Varilight V-pro eclipse User manual

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Thank you for choosing a VARILIGHT V-Pro Eclipse intelligent trailing-edge touch/remote control dimmerswitch. This dimmer is suitable for 1-way

circuits. For 2-way (or multi-way switching) use a master unit with any number of V-Pro dimming slaves. N.B. This unit cannot be used in conjunction

with conventional switches in a 2-way circuit. Use only on an electricity supply of 216-253V a.c.

This dimmerswitch features V-Pro intelligent load detection

Which enables it to adapt to many different types of lighting load.

When the dimmer is switched on it will detect the load and adjust

its dimming pattern accordingly. Should you decide to change your

lighting at some time in the future then the dimmer will detect the

change and adapt its dimming pattern accordingly.

This product complies with European Safety Regulations

(IEC 669-2-1 or BSEN 60669-2-1) when used in lighting circuits

containing MCBs (minature circuit breakers). These can be rated

at 6A, 10A or 16A (preferably 6A for lighting circuits). Your

guarantee is not affected if you have an older lighting circuit

protected by fuse wire links.

THIS SWITCH IS SUITABLE FOR

 Mains voltage incandescent GLS or candle-shaped bulbs;

 Good quality dimmable electronic low voltage

transformers (including those requiring trailing-edge control)

[see “Transformers" box on the right];

 GU10 or similar good quality mains halogen bulbs

 Dimmable CFLs

 Dimmable LEDs

Always observe the recommended maximum load

[see "Overload Protection" box on the right]

THIS SWITCH IS NOT SUITABLE FOR

 Non-dimmable fluorescent bulbs and tubes;

 Wire-wound or toroidal transformers;

OVERLOAD PROTECTION:

s a safety feature, this dimmer is protected against overload and

overheating. (N.B. Some types of bulb can draw more current as

they age and overload the dimmer).

If the dimmer becomes too hot it will attempt to handle the

overload by reducing the brightness of the lamps. If it is unable to

do so the dimmer will automatically turn the lights off until the

overload is removed and the dimmer is switched off and then

switched back on again.

JQI

Reg. 802

Instructions For Fitting VARILIGHT

Intelligent Trailing Edge

Touch / Remote Control Dimmers

TRANSFORMERS:

Use only with quality dimmable electronic transformers. For

optimum performance choose VARILIGHT transformers*.

To calculate load, add the VA ratings of the transformers (not

the wattage of the bulbs). Choose transformers with a maximum

rating close to their lamp load (eg. Use a 50VA,, 60VA or 70VA

transformer to control a 50W low voltage bulb).

N.B. Certain transformers may not behave according to their

power rating when used with a dimmer. An overload will result

in the safety features of this dimmer turning down the brightness.

If so, change your transformer(s) (VARILIGHT transformer(s)

recommended); or remove one (or some) transformer(s) from the

circuit; or choose a higher rated dimmer instead.

* If a transformer appears as a highly inductive load, e.g. Wire-

wound or toroidal transformers, the dimmer will not work. To

protect itself it will turn off within 1 second.)

 Electric motors.

FITTING YOUR DIMMERSWITCH:

Read the instructions below carefully. Incorrect installation may damage the dimmer beyond repair. In case of any doubt or difficulty consult a

qualified electrician.

1. Switch off at the mains, then remove the existing switch and disconnect the wiring from the switch terminals at the rear, taking note of the present

wiring of the switch and the marking on the terminals. Where there are two or more wires together in the old switch, they must be kept together in

the dimmerswitch.

2. Ensure that any wall box is free of plaster lumps or projecting screw heads. Dimmerswitches on single-sized plates can be fitted to wall boxes having

60.3mm screw fixing centres and those with double-sized plates to wall boxes with 120.6mm fixing centres. Most models can be fitted into a box with

a minimum depth of 25mm. A box having 4 fixing lugs cannot be used without modifying it. The top and bottom lugs must be broken off or bent flat.

3. To connect the wiring for 1-way or 2-way circuits refer to the diagrams overleaf under the heading "Typical Lighting Circuits". Take care that no bare

wires project out of the terminals. Keep wires together in a terminal if they were together in your old switch.

4. Dimmerswitches having a metal front plate must be earthed by means of the earthing point on the dimmer.

5. After connecting the wires screw the dimmerswitch gently into the wall box so that the front plate is not distorted or cracked. Do not trap the wiring

between the rear of the dimmer and the back of the wall box.

6. Once installation is complete. Switch on the mains supply and switch on the dimmer, turning the control knob to give the desired light level.

1-Way, 2-Way and Multi-Way Circuits

In 1-way lighting circuits the light(s) are controlled by one switch. This dimmer should replace that switch. The live wire must be connected to the

terminal marked "Live↓" and the "load" wire to the terminal marked " ".

For 2-way or Multi-way circuits (where the light(s) are controlled by more than one switch) use this dimmer and any number of VARILIGHT dimming

slaves (total cable length from the master to the last slave should be no more than 50m) following the wiring diagrams below. It is not possible to use a

conventional switch in combination with this type of dimmer. To fit 2, 3 or 4-gang dimmers treat each group of terminals at the back of the unit as a

separate dimmer, wiring them into the lighting circuits as above. You may need a short length of wire to connect together the "Live↓" terminals.

Fig 1. Wiring for1-Way Circuits Fig 2. Wiring forMulti-Way Circuits Fig 3. Alternative Wiring for Multi-Way Circuits

OPERATION OF THE SWITCH

To initialise the dimmer, press the circular button on the front of the plate once for 2 seconds. The dimmer will respond by making the light(s)

brighter. A single press will now turn the light(s) on or off. To dim the lights, keep contact with the sensor until the desired light level is reached.

While contact with the sensor is maintained, the brightness will cycle up and down. To change the direction of the dimming cycle release and

then press the button again. When the brightness reaches the level you require, remove contact with the button.

Dimmers are pre-programmed to respond to button 1 and button 8 on the VARILIGHT remote control handset (purchased separately). Alternatively,

dimmers can be re-programmed to respond to any other button (2 to 7) on the VARILIGHT remote control handset or a spare button on many other

remote control handsets. [* See box below: USING YOUR OWN REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET]. If there is a button that you do not currently use

then you may be able to use it to control the dimmer by following these steps carefully (do not omit step 3):-

1. To set the dimmer into learning mode tap the sensor 6 times,

roughly once per second (each tap causes the light(s) to turn on or

off). After 6 taps on the sensor the lights will step up and down and

go off.

2. Within 15 seconds and from a distance of less than 1 metre

(3 feet) away, pointing directly at the button on the dimmer,

press and hold down the chosen button on the handset,

releasing after holding it down for a least 2 seconds.

The light(s) will turn on and turn off.

3. To confirm your choice, press and hold down the same button again, releasing after holding the button down again for at least 2 seconds.

If the programming has been successful, the light(s) will turn on and turn off. The lights then step up and down once to confirm. Try

controlling the dimmer with the remote control. If it does not respond return to step 1 above and try again. If the problem persists, try a

different button, a different remote control unit or purchase the dedicated VARILIGHT controller.

4. You can now use this button on the remote control to operate the dimmer. As with the touch sensor, a single touch on the remote control

button will turn the light(s) on and off. Holding the button down will make the brightness cycle up and down. To change the direction of the

dimming cycle remove contact and then press the button again. Release contact from the button when the desired light level is reached.

The dimmer can still be operated using the touch sensor.

5. For 2- gang models, repeat steps 1 to 4 for each sensor, teaching each one a different button so you can control each one separately.

You can change your choice of control button by following steps 1 to 4 again at any time.

SCENE SETTING: Even if you program the dimmer to recognise another button, it will still respond to button 8 on the VARILIGHT handset.

Therefore you can control several dimmers at once using button 8 provided the dimmers are within range of the VARILIGHT handset. For

example you could set a different light level for each of the remote control dimmers in a room using their individually assigned buttons and then

turn them all on and off with a short touch of button 8.

* USING YOUR OWN REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET: If you have a spare button on an existing remote control handset then you may be able

to use it to control this dimmer. Not all handsets are compatible with VARILIGHT dimmers but many are. If you try and program the dimmer using

your own handset and find that it does not respond then you will need to buy a VARILIGHT handset instead. In some cases the dimmer may

appear to learn the signal from your own handset but then respond to other handsets as well. In this case please use the reset function to restore

factory settings and buy a VARILIGHT handset instead. For best results, always choose a VARILIGHT handset.

RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS: Follow step 1 above. Press and hold the touch button on the dimmer for at least 4 seconds. The light will then

come on and fade to off to signal that the dimmer has been reset to its factory settings.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is it normal for the dimmer to be warm to the touch even when the lights are off? A small current passes through the dimmer even when it is off to maintain its

memory. This can cause the dimmer to feel warm to the touch.

2. Should I be concerned if the dimmer is very warm during use? The dimmer will become warm during use. The more lights the dimmer is controlling, the hotter it will

become. On its maximum load the dimmer can become very warm. As long as you have not overloaded the dimmer, this is no cause for alarm. If the dimmer is overloaded

it will turn the lights down or off.

3. What happens if I have a power cut? If for any reason the power is lost to the dimmer, it will still remember the button you have programmed it to respond to.

4. Why won’t my dimmer respond to the remote control? Check batteries are not flat and are connected properly to the contacts in the casing. Make sure you point the

remote control in the direction of the switch and that there is nothing in the way to block the signal. Move closer to the switch. For best results use the VARILIGHT handset.

5. The touch button does not work properly. This can be caused by the live and load wires being in the wrong terminals (see wiring diagram overleaf) or by the earth

wire not being properly sleeved.

6. The lights seem to be less bright when on full brightness. If the lights are drawing too much current the dimmer will attempt to handle this overload by reducing the

brightness of the lamps. This can occur when certain types of bulb age.

7. The dimmer keeps turning itself off.

(a) The dimmer may be doing this because it is grossly overloaded. Use lower wattage bulbs or dimmable electronic transformers to reduce the load. Otherwise use the

dimmer elsewhere on a suitable load.

(b) The dimmer will also turn off if you are trying to control an unsuitable inductive load (such as a wire-wound or toroidal transformer). In this case change the load to a

dimmable electronic transformer. If the dimmer is still “blocked” disconnect from and then reconnect to the mains electricity supply.

8. The dimmer responds to other buttons on my remote control handset(s). Repeat the programming procedure above, paying particular attention to holding the

handset less than a metre (3 feet) from the front of the dimmer and pointing directly at the lens when you press your chosen button. Be sure to complete the programming

procedure by confirming your choice as described at stage 3 of the programming instructions. For best results use the VARILIGHT handset.

9. How many slaves can be used with a master unit in a multi-way circuit? Any number of slaves can be used as long as the total cable length from the master to the

last slave is less than 50m.

GUARANTEE

Important: In case of any defect return the dimmer to our service department. This guarantee is in addition to and not in derogation of the statutory

rights of the purchaser and is offered so that you may have the benefit of our technical facilities. Should any defect occur in this unit within 12 months

of its purchase we will replace or repair the defective unit free of charge provided that: the unit has been correctly fitted according to the instructions