321, 321B, 321P, 321PB MULTISENSOR

The Multisensor is a compact unit that combines a light sensor for constant light
control and a passive infrared (PIR) presence detector to provide energy-saving
functions in a DALI system.
The light sensor measures reflected light from the surface directly beneath it.
The unit uses this information to maintain a constant light level by adjusting the
lamp outputs.
The PIR sensor enables the Multisensor to switch the lights on when its coverage
area is occupied, and off when it is unoccupied.
The sensor’s settings are adjusted using Helvar’s Designer or Toolbox software.
Due to its excellent detection performance, the Multisensor is especially suitable
for applications where small or slow movements take place for extended periods
of time, such as offices or classrooms. Since its detection sensitivity is less
dependent on movement direction than that of most PIR sensors, fewer units are
required to reliably cover a target area.
The unit can be mounted into a ceiling void or onto a solid surface using Helvar’s 1. PIR sensor
SBB-C (white) or SBB-CB (black) mounting box (sold separately). 2. Status LED
3. Light sensor

Key Features Constant Light Coverage

• Excellent detection performance through high sensitivity and multidirectional
coverage.
• Programmable constant light control for energy efficiency.
• 10 mA DALI current consumption.
• Compact and functional design.
• Programmable in Designer and Toolbox.

Presence Detection Coverage at 2.5 m Height

X-Axis Coverage

Y-Axis Coverage Detection Pattern at Floor Level

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Dimensions (mm) Connections

321, 321B 321P and 321PB

Technical Data

Connections Mechanical data

DALI: Removable connector block Max. recommended mounting height: 4m

Wire section: 0.5 mm² – 1.5 mm² solid or stranded Presence detection coverage area: 46 m² @ 2.5 m mounting height

Cable rating All cables must be mains rated. Mounting hole diameter: 51 mm +/- 1 mm

Note: If replacing older sensor then 52 mm to 55 mm

Electrical data mounting hole is acceptable.

DALI supply input: 12 V – 22.5 V Ceiling thickness: Maximum 25mm

DALI consumption: 10 mA Max Bezel diameter: 66 mm

Recommended clearance depth: 10 cm (with cable cover,

Sensors incl. 5 cm for cabling)
Light sensor: For constant-light functions Material (casing): Nonflammable PC/ABS
Presence detector: Passive infrared (PIR) (UL94–V0)

Finish/Colour: 321, 321P: Semi-matt /

Operating and storage conditions White RAL 9003
Ambient temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C 321B, 321PB: Semi-matt /
Anthracite grey RAL 7016
Relative humidity: Max. 90 %, noncondensing

Storage temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C Weight: 66.3 g

IP rating: 321, 321B: IP30

Conformity and standards [IP20 cable cover]

321P, 321PB: IP65
Conformity:

EMC emission: EN 55015 Software compatibility

EMC immunity: EN 61547 Designer: 5.4 or later

Safety: EN 61347-2-11 Toolbox: 2.4.2 or later

Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS

directives.

321, 312B, 321P, 321PB Multisensor: Datasheet Doc D007735, issue 6 2

Data is subject to change without notice. 2021-9-24
 4-Channel Relay Unit (494)
The 4-Channel Relay Unit is a DALI-compatible interface
unit designed to allow nondimmable loads to be
incorporated into a DIGIDIM lighting control system. The
relay unit is a DIN-rail mounted unit that can control four
individually programmable relays. The relays are ‘normally
open’, volt-free and can switch resistive loads of up to 10 A.

The relay unit is provided with a status LED, a physical

selection switch and four relay state indicators. The status
LED provides status and a fault indication. The physical
selection switch is used to identify the device during system
configuration and also acts as a manual override. The
four relay state indicator LEDs are illuminated when the
respective relay is closed.

Note: This unit does not contain a DALI power supply.

Therefore, one must be present elsewhere in the system.

Key Features
• Four individually programmable relays, normally open
and volt-free.
• Relays are internally isolated permitting separate
phases to be controlled in one unit.
• Each relay can be manually controlled using the
physical selection switch.
• All DALI functions are programmed with either DIGIDIM
Toolbox or Designer software.
• DIN-rail mounted and only 88 mm wide.

Connections

DALI

AC

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Technical Data

Relay loads (max.) Operating and storage conditions

Resistive: 10 A Ambient temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
Incandescent: 8A Relative humidity: Max. 90 %, noncondensing
Inductive: 5A Storage temperature: −10 °C to +70 °C
Electronic ballasts: 15 pcs Helvar Type EL–HF/CHF Conformity and standards
Connections EMC emission: EN 55015
DALI: Solid core up to 4 mm² EMC immunity: EN 61547
Stranded up to 2.5 mm² Safety: EN 61347-2-11
DALI cable: Removable connector blocks Isolation: 4 kV
Wire section: 0.5 mm² – 1.5 mm²
Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS
stranded or solid core
directives.
Cable rating: All cables must be mains rated.
Note: If equipment is used in an
electrically noisy environment, the
DALI cable should be screened and Dimensions
connected to the earth.
Power
Mains supply: 220 VAC – 240 VAC
50 Hz – 60 Hz
Mains supply output: None

45 mm
90 mm
DALI consumption: 2 mA
Mechanical data
Dimensions: 88 mm × 58 mm × 90 mm
Housing: DIN-rail case 88 mm wide
Weight: 300 g
Mounting: DIN rail (installation in switchgear/ 88 mm 58 mm
controlgear cabinet)
IP code: IP30

Wiring Diagram
L L
N N

DA+ DA+
DALI DALI
DA– DA–

Helvar 494 4-Channel Relay Unit: Datasheet Doc. D005421, issue 5, 2

2018-01-04
 EN 8-Channel Relay Unit (498)
The DIGIDIM 498 8-Channel Relay Unit is fitted with high-
inrush specification relays, rated at 16 A per channel,
which handle short-lived, high-peak inrush currents during
switch-on of loads.
It can be networked through either DALI or SDIM
communication to be incorporated into a DIGIDIM or
Imagine lighting control system.
The unit has an intuitive LED segment display and push
buttons for monitoring, manual configuration and control
purposes.

Key Features
• High-inrush specification relays (single pole, normally open).
• Wired override input to allow for external triggers.
• LED segment display and push buttons.
• Can operate as:
◦◦ 8 individual channels (8 × 1)
◦◦ 4 sets of 2 channels (4 × 2)
◦◦ 2 sets of 4 channels (2 × 4)

Connections
SDIM/ OVER-
DMX RIDE RELAYS RELAYS
Relay 5

Relay 6

Relay 7

Relay 8
TERM

OVR
0V

0V
SC
B

(100–240) VAC
Relay 1

Relay 2

Relay 3

Relay 4
DA-
DA+
SC
N
L

MAINS DALI RELAYS RELAYS

SUPPLY

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Technical Data

Connections Mechanical data

Mains/relay: Up to 4 mm² solid or up to 2.5 mm² Dimensions: 160 mm × 90 mm × 58 mm
stranded Housing: Plastic (polycarbonate) DIN-rail case
DALI: 0.5 mm² – 1.5 mm² solid or stranded.
Weight: 400 g
Max. length: 300 m @ 1.5 mm².
Mounting: DIN rail (installation in switchgear/
SDIM/DMX: 0.22 mm² – 1.5 mm² low-loss RS485
controlgear cabinet)
type (multistranded, twisted and
shielded). Max. length: 1000 m (low- IP code: IP30 (IP00 at terminals)
loss cable). Examples: Belden 8102 Operating and storage conditions
or Alpha 6222C. Ambient
Note: One twisted pair for A and B temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
(85 Ω to 100 Ω impedance), one core
Relative humidity: Max. 90 %, noncondensing
or twisted pair for 0 V, and shield for
screen. Storage
temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C
Cable rating: Mains cables, relay cables and DALI
cables must be mains rated. Conformity and standards
Power EMC emission: EN 55015
Mains supply: 100 VAC – 240 VAC (nominal) EMC immunity: EN 61547
85 VAC – 264 VAC (absolute) Safety: EN 61347-2-11
45 Hz – 65 Hz DALI: DALI standard IEC 60929, with Helvar
Power consumption: 2.6 W additions
Standby power SDIM: Helvar SDIM protocol
consumption: 1.1 W DMX: DMX512-A protocol (max. refresh
Internal losses: 2.1 W + max. 1.6 W per channel rate: 33 Hz)
External protection: The mains supply must be protected Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS
at 6 A maximum. The relays must directives.
be protected by a 16 A Type C MCB
maximum.
DALI consumption: 2 mA
Compliance: Complies with DSI standard v 2.0.
Isolation: Between every connector, with this
exception: ‘SDIM 0 V’ and ‘OVR 0 V’
are not isolated from each other.
Inputs
Communication: DALI, SDIM and DMX
Override: Wired override input
Dimensions (mm)
User interface: 2 push buttons for configuration
Channels: 8 (2 channels per four-way connector)
Relay contacts: High inrush (800 A at 200 µs), single-
pole, single-throw (SPST) relay.
W premake contact + AgSnO₂.
45
90

Optimised for high currents. (100–240) VAC

Relay voltage: 240 VAC (400 VAC between channels)

Max. load 16 A resistive/incandescent
per contact: 10 A HID (cos y = 0.6) 160 58
Number of devices: For ballasts, quantity is limited by
MCB; refer to manufacturer’s data.
These are power relays and therefore
not suitable for extra-low voltage
operation.
Where power relays are used to
control contactors, make sure that
snubbers are fitted.

Helvar 498 8-Channel Relay Unit: Datasheet Doc. D004391 issue 12 2

2019/09/18
910 Router
The 910 Router uses an Ethernet connection (10/100 Mb/s) as a network backbone to seamlessly combine DALI networks.
Basic functionality is available out of the box without any programming. Helvar’s Designer software allows for advanced configuration and functional
programming of the router.
The system provides energy-saving features via presence detection and daylight harvesting. Further automation can be achieved through scheduled
events.
A PC can be connected to the system for diagnostics and logging purposes if required, but there is no need for PC control in daily operation, as all data is
stored within the system itself. The elimination of a central controller ensures that no single point of failure can cause a total system shutdown.

Key Features
• Support for 128 DALI devices (64 DALI devices on each subnet).
• Certified DALI-2 Single Master - DALI-2 Lighting (Control Gear), not DALI-2
controls (Control Devices)
• Built-in real-time clock.
• Can be networked together to form large scalable systems.
• Provides local as well as central control if required.
• Compatible with other Helvar routers (905/920/950).
• Integration with other building systems.
• Universal supply input.

Inputs and Outputs

Example Solution Diagram

Compatibility: DALI and DALI-2 Lighting (Control Gear), DigiDim Controls, NOT DALI-2 (D2) Controls (Control Devices)
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Dimensions (mm)
160

45 100

58

Installation

AC

DALI 1 and 2
ETHERNET

Technical Data

Connections Mechanical data

Mains cable: Solid core up to 4 mm² Dimensions: 9U – 160 mm × 100 mm × 58 mm

Stranded up to 2.5 mm² Weight: 260 g

DALI cable: 2-wire mains rated, 0.5 mm² – 2.5 mm² Mounting: DIN Rail. Keep mains and DALI wiring separate from
Ethernet cable.
Max. length: 300 m @ 1.5 mm²
IP code: IP30 (IP00 at connectors)
Ethernet: 1 × RJ45 10/100 Mb/s, Cat 5E up to 100 m (Auto MDI/
MDI-X crossover)
Operating and storage conditions

Electrical Data Ambient temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C

Mains supply: 100 VAC – 240 VAC (nominal) Relative humidity: Max. 90 %, noncondensing

85 VAC – 264 VAC (absolute) Storage temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C

45 Hz – 65 Hz

Power consumption: 23 VA (DALI subnet fully loaded) Conformity and standards

Power circuit protection: External protection max. 10 A. Earth mandatory. Conformity:

DALI data transfer: DALI-2 Application Controller (Single Master)

DALI output supply
parts 101, 103
DALI-OUT current: 2 × 240 mA (guaranteed) EMC emission: EN 55032 Class A
2 x 250mA (maximum)
EMC immunity: EN 55024

Safety: EN 61347-2-11

Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives.

910 Router: Datasheet Doc D004411, issue 16 2

Data is subject to change without notice. 2023-03-31
 DIGIDIM Universal Dimmer (452)

The DIGIDIM Universal Dimmer is a DALI-compatible lamp

interface unit for use in a DIGIDIM lighting control system.
The dimmer is a DIN-rail-mounted unit that can control a
maximum load of 1000 W at 230 V.

It has two operating modes, either of which can be used

with mains-voltage lamps:
• Trailing-edge mode is for use with low-voltage lamps
with electronic transformers.
• Leading-edge mode is for lamps with magnetic
transformers, provided that the transformers are
approved for dimming use by their manufacturers.

The dimmer is provided with a status LED and a physical

selection switch that can be used to identify the device
during system configuration.

The dimmer is also provided with an optional addressing

switch that allows simple DALI grouping of the device.
The default position ‘0’ allows the normal grouping with
DIGIDIM remote controller, Toolbox or Designer software.

Key Features
• Out-of-box operation. No programming required when
using DIGIDIM slider, rotary, or push-button panels. For
Load & Supply wiring
scene panels, ‘preset download’ must be carried out.
• Input voltage fluctuation compensation ensures stable
output levels with fluctuating incoming mains levels.
• Group-selection switch for quick and simple
programming.
• Operating-mode switch (leading- or trailing-edge
dimming).
• Overcurrent, power and temperature protection.
• DIN-rail mounted and only 70 mm wide.

Additional Functions
The following functions may be programmed using the
Toolbox or Designer software:
• Max./Min. levels, Fade times*, Scenes* and Groups*
• Dimmer status report DALI
• System failure level/ignore
• Power on level
• Power on to last level

* These functions are programmable using IR remote.

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Technical Data

Connections Load Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature

DALI: Removable terminal block
100
Up to 4 mm² solid core or up to
2.5 mm² stranded
Note: If equipment is used in an 80
electrically noisy environment,
ensure the DALI cable is screened 60
and the screen earthed.
%
Power supply 40
Mains supply: 100 VAC – 240 VAC (nominal)
85 VAC – 264 VAC (absolute) 20
45 Hz – 65 Hz
Load current: 4.4 A (4.4 A × 230 V = 1000 W) 0
40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Heat dissipation: 7 W with maximum load (resistive)
Temperature (°C)
DALI consumption: 2 mA
Mechanical data
Dimensions: 90 mm × 70 mm × 58 mm Dimensions (mm)
Weight: 180 g
Mounting: DIN rail (installation in
switchgear/controlgear cabinet)
IP code: IP30
Operating conditions

45
90
Ambient temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C
Above this temperature, derate
according to the adjacent graph.
Relative humidity: Max. 90 %, noncondensing
Storage temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C
Conformity and standards 70 58
EMC emission: EN 55015
EMC immunity: EN 61547
Connections
Safety: EN 61347-2-11
Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS
directives.
Software compatibility
Designer: 4.1 or later
Toolbox: All versions

Group-Selection Switch

Operating-Mode Switch
DALI IN DALI OUT

Helvar 452 DIGIDIM Universal Dimmer: Datasheet Doc. D004807, issue 8, 2

2018-06-21