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Configuration

The wall switch can be configured using Cristal Controls "BACnet Browser" application software. This software allows reading and writing the wall switch setting over the BACnet network. The settings can also be saved and read from a file. Here are the different wall switch settings and their uses. This application software is free and is available from the Cristal Controls website.

The wall switch can also be used without this software if only basic functionality is needed.

Configuration buttons​

ButtonDetails
Load from fileLoads a binary configuration file from the computer into the BACnet Browser.
Save to fileSaves the configuration from the BACnet Browser to a binary file on the computer.
Read configReads the configuration from the wall switch to the computer.
Write configWrites the configuration from the computer to the wall switch.
Factory DefaultRestores the wall switch configuration to its factory defaults.

The configuration version is shown at the bottom of the window.

Status​

BACnet Browser Status window

This window provides access to the status of the wall switch.

ItemExplanation
ButtonsGraphic of the wall switch. A button turns orange when the corresponding physical button is pressed.
IdentifyAllows the LED to blink to identify the wall switch.
Dimmer 1States of the dimmer 1.
Dimmer 2States of the dimmer 2.
Dimmer 3States of the dimmer 3.
Dimmer 4States of the dimmer 4.
Dimmer X - FeedbackStates in percentage of the dimmer X.
Dimmer X - CommandCurrent command as a percentage of the dimmer X.
Dimmer X - Channel ValuePresent Value of the Channel object associated with the dimmer X.
Dimmer X - Channel NumberChannel number of the Channel object associated with the dimmer X.
Dimmer X - Channel GroupControl Groups of the Channel object associated with the dimmer X.
Dimmer X - OccupiedIndicates whether the dimmer is in occupied or unoccupied mode.
Dimmer X - Unoccupied DelayDelay in seconds before the Occupied Mode takes into account the changes to the input. Example, this value may adjust the time of a motion sensor. It must then be set to minimum as sensor delay is added to this delay.
InformationDisplays some general information about the wall switch.

Network Input State​

BACnet Browser Network Input State window

This window displays the current states of the network inputs as read by the wall switch. This information is useful when the wall switch reads the BACnet objects from other controllers by itself.

Button​

BACnet Browser Button configuration window

This window is to set the actions of the physical buttons.

Button​

Select the button being configured.

Configuration​

How to set the selected button.

ItemExplanation
CommandCommand for the button. See table below.
ValuePercentage or numeric value.
Press DelayDebounce of the input.
Press Step TimeTime between the resend of the long press command.

Command List for buttons​

CommandButton function
UndefinedNo command / inactive
Direct ValuePressed = "Value" %
Max Level / UpPressed = Max Level
Long Press = Up (repeated)
Last Level / UpPressed = Last Level
Long Press = Up (repeated)
Off / DownPressed = Off
Long Press = Down (repeated)
Recall Max LevelPressed = Recall Max Level
Recall Min LevelPressed = Recall Min Level
OffPressed = Off

Destination Local​

ItemExplanation
EnableIndicates if the button affects a dimmer.
DimmerIndicates the dimmer affected by the button.

Dimmer Write Destination​

BACnet Browser Dimmer Write Destination window

This window allows configuring the writes of the dimmers.

Dimmer​

Choice of dimmer to configure.

Increment​

The increment of the current value of the dimmer between each write.

Write Property​

Configures the destination object for Write Property.

ItemExplanation
EnableEnable Write Property for the selected dimmer.
Device IDThe Device ID of the destination device.
Object TypeObject type to write. Choose between the predefined object type or enter the object type number directly.
Object InstanceInstance number of the object.
Property IdentifierProperty identifier to write. Choose between the predefined property identifier or enter the property identifier number directly.
PriorityPriority used by the write.

Write Group​

Configures the Write Group destination.

ItemExplanation
EnableEnable Write Group for the selected dimmer.
TypeThe destination type.
Address NetworkThe network number.
Address MACThe destination MAC address.
Device IDThe destination device ID.
PriorityPriority used by the write.

Write CCLP Group Input​

Configures the CCLP Group Input destination to be sent to Cristal Controls CCLP lighting relay panels.

ItemExplanation
EnableEnable CCLP Group Input write for the selected dimmer.
CAN AddressThe CAN address of the destination CCLS.
Input NumberThe Group Input number to write.
CAN GatewayThe CAN gateway number used to reach the destination.

Dimmer Write Group Channel​

BACnet Browser Dimmer Write Group Channel window

Configures the Channel objects.

Dimmer Channel​

Choice of dimmer to configure.

Control Group​

Configures the control groups numbers.

ItemExplanation
1Control Group 1. Also used with Write Group.
2Control Group 2.
3Control Group 3.

Channel​

Configures the channel number.

COV Subscription​

BACnet Browser COV Subscription window

This window is used to define the readings of the network.

ItemExplanation
InputA choice between Network Occupancy 1, Network Occupancy 2, Network Occupancy 3 and Network Occupancy 4.
ModeA choice between Disable, Subscribe COV, Subscribe Unconfirmed COV, Polling / COV without a subscription. This is the BACnet service for network updates.
Device IdInstance number of the BACnet device source.
Object TypeA choice between Analog Input, Analog Output, Analog Value, Binary Input, Binary Output, Binary Value, Multi-state Input, Multi-state Output, Multi-state Value.
Object InstanceInstance number of the BACnet object.
Life TimeTime in seconds between COV subscriptions.
IntervalTime in seconds between polling.

COV Increment​

BACnet Browser COV Increment window

This window is to set the COV Increment of objects that can be subscribed by another BACnet device. These settings are the differences used to make new transmissions on status changes. These adjustments have an impact on network bandwidth. For example, if a dimmer is oscillating frequently by 1%, set its COV Increment to 5% to get only significant changes and avoid continuous transmissions.

Property​

BACnet Browser Property window

This window is to set the dimmer level limits and behavior.

ItemExplanation
Power On LevelDimmer level applied at power on. When disabled, the dimmer keeps its last level.
Minimum LevelThe minimum level the dimmer can reach.
Maximum LevelThe maximum level the dimmer can reach.
Fade TimeTime taken by the dimmer to fade from one level to another.

Occupancy​

BACnet Browser Occupancy window

This window is to set the actions of the occupied mode.

Dimmer Channel​

Choice of dimmer to configure.

Occupancy​

ItemExplanation
OccupiedSet the actions for the occupied mode.
UnoccupiedSet the actions for the unoccupied mode.

Digital Input​

BACnet Browser Digital Input window

This window is to set the digital input parameters.

ItemExplanation
DebounceDebounce time in milliseconds applied to the buttons.

Settings​

BACnet Browser Settings window

This window is for the wall switch settings.

Dimmer​

Choice of dimmer to configure.

Flick Warning​

ItemExplanation
Warning ValueDimmer percentage at which the warning is shown before reaching the unoccupied mode (the dimmer value before OFF).
Warning TimeOutput remaining warning time before it reaches unoccupied mode.

Timeout​

ItemExplanation
Allow TimeoutAllows buttons to suspend the unoccupied mode.
Timeout TimeOverride period in seconds for the unoccupied mode.

BACnet Output Priority​

BACnet priority internally used by the wall switch.

Digital Input Enable​

BACnet Browser Digital Input Enable window

This window enables or disables each physical button input.

ItemExplanation
Input #1Enable or disable the input of button 1.
Input #2Enable or disable the input of button 2.
Input #3Enable or disable the input of button 3.
Input #4Enable or disable the input of button 4.

Statistics​

BACnet Browser Statistics window

This window displays the BACnet MS/TP communication diagnostic counters. Use the Read button to refresh the values and the Reset button to clear them.

BACnet MSTP​

ItemExplanation
Buffer OverrunNumber of times the receive buffer overflowed.
Bytes before PreambleNumber of bytes received before a valid preamble.
TimeOut State MachineNumber of timeouts in the MS/TP state machine.
Incomplete PacketNumber of incomplete packets received.
Token LostNumber of times the token was lost.
UnexpectedNumber of unexpected frames received.
Find New Successor for TokenNumber of times a new successor was searched for the token.
Create a New TokenNumber of times a new token was created.
RS-485 ErrorNumber of RS-485 communication errors.

Firmware Upgrade​

BACnet Browser Firmware upgrade window

The wall switch firmware can be updated over the BACnet network using the BACnet Browser. In the device list, select the wall switch, then open the Device > Firmware Upgrade menu. You can also right-click the wall switch in the device list and choose Firmware Upgrade from the context menu.

warning

Contact Cristal Controls before upgrading, as some firmware versions may not be compatible and could result in the BACnet MS/TP and other configuration being lost.

StepAction
1Select the wall switch in the device list and open Device > Firmware Upgrade (or right-click the wall switch and choose Firmware Upgrade).
2Click Load ... and select the firmware binary file provided by Cristal Controls.
3Click Send to start the transfer. The progress bar shows the upload progress.
4Wait for the Firmware upgrade completed message. The wall switch reboots automatically.

Do not power off the wall switch or close the window during the transfer. Once the upgrade is complete, read the configuration back to confirm the device is operating normally.