Installation Dimlux Expert Series MKII (With Maxi Controller)
The Dimlux Expert series can be controlled with the Dimlux Maxi Controller or by using external switching gear (contactors, timers). Make sure that the contactors and timers are designed to match the load of the ballasts.
The Dimlux Expert series can be controlled with the Dimlux Maxi Controller or by using external switching gear (contactors, timers). Make sure that the contactors and timers are designed to match the load of the ballasts.
The Maxi Controller can control up to 160 Dimlux Expert fixtures at the same time. No longer needed are the switchboard, time delay timers, timers and relays (contactors) are no longer needed. The power cables of the fixtures can be directly plugged into a power socket, after which they can be remote controlled. Light on and off times, brightness, and many more settings can be controlled with the Maxi Controller.
If a Maxi Controller is connected to the first fixture, the chain of fixtures will be in ‘analog mode’. The power output and on/off state is controlled by the Maxi Controller. The user can still overrule the off state (but not the output power) of any fixture in a chain, by pressing the button. Using the button while a chain is in ‘analog mode’ only influences that fixture and not other fixtures in the same chain.
When the Maxi Controller sends an ‘on’ signal (for example 90%), and the fixture is not manually turned off, the display will first show “analog on” for a while, after which it will just show “on”.
When the Maxi Controller sends an ‘off’ signal, or the fixture is manually turned off, the display will first show “analog off” for a while, after which it will just show “off”.
MK-II ballast does not detect the Maxi Controller.
The Dimlux Expert series can be controlled with the Dimlux Maxi Controller or by using external switching gear (contactors, timers). Make sure that the contactors and timers are designed to match the load of the ballasts.
If you have a problem with the MKII ballasts or fixtures, it could be because you are using an old Maxi Controller. The internal hardware version must be 4.3 or higher. You can check this by removing the power from the Maxi Controller and switching it back on after 5 seconds and quickly checking what is in the display (e.g. Hw 4.3 Sw 3.0). If the hardware version is 4.3 it is not necessary to purchase a new Maxi Controller , if it says something other than 4.3, then another Maxi Controller must be purchased.
If you want to keep your old controller or use a different control system you can use the Maxi Controller Dummy Adapter which must be placed between the old Maxi Controller and the first ballast or fixture.