Operation And Use; Normal Operation - Niko 310-0390 Mode D'emploi

Read the complete manual before carrying out the installation and activating the system.
Universal rotary dimmer PLC interference suppression, 3 - 300 W, 2-wire
1. DESCRIPTION
This universal flush-mounting rotary button dimmer is connected with a 2-wire system and is suitable for dimming
resistive, inductive and capacitive loads, as well as dimming dimmable halogen and LED 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 faulty conditions
(overload, short circuit, ...). The central plate (i.e. the rotary button itself xxx-31003) and the flush surround plate
must be ordered separately. To switch the lighting on/off from another location, one or multiple (max. 30) 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
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 as indicated in section 3
4. Mount all components as shown below
3. SETTINGS
After switching on the power supply voltage, the red feedback LED will flash for several seconds (< 5 sec.). The
flashing frequency does not have any specific meaning.
3.1. Setting dimmer according to lamp type
Use the most general dimming profile (DEFAULT 1) or set the dimmer according to the type of lamp you want
to dim. Consult the diagram below for the correct setting.
Profile Description
DEFAULT 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
LED 5 lamps or LED and halogen lamps
supplied by an electronic transformer
LED 6 Specific profile for dimmable LED
lamps with a dimming curve different
from DEFAULT 1
LED 7 Specific profile for dimmable LED
lamps
LED 8 Specific profile for dimmable LED
lamps
* These lamp profiles are equipped with boost function. This means that upon switching on, the lamp will shine
bright briefly before going to the desired dimming level (if 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
Use the dimmer search (www.niko.eu/dimmerzoeker) to choose the right profile for the installed lamp. If you
cannot find the installed lamp, proceed as follows:
1. Press the SELECT PROFILE button once. The green feedback LED will flash several times to indicate the
current dimming profile. For example, if profile LED 5 is active, the feedback LED will flash five times.
This will be repeated 3 times.
2. Press the SELECT PROFILE button again to go to the next profile. If you would like to select the right profile
for the placed LED lamps, you proceed as follows:
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PM310-0390XR17392
multiple control points
0
170-0000X
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*
phase control (high 4 x
minimum control)
reverse phase control 5 x
phase control 6 x
reverse phase control 7 x
with boost function*
phase control with boost 8 x
function*
- Firstly, try the DEFAULT 1 profile
- If this profile functions properly, continue to set the minimum light intensity (§ 3.3.)
- If not, successively try the profiles LED 4, LED 5 and LED 6. If one of these profiles functions properly,
continue to set the minimum light intensity (§ 3.3.)
3. After the feedback LED has shown the current dimming profile three times, the last shown profile is
saved and used.
3.3. Selecting the minimum light intensity
To make use of the optimal 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:
hold down to dim the lamp up or down. Releasing and pressing again reverses the dimming direction.
The minimum dimming level is set as follows:
1. Dim the lamp to the minimum level with the rotary button.
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 switch 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
√
Lamp still
Dim until
too bright
MINIMUM LEVEL
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
300 W
Max.
3 W
Min.
The dimmer is suitable for dimmable economy lamps but does not have a specific dimming profile for these lamps
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.

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 rotary 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
310-0390X
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
- +
Turn clockwise = brighten the light
Turn anti-clockwise = dim the light
STEP 5
CONTROL
Test: switch
lamp off and
back on again
dimmable
LED lamp
(max. 10)
200 W
3 W
5
EN