LIGHTING SOLUTIONS 186646 NFC Configuration Software User Manual

186646 NFC Configuration Software

Operating Manual NFC Configuration Software
Programming of NFC operating devices (drivers) with the NFC programmer, alternatively also with the Feig Programmer or Feig NFC antenna Ref. No.: 186646
NFC programmer EN 08/2021 I www.vossloh-schwabe.com

NFC Configuration Software
NFC CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

2

OVERVIEW OF NFC SYSTEM SETUP

3

TECHNICAL DATA AND NOTES

4

INTRODUCTION

7

SOFTWARE OPERATION IN DETAIL

8

ERROR CODES

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The NFC configuration software and the NFC technology made by Vossloh-Schwabe enable quick and easy configuration of operating parameters as well as contactless data transmission (programming) to the driver, which must be in a voltage-free state.
Based on RFID technology, NFC (Near Field Communication) is a global transmission standard for contactless data exchange (reading and writing) via energy transmission over short distances of a few centimetres. The restricted range serves as a safety function and almost completely prevents unintentional connections. Above all the technology and the resulting safety advantages are ideal for driver programming purposes.
The system setup consists of a computer infrastructure with NFC configuration software and an EnOcean300 USB drive, an VS NFC programmer or alternatively a PC and a Feig programming device and the LED driver that requires configuration (see “Overview of NFC System Setup”).
The configuration of the operating parameters such as output current (mA), CLO or DC level is effected via Vossloh-Schwabe’s NFC configuration software. The created configuration details are sent to the NFC programmer via the EnOcean radio interface and permanently stored. Voltage-free driver programming is effected by holding the NFC programmer near to the driver. In this regard, the transponder of the NFC programmer (see marking on the device) must be held close to the driver’s NFC tag antenna.
The software is thus configured and programmed without requiring either a cable or contact to be made, which goes to make short manufacturing times possible. In addition, being able to save several configuration profiles enables great flexibility, which lets luminaire manufacturers quickly respond to customer requirements.

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Up to six operating parameters can be individually set and saved.
1Current: Individual control of the output current (output) in mA.
2CLO (Constant Lumen Output): The luminous flux of LED modules decreases in a step-wise manner up to the end of the modules’ service life. To guarantee constant luminous flux, the output of the control gear must be gradually increased over its service life.
3DC Level (Emergency): Many LED drivers feature emergency lighting functions. The percentile light or output value can be set for emergency operation (DC operation) via the software.

4NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient): The NTC interface ensures thermal protection of LED modules by reducing current upon attaining critical temperatures. The reduction of temperature can be configured via an external NTC resistor that is connected to the driver.
5Control Phase: In the event of applying a voltage (mains voltage 230 V) to the controlphase terminal LST, the driver can either dim up (power increase) or dim down (power reduction).
6Active Power Supply: This function enables the integrated “Active Power Supply” to be switched on and off for the power supply of other DALI devices.
7PMD: This function enables, among other things, switching the Active DALI function on/off, reading the luminaire and driver data and reading the data of the light source.

OVERVIEW OF NFC SYSTEM SETUP

alternatively Feig Programmer

Radio transmission of all parameters

EnOcean Stick Ref. No.: 186563

NFC Programmer, hand-held device Ref. No.: 186646

Computer with EnOcean radio and utility to set operating parameters for VS drivers and optional label printer

VS NFC LED Driver (operation device)

alternatively Feig NFC antenna
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TECHNICAL DATA AND NOTES 1. EnOcean300 USB Drive

EnOcean300 USB Drive Dimensions (L x W x H) Temperature range Radio guideline Function
2. NFC programmer by VS

186563 70 x 23 x 9 mm ­20 °C to +50 °C (max. 90% r. h.) USB 300: RED (EU) Sending and receiving EnOcean messages

NFC programmer Casing Dimensions (L x W x H) Colour Weight Temperature range Voltage supply Current consumption Nominal voltage Nominal capacity Nominal output rechargeable battery Optical displays Accoustic display Antenna Operating frequency RF transmission output RF interface
Standards

186646 ABS plastic 147 x 89 x 25 mm black / grey / red
170 g +5 °C to +35 °C USB / 5 V (to recharge the non-removable battery)
max. 100 mA 3.7 V
1,400 mAh 5 Wh
LC display Beeper
Internal (NFC & EnOcean) 13.56 MHz (NFC), 868.3 MHz (EnOcean)
70 mW ISO-15693 EN 300 330 (EMC), EN 300 220 (SRD), EN 62479 (EnOcean), EN 301 489 (EMC), EN 62368 (product safety), EN50581 (RoHS)

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TECHNICAL DATA AND NOTES 1. Feig Programmer

Feig Programmer Casing Dimensions (L x W x H) Colour Function Weight Temperature range Voltage supply Optical displays Accoustic display Antenna Operating frequency RF interface
Standards

HF Handheld Reader ID ISC.PRH101-USB ABS plastic
230 x 100 x 80 mm RAL 9002 / RAL 7044 Programming of host applications 320 g (without batteries) 0 °C up to +50 °C (operation) 5 V DC ± 0.2 V regulated 1 LED (multi-coloured)
buzzer integrated 13.56 MHz ISO-15693
EN 300 330, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 (USA), IC RSS-GEN, RSS-210 (Kanada), EN 301 489 (EMV), EN 60950 (elektr. Sicherheit), EN 50364 (Human Exposure), EN 60068-2-6 (Vibration), EN 60068-2-27 (Schock)

2. Feig NFC Antenna

Feig NFC Antenna Casing Dimensions (L x W x H) Colour Weight Temperature range Voltage supply Current consumption Antenna connection Antenna connection cable Operating frequency RF transmission output
Standards

HF Loop Antenna ID ISC.ANT310/310 ABS plastic
318 x 388 x 30 mm white 700 g
­25 °C up to +55 °C (operation) 5 V DC ± 0.2 V regulated max. 500 mA 1 x SMA plug (50 )
RG58, 50 , length approx. 3.6 m 13.56 MHz 8 W
EN 300 330 (EMC), FCC 47 CFR Part 15 (USA), EN 301 489 (EMV), EN 60950 (Niederspannung), EN 50364 (Human Exposure)

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Feig NFC Module Casing Dimensions (L x W x H) Voltage supply IP: Maximum power consumption [W]: Transmission power [W] Output Input Interfaces
3. Feig NFC Table reader

ISO15693 Long Range Reader Module, Standard Aluminium
120 x 160 x 35 mm 24 V DC 54 16 1-5
1 Relay (24 V, 1 A) 1 Optocoupler (24 V DC) Ethernet (TCP/IP), USB, RS232Indicators, optical 4 LEDs for diagnosis

Feig NFC Desktop reader Dimensions (L x W x H) Antenna Voltage supply Interfaces

ISO14443/ISO15693 Desktop reader 144 x 84 x 18 mm Integrated Antenna
5 V, USB Bus powered USB 2.0

2.1 Switching the VS NFC device on and off Pressing the red button will activate the device. If a driver is not programmed, the device will switch itself off after 5 minutes and will go into standby mode. The 5-minute timer will start anew after each programming process. If the red button is pressed for more than 3 seconds and then released, the device switches off. Note: to enable data transfer, the NFC programmer must be switched on, however it is not necessary to press the red button.
2.2 Notes on charging Only ever charge the NFC programmer using a common USB interface and a charger. If the battery is completely empty, recharging can take up to 72 hours.
Red button to confirm commands
Charging port

2.3 Safety information
· Please check the device for any damage prior to using it. Should the casing or the display screen be damaged, please neither use the device nor recharge it. The device must be disposed of in a suitable manner. The device must not be charged outside of the specified temperature range.
· The USB port is provided for the purpose of synchronise and charging the NFC programmer (USB 1 or 2). Connecting non-USB leads or conductive implements is not permitted and can damage the device. Never use the device within a damp environment or one that poses a risk of explosion.
· If the device is to be put into storage, please ensure the battery is sufficiently charged.
· Do not use the device (i.e. press the red button) if the battery is completely empty since this would damage the device. Never use the device if the battery is competely empty since this would damge it.
· Only ever use commercially available and approved USB chargers for the purpose of recharging.
· The device must only ever be used for the purpose for which it was intended, namely to configure VS control gear.
· No charger with a power uptake of > 15 W must be used to charge the device.

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INTRODUCTION 1. Downloading the software The NFC configuration software can be downloaded at the following link: www.vossloh-schwabe.com
A Window:
Change language

2. Short Overview The following two images (windows A and B) provide an overview of the software’s two working windows.
Start new configuration

General information

B Window:

Save as

New file

Save

Load file Print file

Settings

Help

Open a previously saved configuration
Open the last used configurations

Driver information
Parameters that can be set (see onwards of page 7, “Software Operation in Detail”)
Transmitting parameters that have been set to the NFC programmer

Report regarding programmed drivers
Reading driver values via the NFC programmer

Control box to send set parameters to the NFC programmer

Saving set values

Configuration profile 1­ 3
Working field for configuration
Close config: display set values as a list

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NFC SOFTWARE OPERATION IN DETAIL
The following details how to operate the software and its four-step configuration.
1. Step SYSTEM SETUP
Following successful download and installation of the software, the NFC system setup (see page 3) needs to be carried out. Apart from this software, further prerequisites are the NFC programmer (incl. charging cable) and the EnOcean USB drive or alternatively the Feig programmer with corresponding NFC antenna.
It is recommended to connect the programming device to the PC before starting the software.
For the VS NFC programming device the EnOcean USB drive must be inserted into a free USB port on your computer. To complete the pairing process with the EnOcean USB drive, the NFC programmer must be connected to the computer using the charging cable. When using the NFC hand-held programming device, care must be taken that the safety notes (see page 5) are observed. Once these preparatory steps have been completed, you can run the software.
There are two options: 1. First use: start with new settings (“New Settings”) 2. Repeat use: already saved settings/files or the last used settings can be opened (“Load settings from file”/”Recently used”).

Driver selection via NFC You can also select the driver to be programmed using the “Identify by NFC” function. To do this, the NFC programming device must already be connected to the PC. Now click on the button “Identify by NFC”, then select your programming device and press the button “Read Data from Tag” again.
New NFC driver generations can be loaded manually using a current XML file. The list will then show all drivers recognised from the XML file.
Selection of programming tool You can choose between the wireless VS NFC programming device and Feig NFC programming device (USB-handheld, desktop or antenna).

Driver selection First the driver you want to programm must be selected. The driver can be selected via the reference number. A list with all recognized drivers’ reference numbers will appear.
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Pairing of VS NFC programming device Following driver selection, a connection must be established between the EnOcean drive and the NFC programmer (pairing).
Initially, the software will automatically search for a ComPort for the EnOcean drive. The search can also be performed manually with a click on “Search for EnOcean Ports”. If several drives have been connected, the respective port has to be selected manually.
Following a successful search, it must be ensured that the ComPort is opened/activated (“openPort/closePort”).
“openPort”: ComPort is closed and will be opened by clicking “closePort”: ComPort is opened and will be closed by clicking

NFC Configuration Software

Next the NFC programmer will be paired via the NFC programmer’s ID. To this end, a pairing request must be sent to the NFC programmer using the “Send Pairing Request” button.
Pressing the red button of the VS NFC programmer will agree to the pairing confirmation displayed on the NFC programmer. Once pairing has been successfully completed, the message “Paired with EnOcean Drive” will be displayed.
Connecting Feig programming device Choose the button Feig NFC programming device and connect the Feig USB device with the computer. In the following window select the connected Feig device.

2. Step CONFIGURATION OF THE 6 PARAMETERS
Configuration can be carried out once the software has been successfully paired with the NFC programmer.
All in all, there are three configuration profiles for any single selected driver. Each driver has constant and unchangeable information (see image).

Note: If an information window appears during the pairing process, a software update will be necessary. Therefore click on the provided button and carry out the further steps in the “NFC-Programmer Update” dialog window. The NFC programmer must be connected to the computer via the enclosed charging/data cable to receive the new software updates (data).

Depending on the driver, parameters can be configured. Parameter configuration is performed in the respective working field. Newly configured parameters must be activated via the control box.
Note: once parameters have been successfully set, the values can be saved by clicking on the “Save” button.

NFC Programmer Update 1. Step: First the USB port get searched by connecting the data cable and the NFC programmer. 2. Step: After the successful search, the port must be opened and the button “Send MC + FW” should be clicked to start the update process. Wait until it is finished. If the update is successful, a confirmation will appear on the NFC programmer.

1Current A diagram for setting the current (mA) of the driver will be displayed in the working field. This will also show the limits (mA) of the selected driver. The setting can be performed via drag and drop or by entering the values.

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2CLO (Constant Lumen Output)
A diagram for setting the CLO function of the driver will appear in the working field. To this end, the defined LED module’s service life will have to be entered. A maximum of five light levels (in %) can be entered in the service life set for the LED module. In this regard, it must be noted that L1 represents the start and L5 the end values of the light levels (x% of the set current in mA).

For example:

Current setting (mA):

500 mA

Start value of the light level L1:

90% = 450 mA

End value of the light level L5:

100% = 500 mA

L2­L4 are usually defined between these limits

(linear progression between L1 and L5).

4NTC (Temperature Reduction)
A diagram to set the driver’s NTC function will appear in the working field. Here you can define temperature values (start, stop and cut-off) of the external NTC resistor with which the driver is equipped. Furthermore, a light level can be defined which will be dimmed once the “stop” temperature is exceeded.

For example: Current setting (mA): Start temperature: Start dimming level:

500 mA 50 °C 100% (normal operation) ­ cannot be set

Stop temperature: Stop dimming level:

80 °C (at the NTC resistor) 20% (will be dimmed upon reaching the stop temperature)

Cut-off temperature: Cut-off dimming level:

90 °C (at the NTC resistor) 0% (switches off) ­ cannot be set

3DC level (Emergency) The working field contains a slider for setting the light or output level during emergency power operation (DC operation) in percent. Manual entry can be effected between 50 and 100% as well as per drag and drop in the slider.

5Control Phase
A slider in the working area enables the power reduction to be set in 1% steps, another slider enables the control phase duration to be set in 1-second steps. In the event of applying a voltage (mains voltage 230 V) to the terminal LST, the driver can either dim up (power increase) or dim down (power reduction).
Control phase function parameterization is done with NFC. The following parameters can be set: · Control phase mode
­ Mode 0: control phase deactivated ­ Mode 1: luminaire starts at 100% and reduces the power for the
duration “LST Hold Time” to the value set via NFC under “LST Level” ­ Mode 2: luminaire starts with the reduced value, which was
set via NFC under “LST Level”, and increases the power for the duration “LST Hold Time” to 100%.

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· Control phase level (LST level) ­ Control phase level can be adjusted from 0­100%in 1% steps.
· Control phase duration (LST Hold Time) ­ Control phase duration can be adjusted from 0­18 hours in 1 second steps.

7PMD

6Active Power Supply
A drop-down list appears in the working field, in which the Active Power Supply can be switched “ON” and “OFF”.
· DALI power supply ­ Blu2Light ready: The DALI2-B2L interface has an integrated power supply for further DALI devices, e.g. sensors. The programming unit must not exceed the max. current on the DALI bus of 250 mA including driver current. The DALI control system is connected via the terminal pair da+/da-. Please pay attention to the polarity. · DALI supply voltage: Note:With a parallel connection, the sum of guaranteed current output is the basis for calculating additional DALI participants Please take the current consumption of active DALI devices (e.g. sensors) from the corresponding data sheet. Passive DALI devices (f.e. drivers without DALI power supply) are assumed to have a current consumption of 2 mA. Note: When DALI power supplies are connected in parallel, it must be ensured that the sum of the maximum possible current output of all voltage sources on the DALI bus does not exceed 250 mA.

For PMD drivers, it is possible to change the PMD configurations using the instructions below. A window appears in the work area with the tabs DALI power supply, luminaire data, control gear data and lightsource data. In the field “DALI power supply” it is possible to switch the active power supply of the driver on or off, this is selected via a drop-down menu. Note: The fields “Guarant. Current” and “Max. Current” cannot be edited. The selected data can be saved via the save button.

7.1 Luminaire data

Luminaire serial number (S/N) Single S/N = Always write the same SN

Luminaires GTIN

S/N + 1 = S/N is incremented

–

Luminaire data that can be stored, according to DALI standard. These can also be read/changed

Deletes all checkmarks

via DALI during operation.

Sets all checkmarks

All luminaire data can be entered here, and the configuration can be saved by pressing the Save button.

7.2 Ballast data A window with the heading “Diagnostic/Maintenance” appears in the work area, all data of the driver can be entered here. (operating time, start counter, overall failure counter etc.). The configuration can be saved by clicking on the save button.

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7.3 Light source data In the work field, all values for the light source can be entered, as with the item Contoll Gear Data.
3. Step DATA TRANSFER PER NFC
Send: Once configuration has been completed, the parameter values can be transmitted to the VS NFC programmer and then to the respective driver using EnOcean. Alternatively, a wired transfer via USB to the Feig programmer is possible.
“Send” must be clicked to transmit parameter values to the NFC programmer, whereupon all activated parameters will be sent to the handheld device and confirmation will appear in the NFC programmer and the software.
Should transmission fail, please check the system setup.

Note: the NFC programmer should remain connected to a power source until the parameterisation is completed.
For reading purposes, the NFC programmer must be held near the respective driver, in which regard the transponder of the NFC programmer (see marking on the device) must be held close to the driver’s NFC tag antenna.
The NFC transmission then occurs automatically and is confirmed with a short acoustic signal. The display screen of the NFC programmer will also confirm whether the reading process was successful.
If the transmission was faulty, a long acoustic signal sounds and the programming of the driver must be repeated. For a description of error codes and how to rectify these, you will find more information on page 11.
Note: If only error codes are shown, connect the driver to the power supply for 20 seconds and repeat the programming process of the driver.
If the programming process was successful, the configuration profile can be saved under “Save” or “Save as”.

Read: Driver configuration can be read via the “Read” function.
After clicking on the “Read” button the following message will appear in the software and a confirmation in the NFC programmer.

Once successfully saved, the configuration profile can be closed.

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4. Step READING AND PRINTING
To print configured parameters a file (.txt) can be created that can then be integrated into an external printing program (not included in the scope of delivery) for the purpose of creating a layout.

ERROR CODES
The table annex contains error codes and suggestions for rectifying errors. If unknown error codes are displayed please contact your VS team.

Error code on the LC display screen
102

Signal short

Error description No feedback from the NFC IC

Error rectification
Switch the device off and on again. If the error code keeps on being shown after several repetitions, the device is defective.

203

long

Driver was removed from the NFC field while writing the dataRW block.

Connect the driver to the power supply for 20 seconds and repeat the programming process of the driver.

213

long

NFC tag collision

Please repeat the process and remove other NFC tags or NFC drivers that are potentially within the field.

216

long

Invalid programming

Please repeat the programming process.

Please select the driver that you want to configure in the software

219

long

Incorrect driver information

and send the values set to the NFC programmer.

After that, please repeat the programming process.

220

long

The settings (firmware) of the driver and the NFC programmer do not correspond

Please check the production code of the driver and update it to its latest version or update the XML file
of your configuration software.

221

long

The driver does not correspond. The driver is incompatible with the NFC programmer

Please check whether the driver you wish to configure is compatible with the NFC programmer.

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