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    Operation/Reference Guide Lighting Controls Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules RE-DM4 RE-DM6 Last Revised: 9/29/2011[...]

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    AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited W arranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partn er which include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity . AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) ye a[...]

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    Table of Contents 1 RE-DM4 and RE-DM6 RADIA Ec lipse Dimmer Modules Table of Contents Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules ..... ..................................................................... 1 Overview .............................. ......................... ................... .................... .................... 1 Radia Eclipse RE-DM4 Dimmer[...]

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    2 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Module s Table of Contents Connecting High-Voltage Input Power and L oads .. ............. ................ ............. ............. 1 6 RDA-ENC6B 120/208 VAC line inpu t (three pha se) ............. ................ ............. ............. 1 7 RDA-ENC6B Three Pha se Line Input Connector Reference .[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 RE-DM4 and RE-DM6 RADIA Ec lipse Dimmer Modules Initial Level Statu s Reporting .................... ................... .................... .................... ... 35 Channels ............................... ......................... ................... .................... .................. 36 SEND_STRINGs .................[...]

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    4 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Module s Table of Contents Ramp to Level .............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. 4 7 Undefine Dimme r (NEW) . ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ............. .......... 47 Phase Quer y ([...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules 1 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules Overview This section pro vides basic specif ications for the RE -DM4 (4 -Channel) and RE-DM6 (6-Channel) Integrated Dimmer Modules. Radia Eclipse RE-DM4 Dimmer Module The RE-DM4 (120 V A C: FG706-01 ; 240 V A C: FG706-02 ) controls up to s[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Mo dules 2 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RE-DM4 Specifications Suggested Loads RE-DM4 Specifications Dimensions (HW) 5.75" x 10.0" (146.50 mm x 254.00 mm) Line Input • 120, 240 V AC, single phase, 2W+G , 50/ 60 Hz, 2400 W , one feed • 120, 120/240, 240 V AC, single phase, 3W+G , 50/60 Hz, 4800 W[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules 3 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Caution: Pre-In stallation No tes  All Class 1 and 2 wiring must be conne cted to their dedicated terminals.  Class 1 wiring should be connected through the top of the enclosure, and Class 2 wiring through the bottom.  Load conductors must be same siz[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Mo dules 4 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RE-DM4 Lighting A pplicatio n Drawings The RE-DM4 has two preferred lighting applicati on method s, as sho wn in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5: FIG. 4 Lighting Applicat ion for the RE-DM4, Example A FIG. 5 Lighting Applicat ion for the RE-DM4, Example B Example A Single input Sing[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules 5 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Radia Eclipse RE-DM6 Dimmer Module The RE-DM6 6-Channel Integr ated Dimmer Module (120V : FG706-03 ; 240V : FG706-04 ) controls up to six circuits with six 1200-watt onboard dimmers (FIG. 6). The RE-DM6 is designed for use with the RD A series of enclosures, in an AMX [...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Mo dules 6 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RE-DM6 Specifications Suggested Installation Loads RE-DM6 Specifications Dimensions (HW) 5.75" x 10.0" (146.05 mm x 254.00 mm) Weight 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) Line input • 120, 240 V AC, single phase, 2W+G , 50/ 60 Hz, 2400 W , one feed • 120, 120/240, 240 V AC,[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Modules 7 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Caution: Pre-In stallation No tes  All Class 1 and 2 wiring must be conne cted to their dedicated terminals.  Class 1 wiring should be connected through the top of the enclosure, and Class 2 wiring through the bottom.  Load conductors must be same siz[...]

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    Radia Eclipse Dimmer Mo dules 8 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RE-DM6 Lighting A pplicatio n Drawings The RE-DM6 has two preferred lighting applicat ion methods, as sho wn in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9. FIG. 8 Lighting Application fo r the RE-DM6, Method A FIG. 9 Lighting Application fo r the RE-DM6, Method B Example A Single Input Single-[...]

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    AMX Lighting Systems 9 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les AMX Lighting Systems Overview The AMX Radia Lighting Control System TM employs a dual-platform program ming architecture that supports the NetLinx programming language. Th e AMX Lighting product li ne is modular by design, and inclu des a wide va riety of integrated dimmer con[...]

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    AMX Lighting Systems 10 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules AMX Lighting Contro l Equipment (Cont.) Integ rated dimmer control modules RE-DM4 4-channel integrated dimmer control module (120 or 240 V AC) RE-DM6 6-channel integrated dimmer control module (120 or 240 V AC) Dimmer modules RDA-CKM Dual Choke module (350 µS) RDA-PSM Power s[...]

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    Installation 11 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Installation Space Requirements AMX Lighting control installations requi re very l ittle space. S pace for en closures is th e main concern. All enclosures are mounted flush on a v e rtical surface, and mu st hav e a mi nimum clearance of 12" (304.8 mm) above and below to allo w[...]

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    Installation 12 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Conduit Conduit runs depend on the enclosures you use and their AMX Lighting modules. All enclosures ha ve conduit knockouts on the top for high-v oltage connections, a nd knockouts on the bottom for lo w-voltage con nections. All conduit knockouts allo w for 1/2, 3/4, and 1-inch (12.[...]

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    Installation 13 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les RDA Enclosure Dimensions RDA-ENC2, -ENC4, and -E NC6 enclosure and di mensions FIG. 12 shows the dimensions for the RD A-ENC2, RDA-ENC4, and RD A-ENC6 enclosures. RDA-ENC6B and RDA-ENC12B enclosures and dimensi ons FIG. 13 shows the dimensions for the RD A-ENC6B and RD A-ENC12B enclo[...]

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    Installation 14 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Mounting AMX Lighting Enclosures AMX Lighting enclosures must be mounted on a v ert ical surface with a mi nimum of 12" (304.8 mm) clearance above and belo w the enclosure. FIG. 14 sh ows the centerline refere nce points and dimensions. 1. Remov e the front cov er by removing the[...]

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    Installation 15 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les High-Voltage Connections FIG. 15 shows an e xample of a high-v oltage connection for an RE-DM4 controller .  Each AMX Lighting modul e has its high-vo ltage connectors marked on its circuit board.  Line, load, and neutral s are also clearly ma rked. Connecting High-Volt a[...]

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    Installation 16 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RDA-ENC6B 120 VAC Single Phase Line Input FIG. 17 shows a 120 V A C single-phase (2 W + G) wiri ng diagram for the RD A-ENC6B line input terminal block. RDA-ENC6B 120/240 VAC Li ne Input (Single Phase) FIG. 18 sho ws a 120/240 V A C single-phase (3 W + G) wiring diagram for the RD A-E[...]

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    Installation 17 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les 1. Connect the green ground wire(s) to th e copper ground lug on the enclosure. Ensur e the gr ound wir e is pr o perly connected to earth gr oun d. 2. Connect the white neutral wire(s) to one of the terminals on the enclosure's neutral terminal block. 3. Provide a sepa rate neu[...]

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    Installation 18 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules RDA-ENC6B Three Phase Line I nput Connector Reference FIG. 21 shows a sample RD A-ENC6 three phase (4 W + G) line input connector and dimmer references. RDC-PFC Power Distribution And Line Input References FIG. 22 shows the po wer distribution and line i nput references for the RDC-PF[...]

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    Installation 19 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Installing RDM Modules In to an RDA Enclosure Installing any of the RDM modules is an easy task. Th e individual modules ar e shipped with the four mounting screws enclosed. FIG. 23 illustrates the inside of an RD A- ENC6 enclosure and the mounting slots. The modules are positioned i[...]

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    Installation 20 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Low-Voltage Connections The low-v oltage area in the AMX Lighting controllers contain connections and DIP switches for AxLink, dry closures, and module jack connectors. On the controller cards, low-v oltage po wer for the bo ard is supplied either by lin e power , optional auxiliary p[...]

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    Installation 21 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Red LED Status Indicators (RE-DM4 only) The red LED's function is to indicate lev el. LED brightness increases as signal lev el increases from 0 to 100. The LED indicator is located abov e each extern al load connector jack on the control module. Configuring and con necting mult[...]

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    Installation 22 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Configuring and Connecti ng AxLink On all AMX Lighting controller s, DIP switch SW1 se ts the AxLink de vice numbe r . The device number is determined by the v alue of all the switch position se ttings. T he follo wing table sho ws the SW1 DIP switch positions and their values. The de[...]

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    Installation 23 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les External power The following table li sts the modules that use most of the operating po wer an AMX Lighting control module can supply . They may require e xtra po wer from the AxLi nk connection or an e xtern al po wer supply connected to the control module or module (s) when using m[...]

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    Installation 24 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Default Settings The follo wing tables sho ws the defaul t lo w-end settings, default preset time v alues, def a ult dry-closure presets and factory presets for AMX Lighting: Default Low-End Settings Function Low-end setting Channel 1 LE=0 Channel 2 LE=0 Channel 3 LE=0 Channel 4 LE=0 [...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configuration Pages 25 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Radia Lighting System Configuration Pages Overview The AMX Radia W eb pages provide a si mple interface from which an installe r/user may perform lighting system configuration and se tup tasks without needing access to an AM X touch pan el. The web pages [...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configur ation Pages 26 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Main Lighting System Page Clicking on the AMX Radia RE-DM4,Radia RE-DM6 - 41001:1:0 link opens the Radia Configuration Manager page (FIG. 30). This page displays basic system stat us information and options for na viga ting to and conf iguring a particula[...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configuration Pages 27 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Device Configuration Page This page provides the ability to na me your specif ic Radia device by typing an installation-specif ic label in the Lighting Ar ea Name field (FIG. 31). T o configure a particular de vice from the Device Configuration page: 1. I[...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configur ation Pages 28 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules T o modify an existing preset: 1. In the Device Configuration page, scroll down to th e preset to be modified. 2. For more information on the preset, c lick the Info b utton for the preset. This opens a new information box with the preset’ s dimmer and [...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configuration Pages 29 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les 6. T o save your changes, click the Accept button at the botto m of the Device Configuration page. T o create a new preset: 1. Scroll to the bo ttom of the Device Co nfiguration page and click the Add Preset bu tton (FIG. 34). 2. Enter a name fo r the ne [...]

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    Radia Lighting System Configur ation Pages 30 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules 6. Clicking the Recall b utton will recall the preset and the Tw e a k button will refresh and auto-sav e the preset with the current loa d lev els. The Recall and Tw e a k buttons are only enabled for e xisting a nd save d presets; ne ither b utton will [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 31 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les AMX RADIA Lighting Programming Overview The AMX Lighting Control SystAxLi nkem employ s the Axcess and SEND_STRING software progr ams to control the dimming of electronic ba llasts, incandescent lamps, lo w voltage track lighting, and a host of new transformers. Thi[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 32 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Presets: Defined vs. Undefined Levels Understanding the meaning of the terms "defined" and " undef ined", as used in the context of le vels in the Radia lighting system , is helpful . Each dimmer on t he Radia has a TRUE/F ALSE status associ ated [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 33 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les The room B panel has a similar ma pping between butt ons and presets:  Meeting Mode -> Preset 4 -> Feedback from channel 4  Presentation Mode -> Preset 5 -> Feedback from channel 5  Of f -> Preset 6 -> Feedback from channel 6 One [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 34 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Programming Commands The AMX Lighting system uses four main types of programming commands: Setup, Record ing, Status, and Operation commands. The followi ng description applies to th e AxLink Command Structure. Setup commands These types of commands are global comman[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 35 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les T o correct for anomalies in the d imming performance of various de vice s, the AMX Lighting controller has provisions to set an ind i vidual lo w-end trim for ea ch of the six dimming ch annels. The AMX Lighting dimming system emplo ys a lo w-end cut-of f that allo[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 36 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Channels The channels are define d as follo ws: SEND_STRINGs The Radia supports a large number of strings, which can be us ed to allo w interacti on with a person using a terminal. Th ese strings remai n primarily to facilita te backwar d compatibility for other AMX [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 37 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Ramp Dimmers Up This function ramps up the specif ie d dimmer(s) until the ramp is st opped or the dimmer(s) reach 100%.  Since this function uses the term inating carriage return (ASCII 13) to stop ramping, do not send the carriage return with the string. [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 38 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Stop Ramping Dimmer This function stops the specif ied dimmer(s) from ramping. This command wil l also stop the rampi ng of dimmers that are being ramped by the PU and PD commands. Ramp Active Preset Up This function ramps up the currently ac ti ve (last recalled) pr[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 39 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Stop Ramping Preset This function stops the ramping of the most recent ly ramped preset. Recall Preset This function rec alls the sp ecifie d preset o ver a n optionally specif ied time. If time is not specif ied, then the ra te used when sa ving the preset used. Re[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 40 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Set Curve This function sets the specif ied dimmer(s) to follow the specif ied curve. Curve Status This function returns the curv e assigned to each dimmer . If <pack> is specif ied, it must be 1. Set Low End This function sets the minim um on percentage for th[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 41 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Dimmer Status This function returns the stat us of the specif ied dimmer .  The use of multiple dimmers (e.g. 'A', '&', and '-') are not allo wed with this function, and their use will return an error .  If the le vel of[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 42 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Set Default Ramp Time This function sets the default ramp rate for r amping string s an d channels (e.g. 'U', 'D', 'PU', 'PD'). The specified ramp rate is the time required to ramp from 0 to 100%. Ramp To Level This function ra[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 43 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Phase Query This function queries the current st ate of th e phase detection system.  Phase zero-crossing dete ction occurs at all times.  In the presence of a phase/zero-cross error , the AxLink LED will blink very fast (>10Hz) and all string respons[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 44 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules SEND_COMMANDs The Radia Eclipse f irmware supports the SEND_COMM ANDs listed in the table belo w . The number of SEND_COMMANDs is expected to gro w as we trans ition away from using the SEND_STRING method of controlling Radia dimmers. Note that most SEND_COMMANDs do [...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 45 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Ramp Preset Down (NEW) This function ramps down the specified or currently acti ve (last recalled) preset until the ramp is stopped or the all dimmers in the preset reach 0%.  If <preset> i s not specif ied, then t he last recalle d preset is rampe d. ?[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 46 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Set Curve This function sets the specif ied dimmer(s) to follow the specif ied curve. Curve Status (NE W) This function returns the curv es assigned to each di mmer . The response will be an incoming COMMAND to the master . Set Low End (NEW) This function sets the mi[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 47 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Set Default Level Time This function se ts the time t aken for a le vel to change from its current le vel to a ne w lev el when usi ng a le v el command. Set Default Preset Time This function sets the time taken for a preset recall to ramp when no time is specif ied[...]

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    AMX RADIA Lighting Programming 48 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Phase Query (NEW) This function queries the current stat e of the phase detection system. Phas e zero-crossin g dete ction occurs at all times.  In the presence of a phase/zero-cross error , the Ax Link LED will blink v ery fast (more than 10Hz) and all string [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 49 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves Overview Thousands of different light ing f ixtures with unique shapes and st yles e xist, all desi gned to do something visibly different with ligh t. Any one of those f ixtures in a hundred differen t locations could produce a dif [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 50 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Dimmer manufacturers follo w or adopt a le vel to output ra tio called the Square Law curv e. It is an e xponential relationship between percentage of light percei ved and the percentage of light measured. The Square Law Curve is a presum ed relati onship between pe[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 51 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les The RDM-SWM and RDM-ZC modules uses the third dimmer characteristic of switching a r elay on or of f. The relay turn on le vel i ndicates the le vel at which the swit ch module tur ns on. This is ty pically set to 1 . A notable exce ption is Curve N, which is set a[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 52 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules The follo w ing table prov ides a general relationship be tween load type and wh ich curve to use: Standard Dim ming Curve (1 ) FIG. 39 shows the cu rve 1 v oltage output in 120 volts DC. Load Type Curves Incandescent Curve 1 – S tandard dimming curve Curve 2 – [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 53 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 40 shows the dimmer turning on to le vel 20 from an of f condition. It maintains th e lev el until the dimmer reaches a lev el above 20%, at which point the dimmer output starts to climb again. Con versely , it will dim do wn to 20% and maintain that le vel un[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 54 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 42 shows three dif ferent Low End Settings of 5% , 10%, and 20%. Each curve holds its assigned value until the dimmer le vel reaches 0. Ramping up from le vel 0 will turn on the lamps at three dif ferent lev els respectiv ely . Low End settings can be used to c[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 55 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 45 shows the lo w-vo ltage output of the RDM-HDC mo dule. The v oltage range is from 0 to 9 VDC when attached to test ballast. This c urve can be used with 0-10 VDC dimming ballasts. 0-10VDC Curve (3) FIG. 46 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . It has a sm[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 56 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 49 shows the output v oltage of the RDM-HDC module. The voltage range is from 2.6 to 9.3 VDC when attached to test ballast. This curve is primarily used with Advanc e Mark VII ballast us ing the RDM-HDC module. FIG. 47 Curve 3 at 120 VAC FIG. 48 Curve 3 at 240 [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 57 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les 0-12VDC Curve (4) FIG. 50 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . There is a noticeable gap at the low end. Curve 4 is a smooth fade until 15%, then it rolls of f sharply .  Relay turn on le vel = 1%  Dimming Range = 0 - 120 V AC. FIG. 50 Curve 4 Voltag[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 58 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 53 shows the output v oltage of the RDM-HDC modul e. Curve 4 is primarily used for contro l of Prescolite Intele ct Ballast, using the RD M- HDC module. Its range is from 1 to 12 VDC. Lutron FDB Curve (5) FIG. 54 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . It quick[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 59 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 57 shows the output v oltage of Curve 5 applied to the RDM-HDC mod ule. It turns on to about 2 v olts and rises to 12 VDC. There is a lar g e increase in output abo ve 98%. FIG. 56 Curve 5 at 240 VAC FIG. 57 Curve 5 Voltage ou tput in volts D C[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 60 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Advance Mark VII Curve (6) FIG. 58 shows the v oltage output of Curve 6 applied to a dimmer . Curve 6 will sm oothly dim the h igh end and extend the lo w-end range of dimming. This curve can be useful for dimming a pplications using transf ormers and requiring a mo[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 61 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 61 is a plot shows the output voltage of Curv e 6 ap plied to the RDM-HDC module. The turn on voltage is 2 VDC and rises to 12 VDC. Out put increases rapidly abo ve 95%. 12% Roll Off (7) FIG. 61 Curve 6 Voltage ou tput in volts D C FIG. 62 Curve 7 at 120 VAC F[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 62 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 64 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . This curv e follows the Standard dimming curve (Curv e 1) for the first half of its control. After Le vel 50, the curv e ro lls of f to 40 volts before cut of f. This provides a 30% reduction in dimming.  Relay t[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 63 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les 19% Roll Off (8) FIG. 68 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . This curv e follows the Standard di mming curv e (Curve 1) for the f irst 50% and th en le vels off t o a 50 v olts cut- o ff. This can be used on Advance Mark X ballasts.  Relay turn on le vel [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 64 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 69 shows the output v oltage of the RDM-HDC module. The low end starts at 4 volts and slo wly rises to 12 VDC. This curve provides precise mid-range dimming. 33% Roll Off (9) FIG. 69 Curve 8 Voltage ou tput in volts D C FIG. 70 Curve 9 at 120 VAC FIG. 71 Curve [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 65 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 72 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . Curve 9 star ts at 70 volts and rises to 120 volts for a dimming range of 40%. This curve can be used to dim some fan motors. Use this curv e when very little vol tage range can be tolerated.  Relay turn on le v[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 66 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules S-Curve #1 (A) FIG. 76 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . Curve A is an alternate v ersion of th e Standard dimming curve (Curve 1). It rolls of f the high end quickly and extends the dimming range in th e middl e with a sharper roll of f starting at 20% dimmin[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 67 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 77 shows the output v oltage of the RDM-HDC module. Curve A starts at 2 v olt s and slo wly rises. It increases 3 vo lts in the last 10% of its trav el. This curve can be used wi th 0-12 VDC dimming ballasts like Prescolite Intelect ballasts. Log-Curve #1 (B) [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 68 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 80 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . It rolls off the high end slo wer and becomes somewhat linear until a roll-off at 18 V A C.  Relay turn on le vel = 1%  Dimming Range = 18 - 115 V AC. FIG. 81 shows the output v oltage of Curve B applied to[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 69 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Log-Curve #2 (C) FIG. 84 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . This curve starts at the low end at about 20 volts and gently rises to only 113 v olts. This curv e reduces dimming range by about 20% .  Relay turn on le vel = 1%  Dimming Range = 20 - 11[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 70 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 85 shows the DC output v oltage of Curve C applie d to the RDM-HDC module. It starts at 2VDC and rises to 10VDC. This curve can be us ed with 0-10 VDC dimming ballasts. S-Curve #2 (D) FIG. 85 Curve C Voltage ou tput in Volts D C FIG. 86 Curve D at 120 VAC FIG. [...]

  • Page 79

    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 71 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 88 shows the output v oltage of a dimmer . Curve D is an alternate versio n of Curv e A. It rolls of f the high end slower and extends the dimming ra ng e in the middle with a sharp roll of f starting at 25% dimming lev e l.  Relay turn on le vel = 1% ?[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 72 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 92 shows the output v oltage of the RDM-HDC modul e. This is an incandesc ent dimmer alw ays on, starting at Le vel 9. Relay turn on le vel = 09. Th e RDM-HDC module will output 12 VDC abov e Lev e l 09. Always OFF Curve (O) FIG. 91 Curve N at 240 VAC FIG. 92 C[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 73 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 95 is an incandescent dimmer , alwa ys of f. No Lev el command will tu rn this dimmer on. Relay turn on le vel = none. The RDM-HDC module will output no v oltage. Always ON Curve (F) FIG. 94 Curve O at 240 VAC FIG. 95 Curve O Voltage ou tput in Volts RMS FIG. [...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 74 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 98 is an incandescent dimmer , alwa ys on. No com mand will tur n this dimmer of f. Relay turn on le vel = always on. The RDM-HDC mod ule will output a constant 12 VDC. FIG. 99 is the voltage plot of the original Radia MC Series in FDB mode. This is pro vided f[...]

  • Page 83

    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 75 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 100 Curve R at 120 VAC FIG. 101 Curve R at 240 VAC FIG. 102 Curves 5 & B at 120 VAC[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 76 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules FIG. 103 Curves 5 & B on the Radia Eclipse RE-DM6 at 120 VAC FIG. 104 Curves 6 & C at 120 VAC FIG. 105 Curves 6 & C on the Radi a Eclipse RE-DM6 at 120 VAC[...]

  • Page 85

    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 77 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les FIG. 106 Curves A & D at 120 VAC FIG. 107 Curves A & D at 240 VAC[...]

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    Appendix A: AMX Lighting Curves 78 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules[...]

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    Appendix B: Troubleshooting 79 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Modu les Appendix B: Troubleshooting Software Issues The follo wing items address software- r elated technical support issues and de scribe the steps necessary to use NetLinx software in T e rminal Emulator mode. Using PASS mode Use the P ASS mode with a computer running capabl[...]

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    Appendix B: Troubleshooting 80 RE-DM4 and RE-D M6 RADIA Eclipse Dimm er Modules Hardware Issues The following items address hardw are related technical support issues. Troubleshooting hardware The following table sho ws the different areas that should be check ed if a ha rdware problem arises. Y ou should make sure that each AxLink device nu mber i[...]

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    Appendix B: Troubleshooting 81 RE-DM4 and RE -DM6 RADIA Eclips e Dimmer Module s[...]

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