Chapter contents:
7.1 Notes for operation
Before operation, please ensure that the dimmer is correctly calibrated and that the parameters match the connected load.
The functionality of the button inputs is defined via a parameter. Before the button inputs are configured via Casambi, a push-button style must be selected.
7.2 Operation with App
With a slider you can adjust the brightness of a dimmer (from 0 ... 100%) The brightness can be reduced or increased using the control elements. Another option is to swipe your finger horizontally over the device icon. |
7.3 Sensors and parameter
Settings and parameters in the app
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In the Casambi world they are the terms sensors, parameters and information. Each of the terms stands for a specific type of value.
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Sensors
Sensor name | Description | Default | Value range | Entity |
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Total consumed | Total consumed energy in Wh | 0 | 0 ... 1.000.000 | Wh |
Current Power | Power currently consumed by the load | n.a. | 0 ... 1.000.000 | Wh |
Load Current | Actual load current in mA | n.a. | 0 ... 1.000.000 | mA |
Temperature | Momentary temperature at the measuring point (inside) | n.a. | °C | |
On-Time Dimmer | Number of operating hours device | permanant | 0 ... 1.000.000 | h |
On-Time Load | Number of operating hours lamp/load | 0 | 0 ... 1.000.000 | h |
On-Cycles Device | Number of power-ups device | permanant | 0 ... 1.000.000 | cycles |
On-Cycles Load | Number of power-ups lamp/load > Brightness 0 | 0 | 0 ... 1.000.000 | cycles |
Phase Angle | Phase Angle = Current phase angle of the dimmed output
| n.a. | 0 … 180° | degree |
System Status | System Status - Error Code The parameter "System info" is derived from this error code. | - | 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 | number |
Leading Edge |
| n.a. | 0, 1 | digit |
n.a. = not applicable
Parameter
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Unlock/ Lock Settings | To unlock the following parameters, this value must be set to unlocked | locked unlocked | locked | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Measure Mode | Here a measure mode can be preset with which a new calibration starts. | Automatic | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Start Measurement | Start new calibration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reset statistics | delete statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Push-Button-Style | Behavior of the device button
| Comfort Standard | Comfort | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Load Number | Display load number - max. illuminants of the same type are displayed | 0... | digits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
System info | System status is displayed through a text. If there is no error, the text is "O.K.". If an error is present, the corresponding text is displayed. If several errors are present, the text of the error with the highest priority is displayed.
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Dimming Curve | The dimming curve used can be selected, by default the linear curve is used. To get a different dimming behavior, the dimming curve can be selected. The Casambi curves 3 and 4 are intended when several dimmers from different manufacturers are operated together. |
Dimming Curve
Mode | Dimming Curve | Value | Type |
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linear | 0 | linear curve - default | |
LED | Picture added soon | 1 | maintronic custom curve |
incandescent | Picture added soon | 2 | maintronic custom curve |
Casmbi Standard | 3 | Casambi Compatibility mode | |
Casambi Log | 4 | Casambi Compatibility mode |
7.4 Push-button mode
Through the parameter Push-button style the functionality of the button inputs are defined. To change the push button style, proceed as shown below
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Push-button mode | Wert | English |
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Comfort | 0 | Casambi standard operations plus additional functions: Casambi Funktionen plus Comfort Funktionen wie z.B. Double-click = 100%; dimming; long key stroke; last memory level function |
Standard | 1 * | Standard Casambi Push button input Behavior like a standard Casambi input with Casambi standard operations |
* = Default
Casambi push-button-input = Behavior like standard Casambi push-button:
Remote control: "controls a luminaire, element, scene ..."
7.5 Operation with Push-button input
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The N must be connected to pin 5. |
All wiring and the push-buttons must be insulated for the maximum supply voltage. Ensure the appropriate contact protection after installation. All push-buttons of the well-known switch manufacturers are suitable.
Please see the notes to the push-button styles.
Assign functions to a button
Function switchPush-button inputs can be individually assigned with desired functions.
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Configure a button for a deviceBy default, the push-button is configured to itself.
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The function of the push-button input is defined with the parameter "Push Button mode" as follows in the app. |
7.6 Operation with device button
Function device-button | Keystroke |
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Switch On- / Off Dim the last stored brightness | short press |
Dimming Up and Down (Start at Min Level) | long press |
Switching to Max Level | 2x short press |