Operation And Use; Normal Operation - Niko 310-0290X Manuel

Read the complete manual before carrying out the installation and activating the system.
Universal push button dimmer PLC interference suppression, 3 - 300 W, 2-wire
1. DESCRIPTION
The universal flush-mounting push-button dimmer is connected with two wires and is suitable for dimming
dimmable LED lamps, halogen lamps and incandescent lamps. This device is not suitable for motor control and
does not have a specific profile for dimmable economy lamps.
The dimmer can be used with or without memory and is equipped with an automatic detection of malfunctions
(overload, short circuit, etc.). The central plate (i.e. the push button itself xxx-31002) and the flush surround
plate must be ordered separately. To dim the lighting from another location, one or multiple (max. 30) extra N.O.
push button(s) (170-0000x) can be connected.
2. MOUNTING
Danger: Switch off the mains supply before installing the dimmer. Connect the device to the mains voltage
before configuration (§ 3).
Install the dimmer in locations with non-condensing humidity (30 - 70%).
Tip: Always use lamps of the same type and brand on one dimmer.
1. Connect the dimmer and the load(s) as shown in the wiring diagram below, depending on the number
of control points.
1 control point
L E
N
230 Vac
L
2. Mount the dimmer in a flush-mounting box with a flush-mounting depth of minimum 40 mm.
3. Set the dimmer (see § 3).
4. Mount all components as shown below.
3. SETTINGS
After switching on the input voltage, the feedback LED will flash red for several seconds (< 5 sec.). The flashing
frequency does not have any specific meaning.
3.1. Setting dimmer according to lamp type
Set the dimmer according to the type of lamp you wish to dim. Consult the diagram below for the correct setting.
Profile Description
LED 1 Most general profile on which most lamps
will function normally
HALO LED 2 Specific profile for LED and halogen lamps
supplied by a ferromagnetic transformer
Transformer Specific profile for LED lamps supplied
LED 3 * by a ferromagnetic transformer
LED 4 Specific profile for dimmable LED lamps
(including LED filament lamps)
Transformer Specific profile for dimmable LED lamps
LED 5 or LED and halogen lamps powered by
an electronic transformer
LED 6 Specific profile for dimmable LED lamps
with a dimming curve different than LED 1
LED 7 * Specific profile for dimmable LED lamps
which require a boost function
LED 8 * Specific profile for dimmable LED lamps
which require a boost function
* These lamp profiles are equipped with a boost function. This means that upon switching on, the lamp will
briefly shine brightly before going to the desired dimming level (if the memory function has been activated).
These profiles have been specifically made for lamps which cannot be switched on again when dimmed low.
3.2. Select profile for LED lamps
1. Press the SELECT PROFILE button once. The feedback LED will flash green several times to indicate the
current dimming profile. For example, if profile LED 5 is active, the feedback LED will flash five times.
2. Press the SELECT PROFILE button to go to the next profile. If you would like to select the right profile for
the fitted 230V LED lamps, you proceed as follows:
- Firstly, try the LED 1 profile
- If this profile functions properly, continue to set the minimum light intensity (§ 3.3)
- If not, try the other profiles one after the other. If one of these profiles functions properly, continue to
set the minimum light intensity (§ 3.3)
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multiple control points
0
170-0000X
L E
max. 30 x
170-0000X
N
230 Vac
L
(Reverse) phase Number of times
control the green LED
flashes
phase control 1 x
phase control 2 x
phase control with boost 3 x
function
reverse phase control 4 x
reverse phase control 5 x
phase control 6 x
reverse phase control 7 x
with boost function
phase control with boost 8 x
function
3. After the feedback LED has shown the current dimming profile three times, the last shown profile is
saved and used.
3.3. Set the minimum light intensity
To make use of the optimal dimming range of every lamp and to avoid completely switching it off, the minimum
dimming level can be adjusted using the MIN DIM LEVEL button. This button works in the same way as a push-button
dimmer: holding it down dims the light up or down. Releasing and pressing again reverses the dimming direction.
The minimum dimming level is set as follows:
1. Dim the lamp until the minimum level using the small red dimming button in the middle of the base.
2. Check the intensity of the lamp.
3. Is the lamp still shining too bright? Reduce the minimum dimming level using the MIN DIM LEVEL button.
Continue to dim until just before the lamp begins to flash or switches off.
4. If the lamp is already flashing or is completely switched off, increase the minimum dimming level in the
same way.
5. After setting the lamp, always switch the dimmer off and back on again to check if the lamp switches
on at activated memory.
6. If not, try to slightly increase the minimum dimming level.
7. If this is not yet sufficient, try a dimming profile with boost function (LED 3, LED 7 or LED 8). These ensure
that upon switching on, the lamps receive sufficient energy before going to the desired dimming level (if
memory function has been activated).
STEP 1 STEP 2
ACTION CONTROL
Lamp on at
minimum level
√
Dim until Lamp still
MINIMUM LEVEL too bright
X
Is off
or flashing
MIN MAX
X
OR

4. OPERATION AND USE

4.1. Permitted loads
The following table provides an overview of the maximum load that is permitted per lamp type at an ambient
temperature of 35°C.
Lamp
HAL. 230 V HAL. 230 V
Max. 300 W
Min. 3 W
4.2. PLC interference suppression
This dimmer is equipped with interference suppression of PLC signals. This integrated interference suppression
attempts to remove as many interfering signals as possible from the mains in order for most lamps to function
optimally, without flashing or humming.
Please note: Due to technical restrictions, it is not possible to match the quality of industrial PLC filters. Refer
to the FAQ on dimming at www.niko.eu/faq for more information on reducing PLC signals.

4.3. Normal operation

This dimmer operates according to the principle of phase control or reverse phase control, depending on the
setting (see § 3.1.). The dimmer can be used with or without memory. The standard setting of the dimmer is
without memory function. Consult § 4.4.1 to activate the memory function.
4.3.1. Without memory
Without memory function, the push button operates as follows:
- press briefly: on at maximum / off. Other than that, the control is the same as the control with memory (see § 4.3.2).
press briefly < 400 ms.
= on / off
310-0290X
STEP 3 STEP 4
CONCLUSION ACTION
Minimum
/
dimming
level OK
Minimum
dimming
level too
high
Minimum
dimming
level too
low
300 W 300 W
20 W 20 W
hold down > 400 ms.
= dimming up / dimming down
STEP 5
CONTROL
Test: switch
lamp off and
back on again
dimmable
LED lamp
200 W
3 W
9
EN