”, “2”, “3” or “4”)
where you would like the scene to be stored.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
• Repeat the above for up to 4 scenes. (buttons “1” to “4”)
*) If Constant light has been enabled and programmed the Minisensor will set the lights to the Constant
light level after a short period of time.

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• Simultaneously press & hold "0/1" & "1" for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Constant light (channel A)
10 seconds
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2
0/1
10 seconds
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2
0/1
Notes:
• Only the light level of channel A will vary in order to try to keep the stored overall constant light level.
• Constant light will not switch lighting on or off.
• The stored constant light level is not affected by the PIR.
• The stored constant light level is not affected by switching the lights off.
• The stored constant light level is equal to the PIR “ON” level.
Enable constant light function (only possible through initial configuration / minisensor reset).
• Simultaneously press & hold "3" & "4" for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Note:
This also resets all scenes.
Disable constant light function.
Select the overall desired light level: See Infrared (IR) control section.
• Simultaneously press & hold "0/1” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Change and store constant light level (Ensure that the constant light function is enabled as above).

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Notes:
• “Manual ON, Automatic OFF” feature = PIR will not switch the lights on when movement is
detected, but will switch them off if no movement is detected.
• Regardless of other light level commands (e.g. changes in the constant light level), an enabled
PIR will switch the lights to the PIR OFF scene if no movement is detected within its programmed
delay time.
Presence detector (PIR)
• Simultaneously press & hold “3” & “4” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Note:
This also resets all scenes.
10 seconds
1
34
2
0/1
Disable “Manual ON, Automatic OFF” feature (only possible through initial configuration / minisensor reset)
1
34
2
0/1
10 seconds 10 seconds
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34
2
0/1
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “2” for 10 seconds.
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “3” for 10 seconds.
Note:
This must be done before setting the PIR delay time. If
you require a different delay time please see PIR delay
time settings instructions.
Enable “Manual ON, Automatic OFF” feature with 20seconds delay time
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34
2
0/1
10 seconds
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34
2
0/1
10 seconds
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “2” for 10 seconds.
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “4” for 10 seconds.
Note:
This must be done before setting the PIR delay time. If
you require a different delay time please see PIR delay
time settings instructions.
Enable “Manual ON, Automatic OFF” feature with 20min. delay time
1
34
2
0/1
10 seconds
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “2” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Disable PIR.
10 seconds
1
34
2
0/1
• Simultaneously press & hold “3” & “4” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Note:
This also resets all scenes.
Enable PIR (only possible through initial configuration / minisensor reset).

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Set PIR ON scene
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” &“ ” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Set PIR LOW scene
• Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “ ” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Set PIR OFF scene
Select the overall desired light level: -See Infrared (IR) control section.
• Simultaneously press & hold "0/1” for 10 seconds.
• The operation is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
Note:
This also sets the Constant light level
Select the overall desired light level: -See Infrared (IR) control section.
Notes:
• Regardless of other light level commands (e.g. changes in the constant light level), an enabled
PIR will switch the lights to the PIR OFF scene if no movement is detected within its programmed
delay time.
• PIR scenes can be any combination of light levels of channels A & B.
Presence detector (PIR)
Select the overall desired light level: -See Infrared (IR) control section.

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PIR delay time setting / Last level function
Time setting also enables last level functionality.
• If last level function is enabled and the lights are swiched on from the mains switch, the lights will
turn on to the level they were at before switch off. If the lights were already OFF when the mains was
switched off they will remain off after the mains is switched on.
• Last level function can be turned off by carrying out Initial configuration / Minisensor reset.
To change the PIR delay time please follow the sequence described in the following tables.
Each step of the sequence is confirmed by flashing the lamps.
If you need to choose a shorter time than already in use you must start the sequence from the beginning.
*) Test setting: This mode should only be used to test the functionality during installation. In test mode the
Constant light response time is 20 times quicker than in normal operation and should only be used for
demonstration or test purposes.
To select short PIR delay times:
Press and hold keys Delay to low level Delay from low level to OFF Notes
"0/1" & "4" for 10s
"0/1" & "3" for 10s 20 seconds 20 seconds Test setting*
"0/1" & "3" for 10s 1 minute 20 minutes
"0/1" & "3" for 10s 5 minutes 20 minutes
"0/1" & "3" for 10s 10 minutes 20 seconds
To select long PIR delay times:
Press and hold keys Delay to low level Delay from low level to OFF
"0/1" & "3" for 10s
"0/1" & "4" for 10s 20 minutes 20 seconds
"0/1" & "4" for 10s 30 minutes 20 seconds
"0/1" & "4" for 10s 45 minutes 20 seconds
"0/1" & "4" for 10s 60 minutes 20 seconds

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Recommendations
• Plan programming carefully to avoid having to unnecessarily reset the Minisensor. (See appendix A)
• Ensure that the Minisensor is located out of view of direct light to ensure correct operation of the
constant light sensor and IR.
• Position the Minisensor in a area of combined natural + artificial light for best operation of the
constant light feature
• If multiple sensors are installed, care should be taken to ensure the sensing areas of the Minisensors
do not cross and interfere with each other.
• Only connect a Helvar Minisensor to the Digidim input of a Helvar EL-si ballast.
• The Minisensor cannot be directly connected to the DALI interface.
Fault finding
Fault Possible causes
• Incorrect connection
• No power applied to the ballast.
• No response to scene buttons on the
remote control.
• Preset levels are not installed (carry out reset)
• Scenes programmed to off
• Batteries flat.
• Lights do not dim. • Flat / weak batteries in IR
• No scenes or levels preset.
• Constant light does not operate.
• No response to IR.
• Lights do not switch on from PIR.
• Lights do not switch off from PIR.
• PIR switches light off very quickly.
• Sensor is positioned in line with direct lighting
(natural or artificial).
• Constant light function is disabled.
• Check batteries in IR.
• Ensure correct addressing of remote control unit
• PIR ‘Manual ON, Automatic OFF’ is enabled.
•PIR is disabled.
•PIR is disabled.
• PIR OFF scene is not programmed to off.
• Minisensor is in test mode.
• No Operation.

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Technical specifications
Constant light sensor
Reception area: 100°
Measuring range: 50-1000 lux
IR-receiver
Frequency 36kHz
Presence detector
Detection area 4.5 x 3.0m (mounting height 3.0m)
Electric data
Internal communication with Helvar EL-si electronic ballast.
Operation conditions
Ambient temperature range 0°C to 50°C
Storage temperature range -10°C to 70°C
Relative humidity 90% maximum, non-condensing
Conformity & Standards
Safety: Only valid if sensor is mounted in the same fitting as the ballasts.
Safety EN61347-2-11, EN61347-1, EN60598-1
IP rating 44
Isolation 4kV
Finish:
White thermoplastic
Protection:
Single insulation
Wire length:
Max. from Minisensor to furthest ballast 15m
Note:
• The Minisensor is not designed for installation outside of a luminaire.

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Recommended programming sequence Appendix A
Always start the programming by carrying out the Minisensor Initial configuration. Then select “Yes” or
“No” for each step and follow the instructions on referred pages.
Step 0/
start
Initial
configuration
Alter levels /
Set scenes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Disable
PIR
Step 4
Page 6
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3 Step 5
Step 7
Step 6
Page 7
Program
PIR
light levels
Disable
Constant light
Program
Constant light
levels
Enable
Manual on
automatic off
Yes Page 9
Yes
Page 10
Yes
Page 8
Yes
Page 8
Yes
Page 9
Yes
Page 11
Finished

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Programming examples Appendix B
Energy saving lighting with “Constant light” and “Automatic off manual on” features:
- Manual switch on only
- Lights will go off in 30 minutes when no movement is detected in the room.
- Lighting level will remain the same despite the changes in the natural light
1. Reset the minisensor (page 6)
Press and hold keys “3” & “4” simultaneously for 10 sec. (or until the lights flash.)
2. Change and store the constant light level (page 8)
i) Select the desired overal light level with “ ” , “ ” buttons
ii) Press key “0/1” for 10 seconds(or until the lights flash) to store the light level
3. Enable “Manual ON, Automatic OFF” feature (page 9)
i) Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “2” for 10 seconds.
ii) Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “4” for 10 seconds.
4.Change the PIR delay time to 30 minutes (page 11)
i) Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “3” for 10 seconds.
ii) Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “4” for 10 seconds.
iii) Simultaneously press & hold “0/1” & “4” for 10 seconds.
Energy saving lighting with “Presence detector” and “Constant light” features:
- Lights will go off in 20 minutes when no movement is detected in the room.
- Lights will go on if being off when movement is detected
- Lighting level will remain the same despite the changes in the natural light
1. Reset the minisensor (page 6)
Press and hold keys “3” & “4” simultaneously for 10 sec. (or until the lights flash.)
2. Change and store the constant light level (page 8)
i) Select the desired overal light level with “ ” , “ ” buttons
ii) Press key “0/1” for 10 seconds(or until the lights flash) to store the light level
10 seconds
10 seconds

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