Description
There are 3-fold or 6-fold switching modules available. This allows you to switch three or six circuits respectively.
Overview
Operation
The bus signal of the connected controller activates one or several outputs of the switching module. Alternatively, the
outputs can be activated or deactivated manually using the buttons on the switching module. Please remember that the
activation or deactivation is only temporary as it will be overruled by the next bus communication.
The outputs are activated or deactivated via low-energy bistable relays in the module. The status of the relay only changes
when a data pulse is generated by the controller or by one of the switch buttons.
Permitted loads
Check the table below to find out the maximum load for each type of lighting.
| Type of lighting | Maximum RMS current |
|---|---|
energy-saving lamps (CFLi), LEDs and fluorescent lighting with electronic control gear – | 3A |
fluorescent lamps (parallel compensated) | 6A |
fluorescent lamps (non-compensated or serial-compensated) | 10A |
| low-voltage halogen lamps with ferromagnetic or electronic transformers | 10A |
incandescent lamps, 230 V halogen lamps (resistive load) | 16A |
Installation
Connection diagrams
- Ensure that the installation is disconnected from the power mains when setting up the electrical cabinet.
- Observe all AREI regulations in force when connecting the load.
- Only one phase can be connected to each switching module.
- Use automatic fuses of 16A max. for the switching module. Mount the fuses in front of the Niko Home Control module.
- Verify whether each load corresponds to the specifications of the switching module. Do not connect loads that are outside the permitted range directly to this module. The total load should not exceed 32 A- 230V for a six-fold switching module and 40 A - 230V for a three-fold switching module.
Follow the steps below to install the module:
- Press the switching module onto the DIN rail until it clicks into place.
- Make a single-phase connection from the mains voltage to the L screw terminals.,The three-fold switching module has three independent L screw terminals, which means three power circuits can be connected. In the six-fold switching module, all six screw terminals at the bottom are looped into two groups of three, which means two power circuits can be connected.
- The switching circuits you wish to connect can now be connected to screw terminals 1’-3’ or 1’-6’.
- Group all neutral conductors and connect these to an N screw terminal.
- Connect the switching module to the module before it. Slide the sliding contact of this module to the right until it clicks into the switching module. This will ensure that the bus and the power supply voltage are connected.
Error codes
When the module is functioning properly, the STATUS LED will light up in TEST mode only. If one or several errors occur, the LED will blink to indicate the error code of the error with the highest priority. The table below provides an overview of all error codes.
| LED | ACTION | ERROR | POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATUS LED | Blinks – one pulse per two | Software error | Incorrect software version.* |
Technical data
Three-fold switching module
- maximum load: 230 V – 16 A per switching contact
- Maximum load across the module: 230 V – 40 A 3 separate switching circuits possible in the same phase
- dimensions: DIN 2E
- sliding contact to connect the module to the following module on the DIN rail
- 2 x 4 screw terminals for 3 x 1.5 mm² or 2 x 2.5 mm² or 1 x 4 mm²
- CE marked
- ambient temperature: 0 - 45°C
Six-fold switching module
- maximum load: 230 V – 16 A per switching contact
- total maximum load of the module: 230 V – 32 A
- 2 groups with 3 switching contacts each
- dimensions: DIN 4E
- sliding contact to connect the module to the following module on the DIN rail
- 2 x 8 screw terminals for 3 x 1.5 mm² or 2 x 2.5 mm² or 1 x 4 mm²
- CE marked
- ambient temperature: 0 - 45°C