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GE Lighting DEMO Driver Programming

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Downloading and Installing GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility Software

GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility software can be downloaded from the GE lighting site – http://www.gelighting.com/LightingWeb/na/solutions/technologies/ballasts-and-drivers/ge-ultramax-led-drivers.jsp Run installer and follow the instructions on your screen.

❖ In Order to run the installer double click on GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility.msi file.

Figure 1:1 – GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility installation file.

❖ The following window dialog will appear:

Figure 1:2 – Utility Setup Wizard Window Dialog

Click Next button to continue.

❖ Select Installation Folder and User Access Options:

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Figure 1:3 – Select Installation Folder Window Dialog

You can browse and select where you would like to install the APP. You need to select user access by selecting for Everyone or Just me. Click Next button to continue.

❖ GE License Agreement and Terms of Use:

Figure 1:4 – License Agreement Window Dialog

Please read carefully the End User License Agreement. Then If you agree to the terms of use please select I Agree and then click on Next button, to start the APP installation. The Installation should start in couple of seconds.

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❖ After Successful Installation:

Figure 1:5 – Installation Complete Window Dialog

The following window dialog will appear, click on Close button to complete the installation.An APP icon will appear on your Desktop (see below), named GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility.

Figure 1:6 – GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility Icon

Also you can find the APP file at: Start -> All Programs -> General Electric -> GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility ->

GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility.exe

❖ Note: When a higher version for GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility is available we advise to uninstall previous version before installing the new one.

In order to uninstall the old version please click on:

Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features ->

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Right Click on GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility -> Uninstall

Programmer External Interfaces

It is recommended, but not required, that both the DALI BM RS232 and the 0-10V GE programmer are connected to the computer at the same time. This enables programming of all types of drivers. If only one type of LED driver (DALI, Combo or 0-10V) is to be programmed, then only the one, appropriate external interface should be connected. Note that the DALI-BM RS-232 and USB to RS-232 adaptor are purchased separately. The 0-10V GE programmer will be supplied with the GE programmable drivers.

DALI-BM RS-232 The Tridonic programmer with USB to RS-232 adapter is the interface between the PC and the DALI/Combo LED driver. This programmer is used for DALI or DALI and 0-10V drivers

Figure 2:1 – Tridonic DALI-BM RS232 Art. No. 24 034 345

DALI – BM RS-232 Kit: ❖ TRIDONIC.USA DALI – BM RS-232 ❖ AC/DC Switching adaptor.

Model No. GE12I18 Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.4A Output: 18V

❖ RS-232 To RS-232 Cable. ❖ RS-232 to USB Adaptor.

Please note that the USB to RS232 adapter don’t comes with the TRIDONIC DALI-BM RS-232 and is purchased separately.

More information regarding Tridonic DALI-BM RS232 Art. No. 24 034 345 can be found at: http://www.tridonic.es/es/download/data_sheets/DS_DALI-BM_RS-232_USA.pdf

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GE Programmer 0-10V Interface The GE Programmer is the interface between the PC and the 0-10V LED driver. This programmer is used for 0-10V ONLY drivers. This will not program DALI and 0-10V (combination) drivers.

Figure 2:2 - GE Programmer 0-10 [V] Interface

0-10[V] GE Programmer Kit: ❖ 0-10[V] GE Programmer ❖ I.T.E Power Supply.

Model No. MU08-6090085-C5 Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.3A Output: 9V

❖ Micro USB Cable.

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GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility – Setup Before using GE Lighting Driver Programming Utility, it advised to review the diagram below:

Figure 3:1 - Connection Diagram

Make sure that the LED driver is connected to the mains (AC input voltage) and that the DALI or 0-10V dimming wires are connected to the appropriate external interface. Verify that the external interfaces are connected to the mains and to the PC. Drivers output connection to load is not mandatory but recommended.

❖ Note: Combo driver is programmed only through the DALI leads. The 0-10[V] leads is only for 0-10[V] dimming control.

❖ Note: Only 0-10V only drivers can be programmed with the 0-10V

Programming Interface

Programming output current: 1. Change Password Setting Only authorized type of user can use this feature. This feature enables the access to many other features such as Minimum Level, Thermal Protection, Output Current & CLO.

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On the Main Menu Bar click on Password Settings-> Enable Technician Settings at the Main Menu Bar Password: gELigHting4Tech

Figure 9:1 - Password Setting Main Menu Bar

The below window will appear on the screen.

Figure 8:3 - Enter Password

The user should enter valid password and then click on the OK button.

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2. Select Driver Sku under Product Description

Figure 9:1 - General Tab

Product Description By selecting a SKU at the Product Description Combobox all the TAB Control will be updated. Features like Device Type, NA Class, EU Class, SKU & Current Range will be updated

Figure 9:2 - Product Description Feature

Minimum Level Applicable for DALI and Combo drivers only. The DALI Minimum Level is selected from the Combobox; the valid values range is described in the square brackets.

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Figure 9:3 - Minimum Level Feature

❖ Note: This feature can be used only by authorized user after inserting GE Technician Settings Password.

Device Mode Applicable at Combo drivers only A Combo GE Driver have three types of dimming control:

• ClockDIM Mode - GE programmable LED driver dimming is according to predefined dimming profile stored in the LED drive.

• DALI Mode – GE programmable LED driver dimming and control are received via the DALI leads.

• 0-10[V] Mode - GE programmable LED driver dimming are received via the 0-10[V] leads.

Figure 9:4 - Device Mode Feature

❖ Note: 0-10 [V] mode is the default device mode for the combo drivers.

Thermal Protection Applicable in Combo LED Drivers only. This feature sets the temperature boundaries.

❖ High Limit – Above this temperature point the driver output will start to dim down until Low limit.

❖ Low Limit – Above this temperature point the driver output will be minimum diming.

Figure 9:5 - Thermal Protection Feature

❖ Note: This feature can be used only by authorized user after inserting GE Technician Settings Password.

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Output Settings Tab – Tab Control

Figure 10:1 - Output Setting Tab

SKU The SKU of the driver is the same as Product Description Combobox value.

Figure 10:2 - The SKU of the Driver

Current Range Current range that the driver can be program to. Every driver has different current range. By selecting a value at the Product Description Combobox at the General Tab the Current Range feature will be updated.

Figure 10:3 - The Current Range of the Driver

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Output Current A valid Output Current according to the Current Range.

Figure 10:4 - Program Output Current Feature

❖ Note: This feature can be used only by authorized user after inserting GE Technician Settings Password.

Program a new Output Current into the GE LED Driver:

Step 1: Choose driver SKU from Product Description Combobox (See Figure 9:2).

Figure 10:5 - Program Output Current Quick View

Step 2: Enter Output Current to program (according to the Current Range)

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Figure 10:6 - Enter a valid Output Current value.

Step 3: Click on Set button.

Figure 10:7:1 - Click on Set button in order to program the Output Current.

A message window dialog will appear on the screen after successful Output Current programming.

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Figure 10:7:2 - Successful Output Current programming.

In order to proceed click on OK button.

Figure 10:7:3 - Successful Output Current programming.

More confirmation of successful Output Current programming can be found at:

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• Programming Status Label – The Programming Status of green background with COMPLETE indicates that the programming was completed successfully. The LED driver may now be disconnected from the programmer if no more action is needed.

• Status Bar

❖ Note: In the 0-10[V] LED Driver Programing there is no feadback to the 0-10[V] GE programmer interface, it highly recommended to messure the actual Ouput Current of the driver after the Output Current programming.

Failed Programming: In case of error, the programming status of red background with FAILED indication an error i.e. if an out of range current was enterd.

Figure 10:8:1 - Entered an unvalid Output Current value.

If the user choose to click on Set button a message window dialog will appear on the screen after with warring regarding Output Current value enterd was invalid.

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Figure 10:8:2 - Failed Output Current programming.

Figure 10:8:3 - Failed Output Current programming.

More confirmation of Output Current programming FAILED can be found at:

• Programming Status Label – The Programming Status of red background with FAILED indicates that the programming failed.

• Active Driver Output Current Textbox - Red background.

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• Warrning Label – Current must be between driver Current Range.

• Status Bar

Power On Level Applicable for DALI and Combo drivers only The DALI Power on Level is selected from the Combobox; the valid values range is described in the square brackets.

Figure 10:9 - Power on Level Feature

❖ Note: This feature can be used only by authorized user after inserting GE Technician Settings Password.

ClockDIM Tab – Tab Control

N/A for the intentional use of this demo GUI CLO Tab – Tab Control N/A for the intentional use of this demo GUI

Factory Tab – Tab Control N/A for the intentional use of this demo GUI