Velleman projects VMBDMI Extended user manual - Manual (Page 3)

VMBDMI Dimmer manual – edition 1 3
DESCRIPTION
With this module it is possible to dim lamps operating on mains voltage. Also suitable for dimming low voltage
lamps in combination with a wire-wound iron core transformer.
PROPERTIES
Use:
 Required mains voltage: 220...240V/50Hz
 Suitable to control incandescence or halogen lamps on mains voltage
 Suitable to control low voltage halogen lamps in combination with a dimmable wire-wound iron core
transformer
 Suitable for some types of dimmable LED lamps on mains voltage
Output:
 Maximum load: 400W @ 230V/50Hz
 Leading edge phase control
 Slowly switching on and off (ca. 1.5s) will prolong the life span of the lamp
 Dimming from 0 to 100% in ca. 4 seconds
 Power grid distortion (EMI) conform EN55015
Protection:
 Built-in non-resettable: 4A slow
 Verification of too inductive loads (holding current triac). This protection can be disabled for some types of
lamps e.g. dimmable lamps
 Thermal protection:
o When temperature reaches 80°C, light output is reduced to 25% of the desired value
o When temperature reaches 90°C, the lamp is switched off
o Thermal protection is switched off when temperature drops below 60°C
o Tolerance on thermal protection: ±4°C
LED indications:
 Status of the dimmer:
o Continuous on: desired dimming value reached
o Slow flash: timer running
o Fast flash: dimming value changing
o Two short flashes: communication error detected
o Three short flashes: not possible to dim load with this dimmer
o Four short flashes: temperature alarm (light output reset to 25% of desired value)
o Five short flashes: thermal protection (lamp is switched off)
 Presence of input voltage
 Sending and receiving Velbus data
 Report status to control modules
Module power:
 Required input voltage: 12...18Vdc
 Consumption in stand-by: 28mA@18Vdc
 Maximum consumption: 30mA@18Vdc
Dimensions:
 Standard DIN-rail housing: 2 modules wide
 Length x width x height: 90 x 36 x 58mm
Configuration:
 Only configurable via Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS or VMBRSUSB) and the VelbusLink
software
 Software addressing (up to 250 possible addresses)
 Storage capacity for 37 different pushbuttons and their function
 Multiple functions and time settings can be set via software
 Learned pushbuttons are maintained during power outage