Product Data Sheet

8-channel relay unit 498

The Digidim 498 8-channel relay unit is fitted with high inrush specification

relays rated at 10A per channel, which handle short-lived high peak inrush

currents during switch on of loads. The 498 relay unit can be networked

through either DALI or SDIM communication, to be incorporated into a

Digidim or Imagine lighting control system.

The 498 relay unit is a DIN-rail mounted device containing eight

programmable relays, single pole and normally open. The relay unit

benefits from an intuitive LED display and push buttons for practical

monitoring and control purposes.

Key Features
• High inrush specification relays

• Wired override input to allow for external triggers

• The relay unit can operate as 8 individual channels (8x1), 4 sets of 2

channels (4x2) or 2 sets of 4 channels (2x4)

• LED display and push buttons for channel status, configuration (set

S-DIM addresses) and control

Installation Notes
• For installation in a restricted access location only
• Do NOT connect DALI and S-DIM at the same time

• All DALI and mains cabling must be 230 VAC mains rated

• Isolate the mains supply before installation

• The external mains supply to the unit must be protected.

It is recommended that a 4 A MCB is used

• Please refer to the 498 Relay Unit Installation Guide for detailed guidance

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Product Data Sheet
8-channel relay unit 498

Connections Dimensions
Mains / relay cable: 2.5 mm² stranded (4 mm² solid
DALI: Up to 2.5 mm² stranded
SDIM: Low loss RS485 Type

45mm

90mm
Relay channels 2 channels per 4-way connector,
2.5 mm² stranded

Power 158mm
58mm
Mains Supply: 85-264 VAC, 45-65 Hz
Protection: 4 A MCB
Connections
Inputs
Communication: DALI and S-DIM
Override input: Wired override
Buttons: 2 push buttons for configuration settings

Relay contacts
Channels: 8
Relay contacts: High inrush,
single pole normally open (SPNO)
Max. load per contact: 10 A resistive, 10 A incandescent,
10 A HID (cos y = 0.6)
For ballasts, see manufacturers data
Environment
Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives

Operating Conditions
Ambient Temperature: 0…40°C
Relative Humidity: 90% max, non-condensing *)
Storage Temperature: -10°C…+70°C
*) Neighbouring relay terminals (1&2, 3&4, 5&6 and
7&8) must be connected to same phase
Mechanical Data
Housing: DIN rail case 158 mm wide (9U)
Weight: 400 g S-DIM Wiring
Conformity & Standards
DALI: According to DALI standard V0 (IEC60929),
with Helvar extensions
S-DIM: According to internal Helvar S-DIM protocol
definition
EMC
Emission: EN 55 015
Immunity: EN 61 547
Safety
Safety: EN 60 950
IP Rating: 30
Isolation: 4 kV

Data subject to change without notice Doc. No: D004391 Issue 1 www.h e lva r.com
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