PFX Lighting Control System

Features:

All digital control – each PFX dimmer contains the latest generation controller and hard-fired digital dimmer circuits

Programmable scenes (20 per area standard, expandable to 120 with Home-Icon)

3 phase dimming or switching

4 selectable dimming curves

Each channel can be set to be a switching only (non-dimming) circuit

1024 step fade resolution for all fade and cross-fade functions

Variable fade rates from 0.5 seconds to 2 hours (to gradually turn lights on/off)

4 data buses including:

• X bus
• RS485
• RS232
• DMX (option)

No minimum load on any channel

Multi-zoning 256 zones in one local area

15 room multi-partition control

Mains voltage compensation

Voltage stabilization

24-hr 7-day built-in event timer (battery backed)

Occupancy detection

Daylight balancing

Low noise operation - audible noise from a 16 channel 10A dimmer fully loaded at 50% is less than 30db @ 1m

Energy saving – efficiency <98%

Programming and operation from:

• remote control handset, infra-red
• PC laptop
• Futronix Home-Icon® TFT Color Touch Screen Controller

Permanent memory - in the event of a power blackout pre-set scenes are not lost and re-programming of dimmer is not necessary

Temporary circuit adjustment without save

Master raise and lower

Exit Delay & Sleep Timer

Security settings

Virtual I/O for control of:

• non-lighting equipment
• audio and video equipment
• curtains, shades, blinds
• water features
• security and alarm systems, etc.

Direct control of AV systems

Electrician-friendly installation

PFX System Dimming Racks Compatible with Home-Icon:

Type	Channels	Load	dimension Height, Width, Depth	Phase
PFX-32	32	5A	980 X 980 X 150mm	1 phase
PFX-16	16	10A	950 X 500 X 110mm	3 phase
PFX-12	12	10A	950 X 500 X 110mm	3 phase

PFX System - Technical Specifications:

Mains Supply Input	380-415V ac @ 50/60Hz three phase 270V ac @ 60Hz 200-240V ac @ 50/60Hz single or three phase 110-130V ac @ 50/60Hz single phase
Dimming Output (no minimum load)	5, 10, 20 or 40A per channel continuous tungsten, low voltage, halogen,   neon/cold cathode, and fluorescent (high frequency)
Dimming Output (0-10Volt Optional)	LED transformers & fluorescent regulation ballasts
DMX	Control for colour changing lamps/LEDs & accessories
Switching Output	5, 10, 20 or 40A per channel continuous HID, non-dim fluorescent, other loads
Dimming Unit	Output devices rated at 40A 1000V peak
Interference Suppression	Heavy duty, high inductance chokes 200uS rise time 1.4 mH
Cable Termination (incoming)	200A single or three phase switch disconnector
Protection	MCB 10A, 20A or 40A type B or C
Cable Entry - Power	Bottom of chassis 3 x 51mm + 5 x 25mm
Cable Entry - Control	Left side of chassis 20mm + 12mm
Ambient Temperature	40ºC maximum, generously rated heatsinks limit internal temperature rise to   less than 25°C above ambient temperature
Network	X-bus protocol network switch panel bus, BMS, PC network, RS485, RS232
Approvals	Conforms to relevant UL, BS & EN safety standards; CE approval

PFR Switching Rack:

PFR - 1610	16	10A
PFR - 1210	12	10A
PFR - 810	8	10A
PFR - 620	6	20A
RM-80 Module	8x2	10A
RM-40 Module	4x2	10A

DSD Sine Wave Dimmer:

DSD - 16	16	10A
DSD - 12	12	10A
DSD - 8	8	10A
DSD - 620	6	20A

Unity Remote Gear 4

I-Phone Connectivity

Use your iPhone or iPod touch to take control of Futronix dimmers and other home electronics devices. Your choice of scenes can be selected from the menus or automatically using one key MACRO commands. Eliminate that cluttered mess of remotes, by consolidating all your remotes into one single i-Phone application. Select your favorite lighting scenes, close the blinds, power up the surround sound system, turn up the volume and flip through channels using one of these Futronix compatible devices.