- Each 905 router supports a total of 64 DALI devices
- Can be networked together to form large scalable systems
- Provides Local as well as Central control if required
- Fully compatible with other Helvar Routers (910/920)
- Integration with other Building systems
Lighting system components
Routers
Helvar DIGIDIM 905 & 910 and Imagine 920 routers provide a building block for commercial, architectural and ArchitainmentTM lighting control. They allow for scaleable and flexible lighting control systems, and greatly simplify the jobs of installers, systems integrators and lighting designers.
DIGIDIM 905 Router
DIGIDIM 910 Router
- Two DALI subnets (128 devices), each with 250mA power supply
- Ethernet port for network backbone
- Supports OPC, allowing for connection to BMS
- Supports Ethernet I/O communication
- Supports DALI Emergency devices
- Astronomic time clock
Imagine 920 Router
- 2 x powered DALI subnets (max. 128 devices), each with 250mA power supply
- DMX port (in or out)
- S-DIM port for Helvar Imagine devices
- Ethernet port for network backbone
- Universal mains supply for global use
- OPC interface to link to Building Management System
Dimmers
Helvar DIGIDIM and Imagine dimmers are capable of dimming most common load types including tungsten, mains voltage tungsten halogen and transformer fed low voltage tungsten halogen lamps. The range covers leading and trailing edge type dimmers including single channel and multi-channel dimmers with load capabilities from 500W to 4 kW.
DIGIDIM 452 1000 W Universal dimmer
- Single channel universal dimmer for leading or trailing-edge loads
- DIN-rail mounted unit that can control a maximum load of 1000 W
- Status LED
- Switch for manual DALI group selection
- Switch for load and manual DALI group selection
- Over current, power and temperature protection
- No programming required when using DIGIDIM slider, rotary or push button panels
DIGIDIM 454 Dimmer
- DIN-rail mounted 4-channel trailing edge dimmer
- Each channel is capable of controlling 2.2A (500W)
- The dimmer supports capacitive and resistive loads
- Can be connected to mains voltage tungsten lamps and low voltage lamps with electronic transformers
- Intuitive LED segment display and push buttons
- Over current and temperature protection
- Can be used with DIGIDIM or Designer systems
DIGIDIM 455 500 W Thyristor Dimmer
- Single channel thyristor dimmer for leading edge loads
- DIN-rail mounted
- Can control a maximum load of 500 W
- Status LED
- Stabilised output
- Over current and over temperature protection
- No programming required when using DIGIDIM slider, rotary or push button panels
DIGIDIM 458/DIM4 4-channel Thyristor dimmer module
- For leading-edge dimming of resistive and inductive loads
- 4 channels rated at 10A each, total current capacity of 40A
- Module plugs into any 458 mechanical chassis
- Integration into DIGIDIM and Imagine systems
- LCD display screen with navigation keys
- Built-in power supplies for the LCD TouchPanel & DIGIDIM
DIGIDIM 458/DIM8 8-channel Thyristor dimmer module
- For leading-edge dimming of resistive and inductive loads
- 8 channels rated at 10A each, total current capacity of 48A
- Module plugs into any 458 mechanical chassis
- Integration into DIGIDIM and Imagine systems
- LCD display screen with navigation keys
- Built-in power supplies for the LCD TouchPanel & DIGIDIM
DIGIDIM 416S 16 A Dimmer
- Single channel 16 A thyristor dimmer (leading edge) for use in DIGIDIM system
- Suitable for tungsten, halogen, wirewound (inductive) fed low voltage tungsten or neon loads
- Wall-mounted unit that can control a maximum load of 16A
- Stabilised output
- Controllable by S-DIM, DMX, and Analogue, and fully DALI compatible
- Can also function as stand-alone dimmers
- Over temperature protection
DIGIDIM 425S 25 A Dimmer
- Single channel 25 A thyristor dimmer (leading edge) for use in DIGIDIM system
- Suitable for tungsten, halogen, wirewound (inductive) fed low voltage tungsten or neon loads
- Wall-mounted unit that can control a maximum load of 25A
- Stabilised output
- Controllable by S-DIM, DMX, and Analogue, and fully DALI compatible
- Can also function as stand-alone dimmers
- Over temperature protection
Imagine HES92020 2 channel Thyristor dimmer
- Dual-channel thyristor dimmer (leading edge) for use with tungsten, tungsten halogen, wire-wound (inductive) fed low voltage tungsten or neon lighting loads
- Status display
- Dimmer status feedback
- Override and analogue input
- Selectable dimmer curve
- An exchangeable module for fitting into the Imagine Rack System
Imagine HES92220 2 channel Transistor dimmer
- Dual channel transistor dimmer (trailing edge) suitable for use with tungsten, tungsten halogen and electronic transformer fed low voltage tungsten loads
- Status display
- Dimmer status feedback
- Override and analogue input
- Selectable dimmer curve
- An exchangeable module for fitting into the Imagine Rack System
Ballast controllers
Helvar ballast controllers allow analogue and other non-DALI controllable electronic ballasts to be integrated to DIGIDIM, DALI and Imagine systems. The range covers multichannel ballasts controllers for DIN-rail, Helvar 458 Series and Imagine rack systems.
DIGIDIM 472 1-10 V / DSI Converter
- DALI to 1-10 V / DSI converter for controlling electronic ballasts
- The power relay within the 472 can switdh a maximum of 15 Helvar electronic ballasts (sc and CHFC3)
- The analogue 1-10 V & digital DSI signal can control up to 50 electronic ballasts
- Switch for manual DALI group selection
- Relay rated at 10A Resistive
- DIN-rail mounted
DIGIDIM 474 4-Channel Ballast controller
- 4-channel DALI to 0/1-10 V / DSI / PWM converter for controlling electronic ballasts
- Fitted with high inrush relays rated at 16 A per channel
- High inrush specification relays
- Wired override input to allow for external triggers
- LED segment display and push buttons
- Multiple output configurations
DIGIDIM 458/CTR8 8-channel Ballast control module
- For controlling of common ballast loads
- Capable of controlling 0-10V (source), 1-10V (sink), DSI, DALIbroadcast and PWM loads
- 8 high inrush relays, rated at 10A per channel
- Module plugs into any 458 mechanical chassis
- LED display screen with navigation keys
- DALI and S-DIM interface for DIGIDIM and Imagine integration
Imagine 458/OPT4 4-channel Option module
- For use inside the dimmer module (458/DIM8) or switching module (458/SW8)
- Provides 4 channels of ballast control including 0-10V, 1-10V, DSI, DALI-broadcast and PWM
- DIN Rail mounting inside the 458 mechanical chassis
- Simple plug in connection to module via a flat cable
- Powered from the Dimmer or Switching module
- Multiple output configurations
Imagine HES98020 2 channel Ballast controller
- Provides 2 channels of ballast control including 0-10V, 1-10V, DSI and PWM
- 2 high inrush relays, rated at 20A per channel for switching load circuits
- An exchangeable module for fitting into the Imagine Rack System
- Status display
- Controller status feedback
- Override input
- Output type selection: 0-10 V, 1-10 , DSI, PWM
Relay units
For controlling switched loads such as curtains, non-dimmable luminaires and various non-lighting devices Helvar offers a full range of relay units.
DIGIDIM 490 2 channel Blinds Controller
- For control of blinds and curtains
- Two independent control channels each with two single pole
- Volt free contacts for switching up/down or power / direction motors
- Programmable "blind travel time"
- Status LED
- “Break before Make” operation to prevent motor damage.
- Isolated relays, normally open
DIGIDIM 491 1 channel Relay Unit
- For integration in luminaries or electrical cabinets
- Allows control of switched loads.
- Switches up to 3 Helvar EL-s / TCs ballasts
- Maximum load 2A resistive
DIGIDIM 492 1-Channel Relay Unit
- For integration with luminaires or other electrical equipment
- Allows control of switched loads
- High power relay, rated at 16A resistive
- DALI network powered, relay output is latching
- Switches loads up to 16A resistive
- Convenient wire through package with cable grip
DIGIDIM 493 1-Channel Signal Relay Unit
- For integration of outputs with 3rd party systems
- Provides a low voltage, low current volt free contact output (60V, 0.5A)
- Signalling relay for integration with other systems
- DALI network powered
- Convenient wire through package with cable grip
DIGIDIM 494 4 channel Relay Unit
- Allows control of nondimmable loads
- DIN-rail mounted
- Four individually programmable relays
- The relays are "normally open", volt free and can switch up to 10 A resistive loads
- Status LED
- Manual override
DIGIDIM 498 8 channel Relay Unit
- Fitted with individually programmable high-inrush relays to allow control of non-dimmable loads
- DIN-rail mounted
- "Normally open" and volt free relays rated at 10 A per channel
- LED display and control buttons
- Override input for external triggers
- DALI and S-DIM connections allowing use with DIGIDIM and Imagine systems
DIGIDIM 458/SW8 8-channel Switching module
- 8 high inrush relay channels (normally open), for switching 16A per channel
- DALI and S-DIM interface for integration into DIGIDIM and Imagine systems
- Module plugs into any 458 mechanical chassis
- LCD display screen with navigation keys
- Accepts options module 458/OPT4
Enclosures
Helvar's 458-Series and Imagine rack systems provides a modular and extensible solution to meet the most demanding requirements of specifiers and installers.
DIGIDIM 458M1 Single Mechanical Chassis
- Single mechanical chassis which can house any one DIGIDIM 458 control module, to provide 8 channels of control
- Can be fully installed electrically and tested before fitting control modules
- Vertical wall-mounted and installer friendly
- By-pass connectors for operation without a module
- S-DIM cable loom for easy module connection included
- Available in D-version (two channels per MCB) or S-version (single channel per MCB)
DIGIDIM 458M2 Double Mechanical Chassis
- Can house any two DIGIDIM 458 control modules, to provide 16 channels of control
- Vertical wall-mounted and installer-friendly
- By-pass connectors for operation without a module
- S-DIM cable loom for easy module connection included
- Available in D-version (two channels per MCB) or S-version (single channel per MCB
DIGIDIM 458M3 Triple Mechanical Chassis
- Can house any three DIGIDIM 458 control modules, to provide 24 channels of control
- Vertical wall-mounted and installer-friendly
- By-pass connectors for operation without a module
- S-DIM cable loom for easy module connection included
- Available in D-version (two channels per MCB) or S-version (single channel per MCB)
Imagine racks HES14xxx
- For 7 rack mounted modules
- Installation in a stacker unit with an angle of 45 degrees
- All internal connections pre-wired.
- Dual MCB protection for each input circuit
- Screwless terminals
- Forced cooling available
Imagine racks HES26xxx
- For 13 rack mounted modules
- Installation in a stacker unit with an angle of 45 degrees
- All internal connections pre-wired.
- Dual MCB protection for each input circuit
- Screwless terminals
- Forced cooling available
User Interfaces
Helvar manufactures easy to use and stylish interfaces for lighting control systems. The range includes push button panels, LCD Touch Panel and input units for momentary or latching switches. The flexibility in our range allows our interfaces to suit most architectural and commercial project requirements.
uSee User Interface
- An easy to use, web based visualisation tool for the monitoring and control of Helvar Router based systems without the need for programming experience
- The uSee interface unit connects to a Router system and automatically discovers channels and groups
- Allows scene recall, scene edit and energy monitoring graphing in a simple to use, intuitive way
- Includes scheduling and logging functions for Emergency Lighting Function and Duration Tests
- Maintenance alarms can be set for either a Lamp Failure, a Missing Device or by a defined amount of Burn Hours, allowing for scheduled lamp replacement
- Alternate group names can be used to allow easy navigation in local language
DIGIDIM Modular Panels 1xx Modules / 2xx Frames
- Fully DALI compatible range
- Allow basic control of the system
- The range includes push button, rotary and slider controls in a range of panel finishes
- Indicator LED and infrared receiver
- Out of box operation
- Fits DIN and UK standard back boxes
- Double gang version can take up to 3 independent module types
DIGIDIM Modular Panels 13xx Modules / 23xx Frames
- Fully DALI compatible range of user interfaces with modern styling
- Allow basic control of the system
- The range includes a wide variety of buttons arrangements
- The button panels are complemented by a range of panel finishes
- Indicator LED and infrared receiver
- Out of box operation
- Designed to fit both DIN and UK standard back boxes
- Double gang version can take up to 3 independent module types
DIGIDIM 935 4 Scene and Modifier Panels
- DALI compatible user interfaces
- The panels are fitted with rear illuminated scene selection buttons and scene identification labels providing a visual indication of the selected scene
- Out of box operation
- Fits standard single back boxes and can be surface mounted
- The panel is fitted with an infrared receiver
DIGIDIM 939 8 Scene and Modifier Panels
- DALI compatible user interface
- Fitted with rear illuminated scene selection buttons and scene identification labels, providing a visual indication of the selected scene
- Out of box operation
- Fits standard single back boxes and can be surface mounted
- The panels is fitted with an infra-red receiver
DIGIDIM 924x LCD TouchPanel
- A 3.5” touch sensitive 65,000 colour LCD screen
- Can be used for controlling and programming a Helvar lighting control systems
- Built-in astronomic real time clock
- Automatic scene changing (Sequences and cycles
- Integral infrared receiver
- Customisable graphics and user language selection
- Available in 3 standard finishes
DIGIDIM 303 Infrared Remote
- Can be used to control basic system functions
- On / Off button
- Raise / Lower button
- Four scene recall buttons
DIGIDIM TK4 1-10V ballast controls
- Offers EN 60929 (1-10V) ballast control together with a mains power switch
- Styled to compliment the Helvar DIGIDIM panel range
- Offers the same flexibility that the modular concept provides which allows any mix of TK4 and DIGIDIM control panels
- High power mains switch
- Easy to use slider control
- Switch on to last level
System sensors
Helvar offer a range of sensors, for ceiling and luminaire mounting. The sensors provide energy saving features and automatic lighting control options for Helvar lighting control systems.
DIGIDIM 311 Ceiling PIR Detector
- Compact, flush-mounted ceiling unit
- Fully compatible with Helvar lighting control systems
- Up to 7m diameter coverage area
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
- Small physical size
DIGIDIM 312 Multisensor
- Compact ceiling-mount unit
- Energy saving function
- Presence detection (PIR)
- Constant light sensor
- Infra-red receiver
- Switch-Control input
DIGIDIM 313 Low-Profile Microwave Detector
- Detects movement using its highly sensitive microwave detector
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
- Larger coverage area than PIR sensor (12m-16m)
- Powered either from the DALI network or via an external power supply
- Low profile flush mounting design
DIGIDIM 314 Tilting Microwave Detector
- Detects movement using its highly sensitive microwave detector
- Tilting head to allow the area of detection to be optimised for each particular application
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
- Long range sensor (range up to 30m)
- Powered either from the DALI network or via an external power supply
- Low profile flush mounting design
iDim 315 System Sensor
- Compact package
- 6 pre-programmed operational modes
- Stand-alone Mode Selector
- Easy click mounting from outside luminaire
- Clip-on PIR restrictor
- System (network) Toolbox
- DIGIDIM 910 Router and Imagine 920 Router compatible
DIGIDIM 317 High Bay PIR Presence / Absence Detector
- Controls lighting loads based on presence / absence detection
- Clip-on masks to customise the detection area
- Simple connection and integration into a Helvar DALI control network
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
DIGIDIM 318 Wall-Mounted PIR Presence / Absence Detector
- Controls lighting loads based on presence/absence detection
- Manual Override/Dimming button built in
- For wall mounting using Helvar panel surrounds
- Available in black or white fi nish to match the Helvar button panel range
- Simple connection and integration into a Helvar DALI control network
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
DIGIDIM 329 External Light Sensor
- Open loop light control
- Light range of 1 - 100,000 LUX
- Simple wall mount IP65 enclosure
- Easy connection to Helvar router system
- Fully configurable in Designer™ and Toolbox™ software
SBB mounting boxes for lighting systems sensors
The SBB-A, SBB-B and SBB-C surface mounting boxes are compatible with the following system sensors:
- 311 PIR Detector
- 312 Multisensor
- 313 Low-Profile Microwave Detector
- 314 Tilting Microwave Detector
- 317 High Bay PIR Detector
All mounting boxes are supplied with fixing screws
DIGIDIM 441 Occupancy Detector Interface
- Allows connection of a customer specified occupancy sensor to a DIGIDIM-DALI system
- The pre-wired encapsulated circuit boards for mounting inside the wiring space of the sensor
- Includes a 12 Volt DC supply (15 mA max) to power the sensor
- Fits into the wiring behind the sensor
- Input for normally closed switch supports alarm conditions
Input Devices
Helvar input units are designed to allow customer specified switches, sensors, timeclocks or other control devices to be incorporated into a lighting control system.
DIGIDIM 440 Input Unit
- DALI compatible interface
- DIN-rail mounted
- Allows customer specified switches, sensors, time clocks or other on/off control devices to be incorporated into a Helvar lighting control system
- Has 8 volt-free inputs which may be momentary or latching
- Inputs are volt free
- Comprehensive programming options via Toolbox Software
DIGIDIM 444 Mini Input Unit
- Allows customer specified switches, sensors, time clocks or other on/off control devices to be incorporated into a Helvar lighting control system
- Manufactured in the form of a ribbon cable with encapsulated electronic module
- Suitable for installing behind a switch plate, in the back box
- Has 4 volt free contacts that may be monentary or latching
- Comperehensive programming options via Designer and Toolbox Software
Imagine 942 Input unit
- An interface that allows switches, sensors and time clocks to be incorporated into an Imagine and DIGIDIM Router systems
- Has 8 volt free switch inputs
- Status LED
- Can be used with momentary or latching switches
- Can be used with 0-10 V analogue devices
DIGIDIM 503 AV AV-interface
- Permits the connection of a DIGIDIM ststem to the RS232 port on a personal computer / AVsystem
- DIN-rail mounted
- Status led
- 4 kV isolation between DALI and the RS232 port
- Terminal blocks for wiring
DIGIDIM 445 Switch Interface unit
- Very compact interface for the conversion of 3rd party switches or button panels
- 4 LED driver outputs
- Connections to the unit are via screw terminals
- Compatible with a Helvar lighting control system
- Operation is configured with Helvar Toolbox or Designer software
- Powered from DALI network
Toolbox for DIGIDIM standalone
DIGIDIM stand-alone systems are typically small to mid-size applications that operate on a single DALI subnet. Programming and commissioning of DIGIDIM system is achived using Helvar Toolbox Software.
DIGIDIM 510 USB-DALI Interface
- Simple insertion into Digidim modular panels
- Quick and simple PC-to-DALI connection
- Black and white fascias included
- Standard mini-B USB connector
- Powered from DALI network
DIGIDIM 180 Serial Programming Point Module
The DIGIDIM Serial Interface is an in-line interface for connecting a DIGIDIM system to the RS232 (COM) port on a PC.
There is full optical isolation between the DIGIDIM system and the RS232 input on the computer.
Note: The 510 USB-DALI Interface Module is for connecting a PC to a DIGIDIM system via USB, rather than using the RS232 (COM) port.
DIGIDIM 502 Toolbox software pack
- Complete Windows® based application for designing, programming and maintaining a DIGIDIM lighting control system
- Online and off-line programming
- System backup and restore
- Off-line system simulation
- The package contains a Toolbox Software CD, a PC to DALI Interface (505) and a Programming point (180)
DIGIDIM 505 Serial interface
- A small, compact in-line interface that permits the connection of a DIGIDIM system to the RS232 port on a personal computer
- Full optical isolation (3 kV) between the DIGIDIM system and the RS232 input on the computer
- Status led
- 9 Pin D Type connector
DIGIDIM 401 Power Supply (ceiling mount)
- Fully DALI compatible Power Supply Unit
- Provides a DIGIDIM system with the required supply of up to 250 mA
- Status LED
- DALI short circuit and over temperature protected
- DIN-rail or wall mounted with brackets supplied
DIGIDIM 402 Power Supply
- Fully DALI compatible Power Supply Unit
- Provides a DIGIDIM system with the required supply of up to 250 mA
- Status LED
- DALI short circuit and over temperature protected
- DIN-rail mounted
System software
Helvar’s ongoing software and hardware development provides intuitive tools for engineers to design, commission and program Helvar lighting control systems. User interface software systems and packages allow easy-to-use and customisable solutions for end-users.
uSee User Interface
- An easy to use, web based visualisation tool for the monitoring and control of Helvar Router based systems without the need for programming experience
- The uSee interface unit connects to a Router system and automatically discovers channels and groups
- Allows scene recall, scene edit and energy monitoring graphing in a simple to use, intuitive way
- Includes scheduling and logging functions for Emergency Lighting Function and Duration Tests
- Maintenance alarms can be set for either a Lamp Failure, a Missing Device or by a defined amount of Burn Hours, allowing for scheduled lamp replacement
- Alternate group names can be used to allow easy navigation in local language
Designer Software Suite
- Microsoft® compatible software suite
- Provides an intuitive tool for engineers to design, commission and program both Helvar 910 & 920 router systems
- Comprises basic software and optional software modules
- All system components are compatible and perform reliably
TouchStudio
- Customized graphical user interfaces that can be installed on an Ethernet enabled Windows® PC or panel PC
- Designs can be created with Helvar TouchStudio Editor
- Helvar TouchStudio Runtime provides intuitive control and monitoring of a Helvar lighting system
- Customised graphics to suit customer needs
- Simple to use
- Can be used on multiple PC's
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