p5 FNIP-12xPWM User manual
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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.
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Main features
Ideal for dimming single colour or RGB LED strips
12 outputs for switching and dimming 12 single colour, 4 RGB or 3 RGBW LEDs
or low voltage halogens
12 galvanically isolated multi-purpose inputs for direct control or connecting
digital sensors
255 dim levels
24 bit colour depth
Colour picker to set output colour easily
Colour fade with adjustable speed
Input “gestures” for output toggle, recall preset colours and colour fading
Preset dim level –outputs will go to that level when turned on
Dim level memory - Modules remember their last dim level. When next turned
on, lights will return to the last remembered value
Adjustable minimum and maximum dim levels
Adjustable ramp rates
Overcurrent protection
Standard DIN rail mount
Enhanced Connectivity
New TCP/IP interface offers remote control and advanced management
Built-in web server for configuration, control and monitoring
Remote control and monitoring from network enabled smart phones, tablets
Multiple users with different user rights
TCP communication with simple ASCII commands
Automatic event reports about status changes of inputs and outputs
Firmware upgrade via LAN
Industry-Wide Interoperability
Integration with home controllers from most major vendors (Control4, AMX
etc.)
Compatible with any momentary contact switch
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Table of Content
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Terminal connections.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Wiring................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Status LED Indicators ......................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Configuration via the web interface.................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting to the web server of the module................................................................................................. 11
Network settings ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Users and user rights......................................................................................................................................... 14
Channel settings................................................................................................................................................ 15
Dim settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Scenes ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Resetting to factory defaults.............................................................................................................................. 19
OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Operation via local inputs ................................................................................................................................. 20
Operation Modes via the inputs .................................................................................................................... 20
Input modes................................................................................................................................................... 21
Scene no........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Operation via the built-in web server................................................................................................................ 23
Control page.................................................................................................................................................. 23
Operation via the local network (TCP) ............................................................................................................. 27
CONTACT DETAILS...................................................................................................................................... 28
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INSTALLATION
Terminal connections
Each module has a wiring diagram on the front which can help the installer when
connecting the modules at installation sites.
No.
Description
No.
Description
No.
Description
1.
GND
14.
-
27.
Input 1
2.
GND
15.
GND
28.
Input 2
3.
GND
16.
GND
29.
Input 3
4.
LED1(R1)
17.
GND
30.
Input 4
5.
LED2(G1)
18.
LED7(R3)
31.
Input 5
6.
LED3(B1)
19.
LED8(G3)
32.
Input 6
7.
GND
20.
LED9(B3)
33.
Input 7
8.
GND
21.
GND
34.
Input 8
9.
GND
22.
GND
35.
Input 9
10.
LED4(R2)
23.
GND
36.
Input 10
11.
LED5(G2)
24.
LED10(R4)(W1)
37.
Input 11
12.
LED6(B2)
25.
LED11(G4)(W2)
38.
Input 12
13.
-
26
LED12(B4)(W3)
39.
Input Common
40.
Power for the Inputs GND
41.
Power for the Inputs +10V - +36V
42.
Power for the Main Circuit GND
43.
Power for the Main Circuit +10V - +36V
1 12 15 26
27 39 40 43
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Wiring
An example wiring diagram where two RGB and a single colour LED strips are
controlled is shown in figure 3. In this example all the LED strips and the module
are powered by separate power supplies. You can use the same power supply if
you use same voltage LED strips and if it can supply enough power for all the
LEDs and the module.
Please note that if you use the same power supply to power the module
and the LEDs, the GND of the Power for the Main Circuit (terminal 42)
must be connected to one of the GND terminals on the output side (the
bottom of the module). If you use multiple power supplies, all of their
GNDs must be connected there too. Failing to do so may damage the
module. The bottom side GND terminals are connected together
internally.
Figure 3. Sample wiring diagram
Recommended wire types
Ethernet cable: Twisted pair, CAT5 or better.
Outputs: According to the loads attached to the outputs (current and voltage).
Please note that because of the low voltage, high currents are flowing
through the wires that drive the LED strips, so to avoid high voltage
drops and too much heat dissipating on the wires, make sure you use
the correct wire gauge.
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Inputs: A pair of low or high voltage cables. The inputs use low voltage signals.
Power requirements
The module must be powered through terminals 42 and 43. by 10V - 36V DC
In case the local inputs are used the inputs must also be powered by 10V - 36V
DC across terminals 40-41.
Please make sure that the polarity is correct.
Ethernet Connection
Connect the module to the LAN via the RJ45 Ethernet socket.
Local Inputs
For each output, there is a local input to allow manual operation. If you do not
wish to use local inputs, this section may be skipped.
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Connect dry contacts (pushbuttons, momentary switches, relay contacts, etc.)
across the appropriate input terminals and the input common terminal.
WARNING! Avoid supplying voltage on these terminals!
All input ports are galvanically isolated to protect the unit against unwanted effects
of ground loops, overvoltage or misconnections.
The galvanic isolation is only effective when a separate power supply is used for
powering the inputs on terminals 40, 41.
If you choose not to use the extra protection the isolated inputs offer, you can use
the same power to supply both the main circuit and the inputs. In that case simply
connect terminal 41 to terminal 43 and terminal 40 to terminal 42.
Three-way switches can be implemented by simply connecting multiple
momentary switches in parallel.
Status LED Indicators
In order to make installation and debugging easier, communication and channel
status are displayed via LEDs.
Input status LEDs
Each input has a dedicated status LED that illuminates solid green when the
corresponding input is activated.
MCU live LED
When on, indicates that the FNIP-12xPWM unit is running.
Input power LED
When on, indicates that the input power is present.
Output status LEDs
Each output has a dedicated status LED that illuminates solid red when the
corresponding output is activated.
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Communication LEDs
Con LED - green
The Con LED is on when the module is connected to the Ethernet network.
Act LED - yellow
It indicates that communication via Ethernet is in progress.
St LED - red
It is illuminated while the boot loader is active and it is blinking during a firmware
upload procedure. This should only happen during hardware resets and in the
second phase of firmware updates.
Low Power LEDs
These LEDs turn on when the DC power drops below 6V.
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CONFIGURATION
Configuration can be done either via the built-in website or TCP/IP.
Configuration via the web interface
The FNIP-12xPWM automatically obtains an IP address from a DHCP server.
In the lack of a DHCP server or when DHCP option is disabled on the network
configuration page of the module, the default IP address of 192.168.1.25 will be
assigned. The same IP address will be assigned when connecting the module
directly to your computer using an Ethernet cross cable (no DHCP server).
Use the FNIP Network Discovery Utility or other network discovery software to find
all FutureNow IP devices on your network.
Connecting to the web server of the module
Connect to the web interface of the module by using a web browser. Clicking on
one of the units found by the FNIP Network Discovery Tool will automatically do
that for you.
You can also access the web interface of the module via an internet browser using
the hostname of the module (FNIP-12xPWM by default) or its IP address.
Once you are connected, you will be asked to identify yourself, as seen in Figure
5.
Figure 5. Authentication window
Default user name: admin
Default password: futurenow
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You will be logged in as an administrator with access to all settings and functions.
Once logged in, you will automatically be directed to the Control page. You can
use the tabs on the top of the screen to navigate between the different control and
configuration pages.
Network settings
To make basic network settings click the Network tab. The network configuration
page is shown in Figure 6.
You can choose between using DHCP or static IP address here.
Enable HTTP authentication
HTTP authentication can be disabled to make HTTP communication easier for third
party applications.
Enable broadcast messages
All FNIP modules periodically send out heartbeat broadcast messages with basic
information about themselves. This helps discovery tools and mobile apps to find
them. These broadcasts can be disabled if constant traffic on the network is not
desired.
Please note disabling broadcast messages will stop the Discovery Tool and the
mobile applications from discovering the modules on the network.
Multicast address
Used to create groups of FNIP modules that react to scene activation commands
received from a module with the same multicast address.
More information about scenes can be found in the Scenes chapter.
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Users and user rights
Three different users can be defined each with three different user rights: admin,
actor and observer.
Admins have access to all functions, including control of the outputs, monitoring
the status of the inputs and outputs and changing all the settings.
Actors are allowed to control the outputs and monitor the status of the inputs and
the outputs, but are not allowed to change any settings.
Observers are allowed to monitor the status of inputs and outputs but not allowed
to control the outputs, nor can they change any settings.
To change user settings, click on the User tab in the top menu. The user
configuration page is shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. User configuration page
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Channel settings
On the Channel page the outputs and inputs can be renamed. Operation and input
modes can also be chosen here. The input mode determines the logical connection
between the input and the output of the same channel. For details on possible
input modes and how they work, see Error! Reference source not found. s
ection of this document.
Grouping of outputs
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:
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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 RGB LEDs on outputs 1,2,3 4,5,6,
7,8,9 respectively if RGBW LED strips are used.
Dim settings
Preset level:
If other than zero, the output will go to the specified level when turned on. Zero
means the output will go to the last used dim level.
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Minimum level:
Some load types cannot be dimmed down all the way to zero. They cut off at some
point and show some strange behavior (flickering or pulsing) below that dim level.
Light bulbs also need a minimum dim level to produce visible light. Setting the
minimum level slightly above these cut-off points makes these loads dimmable all
the way down more smoothly.
Maximum level:
The output will not go above this level. One reason may be to limit the brightness
to suit the environment.
Default ramp rate:
This is the time it takes for the light to go from zero to 100% when turned on/off
via the inputs, via the website, or TCP commands. Shorter ramps will take a
proportionally shorter time. For example, going from zero to 50% will take half the
time than what the ramp rate is set to.
Hold ramp rate:
The time it takes for the light to go from zero to 100% when the corresponding
input is held. Shorter ramps will take a proportionally shorter time. For example,
going from zero to 50% will take half the time than what the ramp rate is set to.
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Scenes
Scenes are predefined states of the outputs on the module.
FNIP scenes can be used in standalone applications without any third-party
controller. FNIP modules (module groups) support 9 scenes.
If a module receives a Scene Activation Command (SAC), the designated outputs
will go to the defined state. Any module in the group can send and receive this
command. SAC can be triggered by an input change on this module, or on any
module in the group
Each module in the group must have the same Multicast address set on the
Network page. Modules in other groups will not receive the SAC.
Definition of the scenes can be done on the Scenes page using the
following steps:
1. Select a scene using the Scene no scroll-down box
2. Define the action of the desired outputs using the Action, Level and Ramp
Rate parameters
3. Save the settings (before selecting another Scene)
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Firmware Upgrade
Figure 11. Firmware upgrade page
Upgrading the firmware in the module is possible via the network.
On the Firmware page click browse and find the new firmware on your PC. The
latest firmware versions are always downloadable from P5’s website. Then click
Upload. The St LED turns on and stays on or blinks during firmware update. After
uploading the new firmware –which takes about a minute –the module will
automatically restart.
The version of the current firmware and the time since the last reset are also
displayed on this page.
Resetting to factory defaults
Holding the reset button for at least 2 sec while powering up the module will set
all the settings to factory defaults. Please make sure you release the button
when the red LED comes on or the unit will go into re-flash mode.
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OPERATION
Operation via local inputs
The inputs can be activated by shorting or opening (depending on the settings of
the Channel Settings) an input terminal and the input common terminal.
Throughout this section it is assumed that momentary switches are connected to
the local inputs.
In order to use the local inputs, an input power of 12-36VDC must be applied
across terminals 40 and 41. If the inputs are not used, this power connection is
not necessary.
Operation Modes via the inputs
Single
Each input controls the corresponding output. (For example single colour led
fixture)
If RGB or RGBW LEDs are controlled only the first input of each RGB
group will control the outputs of the module directly.
RGB
The first input in the group controls the entire group.
E.g: Input 1controls RGB LEDs connected to output 1, 2, 3
Input 4controls RGB LEDs connected to output 4, 5, 6
Input 7controls RGB LEDs connected to output 7, 8, 9
Input 10 controls RGB LEDs connected to output 10, 11, 12
RGBW
The first input controls the entire group plus the corresponding White channel.
E.g: Input 1controls RGBW outputs 1, 2, 3, 10
Input 4controls RGBW outputs 4, 5, 6, 11
Input 7controls RGBW outputs 7, 8, 9, 12
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