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AMX Lighting Programming
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RE-DM4 and RE-DM6 RADIA Eclipse Dimmer Modules
Lighting Systems Overview
AMX Lighting systems are based on a modular construction. The modular structure has three basic
components: Controller, Enclosure, and Dimmer/Switch Modules. All AMX Lighting controllers have
six channels of control. Seven channels of control will always require the use of two controllers.
In order to have the controllers address different dimmers’ ranges, each pack/group of six channels have
a specific range. The packs may be controlled by Cafe Duet code. FIG. 37 shows a sample AMX
Lighting RE-DM4 controller and its internal components.
Programming Commands
The Radia Eclipse system uses four main types of programming commands: Setup, Recording, Status,
and Operation commands. All recording and setup commands are stored in non-volatile memory.
Setup commands
These commands are used to set the default values and parameters that are typically entered at the startup
of the system and not changed. If certain commands are issued with no time value associated then the
AMX Lighting system will use an available default value determined at setup. The commands for
recording and recalling presets use these defaults, as do ramping operations. Curve settings are setup
commands done on a individual channel basis and are not global. Curves can be set during initial
installation and do not need to be changed unless the loads also change.
Recording commands
These commands store preset data in Radia Eclipse non-volatile memory. These commands are used to
store presets and erase stored presets.
Status commands
Status commands allow a user or a program to get data from the lighting system and act on that
information. This feature gives a computer the ability to perform interactive processes with the AMX
Lighting system.
Operation commands
The operational commands category, the largest category used by the AMX Lighting system, is used for
real-time lighting control and setup of scenes prior to programming presets. Operational commands
recall, ramp, and set levels for dimmers. They can also be used for remote operation of the dry closure
contact.
FIG. 37 Sample AMX Lighting controller and internal components
CH6 connector
Power
CH5 connector
Dry Closure