C-Bus Basic Training Manual Volume 2 ® 2A. C-Bus® Toolkit Software 2B. Basic Programming 2C. Advanced Programming 2D. DLT 2E. Network Bridges 2F.
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Contents Volume 2A. C-Bus® Toolkit Software 1.0 2.0 Scope 10 Learning Outcomes 10 PC Requirements 11 1.1 Hardware Requirements 11 1.2 Operating System 11 Installing the Software 2.1 3.0 4.0 5.0 Starting the Program The Menu 12 13 14 3.1 File Menu 14 3.2 Projects Menu 17 3.3 Help Menu 17 Using the Project Manager 18 4.1 Project 19 4.2 Network 20 4.3 Applications 20 4.4 Individual Application Addresses 22 4.5 Groups 23 4.6 Individual Group Addresses 24 4.
Contents Volume 2B. Basic Programming 1.0 Scope 35 Learning Outcomes 35 Basic Learn Mode 36 1.1 Learn Mode Operations 37 1.2 Super Learn Mode 39 2.0 Voltage Free Relay 40 3.0 C-Bus® Wall Switch 41 3.1 4.0 Functions 41 C-Bus Light Level Sensor 43 4.1 Groups 43 4.2 Ambient Light 43 4.3 Target 44 5.0 C-Bus PIR Occupancy Sensor 45 5.1 Adjusting the Light Sensor 45 5.2 Day Time Movement Detection 46 5.
Contents Volume 2C. Advanced Programming 1.0 2.0 Scope 49 Learning Outcomes 49 Voltage Free Relay 50 1.1 Unit Identification 51 1.2 Logic 52 1.3 Turn On 53 1.4 Recovery 54 1.5 Restrike Delay 55 1.6 Global 56 1.7 Status 57 Neo® 58 2.1 The Unit Identification Tab 58 2.2 Global Tab 59 2.3 Power Fail Tab 61 2.4 Key Functions Tab 62 2.5 Blocks Tab 65 Recall Levels 65 2.6 Indicators Tab 66 2.7 Scenes Tab 68 2.8 Environment Tab 69 2.
Contents Volume 2D. DLT 1.0 Scope 79 Learning Outcomes 79 Dynamic Labelling Technology Range 80 1.1 Introduction 80 1.2 Programming the DLT 80 1.3 About DLT Broadcasting 80 2.0 DLT GUI 81 2.1 Global Tab 82 2.2 Blocks Tab 83 2.3 Indicators Tab 84 3.0 Labelling 85 3.1 Labelling Groups 85 3.2 Labelling Scenes 87 4.
Contents Volume 2E. Network Bridges 1.0 Scope 91 Learning Outcomes 91 Network Bridges Introduction 92 1.1 Capabilities 93 1.2 Limitations 93 1.3 Construction 94 2.0 Network topology 95 2.1 Daisy Chain 95 2.2 Star 96 2.3 Combination 97 3.0 Multi-Network Project 98 3.1 Enter 1st Network Details (Network 254) 99 3.2 Add additional Networks 101 3.3 Alternative method of adding additional Networks 103 4.0 Network Bridge GUI 105 4.
Contents Volume 2F. Fault Finding Scope 109 Learning Outcomes 109 1.0 Fault Finding Chart 110 1.
Volume 2A C-Bus Toolkit Software 2A.
Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use C-Bus®. A fundamental technical background is required. This manual covers: • Various C-Bus Network specifications • C-Bus addressing concepts It is an ideal preparation before attending the C-Bus Basic Training Course.
1.0 PC Requirements Before installing the C-Bus® Toolkit software, ensure your PC meets the requirements below. 1.1 Hardware Requirements To run the C-Bus Toolkit you need a PC with at least: • Windows 98 • 128 MB of RAM • A Pentium II class processor or equivalent • 250 MB free hard drive space • A minimum Screen Resolution of 800 × 600 • A Serial COM port or Ethernet adaptor (or USB port and USB to RS-232 converter). • A CD-ROM drive (or USB drive) to load the software.
2.0 Installing the Software The C-Bus Toolkit software is available in a .zip file format. This provides smaller file size. The installation package may be downloaded from the Technical/Downloads/Software section of the . CIS website Installation Package This package is suitable for a new installation of the C-Bus® Toolkit, or upgrading. It installs all the components needed for you to run the C-Bus Toolkit.
2.1 Starting the Program To start the C-Bus® Toolkit program click the Windows Start button, navigate to the C-Bus Toolkit folder and click the C-Bus Toolkit icon. The default C-Bus Toolkit folder location is shown in (Figure 2). The C-Bus Toolkit start up screen is shown in (Figure 3). Figure 2 – Starting C-Bus Toolkit Figure 3 – The initial C-Bus® Toolkit screen 2A.
3.0 The Menu 3.1.1 Connect to Local Repository This connects to the Toolkit database and C-Bus Networks on the local PC. This automatically occurs when starting the Toolkit software. 3.1.2 Disconnect Project Repository Use this to disconnect from the local or remote database and C-Bus Network so you can connect to another location. 3.1.
3.1.5 Preferences Use the Preferences panel (Figure 6 and Figure 7) to confiy gure various features of the C-Bus® Toolkit. The options are described in Table 1 and Table 2. Features Tab Figure 6 – The Preferences panel (Features Tab) Network Activity Automatically Launch Dialogs Live Levels Causes the C-Bus Toolkit to display the correct values of all Group Addresses in real time. Application Log When enabled, the Toolkit records C-Bus events which it sees on the C-Bus Network.
Advanced Tab Figure 7 - Advanced Tab options Error Reporting C-Bus® Toolkit Feedback Log Log commands and errors to a file that can be sent to CIS when problems occur. Maximum Size A log size of 100kb is appropriate for dialup users. Broadband users may choose say 500kb to provide more diagnostic information. Shutdown C-Gate Servers Never leave C-Gate running after exiting C-Bus® Toolkit.Always: Close the C-Gate server when exiting C-Bus Toolkit.
3.2 Projects Menu 3.2.1 Add Project Create a new empty C-Bus® project. You will be asked if you 'want to add a Network to the new project'. If you answer yes, you will be prompted to provide a name for the Network, and to specify the Network connection details. 3.2.2 Scan Network Perform a live scan of the local Network using the default interface. 3.2.3 Search for Networks Use this to find every interface which is connected to your PC via a PC Interface (PCI) or Computer Network Interface (CNI).
4.0 Using the Project Manager NOTE: When you first run the C-Bus® Toolkit, you are presented with the “Welcome to C-Bus” window. To display the Project Manager, click the “Show Project Manager” icon. The Toolkit’s Project Manager is a tree-like structure containing the Projects present in the connected database. Each Project is represented by a folder containing its Networks, Applications, Units and other information in a series of sub folders.
4.1 Project When first installed, the C-Bus® Toolkit contains two example Projects; “CLIPSAL” and “home”. When a Project folder is selected, the Project window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 9). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Project window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 3.
4.2 Network A Project may contain up to 255 Networks. When a Network is selected the Network window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 10). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Network window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 4. Figure 10 – The Network window is displayed when a Network folder is selected in the Project Manager Icon Function Hide Project Manager Hides the Project Manager, providing more room for the Network window.
Figure 11 – The Applications window is displayed when the Applications folder is selected in the Project Manager Icon Function Hide Project Manager Hides the Project Manager, providing more room for the Applications window. Add Application to Network Adds a new Application to the current Network. You are prompted to enter an Application Address, Name and Description. Table 5 – Applications window icons and their functions 2A.
4.4 Individual Application Addresses Many individual Application Addresses (such as Enable Control, Heating and Lighting) may exist in a Network. Each available Application is represented by a folder within the Applications folder. When selected, a corresponding Application window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 12). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Application window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 6.
4.5 Groups The Groups folder displays individual Group Addresses that exist in the current Application. When selected, the Groups window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 13). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Groups window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 7.
4.6 Individual Group Addresses Many individual Group Addresses (such as Kitchen, Dining Room or Group 12) may exist in an Application. Icons within the Groups folder represent each available Group. When selected, a corresponding Group (Details) window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 14). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Group (Details) window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 8.
4.7 Units This is where the physical C-Bus® units can be viewed and configured. When selected, the “Units in Database” window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager. In this window you can add C-Bus units to a project before they are installed or connected. You can configure the units, which can later be transferred to physical units when a connection to C-Bus is established. When the Network is open, a “Units on Network” window is displayed under the “Units in Database” window.
Icon Function Hide Project Manager Hides the Project Manager, providing more room for the Units windows. Add Unit Adds a new unit to the database. You are prompted to select a unit from a list of known unit types. You can then enter a Serial Number, Unit Address and Name (tag) for the unit. Delete Unit Deletes a unit from the database. All to Network Transfers the configureuration data of all units in the Database to units of the same type with the same Unit Address on the Network.
4.8 Topology When Topology is selected the Topology window is displayed to the right of the Project Manager (Figure 16). Functional icons are provided at the top of the Topology window. When clicked on, these perform the functions listed in Table 11. Figure 16 – The Topology window is displayed when Topology is selected in the Project Manager Icon Function Hide Project Manager Hides the Project Manager, providing more room for the Topology window.
5.0 Example: Scanning a New C-Bus® Network This example demonstrates how to scan a new C-Bus® Network. 1. Open the C-Bus Toolkit to display the screen in (Figure 17). Figure 17 - C-Bus Toolkit 2. Select “Set Default Interface” from the File menu (Figure 18).
3. You need to select an interface through which to communicate between your PC and the C-Bus® Network (Figure 19). Select either: • Serial (PCI) for use with a PC Interface, and select a COM port • IP Address (CNI) for use with a Computer Network Interface, and enter an IP address and port. NOTE: Before a new CNI can be used to communicate with a C-Bus Network, it must be programmed with an IP Address using the Lantronix Device Installer software.
6. Once the C-Bus® Toolkit finds a C-Bus Network, it retrieves the Project Name from the PCI or CNI. The default Project Name for new C-Bus units is CLIPSAL. You are then presented with three options (Figure 22). You can choose to either: • Open or create the Project (using the Project Name retrieved) • Select from a list of existing Toolkit Projects • Create a Project with a different name. Figure 22 - Open Project 7. For this example, select “Create a Project with a different name”.
8. The software continues to scan the C-Bus® Network, identifying C-Bus units and adding them to the specified Project. If it finds any Unit Address conflicts (multiple units with the same Unit Address), the software asks you if you want to unravel the units (automatically reassign Unit Addresses to resolve the conflicts). If this is the case, choose Yes to unravel. Units are added to the “Units on Network” window of the Project, shown in (Figure 24). Figure 24 - Scanned Network 2A.
9. It is good practice to keep Databases of Networks that you work with. This has a number of benefits: • The Project can be customised without the Network being connected. • Unit programming can be quickly accomplished when replacing Units. • Working with units in the Database is faster than working with units on the Network. To add the units on the Network to the Database, click the “All Units -> DB” icon. You are presented with the Transfer Units panel (Figure 25). Click the Transfer button.
10. The Network and database views will now match as shown in (Figure 26). The C-Bus® Network is ready to be programmed. Figure 26 - Matching Database and Network 2A.
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Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use C-Bus®. A fundamental technical background is required. The manual includes basic programming information for C-Bus: • Voltage free relays (a common output unit) • Wall switches • PE cell light level sensors • PIR occupancy sensors. It is an ideal preparation before attending the C-Bus Basic Training Course.
1.0 Basic Learn Mode The C-Bus® 2 system features a mode, called Learn Mode, which allows Units on a C Bus Network to listen to each other and learn what they need to do by simple button presses on the Units. To identify which are capable of entering Learn Mode check: • Any label indicating C-Bus2 • Purple coloured case on output units. • Orange LED’s on the input units.
1.0.4 Selecting Key Inputs Once the loads have been selected, the user may choose one or more Input Units to control those loads. Select the Input switch(es) required to control the loads. If you make a mistake simply press the key again to deselect it, and remove it from the current Learn operation. The simplest association is one involving a single switch and a single load.
1.1.3 One and Two Key Configurations The single key On/Off configuration may be extended so that one key turns the load on and one turns it off. This is done during Learn Mode by pressing two adjacent keys on a single Input Unit. After exiting from Learn Mode, the first key will turn the light on and when the second one is pressed it will turn off. When the 'on' key is pressed, the indicators on both keys will light since they are both associated with the same load.
the key. If the key is released before the first double flash, a 5 second timer will be set. This can be useful for testing purposes. When a timer function has been selected the LED will give a single flash at 1 second intervals to ensure the user is aware of this function being selected for that key. 1.
2.0 Voltage Free Relay This section explains the basic programming of the C-Bus® L5512RVF 12 Channel Voltage Free Relay. C-Bus output units contain many common elements. These include: • Channel Assignment • Advanced tab. This shows the panel displayed when editing the L5512RVF. Group Addresses are allocated for each channel on the relay. An existing Group is selected from the drop-down menu.
3.0 C-Bus® Wall Switch This section explains the basic programming of a 2000 Series Standard C-Bus® Wall Switch. C-Bus input units contain many common elements. These include: • Key Assignment • Functions • Advanced tab. (Figure 4) shows the panel displayed when editing a C-Bus wall switch. Group Addresses are allocated for each input (where there are multiple inputs). An existing Group is selected from the drop-down menu.
Function Action On Set on Off Set off On/Off Alternate between set on and off Dimmer Dim up or down, according to the dimmer function mode, which is set by clicking the properties button. There are two dimmer modes, Toggle and Memory.Toggle:A quick button press alternates between set on and off. The dimmer switch does not remember a specific brightness level. A long button press alternately dims up and down.Memory:A quick button press alternates between a set to the previous dim level, and set off.
4.0 C-Bus® Light Level Sensor The C-Bus® Light Level Sensor is a device used to measure ambient light, and transmit messages over the C-Bus Network in response to changing levels. It is designed to operate within the range of 40 to 1600 lux. The sensor is capable of controlling the level of a group from 0 to 100%, or switching it on or off when a light level threshold is crossed. The sensor can be enabled or disabled from a Group Address. Figure 5 – Editing a PE Light Level Sensor unit 4.
4.3 Target There are two values which determine the level at which the sensor responds to a change in ambient lighting levels: • Target Lux — the threshold lux level below which any “Light Level” or “Light On/Off” group is activated. When used with dimmers you can think of this as the level of lighting that you would like to maintain. • Margin — the level of variation from the Target Lux level at which the threshold operates.
5.0 C-Bus® PIR Occupancy Sensor Currently there are three types of C-Bus® PIR Occupancy Sensor; two indoor models and an outdoor model. Each has the following features: • Passive infrared movement detection • Threshold adjustment on the physical unit • Timer expiry actions, software adjustable from 0 to over 18 hours • Separate day-time and night-time movement facilities • A sunset switch facility • A security pulse facility. Figure 6 – Editing a PIR Occupancy Sensor 5.
5.2 Day Time Movement Detection This activates a group whenever the ambient lighting level is above the threshold set on the light level sensor, and movement is detected. The selectable group is located next to the PIR Day Move function. A timer can be used to perform an action (such as switch a group off) a definable period of time after movement is detected. Timer options can be seen in (Figure 7). They are accessed via the properties button. Figure 7 – Timer options 5.
5.6 Functions Tab The Functions tab (Figure 8) is accessible when the 'Advanced >>' button is used to display the advanced options. It allows the user to configure the C-Bus® PIR Occupancy Sensor in the same way as a Standard C-Bus Wall Switch. Figure 8 - Functions Tab 2B.
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Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use C-Bus®. A fundamental technical background is required. The manual includes advanced programming information for: • A voltage free relay (output unit) • The Neo® (input unit) • Scene control. It is an ideal preparation before attending the C-Bus Basic Training Course.
1.0 Voltage Free Relay When editing a unit, the Edit panel displays options in either a Simple or Advanced format. The format is changed by clicking the Advanced or Simple button on the Edit panel. This section explains the advanced programming options available for the C-Bus® L5512RVF 12 Channel Voltage Free Relay.
1.1 Unit Identification Options are organised in different categories, and placed on different tabs. The Edit Unit panel in (Figure 1) has the Unit Identification tab selected. Table 1 lists the options on the Unit Identification tab, together with their description.
1.2 Logic The Logic tab provides more complex functionality. Up to four groups can be logically compared with the channel group assignments to determine what the channel output states will be. In the example in (Figure 2), the Outside Light group is assigned to Channel 11, and the Light Sensor group is a Logic Group used in conjunction with Channel 11. Since the And logic function is selected, Channel 11 will switch on only when both the Outside Light and Light Sensor Groups are enabled.
1.3 Turn On In relay units, the Turn On Threshold levels (Figure 3) determine the level at which output units switch on in response to their controlling group levels. In dimmer units, the Turn On Threshold levels determine the minimum and maximum output levels which are used in response to controlling group levels.
1.4 Recovery The Recovery tab shown in (Figure 4), allows you to set the state that each channel defaults to when recovering from a power failure. When a channel’s Auto Level Store option is checked, each channel will be restored to the level it was at when the power failure occurred. Alternatively, the values selected on the sliders will be used as the restore levels. As with the Turn On tab, a Synchronise Sliders option allows all sliders to be adjusted to the same level using one slider.
1.5 Restrike Delay The Restrike Delay is primarily intended for use with lamps that must be allowed to cool down before they are restarted. Such lamps are typically metal halide or sodium vapour. The delay is set via a slider (Figure 5), to a value of up to 42 minutes and 30 seconds (in 10 second increments). The Restrike Delay applies to channels which have the option checked. Once a channel is turned off, it cannot be turned on until the set delay time has expired.
1.6 Global Figure 6 – Editing the C-Bus® L5512RVF 12 Channel Voltage Free Relay, with the Global tab selected The Global tab provides several options, which apply to the unit as a whole. Unit options are described in Table 2. Learn mode options are described in Table 3. Option Description Enable C-Bus Clock Sets the status of the inbuilt C-Bus clock (enabled as default). Enable Burden Sets the status of the inbuilt Network burden (enabled as default, but only available if the Unit Address is 001).
1.7 Status The Status tab (Figure 7) displays the status of various device properties. These can be refreshed by clicking the Update Status button. Figure 7 – Editing the C-Bus® L5512RVF 12 Channel Voltage Free Relay, with the Status tab selected 2C.
2.0 Neo® This section explains the advanced programming options available for the C-Bus® Neo® Wall Switch. 2.1 The Unit Identification Tab The Unit Identification tab (Figure 8) contains the same options as the C-Bus L5512RVF 12 Channel Voltage Free Relay with the addition of a Secondary Application. This allows the use of two different applications on the one unit.
2.2 Global Tab Figure 9 – Editing a C-Bus® Neo® Wall Switch, with the Global tab selected 2.2.1 Debounce The buttons used in wall switches are mechanical and may exhibit contact bounce during switching. To achieve reliable switching operation, a preset time period must occur before the unit responds to a button being pressed. This is the debounce time. PIR sensors also have an adjustable debounce time, which can be used to reduce their sensitivity by increasing the debounce time.
2.2.4 Ramp 2 This parameter gives the time taken to ramp a light from minimum to maximum brightness (or vice versa), using the Ramp Off or Ramp Recall Key Commands. The default value is 12 seconds. 2.2.5 Status Report Wired C-Bus® uses a status reporting system (known as an MMI), which provides automatic detection and correction of discrepancies between the states of grouped inputs and outputs. This status reporting occurs at periodic intervals.
2.3 Power Fail Tab The Power Fail tab shown in (Figure 10), allows you to set the level that each channel defaults to when recovering from a power failure. Note that Recovery tab settings in an output unit (such as a relay or dimmer) take precedence over Power Fail tab settings in an input unit. Generally, it is better to use the Recovery tab options in output units instead of the Power Fail tab options.
2.4 Key Functions Tab The Key Functions tab (Figure 11) provides advanced setup for each wall switch button, allowing configurations that are not provided for in the simple set up screen.
Function Action Idle No action Store 1 This stores the current level in internal the Recall 1 memory location (Blocks tab). When the Recall 1 function is used, the group level reverts to this state. The level is stored in non-volatile memory. No transmission is made over the C-Bus® Network. Downcycle The output level is ramped down to minimum. If the output is already at minimum, it ramps up to maximum.
Function Action Ramp Off The output level is ramped to the minimum level and then switched off. The ramp rate is set by the 'Ramp 2' parameter (Global tab). This function cannot be interrupted by the End Ramp function. A RAMP TO LEVEL message is transmitted over the C-Bus Network. Ramp Recall 1 The output level is ramped up or down (depending on the current level), to the level stored in the Recall 1 memory location (Blocks tab). The ramp rate is set by the 'Ramp 2' parameter (Global tab).
2.5 Blocks Tab The Block table (Figure 12) displays the operating configureuration of the wall switch. Each row in the table allows a Group Address to be associated with one or more input buttons. It is here that the Recall levels, Timer value and Expiry key function are specified. LED indicator assignments are also specified in the Block table. Figure 12 – Editing a C-Bus® Neo® Wall Switch, with the Block tab selected 2.5.
2.6 Indicators Tab The Indicator tab (Figure 13) provides options which affect the LED indicators on the Neo® unit. Figure 13 – Editing a C-Bus® Neo Wall Switch, with the Indicators tab selected The Neo supports several types of LED states and modes.
Change brightness after a button (key) is pressed This option has several features. When enabled: • The standard LED indicators do not function when the 'Enable night light' option is also enabled. • Instead, the changed brightness LED indicators take effect whenever a button is pressed. • The orange ID backlight LED levels temporarily change to the specified brightness whenever a button is pressed. • The blue night light LEDs (if enabled) turn off temporarily whenever a button is pressed.
2.7 Scenes Tab Figure 14 – Neo® Scenes Tab The Scenes Tab displays all scenes and the Group Addresses used. Unit storage used and number of screens is displayed. The Trigger Group can be created or selected from the drop down box at the bottom of the GUI. Scenes may be edited or created via the edit scenes button.
2.8 Environment Tab Figure 14 – Neo Scenes Tab The Environment tab allows Corridor Linking to be enabled and the necessary parameters to be set up. 2C.
2.9 StatusTab These features (Figure 14) are only available if the Network is open and connected to a PC. The C-Bus® voltage of this unit is displayed, and refreshed whenever the Update Status button is clicked. The Learn Mode Active feature indicates if the unit is currently in the learn mode state.
3.0 Scene Control The implementation of scenes has many benefits. At the press of one button, a C-Bus® user has the control of many individual loads. These loads may be turned on, off or dimmed to a level. There may be a requirement to have certain lights set to various levels for different functions. For example, say a dining room area has multiple low voltage lights. A scene could be used to set the light above the dining table to 100% and all others to 50%.
3.2 Programming the Neo® Step 1: Open the Neo Unit’s Edit Panel Open the Edit Panel of the Neo unit to be programmed, by double-clicking on the unit in the Database view (Figure 15). A typical Neo Edit Panel is shown in (Figure 18).
Step 2: Set the Function Type to Click on the Function drop down arrow for the Button 1 (Key 1) Group and select the function, as displayed in Error! Reference source not found.. Figure 19 – Selecting the Scene function The properties button appears next to the function type, as shown in (Figure 18). The Button 1 (Key 1) Group changes from to Scene 1. Figure 20 – Button 1 (Key 1) Group has been set to the function 2C.
Step 3: Creating the Scene Click on the properties button. You will be presented with the 'Define a Scene Button (Key)' panel (Figure 21). Here you can adjust the Ramp Rate which sets the speed at which levels will be applied when the scene is activated. Click the Edit Scenes button to activate the Scene Manager. Figure 21 – Defining a Scene Button The Scene Manager is displayed in (Figure 22), with Scene 1 selected. From here you can create and edit any of the scenes which the unit contains.
Groups are selected from the list on the right and added to the selected scene by clicking on the button that points left. The level of each group is set by moving the slider. In (Figure 23) the Dining Room group has been added to Scene 1. The Capture button lets you read the levels of the included groups live from a connected C-Bus® Network. When the Live button is selected, you can see changes in the levels of included groups on a connected C-Bus Network, as you adjust the sliders.
In (Figure 24), Scene 1 includes six groups and uses 15% of the memory that is available for that individual scene. Each scene in the 8 button Neo® may include up to 10 group addresses.
Step 4: Saving the Scene Click on the OK button to save the scene. The 'Define a Scene Button (Key)' panel becomes visible again. It lets you change which scene will be used by the input button. Click OK on this panel also. Figure 25 – The Scene has been saved Click on the Save button to save the changes you made to the Neo® unit. You will be prompted to select where you want the changes to be applied (Figure 26). The changes can be applied to the Physical Unit, the Database or both.
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Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use the C-Bus® Dynamic Labelling Technology (DLT) Unit. A fundamental technical background is required. To get the most out of this manual, be sure to: • Read all chapters • Perform all exercises. Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, you should be competent in: • Programming the DLT • Labelling the DLT • Setting the clock. 2D.
1.0 Dynamic Labelling Technology Range 5055DL C-Bus® Neo® ‘A’ Series DLT (rectangular plate) 5085DL C-Bus Saturn ‘A’ Series DLT (rectangular plate, dual bevel) Figure 1 - DLT Switch 1.1 Introduction C-Bus ‘A’ Series Neo and Saturn DLT input units are a range of high end C-Bus switches with Dynamic Labelling Technology (DLT). Units feature 5 physical buttons, which control up to 8 control groups. The LCD screen displays labels and status information for each button/control group.
2.0 DLT GUI Before we get into Languages and Labels, let’s check out the DLT Unit. Select a DLT unit in either view and choose to 'Edit Unit'. Figure 2 - DLT Programming GUI The DLT and Neo® GUIs are very similar though there are a number of important differences. The first one you’ll notice is that the keys are arranged vertically, with keys 1 to 4 on one tab and keys 5 to 8 on a separate tab.
2.1 Global tab DLT units don’t have infrared but they’ve acquired the ability to have their keys disabled by a Group on the Enable Application, very effective for public areas or child lock implementations. NOTE: Also ensure that the “Dynamic Labelling” option is checked, because otherwise the unit will not recognise the Labels you send to it.
2.2 Blocks tab The Blocks tab provides an overview of which groups are assigned to which keys. Figure 4 - DLT Blocks Tab 2D.
2.3 Indicators Tab The “Change brightness after a key is pressed” as seen on a Neo® option has been altered into a 'Key Press Activity' concept, where pressing a key is followed by an Activity Period during which the indicator brightness is changed. In addition you may choose to have the DLT unit fall back to displaying the first page after this period ends.
3.0 About DLT Units DLT Units (Dynamic Labelling Technology) contain a graphical display screen, which can display a label in association with each key on the unit. Labels can be a text string, pictographic symbols or a bitmap graphic. 3.1 Labelling Groups We now want to attach relevant labels to the keys. To achieve this the DLT programming of the Groups above needs to be saved to both the Database and the Physical Network. Navigate on the project manager to the Network level of the relevant project.
Figure 7 - Labelling DLT Groups Select the English Language and Highlight the Lighting application, now press the set default button. The option 'Only show Groups used in DLT Units' is checked by default. This ensures that only those Groups found on DLT units in the database and Network views are displayed, which is ideal for working with live Networks.
3.2 Labelling Scenes We will now apply labels to these scenes. As before, navigate to the project manager onto the Network level of the relevant project. Press the DLT Labels button. This time select the English Language and then the Trigger Control Application. Figure 8 - Labelling DLT Scenes 2D.
4.0 Setting the Time C-Bus® DLT input units contain a clock. The time is displayed at the base of the display when the clock is enabled and the time has been set. You can set the time from the DLT unit, or from certain other control units such as the C-Bus Colour Touch Screen. Setting the time on a DLT enables the clock on that unit. It also sets the time on other C-Bus units, which have their clocks enabled and reside on the same C-Bus Network.
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Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic skills needed to program and use The C-Bus® Network Bridges. A fundamental technical background is required. To get the most out of this manual, be sure to: • Read all chapters. Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, you should competent in: • Setting up multiple Networks • Configureuring Network Bridges. 2E.
1.0 Network Bridges Introduction The C-Bus® DIN Rail mounted Network Bridge, is a Network support device that provides a communication channel between C-Bus units on separate Networks. This makes programming and monitoring of C-Bus devices on remote Networks possible from a single point. The Network Bridge consists of two identical halves, each needing to be individually programmed with their own operating parameters.
1.1 Capabilities The C-Bus® Network Bridge allows: • Relaying of messages between Networks, to allow all Units on multiple Networks within the one installation to be programmed and monitored from a central location • Transmission of On, Off and Ramp to Level Commands, to allow the control of Output Units on one Network by Input Units on another. Units across several Networks can be assigned the same Group Address to provide this high level of control. 1.
1.3 Construction The C-Bus® Network Bridge consists of two functionally and electrically independent systems. Each system consists of a communication interface together with an associated micro-controller, which is powered by the Extra Low C-Bus voltage from the Network to which it is connected.
2.0 Network Topology The Network topology is the connection scheme between Networks. C-Bus® allows up to 7 Networks in depth (i.e. 6 bridges), but to minimise transmission delays, Network depth should be minimised. This is illustrated in the topologies below. Which can be found at the bottom of the tree for a particular project. On the computer screen the physical Network cable is represented by a Pink line and the square boxes with the diagonal line indicating the bridge.
2.2 Star (Figure 3) illustrates 4 Networks (3 bridges) with minimised depth. No message passes through more than one bridge to get to the Local Network (254) from a remote Network (Network (253), Network (252) or Network (251).
2.3 Combination (Figure 2) shows a DAISY CHAIN configured Network. Figure 3 shows a STAR configured Network. It should be noted that a COMBINATION of star and daisy chain could be implemented. Below in (Figure 4) shows one possible combination. Figure 4 - Combination of Star and chain Topology As can be see Network (253) 1st Floor, Network (252) 2nd Floor and Network (251) 3rd Floor are STAR connected to Network (254) Ground Floor.
3.0 Multi-Network Project A multi-Network project may be defined at the onset via the Project Manager. Starting a new project, and adding the necessary number of Networks achieves this. On the project manager side of the screen highlight ‘C-Bus® projects’ and then Press the Add Project Button, this will bring up the following box. Enter a project name with a maximum of 8 characters.
3.1 Enter 1st Network Details (Network 254) The details for the new Network will need to be entered. • The Network Name helps identify the Network rather than using the address • Select the relevant type of connection and Address. There are many methods of communicating with a C-Bus® Network. (Figure 6.0) shows a serial connection using Com1. This is the most common method and the easiest to setup. Figure 6 - Network Details 2E.
Another method of connecting to C-Bus® is by the use of a Computer Network Interface (CNI) (Figure 5.1) shows a CNI connection using an IP address and relevant Port. Figure 7 - CNI Network Setup Click on OK to confirm your choice of Network connection. At this point your project consists of one Network.
3.2 Add additional Networks Check that the relevant project is highlighted on the project manager. Press the Add Network button a similar box to (Figure 4.0) will appear. Enter the details for this Network Figure 8 - Selecting a Network Bridge Figure 9 - Add New Network When Bridge – Wired is selected the box will change allowing additional bridge Network info to be entered. (Figure 9) The Transit Network is the Previous Network that is connected to the bridge with regard to where the PC is located.
After you have added the Network bridge the following box (Figure 7) will appear which requests you to enter the Serial Number and/or Tag of both sides of the bridge. Entering this information helps quickly identify a particular bridge on larger Networks. Figure 10 - Bridge Serial Number Network Addresses are determined by the unit address of the other side of the bridge that is connected to this Network.
3.3 Alternative Method Of Adding Additional Networks Additional Networks can be added to a project when the bridge is physically connect to the Network. This method requires that the bridge is correctly addressed with regard as to the address of the Network it connects to. Using the Readdress button allows the altering of the unit address. Highlight the Bridge on the Network and you will notice that the button make Networks becomes available to be used. Figure 12 - Toolkit Showing Network Bridge 2E.
Pressing this button will automatically add a Network to the project, this will be seen on the project manager side of the screen. (Note the Network address is the same as the unit address of the bridge on the other Network). As this is being done live the new Network is added and is opened and running ready to be used.
4.0 Network Bridge GUI The Network Bridge GUI is somewhat similar to other C-Bus® GUIs. Unit Identification tab is where details about the Bridge are entered. The Connection tab allows programming of which applications will be passed across the bridge and to what destination Networks. The Global tab is where the Clock and Burden are set on. It is suggested that unless there is no alternative the Clock and Burden are selected elsewhere on the Network, for example on an output unit.
4. 1 Connection Tab Figure 15 - Connections Tab 4.2 This Bridge links to Network This option shows which Network the other side of the bridge is physically connected to. 4.3 Connect Applications The default setting of the bridge is to allow all applications to pass through the bridge, however if you do not want to send all applications through the Network it is possible to send just two Applications through the bridge. 4.
5.0 Group Addresses If the Network bridge is configured for two Networks to communicate to each other care should be taken when programming the with regard to Group addresses. The GA hexadecimal value is the description that is sent across a bridge; hence if two or more Networks have the same GA and messages are passed, then loads will be controlled on another Network when it is not required.
Given a multistorey building where by master control of a Network is required from a central point, for example security personnel on the ground floor by a C-touch. Control from one floor to another by general users is not required and all the floors are identical.
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Volume 2F Fault Finding 110 C-BUS TRAINING MANUAL - VOL 2
Scope This manual aims to provide an installer with the basic understanding on how to fault find a basic C-Bus installation. Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, you should be competent in: • Identifying simple software and hardware faults • Resolving simple software and hardware faults. 2F.
1.0 Fault Finding Chart The intention of this Fault Finding chart is to guide the user in deducing possible installation faults. It is not exhaustive and with experience you may be able to short cut certain areas. Have you checked the output unit? NO Unit LED on or flashing on Output unit YES YES Does key input LED operate when the key is pressed? FLASHING NO YES NO Press Local Toggle button for 2 sec.
It is very important that the physical side of the installation is correct before continuing with this Start NO/UNSURE Go back to pg 1.
1.1 Fault Finding Notes Note *1 Checking the Pink cat 5 between C-Bus positive (Blue and Orange) and Negative (Blue/white and Orange/white). Use a multimeter start on the DC voltage range to confirm there is no voltage . Then change to the ohms range, and break the circuit down in to segments until the short can be identified. If the Unit LED is flashing, check for short circuit between C-Bus negative and Brown/Brown-White and C-Bus negative and Green/Green-White.
Note*5 There appears to be no communications coming out of your computer. Check the RS 232 cable possibly the easiest way would be to try another one Are you using an USB to RS232 converter if so check that it is present on the device manager list and what comms port is it assigned to. Using the Help feature window provides type in device manager. Also have the drivers that come with the converter been installed see the manufacturer’s info.
Index Index ® Volume 2A. C-Bus Toolkit Software Volume 2B.
Index Volume 2C.
Index Volume 2D. Dynamic Labelling Index Volume 2F. Fault Finding Applications 85 Fault Finding Chart 120 Blocks tab 87 Fault Finding Notes 116 Disable All Keys 86 Dynamic Labelling 84 Global Tab 86 GUI 85 Indicators tab 88 Labelling 89 Labelling Scenes 91 Time 92 Index Volume 2E.
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