MVCA2 : Reference and Installation manual
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1. 2009 Paradox Security Systems Ltd All rights reserved Specifications may change without prior notice P S EC U RIT Y A R A D O X S YSTEMS PARADOX COM Printed in Canada 04 2009 IMVCA2 E1012. To enter Backlight mode 1 Press the backlight button On the status bars lights 5 6 7 and 8 illuminate as well as light 1 on the first status bar signalling Day Adjust mode 2 Turn the left dimmer dial to adjust status bar day intensity 3 Press the backlight button On status bar 1 light 1 turns off and light 2 turns on signalling Night Adjust mode Night schedule must be enabled in BabyWare Q2 2009 4 Turn the left dimmer dial to adjust status bar light night intensity 5 To save and exit press the backlight button If no action is taken for 60 seconds the switch will exit Backlight mode without saving Programming an MVCA2 Dimmer Wall Switch For more information on programming modules refer to BabyWare in the Imperial System Guide 1 When BabyWare is communicating with the V32 controller and a Wall Switch is connected to the Multibus it automatically appears in the Switches display area To view the Switches display area click the Switches toggle button Alternatively you may wish to add a Wall Switch to BabyWare before the module is physically connected to the system Click the Add Item button 2 To program a Wall Switch that already appears in the system double click the switch s icon The Switch Programming window opens 4 Click Add Action under the Button ON header to set an ON action for each button Select whether the button will activate an output start a macro or any combination Do th
3. The shutter closes When the shutter reaches the bottom press the dimmer dial The shutter opens When the shutter reaches the top press the dimmer dial The shutter closes again When the shutter reaches the bottom press the dimmer dial The shutter opens to about 50 If the shutter is not at exactly 50 adjust it manually by turning the dimmer dial one click at a time To save and exit press the dimmer dial If no action is taken for 4 minutes the switch will exit shutter calibration mode without saving Oo BR W DN eS he he CU Emergency Shutter Stop If a window shutter is in motion pressing the dimmer dial immediately stops the shutter motor To restart the shutter turn the dimmer dial to select a new shutter position Global Button The Global button allows dimmer dials to control two devices or groups of devices For example if a dimmer dial s primary function is to control the kitchen window shutters by pressing the Global button the dial could switch to its secondary function which could be to control all window shutters in the house Global function could even be programmed with a completely unrelated function e g control the kitchen lights NOTE All button and dimmer dial functions can be programmed using BabyWare software Backlight Button The backlight button allows you to manually set the dimmer button status bar intensity NOTE All button and dimmer dial functions can be programmed using BabyWare software
4. e 2 rotary dials with push on off action to dim outputs such as lights or shutters or macros group of outputs e 8 LEDs per dial to display light intensity or shutter position e 32 dimming steps e Save light intensity level or shutter position push dial to go to the saved position e Unlimited number of switches can control the same output max 250 e Global buttons to control an alternate device or macro e Emergency stop for motorized shutters e Adjust LED light intensity with Day Night adjustment e Copy Paste for module duplication e Custom designer colours available e Remote firmware upgradeability via bus e Programming via BabyWare software e 4 wire connection to the Imperial Multibus with up to 900m 38000ft distance e Bi directional Locate feature from module to software and vice versa e Single gang box installation Output and macro control dials Backlight button Light intensity shutter position LEDs Global button Multibus feedback LEDs oR WN wa ws ws eS 4 wire Multibus connection Zz Related Topics Specifications Installation Wiring refer to Imperial System Guide Input voltage Typically 12Vdc from Multibus System Diagrams and Wiring Tips Multibus 4 wire at up to 900m 3 000ft e Wire Gauge Selection e Conventional vs MAMA Wiring Current 80mA Consumption F atur 7 4cm X 11cm X 2 5cm 2 9 X 4 3 X 1 Remote Firmware Upgrade Operating 10 C to 50 C e Bi directi
5. MVCA2 2 Dial Dimmer Wall Switch eee eee e ce Hee a6 6 6 8 MVCA2 Description The 2 Dial Dimmer Wall Switch is designed to work with the Imperial system s MAMA home automation engine Each dial can be programmed to control a single output multiple outputs or macros and this in any combination The dimmer wall switch can provide adjustable control 32 dimming steps of dimmable lights motorized shutters or other adjustable devices Set the dial to the desired position without waiting for the light intensity or shutter position to change the system will adjust automatically including the displays on all controlling devices Unique to MAMA the light intensity shutter position can be saved by pushing and holding the dial on a dimmer wall switch The next time the dial is pushed it will automatically set the lights shutters to the saved intensity position All wall switches are driven by the V32 controller s 4 wire low voltage Multibus This means that the high voltage wiring is not connected directly to the Wall Switch as in regular electrical systems This also means they can be installed anywhere including wet areas or outdoors avoiding direct sunlight or exposure to rain snow All wall switches can be duplicated with no limitation to the number of dimer wall switches that can control an output Overview LS m J gt amp L JVM PERIAL Em 2 2 DRAFT Features
6. e same for the button s OFF action 5 Click the Backlight Levels button Q2 2009 Accounts pe Save jy Print amp Trash eui Q Additem W Modules Category Serial Macros EH Switch Areas Zones Doof Label Control Panel f HOED IMPERIAL IMPERIAL 7 Outputs Switches 4 items O6004BCB 1 Switch Programming File Serial 52000000 Backlight Levels Z Button ON Button 1 OFF Add Action Add Action Name Location 2 knob dimmer 4 Button Name Button Action Knob 1 ON OFF Global Knob 2 Knob 2 ONS OFF Local ON OFF Global Patents One or more of the following US patents may apply 7046142 6215399 6111256 6104319 5920259 5886632 5721542 5287111 5119069 5077549 and RE39406 and other pending patents may apply Canadian and international patents may also apply Trademarks Paradox Imperial MAMA BabyWare the M logo and the triangle logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Paradox Security Systems Ltd or its affiliates in Canada the United States and or other countries Certification For the latest information on products approvals such as UL and CE please visit www paradox com Warranty For complete warranty information on this product please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement found on the website www paradox com terms Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions
7. ion will flash in the BabyWare software will flash and the status bar s 2 3 4 and 5 lights flash light ae 2 flashes at a different rate to indicate that it is in locate mode A module locate can Ay E also be initiated from the BabyWare software From BabyWare right click the module s representation and select Locate Physical The dial s status bar lights will 5 flash We highly recommend that after pressing locate and identifying the module open the programming page and assign the proper physical location label and the Press and hold to initiate doors labels and locations the Locate feature Save Dimming Level Shutter Position Pressing the dimmer dial toggles the device s state between Off and the saved setting To program a new default setting set the device to the desired level press and hold the dimmer dial button for 2 seconds The status bar flashes to confirm the new setting Shutter Calibration Mode In order to control a shutter you must first teach the dimmer dial This is necessary to account for different shutter sizes and motor speeds Because shutters come in different sizes this calibration method can only be used when only one shutter is assigned to a dimmer dial This calibration can also be performed locally at the HV8D or using BabyWare Q2 2009 To calibrate a dimmer dial for a shutter 1 To enter shutter calibration mode press and hold the Global button and the dial you wish to calibrate
8. onal Locate Feature 14 F to 122 F e Save Dimming Level Shutter Position e Shutter Calibration Mode e Emergency Shutter Stop e Global Button e Backlight Button Applications refer to Imperial System Guide e Light Control e Shutters e Macros BabyWare refer to Imperial System Guide e BabyWare Wiring Figure 20 Connecting an MVCA2 Imperial Multibus LED Feedback BUS RX TX STATUS Status Bar Green Green OK communication in LEDs indicate dimmer level shutter position flash flash progress Red Com fail Short on GRN on orYEL 0 D o i Green Com fail too many F A AAR on modules Coy Vu sy Green Green Com fail GRN and YEL B 3 g on on lines reversed Red Bus power too low flash Green Green Module locate mode flash flash Remote Firmware Upgrade The MVCA2 is firmware upgradeable remotely via the V32 controller s Multibus at 57 6Kbps Using BabyWare connect to the V32 account using any of the connection methods direct connect IP static or IP DNS Right click the desired wall switch and select Upgrade A firmware upgrade for a single module or group of modules will take usually less than 10 minutes which keeps system downtime to a minimum Bi directional Locate Feature Figure 21 Initiating a Locate Pressing and holding the Global 1 and Backlight buttons for 3 seconds will initiate the LEDs Module Locate feature When a Module Locate is initiated the switch s representat
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