Dimmer Channel Control
The output state of a dimmer channel can be changed by:
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A lighting command from C-Bus.
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Pressing one of the channel indicator buttons (local override).
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Changing the state of the remote override inputs.
Priority of the Operating Modes
The various sources of control listed above are described in detail below. The table below shows the relative priority of these sources in determining the final state of the dimmer channel:
|
Function |
Priority |
Result |
|
Remote OFF |
1 (highest) |
Forces Channel Off |
|
Unit Power Stabilisation Delay |
2 |
All channels off for first 5 s after unit power up. |
|
Remote ON |
3 |
Forces channel On |
|
Local override |
4 |
Toggles the channel |
|
Channel Power On Delay |
5 |
Holds channel off for configured duration after channel power recovery |
|
Logic |
6 |
Depends on Logic configuration and state of Logic Groups |
|
Warn Before Off (WBO) |
7 |
Holds channel on at WBO level for WBO Duration if WBO active |
|
C-Bus Level |
8 |
Channel Level from C-Bus |