8-Channel Ballast Controller Module (458/CTR8)
The 458/CTR8 is an eight-channel digital ballast controller module capable of controlling 0–10 V, 1–10 V, DSI®, DALI broadcast or PWM loads. It has both a DALI and an SDIM/ DMX interface, and therefore can be fully integrated into a DIGIDIM or an Imagine router system. It can also be used on the TouchPanel or on standalone DALI or DIGIDIM systems.
The module has eight high-inrush relays, rated at 16 A per channel.
The front of the module is equipped with an LCD display and a keypad to set basic configuration parameters and provide basic control of channel and output levels.
The module is easily fitted to a 458Mx chassis, in which each load channel is protected by an individual MCB.
Note: The 458/CTR8 8-Channel Ballast Controller Modules are supplied separately from the 458Mx chassis.
Key Features
- Easily attached to a 458Mx chassis and connected to the mains supply for quick installation.
- LCD display screen and a five-button keypad for monitoring, configuration and manual control.
- Universal mains power supply: 85 VAC – 264 VAC (absolute).
Control Features
Each channel of the control module can be configured to operate in any of the following modes:
- 0–10 V → source 20 mA
- 1–10 V → sink 100 mA
- DSI® (Digital Signal Interface) → source 100 mA
- PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) → source 100 mA
- DALI broadcast → source 100 mA
Technical Data
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Connections
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DALI:
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0.5 mm² – 1.5 mm² (max. 300 m @ 1.5 mm²)
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SDIM/DMX:
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0.22 m² – 1.5 mm² low-loss RS485 Type (multistranded, twisted and shielded)
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Override (OVR):
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0.5 mm² – 1.5 mm² (screened and twisted)
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Relay
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Relay contacts:
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High inrush, single pole, single throw (SPST), normally open (NO), volt-free
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Voltage:
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400 VAC
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Max. load per contact:
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16 A resistive/incandescent, 10 A HID (cos y = 0.6).Note: For ballasts, quantity is limited by MCB: refer to manufacturer’s data. External protection must not exceed 16 A type C MCB.
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Outputs
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0–10 V:
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Source 20 mA
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1–10 V (50 ballasts):
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Sink 100 mA
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DALI/DSI® (50 ballasts):
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Source 100 mA
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PWM +/– (50 ballasts):
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Source 100 mA
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Power
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Mains supply:
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100 VAC – 240 VAC (nominal)85 VAC – 264 VAC (absolute)45 Hz – 65 Hz
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Power consumption:
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1.2 W (excluding loads)
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Protection
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Power circuit protection:
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6 A max. external protection, earth mandatory
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Thermal protection:
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Control board – resettable fuse
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Installation
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Mounting:
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Attached to 458M1, 458M2, or 458M3 chassis
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Mechanical data
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Dimensions:
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105 mm × 360 mm × 170 mm
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Housing:
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Powder coated steel (black)
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Weight:
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2.2 kg
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IP code:
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IP20
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Operating conditions and storage
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Ambient temperature:
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0 °C to +40 °C
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Relative humidity:
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Max. 90 %, noncondensing
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Storage temperature:
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–10 °C to +70 °C
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Conformity and standards
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EMC emission:
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EN 55015
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EMC immunity:
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EN 61547
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Safety:
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EN 60950
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DALI data transfer:
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According to DALI standard IEC 60929, with Helvar extensions
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SDIM data:
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Helvar protocol (RS485, 115 kbps)
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DMX data:
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DMX512-A protocol (max. refresh rate: 33 Hz)
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Environment:
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Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives.
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