Honeywell INNCOM L510 Lamp Controller

Overview

The L510 provides dimming control for floor or desk lamps, plugging directly into the lamp and wall socket. Dimming with the L510 conserves energy and offers elegant lighting and mood control when used with Honeywell's Integrated Room Automation System. It enables wireless remote control for table or floor lamps within lighting scenes or moods. A tabletop switch can be added for local control, making it easier to turn lights on/off without reaching under the lampshade. The L510 supports standard light bulbs, dimmable CFL and LED bulbs, and incandescent and halogen lamps. It can also manage non-lamp plug-in loads like dimmable plug-in LED strips.

Figure 1. L510 Overview: Depicts the L510 device, a compact black module with a power cord and a lamp connection cord.

This equipment has been tested and complies with FCC Rules Part 15 for Class B digital devices, designed to prevent harmful interference in residential installations. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used per instructions, it may cause interference to radio communications. While interference is not guaranteed to not occur in a specific installation, users experiencing interference are encouraged to try the following:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a circuit different from the receiver's.
• Consult a dealer or experienced radio/TV technician.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules under two conditions: 1. It must not cause harmful interference. 2. It must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

French Compliance Note: L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Compatibility / Function Compared to the Replacement Part- L208

*The L208 required a switch to be connected to bind it to the required Room ID and RF Channel. The L510 has a built-in Bind switch and does not require a separate switch.

Loads smaller than 15 watts, if dimmed by an L510 Triac, require lab testing. If the current gets too low in the L510T, the triac can prematurely turn off, even with an incandescent bulb. Using a low wattage LED bulb (<15W) might cause a large flash when the L510T first turns on. This flash disappears when a higher wattage bulb or load is used.

Dimensions

Diagram Description: The diagram shows two views of the L510 device. The 'SIDE view' indicates dimensions of 70.8mm height and 52.0mm width. It also shows the location of the Status LED, Bind/Service Button, H3/H4 connectors, Lamp/Load Connection, and A/C Line Power Connection. The 'TOP view' indicates dimensions of 128.4mm length and 140.3mm width. It also shows the STM32 ST-Link V2 Programmer Header.

LED Status Indications

• Off: L510 is not powered.
• On for 1/2 second, Off for 1/2 second, repeating: L510 is powered but has not received a "Central Status Broadcast" and does not believe the room is Online/connected with the Inncom server.
• On for 1 second, Off for 1 second, repeating: L510 is powered, has seen a "Central Status Broadcast", and believes the room is Online/connected with the Inncom server.
• Eight blinks (1/2 second apart), followed by a very rapid blink for 4 seconds, then On for 1 second, Off for 1 second, repeating: The Bind/Service button was pressed, initiating a Bind Request. The eight blinks indicate a Bind Offer was received. The device then RESETS and, on startup, rapidly blinks the LED for 4 seconds.
• On for 1 second, followed by very rapid blink for 4 seconds, then On for 1 second, Off for 1 second, repeating:
  • The L510 just had power applied or was RESET.
  • The Bind/Service button was pressed, and the L510 sent a Reverse Bind command but never received a Bind Offer.

L510 H3 and H4 Modular Plug Connections

H3 RJ12 6-pin socket: Pins 2, 3, and 5 provide an S5-Bus connection from the L510. It accepts a 6P6C RJ12 modular plug. Pins 1, 4, and 6 are not used. Available cable assemblies include 250mm (62-1345) and 3000mm (62-1345.10).

Diagram Description (Figure 2 & 3): Shows the L510 H3 RJ12 socket with pinouts for S5 Bus Communication (Pin 2), Common (Pin 3), and 12VDC (Pin 5). It also illustrates an RJ12 plug (Molex 90075-031 or similar) with corresponding wire colors (Brown for Common, Red for 12V DC, Orange for S5 Bus Data) connecting to an Inncom S5-Bus 3-pin cable.

H4 RJ9 4-pin socket: Pins 2 and 3 provide an input for an external dry contact switch. It accepts a 4P4C RJ9 modular plug. Pins 1 and 4 are not used. This is typically used to monitor an entry door or balcony door switch and can be configured via Inncom's INNTool/EngINN software.

Diagram Description (Figure 4 & 5): Shows the L510 H4 RJ9 socket with pinouts for Common (Pin 2) and Low Voltage Dry Contact Input (Pin 3). It also illustrates an RJ12 plug (Molex 90075-0027 or similar) connecting to a dry contact input and common wire.

Binding and Configuring the L510 F or L510 T

The L510 requires a unique device address and functionality configuration, including binding to a specific Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel. This process is performed using a laptop with the EngINN program and a PC503 USB commissioning device. Alternatively, configuration can be done using an E7, E528/E527.4G, or e7w/E529 battery-powered thermostat.

Binding and configuring the L510 from EngInn

Prerequisite: Create an INNTool project with all required settings for the L510.F or L510.T and load it into EngINN. Refer to specific commissioning documentation for detailed INNTool/EngINN usage.

1. Navigate to the Deployment Data section in EngINN, select the desired room and L510. The Device Summary page will display the L510's defined settings. Click the "Bind" button to open the Bind Device screen.
2. On the Bind Device screen, click "Start" to have EngINN listen for a Bind Request from the L510.
3. The L510 uses a "Reverse Bind." Press its Bind/Service button to initiate a Bind Request.
• If EngINN (via PC503) receives the Bind request, it sends a Bind Offer to the L510. Upon receiving the offer, the L510 stores the settings, RESETS, and sends a sound buzzer message upon startup to confirm binding.
4. After the L510 is bound and assigned its Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel, push its configuration from EngINN.
• Click "Back to Summary" to return to the Device Summary screen.
• Click "Write Configurations" to open the EngINN Task Manager, which shows EngINN verifying and writing configurations to the L510.
• EngINN will indicate when the upload is completed.
5. Test the L510 functionality.

Binding and configuring the L510 from an e7 or e7w Battery Powered Thermostat

If not using EngINN, bind and configure the L510 using an e7 or e7w battery-powered thermostat. Refer to commissioning documentation for L510 Address and I/O Map details.

1. Enter Service Parameter mode on the e7/e7w: Press and hold °F|°C, MODE, and FAN simultaneously, then release all three buttons. The thermostat will display "rid".
2. Set the required Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel into the e7/e7w. These values transfer to the L510 during binding.
• Set the Room ID: Press MODE when "rid" is displayed. The Room ID scrolls across the screen. Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to change digits (highest digit: 0-6; middle two digits: 0-99; last two digits: 0-99). Press FAN to advance between fields (e7/e7w) or DISPLAY (E529). Press MODE to accept the value. The E528/E527 beeps to confirm; the E529 does not.
• Set the PAN ID: Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select PAN. Press MODE. Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the PAN ID value (0-255). Press FAN to store.
3. With Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel set, bind the L510. Two options exist:
• Teach Address Bind: Set a defined Address for the L510. In SERVICE MODE, select "Adr" using UP/DOWN arrows. Press MODE to show the address value, then use UP/DOWN arrows to set the desired address. Press FAN to enter reverse bind mode. The L510 sends a Bind Request, and the thermostat sends a Bind Offer. If accepted, the L510 RESETS and uses the new address, sending 3 sound buzzer messages. Press °F|°C three times to exit service mode.
• Teach I/O Bind: Activate a stored I/O map configuration. In SERVICE MODE, select "Io" using UP/DOWN arrows. Press MODE to show the I/O map value, then use UP/DOWN arrows to set the desired value. Press FAN to enter reverse bind mode. The L510 sends a Bind Request, and the thermostat sends a Bind Offer. If accepted, the L510 RESETS and uses the new I/O map, sending 3 sound buzzer messages. Press °F|°C three times to exit service mode.
4. Test the L510 functionality.

Binding and configuring the L510 from an E528/E527.4G or E529 Battery Powered Thermostat

If not using EngINN, bind and configure the L510 using an E528/E527.4G or E529 battery-powered thermostat. Refer to commissioning documentation for L510 Address and I/O Map.

1. Enter Service Parameter mode on the E528/E527/E529: Press and hold °F|°C, OFF/AUTO, and DISPLAY simultaneously, then release all three buttons. The thermostat will display "rid".
2. If not already done, set the required Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel into the thermostat. These values will be transferred to the L510 during binding.
• Set the Room ID: With "rid" displayed, press DISPLAY. The Room ID scrolls across the screen. Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to change digits (highest digit: 0-6; middle two digits: 0-99; last two digits: 0-99). Press OFF/AUTO (E528/E527) or DISPLAY (E529) to advance between fields. Press DISPLAY (E529) or MODE (E528/E527) to accept. The E528/E527 beeps; the E529 does not.
• Set the PAN ID: Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select "PAn". Press DISPLAY. Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the PAN ID value (0-255). Press DISPLAY to store.
• Set the RF Channel: Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select "rF". Press DISPLAY. Use UP/DOWN arrow buttons to select the RF Channel value. Press DISPLAY to store. Press °F|°C to exit service mode.
3. With the required Room ID, PAN ID, and RF Channel entered, bind the L510. Two options exist:
• Teach Address Bind: Set a defined Address for the L510. In SERVICE MODE, use UP/DOWN arrows to select "Adr". Press DISPLAY to show the address value, then use UP/DOWN arrows to set the desired address. Initiate Reverse Bind: For E528/E527, press OFF/AUTO to enter reverse bind mode (display shows "bnd"). For E529, leave the display showing the Address. On the L510, press its Bind/Service button to send a Bind Request. The thermostat sends a Bind Offer. If accepted, the L510 RESETS and uses the new Address, sending 3 sound buzzer messages. Press °F|°C three times to exit service mode.
• Teach I/O Bind: Activate a stored I/O map configuration. In SERVICE MODE, use UP/DOWN arrows to select "Io". Press DISPLAY to show the I/O map value, then use UP/DOWN arrows to set the desired value. Initiate Reverse Bind: For E528/E527, press OFF/AUTO to enter reverse bind mode (display shows "bnd"). For E529, leave the display showing the I/O Map. On the L510, press its Bind/Service button to send a Bind Request. The thermostat sends a Bind Offer. If accepted, the L510 RESETS and uses the new I/O map, sending 3 sound buzzer messages. Press °F|°C three times to exit service mode.
4. Test the L510 functionality.

Troubleshooting

Binding and configuring issues

1. Cannot Bind L510 from EngINN; "Bind" button is disabled.
   Possible Reason: EngINN is configured to connect to WSCon instead of PC503. Check the "Server (WSCon)" setting in EngINN's Settings window and change the Communication Interface to PC503, then save.
2. Cannot Bind L510 from EngINN; Reverse Bind Start is clicked, L510 Bind button is pressed, but EngINN shows no Bind request, no Green check, and device is not Online.
   Possible Reasons:
   • The PC503 USB commissioning device is not connected properly or its driver is not installed correctly. Check EngINN's bottom right for "PC503-Channel XX – Connected" or "Disconnected". If disconnected, verify USB connections, try a different USB port, or unplug/replug the cable. PC503 is a Windows HID device and does not require a Com port assignment.
   • The L510 is not powered. Verify the 120VAC power cable is plugged into a live outlet. The Green Status LED should be ON if powered.
3. "Device Type value doesn't match with the configured device in EngINN" error when writing configuration.
   Possible Reason: The L510 has incorrect INNTool Shelf software loaded. EngINN expects a specific version for the device. It reads the "Device Type ID" and stops if it doesn't match. Verify the loaded software is the latest/current INNTool Shelf version for the L510. Contact Inncom Customer Service if needed.

Light Output Control Issues

1. L510 output never turns ON.
   Possible Reasons:
   • The L510 is not powered. Verify the 120VAC power cable is plugged into a live outlet. The Green Status LED should be ON.
   • The connected lamp has its own switch that is in the OFF position. Consider rewiring the lamp to bypass this switch.
   • The L510 is not configured correctly. Verify configuration via EngINN/PC503 and try pushing the configuration again.
   • Method of control:
     • Local switch on H4 4-pin socket: Verify switch continuity and correct connection to the H4 RJ9 header. Ensure the L510 is configured via EngINN for its low voltage input to control local light output.
     • Inncom switch (e.g., Modeva, Evora): Verify the configuration of the Evora/Modeva is correct and sending expected commands to the L510. Trace in-room commands sent when buttons are pressed.
2. L510 dims the lamp to full ON or OFF only, not dimming.
   Possible Reasons:
   • Verify the connected lamp/load is dimmable. Check the INNTool project configuration for the L510; it might be set for ON/Off only.
   • Verify EngINN settings: Select the L510, go to Configure > Advanced Configuration > Outputs. Check the "Enable Dimming" option. If unchecked, enable it, update the room type, and re-configure the L510.

   You can also send a dialog command to check dimming status. Registry 7:3:X:23 (DimSetup) controls dimming. Bit 7 (DE) must be set for dimming to be enabled. The command to read this is 0018C07030117. A reply of 80 (hex) for the first byte indicates Bit 7 is set. To set it, use command 0018D0703011480. After setting, re-read to verify.

3. Light fixture connected to L510 is flickering.
   Possible Reasons:
   • The L510 type (.F, .FET, .T, or Triac) may not match the lamp/bulb requirements. Check if the manufacturer recommends Forward or Reverse phase control. Use L510.F for "Reverse Phase FET based" dimmers and L510.T for "Forward Phase Triac based" dimmers.
   • General Bulb Types:
     • Incandescent: Both L510.F and L510.T work.
     • LED: L510.F generally performs better due to LED driver characteristics.
     • MLV (Magnetic Low Voltage): Use L510.T for forward phase dimming to prevent damage from "kickback" voltage.
     • ELV (Electronic Low Voltage): Use L510.F for reverse phase dimming due to electronic transformer characteristics.
   • Always follow lamp/bulb manufacturer recommendations.
   • If flickering occurs at low dim levels, try increasing the L510 Minimum Dim Level setting. This limits how low the Triac/FET output can go.

Using EngINN for Dimming Adjustments

1. In EngINN's Deployment Data, select the desired L510 (e.g., L510.F in Room 103, Address 2). Click Configure.
2. Expand Light Output Configuration. The current Minimum Dimming level (e.g., 5%) is displayed.
3. Increase the Minimum Dim Level (e.g., to 20%). Use the slider or enter the value. This makes "Commit To Room Type" and "Make New Room Type" options available.
• To apply to all L510s of the same Room Type, click "Commit To Room Type".
• To test on a single room or a few rooms, create a new Room Type and assign the L510s to it using "Make New Room Type".
4. After changing the room type or creating a new one, click "Back to Summary" and then "Write Configurations" to upload the changes to the L510. Test if flickering has stopped. If it persists, try a higher Min Dim Level.

Using EngINN with a PC503 for Dimming Adjustments

1. Select the desired L510 in the Deployment Data section (e.g., L510.F in Room 103, Address 2).
2. Open the EngINN Log Viewer (Trace Viewer) by clicking "Show Log Viewer". Ensure the "Enable Filter" checkbox is active with the Room ID filter set (e.g., 103).
3. On the trace screen, click "Start". Uncheck all addresses except the L510's address (e.g., Address 2) in the "From" filter, then click OK. This displays messages only from the selected L510 address.
4. In the "Room Commands" section, set the Address and P5 channel (e.g., Add 2, P5 Chan 1). Check "As Query" and enter the command "0018C07030114" (to read Registry 7:3:1 Offset 20, Min Dim Level).
5. Click "Send". The reply will appear in the trace. The first two values (e.g., "01") indicate the current Min Dim Level (0x01 = 1 decimal, approximately 0.4%).
6. To change the Min Dim Level to 20%, send the command "0018D0703011433" (Registry 7:3:1:20, value 0x33 for 20%). The command format is 0018DXXYYZZWWVV, where XXYYZZ is the registry, WW is the offset, and VV is the value.
7. Send the command 0018D0703011433. Then, send the command 0018C07030114 again to read the value and verify the change. The first byte of the reply should be 0x33 (20%). Test dimming to the lowest setting to see if flickering stops. If it continues, try a higher value.