The EPU-1500 device is an universal dimmer unit (= cutting sine wave) Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 SLS – Sunlight-simulation

Option 3 Option 4 SLS – Sunlight-simulation (= Sunrise/Sunset):

ENG controlled by microprocessor. This unit has been designed especially for the
analogue interface analogue interface analogue interface analogue interface
Using the »SLS-mode« of EPU-1500 gives the operator another special lighting
brightness regulating of energy-saving or incandescent bulbs, but can be feature for application e.g. in Terrariums, Aquariums and Poultry farming.

1 wire-jumper to expansion unit

10…91 kΩ log. Computer signal Electronic pot.
used also for transformer and fan regulating (1-phase). 0–10 V 1–10 V -
An artificial sunrise-increasing (= 15 min) and sunset-decreasing (= 30 min)
can be realized by switching ON resp. OFF an additionally connected switch-
The dimming control is done in following operating modes: + 10 V GND clock. For this the switch-clock-contact (= NO) hast to be connected to

EPU-1500 man = via adjusting knob on the casing

or via pushbutton-signal 230 V (= terminal 12)
auto = via ext. 0–10 V analogue computer signal (= terminal 4 + 5)
3 4 5
100 kΩ

4
log.

5 4 5
+
4 5
terminal 12 (= digital input, 230 VAC).

For activating or deactivating of this SLS-mode please push the »auto«-button

ELECTRONIC-DIMMER-CONTROLLER
Nominal voltage: 230 VAC (+/-10 % max.) sinusoidal, 50 / 60 Hz,
1-phase + neutral
NOTE: Upstream-connected insulating- or auto-trans-
former or 2-phase-power-supply may cause damage to
connected electronic-load while dimming.
Preliminary fuse: 16 A max.
Power consumption: 2,5 W
Dissipation power: 5,35 W
Permitted ambient temperature: -10°C to +45°C
Permitted storage temperature: -10°C to +65°C
Terminal clamps: 0,75 to 2,5 mm²
Protection class: IP 20
Mounting method: to click on a normed 35mm support rail
Conformity: EN 60669-1, EN 60669-2-1, EN 55015
Digital-/Input push button: 230 VAC, possible to connect an
illuminated button (=5 mA max.),
max. wire length 50 mtr.
0-10 VDC analogue input: 1,5 mA, suitable for potentiometer
(= terminal 4) 10 –100 kΩ- log. - 150 mW
Relay contact (terminal 10/11): 250 VAC/30 VDC - 4 A max.
Alarm output: N-MOSFET; Open drain;
12/24 VDC-200 mA max.
RS 485 interface: interface protocol specified by iLOX
or via connected potentiometer (= terminal 3 + 4 + 5)
or via 230 V time switch signal 230 V in SLS-mode (= terminal 12)
Adjusting the operating mode:
Operating-mode »A« is the regular factory setting of the EPU-1500 device.
Depending on the kind of lamp load the start-level (= phase-cutting-angle)
has to be optimized or increased as follows:
Mode A Incandescent-, LED- or CCFL-bulbs (= sinusoidal-start >1.0 msec.)
Push the following buttons after one another and then press them at the
same time until acoustic beep sounds after 3 sec.: »min« + »max«
Mode B LED-lamps e.g. HWDKS-LED (= sinusoidal-start >1.6 msec.)
Push the following buttons after one another and then press them at the
same time until acoustic beep sounds after 3 sec.: »min« + »max« + »auto«
Mode C CFL-lamps e.g. HWDKS-11 W (= sinusoidal-start >3.2 msec.)
Push the following buttons after one another and then press them at the
same time until acoustic beep sounds after 3 sec.: »max« + »min«
Increase the output power of the system:
If a control task should require a higher dimmer output power (= Watt), it is
possible to mount a number of single EPU-1500 devices side by side and
control them centrally via a potentiometer (= ext.) or PLC/computer signal
(= 0-10 VDC). For this purpose, this analogue control signal also needs to
be connected to terminals 4 + 5 on each of these devices. In addition, for
improved synchronization, all terminals no 1 have to be wired to one another
on all EPU-1500 units!
terminal 1
for 6 seconds (= beep). At this point 3 fast beeps will indicate the activating
terminal 5
(= ON) of the SLS-mode, and one prolonged beep shows deactivating
terminal 4
(= OFF) of the SLS-mode.
2 Following LED-signalizations may appear in SLS-mode:
• LED »auto« flashes once quickly = switch-clock/lighting is switched
5 OFF; dimming principle »trailing-edge« (Transistor) is programmed
• LED »auto« flashes 3 times quickly = switch-clock/lighting is switched
OFF; dimm principle »leading-edge« (TRIAC) is programmed
• LED »auto« continuous lighting = switch-clock/lighting is switched ON
• LED »min« continuous lighting = Bottom brightness level (= MIN) is
attained
• LED »min« fast flashing = Increasing light »Sunrise« (15 min) is in process
• LED »max« continuous lighting = Upper brightness level (= MAX) is
reached
• LED »max« fast flashing = Decreasing brightness »Sunset« (30 min) is
in process
Alarm-output signalization:
The EPU-1500 shows a digital alarm signalization output, which can be con-
nected to a central alarm system. In the case of no current faults, there will be a
voltage of 12 VDC (= 1mA max.) being offered between terminal 13 and terminal
6 (»GND«). In the case of a fault alert, (see form below) this voltage of 12 VDC
wire-jumper
to expansion unit 4 will be switched off (= 0 VDC) by the internal microprocessor of EPU-1500.

Push-button or
–> terminal(s) 12

switch-clock
NO
Load specification (230 VAC): IMPORTANT: In no case connect terminals 7 (= output 230 VAC) between It is possible to control a mechanic relay (= 24 VDC; max. 200 mA), by connect-
Incandescent bulbs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 W max. the individual devices! 3 ing this to terminal 13. For this, an extra external voltage supply of 24 VDC
1200 W max. Trailing-edge-

4 A max.
Dimmable LED- or CCFL-energy-saving-lamps:. . . dimming 230 VAC will be needed! Please connect the +24 V-pole of this power supply directly
Dimmable compact fluorescent lamps-CFL: . . . . 1000 W max. („Transistor“) Lifting MIN-level of brightness: 50/60 Hz fuse
load to the relay-coil (A1) and connect the opposite end of the relay-coil (A2) to
The minimum value for lighting intensity can be specified variably from 0 to Phase 16 A max.
Low-voltage-bulbs with electronic transformer: . . 1000 W max. terminal 13 of EPU-1500. Please connect the GND (-) of 24 VDC power supply
45%. Push the »man« button (= LED on), release and then hold the »min« L
Neutral
Magnetic toroidal transformer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 W max. Leading-edge-
dimming button for 3 seconds (= beep). Release the button and adjust the required N to terminal 6 of EPU-1500. In the case of fault-alerting (= see form below),
Magnetic transfomer (EI-core; laminated): . . . . . 750 W max. („Triac“) the EPU-1500 will activate and switch ON this alarm-relay!
new minimum level for light intensity via adjusting knob. Confirm with a 1 OPTION: wire strap for additional unit(s). Only necessary if terminal
IMPORTANT: single, short push of the »min« button. 4 on the main unit is used. Fault-alerting:
The grade and behavior of the Decreasing MAX-level of brightness: 2 OPTION: Additional possibility of switching (ON/OFF) the load (=output) In the case of a fault the EPU-1500 will show an optical alarm (= LED) and
dimmmability of energy-­saving- 25 mm
25 mm
in connection with e.g. dimmer switch or motion sensor. acoustic alarm (= beeping).
The maximum value for lighting intensity can be specified variably from 100 Any acoustic alarm can be muted by pushing any of the 4 key-buttons of
bulbs depends on product quality Contact closed = OFF / Contact open = ON
mm
89mm

45 mm

to 55 %. Push the »man« button (= LED on), release and then hold the »max«
45 mm

35 mm
35 mm
and/or quality of the internal 3 OPTION: Installation of an additional power relay for a »real« galvanic EPU-1500 device.
89

button for 3 seconds (= beep). Release the button and adjust the required In case of alarm »Overheating« the temperature inside EPU-1500 or ambient
electronic-driver-circuit! 25 mm
25 mm new maximum level for light intensity via adjusting knob. Confirm with a load disconnection.
Please operate with EPU-1500 temperature is exceeded, and correct cooling has to be secured. Alternatively,
only lamps and transformers,
105 mm
105 mm single, short push of the »max« button. 4 OPTION: Wire jumper to possible extension device(s). Only required please decrease load connected to the output of the EPU-1500.
if a push button or switch-clock (= also optional) is connected to
which can be dimmed without any problems by sinusoidal-cutting-­ External 0 – 10 VDC control signal (compatibility): In case of alarm »Overload« or »Short-circuit« please check whether an
terminal 12 and used for light intensity adjustment resp. SLS-function.
controllers. Depending on the kind of load, improved dimming results overloading or short-circuit is present on the dimmer-output (terminal 7).
In case of connecting external analogue signal of PLC/Computer to terminal 5 OPTION: sliding switch (= below plastic cover cap) for switching off In case of alarm »Overvoltage« the load-output will be switched off by the
can be achieved by operating minimum of >50 Watt. 4, the internal +10 V power supply (AUX) has to be deactivated in order to the internal +10VDC supply voltage for the analogue input. microprocessor. The EPU-1500 must be reset and restarted by switching the
The dimming operation is only permitted if the valid technical directives achieve the lowest brightness level. To do this, slide the switch (= covered power supply 230 VAC OFF and then ON.
(e.g. EMC-limit-values) are observed during this operation. switch on PCB lying underneath the plastic cover left beside the terminal 1)
in position »EXT«. See 5 Fault LED LED Beeper Alarm-Relay Shutdown-load Output- Fault cause
Protection relay:
Slide in position »INT« for connecting potentiometer (= see option 2 or 4) »Power« »Alarm« (terminal 13) (terminal 7) Restart
Customary remote dimmer controllers don´t offer proper galvanic isolating
the load from the supply power source, when switched OFF or showing a Low voltage ON Blinking (6x je sec.) YES YES YES AUTOMATIC Power supply below 160 VAC
Trailing-­edge vs. Leading-edge (= alternating dimming principle):
signal input of <0,5 V. This may pose a high safety risc to the maintenance Originally the electronic EPU-1500 device operates as a trailing-edge-cutting Overvoltage ON ON YES YES YES Power-supply: High voltage peaks, inadmissible supply-voltage-level or
staff etc.. The controller-unit includes as an specific feature, namely a „dry“ dimmer-unit (= “Transistor “) and with this, it is optimized for brightness reg- OFF-ON inductive load (= magn. transformer or fan) not operated
switch-contact (= terminal 10 + 11), which enables the load to be con- ulation according to its capacitive and resistive load. For special applications, switching in leading-edge-mode (TRIAC).
trolled by an addditional 230 V-power contactor (see 3 in drawing). This the EPU-1500 can be switched optionally to leading-edge-cutting-principle
enables a safe and galvanic isolation which can be realized and added to Overheating ON Blinking YES YES YES AUTOMATIC Temperature inside controller higher than 120°C/248°F or
(=“TRIAC“). Push button »man« for 6 seconds (= beep). Now switch off the (1* each 5 sec.) excessive ambient temperature.
load output side. connected load by pushing the »man«-button and the green LED of this but-
ton will start blinking: Overload ON Blinking YES YES YES AUTOMATIC Load exceeds >1700 W.
Influence of temperature: • Triple blinking = EPU-1500 operates in leading-edge-mode (1* each 2 sec.)
The permissible load of the EPU-1500 will be reduced when the ambient (= “TRIAC”). Short-circuit Blinking Blinking YES YES YES AUTOMATIC Short-circuit to load output terminal 7 longer 10 seconds.
temperature level is exceeding +45°C (see diagram). This has to be strictly • Single blinking = EPU-1500 operates in trailing-edge-mode („transistor“). (1* each sec.) (1* each sec.)
100 % considered for operation in small For changing the mode back (e.g. leading-edge to trailing-edge) please Bad voltage Blinking OFF YES YES YES AUTOMATIC Power supply frequency not in range between 45-65Hz or
casings and application under repeat this procedure once again. (1* each sec.) shape of sinusoidal distorted (= THD-fault) or load shows
90 % tropical conditions. Please bad power factor < 0,4.
take care for sufficient Please note that regulating of capacitive load (e.g. LED-bulbs) by leading-edge-
loadability (W)

80 % waste heat circulation mode (= “TRIAC-mode”) will generate unwanted current peaks which may Communication Alternating blinking (1* each sec.) YES NO NO AUTOMATIC Malfunction of internal microprocessor (= will switch over
resp. cooling. cause EMC-problems and will shorten the capacity of dimmer controllers. automatically to turn knob adjusting) or RS-485
70 %
IMPORTANT: Please operate magnetic transformers resp. fans only in communication fault between connected devices.
leading-edge-mode (»Triac«)! Drop voltage Blinking OFF NO NO NO --- Incorrect load peak to power supply net vs. fast voltage
60 %
Garantie: Terms and conditions apply to terms of iLOX GmbH resp. legal detection (6* each sec.) dropping (= may be exceeded supply-cable-impedance).
-10° C 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70° C
regulation. Overload ON OFF YES NO NO --- Excessive current level to terminal 13 (= > 200mA).
iLOX GmbH alarm contact (double-
ambient temperature D-49377 Vechta (terminal 13) beep)
Date: 29.SEP.2016 www.ilox.eu