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OVERVIEW
The FNIP-12xPWM is used for switching and dimming low voltage LED strips using
the constant voltage PWM method.
The outputs can be controlled via the local inputs and through the network using
TCP/IP commands or the built-in web interface.
The local inputs give the customer the ability of using the system even before a
central controller is installed or the network is built, offering stand-alone operation.
The home owner can decide later on what controller or system to use.
This also improves reliability since the operation of the outputs do not rely on any
other device. If network or programming errors should occur, the lights still remain
controllable.
The inputs can also be used as independent digital inputs for remote monitoring
various sensors, such as water leakage sensor or door contacts, or even an output
of a security system (armed/disarmed/in alarm).
The local inputs are usually connected to momentary wall switches and work
similarly to traditional light switches.
The inputs can also be used to recall pre-defined scenes. See the Scenes section
for more details.
The FNIP-12xPWM connects to the network via an RJ45 Ethernet connector.
The outputs can be used individually or in groups of three or four depending on
what types of LEDs are to be controlled. Low voltage single colour LEDs or halogens
are controlled by one output each. RGB LED strips take three outputs while RGBW
LED strips need four outputs. The possible grouping of the outputs:
Output 1,2,3 –individual outputs or R1,G1,B1
Output 4,5,6 –individual outputs or R2,G2,B2
Output 7,8,9 –individual outputs or R3,G3,B3
Output 10,11,12 –individual outputs or R4,G4,B4 or W1,W2,W3
where W1,W2,W3 are the white channels of RGBW LED strips connected to RGB
groups.
