p5 FutureNow FNIP-6x2AD User manual

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FutureNow FNIP-6x2AD
Installation and Operation Manual
rev 28.04.2020
6 Channel Smart Dimmer with Local Inputs
/DIN Rail and Surface mountable/
The FNIP-6x2AD dimmer

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Contents
MAIN FEATURES................................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Terminal connections.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Wiring................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Outputs................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Local inputs......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Status LED indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Input status LEDs............................................................................................................................................ 9
Run LED......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Input power LED ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Communication LEDs................................................................................................................................... 10
Output status LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 10
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
Combining channels...................................................................................................................................... 17
Scenes ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................ 19
OPERATION........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Operation via local inputs ................................................................................................................................. 20
Input modes....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Operation via the built-in web server................................................................................................................ 22
Operation via TCP ............................................................................................................................................ 24
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 25
REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................. 26
CONTACT DETAILS...................................................................................................................................... 26

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MAIN FEATURES
Fail-safe Operation
All-in-one dimmer
6 outputs for switching and dimming 6 lighting circuits
6 galvanically isolated multi-purpose inputs for direct control or connecting
digital sensors
Temperature monitoring
Overheat protection (both from software and hardware)
Overcurrent protection
Ultimate Flexibility
Switching on/off any loads (certain limitations apply)
Both trailing and leading-edge dimming
Automatic load type detection
Possibility to combine two outputs for more wattage
Standard DIN rail mount
Voltage, frequency, power consumption metering
100 dim levels (800 level hardware resolution)
Preset dim level –outputs will go to the specified level when turned on
Dim level memory (if preset dim level is set to zero)
Adjustable minimum and maximum dim levels
Adjustable ramp rates
Delayed off mode with adjustable duration
Lighting scenes
Enhanced Connectivity
Built-in web server for configuration, control and monitoring
Multiple users with different rights
TCP communication with simple ASCII commands
Automatic event reports of status changes of inputs and outputs
Firmware upgrade via LAN
Industry-Wide Interoperability
Full Integration with home controllers from most major vendors
Compatible with any momentary contact switches available on the market

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INSTALLATION
WARNING! The module is connected to mains/line voltage! The
installation must be performed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the local electrical codes!
Turn off power (main circuit breaker) before installation!
This equipment shall be installed in a closed cabinet with no access
to live parts. Only the top enclosure of the equipment (where the
label is affixed) is allowed to be accessed by the operator.
Terminal connections
Every FutureNow module has a wiring diagram on the front to help the installer
when connecting the modules at installation sites. See Figure 2.
The terminal connections of the FNIP-6x2AD are listed in Table 1.

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Figure 2. FNIP-6x2AD front view with terminal connectors
Load
Control
No.
Description
No.
Description
2.
Output 1 Live
27.
Inputs Common
3.
230V Mains Input Live for ch1 and ch2
28.
Input 1
4.
Neutral INPUT
29.
Inputs Common
5.
Output 2 Live
30.
Input 2
12.
Output 3 Live
31.
Inputs Common
13.
230V Mains input Live for ch3 and ch4
32.
Input 3
14.
Neutral INPUT
33.
Inputs Common
15.
Output 4 Live
34.
Input 4
22.
Output 5 Live
35.
Inputs Common
23.
230V Main Input Live for ch5 and ch6
36.
Input 5
24.
Neutral INPUT
37.
Inputs Common
25.
Output 6 Live
38.
Input 6
Low voltage inputs for the module
No.
Description
39.
Power for the Inputs GND
40.
Power for the Inputs +10V.. +36V DC

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41.
Power for the Main Circuit GND
42.
Power for the Main Circuit +10V.. +36V DC
Table 1: FNIP-6x2AD terminal connections
Wiring
A typical wiring diagram is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. Wiring diagram
All line inputs must be on the same phase and on the same circuit breaker!
Recommended wire types
Ethernet cable: Twisted pair, CAT5 or better.
Outputs: According to the loads attached to the outputs (current and voltage).
Inputs: A pair of low or high voltage cables. The inputs use low voltage signals.
Mains/line voltage wiring must be kept physically separated from Ethernet and signal
wiring.
Power requirements
The module requires 10V DC –36V DC through terminals 41 and 42.
N L N N
Light
1Light
2
N L N N
Light
3Light
4
N L N N
Light
5Light
6
Local inputs
+10V –36V DC for the inputs
+10V –36V DC for the main circuit
Ethernet
FNIP-6x2AD

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If local inputs are to be used, 10V DC - 36V DC through terminals 39 - 40 is also
required.
Please make sure that the polarity is correct!
The galvanic isolation of the inputs is only effective when a separate power supply
is used for powering the inputs. The FNIP-6x2AD has separate power input
terminals (39 and 40) for this purpose. 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 39 to terminal
41 and terminal 40 to terminal 42.
Apply 230V 50 Hz AC live on terminals 3, 13 and 23 and neutral on terminal 4 and
14 and 24.
Please make sure that all the three line inputs (terminal 3, 13 and 23) are
on the same phase and on the same circuit breaker! Different phase
connection would create a short circuit and damage the module!
Live on terminal 3 powers output 1 and output 2, live on terminal 13 powers output
3 and output 4, live on terminal 23 powers output 5 and output 6.
The loads should be connected between the outputs of the module
(terminal 2, 5, 12, 15, 22, 25) and a neutral point somewhere outside the
module.
Connecting the Neutral legs of the loads to the module could damage the
module. This will void the warranty.
Ethernet connection
Connect the module to the LAN via the RJ45 Ethernet socket.
Outputs
The FNIP-6X2AD supports both trailing and leading edge dimming modes. It
handles most any lighting load be it resistive, inductive or capacitive, such as
incandescent, line voltage and low voltage halogens with both electronic and iron
core transformers, phase-cut dimmable fluorescents and compact fluorescents.
Phase-cut dimmable line voltage LEDs and LED Drivers must be controlled in
trailing edge dimming mode.

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Do not attach any other type of load to the outputs if dimming of the
outputs is enabled! Using an improper load can damage both the attached
device and the FNIP-6x2AD, creating a potential fire hazard!
Only use lights with built-in ballasts/drivers that meet CE emission
standards. For example, spikes generated by certain LED drivers can
damage the dimmer.
Apart from dimming, the FNIP-6x2AD can also be used to switch (on/off only) non-
dimmable loads that don’t exceed the specifications.
As a precaution, dimming of the outputs is disabled by default. If you use dimmable
loads, you must enable dimming for each channel.
Local inputs
For each output there is a local input to allow for manual operation. If you do not
wish to use local inputs, this section may be skipped.
Connect dry contacts (pushbuttons, momentary switches, relay contacts, etc.) or
open collector transistor outputs across the appropriate input terminals and the
input common terminal. Voltage for the inputs is supplied by the module itself.
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 an independent power supply is used
for powering the inputs. The FNIP-6x2AD has separate power input terminals for
this purpose. See section “Power Requirements” if you don’t want to use two
separate power supply units.
To assure an additional level of safe and reliable operation, the inputs are also
software protected against the effects of noise spikes that usually occur when
heavy inductive loads (motors, fans, etc.) are switched nearby.
Three-way switches can be implemented by simply connecting multiple
momentary switches in parallel.

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Status LED indicators
In order to make installation and debugging easier, communication and channel
states are displayed via LEDs.
Use the board layout drawing in Figure 4. to locate the status LEDs.
Figure 4. The board layout of the FNIP-6x2AD
Input status LEDs
Each input has a dedicated status LED that illuminates solid green when the
corresponding input is activated.
Run LED
When on, it indicates that the Central Unit of the module works properly.
Input power LED
When illuminated, it indicates that the input power is present.
Er St
LEDs
Com
LEDs
Inputs 10V –36V Power Ethernet
Input Power
LED
Run LED
MCU
Output LEDs
1 2 3
Output 1
Output 2
Line in
Output LEDs
4 5 6
Reset
Input status
LEDs
Neutral
Output 3
Output 4
Line in
Neutral
Output 5
Output 6
Line in
Neutral
AC
2 6 12 15 22 25
27 38 39 42
-+
-+

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Communication LEDs
Con LED
The Con LED is on when the module is connected to the Ethernet network.
Act LED
Indicates communication via Ethernet
Status LEDs
St LED
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.
AC LED
Indicates the presence of the 50/60Hz line voltage
Er LED
The Er LED turns on if the module gets overheated. This LED will not turn off
until the module is power cycled or the temperature of the heat sink drops below
40°C.
Output status LEDs
Each output has a dedicated status LED that illuminates solid red when the
corresponding output is activated. In case of overcurrent the corresponding LED
starts flashing. The error condition resets when the output is turned on again.