Tridonic BRIDGE 0-10V PLC DC STR lp User manual

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Data sheet 09/18-CO104-2
LED Drivers
DC-String
Product description
• Bridge for converting analogue signals into PLC for DC-String
dimming
• For connecting dimmable DC-String LMI LED Driver in 0...10 V
control systems
• For a maximum of 20 DC-String LMI LED Driver
• On/off switching via DC-STR UNV FO Driver
• For the “group dimming” functionality by using
standard 0...10 V dimmers
• Class 2 control device
• Dry and damp location
• Casing: polycarbonate, white
• 5-year guarantee
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Wiring diagrams and installation examples, page 3
BRIDGE 0-10V PLC DC STR lp
Bridge to convert 0...10 V into power line communication for DC-String
system

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Data sheet 09/18-CO104-2
LED Drivers
DC-String
Technical data
Rated supply voltage DC145 – 54 V
Power consumption < 700 mW
On / off switching cycles 50,000
Ambient temperature ta (at life-time 50,000 h) -25 ... +60 °C
Max. casing temperature tc 70 °C
Dimensions L x W x H 30 x 21 x 120 mm
BRIDGE 0-10V PLC DC STR lp
Bridge to convert 0...10 V into power line communication for DC-String
system
120
110
30
10
21
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tc
Ordering data
Type Article number Packaging, carton Weight per pc.
BRIDGE 0-10V PLC DC STR  10 pc(s). 0.036 kg
This product is for use together with following DC-String product:
Type Article number Packaging box Packaging pallet Weight per pc.
LC 48V 100W DC-STR UNV FO lp  15 pc(s). 540 pc(s). 0.338 kg
For dimming applications we recommend using following LMI LED Drivers together
with BRIDGE 0-10V PLC DC STR and LC 48V 100W DC-STR UNV FO lp:
Type Article
number
Packaging
box
Packaging carton
(contains 10 boxes)
Packaging
pallet
Weight
per pc.
LMI G2 48V 350-700mA 3-20V DIM slim  5 pc(s). 50 pc(s). 3,000 pc(s). 0.013 kg
LMI G2 48V 350-700mA 20-42V DIM  5 pc(s). 50 pc(s). 3,000 pc(s). 0.012 kg
LMI G2 48V 350-700mA 20-42V DIM slim  5 pc(s). 50 pc(s). 3,000 pc(s). 0.013 kg
LMI G2 48V 700-1050mA 3-20V DIM slim  5 pc(s). 50 pc(s). 3,000 pc(s). 0.016 kg
1Only compatible with Tridonic‘s 48 V DC-String system.

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Data sheet 09/18-CO104-2
1. Standards
UL 8750
CSA C22.2
FCC Part 15
Product not designed for European Economic Area.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
2. Thermal details and life-time
2.1 Expected life-time
3. Installation / wiring
3.1 Circuit diagram
LC 48V DC-STR UNV FO lp
48 V
PRI
120/277 V
L
N
0/50/60 Hz
+
–
~
~
LMI 48V
48V
input
LMI 48V
48V
input
BRIDGE 0-10V
PLC DC STR lp
+
–
0-10V (+)
0-10V (–)
0 – 10 V
Dimmer
48 V
3.2 Wiring type and cross section
The wiring can be in stranded wires with ferrules or solid with a cross section
of 0.2–1.5 mm² / 24 – 16 AWG.
Strip 8.5–9.5 mm / 3/8 inch of insulation from the cables to ensure perfect
operation of the push-wire terminals.
Use one wire for each terminal connector only.
3.3 Loose wiring
Press down the “push button” and remove the cable from front.
8.5 – 9.5 mm / 0.33 – 0.37 inch
wire preparation:
0.2 – 1.5 mm² / 24 – 16 AWG
3.5 Hot plug-in
BRIDGE is suitable for hot plug-in.
Devices will be switched off shortly for fadetime configuration at hot plug-in.
Maximum number of LMI LED Drivers is limited by 20.
1.1 Glow wire test
according to EN 61347-1 with increased temperature of 850 °C passed.
Life-time is limited by DC power supply.
Max. tc point temperature must not be exceeded.
To use dimming functionality use dimmable LMI LED drivers with “DIM” in
the product name.

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4.2 Dimming characteristics
4.3 Control input
Control input (0 – 10 V)
Control input open max. dimming level
Control input short-circuited off (stand-by)
Interface current range 540 µA
Max. permitted input voltage ± 13 V
Voltage range dimming 1 – 10 V
Input voltage < 1 V off (stand-by)
Input voltage > 10 V max. dimming level
To the 0...10 V interface passive potentiometers or 0...10 V voltage sources
can be connected.
Control with passive potentiometers
To accurately adjust light levels it is recommended that you use a 22 kΩ
potentiometer. If another potentiometer value is already in use, then install a
suitable resistor in parallel or series.
Control with a 0...10 V voltage source
The 0...10 V input is supplying a control current for operation with passive
potentiometers. In the event of using an active voltage source please be
aware that this source has to be able to sink a current of 2 mA to enable
correct adjustment.
In this case the voltage source has to supply a minimum current of 2 mA
to reach the maximum needed output voltage of +10 V.
0
70
100
01 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
Vdim [V]
Dimming level [%]
80
90
10
20
30
40
50
60
4.1 Dimming
Dimming range is 1 to 100%.
4. Electrical values
7.1 Conditions of use and storage
Environmental conditions: 5 % up to max. 85 %,
not condensed
(max. 56 days/year at 85 %)
Storage temperature: -25 °C up to max. +60 °F
The devices have to be acclimatised to the specified temperature range (ta)
before they can be operated.
7. Miscellaneous
7.2 Additional information
Additional technical information at www.tridonic.com →Technical Data
Guarantee conditions at www.tridonic.com →Services
Life-time declarations are informative and represent no warranty claim.
No warranty if device was opened.
BRIDGE sends stand-by command to LMI LED Drivers from operation to
stand-by for a voltage of < 0.8 V and from stand-by to on for a voltage
of > 1 V.