Nico Technology 4201PL User manual

4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter User’s Manual
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4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter
Manual
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This Manual
This manual provides any required information for installation, configuration
and operation of the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter.
It exclusively treats the handling of this device. It neither describes the
LonWorks technology by Echelon nor the LonMark profile implemented in
detail. More specific information concerning these subjects can be found in the
documentation of Echelon (www.echelon.com) and the LonMark
Interoperability Association (www.lonmark.org).
The first part of this manual provides a survey about the device and its
installation in chapters 1 to 3. The 2nd part describes the implemented
application for lighting control and its configuration possibilities. Chapter 4
contains a description of the firmware interface while chapter 5 describes the
implemented LonMark Objects in detail providing an outlook of the individual
objects, their tasks and their relevant configuration parameters.
Chapter 6 explains the basics required to connect the objects to each other.
This manual is relevant for all variants of the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter
where applications for lighting and switch control are implemented.
This documentation is subject to modification at any time without prior advice. Nico does not take over any
responsibility for mistakes or inaccuracies in this documentation and eventually occurring consequences.
In any case Nico as well as its representatives and staff are not reliable for eventual defaults, damages caused
indirectly or during use, occurring due to the use or non-usability of the software or the accompanying documentation.
Nico is a registered trademark of Nico Technology Ltd.
Echelon, LON, LonMark, LonWorks and Neuron are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation. Other name may
be registered trade marks of the respective companies.

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Contents
Contents .........................................................................................................................3
2 Product Information...............................................................................................4
2.1 Functional Elements...................................................................................4
3 Installation..............................................................................................................5
3.1 Warnings ....................................................................................................5
3.2 Mounting....................................................................................................5
3.3 Connections................................................................................................6
3.4 Software Installation..................................................................................7
4 Device Description.................................................................................................8
4.1 Hardware Survey .......................................................................................8
4.2 Operation and Display Elements ...............................................................8
4.3 Connection Pin Assignment.......................................................................9
4.4 EMC.........................................................................................................11
4.5 Technical Specifications ..........................................................................11
4.6 Dimensions ..............................................................................................11
5 Application Software for Energy Saving.............................................................12
5.2 Interoperable Interface.............................................................................13
6 System Objects.....................................................................................................14
6.1 Node Object.............................................................................................14
6.2 Lamp Actuator Object..............................................................................14

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2 Product Information
2.1 Functional Elements
Figure 1.1 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter
No Description
1 Output channel for 1-10VDC signal output
2 Output channel for relay output
3 90~260VAC input power
4 Reset LED indicator
5 Reset button
6 Service pin indicator
7 Band In Use indicator
8
9
A Service Pin button
2.2 Variants and Identifications

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2.3 Scope of Delivery
3 Installation
This chapter first describes the installation of the device; the installation of the
configuration software is described in section 2.4.
3.1 Warnings
Attention
The device must be installed in compliance with the relevant DIN/VDE
regulations or the relevant national standards. The connection to the
supply voltage must be performed in accordance with VDE 0100 and VDE
0160 or the relevant national standards. Installation should perform by
qualified and technical experienced personnel only.
CAUTION
At the connections of the output channels 1 – 4 (Fig. 1.1, terminals 7, 8, 9,
A) and the power supply (terminals 1, 2) 90~260V main voltage with load
guard band is accessible. The installation of the unit therefore has to be
effected in a switch cabinet or behind a respective cover.
3.2 Mounting

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3.3 Connections
The the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter has to be connected to a
90~260VAC power supply and to the LonWorks network. According to the
respective application peripheral equipment has to be connected to
outputs.
Attention
Before connecting peripheral equipment the power supply device has to be
switched off.
The connection is effected by means of the included screw less terminals.
Clamping range of the screw less terminals:
- load connections (5.08mm grid, terminals 0 , 1): 0.2 – 2.5mm
The pin assignment of the connections is described in chapter 3.1, also
containing wiring details.
Voltage
The 90~260 Volt connections are through connected in order to achieve easy
installation.
LonWorks Network
The connection to the LonWorks network is made by means of power line
channels.
Relay Outputs
The actors to be controlled are connected to the relay outputs. In each case
the connection is effected between terminal 1).
Attention
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter input power supply must be same AC
power phase.

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3.4 Software Installation
The configuration software of the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter has to be
installed by starting the program Setup.exe on the data carrier provided. It
suns under Windows 9x/2000 and NT.
Download url: http://www.nico-tech.com/download

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4 Device Description
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is a electronic ballast PWM output adapter
for LonWorks network in automation. Its peripheral scope has been specially
designed for the use as fluorescent light controller for device spreading control
of applications such as lighting control.
For the use in lighting the the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter realizes one
independent output channel with one relay output to control conventional
switch.
The LonMark object available per channel flexible use of the the 4201PL 1-10V
Analog Adapter;Furthermore there are several timer functions for the operation
by switch function. The configuration of the lighting control application is
effected via a plug-In.
Of course, the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is also freeing programmable in
Neuron C. As a flash module is used the application can be load via the
LonWorks network, for the detail please direct contact us.
4.1 Hardware Survey
The the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter disposes of one output circuit for
each. The output circuit can be controlled individually relay output
8A@90~260VAC.
4.2 Operation and Display Elements
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is fitted with a service button
accessible via a small gap on the front panel (see Figure. 1.1, A).
Activation of the buttons generates a service-pin message transmitted via
the LonWorks network. The processor status as well as the service-pin
status are displayed by the service LED (figure. 1.1.6), which is on while
the service button is activated. By use the network management function
Wink the service LED flashes.
Furthermore the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is fitted with a reset LED
(figure. 1.1, 6), displaying the availability of device occur reset. The LED is
connection to an I/O pin of the Neuron chip processor.

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4.3 Connection Pin Assignment
The following tables show the connector pin assignment of the individual
connectors. Connections the 1marking cf. Figure. 1.1 On previously page.
In each clamp block pin 1 is situated on the left. For further wiring
information see chapter 3.4.
LonWorks Network Connection
The LonWorks Power Line can be direct connection to Power Line.
Without other equipment, but has to be considered by connecting on the
same phase of power line channel
Figure 3.1 Connector pin assignment LonWorks network
Relay output circuit
Figure 3.2 Connector pin assignment output circuit.
1-10V signal output circuit

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Figure 3.3 Connector pin assignment 1-10V output circuit.

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4.4 EMC
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is a CE certified device according to
the regulation 89/336/EEC for electron magnetic compatibility, modified by
92/31/EEC”. Concerning the emission it fulfills classification B (living area)
according to EN 55022A/B, EN 55011 A/B and EN 50081-1/2 and,
concerning the interference sensibility, classification A (industrial area)
according to EN 50082-2.
4.5 Technical Specifications
CPU Echelon Neuron 3120,10MHz
Memory 4Kbytes flash EPROM,4Kbytes RAM
LonWorks Transceiver PL-3120
Power supply 90~260VAC
Power consumption
Connection Screw less 2.5mm
Operation 0 ~ +50Temperature
Storage -20 ~ +70
Admitted relative humidity 10 ~ 90%, non condensing
Dimensions 159 x 27 x 47 mm,
Mounting Wall mounting
Display & Operation Service-pin and Reset LED indicator and button
I/O Channels 1 for Relay output channel (max. 8Ampl)
1 for 1-10V output channel
Table 3.1 Technical Specification
4.6 Dimensions
Figure 3.5 Device dimensions without plug-screw clamps

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5 Application Software for Energy Saving
On the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter an application for energy saving control
is implemented, making output functionality as well as switch control functions
available.
Therefore the relevant LonMark profiles stated in Table 4.1 are implemented.
The use of network variables (NV) compiles with the LonMark standard, no
customized network variables are used. SCPT’s are used for parameterization
by applying the read/write-memory method.
Title Present
Version Identification
LonMark Application Layer Interoperability Guidelines V3.1 078-0120-01D
The SNVT Master List and Programmer’s Guide V 8.0
The SCPT Master List V 8.0
LonMark Functional Profile Lamp Actuator V 1.0 0340
Table 4.1 Referring document about LonMark profiles
5.1 System Scope
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is equipped with one 1-10V output
channel and one channel for Relay Output.
The relay outputs of the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter allow the
connection of actuator. A Lamp Actuator object according to LonMark
Standard can be assigned to these output and configured.
Furthermore the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter can act as constant switch
controller and sensor controller.
The 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter is equipped with one relay outputs
circuit to connect e.g. Fluorescent Light power supply.
Other one 1-10V output circuit to connect e.g. dimmable electronic ballast
for fluorescent lighting.

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5.2 Interoperable Interface
The LonMark profile 004 is realized in the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter.
As some customized NVs are used, the network interface remains
standardized, clear and especially it is interoperable. That means, the
4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter can be used in connection with network
components by other manufactures. The following table contains a survey
of the network variables defining the 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter
network interface and their assignment.
NV Name Type Allocated Object
nvoLampValue SNVT_switch LampActator
nvoLampValueFb SNVT_switch LampActator
Table 4.4 Allocation of NVs and LonMark objects
Under the order code 4201PL 1-10V Analog Adapter a data carrier
containing the interface describing files Nico_Dimmer-4201PL_r1.XIF
and the applications Nico_Dimmer-4201PL_r1.APB is provided free of
charge at simultaneous purchase of Nico system. The XIF-file is necessary
for integration with LonMaker for Windows or any other LonWorks network
management tool.

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6 System Objects
This chapter describes the LonMark objects implemented in the 4201PL 1-10V
Analog Adapter. For each it states the network variable les used, special
configuration properties, general object properties, response during
modification of the configuration and after a reset, and, if available, further
object properties.
6.1 Node Object
The functionality of the node object is defined in the Application Layer
Guidelines of LonMark Interoperability Association
(www.lonmark.org).
Network Variables
NV Name NV Type Comment
nviRequest SNVT_obj_request Status request
nvoStatus SNVT_obj_status Status response
nvoAlarm SNVT_alarm Alarm generating
nvoFileDirectory SNVT_address Address of file for parameterization
6.2 Lamp Actuator Object
Network Variables
NV Name NV Type Comment
LampValue SNVT_switch Input value of lamp value
LampValueFb SNVT_switch Feedback value of current lamp value
Configuration Properties
CP Name CP Type CP Index Comment
Location SCPT_location 17 Additional free comment
SCPTrampDownTm SCPTrampDownTm Dimming down delay time
SCPTrampUpTm SCPTrampUpTm Dimming up delay time
SCPTobjMajVer SCPTobjMajVer Major version of firmware
SCPTobjMinVer SCPTobjMinVer Min version of firmware
SCPTmaxRcvTime SCPTmaxRcvTime Heartbeat
SCPTdefOutput SNVT_switch Default output value