63249-420-409A2 NF3500G4 Controller Operation PDF
63249-420-409A2 NF3500G4 Controller Operation PDF
63249-420-409A2 NF3500G4 Controller Operation PDF
63249-420-409A2
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injury.
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against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Please note................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Legal information ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
FCC Class B .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operating the Display ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Using the Keys .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Navigating the Screen ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Basic Navigation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Returning to Previous Screen ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Changing a Value .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Entering or Changing a Name ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Selecting From a List ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
Saving Changes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Pop-Up Error Screen ............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Screen Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Main Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Accessing the Menu Screens ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Screen Access Levels and Sub Screens ............................................................................................................................ 13
Entering Screen Access Codes .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Programming a New System ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Communication Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting Up Ethernet Comms .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Setting up TCP/IP ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Setting up BACNET/IP ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Setting up Serial Comms ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Setting up Bacnet in Serial Comms .................................................................................................................................... 23
DMX512 Serial Comms Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Communication Parameter Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Configuring the Controller When Using DMX512 ................................................................................................................ 24
DMX512 Relationship to Inputs .......................................................................................................................................... 25
DMX512 Relationship to Zones .......................................................................................................................................... 25
DMX512 Relationship to Comms Loss ............................................................................................................................... 25
Blink Notice for DMX512 ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Setting Comms Loss Action..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Controller Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Setting up Circuit Breaker Timing ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Setting up the Clock ................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Setting Time and Date ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Clock Settings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Next Key The Next key moves the cursor to the next option, changeable value, or over a screen path symbol
(< or >)*.
Minus Key The Minus key is used to perform the following actions:
Toggle or scroll down through the choices of the highlighted item
Decrease the value of the highlighted item
Act as a shortcut key by moving the cursor to the left-pointing screen path symbol (<) when it is
on any right-pointing screen path symbol (>)*
Plus Key The Plus key is used to perform the following actions:
Toggle or scroll up through the choices of the highlighted item
Increase the value of the highlighted item
Enter a screen when a screen path symbol is highlighted (< or >)*
Basic Navigation
Follow the steps below to perform basic screen navigation:
1. Press the Back key or Next key to highlight the right-pointing screen path symbol (>).
2. Press the Plus key to navigate to the screen.
In the screen examples below, the cursor in the MAIN MENU screen is highlighting the SETUP
screen path symbol, leading to the SETUP MENU screen.
Changing a Value
To change a screen option value, follow these steps:
1. Use the Back key or Next key to navigate through the screen options and place the cursor over the
value to be change.
2. Press the Minus key or Plus key to change the value. The Plus key increases the value; the Minus
key decreases the value.
EXAMPLE: The cursor position can be advanced (Next key) to the Minutes value or can be
retreated (Back key) to <TIME/DATE. The cursor can only be moved over selectable fields when
the last selectable field in a screen is highlighted. Pressing the Next key will move the cursor to the
topmost field (<TIME/DATE).
2. Marked List – all available choices are displayed; selected options are marked with an underline
a. Press the Back key or Next key to move the cursor over an item in the list.
b. To select the item, press the Plus key while the item is highlighted.
The item is now underlined. In the example below, the days Monday through Friday are
selected.
c. To de-select an item, press the Minus key while the item is highlighted.
The underline disappears from the item. In the example below, the days Monday through Friday
are now deselected.
Saving Changes
Some changed controller data can be saved by editing a field and moving the cursor away from the
entered value, but all changes can be saved by exiting the current screen.
EXAMPLE: When changing an ON time from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, the new time becomes valid after
exiting the screen.
SCREEN OVERVIEW
This section describes the available controller screens and their general use.
Main Screen
Upon power up, reset, or time out, the Main screen displays:
The Main screen is the first screen shown on the controller. The controller returns to the Main
screen automatically if none of the keys are pressed during a 5 minute period.
The current time and date are displayed. The Rx (receive) and Tx (transmit) indicators show
Serial communications activity (they are blank at other times). The RUN or HALT mode is
displayed next to the time and day fields (see “Setting Operating Mode” under "Advanced
Operation Setup" for more information about RUN and HALT modes). An asterisk (*) next to an
E1, E2, or E3 indicates ethernet comms are being used.
NOTE: To assign a name for this controller, select "Menu" > "Setup" > "Controller" > "Controller
Name”.
Accessing the Menu Screens
To view the MAIN MENU screen, follow these steps:
1. From the Main screen, select MENU.
The MAIN MENU screen displays:
2. From the MAIN MENU screen, select one of the available menus (Status/Control, Setup, or
Advanced) to view.
The MAIN MENU screen provides navigational paths to all sub-menu screens. Navigate through
these sub-menus to configure the controller. Each sub-menu is listed in the Access Level table
below.
Screen Access Levels and Sub Screens
Every screen and property has an assigned access level. An access level enables or disables access to
certain controller screens and properties by preventing the cursor from selecting them.
NOTE: To control user access, an access code must be assigned to an access level. Once an access
code is defined, login through the controller’s screens is needed.
Example: Level 1 has an access code of 1234, and Level 2 has an access code of 9876. Login using
1234 to gain Level 1 access, or login using 9876 to gain Level 2 access. If incorrect codes are used,
then the controller cannot be accessed. The controller will return to the main screen.
Level 1 is the highest access level. It provides access to all controller functions. Defining an access
code for Level 1 is like setting a master password for a controller. All Levels 1-3 must be set to 0000
(default) to disable access code protection. Once the Level 1 code is changed from 0000, the correct
access code must be used to access the controller as a Level 1 user. Only Level 1 users may edit
access codes.
Zone Details X X X
Direct Details Control
Source Details X X X
Direct Source Details Control
By Source View Source Zones X X X
Assigned SP Days X X X
Modbus Status X X X
Clear Modbus TCP Status Counter
SUBnet Status X X X
Clear SUBnet Status Counter
BACnet Status BACnet Objects X X X
Input Details X X X
Direct Input Control
Sync X X X
By Zone X X X
Bus X X X
Controller X X X
Sources X
Priority X
Breaker View/Edit X
Test Breakers X
Delete Breakers X
Comms Loss X
NOTE: For access levels listed within the table, these functions are not individual screens, but are listed because of the different login levels required to be used.
NOTE: Level 3 access level for Status/Control screens only allows the viewing of the status' without changing other menu options within the screen.
Assigned Periods X X
BACnet/IP X
Assignments X
Timer X
Sync X
Clock Time/Date X X
Settings X X
DST X X
Controller Name X
Factory Defaults X
Operating Mode X
NOTE: For access levels listed within the table, these functions are not individual screens, but are listed because of the different login levels required to be
used.
NOTE: Level 3 access level for Status/Control screens only allows the viewing of the status' without changing other menu options within the screen.
2. Position the cursor over each digit location (*), using the + or - key to increase or decrease the
number to enter the assigned 4-digit access code.
3. Save the code entry by moving the cursor to the exit ACCESS CODES arrow (<) at the top of the
screen.
The entered access code is compared to the access code table, and the assigned login level is
displayed.
NOTE: A 5-minute timer restarts every time a key is pressed. When this timer expires, the entered
access code is cleared and the user is logged out.
COMMUNICATION SETUP
To set up communication parameters for the controller, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > COMMS.
The COMMS screen displays:
Setting up TCP/IP
To setup TCP/IP, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > COMMS > ETHERNET COMMS > TCP/IP.
The TCP/IP SETUP screen displays:
2. Select the communications options described in the "TCP/IP Communication Options" table.
Table 3: TCP/IP Communication Options
Option Description
IP Address The network address of the controller. Contact your network administrator for an available address.
Subnet Mask A mask, or filter, that selectively includes or excludes certain values used to determine the subnet of an
IP address. Contact your network administrator for the correct subnet mask.
Gateway Address Serves as an entry point to another network. Contact your network administrator for the address.
Setting up BACNET/IP
To setup BACNET/IP, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > COMMS > ETHERNET COMMS > BACNET/IP.
The BACNET/IP SETUP screen displays:
2. Select the communications options described in the "BACnet Communication Options" table.
3. Enable BACnet communications by toggling from "NO" (default) to "YES".
BBMD IP Any valid IP address The IP address of the BBMD to which this device will register
Default value: 000.000.000.000 itself as a ‘foreign device’.
BBMD UDP Port 0-65535 The UDP network port that the device will use for BBMD
Default value: 47808 communications.
BBMD Time to Live 0 – 65535 The time interval in seconds at which the device will renew its
Default value: 300 ‘foreign device’ subscription with the BBMD.
2. Select the communications options described in the "BACnet Comms Screen Parameters" table.
3. Exit the BACNET/IP COMMS screen to save settings.
Enabled YES or NO* Determines if ANY of the BACnet control objects for this device can be controlled from the
BACnet network.
YES shall enable control via BACnet communications upon exit of screen.
NO shall disable control via BACnet communications upon exit of screen.
Device ID Device ID value range: 0 – 4,194,303 (first The device’s unique 7-digit identification number.
seven digits of the device serial number*)
Control Enabled YES or NO* Determines if device control objects are seen by the BACnet network.
Breakers Exposed YES or NO* Selecting YES allows all breaker objects to be seen by external BACnet clients (the device
provides the same level of support provided for other BACnet objects).
Selecting NO conceals all breaker objects, preventing direct read/write access to breaker
objects. The device responds to all BACnet requests as if these particular objects do not exist.
APDU Timeout Timeout value range: 1 - 255 (200*) Determines the communication timeout value (measured in seconds) for BACnet data packets.
APDU Retries Retry value range: 1 – 5 (3*) Determines the number of APDU retries.
NOTE: *Default value
2. Select the communications options described in the "Serial Comms Setup", "232 Mode Setup", and
"485 Mode Setup" tables.
Table 6: Serial Comms Setup
Option Value Description
MB Address 1-248* Available and relevant only for Modbus modes. Only 1 Modbus Address is available even if both ports
are using the protocol. A selection of address 58 shall not be allowed for MB Agile mode.
C-Bus TCP Port 0-65535 Available and relevant only when selected 232 Mode is C-Bus.
(15000 is default)
BN Addr 0-127 (BACnet Address) Available and relevant only when selected 485 Mode is BACnet MS/TP.
BACnet Comms Screen Option (BACnet >) available only when selected 485 Mode is BACnet MS/TP.
C-Bus Selection will force 232 Baud Rate to 9600 and 232 Parity to NONE. The MB Address (Modbus
Address) field will change to C-Bus TCP Port.
GATEWAY MB/TCP Selection will take 485 Mode out of “GATEWAY MB/TCP” if it was in that mode.
GATEWAY to 485 Selection will display error if RS485 is not set to “GATEWAY from 232” when exiting the SERIAL
COMMS SETUP screen. Error message is:
ENTRY ERROR
RS485 Gateway Mode and RS232 Gateway Mode must both be enabled
Baud Rate 4.8K, 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K, 76.8K, Speed at which the devices communicate.
115.2K NOTE: All baud rates are available for 232 mode.
BACnet MS/TP Selection will force 485 Parity to NONE. The Modbus Address field (relative to the 485 section) will
change to BN Addr (BACnet Address).
GATEWAY MB/TCP Selection will take 485 Mode out of “GATEWAY MB/TCP” if it was in that mode.
GATEWAY from 232 Selection will display error if RS232 is not set to “GATEWAY to 485” when exiting the SERIAL
COMMS SETUP screen. Error message is: ENTRY ERROR
RS485 Gateway Mode and RS232 Gateway Mode must both be enabled
Baud Rate 4.8K, 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K, 76.8K, Speed at which the devices communicate.
115.2K, 250K NOTE: 4.8K, 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K, 76.8K, 115.2K are available for all 485 mode selections except for
DMX. 250K is non-selectable and is forced when DMX is selected in 485 mode.
Parity None*, Even, or Odd Parity at which the controller communicates.
NOTE: NONE is forced for BACnet MS/TP and DMX. Even and odd are non-selectable for BACnet
MS/TP and sDMX.
NOTE: *Default value
4. Select the communications options described in the "BACnet Comms Screen Parameters" tables.
Device ID Device ID value range: 0 – 4,194,303 The device’s unique 7-digit integer that identifies the
(first 7 digits of device serial number*) device.
Control Enabled YES or NO* Determines if remotely controllable circuit breakers are
seen by the BACnet network.
Breakers Exposed YES or NO* Selecting YES allows all breaker objects to be seen by
external BACnet clients (the device provides the same
level of support provided for other BACnet objects).
Selecting NO conceals all breaker objects, preventing
direct read/write access to breaker objects. The device
responds to all BACnet requests as if these particular
objects do not exist.
APDU Timeout Timeout value range: 1 - 255 Determines the communication timeout value
(200*) (measured in seconds) for BACnet data packets.
APDU Retries Retry value range: 1 – 5 Determines the number of APDU retries.
(3*)
NOTE: *Default value
The controller screen will automatically change to show setup fields for the DMX512 mode.
4. Enter in the desired starting slot and low and high thresholds via INPUT SETUP screen.
NOTE: See "Input Setup" to setup DMX512 high and low event thresholds.
2. Configure the options listed in the "COMMS LOSS ACTION Screen Options" table.
Table 12: COMMS LOSS ACTION Screen Options
Option Description
Protocol Modbus
BACnet
DMX
Disabled
Timer value 1-600 seconds - This value refers to the maximum time allowed between communication transactions
before the comms loss action is triggered for all zones.
CONTROLLER SETUP
To set up the Controller navigate to the CONTROLLER menu and follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > CONTROLLER.
The CONTROLLER MENU screen displays:
2. Configure the BREAKER TIMING options listed in the "Circuit Breaker Blink Time Options" table.
Table 13: Circuit Breaker Blink Time Options
Option Description
Blink-to-OFF The time delay between the blinking of the circuits and the time the circuit breakers are to turn OFF.
Default = 5 minutes
Range = 2–30 minutes
Stagger Delay The time period between circuit breaker operations when multiple circuit breakers are requested to change at the same time.
Default = 0.1 seconds
Range = 0.1–1 seconds
Verify Delay The time delay between the switching of circuit breakers and the verification that the circuit breakers reached the commanded state.
Default = 1 second
Range = 1–8 seconds
Pulse Duration* The amount of time that power is interrupted to a sweep switch, allowing the switch to reach the OFF state before the circuit breaker
returns to an ON state.
Default = 5 seconds
Range = 1–10 seconds
Pulse Repeat* The amount of time assigned between pulse intervals. Turns the sweep switch OFF allowing the circuit breaker to return to an ON state.
NOTE: *These blink time options are provided for use with a sweep switch. See "Using a Controller with Sweep Switches".
NOTE: These values apply to all circuit breakers in the system.
2. Configure the Time/Date options described in the "TIME/DATE Screen Options" table.
Table 14: TIME/DATE Screen Options
Option Description
Time The Time option allows a user to set the hours, minutes, and seconds where the controller is located.
Note: The AM/PM suffix is displayed only if the 12 HR clock format is set.
Date The Date option allows a user to set the current date for the controller.
Note: The time format, the calculated Sunrise and Sunset times for the current day, and the calculated DST Begins and Ends
dates for the current year are displayed based on information entered in the CLOCK SETUP screen (see "Setting up the Clock").
Sunrise (read only) Allows you to view sunrise time and is calculated using the controller's longitude and latitude coordinates.
Sunset (read only) Allows you to view sunset time and is calculated using the controller's longitude and latitude coordinates.
DST (read only) Allows you to view the DST begin and end dates range and is calculated from the DST settings screen.
Clock Settings
To set up time time zone information, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > CONTROLLER > CLOCK > SETTINGS.
The CLOCK SETTINGS screen displays:
2. Configure the options described in the "CLOCK SETTINGS Screen Options" table.
Table 15: CLOCK SETTINGS Screen Options
Option Value Description
Clock Format 12 HR (AM and PM) 24 HR The Clock Format option selects how time is displayed.
DST Enabled YES = ON The DST Enabled option selects whether Daylight Savings Time is ON or OFF.
NO = OFF
Latitude 0–64 degrees North or South The Latitude option enters the latitude of the controller’s location. Used with the Longitude value, it
enables the controller to more accurately calculate sunrise and sunset. For the latitude of major
cities in the United States and other countries, refer to the "Time Zones" table on the following page.
Note: The latitude range is limited so that sunrise and sunset always occur on the same day.
Longitude 0–180 degrees East or West The Longitude option enters the longitude of the controller’s location. Used with the Latitude value, it
enables the controller to more accurately calculate sunrise and sunset. For the longitude of major
cities in the United States and other countries, refer to the "Time Zones" table on the following page.
Time Zone See "Time Zones" table on the following The Time Zone option selects the time zone for the controller. The time zone typically shows the
page. hours offset from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), although names appear for times zones located in
the US and Canada.
NOTE: Selecting the correct time zone is important if the controller is remotely accessed from another time zone. All time zones in this table have selected cities
listed for reference.
GMT–02:00 (Mid-Atlantic)
GMT+01:00 Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, Belgrade, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljublijana, Prague, Brussels,
Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris, Vilnius, Sarajevo, Warsaw, Zagreb
GMT+02:00 Athens, Istanbul, Minsk, Bucharest, Cairo, Harare, Pretoria, Israel, Helsinki, Riga, Tallinn
GMT+03:30 Tehran
GMT+04:30 Kabul
GMT+10:00 Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Guam, Port Moresby, Hobart, Vladivostok
The displayed DST is enabled (YES) and begins on the second Sunday in March and ends the first
Sunday in November.
2. Set up the DST options listed in the" Daylight Savings Time Setup Option" table.
Table 19: Daylight Savings Time Setup Option
Option Value Description
DST Enabled YES* or NO Turning daylight savings time on or off.
DST Begins 1st Sun* Jan Aug Three options are available for setting up the beginning of daylight
2nd* Mon Feb Sep savings time. See the following example as it describes the DST
SETUP screen.
3rd Tue Mar* Oct
Example: 2nd Sun in Mar. On the second Sunday in March, the
4th Wed Apr Nov
daylight savings time will be activated.
Last Thu May Dec
Fri Jun
Sat Jul
DST Ends 1st* Sun* Jan Aug Three options are available for setting up the end of daylight
2nd Mon Feb Sep savings time. See the following example as it describes the DST
SETUP screen.
3rd Tue Mar Oct
Example: 1st Sun in Nov. On the first Sunday in November, the
4th Wed Apr Nov*
daylight savings time will be deactivated.
Last Thu May Dec
Fri Jun
Sat Jul
NOTE: *Default value
NOTE: Since DST is a repeating event, the date is set by selecting Week of Month, Day of Week,
and Month of Year. Actual dates are automatically calculated each new year.
NOTE: To verify local daylight savings time and when it begins and ends, see the "Setting Time and
Date" section.
2. Enter the controller name (see “Entering or Changing a Name” under the section "Operating the
Display").
NOTE: The assigned name will be displayed on the walk-up screen under "Main Screen" in the
section "Screen Overview".
SCHEDULE SETUP
To access the SCHEDULE MENU, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > SCHEDULE.
The SCHEDULE MENU screen displays:
Every Month by day w/ dates Specifies a special day that repeats every month on a given day (SUN-SAT) within a given Every 3rd Monday of each month
week (1st-Last) for a specified number of days (1-31). Additionally, the special day may between Oct. 1, 2010 and Nov. 30,
only be active during the period represented by the start and end dates. 2010
These days would be included in the special day set:
October 18, 2010
November 15, 2010
Every Year by date Specifies a special day that repeats every year from a specified day and month through a January 10th through February 20th
specified day and month (i.e. – 10-JAN through 20-FEB). every year
Every Year by date w/ dates Specifies a special day that repeats every year from a specified day and month through a March 3rd through April 1 every year
specified day and month (i.e. – 10-JAN through 20-FEB). Additionally, the special day may between Oct. 1, 2010 and Nov. 30,
only be active during the period represented by the start and end dates. 2012
These days would be included in the special day set:
March 3, 2011 through April 1, 2011
March 3, 2012 through April 1, 2012
Every Year by day Specifies a special day that repeats every year on a given day (SUN-SAT) within a given Every last Tuesday in November
week (1st-Last) within a given month (JAN-DEC) for a specified number of days (1-365). every year.
Every Year by day w/ dates Specifies a special day that repeats every year on a given day (SUN-SAT) within a given Every last Tuesday in November
week (1st-Last) within a given month (JAN-DEC) for a specified number of days (1-365). every year between Jan 1, 2020 and
Additionally, the special day may only be active during the period represented by the start Dec 31, 2030
and end dates.
These are the set of days specified by the Every Year by Day with Dates repeat type
Every Nth by day Specifies a special day that repeats every N days starting on a specific date. N can be any Dec. 25, 2010, every 5 days
number from 1-99.
These days would be included in the special day set:
December 25, 2010
December 30, 2010
January 4, 2011 and so on
Every Nth by day w/ dates Specifies a special day that repeats every N days starting on a specific date. N can be any Dec. 25, 2010, every 5 days
number from 1-99. Additionally, the special day may only be active during the period between Dec. 25, 2010 and Dec. 31,
represented by the start and end dates. 2011
These days would be included in the special day set:
December 25, 2010
December 30, 2010
January 4, 2011 and so on (the last day being December 30, 2011)
Good Friday This holiday selects the Friday before Easter Sunday. Easter is determined according to Western
Christianity using the Gregorian calendar.
Memorial Day This holiday selects the last Monday in May.
Independence Day This holiday selects July 4.
Labor Day This holiday selects the 1st Monday in September.
Columbus Day This holiday selects the 2nd Monday in October.
Election Day This holiday selects the Tuesday after the first Monday in the month of November.
Veterans Day This holiday selects November 11.
Thanksgiving This holiday selects the 4th Thursday in November.
Black Friday This holiday selects the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Christmas Eve This holiday selects December 24.
Christmas Day This holiday selects December 25.
New Year's Eve This holiday selects December 31.
4. To save, press the "<" key and return to the SPECIAL DAY SETUP screen or select a new SPD
number (selecting a different special day will save the changes in the previous special day).
Period Setup
The controller has an internal time clock that allows schedules of operation to be created. The controller
supports up to 64 schedules. Each schedule supports up to 1024 time periods, which are labeled simply
as periods. The controller logically “ORs” the periods to determine if a schedule is ON. In other words, a
schedule is ON if any of its periods are ON. Two types of days in a schedule can be specified: normal
days and special days. Normal days refer to particular days of the week associated with an ON and
OFF time. Special days refer to a set of conditions, and are exceptions that have priority over normal
days.
NOTE: Normal day schedule periods will not execute on special days unless the special day is included
in that period. See “Setting up Special Days" section.
A period represents the selected days applied to an Schedule that turn loads ON and OFF. Inside a
Schedule, assign multiple Periods to turn the Schedule ON and OFF at the desired times. To create a
period for a schedule, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > SCHEDULE > PERIODS.
The PERIOD SETUP screen displays:
The PRD line displays the selected period number (001) and name (PRD 1).
2. Select period (PRD) number (range: 1-999).
3. The time is displayed as a 24 hour clock.
NOTE: Can be set as a 12 hour or 24 hour clock. See "Clock Settings" to change the clock format
to 12 or 24 hours.
4. To use SUNRISE or SUNSET as the ON or OFF time, scroll the hours digit until SUNRISE or
SUNSET displays, as well as a field for minutes offset (before or after SUNRISE or SUNSET)
To configure an optional offset, enter the number of (+/-) minutes.
NOTE: When using SUNSET as the ON time, a separate period for SUNRISE as the OFF time
must be configured because this scenario involves two days.
EXAMPLE: For a schedule to turn parking lot lights (Zone 4) ON at 20 minutes before SUNSET
and OFF at 20 minutes after SUNRISE every Monday through Friday (through the night), set up the
schedule as follows:
NOTE: When 12:00 AM is chosen as the OFF time, MIDNIGHT displays as a visual reference to
mark the end of a one-day period.
5. If this is a normal day schedule, select one or more days of the week by highlighting each day of the
week, and select (+) or de-select (-) the day.
The days assigned to the schedule will be underlined. If any Special Day is selected, "+SPECIAL
DAYS" will be underlined.
NOTE: At least one day of the week or a Special Day must be selected for a schedule period to be
valid. (For the + SPECIAL DAY(S) and CLEAR screen paths, see “Setting up Special Days”.)
Clearing Periods
To clear periods, follow these steps:
1. From the PERIOD SETUP screen, select CLEAR.
The CLEAR PERIOD(S) screen displays:
2. Enter in the period number to be cleared (displayed above as selected period number 001 with no
period name). The "Clear ONLY Period" line will automatically update to the period number
selected.
3. To delete only the period selected, do as follows:
In the “Clear ONLY Period 001” line , select the corresponding screen path symbol (<), and press
the Plus key to return to the previous screen.
4. To delete ALL periods, do as follows:
For the “Clear ALL Periods” line, select the corresponding screen path symbol (<), and press the
Plus key to return to the previous screen.
Setting Up Schedules
To set a specific schedule as active or inactive, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > SCHEDULE > SCHEDULES.
The SCHEDULE SETUP screen displays:
The SCH line displays the selected schedule number (001) and name (SCHED 1).
2. Select the schedule number (range: 1-64) to activate or assign periods to.
Activating a Schedule
1. Select the schedule number (SCH 001) and the input nametag (SCHED 1) associated with the
schedule to be set as Active or Inactive.
2. Toggle Y for Active or N for Inactive.
This determines whether the given input is actively used in the controller logic.
Note: Valid values are "Y" and "N". Note that setting to "N" shall retain the configuration of the
schedule but simply exclude it from logic and control.
Naming a Schedule
To assign or change schedule names, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > SCHEDULE > SCHEDULES > SCHEDULE NAME as
shown below.
4. To save, press the "<" key and return to the SCHEDULE SETUP screen, or change the SCH
number.
Viewing Periods Assigned to a Schedule
Follow these steps to view the periods assigned to a schedule:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > SCHEDULE > SCHEDULES > ASSIGNED PERIODS as
shown below.
2. Configure the schedule number (SCH 001) of the schedule that periods are being assigned to.
The current page of displayed period numbers is shown (p01).
NOTE: When the selected schedule is NOT active, only the schedule number, schedule name, and
a brief message stating that the schedule is inactive will be shown.
3. Select a schedule number (SCH) to assign periods to (SCH 001 is the default) as shown below.
Use the arrow buttons (< / >) to move the cursor over the SCH number and use the (+ / -) buttons to
change the schedule number.
4. Select a period to assign to the schedule by highlighting it and selecting the green (+) button. When
a period is assigned to a schedule, its number will be underlined.
The only period available in this screen to select is 001. There is also only one page of periods for
this controller shown. When the period is highlighted, the name of the period will show directly
under the schedule number.
NOTE: Periods that are not active will not be shown in the ASSIGN PERIODS screen.
5. To assign periods to more schedules, change the schedule number and repeat step 4.
6. To save, press the "<" key to return to the previous screen or select a different SCH number to
assign periods to.
Viewing Pages: When viewing more assigned items (circuit breakers, periods, etc.) than will fit on a
single screen "Pages are used". A "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of the screen. Move
the cursor over the page number and use the + / - key to view more pages.
PANEL SETUP
To access the PANEL SETUP MENU, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > PANEL.
The PANEL SETUP MENU screen displays:
Breaker Setup
To set up individual circuit breaker parameters, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > PANEL > BREAKER.
The BREAKER SETUP screen displays:
NOTE: To assign circuit breakers to a zone, see the section “Assigning Circuit Breakers to a Zone”.
Naming the Circuit Breakers
To assign or change circuit breaker names to specific panels, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN SCREEN, select SETUP > PANEL > BREAKER > BREAKER NAME, as shown
below.
NOTE: Verify the desired panel number is selected before assigning or renaming a breaker. Only
detected breakers are available when scrolling through breakers (BKR).
2. Select the desired panel number (PNL 001 is displayed) (see “Entering or Changing a Name” in the
section "Operating the Display") and breaker number (BKR 001 is displayed) combination you want
to assign or rename.
3. Enter the name of the breaker (see “Entering or Changing a Name”).
4. To save, press the "<" key to return to the BREAKER SETUP screen OR select a different PNL or
BKR number.
Blink Notice
Controllers can be configured to notify occupants that circuits have been commanded OFF. Typically,
this feature is used to give notice that the lights will turn OFF in a specified amount of time. Circuits
blink according to the blink type selected for the circuit during configuration (see “Blink Type” below).
Using a Controller with Sweep Switches
A sweep switch, such as a Sentry® switch, is a line-voltage wall switch that will automatically reset itself
to the OFF position when power is interrupted. The Pulse OFF and Pulse Repeat blink types are
provided for use with a sweep switch.
NOTE: See "Example of a Controller Schedule Using a Sweep Switch" table for information on how a
controller uses sweep switches in schedules.
Effect on Circuit Voltage
Remotely operated circuit breakers normally turn ON or OFF in response to a command. When Pulse
OFF or Pulse Repeat is selected, circuit voltage will remain ON at all times, with the following
exceptions:
A single, momentary OFF pulse will occur whenever the breaker state is commanded OFF. When
Pulse Repeat is selected, additional pulses will occur at the pulse repeat frequency as long as the
breaker remains commanded OFF.
When first configuring a blink type as either Pulse OFF or Pulse Repeat. If the breaker is OFF when
the blink type is selected, it will remain OFF until it is commanded ON. It will remain ON thereafter,
except during an OFF pulse.
Setting up Pulse Blink Types
There are two examples of Pulse blink types:
Pulse OFF
Pulse Repeat
Pulse OFF Application
A schedule is created to sweep the lights OFF during unoccupied hours. The controller requires a gap
in time schedule periods to produce a change to the OFF state. A series of time periods with one
minute gaps should be configured.
EXAMPLE: a facility that has normal operating hours from 7am to 7pm could use this schedule:
Table 24: Example of a Controller Schedule Using a Sweep Switch
Start Time End Time Description
7:00 AM 7:00 PM Sweep @ 7PM
7:01 PM 9:00 PM Sweep @ 9 PM
9:01 PM 12:00 AM Sweep @ Midnight
In this screen, the BLINK TYPE for circuit breaker 001 (named BKR 1) on control bus 01 is set to
NONE.
2. Select the panel (PNL) number and the circuit breaker (BKR) number to be configured.
If they are set up, the BUS and BKR names display.
3. Select a Blink Type (see the "Circuit Breaker Blink Types" options table for the seven different blink
types).
4. To save, press the "<" key to return to the PANEL SETUP MENU screen or select a different PNL
or BKR number.
Blink Type
The blink type refers to the behavior of circuit breakers when they are commanded OFF. See "Circuit
Breaker Blink Types" table for blink types and descriptions.
Table 26: Circuit Breaker Blink Types
Blink Type Screen Example Description
None The circuit breaker turns OFF immediately, without a blink notice (default setting).
Single The circuit breaker blinks once to notify that the circuit breaker will turn OFF in a specified
amount of time, unless it is commanded back ON.
Double The circuit breaker blinks twice to notify the circuit breaker is about to turn OFF. The second
blink occurs one minute prior to the circuit turning OFF.
Triple The circuit breaker blinks three times to notify the circuit breaker is about to turn OFF. A second
blink occurs 2 minutes prior to the circuit turning OFF. The third blink occurs one minute prior to
the circuit turning OFF.
Delay only The circuit will turn OFF in the specified amount of time, but will not blink. This is typically used
for loads that you cannot blink, such as high intensity discharge (HID) lights. These loads are
generally assigned to the same zone with loads that can blink.
EXAMPLE: in a factory setting both the HID lights and normal lighting are assigned to the same
zone. The normal lighting has a blink type of SINGLE, and the HID lighting has a blink type of
DELAY ONLY. At the end of the scheduled time period, the normal lighting blinks, signaling that
the lights will be turned OFF; the HID lighting does not blink, and the lighting remains ON. The
occupant can turn ON the zone's override switch to keep both types of lighting ON. Otherwise,
both sets of lights will turn OFF at the end of the countdown (see "Setting up Circuit Breaker
Timing").
Pulse OFF* The circuit breaker is turned OFF for a predetermined time and then returns to the ON state.
Pulse The circuit breaker is turned OFF based on a preset amount of time.
Repeat*
NOTE: *These blink type options are provided for use with a sweep switch. See "Using a Controller with Sweep Switches".
Panel Setup
The PANEL SETUP screen allows set up of the circuit breakers configured in the controller to match the
physical numbering of the panel board.
To set up panel parameters, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > PANEL > PANEL.
The PANEL SETUP screen displays:
Naming a Panel
To assign or change panel names, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > PANEL > PANEL > PANEL NAME screen as
shown below.
The PANEL SETUP screen displays:
The panel (PNL) number (001 is displayed) for the panel that you want to assign a name to.
2. Press the > key to move the cursor to the Panel name (far right of the screen) and press + key. The
PANEL NAME screen appears. Verify the PNL number before changing the panel name.
3. Place the cursor on the "Name" field and enter a name using the +/- keys.
4. To save, press the "<" key and return to the PANEL SETUP screen.
INPUT SETUP
The input object interfaces with terminal dry contacts and/or analog values from sensors, allows for
various timing configurations, and synchronization with various other object states. These options allow
the input to set an analog level or a logical ON/OFF state. Objects available include:
Zones
Inputs
Schedules
Breakers and Panels
Remote sources
Terminals
To set up inputs, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > INPUTS.
The INPUT SETUP screen displays:
2. Set up the input options listed in the "Input Setup Options" table.
Naming an Input
To assign or change input names, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > INPUT > INPUT NAME as shown below.
4. To save, press the "<" key and return to the INPUT SETUP screen or change an INP value.
Assigning Inputs
The input assignments allow an input to be assigned to a Terminal, CBus Group & Application, or DMX
Slot.
To set up assignments to a specific input, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > INPUTS > ASSIGNMENTS.
The INPUT ASSIGNMENTS screen displays:
2. Select the input number (INP 001) being assigned to a Terminal, C-Bus Group & Application, or
DMX Slot.
3. Assign Y or N (Yes or No) to a Terminal, C-Bus Group & Application, or DMX Slot.
4. Select which Terminal, C-Bus Group, or DMX Slot number for assignment.
5. To save, press the "<" key and return to the INPUT SETUP screen or change the INP value.
2. Select the input number (INP 001) associated with the input. Assign a Timer Type and Timer
Duration.
3. Configure the timer options. The Timer Options table below provides information for configuring
timer options for your application.
4. To save, press the "<" key and return to the INPUT SETUP screen or change the INP value.
Synchronizing Inputs
Synchronizing inputs allows an input to be associated with another input, schedule, zone, breaker, or
remote source. This provides a better coordination for more complex lighting schemes. The input sync
feature has three main functions. See the table below.
Table 30: Input Synchronization Options
Input Sync Feature Description Example
Input Turn an input ON or OFF when an event occurs. Sweeps a wall switch OFF at night when the input is
The event is the ON or OFF action of another synchronized with a schedule.
input, schedule, zone, or remote source.
Input Inhibit Disable or enable an input based on an event. Inhibiting a wall switch in a public area during the day
when it is synchronized with the schedule for that
area.
Timer Inhibit If a timer is set up for the input, the input timer Disables the timer during the day, but allow it to
can be disabled based on an event operate as a timed override at night.
NOTE: The controller allows reverse the ON/OFF action of the input in relation to the event.
EXAMPLE: The input turns ON when a schedule turns OFF.
Setting up Inputs Synchronization
To set up input synchronization, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > INPUT > SYNC.
The INPUT SYNC SETUP screen displays:
ZONE SETUP
A zone is comprised of circuit breakers from one or more panel boards connected to the controller. Up
to 256 zones can be defined for each controller at a location. Controller(s) make the decision to turn a
zone ON or OFF by monitoring the status of control sources. A circuit breaker must be assigned to a
zone to respond to a control source.
The controller supports up to four control sources per zone. Each user-selectable control source can be
any schedule, any input, any zone, or any remote source.
NOTE: A zone cannot be a source to itself.
EXAMPLE: Define the control sources for Zone 1 as Schedule 1, Input 2, and Remote Source 3. The
logic type chosen when setting up the zone determines how the control sources are combined to control
the zone.
To set up zones for the controller, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > ZONE.
The ZONE SETUP screen displays:
Naming a Zone
To assign or change zone names, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > ZONE > ZONE NAME as shown below.
4. To save, exit the screen and return to the ZONE SETUP screen or select a different ZON number.
5. Select up to four control sources for the zone. The sources can be inputs (INP), schedules (SCH),
zones (ZON), breaker (BKR) and panel (PNL), remote sources (RMT), or none (N/A).
6. After selecting a control source type, select the source number. The name of the control source (if
configured) will appear next to the control source. The screen should look similar to the screen
below:
NOTE: It is not necessary to define all control source rows on the screen. Undefined control
sources are ignored.
7. Exit the ZONE SOURCES screen to save all changes.
Logic Configuration
Additional configuration may be required when choosing LAST EVENT, COMBO, or TRUTH TABLE as
the logic type for a zone.
To access the configuration screen, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > ZONE > SOURCES.
2. Select LAST EVENT, COMBO, or TRUTH TABLE as the logic type.
3. Move the cursor over the right facing arrow that appears to the right of the logic type selection.
Note: This arrow will not appear for AND, OR, or XOR logic type selections.
4. Press the “+” key while highlighted on the ">" to proceed to the configuration screen and complete
the setup or change the ZON number. All changes will be saved.
COMBO (Boolean combination) Logic: COMBO logic allows different types of Boolean operators to
be used together to determine how the zone will combine assigned sources. The controller provides a
simple, sentence-type programming screen for defining a logic expression for the zone.
To configure, select a Boolean operator and a comparison state for each of the sources selected for the
zone.
The tables below show the behavior for each type of logic operator.
EXAMPLE: The statement “INP 1 = ON” is FALSE whenever INP 1 is in the OFF state and TRUE
whenever INP 1 is in the ON state.
Table 33: Boolean Operators
Logic 1st Statement 2nd Result Logic 1st 2nd Result
Statement Statement Statement
In the screen above, AND was selected as the operator used to combine the first and second
sources. Next to each source is a test condition that defines when the state of the first source is
considered to be TRUE. Together, the source and the test condition form a Boolean statement. In
this example, INP 1 is TRUE when it is ON, and INP 2 is TRUE when it is OFF. Choose AND, OR,
XOR, NAND, NOR, or XNOR as the Boolean operator. Boolean statements are evaluated in order by
pairs from top-to-bottom.
The result of the top-to-bottom logic evaluation is used to set the zone state. The final line of the
zone logic screen is used to define whether the zone will be ON or OFF when the logic evaluation is
TRUE. By selecting ZONE = ON, the zone state will be ON whenever the logic evaluation result is
TRUE. By selecting ZONE = OFF, the zone state will be OFF whenever the logic evaluation result is
TRUE.
NOTE: To save, press the "<" key and you will be directed back to the ZONE SETUP screen or change
the ZON number.
To save, exit the ZONE SOURCES screen and return to the ZONE SETUP screen OR change the ZON
number.
Setting up Last Event
LAST EVENT logic can be configured to determine how the zone will respond to a change in the state
of a control source.
The LAST EVENT screen displays two columns, Event and Response.
The Event column is used to describe which events can affect the zone. Valid choice combinations are
ON:OFF, ON:---, or ---:OFF. The --- choice indicates that any transition to the opposite state is to be
ignored.
EXAMPLE: Choose ON:--- to update the zone state when the source turns ON, but do nothing when
the source turns OFF.
The Response column is used to select the state that will be applied to the zone when the
corresponding event occurs. Choose either ON or OFF for any event that is set in the Event column.
Note: If an event is ignored (---), then a corresponding Response choice will not be allowed.
EXAMPLE: When Input 1 changes to ON, the zone state will be set to ON. When Input 1 changes to
OFF, the zone state will not be affected.
To save, press the "<" key and you will be directed back to the previous screen or change the ZON
number.
The ZON line displays the previously selected zone and nametag.
2. Select the desired ZON to set priority.
3. Select the appropriate priority level. See the "Zone Priority Selections" table for ZONE PRIORITY
options.
Table 34: Zone Priority Selections
Selection Zone State Behavior Priority
NOTE: A circuit breaker may be assigned to more than one zone. If a circuit breaker is commanded
ON by any zone, it will respond according to the zone priority setting.
Viewing and Editing Circuit Breakers
To view and edit circuit breakers, follow these steps:
NOTE: Only detected Powerlink ECB breakers in each panel are displayed.
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > ZONE > BREAKER > VIEW/EDIT.
The VIEW/EDIT BRKRS screen displays:
The ZON line displays the selected zone number and nametag from 1-256 (displayed as ZON 001),
and the Panel line displays the selected panel number and nametag from 0-7 (displayed as PNL
002). The breakers available on the selected panel are shown below ZON and PNL (maximum 24
breakers per page. See "Viewing Circuit Breaker Pages" section below.).
2. Change the ZON and PNL number to show the circuit breaker members for that configuration.
NOTE: The circuit breaker numbering shown here is an example. The displayed numbering
sequence may be modified to match the panel (see “Breaker Setup” section).
3. Use the Back and Next keys to position the cursor over a breaker number, and use the Plus or
Minus keys to add or remove a circuit breaker from zone membership.
NOTE: Highlighting a breaker alias and selecting it underlines the alias number. Underlined
breakers aliases denote breakers that are assigned to the zone.
4. Exit the VIEW/EDIT BRKRS screen to save or change the PNL number.
Viewing Circuit Breaker Pages: The VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen uses pages to view panels with
more than 24 circuit breakers. Only 24 circuit breakers per panel can be viewed per page.
In the VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen a "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of PNL. Move the
cursor over the page number and use the -/+ key to view more pages containing breakers assigned to
that panel.
The ZON line displays the selected zone number and nametag.
3. Select the desired ZON number to test.
4. Change Test State from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF to operate the circuit breakers assigned to
this zone.
NOTE: Circuit breakers will switch ON and OFF in response to changing the test state. The circuit
breakers will return to their original states upon leaving this screen.
Clearing Circuit Breakers
To clear circuit breakers from a zone, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select SETUP > ZONE > BREAKER > CLEAR.
The CLEAR BREAKERS screen displays:
The ZON line displays the selected zone number and nametag.
2. Select a ZON number to clear all breakers assigned to that specific zone.
3. To clear all circuit breakers from this zone, select the “Clear ALL breakers assigned to this zone.”
screen path symbol (<), and press the Plus key to exit the screen.
4. Upon selecting the "Clear ALL breakers assigned to this zone." statement, you will be redirected
back to the "ZONE BREAKER" screen.
The ZON line displays the selected zone number and nametag.
2. Place the desired circuit breakers in MANUAL mode (see “Changing Circuit Breakers from Auto to
Manual Mode” section).
3. Select the ZON number to ADD BREAKERS and/or DELETE BREAKERS.
4. From this screen, select ADD BREAKERS or DELETE BREAKERS.
The ADD BREAKERS or DELETE BREAKERS screen displays:
The controller is placed in the LEARN mode upon entering either of these screens. Any circuit
breaker that changes state while on the ADD BREAKERS screen or DELETE BREAKERS screen
is either ADDED or DELETED from the zone’s circuit breaker map.
NOTE: When in the LEARN mode, control operation is disabled to prevent circuit breakers from
switching.
5. Toggle the circuit breaker handle back and forth to either add to or delete the circuit breaker from
the zone.
NOTE: A visual indication appears briefly on the screen to indicate the circuit breaker change was
“seen” by the controller.
6. Return the circuit breakers to auto mode.
7. Exit the LEARN BREAKERS screen to save changes.
NOTE: The comms loss and restore actions of each zone are individually selectable. If communications
times out or is restored, the zone state is affected according to the action selected.
4. To save, exit the COMMS LOSS ZONES screen or change the ZON number.
2. Set up the input options listed in the "Terminal Setup Options" table.
3. Exit the TERMINAL SETUP screen to save or change the TRM number.
Table 36: Terminal Setup Options
Option Value Description
Active YES or NO Determines whether the given terminal is actively used in the
controller logic. Valid values are "Y" and "N". Note that setting
to "N" shall retain the configuration of the terminal but simply
exclude it from logic and control.
Terminal Digital (all terminals) Indicates the type of physical switch attached to the terminal.
Analog - (terminals 1-4 only)
Status Output (terminals 9-16 only)
Type See "Terminal Types and Descriptions" table. Indicates the subtype of the physical device attached to the
terminal. Relative to the "Type".
Naming a Terminal
To assign or change I/O Terminal names, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select SETUP > I/O TERMINAL > TERMINAL NAME as shown below.
4. To save, exit the TERMINAL NAME screen and return to the TERMINAL SETUP screen or change
the TRM number.
VIEWING STATUS/CONTROL
This section explains how to view status data and execute basic control of the various controller
functions. The following status/control information can be viewed:
I/O Terminal
Zone
Schedule
Communications
Input
Panel
Controller
Observable status/control information ranges from the ON/OFF state of sources, number of packet
errors regarding protocols used, breakers assigned to panels, timer controls, current analog values from
sensors, etc.
NOTE: See "BREAKER DETAILS Screen Data" table for descriptions of the circuit breaker status
options.
2. Select the desired PNL (panel) number.
3. Select the desired BKR (circuit breaker) number.
Only detected circuit breakers (BKR number) in a panel are selectable. If no circuit breakers exist
in a panel, a message stating "No Breakers Found." will be displayed.
4. To clear accumulated run-time hours for the selected circuit breaker, select YES for the CLR?
option.
NOTE: The CLR? option appears with Level 1 access only.
5. To set the breaker state as ON or OFF from this menu, select the current value for Control and
toggle it ON or OFF.
Table 39: BREAKER DETAILS Screen Data
Option Description
PNL Select the panel number and nametag of a circuit breaker location.
Blink Timer (READ The countdown time left until the circuit breaker turns OFF after a blink notice
ONLY)
Poles (READ ONLY) The number of poles on the circuit breaker (1-, 2-, or 3-pole)
H:M (READ ONLY) The accumulated run-time hours and minutes for the selected circuit breaker
CLR? Select this to clear the accumulated run-time hours for the selected circuit breaker
Requires Level 1 access
Desired (READ ONLY) The commanded state of the circuit breaker as determined by the zone logic.
Control The control state is selectable between ON or OFF to control the state of the circuit breaker. This value
should match the Actual state. If the Actual and Control states do not match, a circuit breaker is not
responding to commands.
Actual (READ ONLY) The actual state of the circuit breaker, as indicated by true voltage measurement. This value should
match the Control state. If the Actual and Control states do not match, a circuit breaker is not
responding to commands.
EXAMPLE: When BREAKERS PRESENT is selected, all locations where circuit breakers are not
present are blanked. For ACTUAL STATE = ON (OFF), all circuit breakers that are not ON (OFF) are
blanked.
Viewing Circuit Breaker Pages: The VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen uses pages to view panels with
more than 24 circuit breakers. Only 24 circuit breakers per panel can be viewed per page.
In the VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen a "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of PNL. Move the
cursor over the page number and use the -/+ key to view more pages containing breakers assigned to
that panel.
NOTE: Only detected Powerlink breakers in each panel are displayed. Only the motorized poles are
displayed on 2- and 3-pole breakers.
Viewing Status by Zone
To view circuit breaker status by zone, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select STATUS/CONTROL > PANEL > BREAKER > BY ZONE.
The BREAKERS BY ZONE screen displays:
EXAMPLE: When BREAKERS PRESENT is selected, all locations where circuit breakers are not
present are blanked. For ACTUAL STATE = ON (OFF), all circuit breakers that are not ON (OFF) are
blanked.
Viewing Circuit Breaker Pages: The VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen uses pages to view panels with
more than 24 circuit breakers. Only 24 circuit breakers per panel can be viewed per page.
In the VIEW /EDIT BRKRS screen a "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of PNL. Move the
cursor over the page number and use the -/+ key to view more pages containing breakers assigned to
that panel.
NOTE: Only detected Powerlink breakers in each panel are displayed. Only the motorized poles are
displayed on 2- and 3-pole breakers.
Viewing Control Bus Status
To view control bus status, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select STATUS/CONTROL > PANEL > BUS.
The BUS STATUS screen displays:
NOTE: If the selected bus is not present, a message indicating that the bus is not detected will display.
The ZON (zone) number and nametag, logic type, and four available control sources for the zone
are displayed.
2. Set options given in the "SOURCE DETAILS Status Data Options" table.
Table 44: SOURCE DETAILS Status Data Options
Option Value Description
ZON 1-256 The zone number and nametag of the zone.
Logic Type (READ ONLY) LAST EVENT, COMBO, TRUTH Indicates the logic type used for control source
TABLE, AND, OR, or XOR comparison.
Source Types (READ ONLY) INP, TRM, ZON, RMT, BKR, SCH Indicates the sources applied to selected zone.
Src1 — Src4 (READ ONLY) ON/OFF or OPEN/CLOSE The control sources assigned to the selected zone. The
control source status (ON/OFF or OPEN/CLOSED) is
displayed next to the control source.
View by Source
To view zone status by control source, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select STATUS/CONTROL > ZONE > BY SOURCE.
The ZONES BY SOURCE screen displays:
The control source's nametag, status, and zone membership value is displayed on the far right. In
the screen shown above the control source is a member of one zone. If the control source was not
a member of any zones, "000" will appear. See "STATUS BY SOURCE Screen Data" table for
descriptions of the STATUS BY SOURCE screen options.
Table 45: STATUS BY SOURCE Screen Data
Option Value Description
Source Type INP 1-256 PNL 0-7 Selectable source type and number.
SCH 1-64 RMT 1-64
ZON 1-256 TRM 1-16
BKR 1-336
Status (READ ONLY) ON/OFF or OPEN/CLOSED Displays the status of the control source.
Zone Memberships (READ Displays the current number of zones a remote source is a
ONLY) member.
2. Select VIEW SOURCE ZONES to view the zone information for each zone the selected control
source is a member.
The VIEW SOURCE ZONES screen displays:
The control source's nametag, status, and zone assignments are shown with that zone's status,
override state, and priority. See the "Zone Information by Control Source Data" table for
descriptions of the control source options.
If the control source is a member of multiple zones, change the zone (ZON) number to obtain status
details of other assigned zones. Only zones that contain the control source are scrollable.
Table 46: Zone Information by Control Source Data
Option Value Description
Source Type INP 1-256 PNL 0*-7 Selectable source type and number.
SCH 1*-64 RMT 1*-64
ZON TRM 1*-16
1*-256
BKR
1*-336
Status (READ ONLY) ON/OFF or Displays the status of the control source.
OPEN/CLOSED
ZON 1*-256 Selectable zone number and zone nametag where the control source is a
member.
Status (READ ONLY) ON or OFF Displays the zone status of the control source it is a member of.
Override Active (READ Determines whether or not the zone state is affected by an override.
ONLY)
Level (Priority) (READ Indicates the current priority level for the current zone the control source is
ONLY) a member.
Note: *Default value
View by Breaker
To view zone status by circuit breaker, follow the steps below:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select STATUS/CONTROL > ZONE > BY BREAKER.
The STATUS BY BRKR screen displays:
The panel, circuit breaker number, actual circuit breaker state, the direct breaker action, and the
number of zones the breaker is a member are displayed. If the circuit breaker was not a member of
any zones, then "000" is displayed as shown in the screen above. See the "STATUS BY BRKR
Screen Data" table for descriptions of the STATUS BY SOURCE screen options.
2. Select the PNL (panel) number and the BKR (circuit breaker) number.
3. Select VIEW BREAKER ZONES to view the zone information for each zone the selected circuit
breaker is a member.
Table 47: STATUS BY BRKR Screen Data
Option Value Description
PNL 0*-7 Selectable panel number.
The circuit breaker's number, panel, actual state, and direct breaker action state with the assigned
zone's status, override state, and priority level are displayed. See the "Zone Information by Control
Source Data” table for descriptions of the control source options.
5. To view other zones the circuit breaker is a member, select a different zone number.
Table 48: Zone Information by Control Source Data
Option Value Description
PNL 0*-7 Selectable panel number.
BKR 1*-336 Selectable breaker number.
Actual (READ ONLY) ON or OFF Located on the right of the selected panel and breaker number. Displays the actual
state of the selected circuit breaker on the selected panel.
ZONE 1*-256 Selectable zone number and zone nametag where the circuit breaker is a member of.
NOTE: Only zones that the selected circuit breaker is assigned to will be selectable.
Zone Status (READ ONLY) ON or OFF Displays the state of the zone that the circuit breaker is a member of.
Ovrd Active (READ ONLY) Y or N Determines whether or not the zone state is affected by an override.
Level (Priority) (READ ONLY) Indicates the current priority level for the current zone the circuit breaker is a member.
This screen indicates if the selected special day is active, and if so, which periods it is active in.
The current special day is not in effect. If it were, YES would display where NO is displayed above.
NOTE: The number displayed next to ACTIVE IN PERIODS is the number of periods that a
selected special day is active in.
2. Select the desired special day number (SPD 001 is displayed).
3. Select ACTIVE IN PERIODS to view the periods that the selected special day is assigned to.
The ACTIVE IN PRD screen displays:
4. Select a different special day to view other periods that other special days are assigned to.
NOTE: If a special day is selected that is not active in the system, a notification will display:
Viewing Pages: When viewing more assigned items (circuit breakers, periods, etc.) than will fit on a
single screen "Pages are used". A "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of the screen. Move
the cursor over the page number and use the + / - key to view more pages.
This screen indicates when a selected period turns ON or OFF, which schedules contain the active
period, and which special days are assigned to the period.
NOTE: The number displayed next to ACTIVE IN SCHEDULES and ASSIGNED SP DAYS is the
number of schedules and assigned special days in the selected period.
2. Select the period number (PRD 001 is displayed).
The current period turns on at 14:30 and turns off at 16:00 on Monday through Friday and off on
Saturday and Sunday.
3. Select ACTIVE IN SCHEDULES to view schedules that contain the active period.
The ACTIVE IN SCH screen displays:
To view schedules containing a different active period, select a different period number.
4. Select ASSIGNED SP DAYS to view which special days are in the selected period.
The ASSIGNED SP DAYS screen displays:
5. To view other special days assigned to a period, select a different period number.
Viewing Pages: When viewing more assigned items (circuit breakers, periods, etc.) than will fit on a
single screen "Pages are used". A "page number" (p01) appears on the far right of the screen. Move
the cursor over the page number and use the + / - key to view more pages.
For input status details, refer to "INPUT STATUS Screen Data" table for a detailed description of
each input timer type.
NOTE: The displayed settings reflect the values entered in the ZONE INPUT screen in the section
“INPUT SETUP”.
2. Select the desired Input (INP) number.
3. Set Status and Inhibit Timer Inhibit to ON or OFF.
4. Set the Level from 0 to 100%.
Timer Type (READ ONLY) NO TIMER, TIMED ON, This field shows the timer type for the input. If TIMED ON is displayed, the timer is used to
OFF-DELAY, ON-DELAY automatically turn the input OFF when the timer expires.
If OFF DELAY is displayed, the timer is used to to extend the ON time when the input is turned OFF.
If ON DELAY is displayed, the timer is used to extend the OFF time when the input is turned ON.
Timer Value (READ ONLY) HH:MM:SS When an input is configured to use a timer (see "Input Setup"), this field counts down showing the
remaining time until the described action for that Timer Type occurs.
Timer Inhibit (READ ONLY) ON or OFF This field shows the status of the timer inhibit. If this field is ON, the timer will be disabled, and the
Timer Value field will be reset to 0. This must be OFF for the input timer to operate. If ON, the input
will operate as if it has no timer setup.
See "Ethernet Communications Status" table for descriptions of the serial status options.
2. To clear all messages, highlight the Clear option, and change NO to YES.
NOTE: The Clear option appears with Level 1 access only.
Table 50: Ethernet Communications Status
RX/TX Frames Description
Clear Selectable option that clears all send/receive Ethernet communications values.
Rx Frames (READ ONLY) The number of frames received by the controller via Ethernet communications.
Rx Frames w/ error (READ ONLY) The number of frames received containing errors.
Tx Frames (READ ONLY) The number of frames transmitted by the controller via Ethernet communications.
Tx Frames w/ error (READ ONLY) The number of frames transmitted containing errors.
2. See "Serial Communications Status” table for descriptions of the serial status.
Table 51: Serial Communications Status
Error Messages Description
RS232 Frame Errors Number of serial messages received with a framing error
RS232 Parity Errors Number of serial messages received with a parity error
RS232 Overrun Errors Number of serial messages received with a overrun error
RS485 Frame Errors Number of serial messages received with a framing error
RS485 Parity Errors Number of serial messages received with a parity error
RS485 Overrun Errors Number of serial messages received with a overrun error
2. See "Modbus Status" table for descriptions of the serial status options.
3. To clear all messages, highlight the Clear option, and change NO to YES.
NOTE: The Clear option appears with Level 1 access only.
Table 52: Modbus Status
Option Description
Clear Selectable option that clears all MODBUS/TCP status values.
Rx (READ ONLY) Number of Modbus messages received for this address.
Tx (READ ONLY) Number of Modbus messages sent from this address.
Rx (all other) (READ ONLY) Number of Modbus messages received for other addresses.
Events (READ ONLY) Number of all Modbus messages received.
Function Code Errs (READ ONLY) Number of Modbus function code error messages received.
Exception Errors (READ ONLY) Number of Modbus exception errors received.
2. See "BACnet Status Options" table for descriptions of the BACnet communications status options.
00000 – 65535 Shows the number of remaining minutes the device will ignore all
Comm Control Timer BACnet communications except Device Communication Control
and Reinitialize Device requests. After a disable request, the
device will transition into a DISABLED mode (listen only). The
timer will begin counting down, displaying the time remaining until
the device returns to the normal ENABLED mode.
2. See "BACnet Objects Screen Parameters" table for descriptions of the BACnet communications
status options.
NOTE: The following message will show if any Type/Instance combination is invalid:
3. Scroll through the four available selections by using the + / – keys on the controller as described in
the "BACnet Objects Screen Parameters” table.
4. Select the desired function then navigate off the field to activate the function on the selected object.
NOTE: After navigating off the field, the relinquish field (REL) will then be reset to the default value
(---).
This screen displays the total number of messages sent by the master to the sub-net, and the total
number of errors.
2. See "SUBnet Communications Status Options" table for descriptions of the SUBnet
communications status options.
3. To clear all messages, highlight the Clear option, and change NO to YES.
NOTE: The Clear option appears with Level 1 access only.
Table 55: SUBnet Communications Status Options
Messages/errors Description
Total Packets Number of total Modbus messages received
Good Packets Number of Modbus messages without errors
Error Packets Number of Modbus messages received with error
Reply Timeout Number of Modbus messages timeouts
Checksum Errors Number of Modbus received with checksum errors
2. Select the TRM (terminal) number (TRM 011 is displayed). The terminal status screen displays:
The terminal switch type (see the table “Terminal Types and Descriptions”.)
Terminal status (OPEN or CLOSED)
Terminal level percentage
Input Memberships displays the number of inputs the terminal is assigned to.
3. Select VIEW TERMINAL INPUTS to view terminal input status (ON or OFF), level, and if input
inhibit is ON or OFF.
4. If more than one Input Membership, change the input (INP) number to scroll through other inputs
that the terminal is assigned to.
The screen displays the current codes for each of the three levels. The screen above is the default
ACCESS CODES screen.
2. Use the Back and Next keys to move the cursor over the desired digits, then use the Plus and
Minus keys to change each number (0–9) at the cursor position.
3. Save the new codes by moving the cursor away from the password area.
NOTE: Be sure to record the access codes entered. You will not be able to access the front panel
of the controller without these codes.
Level 1 0000*-9999 The highest access level. It provides access to all controller functions. When defined, only non vital screens are
(Highest) accessible to the user. See "Controller Screen Access Levels" table for all access level requirements.
NOTE: A Level 1 code of 0000 (the default) disables access code protection. Once you've changed the Level 1 access
code to something other than 0000, you must enter the Level 1 code to change access codes.
Example: Setting access codes, all setup functions, clearing counters, advanced functions
Level 2 0000*-9999 Example: Setting clock, access to overrides, schedules.
Level 3 0000*-9999 Viewing status (no configuration)
(Lowest) NOTE: If you define a lower-level access code and leave a higher-level code undefined (0000), the defined lower-level
code will inherit the undefined higher-level access permissions. For example, if you enter an access code of 5555 for
Level 2, but leave Level 1 as 0000, then Level 2 inherits Level 1 access permissions.
Access Login DISABLED* or Toggle to ENABLED to turn on access code login. DISABLED takes away access code login, allowing all screens to be
ENABLED viewed by the user.
NOTE: If at least one of the access level codes have been set, the Access Login is set to ENABLED. If none of the codes
have been set (all are set to 0000), the Access Login is set to DISABLED, allowing unprotected access to all controller
screens and functions.
NOTE: *Default value
Restoring Defaults
To restore defaults, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select ADVANCED > RESTORE DEFAULTS.
The RESTORE DEFAULTS screen displays:
Saving Comms
NOTE: This screen allows the controller's configuration to be partially restored to factory
defaults with the exception of the communications. A list of the features that are affected are
provided below.
To access SAVE COMMS, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select ADVANCED > RESTORING DEFAULTS > SAVE COMMS.
The SAVE COMMS screen displays:
2. Select "YES" to partially restore the controller to factory defaults (excluding the Communications
Configuration).
NOTE: Verify that partial restore is intended before selecting YES. After answering "YES", a link
with a question prompting "Restore Now". Upon performing the restore, move the cursor over this
link and press the + key to execute the restore. The controller will provide an on-screen notification
that the restore has occurred. The controller will reset after this operation.
3. The following will be restored to default if answered "YES":
Terminal System
Input Panel
Zone Bus
Schedule Bus snapshot
Period C-Bus output
Special day Clock
NOTE: Leaving the screen without performing the restore operation will return the controller to the
RESTORE DEFAULTS screen.
Saving Comms-Panels
NOTE: This screen allows allows the controller's configuration to be partially restored to factory
defaults with the exception of the communication and panel configuration. A list of the features
that are affected are provided below.
To access SAVE COMMS-PANELS, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select ADVANCED > RESTORING DEFAULTS > SAVE
COMMS-PANELS.
The SAVE COMMS-PANELS screen displays:
2. Select "YES" to partially restore the controller to factory defaults (excluding the Communications
and Panels Configuration).
NOTE: Verify that partial restore is intended before selecting YES. After answering "YES", a link
with a question prompting "Restore Now". Upon performing the restore, move the cursor over this
link and press the + key to execute the restore. The controller will provide an on-screen notification
that the restore has occurred. The controller will reset after this operation.
3. The following will be restored back to default if answered "YES":
Terminal System
Input Bus
Zone Bus snapshot
Schedule C-Bus output
Period Clock
Special day
NOTE: Leaving the screen without performing the restore operation will return you to the RESTORE
DEFAULTS screen.
Setting Factory Defaults
NOTE: This screen allows allows the controller's configuration to be FULLY restored to factory
defaults. A list of features that are affected are provided below.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF UNINTENDED OR IMPROPER OPERATION
Proceeding with this restore will revert ALL controller configurations to factory defaults. Verify that
FULL RESTORE is intended before selecting YES.
Failure to follow this instruction can result unintended loss of controller configuration.
To access FACTORY DEFAULTS, follow these steps:
1. From the MAIN MENU screen, select ADVANCED > RESTORING DEFAULTS > FACTORY
DEFAULTS.
The FACTORY screen displays:
NOTE: A brief explanation of the modes appears on the screen. The default mode is RUN. Leaving
the screen will return the controller to the ADVANCED MENU.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the following tables to troubleshoot the controller:
Table 57: NF3500 G4 Controller Troubleshooting
Condition Possible Causes Solution
No display on LCD The Powerlink power supply is not Verify that the power supply’s LED status indicators are ON. The
screen energized. indicator marked CL2 must be ON for the controller to operate. If
it is not ON and the power supply obtains its power from the
panelboard bus, verify that the main power to the panelboard is
properly connected and turned ON. Also verify that the power
supply line terminal is secured. If the power supply is connected
to an external power source, such as a UPS, verify that the power
supply is properly connected to the external power source and
that this source is turned ON. Refer to the Power Supply
instruction bulletin for installation and safety information.
The wrong Powerlink power supply is The power supply may not be the proper model for your system’s
installed. voltage. Verify that the proper power supply is installed. Refer to
the Powerlink Power Supply Instruction Bulletin for more
information.
The controller is not connected to the The power supply must be plugged into the controller. Verify that
Powerlink power supply. the power supply connector is seated properly in the controller’s
mating connector. Refer to the Powerlink controller installation
instruction bulletin.
Controller is not Baud rate, address, or other Verify that all controller communications setup information
communicating communications parameters are not matches your software settings. Refer to the "Communication
set up properly. Setup" section for more information on how to set these
parameters from the controller front panel.
Communications wiring errors. Verify that your network or serial communications connections are
wired properly and the proper signal polarity is observed. Ensure
that the TX and RX wires are not reversed. Refer to the Powerlink
controller installation instruction bulletin.
Controller keys will not Controller keys are locked. The controller panel has been intentionally disabled. Connect to
access screens the controller using Lighting Control Software (LCS version 2).
Clear the Front Panel Disable setting found in the LCS version 2
software, and send the updated configuration to the controller.
This re-enables local front panel access.
Pilot light on switch Wiring error. Verify wiring of inputs with respect to the external switching
connected to input device and its pilot light. An LED pilot light must be wired
does not illuminate observing the proper polarity. Refer to the Powerlink controller
installation instruction bulletin.
Excessive current draw. The total draw of all devices connected to all status feedback
terminals must not exceed 160 mA. The status feedback power
source is internally protected and will shut down if this limit is
exceeded. Refer to the Powerlink controller installation instruction
bulletin.
(Troubleshooting continued)
(Troubleshooting continued)
Circuit breaker does Circuit breaker handle is OFF. Turn circuit breaker handle to ON.
not respond to
SCHEDULE change or Circuit breaker is tripped. Turn circuit breaker handle OFF and then ON again.
does not respond as Circuit breaker Manual mode is Restore the circuit breaker to Auto mode by engaging the white
desired. engaged. button located on the face of the circuit breaker.
Circuit breaker is not included in To test all circuit breakers assigned to a zone, refer to the
zone, or circuit breaker is incorrectly "Testing Circuit Breakers" section under the "Zone Setup" section.
included in zone. If the circuit breakers are not responding as desired, refer to the
“Assigning Circuit Breakers to a Zone” section for more
information to add or remove circuit breakers to/from a zone.
Circuit breaker is overridden from A zone can be overridden from either communications or the front
either communications or the front panel. To clear the override, refer to "Viewing Zone Status
panel. Details” section under "Viewing Zone Status".
Sub-net wiring error. Circuit breakers in slave panels must have properly wired sub-net
communications and power. Refer to the Powerlink controller
installation instruction bulletin as well as instruction bulletins for
the control bus, power supply, and slave address selector for
more information..
Circuit breaker is overridden by Comms loss action should be disabled unless this type of action
comms loss action. is preferred.
Error in schedule/time period setup. Review each time period for the zone’s schedule and make sure
that the selected times and days match the preferred operation.
No day selected. Either a normal day or a special day must be selected for a time
period to be valid. The time period will be valid whenever the
current day matches a selected day.
Special day(s) are configured but not Special days are user-defined exceptions to normal days.
included. Therefore, a special day has priority over a normal day. A time
period will not be valid during any special day unless the special
day is specifically included in the time period.
Improper logic type setting. If the circuit breaker is assigned to a zone that is also controlled
by an input, the input may be holding the circuit breaker ON or
OFF, according to the input status and logic type setting.
Circuit breaker blink type is set to Circuit will always remain ON except when pulsing OFF. Choose
Pulse OFF or Pulse Repeat. another blink type if this behavior is preferred.
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
The following sections list the specifications for the controller:
Table 58: Controller Specifications
Inputs Independently configurable dry-contact inputs
Input Types 2-wire maintained N.O.
2-wire maintained N.C.
2-wire maintained toggle
2-wire momentary pushbutton
2-wire momentary timed ON
2-wire momentary delayed OFF
3-wire dual momentary
Input Timer 1 second to 18 hours
Status Output 24 Vdc (160mA maximum load for all outputs combined)
Available for 2-wire input types only
Auxiliary Power Supply 24 Vdc (160mA maximum current)
Communication Interface RS485 Serial:
2-wire inside terminal compartment. Used for MODBUS ASCII/RTU, BACnet
MSTP, DMX512 communications.
RS232 Serial:
2-wire inside terminal compartment. Used for MODBUS ASCII/RTU, C-Bus
communications.
10/100 Base-T Ethernet:
Two inside terminal compartment
One on the front panel. Utilized for Modbus/Tcp, and BACnet IP communications.
Circuit Breaker Blink Notice No blink (default)
Single blink (2–30 minutes)
Dual blink (1st blink: 2–30 minutes; 2nd blink: 1 minute)
Triple blink (1st blink: 2–30 minutes; 2nd blink: 1 minute; 3rd blink: 1 minute)
Delay with no blink (2–30 minutes)
Pulse duration (1-10 seconds)
Pulse repeat (1-240 minutes)
Circuit Breaker Stagger Delay 0.10 second (default) to 1 second
System Logic Zones are configured for logical operation.
AND, OR, XOR, LAST EVENT, COMBO BOOLEAN LOGIC, TRUTH TABLE LOGIC
Terminals Inputs (removable Phoenix): #24–18AWG
Auxiliary Power (removable Phoenix): #24–18AWG
Network (removable Phoenix): #24–18AWG
Front Panel: RJ-45
Ethernet: RJ-45
Environmental Standards Operating Temperature: –5°C to +65°C (internal panel board temperature)
Storage Temperature: –20°C to 85°C
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Standards UL Listed 916 Energy Management Equipment
IEC IEC61000-4-2, ESD, Level 4
IEC61000-4-3, Radiated Immunity, Level 3
IEC61000-4-4, Electrically Fast Transient Immunity (EFT), Level 3
IEC61000-4-5, Surge Immunity, Level 4 - Powerline
IEC61000-4-5, Surge Immunity, Level 3 - Dataline
UL UL916
FCC Part 15, Class A
Certifications California Title 24
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