Zone controller module, 16 PDM Channels, dimming, communicating
Description:
The L2-CH16 controls up to 16 zone channels of lighting from one device. The zones are controlled via PDMbus protocol commands including scenes or zone level commands. Each channel can command up to 64 drivers with a total limit of 128 drivers across 8 L2-DMs. With an L2-CH16 attached to each L2-PDM, an enclosure can have up to 128 independently controlled zones via the PDMbus. This module fits into the top channel expansion connector and communication bus connector of the L2-PDM. It requires accessory power from an L2-APR. Channels 1-8 must be controlled by the L2-CH16. DIP selector switches allow channels 9-16 to be controlled either by the L2-CH16 (enable position) or by an L2-DM, L2-SW, or L2-ONF16. 16 indicators LEDs show the commanded status of each channel including the dimmed level by intensity. They are also used to indicate selected modes and configuration information. Two control buttons and status LED create a simple user interface to allow manual control of any of the channels for commissioning and configuration of the module. The L2-CH16 appears like 16 L2-DM with a subset of configuration settings.
