DURATECH PLP-REM Controller
Technical Specifications
General specifications
- Input Voltage: 12VAC 50Hz ± 10%
- Max rating “12VAC TO LAMPS” contact 58A / 12VAC
- Max rating relay contact A &B 16A / 250 VAC
- Max switching power A & B 4000VA
- RF band 868 MHz
- Ambient Air Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
- Humidity 10% to 90% RH non condensing
- Ingress protection rate: IP54
- IEC Protection Class: Class II
Logic board
Status LED
- General status
- Green = OK
- Red = error overvoltage or overcurrent
- Pairing / RESET status
- 12VAC to Pool lamps (Green = ON)
- Switch A (Green = ON)
- Switch B status (Green = ON)
- CAN status
- RS-485 signal
- DMX signal
Installation Instructions
Single PLP-REM unit
- Connect a 12VAC magnetic transformer to the “12VAC FROM TRANSFORMER” terminal of the PLP-REM.
Connect the pool lights to the “12VAC TO LAMPS” terminal in the PLP-REM. - Install the filter C (included in box) to the primary circuit (230VAC side) of the transformer
- The “12VAC TO LAMPS” relay contact has a max rating of 58A. Make sure the total power load does not exceed this (58A x 12VAC = 696VA)
Multiple PLP-REM installations
For extended installations (total lamp power > 700VA), multiple PLP-REMs can be linked together. This way, perfect synchronization of all pool lights is still guaranteed.
The PLP-REMs need to communicate with each other, to ensure all the lamps are in perfect sync.
Connect the PLP-REMs with each other using the CAN bus:
Connect the CAN terminals of the first PLP-REM with the CAN terminal of the second PLP-REM*. If more than 2 PLP-REMs are necessary, simply daisy chain each CAN terminal with the one from the next PLP-REM (see below). Respect the polarity of the terminals! (CAN L & H). Next, set the DIP switches on the PLP-REMs to the correct MASTER/SLAVE setting. The first PLP-REM will be the MASTER. All the others will be SLAVE’s. Refer to page 9 for Master/Slave DIP switch info.
In a Master/Slave setup, only the PLP-REM that is set as MASTER will react to transmitter commands. Any additional transmitters will need to be paired with this MASTER PLP-REM.
We recommend using a shielded twisted pair cable (min. 0,5mm² – up to 200m) to connect multiple PLP-REMs using the CAN bus.
Operation Modes
The PLP-REM controller has 2 main operation modes:
ON/OFF control mode & PLC control mode. Each mode has it own functionalities:
- Only for RGB lamps
- In ON/OFF control mode, only a few RS-485 commands are available (see p 15)
- Depending on which control mode is selected, the keypad of the transmitter needs to be changed.
DIP switch functionalities
The DIP switch on the main circuit board of the PLP-REM allows the user to customize the way the PLP-REM operates.
CAUTION:
Always switch off the main power supply to the PLP-REM before changing the DIP switches.
| DIP SWITCH | |||||||
| function | setting | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Operation Mode | ON/OFF | ON | |||||
| PLC | OFF | ||||||
| Relay A | PULSE mode | ON | |||||
| TOGGLE mode | OFF | ||||||
| Relay B | PULSE mode | ON | |||||
| TOGGLE mode | OFF | ||||||
| Fast PLC setting * | FAST | ON | |||||
| STANDARD | OFF | ||||||
| DMX | NO LOOP | ON | |||||
| LOOP | OFF | ||||||
| MASTER/SLAVE mode | SLAVE | ON | |||||
| MASTER | OFF | ||||||
Fast PLC setting (Only for Adagio Pro lamps from 2018 and onwards)
- Fast: lamps will respond quickly to input commands from PLP-REM (fast, but less robust)
- Slow: lamps wil respond slower to input commands from PLP-REM (slow, but more robust)
Transmitter functions
OPERATION MODE: ON/OFF
- Lamp ON or OFF status is memorized after power down
- The green LED in the transmitter will light up as soon as you start pressing a button, and will stop after 2 seconds, so you know exactly when to release the button.
- The lamps will be turned off for 30 seconds and then switched ON/OFF 3 times. This will set all lamps to program 1: blue
Replacing transmitter Keypad
Depending on which control mode is selected, the keypad of the transmitter needs to be changed:
- Remove the philips head screw and open the transmitter
- Replace the Keypad in the top part of the transmitter housing
- Reassemble in reverse order
Pairing the handheld transmitter to the PLP-REM
All handheld transmitters are already paired in the factory and ready to use. In case a problem arises, the pairing process can be done as below:
- Press the pairing button on the circuit board, inside the PLP-REM
- The BLUE LED will start to blink
- Within 25 seconds, push any button on the handheld transmitter.
- If the remote is paired correctly, the BLUE LED will flash slowly for 5 times —> UNPAIRING:
- If the remote is paired correctly, the BLUE LED will flash slowly for 5 times —> UNPAIRING:
DMX 512 communication
Single PLP-REM unit
- Make sure DIP switch 1 is switched OFF.
- Make sure the lights are turned ON with the remote
Address dial setup
Setting the DMX address of the PLP-REM:
Select the desired number on the address dial. The chosen number determines the DMX addresses of the PLP-REM & lamps. Each lamp uses 3 bytes of DMX data (R-G-B), and all lamps receive the same DMX data from the PLP-REM.
| Address dial position | 0 | 1 | 2 | … | ||||||
| R | G | B | R | G | B | R | G | B | … | |
| DMX address | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | … |
The DMX start address can be overruled by using the RS-485 command: “set DMX start address”.
Remark:
When in DMX512 operation, the handheld transmitter can still select one of three dim-ming levels and can still switch the lamps. This can not be overridden by DMX512 data.
Multiple PLP-REM installations
- Connect the DMX panel to the “DMX IN” port of the first PLP-REM
- Connect the PLP-REMs with each other (open loop):
DMX OUT –> DMX IN (polarized terminals + -) - Set the DMX address for each PLP-REM via the address dial.
- Option 1: All PLP-REMs can be set to the same address:
This implies that all lamps will receive the same DMX data, And will all operate identically - Option 2: PLP-REMs can be set to different addresses:
Each PLP-REM will have it’s own group of connected lamps that will operate identically. However, since each PLP-REM has it’s own unique address, the different lamp groups can be controlled separately.
- Option 1: All PLP-REMs can be set to the same address:
RS-485 communication
Single PLP-REM unit
- Make sure DIP switch 1 is switched OFF.
- Connect the RS-485 source to the “485” port on the PLP-REM
- Communication settings: 9600, 8, 1, n
- Command list:
Multiple PLP-REM installations
- Connect the PLP-REMs with each other via the CAN bus (see page 7)
- Make sure DIP switch 1 is switched OFF
- Connect the first PLP-REM with the RS-485 source like described above. This PLP-REM will be the Master.
- Communication settings & command list: see above
RS-485 Command set
| Command | Command | Remark | Example | available in ON/OFF mode | available in PLC mode |
| Lamps OFF | PL0 | All lamps OFF | X | X | |
| Lamps ON | PL1 | All lamps ON | X | X | |
| Program UP | PsU | Jump to next program | X | X | |
| Program Down | PsD | Return to previous program | X | ||
| Set Program | PSxx | xx is the decimal representation of the program number (01 – 14) | PS06 = jump to program 6 | X | |
| Auto sync procedure | PsS | executes the auto sync procedure (see page 10) | X | X | |
| White 1 | PW1 | Jump to White 1 (program 12) | X | ||
| White 2 | PW2 | Jump to White 2 (program 13) | X | ||
| White 3 | PW3 | Jump to White 3 (program 14) | X | ||
| Set RGB | PCrrrgggbbb | rrr, ggg and bbb are the decimal representation of the RGB value (with leading zero’s) | 1) PC255128064 = Full output level on Red color, half out- put level on Green color, 1/4 output level on Blue color 2) PC255255255 = All colors at full output level 3) PC000000000 = All colors OFF | X | |
| Set Dim value | PDxxx | set the OUTPUT value of the lamp in % (000 – 100) | PD075 = 75% output level (on all LED’s) | X | |
| set DMX startAdress | PAxxxyz | y = ‘e’ or ‘E’ | PA035E = set DMX start address to 35 [35(R), 36(G), 37(B)] | X | |
| Set color in percentage | Pprgbe | variable size, rgb = ASCII 0-255, e = end character | Pp25050100e = Red 25%, Green 50%, Blue 100% | X | |
| Set color in hex | Pcrgbe | variable size, rgb = HEX 0-F-F, e = end character | Pc6408OFFe = Red 25%, Green 50%, Blue 100% | X | |
| Relay A control | PRAx | x = 1 (ON), 0 (OFF), P (Pulse) !this overrules dipswitch | PRA1 = Relay A ON PRA0 = Relay A OFF | X | X |
| Relay B control | PRBx | x = 1 (ON), 0 (OFF), P (Pulse) !this overrules dipswitch | PRB1 = Relay B ON PRB0 = Relay B OFF | X | X |
| ON/OFF relay control | PRMx | x = 1 (ON), 0 (OFF) | PRM1 = Relay ON/OFF control ON | X | X |
| Color temperature | PTxyz | x = ten thousand ; y = thousand ; z = hundred | PT035 = Set white color temperature to 3500K (in steps of 500K) | X |
RESET procedure
RESET procedure for the control board
- Make sure the PLP-REM is powered ON
- Press and hold the RESET button on the logic board
- The blue LED will light up
- Release the RESET button when the blue LED turns off
The control board has been RESET. And all transmitters have been unpaired.
Transmitter battery
Replacing transmitter battery:
- Remove the Philips head screw and open the transmitter
- Replace the battery, respecting the polarity
- Battery type: A23 12V
- Battery type: A23 12V
Troubleshooting
- PROBLEM
- The PLP-REM doesn’t react to transmitter commands.
- The pool lights don’t work or don’t change colors correctly.
- The handheld transmitter does not function anymore after the firmware update of the PLP-REM for Link-Touch compatibility.
- SOLUTION
- Perform a RESET procedure
- Check the battery of the handheld transmitter (see p.16)
- The transmitter is not paired-correctly with the PLP-REM. Repeat the pairing process
- Reduce the distance between the handheld transmitter and PLP-REM and/or remove obstacles
- Check the General status light on the logic board. If it’s red, then the secondary voltage is too high (>14VAC) or there is a short circuit
- Check the LED on the small DURA-LINK circuit board (top right corner). This LED needs to blink each time a transmitter button is pressed. If the LED works, there might be a problem with the logic board.
- Perform a RESET procedure
- Check if all connections are made according to the electrical scheme.
- Switch the PLP-REM to ON/OFF mode (DIP switch nr 1) and check if the lamps work
- Buy a new TX868 transmitter that has updated firmware.
Pool light wiring instructions
WARNING
Cable installation guidelines
Please refer to the manual of your DURAVISION® pool light
Manual downloads:
www.duratech.be/downloads.
Not following the instructions for cable cross-section and transformer VA ratings may result in the lamp malfunctioning and may result in having to rewire the installation. The manufacturer’s warranty does not apply in this situation.
Please refer to the manual of your DURAVISION pool light for detailed information about cable cross-section and maximum length.
Wiring remarks
- Third-party equipment such as frequency inverters and electric motors can generate excessive noise on the 230VAC / 400VAC power line. This noise might be injected into the adjacent 12VAC power line and disturb the power line communication towards the DURAVISION lights.
- Keep 230VAC / 400VAC power line cables at least 50cm separated over their full length from the 12VAC power line towards any RGB lights
- Do not mix 12VAC and 230VAC / 400VAC power line cables into the same cable trays.
- Floating cores in a multi-core cable are not allowed because it disturbs PLC communication.
- We recommend using 2 CORE cables for all Adagio Pro lights to avoid PLC communication issues.
- We recommend using 2 CORE cables for all Adagio Pro lights to avoid PLC communication issues.
Do not mix 12VAC and 230VAC / 400VAC power line cables into the same cable trays.
Declaration Of Conformity
Declarations of conformity covering this product are available for download from the House of Duratech website: www.duratech.be.
Contact details
Propulsion Systems bv Dooren 72
1785 Merchtem, Belgium
Tel +32 2 461 02 53
www.duratech.be
info@propulsionsystems.be.
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Documents / Resources
 | DURATECH PLP-REM Controller [pdf] Instruction Manual PLP-REM Controller, PLP-REM, Controller |
