PRO-DP16
Decor 16-Button Wall Panel
instruction manual
Lighting Control
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
PRO-DP16 Overlay ........................................................................................................... 2
Presets, Channels, and Zones.......................................................................................... 3
Packs................................................................................................................................. 4
Default presets on the dimmer packs....................................................................................... 4
Sample Product Application .............................................................................................. 5
Wiring and Installation .............................................................................................7
Preparing the PRO-DP16 and Dimmer Control Cards ...................................................... 7
Assigning Pack numbers on the dimmer control cards ............................................................ 7
Assigning Pack numbers (1-6) on the PRO-DP16 panel ......................................................... 7
Wiring the PRO-DP16 ....................................................................................................... 8
PROlink wiring guidelines ........................................................................................................ 8
Preparing captive wires ............................................................................................................ 8
Using a PROlink 4-pin connector for data and power .............................................................. 8
Using a PROlink 4-pin connector with an external 12 VDC power supply ............................... 9
PROlink status LED ............................................................................................................... 10
Testing............................................................................................................................. 10
Phasing ........................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting Procedures ...................................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................... 12
Sample Wiring Diagram .................................................................................................. 13
DIP Switch Configuration ......................................................................................15
DIP Switch Functions (1-8).............................................................................................. 15
Using Switches 1, 2 and 3 to Set Button Offset Values .................................................. 16
Using Switch 6 to Offset the Off Button........................................................................... 16
Using Switch 7 to Enable Either Preset Recall mode, or
Up/Down Ramping ....................................................................................................... 17
Using Switch 8 to Enable/Disable Program Mode........................................................... 17
Panel Programming/Operation ..............................................................................19
Program Mode................................................................................................................. 19
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Defined vs. Undefined Preset Levels.............................................................................. 19
Programming Defined Presets ............................................................................................... 20
Programming Ramping Presets ............................................................................................. 20
Setting and changing fade times ............................................................................................ 21
Clearing (undefining) Presets................................................................................................. 21
Pack Select Mode ........................................................................................................... 21
Selecting a Pack .................................................................................................................... 21
Selecting a channel................................................................................................................ 21
Setting levels.......................................................................................................................... 22
Raising and lowering levels.................................................................................................... 22
Curve Select Mode.......................................................................................................... 22
Setting a dimmer curve .......................................................................................................... 22
Low-End Mode ................................................................................................................ 23
Recording Low-End settings .................................................................................................. 23
Panel Operation .............................................................................................................. 24
Recalling a programmed Preset............................................................................................. 24
Ramping Presets.................................................................................................................... 24
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PRO-DP16 Decor 16-Button PROlink Wall Panel
Product Information
The PRO-DP16 is a 16-button wall panel designed to directly control AMX Radia Lighting™
systems. It is a PROlink panel that gets its power and data from a Radia Lighting Controller
attached to the dimmer control cards. PROlink panels do not have addresses and can be chained
together with minimal setup requirements. Each wall panel provides individual control of up to 60
channels (zones) via up to 10 dimmer control cards connected via the PROlink bus.
The Decor style PRO-DP16 can store/recall Preset light levels, raise/lower light levels to create
scenes, ramp presets, set dimmer curves and low-end settings, and turn lights on/off. It fits in a 2-
gang wall box and is connected using a low-voltage 4-wire PROlink cable. PROlink panels are
connected directly to the dimmer controllers and work independently from AXlink or AMX
Central Controllers. It comes with a standard overlay that can be custom engraved for special uses,
and allows the removal of selected buttons if desired. The ability to recall different Presets from
different panels is done via rear panel DIP switch settings.
Specifications
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Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) 4.68" x 4.75" x 1.72" (11.87 cm x 12.05 cm x 4.36 cm)
Voltage 12 VDC; 85 mA maximum per panel
Weight 3.78 oz. (107.16 g)
Connector PROlink 4-pin data/power captive-wire
Front Panel Components:
Pushbuttons Up to 16 gray rubber pushbuttons in a 4 x 4 matrix
LEDs • One per button (16 total)
• 6 Channel indicators
• Program Mode indicator (PGM)
• Pack Mode indicator (PCK)
• Curve Mode indicator (CRV)
• Low-End Mode indicator (LE)
Overlay Custom engraved; default is blank.
Rear Panel Components:
DIP switch 8-position DIP switch that sets the Preset Offset values, Preset/Zone selection,
PROlink LED Green PROlink status LED indicates PROlink power/data status as follows:
PROlink bus connector Connects to a Radia dimmer Pack using a PROlink cable.
Wiring 4-conductor, AWG #18 @1,000 feet (304.8 m) max. wire length
Color Availability White or black panel with gray pushbuttons
Mounting Options • Wall mount fits into most standard US wallboxes
and programming features. Default = all off.
• One blink every two seconds indicates power is active and PROlink
communication is working.
• Full On indicates power is active and PROlink communication is not functioning
properly.
If the PROlink LED remains On, check the connections or refer to
the Troubleshooting section on page 12.
• Podium mount
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PRO-DP16 Overlay
FIG. 1 shows a standard PRO-DP16 overlay. There are no numbers or labels screened on a standard
blank overlay. The buttons and LED labels are shown here to describe their orientation. Custom
engraved overlays are available on request.
Presets 1-10
1
26
3
4
CHANNEL
123456
59
7
8
10
11
12 16
PGM PCK CRV LE
13
Select
14
Up arrow
15
Down arrow
Mode
Channel LEDs
(1-6)
Clear
Off
Low-end (LE) LED
Curve (CRV) LED
Pack ( PCK) LED
Program (PGM) LED
FIG. 1 Standard PRO-DP16 overlay
The following table describes the pushbuttons and LEDs and their associated functions:
PRO-DP16 Pushbuttons and LEDs
Pushbuttons (1-16):
1-10 (Presets buttons) When the panel is in default mode (all DIP switches off), these buttons are used
to recall programmed presets 1-10. You can configure the PRO-DP16 to allow all
panel pushbuttons (1-16) to be used as preset recall buttons, via the DIP switch
on the rear of the panel. For details, refer to the Using Switch 7 to Enable Either
Preset Recall mode, or Up/Down Ramping section on page 17.
11 (Clear) Clears a preset lighting level.
12 (Off) Turns off a selected preset. The Off button can be offset via the DIP for systems
13 (Select) Cycles through channels/zones (1-6).
14 (Up) Ramps up the light level and Presets for the selected zone.
15 (Down) Ramps down the light level and Presets for the selected zone.
with multiple panels. See the Using Switch 6 to Offset the Off Button section on
page 16 for details.
Press the Up and Down arrows simultaneously to enter Program mode.
Press the Up and Down arrows simultaneously to enter Program mode.
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PRO-DP16 Pushbuttons and LEDs (Cont.)
Pushbuttons (1-16 Cont.):
16 (Mode) Cycles through the four Program modes:
• Program - Allows you to program presets.
• Pack - Allows you to program pack assignments on the panel.
• Curve - Allows you to program dimming curves on the panel.
• Low-end - Allows you to program low-end settings on the panel.
The panel must be in Program mode before the Pack, Curve or Low-end modes
can be selected.
LEDs:
Program (PGM) Lights when the panel is Program mode, allowing you to program presets. To
enter Program mode, press the up and down arrow buttons (14 and 15) simultaneously until the PGM LED lights.
Pack (PCK) Lights when the panel is Pack mode, allowing you to program pack assignments
on the panel. To enter Pack mode, press the up and down arrow buttons (14 and
15) simultaneously until the PGM LED lights, then press the Mode button (16) to
light the PCK LED.
Curve (CRV) Lights when the panel is Curve mode, allowing you to program dimming curves
on the panel. To enter Curve mode, press the up and down arrow buttons (14 and
15) simultaneously until the PGM LED lights, then press the Mode button (16)
twice to light the CRV LED.
Low-end (LE) Lights when the panel is Low-end mode, allowing you to program low-end set-
tings on the panel. To enter Low-end mode, press the up and down arrow button
simultaneously until the PGM LED lights, then press the Mode button (16) three
times to light the LE LED.
Channel LEDs (1-6) Light to show the channel/zone (1-6) that is currently selected.
The first time PROlink is wired to a PRO-DP16 panel, each LED on the panel lights in sequence,
starting with LED 1 and ending with the last Mode LED. Recycling power to the panel resets the
PRO-DP16 to its default setting (Channel 1 LED lights and is active).
Presets, Channels, and Zones
A Preset is a set of instructions used for the recall of a stored scene (a group of lighting levels). A
group of lighting levels is also known as a zone. The PRO-DP16 uses channels to control zones.
Each channel represents a controlled lighting zone. Preset fade time is the amount of time it takes to
fade from one Preset light level to the next. A zone's light level is the intensity of light produced
between the On/Off states.
When a Preset is selected, the active zone/channel moves to the specific light scene stored in
memory for that Preset. Lights associated with a particular zone/channel fade from one Preset to the
next based on the length of time specified for the fade intervals, in 1-second intervals (default = 3
seconds). In default mode, the PRO-DP16 can select and change Presets 1-10, and Off. Via the rear
panel DIP switch, the PRO-DP16 can be set to select and change Presets 1-16. Refer to the Using
Switch 7 to Enable Either Preset Recall mode, or Up/Down Ramping section on page 17 for details.
A PRO-DP16 has a specific value associated to each Preset button on the panel. For installations
where multiple PRO-DP16 panels are used to share control of a single Pack, you can set identical
Presets on more than one panel. Multiple panels that share all or some of the same presets can be
used to perform identical functions on a particular pack.
For installations with multiple panels controlling multiple Packs, there can't be any overlapping in
Preset assignments; therefore, by offsetting the values for the individual buttons on different panels
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(via the rear-panel DIP switch), it is possible to have multiple PRO-DP16 panels in a Radia
Lighting system, without conflicts.
! For more information on setting offset values to the panel pushbuttons, refer to the Using
Switches 1, 2 and 3 to Set Button Offset Values section on page 16.
Packs
Packs refer to the Dimmer Control Cards (such as the RDD-DM4/DM6) and/or Integrated Dimmer
Modules (such as the RDC-DC/PDC). Each LED on the PRO-DP16 zone/channel LED indicator
represents one lighting channel/zone (1-6).
The PRO-DP16 controls up to 10 Packs; each individual Pack housing up to 6 lighting channels.
Each Pack is connected to the PRO-DP16 via PROlink cable. The PROlink cable provides power to
the PRO-DP16 panel, and communication between the panel and pack(s).
! For information on setting pack number assignments on the PRO-DP16 panel, refer to the
Assigning Pack numbers (1-6) on the PRO-DP16 panel section on page 7.
Default presets on the dimmer packs
Radia Dimmer Cards and Integrated Dimmer Control Cards (Packs) have 8 contact closures, pre-
programmed with default presets. By default, the dimmer packs ship with the following presets for
each contact closure:
Dry Closure Default Presets
Contact Closure Default Function
1 Channel 1 at 100% in 1 second*
2 Channel 2 at 100% in 1 second*
3 Channel 3 at 100% in 1 second*
4 Channel 4 at 100% in 1 second*
5 Channel 5 at 100% in 1 second*
6 Channel 6 at 100% in 1 second*
7 Pack on (channels 1-6)*
8 Pack on (channels 1-6)*
*All other channels are undefined
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Sample Product Application
You can use the PRO-DP16 with Radia Dimmer Packs to control lighting zones. FIG. 2 shows an
equipment configuration model using the PRO-DP16 with a PROlink connection to two dimmer
packs.
Controlled
lighting
Radia dimmer (Pack 1) Radia dimmer (Pack 2)
Controlled
lighting
PROlink cable
PRO-DP16 PRO-DP16 PRO-DP16
FIG. 2 Sample product application
PROlink bus connector
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Preparing the PRO-DP16 and Dimmer Control Cards
Assigning Pack numbers on the dimmer control cards
Each dimmer card in the system must have its own unique PROlink device number, or Pack
number. The Pack number is assigned via the PROLink DIP switch (SW2) on the dimmer control
cards:
1. Turn Off the breaker on the dimmer control card.
2. Set the Pack number assignment on the individual dimmer control card via the PROlink
Address DIP switch (SW2).
The Pack number is determined by the value of all the switch position settings. The Pack
number assignment range is 1-10. The lighting system will not work if you assign Pack
numbers outside of this range.
The following table shows the PROlink DIP switch positions and their values:
Wiring and Installation
Position1234 5 6 7 8
Value 1248N/AN/AN/ATest
Set the first enclosure to a Pack value 1 by switching the PROlink DIP switch 1 to On and the
second enclosure to either a Pack value of 2 (by switching DIP switch 2 to On), or a Pack value
of 3 (by switching the DIP switches 1 and 2 to On) for a two-enclosure system.
3. Turn the PRO-DP16 face down and verify that all DIP switches are in the Off position (factory
default).
4. Connect a 4-pin PROlink cable to the PROlink bus connector to the rear panel of the
PRO-DP16.
5. Power On the dimmer control card.
6. Press the Reset button on the dimmer control card.
7. Verify the PRO-DP16 is communicating with the dimmer control card by watching the
sequential lighting of each LED on the front panel of the PRO-DP16, and the one-blink action
of the PROlink LED (rear panel).
DIP switch #8 is a test switch. It will turn all the lights to full in the On position. It must
be in the Off position for normal operation.
Assigning Pack numbers (1-6) on the PRO-DP16 panel
Once each dimmer Pack has a unique device number, you must assign the Packs to the desired
pushbuttons on the PRO-DP16 panel:
1. Note the Pack value assigned on the dimmer control card (see previous steps).
2. Simultaneously press the Up and Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) until the PGM LED
lights.
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3. While the PGM LED is active, press MODE (pushbutton 16) until the PCK LED lights.
4. Select the Pack number by pressing the pushbutton number associated with the desired Pack.
5. Wait approximately 7 seconds to allow the selection to be recorded into PRO-DP16 memory
6. Select the channels you want to work with and begin programming your Presets.
Wiring the PRO-DP16
The PRO-DP16 uses a 4-pin PROlink connector for power and data, located on the back of the
panel.
PROlink wiring guidelines
Alternatively, press Select (pushbutton 13) to cycle through all of the on-line packs.
(during this time do not touch any button on the panel). Once the selection has been recorded,
the PCK LED turns off.
! Use 24-gauge twisted-pair cable for runs of 300 feet (91.44 meters) and under.
! Use 22-gauge shielded low-capacitance cable for runs of up to 1,000 feet (304.8 meters).
! Additional panels can be daisy-chained or connected directly to the Pack's terminal.
! Avoid connecting more than three PRO-DPs to a Pack without a separate power supply
for the panels (see the Using a PROlink 4-pin connector with an external 12 VDC power
supply section on page 9 for details).
Preparing captive wires
You will need a wire stripper, and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires.
1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of wire insulation off all wires.
2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring
diagrams and connector types described in this section.
3. Turn the flat-head screws clockwise to secure the wires in the connector. Do not over-torque
the screws; doing so can bend the seating pins and damage the connector.
Using a PROlink 4-pin connector for data and power
These steps describe how to connect the dimmer Pack's PROlink connector to the PROlink
connector (male) on the rear panel of the PRO-DP16 for data and 12 VDC power.
Check for short circuits and continuity before connecting panels to the PROlink
connector on the dimmer Pack.
1. The captive-wire terminal on the PRO-DP16 is wired to an orange captive-wire terminal on the
Pack. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector, according to the wiring
diagram shown in FIG. 3.
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PRO-DP16
+12
PR+
PR-
GND
FIG. 3 Wiring diagram for connecting the PRO-DP16 to a single dimmer control card
Pack 2Pack 1
+12
PR+
PRGND
Additional panels can be daisy-chained or connected directly to the Pack's terminal. Use a
12 VDC power supply when more than three PRO-DP16 panels are used with one Pack. Refer
to the Using a PROlink 4-pin connector with an external 12 VDC power supply section on
page 9 for more information.
Verify PROlink wiring connections are correct before applying power to the Pack.
2. Connect the PROlink connector to the panel (see the Preparing captive wires section on
page 8).
3. Locate the green PROlink LED on the rear side of the panel. If the green LED flashes once
every 2 seconds, the panel is communicating properly with the Pack. If the LED is on and not
flashing, disconnect the PROlink connector and recheck all PROlink connections; reconnect
the PROlink connector to the panel and verify the LED is flashing once every 2 seconds.
4. Test to see if the panel recalls a Preset or ramps dimmers (if test fails, refer to
the Troubleshooting section on page 12).
Using a PROlink 4-pin connector with an external 12 VDC power supply
Use a 12 VDC power supply when the distance between the Pack and PRO-DP16 exceeds 1,000
feet (304.8 m), or when more than three PRO-DP16 panels are used with one Pack. Make sure to
connect only the GND wire on the PROlink connector when using a 12 VDC power supply.
While AMX recommends installing a maximum of three PRO-DP16 panels per Pack,
the actual maximum number of panels allowed per Pack is a function of power and
distance between the two.
Connect the Pack's PROlink connector to the PROlink connector on the rear panel of the PRO-
DP16, as described in the following steps.
1. The captive-wire terminal on PRO-DP16 is wired to an orange captive-wire terminal on the
Pack. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector, according to the wiring
diagram shown in FIG. 4.
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12 VDC power supply
PWR (+)
GND (-)
PRO-DP16
+12
PR+
PR-
GND
FIG. 4 PROlink wiring diagram using an external 12 VDC power supply
Do not connect the PWR wire to the PROlink connector’s PWR (+) terminal on the
control system side of the connector.
Pack 1
Pack 2
+12
PR+
PR-
GND
2. Connect the PROlink connector to the panel (see the Preparing captive wires section on
page 8).
3. Check PROlink LED on the rear side of the panel. If the green LED flashes once every 2
seconds, the panel is communicating properly with the Pack. If the LED is on and not flashing,
disconnect the PROlink connector and recheck all PROlink connections; reconnect the
PROlink connector to the panel and verify the LED is flashing once every 2 seconds.
PROlink status LED
The green LED on the rear panel of the PRO-DP16 is the PROlink status LED. This LED indicates
the communication status of the panel on the PROlink bus:
! Flashing (once every 2 seconds) indicates that PROlink communications are working
properly.
10
! Full-on indicates that the panel is not communicating with the PROlink bus. Check the
PROlink wiring to the Pack and to any other panels. Refer to the Troubleshooting section
on page 12 for details.
Testing
The following steps describe how to test the PRO-DP16 to verify it is working properly:
1. Disconnect power from the PRO-DP16.
2. Reconnect the power supply to the panel. Check for a blinking green LED on back of the
PRO-DP16 panel to verify proper operation.
3. Press Presets 1-10 (default) to cycle through Preset lighting levels.
4. Press Off to turn lights off.
If this test fails, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 12.
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Phasing
If you experience erratic ramping with your lights, it is possible that the dimmer control card could
be wired out of phase. Check and correct power wiring and repeat the Preset test steps (see
Testing).
If the green PROlink status LED stays on, or nothing happens when the Presets are selected, check
the Pack number value on the dimmer control card. Set the dimmer control cards to different Pack
numbers by using the PROlink DIP switch (SW2) to set the Pack number. Refer to the Sample
Wiring Diagram section on page 13 for details.
Mounting Procedures
FIG. 5 shows the mounting dimensions and the wall cutout dimensions for the PRO-DP16. AMX
recommends mounting the PRO-DP16 in a standard two-gang wallbox.
4.745" (120.5 mm)
REF
3.612" (91.74 mm)
2.712"
(68.88 mm)
Cutout
0.90"
(22.86 mm)
.30"
(7.7 mm)
From surface
1.42"
(36.1 mm)
Max.
Depth
4.68"
(118.87 mm)
.125 R
(3.175 mm)
(Max.)
FIG. 5 Mounting and cutout dimensions
Install unit using
supplied #6-32
machine screws
at these locations.
2.80"
(71.12 mm)
Mounting bezel
3.281"
(83.34 mm)
Wallplate
Bezel
1. Use the cutout dimension shown in FIG. 5 to cutout the install surface for the PRO-DP16.
2. Confirm that the terminal end of the PROlink cable is disconnected, and not receiving power.
3. Gently remove the bezel from the wallplate.
4. Plug in the panel.
5. Place the panel in the wallbox; align the screw holes with the mounting holes on the panel.
Fasten the panel to the wallbox using the screws supplied.
6. Install the overlay.
7. Snap the wallplate back on the bezel.
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Troubleshooting
The following table gives solutions to the most common installation problems.
Solutions to Common Installation Problems
Problem Resolution
Presets fade erratically. Check phasing.
Panel LED stays on. Check the PROlink wiring, Pack number, and dimmer
Cannot select zones 1 - 6. Check Pack number and mode settings.
No operation. Check PROlink wiring/power connections.
All lights stay On. Check dimmer DIP switch settings and disconnect/
In Preset Recall Mode, Presets can be recalled, but
the Up and Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) do
not work.
Pack settings.
reconnect PROlink.
Check Pack numbers. Verify that Packs are set for
1 - 10.
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Sample Wiring Diagram
FIG. 6 shows a sample equipment wiring diagram using two Radia Lighting Dimmers and three
PRO-DP16 wall panels. This illustration shows the two packs wired to two 120 VAC single-phase
20A breakers.
RDD-DM4 (pack 1)
PROlink
connector
(orange)
120 VAC 1ø 20A
breaker A
120 VAC 1
breaker A
ø 20A
Neutral
A
B
C
A
B
C
Neutral
Circuit Breaker Panel
Neutral
RDD-DM4 (pack 2)
PROlink cable
CHANNEL
123456
PGM PCK CRV LE
PRO-DP16
FIG. 6 Sample equipment wiring diagram using two Radia Lighting Dimmers.
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PROlink
connector
(orange)
CHANNEL
123456
PGM PCK CRV LE 123456
PRO-DP16 PRO-DP16
CHANNEL
PGM PCK CRV LE
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DIP Switch Configuration
This section describes the functionality associated with the various DIP switch settings available on
the PRO-DP16 panel. These switches determine the front panel functions and should not be thought
of as user accessible.
DIP Switch Functions (1-8)
The panel functions are set by the configuration of the DIP switch (FIG. 7), located on the back of
PRO-DP16 panel. The factory default is for all the switches to be in the Off position. Note the
orientation of the DIP switch (upside-down, relative the front panel), and remember that the arrow
printed on the DIP switch points to the On position.
Always disconnect the PROlink cable from the PRO-DP16 to remove power before
changing DIP switch settings. Once the switche(s) are set, reconnect the PROlink
cable to the PRO-DP16 to provide power to the panel.
On power-up, the pushbutton LEDs momentarily light in sequence until the Channel 1
LED remains on.
The factory default is for all of the switches to be shipped in the Off position, as shown in FIG. 7.
DIP Switch Configuration
FIG. 7 PRO-DP16 DIP switch, located on the rear panel
The following table lists the operational assignments for the PRO-DP16 DIP switch.
DIP Switch Assignments
Switch On Off (factory default)
1 Bit 1 Preset Offset. Offsets panel pushbuttons by 4.
With this offset, the pushbuttons = 5-20.
2 Bit 2 Preset Offset. Offsets panel pushbuttons by 8.
With this offset, the pushbuttons = 9-24.
3 Bit 3 Preset Offset. Offsets panel pushbuttons by 16.
With this offset, the pushbuttons = 17-32.
4N/A N/A
5N/A N/A
6 Off = Preset 64+ offset Off = Preset 12+ offset (default)
7 Preset Recall mode: recalls Presets on pushbuttons
1-16.
8 Program/record disable Program/record enable (default).
Default - no offset (pushbuttons = 1-16)
Default - no offset (pushbuttons = 1-16)
Default - no offset (pushbuttons = 1-16)
Default mode: recalls presets on pushbuttons
1-10; enables ramp level up/down on Up/Down
buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15).
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Using Switches 1, 2 and 3 to Set Button Offset Values
The default setting for the DIP switch is all off. Thus, by default, there is no offset assigned to the
panel pushbuttons (1-16). Use DIP switches 1-3 to set offsets by factors of four, as shown in the
following table.
Preset Offsets Chart (for DIP Switches 1, 2, and 3)
Preset Offset DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 DIP switch 3 Result
FIG. 8 is an example of how the Preset Offset can be used to change the value associated with a
Preset.
0 Off Off Off Pushbuttons = 1-16 (no offset - default)
4 On Off Off Pushbuttons = 5-20
8OffOn Off Pushbuttons = 9-24
12 On On Off Pushbuttons = 13-28
16 Off Off On Pushbuttons = 17-32
32 On Off On Pushbuttons = 33-48
48 Off On On Pushbuttons = 49-64
64 On On On Pushbuttons = 65-80
DIP switches 1 - 8 Off
159
13
261014
371115
4812 16
DIP switch 2 On; 1 and 3 Off.
91317
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10 14 18 22
11 15 19 23
12 16 20 24
Preset values are now offset by 8
FIG. 8 Sample DIP switch Preset Offset
Using Switch 6 to Offset the Off Button
In multi-panel installations, you must offset the Off button (pushbutton 12), so that pressing Off on
the panel doesn’t turn off other panels on the PROlink bus.
! If DIP switch 6 is On and offset is zero, recall Preset value is 81. Use FIG. 9 to determine
the recall Presets associated with various Presets when DIP switch 6 is On.
+0 +4 +8
1 5 9 13
2 6 10 14
3 7 11 15
4 8
81
17 21 25 29
18 22 26 30
19 23 27 31
20 24
85
16
32
5 9 13 17
6 10 14 18
7 11 15 19
8 12
33 37 41 45
34 38 42 46
35 39 43 47
36 40
82
86
20
48
9 13 17 21
10 14 18 22
11 15 19 23
12 16
83
+48+32+16
49 53 57 61
50 54 58 62
51 55 59 63
52 56
87
24
64
+12
13 17 21 25
14 18 22 26
15 19 23 27
16 20
+64
65 69 73 7
66 70 74 78
67 71 75 79
68 72
Preset Offset value used
for button 12 (Off). This
value is determined by
setting DIP switches 1 - 3.
28
84
Recall Preset value
associated for button
12 (Off) for the related
Preset Offset value.
80
88
FIG. 9 DIP switch 6 Offsets in the On position
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0
5
6
7
8
3
4
7
8
0
! If DIP switch 6 is Off, and offset is set to zero (DIP switches 1-3 Off), recall Preset is 12.
Use FIG. 10 to determine the recall Presets associated with various Presets when DIP
switch 6 is Off.
+0 +4 +8
1 5 9 13
2 6 10 14
3 7 11 15
4 8 12 16
5 9 13 17
6 10 14 18
7 11 15 19
8 12 16 20
9 13 17 21
10 14 18 22
11 15 19 23
12 16 20 24
+12
13 17 21 25
14 18 22 26
15 19 23 27
16 20 24 28
Preset Offset value used
for button 12 (Off). This
value is determined by
setting DIP switches 1 - 3.
Recall Preset value
associated for button
12 (Off) for the related
Preset Offset value.
17 21 25 29
18 22 26 3
19 23 27 31
20 24
28
32
33 37 41 4
34 38 42 4
35 39 43 4
36 40
44
4
+48+32+16
49 53 57 61
50 54 58 62
51 55 59 6
52 56
60
6
+64
65 69 73 7
66 70 74 7
67 71 75 79
68 72
76
8
FIG. 10 DIP switch 6 Offsets at the Off position
Using Switch 7 to Enable Either Preset Recall mode, or Up/Down Ramping
Panel pushbuttons 14 and 15 (up and down buttons) have two possible functions, depending on the
setting of DIP switch 7. DIP switch 7 enables/disables the panel’s ability to ramp channel levels and
recall presets.
! Set switch 7 to Off (factory default setting) to enable Preset Recall mode, and allow
ramping of light levels. In this mode, pushbuttons 14 and 15 function as Up and Down
buttons for ramping a selected preset.
! Set switch 7 to On to disable preset ramping. In this mode, pushbuttons 14 and 15 recall
Presets instead of ramping presets.
Using Switch 8 to Enable/Disable Program Mode
DIP switch 8 determines if the panel has the ability to enter Program mode, which allows you to
program lighting scenes, and store them as programmed Presets.
! Set switch 8 to Off (factory default setting) to enable programming of preset levels, fade
times, ramp rates, dimmer curves, and low-end settings.
When preset programming is enabled, press pushbuttons 14 and 15 simultaneously to
enter Program Mode. The PGM LED lights when this mode is active.
! Set switch 8 to On to disable the programming function. When Program mode is
disabled, panel pushbuttons 14 and 15 do not allow the panel to enter Program mode.
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Panel Programming/Operation
The following sub-sections describe programming (recording) preset light levels, fade times,
low-end settings, and using dimmer curves.
Program Mode
The panel must be in Program mode in order to do any programming. To enter Program mode, DIP
switch 8 must be set to Off (its default setting).
To enter Program mode, press the Up and Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) simultaneously
for 2 seconds. The PGM LED on the front of the panel lights to indicate that Program mode is
active.
! If no buttons are pressed, the panel automatically exits program mode after
approximately 10 seconds. The PGM LED turns off when Program mode is cancelled.
! If you make a mistake, or decide not to record changes, press and hold the Up/Down
buttons for 2 seconds again to cancel Program mode.
Panel Programming/Operation
Defined vs. Undefined Preset Levels
There are two ways to approach programming presets - as Defined, or as Undefined.
! Defined Presets have all levels defined as part of the programmed preset. You can
program a preset for Channel 1 to set a specific light level (i.e. 50%), and, once saved, the
Channel 1 preset button will always set Channel 1 to 50%. Assuming that there are other
defined presets saved, switching from one defined preset to another (via programmed
preset buttons on the PRO-DP16) turns off the first preset before going to the next one.
For example, if you had programmed several channels as defined presets, as you select
any preset, the previous preset is turned off.
! Undefined Presets leave all levels as undefined. Undefined is a level command that
allows a dimmer to be ignored during the recording of a preset; it has no defined level.
Undefined presets are not affected by selecting other presets. For example, you can
program an undefined preset for Channel 1, and a defined preset for Channel 2. In this
case, switching from Channel 1 (undefined) to Channel 2 (defined), does not affect (or
turn off) Channel 1. It stays on until another level is specified (via the Up/Down buttons
on the panel). Use undefined presets any time you need to select more than preset on the
PRO-DP16 panel simultaneously, without affecting the state of the other channels.
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Programming Defined Presets
The number of Presets available to program depends on the setting of DIP switch 7.
If DIP switch 7 is set to Off (Default mode), pushbuttons 1-10 are available as Preset buttons, and
pushbuttons 11-16 are used for other panel functions (i.e. Clear, Off, Select, Up/Down, and Mode
selection.
If DIP switch 7 is set to On (Preset Recall mode), all pushbuttons (1-16) are available as Preset
buttons. Refer to the DIP Switch Configuration section on page 15 for details.
1. Ramp all active channels to 0 using the Select (pushbutton 13) and Up/Down buttons
(pushbuttons 14 and 15). Alternatively, you can use the Off button to turn all lights off.
2. Press Select to choose a channel/zone.
3. Press the Up/Down buttons to ramp the light to the desired level. The length of time that you
hold the button down determines the ramp speed.
4. Press the Up/Down arrows simultaneously for approximately two seconds to enter the
Program Mode (PGM). When the PGM LED indicator lights, the Program Mode is active.
! If DIP switch 7 and 8 are On, the programming feature is disabled and the panel buttons
can only be used to recall Presets. Push buttons 1-16. The corresponding recall Preset is
based on the Preset Offset settings.
! If DIP switch 7 is On and switch 8 if Off, the programming and recall Preset features are
enabled. Push buttons 1 - 16 and the corresponding Preset is recalled. Simultaneously
press the Up/Down arrows and enter the Record Preset Mode. The Preset recall is based
on the Preset Offset settings.
If you make a mistake, or decide not to change Presets, press the Up and Down arrows again to
cancel the Programming Mode.
5. Press a Preset button. The selected Preset LED remains On after it is programmed with a Preset
light level.
6. Repeat the preceding steps as required for other Presets.
Programming Ramping Presets
1. To enter Ramping Preset mode, press and hold the desired Preset button for 2 seconds.
Ramping Preset mode is indicated by the Up/Down button LEDs (lit simultaneously).
2. Press the Up and Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) to ramp the light level for the selected
Preset as needed.
3. Release the Preset button to stop ramping. Preset Ramping mode quits after 6 seconds.
4. Repeat the preceding steps as required for other Presets.
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Setting and changing fade times
1. Press the Preset button where the new ramp time will be stored.
2. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
3. Set the fade time by pressing and holding a Preset button for the amount of time you want the
fade to occur (the fade is from a currently active Preset level to the next active level). The new
fade time is recorded when the button is released.
4. Wait 8 seconds for the new fade setting to be associated with the Preset (do not touch any
buttons at this time).
5. Repeat the preceding steps as required for other Presets.
Clearing (undefining) Presets
To clear an individual channel of its presets:
1. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
2. Press the Preset button that you want to clear the recorded presets.
3. Press Clear (pushbutton 11) to return the selected Preset to an undefined state.
To clear all channels of their recorded presets.
1. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
2. Press Select (pushbutton 13) once.
Pack Select Mode
The panel must be in Pack Select mode in order to set levels for the packs. To enter Pack Select
mode:
1. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
2. Press Mode (pushbutton 16) once.
3. Pack Select mode is indicated by the PCK LED.
Selecting a Pack
1. Enter Pack Select mode (indicated by the PCK LED).
2. Use pushbuttons 1-10 to select the Pack (1-10) that you want to address.
3. The panel automatically exits Pack Select mode when the pushbutton is released.
Selecting a channel
1. Select the Pack containing the channel(s) you want to address.
2. Press Select (pushbutton 13) to cycle to the desired Channel (1-6), indicated by pushbutton
LEDs 1-6. Channel selection cycles through Channels 1-6, then repeats.
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Setting levels
1. Select the Pack you want to set levels on.
2. Select the Channel that you want to set levels on.
3. Use the UP and Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) to raise/lower the light level for the
selected Pack/Channel.
4. Repeat the preceding steps as required for other Channels, per Pack.
Raising and lowering levels
1. Select the Pack and Channel you want to set levels on.
2. Press the Up button (pushbutton 14) to raise the dimming level at the default ramping speed.
Dimmers stop ramping when the button is released, or when the dimmer reaches its full-on
level.
3. Press the Down button (pushbutton 14) to lower the dimming level at the default ramping
speed. Dimmers stop ramping when the button is released, or when the dimmer reaches its full-
off level.
4. Dimmers stop ramping when the button is released, or when the dimmer reaches its full-on
level.
5. Repeat the preceding steps as required for other Channels, per Pack.
Curve Select Mode
The panel must be in Curve Select mode in order to set dimmer curves. To enter Curve Select
mode:
1. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
2. Press Mode (pushbutton 16) twice.
3. Curve Select mode is indicated by the CRV LED.
Setting a dimmer curve
The PRO-DP16 has the ability to choose from 17 different dimming curves available for use within
a Radia Lighting system. A curve can be used to govern the amount of dimming control relative to
the level setting allowing for uniform dimming between different loads. These curve plots are to be
used as a relative guide to determining optimum performance. Actual field performance and
measurements will be similar but not equal.
Note the Pack number set on the SW2 DIP switch for the desired dimmer Pack you will be working
with. See the Assigning Pack numbers on the dimmer control cards section on page 7 for details.
1. Select the Pack you want to set a dimmer curve on.
2. Select the Channel that you want to set the curve on. Press Select (pushbutton 13) to cycle to
the desired Channel (1-6), indicated by pushbutton LEDs 1-6. Channel selection cycles
through Channels 1-6, then repeats.
3. Enter Curve Select Mode (indicated by the CRV LED).
4. Choose the desired curve number, based on the curves described in the following table. Use the
"10" key for "0" in 2-digit curve numbers.
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For example, to select curve 10 (Non-dim in the following chart) you must press "1",
then "0", then "Off". Pressing "10" then "Off" does not work.
5. Press Off (pushbutton 12) to record the Dimmer Curve setting.
6. The panel automatically exits Curve Select mode.
Dimmer Curves and Keypad Values
Curve number Keypad number Description
1 1 Standard Curve
2 2 Economy Curve
3 3 Advance MARK VII ballast
4 4 PRESCOLITE Intellect ballast
55% Rolloff
66% Roll Off
7 7 30 % Roll Off
8 8 Advance MARK X ballast
9 9 50% Roll Off; Fans
N10NON-DIM
O11Always Off
F12Always On
A 13 Modified Standard Curve
B 14 Transformer 1
C 15 Transformer 2
D 16 Slow Fade, High End
E 17 MDM module
Low-End Mode
The panel must be in Low-End mode in order to record low-end settings for the Packs. To enter
Low-End mode:
1. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
2. Press Mode (pushbutton 16) three times.
3. Low End mode is indicated by the LE LED.
Recording Low-End settings
1. Select the Pack that you want to record Low-End settings for.
2. Select the Channel that you want to record Low-End settings for on.
3. Enter Program mode (indicated by the PGM LED).
4. Enter Low-End mode (indicated by the LE LED).
5. Use the pushbuttons to enter a number between 0 and 99, to specify the low-end setting for the
selected channel, in percentage points.
For example, press pushbutton 6 for 6%; press pushbuttons 1 then 5 for 15%.
6. Press Off (pushbutton 12) to record the low-end setting.
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7. The panel automatically exits Low-End mode.
Panel Operation
The following sub-sections describe using the panel to recall, adjust, and ramp programmed
presets. These instructions assume that the panel has already been programmed.
Recalling a programmed Preset
To recall a programmed Preset, simply press the Preset button associated with the Preset. The LED
next to the selected button lights to indicate the active Preset.
! If the panel is in Preset Recall mode (DIP switch 7 set to On), any pushbutton (1-16) can
! If the panel is in Default mode (DIP switch 7 set to Off), pushbuttons 1-10 can recall
For more information on Preset Recall and Default modes for the panel, refer to the DIP Switch
Configuration section on page 15.
Ramping Presets
recall a Preset.
Presets. In Default mode, the Select (pushbutton 13), and Up/Down (pushbuttons 14 and
15) buttons do not recall Presets, and Off (pushbutton 12) recalls the Off Preset.
Ramping a Preset involves either raising or lowering a light level on an active Preset. DIP switch 7
determines if the panel has the ability to raise or lower channel levels.
! If switch 7 is in default mode (Off), pushbuttons 14 and 15 function as Up and Down
buttons for ramping presets.
! If switch 7 is On, channel ramping is disabled, and pushbuttons 14 and 15 recall Presets
(instead of ramping channels).
To raise and lower the light level for Preset in a selected zone (0-100%):
1. Press Select until the desired channel/zone LED is active (indicated by the channel LED).
2. Press and hold the Preset for approximately 2 seconds to activate the desired lighting level that
you want to ramp.
3. Press the Up/Down buttons (pushbuttons 14 and 15) to raise or lower the light level for the
selected channel/zone.
4. Continue selecting zones and repeat steps 1 through 3 as many times as needed.
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