Nano Dimmer Air - how do I configure it to be on/off like a normal switch?

[Rob]

Installed my first nano dimmer air module to landing and all seems to work fine except that I need it to just switch the light on and off rather than fade up or down. I have set it to come on at 100% but don't want the fade up or down.

I know I could have used the nano IO air as a switch but I want the dimmer functionality for later.

Am I setting it wrong? I've set it as a smart actuator.

Rob

[Kevp]

If you highlight the output of the dimmer then look on the left hand side under properties there will be a property called "type of dimming" set this to off.

Best regards

[Rob]

Thanks Kev

Unless i'm doing something wrong that hasn't worked. It just means the light is permanently off. The relay clicks when you press the switch but nothing turns on.

[Kevp]

Hi Rob,

Apologies, 

I think there are two ways you can do it.

1. Set the actuator type to standard on the nano dimmer.
Then when you highlight the analogue output there should be a fade rate setting. i believe there should be a setting called jump that should make it fade instantly.

Also make sure you set a type of dimming to something other than off. 
I don't think this will work properly with the new lighting controller but should work fine with a simple on/off switch

I believe the second way to do it is how Loxone intended the new lighting controller to work.

2. set the nano dimmer air to smart actuator and choose a type of dimming.

on the lighting controller block properties under parameters there should be two parameters SI and ST playing around with these I think will change how fast the light dims up and down.

Just play around with it.

[Rob]

Thanks Kev

I'll have a play around.

I can see most of the settings you mention but will have to wait until tomorrow to test it as everyone else is in bed now......!!!!

Rob

[Rob]

OK, seems like I am half way there.

After much fiddling about the light now switches off instantly but still fades up to 100% when turning it on. Unfortunately I didn't have time to be very logical about changing settings so not really sure how I got here but will give it another go over the next few days.

I might have to re-install the lighting controller and start again so i can document any changes i make.