C-Bus Technical Training

Electronic Control System, Hong

Kong
December, 2004

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

C-Bus System Introduction

An intelligent wiring system, which establishes the platform
for the total integration of electrical services in any building.
Each module is an intelligent unit, consisting a microprocessor, non
volatile memory and resident software.
Every device has a unique physical address
Each module is individually programmable over the C-Bus network.
Each module is individually identifiable over the network.
Control network using a two-wire cable
Each module is connected to the C-Bus network in parallel via an
unshielded twisted pair cable.
The cable supplies voltage to C-Bus modules and provides a medium
for data transfer between C-Bus modules.

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus System Configuration
L
N

220Vac

Loading

Relay

PCI

Dimmer

Power
Supply

Output Unit

System Unit

_
36Vdc +

Cat5 Cable

RS232 Cable

Input Unit

Key Input

Sensor

C-Bus System Introduction

Power Assignment
C-Bus Cat 5
Cable

C-Bus Power
Supply
AC 220V
AC
Power Line

Output
Unit

MCB Box

36Vdc

Input
Unit

Loading

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus System Protocol
The control system protocol is based on the International Standards Organization
(ISO) and communication algorithms is based on Synchronous Carrier Sense,
Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA / CD-CA) Standards (IEEE 802)
Carrier Sense for sensing any message given by other unit in the
network
Multiple Access more than one unit can be connected to the same Data Line
Collision Detection able to avoid the data transmitted from two or more units
at
the same time.

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus Addressing Convention
There are five types of C-BUS addressing. These are:
Unit addressing
Group addressing
Area addressing
Application addressing
Network addressing
UNIT
SMALLEST
BUILDING
BLOCK

GROUP

AREA

APPLICATION

NETWORK
LARGEST
BUILDING
BLOCK

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C-Bus Addressing Convention
NETWORK ADDRESS
(000 255)

APPLICATION ADDRESS

UNIT ADDRESS

(000 255)

(000 255)

GROUP & AREA ADDRESS

(000 255)

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus Addressing
The units with their own unique addresses are the base building block on
which all subsequent addresses are constructed. Networks with their own
unique addresses are final constructs encompassing the whole structure.
Addressing for C-Bus is generally allowed in two formats. These are: Numeric (0 9)
Alphanumeric (A F)

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus Addressing

Group address

Area address

Unit address

Application address

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus Addressing
Unit Address
An unique number that identified each unit on a C-Bus network. The number range is
between 0 to 255 (decimal) or 00 to FF (hex).
Group Address
Link C-Bus inputs to C-Bus outputs that it controls. 255 unique group addresses (0 to FF) and
20 characters description are allowed.
Area Address
This is a group address entered into a special Area Address field on the C-Bus Output unit and
it can give master control of all channels on those relays or dimmers. 255 unique area
addresses are allowed.

C-Bus System Introduction

C-Bus Addressing
Application Address
It allows a network to be divided into different applications so any
units in one application can be controlled without affecting units
within another application. 255 unique application addresses and 20
characters description are allowed.
Network Address
Identifies each network. 255 networks are allowed in any one C-Bus
installation.

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

C-Bus System Project Planning

A typical C-Bus project will be divided into the following
stages:
Quotation
Project
Planning
Installation
Commissioning

C-Bus System Project Planning

Quotation Stage

Project Input

Study Specification

Map System
Requirement
Determine Hardware
Requirements
Estimate
Total Equipment
& Engineering Cost
Quotation
Submission

C-Bus System Project Planning

Project Stage Planning
New Installation

Specification
Site Plan
Map System
Requirements
Determine Hardware
Requirements
Create Project
(Project Manager)

C-Bus System Project Planning

Project Stage Planning
The lighting schedule table for C-Bus system planning use. This
tool can help us to work out the required hardware

C-Bus System Project Planning

Project Stage Installation & Commissioning
Create Project
(Project Manager)
Define Network Topology
(Topology Manager)

Installation
Unit Programming &
Electrical Installation

Commissioning

Commission Installation

Design Changes/
Expansion/Upgrad
e

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Operating Parameter:
Maximum total length of Cat 5 UTP cable on any one C-Bus
network 1 km.
Maximum total number of standard C-Bus units on any one
network 100.
Each standard C-Bus unit requires 18 mA @ 36VDC to operate
correctly. Some C-Bus units, eg. 5500PC (PC Interface)
requires 32 mA. Some C-Bus units, eg. L5508D1A (8 Channel
Dimmer) are self powering and do not take current from the
36VDC Bus. Check product specification for details.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

More than one C-Bus power supply can be connected to a C-Bus
network to provide sufficient power to the C-Bus units, the C-Bus
power supplies will share the load evenly. Maximum total power
supplies allowed: 2,000 mA (2A).
eg: 5500PS (350mA each)
L5508D1A (200mA each)
L5512RVF (200mA each)
L5104D5A (60mA each)

Maximum
Maximum
Maximum
Maximum

No.
No.
No.
No.

5
10
10
30

(1,750mA)
(2,000mA)
(2,000mA)
(1,800mA)

Any combination of power supply units is allowed as long as the

total power available is 2,000mA or less.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Where more than 1 km cable length, over 100 standard C-Bus
units, and/or 2,000mA power supplies are required, two or more
networks can be created and linked with Network Bridges.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Each C-Bus network requires one network burden only. This
network burden can be found on the following units:
5500PC
PC Interface (software selectable)
5222CB/2
HomeMinder C-Bus Interface (hardware
selectable)
L5508D1A 8 Channel DIN Dimmer (software selectable)
L5512RVF
12 Channel DIN Relay (software selectable)
L5104D5
4 Channel PRO Dimmer (software selectable)
Or can be made up using a 1K Ohm 0.5W resistor and a 10F
100V electrolytic capacitor in series connected across the CBus 36V rails.
+ +

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Each C-Bus network requires at least one (and a recommended
maximum of 3) system clock generating units, for example:

5500PC
enabled)
L5508D1A
software
L5512RVF
software
L5104D5
software

PC Interface (clock pulse generation always

8 Channel DIN Dimmer (clock pulse generator
selectable)
12 Channel DIN Relay (clock pulse generator
selectable)
4 Channel PRO Dimmer (clock pulse generator
selectable)

Maximum number of networks: 255

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Maximum number of networks connected in series to the local
network: 7 (ie. using 6 Network Bridges). More networks can
be achieved by the combination of star and series wiring
altogether.
Networks Wired in Series

PC Interface
Local
Network

Network
01

Network Bridge

Network
02

Network
03

Network
04

C-Bus System Design Criteria

C-Bus power supply units (including DIN and PRO units) may
be connected to different phases.
Individual Relay channels may be connected to different
phases. On all Din Rail Dimmers, the 240V supply to the units
power supply and the 240V supply to the output channels
must be on the same phase.
The isolation between the 240Vac mains circuitry and the
36VDC C-Bus circuitry is greater than 3.5kV. This is achieved
using double wound transformers and opto isolators. This
means the C-Bus wiring, connections and circuitry can be
considered Safety Extra Low Voltage.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

The C-Bus Network Connection is fulfilled by the following
wiring configuration :
RJ Pin

C-Bus Connection

Colour

Remote ON

Green/White

Remote ON

Green

C-Bus Neg (-)

Orange/White

C-Bus Pos (+)

Blue

C-Bus Neg (-)

Blue/White

C-Bus Pos (+)

Orange

Remote OFF

Brown/White

Remote OFF

Brown

RJ45 Connector from output unit

C-Bus System Design Criteria

C-Bus Wiring:
The C-Bus system should be wired using Category 5 (Cat 5)
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).
The most common form that this wire comes in is four twisted
pairs. The four twisted pairs are colour coded.

Orange + Blue:

C-Bus +

Orange/White + Blue/White: C-Bus -

Blue
Blue/White
Orange/White
Orange
Brown/White
Brown
Green/White
Green

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Which wire to use
To maintain noise immunity it is required that the twist that exists
between pairs is maintained when they are connected to the +ve
and ve C-Bus terminals.

C-Bus
Terminal

C-Bus
Terminal

Correct wiring with the twist

being maintained between the
two positive conductors and
their respective negative
conductors.

Incorrect wiring. This will

cause the C-Bus network to be
more susceptible to electrical
interference.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Connecting the Cat 5 cable to the Screw Terminal
Cat 5 cable is most commonly single strand 0.2 sq mm copper in
each conductor.
Care must be taken when twisting the conductors together that
the wire does not break.
Care must also be taken to ensure all wires are secure.

YES

Conductors Twisted Together

Maximum 2 conductors.

Note: Over twisting may cause wire to break.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Connecting the Cat 5 cable to the Screw Terminal
By using a small boot lace or ferrule crimp up to 4 CAT 5
conductors can be securely held.
Depending on the size of crimp used more than one crimp may be
held in a terminal.

Conductors Crimped Together

YES
Maximum 4 conductors.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

C-Bus Cabling Overview

STAR

DAISY CHAIN

TREE

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Diagnostic Tools/Functions
Local Toggle Buttons
The DIN and PRO series C-Bus outputs are equipped with Local Toggle control for
each output channel. These control buttons will operate as long as mains is
connected to the DIN unit. They do not require the C-bus connection to be wired
in. Pressing the local toggle control button will alternately turn the load wired to
the respective channel On and Off. This function allows you to check that the
mains wiring is correct and that the loads switched by each channel are correct.

Quick Toggle Control

When your PC is connected to the C-Bus network there is the facility to turn a
Group Address or Area Address on and off using mouse button commands. This
allows you to check that the correct Group or Area Address has been assigned to
a load.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

C-Bus Calculator
All the C-Bus units that are to be used on a project can be programmed in
and the C-Bus calculator checks that the requirements for maximum
number of units, adequate number of power supplies, clock generating
units, etc have been allowed for.

C-Bus Network Analyser 5000NA

This product is temporarily connected to a C-Bus network. The network
analyser will indicate the status of the C-Bus power supply, network burden,
system clock and acceptable cable length.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

C-Bus MMI Status Report
The MMI (Multipoint to Multipoint Instruction) can be used to question a CBus Network. It is accessed by opening the C-Bus software, and clicking on
the Network Status Report Button in the tool bar. The MMI provides a
display which is a quick means of checking the units on a C-Bus Network, as
well as displaying the state of group addresses. The status can be
requested manually by pressing the Status button, or automatically by
clicking on the Auto button.

C-Bus Diagnostic Utility

The C-Bus Diagnostics Software allows the user to set the mode of a C-Bus
Serial Interface and send command strings to C-Bus and to observe the
data traffic. Actually, it can be applied for C-Bus Monitoring & Controlling
Event Log.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

Fact to Know
All C-Bus units leave the factory with a default Unit Address
(identity) of 255. Before it is connected to a C-Bus system a
new unique Unit Address must be assigned.

C-Bus System Design Criteria

PC
Interface

Power
Supply

To programme the Unit Address of C-Bus products prior to

delivery to site set up your computer, a 5100PC interface and
a 5100PS power supply. (Ensure the 5100PC has a Unit
Address of 000 before connecting the new C-Bus unit.)

PC
Interface

Power
Supply

Connect C-Bus unit to be programmed, assign Unit Address

and any other information that you wish to enter at this point.

PC
Interface

Disconnect the unit.

Power
Supply

Mark the Unit Address and fix on unit.

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Control Panel Box
All C-Bus Output components should be placed into a metal enclosure in order
to provide a better protection, safety operation and easier maintenance.
Design examples are given here for better understanding all requirements.
C-Bus Lighting Equipment Wiring Diagram
C-Bus Lighting Floor Plan Diagram
C-Bus Lighting Control Plan Layout
MCB Box Assignment (optional).
In addition, it is strongly suggested to install the MCB units into the Panel Box
in order to make the maintenance work safely and simply.
Please also refer to the product installation manual about the suggested
assembly work.

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Design Example 1

Fluorescent & dimmable ballast

4 Port Switch
10/100
Analogue
Output
5104AM

12 Ch Relay
L5512RVFP

Analogue
Output
5104AM

Analogue
Output
5104AM

PS
5500PS

Halogen w/ Magnetic
Transformer

Electrical
Curtain 1

Fluorescent &
non-dim ballast
4 Ch.
Pro Dimmer

L5104D5

CNI
5500CN

12 Ch Relay
L5512RVFP

13A Wall Socket

Fan Coil Unit

4 Ch Relay
L5504RVF20P

4 Ch Relay
L5504RVF20P

Motorized Electrical Electrical Projector

Speakers Curtain 2 Screen
Lift

AC Relay units for Interlock Control

12 Ch Relay
L5512RVFP

4 Ch Relay
L5504RVFP

Clipsal

C-Touch

4 Gang Neo 4 Gang Neo 2 Gang Neo 2 Gang Neo

Scene Master

PIR Sensor

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Single Control Panel Box
Installation

Control Panel Box & System Cable

System Cable Installation Requirements
If the C-Bus cable and 220Vac cable are run in
parallel, at least 150mm segregation between
the cables of both type should be provided
from the Control Panel Box.

150mm

220Vac

When C-Bus must cross 220Vac cable, ensure

crossover occurs at Right Angles with
adequate segregation (i.e. at least 45mm).

C-Bus Cable

45mm

Control Panel Box & System Cable

C-Bus Lighting Equipment Wiring Diagram
+

C-Bus +

C-Bus +

AO 3

C1 C2 C3 C4

C1 C2 C3 C4

C-Bus +

AO 2

AO 1

LEN

LEN

LE N

LE N
1-

21+

3- 42+ 3+ 4+

C1 C2 C3 C4
LEN

LE N

5-

65+

7- 86+ 7+ 8+

9- 10- 11- 129+ 10+ 11+ 12+

Control Panel Box & System Cable

C-Bus Lighting Equipment Wiring Diagram
L E N 1A 1 2A 2 3A 3 4A 4 5A 5 6A 6

L E N 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B

12 Channel Relay
C-Bus +

7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

7A 7 8A 8 9A 9 10A 10 11A

11 12A 12

Control Panel Box & System Cable

C-Bus Lighting Floor Plan Diagram

Legend:
Lamp Load

9 10

2/F Zone 1A

220Vac Power line & 1-10Vdc Low Volt Cable

Fluorescent Light Fitting

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Control Panel Box Dimensions

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Design Example 2

Zone 01

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVF

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Zone 02

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVFP

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Zone 03

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVF

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Zone 04

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVFP

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Zone 05

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVF

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Zone 06

12 Ch Relay
L5508RVFP

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Analogue
Output
5504AM

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Multiple Control Panel Box Installation

Terminal
Block

Zone A Panel Box

Zone B Panel Box

Zone C Panel Box

Zone D Panel Box

8 Ch. Relay

8 Ch. Relay

8 Ch. Relay

8 Ch. Relay

A.O. A.O.

A.O. A.O.

A.O. A.O.

A.O. A.O.

Low-Volt Conduit

Cat. 5
Low-Volt Conduit

1 - 10Vdc
High-Volt Conduit

220Vac

Key Input

Key Input

Key Input

Key Input

PIR Sensor

PIR Sensor

PIR Sensor

PIR Sensor

Control Panel Box & System Cable

36Vdc Power Supply Units
8 Ch. Relay /w
Power Sup ply I

Zone A Panel

8 Ch. Relay w/
Power Supply III

8 Ch. Relay w/
Power Supply II

Zone B Panel

Zone C Panel

Zone D Panel

Zone E Panel

Zone F Panel

Cat. 5 Cable

220Vac

Remark: the Power Supply units should be evenly distributed along the C-Bus network cable in
order to keep
the voltage drop between both ends of the cable connection as less as possible. Again, it
is strongly
suggested to install the MCB units into each individual panel box.

Control Panel Box & System Cable

36Vdc Power Supply Units
Refer to the given graph, it shows the C-Bus voltage variation
along the C-Bus network cable after those C-Bus Power Supply
units are evenly distributed from Zone A to the last Zone.
Zone C

Zone A

Zone E

DC Voltage
Vop

Zone B

Zone C

Cable Length / m
0

L1

L2

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Panel Board Design
Sample
4 Ch.
A.O.

4 Channel
Dimmer

220Vac Cable

36 Vdc Cable

4 Channel
Relay

Panel Board

Trucking
45mm

Terminal
Block

Cat. 5
Cable

MCB
Unit
Lighting
wires

AC Power

Control Panel Box & System Cable

AC Power Assignment Plan for External MCB Panel Box
MCB Unit No.

Output Module

Supply or O/P
Channel

Unit
Address

L5504RVF20
20A x 4 220Vac
4 Channel Relay

Channel 1

01

Channel 2

Channel 3

Channel 4

L5104D5
5A x 4 220Vac
Pro Dimmer

Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4

02

Remarks

Control Panel Box & System Cable

Length Limitations of Ethernet Networks
10Base-T Ethernet networks have important length limits.
Exceeding these lengths will result in packet loss and network
failures, resulting in an unreliable system.
Here are some simple rules you can apply to keep your network
operating correctly :
10Base-T cables must be less than 100 meters long (when
measured from device to Hub, or Hub to Hub);
There must be no more than 3 Hubs between the far ends of
the networks;
10Base-FL Fiber-Optic segments must be less than 1000m
long.

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

C-Bus System Programming

Installing C-Bus Installation Software
The C-Bus Software is available free for download off of the Clipsal
Integrated Systems website at: http://www.clipsal.com/cis/downloads.php3
The C-Bus Software will be downloaded to the PC in a *.ZIP format.
Once this is unzipped the user will find three files: Setup.exe
Setup.wo2
Setup.wo3

C-Bus System Programming

Running C-Bus Installation Software
As a part of the installation, there are a number of custom folders
created for the C-Bus Software. These folders can be found on the
C:\ drive with the path: C:\Clipsal\CBUSV2
In this folder the user will find many files, but more importantly the:
Cbusprj.exe (Project Manager)
Cbusv2.exe (C-Bus V2.6 Software)
To run the C-Bus Software of the Project Manager, click on the start
button in windows. Then Navigate to the Programs, Clipsal and CBus V2 folders.

C-Bus System Programming

Running C-Bus Installation Software
Inside the C-Bus V2 folder is shown below.

To create a new C-Bus project, click on the project manager.

To run the C-Bus Software simply click on C-Bus V2.

C-Bus System Programming

Scanning C-Bus Network
To scan a C-Bus Network using the C-Bus software, simply select the
network drop down menu and click on Local Network, as shown below. This
will perform a network scan. This can also be done by using a hotkey F2.

C-Bus System Programming

Scanning C-Bus Network
All new C-Bus units are programmed with unused group addresses and have
the unit address set to FF. You may need to use a function in the C-Bus
software to unravel the conflicting unit addresses. This is done by selecting
the network drop down menu and clicking on Automatically Fix Unit
Conflicts,.

C-Bus System Programming

Scanning C-Bus Network
Once the network has been scanned in the window shown below will appear
indicating all of the units on the network, and providing access to program
all of these units.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating A New C-Bus Project
Now, run the Project Manger under File menu as below

C-Bus System Programming

Creating A New C-Bus Project
Once the Project Manager has been opened, the screen below will appear.
To create a new C-Bus project, click on the
button in the project
manager toolbar.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating A New C-Bus Project
This will open the new project window. Give the project a name and
determine how many networks will be used. For this example use Single
Network Project.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating A New C-Bus Project
Click on the
button. You will now notice that the project now appears
in the project list in the main project manager screen as shown below.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating Group Address

A Group Address
can be created in
the project
manager. Simply
select the Local
Network branch of
the project you
wish to add the
group addresses
to. Following this
make sure the
groups tab is
selected as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating Group Address
To create a new Group Address simply click on+ the
button shown in the
figure below. Notice that the Application Description, Group Address and
Group
description fields
now have values.
These values can
be changes if
wanted, but for
the sake of this
exercise just leave
the addresses in
numeric form.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating Group Address
Continue to make enough group addresses for the project. In this case just
create 4 by +pressing the
symbol 4 times as shown below. To delete a
highlight
the group
that
Group Address
simply
you wish to delete and
click on the
button.

C-Bus System Programming

Creating Group Address
After the group address assignment is completed, the group description
column can now be filled with the designate tag name as shown below.

1F-Zone1-LC1
1F-Zone1-LC2
1F-Zone2-LC1
1F-Zone2-LC2

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Output Units
To program a C-Bus
output unit, simply
double click on the
output unit, in this
example that would be
the four channels
dimmer. This will open
up the graphical user
interface (GUI) as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Output Units
Click on one of the
channels that are set to
unused as shown below.
Notice that the group
addresses created in the
project manager now
appear in the Group
Address list. Select a
group address to assign
to a particular channel.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Output Units
Continue to do this for
all of the channels.
Once all channels are
programmed, click on
the
button. This
will allow the user to
save to the database
and / or the network as
shown below. The save
will occur if there is
cross in the check box.
Click on OK again and
then click the Close
button.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Input Units
To program a C-Bus
input unit, simply double
click on the input unit, in
this example that would
be the four key input
unit. This will open up
the graphical user
interface (GUI) as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Input Units
Right mouse click on
one of the four key
buttons as shown
below. This will open a
list of features to
select. Click on Select
Another Group.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Input Units
This will open a list of
group addresses as
shown below. Select a
group address to assign
to a particular key, and
repeat this for all keys.
Once all channels are
programmed click on
the OK button.
Now when any of the
keys on the input unit
are pressed, the output
channel will toggle to
on.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Occupancy Sensors
To program a C-Bus
Occupancy sensor, simply
double click on the sensor
unit, in this example that
would be the normal PIR
sensor unit. This will open
up the graphical user
interface (GUI) as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Occupancy Sensors
Left mouse click the group
address box and select the
required one. Then set the
timer value such as the
hour, minute and second.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Occupancy Sensors
The next step is to assign a
button for Sensor Enable or
Disable as shown below.
This Enable or Disable
function will be associated
with a group address.
Lastly, click on the OK
button to save to the
database and / or the
network.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Light Level Sensors
To program a C-Bus Light
Level sensor, simply
double click on the
sensor unit. This will open
up the graphical user
interface (GUI) as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Light Level Sensors
Left mouse click the Enable box and select the group address if required.
Then choose another group address for either On/Off or Level (Dim
up/down) box based on the control requirement.
For On/Off control, set both Target value and Margin value. The Target value
represents the Light Level operation value in Lux while the Margin value
represents the maximum allowed variation of the light level.
For Level control, set the Target value only. The dimmer output will be
periodically regulated higher or lower based on the preset Target value.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Scene Controllers
To program a C-Bus Scene
Control unit, simply double
click on the input unit, in this
example that would be the
four key input unit. This will
open up the graphical user
interface (GUI) as shown
below.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Scene Controllers
Now press the+
button to create
a control group and assign the
Turn or Ramp function as shown
above. The Turn function
represents the On/Off control while
the Ramp function represents the
dimming control. Then, choose a
group address for this control
group.
For Ramp control, the dimming
level is ranged from 0 to 100%
with 16 preset ramp rate.
For Turn control, only On level and
Off level are allowed but no ramp
rate is provided.

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Programming C-Bus Network Bridge
Before this unit is programmed, run project manager and highlight the new
project. Then click
icon in the toolbar.

After the C-Bus Topology window is opened, add a new network to the Local
network as shown below. The Network 2 is created by using the
(add
network) icon and
(add bridge) icon in the Topology toolbar.

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Programming C-Bus Network Bridge
To program a C-Bus
System unit, simply
double click on the
Network Bridge unit in
the Local Network
Database window. This
will open up the graphical
user interface (GUI) as
shown below.
Tick the Send to
adjacent network and
then click OK button to
save the setting in the
Database and / or
Network.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Network Bridge
Now, go to the Network 2
Database window and
double click on the
Network Bridge unit. This
will open up the graphical
user interface (GUI) as
shown below.
Tick the Connect
Application box and then
click OK button to save
the setting in the
Database and / or
Network.

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Network Interface
Before the Network Interface unit is programming, connect this unit with the
PC computer as shown below:

C-Bus System Programming

Programming C-Bus Network Interface
Now, open the Dos Command Prompt under Windows and use the arp
command to set an IP address for the Network Interface. Refer to the
following figure, type in the arp -s command. Then assign a new IP
address (i.e. 192.168.1.10) and the units Mac address (available from the
sticker on the unit, i.e. 00-20-4A-72-61-8F). Remember to set the Network
Interface units IP address close to the PC computers IP address.

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Programming C-Bus Network Interface

Then open a Telnet connection on port 1. The connection will fail quickly,
but the Network Interface will temporarily change its IP address to the one
designated in step.
telnet 191.12.3.77 1

Finally, open a Telnet connection to port 9999 and set all required
parameters.
telnet 191.12.3.77 9999

This IP address is temporary and will revert to the default value when the
Network Interface power is reset, unless you log into the Network Interface
and store the changes permanently.

C-Bus System Programming

Setting Up A C-Bus Project
To set a project open the C-Bus software and the screen below will appear.

C-Bus System Programming

Setting Up A C-Bus Project
To set a project, select network on the drop down menu and then click on
Set Project as shown in the figure below.

C-Bus System Programming

Setting Up A C-Bus Project
Following that the screen below will appear. This will contain a list of all the
C-Bus projects created. Please note that the project created in the project
manager now appears in the project list. Select Test project and click on
the OK button.
Note: - To successfully set a project, the
PC must be connected to a live C-Bus
Network.

C-Bus System Programming

Setting Up A C-Bus Project
Once the project has been set, the screen below should appear indicating
that the project has been set successfully.

OK

C-Bus System Programming

Transfer Database Into Network
First of all, remember to connect the live C-Bus network to the PC and open
the required Database file in the C-Bus Installation software. Choose
Database -> Network under the Transfer menu as shown below.

Then those pre-programmed data will be started to download into all C-Bus
units through the PC interface.

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
C-Bus System Programming
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

T&C and Trouble Shooting

By Hardware Method
After all C-Bus Output Units are connected to both Power Supply and
Lamp Loads, the wiring connection test of all loadings can be carried
out by pressing each override button on the output unit panel as
shown in the figure 1. It can tell us the proper loading connection.
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C-Bus

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By Hardware Method
For example, the lamp load connected to output channel 1
should be on after the override button of channel 1 as shown in
below figure is pressed on.
Lamp Loads
Press Button 1 On
1

Figure 2

T&C and Trouble Shooting

By Software Method
A Quick Toggle function under the C-Bus Installation software
can also be applied in order to verify both the proper loading
connection and assigned group address as shown in the
following figure

T&C and Trouble Shooting

By Hardware Method
Here are the testing procedures :
Run the C-Bus Installation Software and scan the Local
Network
Choose Quick Toggle function from Show Template function
Choose the wanted Group Address box and double click it
The related output channel should be turned on
Now, double click it again
This channel should be turned off

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Basic Trouble Shooting
Normally, the C-Bus System may involve the following failure
problems :
36VDC or 220VAC supply is not stable or even failed
System Clock is missing
Network Burden is missing
Bad Connection in wiring work or cable is broken
Component is failed
The engineer should firstly verify the system design status such as
the Operating Voltage & Current, total Installed Units in a network,
the Cable length and then the System clock & Network burden. The
following tools are generally employed in our trouble-shooting work.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using the C-Bus Calculator
The C-Bus Calculator
can automatically
determine how much
current is being used,
how many power
supplies are needed
and if network burden
is needed. It also
monitors how many CBus units are on the
network.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using the C-Bus Installation Software
The MMI (Multipoint to Multipoint Instruction) can be used to
question a C-Bus Network by clicking on the Network Status
Report Button in the tool bar as below .

There are two basic Status Types that the MMI views.
They are :
Installation MMI
Application MMI

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Installation MMI
The Installation MMI
determines the presence
of a C-Bus unit at a
particular unit address,
where the Application
MMI determines the
status of a group address
on a particular
application. The status
can be requested
manually by pressing the
Status button, or
automatically by clicking
on the Auto button.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Installation MMI
If a MMI report returns an
error state it will display a
unit address or group
address highlighted red.
This red number indicates
the address of where the
error lies a shown below.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Installation MMI
Once the MMI detects an
error, it will try to
determine the exact
cause of it. By clicking on
the Error Status tab, the
nature of the error can be
view as shown below.

03 Two or more units share the address

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using a Multimeter
Apply the Voltmeter to check the AC mains
voltage and the C-Bus operating voltage.
Apply the Ohmmeter to check the Short
circuit and Open circuit on a C-Bus network.
The symptoms of a short on a C-Bus
Network would be:
All input LEDs and C-Bus indicators on
output units are off.
The C-Bus Voltage is 0V

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using a Multimeter
The most common short circuit conditions
are results of :
Incorrect C-Bus pairs used on
installation.
Loose terminations shorting to another
terminal on installation.
Moisture partially shorting two terminals.
Foreign objects shorting C-Bus terminals.
The two simplest ways of checking for a
short circuit on a C-Bus Network are to use a
Multimeter on the Resistance and Audible
Continuity Test settings.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using a Multimeter
An Open circuit condition is another
symptom of an incorrect installation. An
open circuit may cause units on a particular
side of the C-Bus Network not to operate. It
is usually found by using successive
approximation.
Start testing the network at the half way
point. Find the side that is not getting
receiving C-Bus commands and continue
this process until the open circuit had been
found.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using the LED Indicators on C-Bus Output Unit
In general, the common system faults can also be found out
through the displayed status of the indicators as shown below:
C-Bus Indicator :
C-Bus Status

Clock Present

No Clock Present

Voltage 20V DC

On

Off

Voltage < 20V DC

Flashing

Off

Voltage < 15V DC

Off

Off

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using the LED Indicators on C-Bus Output Unit
Unit Indicator :
Unit Status

Mains Power

Conditions

On

Present

Normal Operation

Flashing

Present

At least one channel in local

or remote override mode

Off

Fail

Mains power not available

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using C-Bus Diagnostic Utility
The C-Bus Diagnostics Software allows the user to set the mode
of a C-Bus Serial Interface and send command strings to C-Bus
and to observe the data traffic.
There is a list, which shows the transmitted data and received
data. The transmitted data is the data sent by the user to C-Bus
via the C-Bus Serial Interface. The received data is the data,
which comes back from the C-Bus Serial Interface.
Note: - The C-Bus Diagnostic Utility can only communicate
through a PC Interface only. It does not support the C-Bus
Network Interface (CNI).

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using C-Bus Diagnostic Utility
To set up the software for use : Click on the Option Menu
Select Program Options
Select the appropriate COM Port and click the OK button
Click on the C-Bus Menu
Select Connect to PC Interface
Once the software has successfully connected
to a PC Interface, a similar message to the one
shown below will appear.

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using C-Bus Diagnostic Utility

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using C-Bus Diagnostic Utility
The C-Bus Diagnostic Utility can be used to: Set the PC Interface into various modes
Perform Installation, Application and Level MMIs (Multipoint
to Multipoint Instruction)
Identify any C-Bus unit on the network
Get the PC Interface Data
Monitor C-Bus commands via the Traffic Analyser
Control C-Bus with the Command Generator

T&C and Trouble Shooting

Using C-Bus Diagnostic Utility
Another feature provided by this software tool is the real time
event log for system evaluation use as shown below :

Table of Contents
C-Bus System Introduction
C-Bus System Project Planning
C-Bus System Design Criteria
C-Bus System Programming
Control Panel Box & System Cables Installation
T&C and Trouble Shooting
Q&A

End of Presentation
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