Mains controller

Installation and operating guide

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Introduction

Safety

astral TM mains controllers are available in 1 and 2 gang

versions and are suitable for flush or surface mounting in
BS wall boxes with a minimum internal depth of 35mm and
should be mounted in dry indoor locations only.

Group control and dimming

A mains controller can provide on/off control over switches

and in addition on/off and dimming control over dimmers to
operate together as a group. Alternatively it can be used to
control a scene where the user configured light levels are
recalled to set a required lighting mood.

The light levels of all dimmers in a

group will align to the same level
after any dimming operation ends.

Up to 64 different switches and dimmers maybe controlled by

each mains controller. A 2 gang mains controller can control 2
groups or scenes.
The mains controller also allows activation of the astral
system HOLIDAY MODE feature and a system ALL-OFF function
via its default functionality.
The mains controller also incorporates command status
indicators giving visual indication and confirmation that
any commands to other switches and dimmers have been
successfully received. There is also a night locator feature to
help find the controller in the dark.

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When turning on a group, dimmers

will turn on at the light level they
were set to before they were
turned off.

Scene control and dimming

When turning on dimmers in a

scene they will always go to their
programmed light level for the
scene.
Dimming of all dimmers in a scene
will maintain any difference in light
level after dimming stops. The light
levels will not align.

Always follow the manufacturers advice when using power

tools, steps, ladders etc. and wear appropriate protective
equipment such as safety goggles when drilling holes. Before
drilling holes in walls, check for hidden electricity cables and
water pipes, and use a cable/pipe locater if in doubt.
Danger 230 volts

Always disconnect the electricity supply before commencing

any work on the installation of devices.
This device should be installed by a competent person
or a qualified electrician in accordance with the devices
installation instructions and the appropriate current national
wiring regulations.
It is essential that all connections are made as instructed, that
cables are not stressed and that terminals are fully tightened.
The mains supply to this device must be protected by a 10A
type B or type C MCB.

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Operation

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Status indicators

Each channel of the mains

controller is capable of controlling
a group or scene containing up
to 64 other switches or dimmers.
However the product cannot
control more than 64 other
switches and dimmers in total.
2 GANG PRODUCTS

A 2 gang mains controller has

2 sets of operation buttons and
status indicators, one for each
channel.

Each channel button on the mains

controller includes a command
status that illuminates after each
operation as follows:

Operation button
and status indicator
Short press ON / set scene
Long press dim UP

Inc/Asc

Exc/Dis

Device not included in the system

Flash GREEN 3 times

Command received by all target switches and dimmers

Flash RED 3 times

Operation button
and status indicator

Command not received by all target switches and dimmers

BLUE LOW INTENSITY

Short press OFF

Long press dim DOWN

Night locator feature, visible in low light conditions

SWITCHES between HIGH AND LOW LEVEL Blue EVERY SECOND
Module with
faScia removed

Operation buttons
and status indicators

1 2

Flash RED 1 time

Program button
and indicator

Program button
and indicator
Inc/Asc

Fascia release clip

Exc/Dis

Holiday mode active

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Holiday mode
Holiday mode is an occupation
simulation feature built into the
astralTM lighting control system
products.
When holiday mode is activated,
astralTM switches and dimmers
will automatically simulate their
operation over the previous 24
hour period. This will continue until
holiday mode is cancelled.

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Mains controller default functionality

Activating Holiday Mode

Cancelling Holiday Mode

Holiday mode can only be activated

using the default functionality on
channel 1 on an astralTM mains or
battery controller.

Holiday mode can be cancelled

using either the default functionality
on channel 1 of a mains or battery
controller or by operating any
astralTM switch or dimmer.

The default functionality will

be over-ridden as soon as any
association is created on
channel 1 of the product.
To restore the default functionality,
delete all associations on
channel 1, (see pages 14 - 15).
ACTIVATING HOLIDAY MODE

To activate holiday mode press

and hold down the bottom button
on channel 1 for over 1 second.
DE-ACTIVATING HOLIDAY MODE

Holiday mode is cancelled either

by a short press the bottom part
of the rocker on channel 1 or by
operating any switch or dimmer in
the system.
ALL-OFF

The system ALL-OFF command is

activated by a long press of the
top part of the rocker on channel 1.

System ALL-OFF
Long press

1
Holiday mode
Long press ON
Short press OFF

System ALL-OFF
Long press

1 2
Holiday mode
Long press ON
Short press OFF

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Fitting and removing fascias

Installation

The mains controller is suitable for

use with astralTM dimmer fascias
only. Only fit a 1 gang fascia to a
1 gang mains controller and a 2
gang fascia to a 2 gang mains
controller.

ImportanT The mains supply must

be protected by a 10A class B or
C MCB.

N
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fitting the fascia

removing the fascia

Holding the fascia at a slight angle

to the module, locate the 2 hooks
on the back of the fascia into the
holes on the top of the module.

Press the release clip in the bottom

edge to the module and carefully
release the fascia at the bottom edge.

Gently push the fascia up and then

push home along the bottom edge
until the clip snaps home securing
the fascia in position.

Pull the fascia downwards to

disengage the 2 hooks before fully
removing the fascia.

220-240V
50Hz

1 Strip back the outer cable sheath

and trim the inner cables to
length. Carefully strip the inner
cable insulation to expose 8mm
of wire.
2 Connect the Live and Neutral
cables to the switch as shown in
the diagram:
Live
= brown
Neutral = blue
Some countries and
existing installations may also
use the following cable colours:
Live
= red
Neutral = black

N
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Supply

3 Any earth wires must be suitably

terminated and fitted with
yellow/green insulating sleeving.

4 Carefully push the wired unit into

the back box, ensuring cables are
not trapped or pinched.
5 Secure the device to the wall box
using the fixing screws provided.
Do not over tighten the
fixing screws as this may cause
damage or distortion to the
device that could impair normal
operation or fitting the fascia.

NOTE

DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVERS

OR POWER TOOLS

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Programming the controller into a new system

Programming the controller into an existing system

To install the entire system for

the first time, follow the astralTM
quick start guide.

To add the mains controller into

an existing system please refer
to your system programming
guide for instructions on adding a
product to an existing system.

art guid

Quick st

System

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program

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Programming the controller into an existing system

There are 4 steps to adding
the MAINS CONTROLLER to an
existing system

STEP 1
INCLUDE THE MAINS CONTROLLER INTO
THE SYSTEM

STEP 2
REPLICATE THE ROUTING TABLE TO ALL
CONTROLLERS

STEP 3
CONFIGURE THE MAINS CONTROLLER
FOR GROUP OR SCENE CONTROL

Step 1 Inclusion

1 Refer to your system

programming guide for inclusion.

After the controller is included

into the system you must update
the routing table in all system
controllers.

The mains controller is factory-set

to control a group. To control a
scene it must first be put it into
scene control mode.

1 Refer to your system

programming guide for replication.

NOTE

Step 2 Replication
Step 3 Configuration
Step 4 Association

2 When you need to select the

mains controller to include it into
the system press any button on
the front.

2 Put the mains controller into

replicate receive mode, press the
Inc/Asc button for 2 seconds until
the indicator illuminates yellow.

3 If the mains controller is included

successfully all indicators on the
mains controller will flash green
3 times.

Inc/Asc

Exc/Dis

3 The indicator will flash yellow

while the routing table is updated
and then turn green for 4 seconds
if replication has been successful.

Any associations must be

deleted from the controller before
you will be allowed to change
control modes (see page 14 - 15).
1H
 old down the Inc/Asc button on
the controller for 8 seconds until
the indicator starts flashing yellow
and then release the button.
2T
 he indicator will flash 3 times to
show the new control mode:
Green = Group control
Red
= Scene control
If necessary repeat until the
required control mode is achieved.

STEP 4
ASSOCIATE WITH SWITCHES AND
DIMMERS TO CREATE GROUPS AND
SCENES

1R
 efer to your system
programming guide for
association.
2W
 hen you need to select the
mains controller, press the
appropriate channel operation
button on the front of the mains
controller.

3T
 he status indicator will flash
green 3 times if the association
has been successful.

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Other programming functions

DISASSOCIATION

Allows you to remove a switch

or dimmer from a group or scene
controlled from the mains controller.
1 Refer to your system manual and
put the primary controller into
disassociate mode.
2 When you need to select the
mains controller, press the
appropriate operation button on
the front.

DELETING A COMPLETE GROUP/SCENE

ON THE MAINS CONTROLLER

EXCLUDING THE MAINS CONTROLLER

FROM THE SYSTEM

1 Remove the decorative fascia.

1 Remove the decorative fascia.

2 Hold down the Exc/Dis button

for 8 seconds until the indicator
illuminates green and then release
the button.

2 Refer to your system

programming guide and put the
primary controller into exclude
mode.

Inc/Asc

3 Press the Exc/Dis button on the

mains controller twice within
1 second.

MAINS CONTROLLER NVM RESET

Warning Use

NVM Reset with

extreme caution and only prior
to resetting all products and
completely rebuilding the network.
1 Remove the decorative fascia.
2H
 old down the Exc/Dis button
for 15 seconds until the indicator
illuminates red. Release the
button and the indicator will start
flashing red.

Inc/Asc

3 The status indicator will flash

green 3 times if the association
has been successfully removed.

3 While the Exc/Dis indicator is

illuminated green, press and
release the channel operation
button on the mains controller
that controls the group or scene
to be deleted.
4 The Exc/Dis and selected channel
status indicator will flash green 10
times while the selected group or
scene is deleted.

Inc/Asc

4 If the mains controller is excluded

successfully all indicators will
flash red 3 times.

3W
 hile the indicator is flashing red
press Exc/Dis for 2 seconds until
the indicator turns green and then
release the button.

Inc/Asc

4A
 ll indicators will flash red 10
times while the mains controller
is reset and factory settings are
restored.

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Troubleshooting
Cannot add the device to a system

Incorrect fascia being fitted.

You can only fit a 1 gang dimmer
fascia to a 1 gang mains controller
module and a 2 gang fascia to
a 2 gang module. You cannot fit
switch fascias to mains controller
modules.

The controller is already part

of another system. Reset the
controller first using the exclusion
process before trying again.

No power to product.
Check other devices on the same
circuit are receiving power.
Check connections and wiring.
Fuse or MCB blown.
Check and rectify fault before
replacing fuse or resetting the
MCB.
status Indicators flash yellow
once when CONTROLLER is operated

The controller has not yet been

included into a network.

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Specifications

fascia does not fit the CONTROLLER

Controller does not operate

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Cannot add a switch or dimmer to

a group/scene controlled by the
CONTROLLER

Too many switches and dimmers

already associated. You can only
control 64 other switches or
dimmers.
Cannot switch between group and
scene control

The controller still has an

association on one or more
channels and controls another
switch or dimmer. Delete all
groups/scenes first and then
change control mode.

cannot activate holiday mode

from channel 1

There is an association on
channel 1 to another switch or
dimmer. Delete all associations
on channel 1 to restore the
controllers default functionality
to channel 1.

Malaysia

868.1MHz

Suitable for flush or surface mounted

in dry interior locations only.

UK/Singapore/UAE

868.4MHz

Protection

IP4x

919.8MHz

Wall box depth

35mm minimum

Mains supply

220-240Vac / 50Hz

Supply protection

10A MCB, type B or C

Power consumption

<1W

RF Operating Frequency

Hong Kong
Typical RF range

75m open field

The RF range quoted above is in

open field conditions. This range
will be reduced when mounted in
a property by any walls and objects
between the transmitting and
receiving devices by an amount
dependant upon the number
of walls and their construction.
However, the effects of this will be
minimized by the mesh and routing
capabilities of the astral system.

Operating temperature 0C to +45C

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Additional information
GUARANTEE

R&TTE DECLARATION

DESIGN OWNERSHIP

MAINTENANCE and disposal

MK Electric Limited undertakes to

replace or repair at its discretion
goods (excluding batteries) should
they become defective within
18 months solely as a result of
faulty materials and workmanship.
Understandably if the product has
not been installed, operated or
maintained in accordance with the
instructions, has not been used
appropriately or if any attempt has
been made to rectify, dismantle
or alter the product in any way the
guarantee will be invalidated.

MK Electric Limited hereby declares

that this wirefree lighting control
product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the European
Radio and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
directive, 1999/5/EC.

MK Electric Limited wishes to make

it clear that it owns all the original
designs of the products that it
manufactures (whether or not listed
in this leaflet) and that it will take all
necessary action in any part of the
world against any party found to be
manufacturing, distributing, selling
or otherwise dealing with any article
which infringes the Companys
intellectual property in its own
products, or any other right of the
company.

The product may be cleaned with

a dry soft lint free cloth. Do not
use water or any abrasive, solvent
based or aerosol cleaners as this
may damage, discolour or affect the
finish and safety of the product.

The guarantee states MK Electric

Limiteds entire liability. It does not
extend to cover consequential loss
or damage or installation costs
arising from the defective product.
This guarantee does not restrict,
infringe or in any way affect the
normal statutory or other rights of
the consumer.

MK is a registered trademark of
Novar ED&S
Zensys and Z-Wave is a registered
trademark of Zensys Ltd
Patents applied for and pending
Registered designs

At the end of their useful life the

packaging, product and where
applicable batteries, should be
disposed of via a suitable recycling
centre. Do not dispose of with your
normal household waste. Do not
burn.

COMPATIBILITY

product ADVICE

astralTM products are tested and

certified as Z-Wave compliant and
are designed to work with other
manufacturers Z-Wave compliant
and interoperable products.
Z-Wave products of other types
and applications can be added to
the system and will act as repeaters
if they support this functionality.
This enables the system to grow
and expand to other application
areas as your needs develop.

If you require advice on the astralTM

system please contact the technical
service helpline on

This product is supplied preset to

Low Power Configuration Mode.

Singapore

1800 461 6333

Malaysia

1800 88 4507

Hong Kong

2953 6379

UK and Ireland 01268 563720

email mk.technical@honeywell.com
UAE

(+971) 4 807320

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