WIRELESS DRIVER PROGRAMMING EVERset Program & Configuration Tool Manual User Manual V1.3 12/13/2017
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Computer system Requirements 3. Definitions System Definitions Setting Definitions 4. Getting Started/Setup Programming Software Programming Hardware LED Drivers with compatible programming interface 5. Software Overview Initial Screen Layout Products Screen 6. RFID Programming Overview Reading a driver s programmed values Quick Programming 7. RFID and MDC Programming Options 8. Creating a Profile Dimming & Lumen Maintenance Setup 9. Printing and Saving Profiles in Products Screen 10. Profiles Screen Recalling and Programming Saved Profiles 11. Additional Menu Links 12. Production Mode 13. UserManagement Setup Setting up new users Production Mode Permission Setup 1 P age
1. Introduction The EVERLINE Wireless Driver Programming system allows designers to customize LED Driver parameters with the EVERset graphical user interface and the LDCP000A handheld configuration tool. This tool will set the driver s minimum and maximum output currents, dimming curves, dimming control voltages, and to enable the dim to off command. Specific configurations can then be set and saved for production use. Programming capabilities will vary depending on the specific driver family. The configuration tool also will read and identify values already programmed into a driver, including the driver s part number. The programming of the LED driver is done with a handheld configuration tool connected to a computer with a USB cable. The configuration tool can be used to program compatible drivers via a wired or wireless connection depending on the specific driver 2. Computer system requirements The minimum PC requirements for Everline Configuration tool are: >512MB RAM 1 USB Port (v2.0) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 FTDI drivers Hardware Requirements LDPC000A Wireless Tuner ( Configuration Tool) EVERset Programming Software Printer (Optional) 2 P age
3. Definitions The configuration tool is for use in setting the output parameters of compatible constant current drivers. The controlled settings and their definitions are listed below: System Definitions EVERset Programming Software Graphical User Interface (GUI) loaded onto a computer for establishing programmed setting for compatible Everline drivers. LDPC000A Configuration Tool Handheld programming tool connected to a computer via USB used to program LED drivers UserManaement Software This program (installed along with EVERset) is used to set up new users with passwords and access level permission capabilities on a computer. Production mode settings are also established with this program. Setting Definitions Output Current: This is the driver s output current. When dimming control is set at full output or when not connected to any dimming control. Minimum Dim Current: This is the driver s output current when connected to a control set to the minimum dimming level. Dimming Curve: The 0-10V dimming curve can be set to linear, Soft Start, and Logarithmic. The curves are displayed with an accompanying graph in the tool. Full Bright Control Voltage: This is the minimum voltage on the 0-10V control range that will provide maximum output current. This is commonly set around 8V to allow for variances in dimming controls. Full Dim Control Voltage: This is the maximum voltage on the 0-10V control range that will provide the minimum output current. This is typically set around 1V to allow for variances in dimming controls Dim-to-off: This is the functionality that turns off the output current while the driver still has power connected to it. Dim-to-Off Control Voltage: This is the control voltage where the driver will go in the off mode. Any voltage below this will also result in the off mode. Lumen Maintenance: This feature increases a drivers output current over time to compensate for the lumen depreciation of an LED. Initial and final drive currents along with the compensation period are adjustable 3 P age
RFID Radio Frequency ID for wireless programming of a driver. This uses near field communication between the driver and the configuration tool for programming values into the driver. MDC Multi-Driver Communication for programming a driver with leads connected to the wand. This can be used with specific drivers that do not have wireless programming capabilities. Products Products shown in this list can use the EVERset software for programming. Additional products will continue to be added through updates as needed. Profiles The saved set of all values for a specific driver setting. These can be recalled for programming. 4 P age
4. Getting Started/Setup 1. Programming Software i. The Complete EVERset Program is installed with the setup file names EVERset_x.x.x.exe file. (x values will change with revision updates) ii. This file may require administrator access on a computer for installation of: EVERset Program The EVERset program is used for all programming applications from creating driver configurations, saving driver profiles, to production programming. UserManagement The UserManagement program is used to manage and create user names, passwords, and to set the access levels of production, engineering and administration. Note: Administration password will be provided separately iii. Program Data File Location A program data file will be installed in the folder C\ProgramData\ULT that contains: Saved Program configuration Profile files in ProfileLists Help information Driver database configuration files 2. Programming Hardware Configuration Tool: P/N LDPC000A (Handheld Programming Tool) Connect the configuration tool to a USB port on the computer for programming. The configuration tool has indicator lights that will illuminate when connected to a powered USB port The configuration tool also has a connector receptacle for use when tuning drivers that do not have wireless tuning capabilities and require MDC wired tuning. 3. LED Drivers with compatible programming interface Only Everline drivers that are listed for wireless programming or MDC programming can be programmed. The drivers with wireless programming will have a small programming antenna that looks like a small circuit board next to the input terminals. See for a list of compatible drivers. 5 P age
5. Software Overview Initial Screen Layout Products Screen 1. Indicates that the program is in the Products Screen. Click on the adjacent Profiles button to access the Profiles Screen. 2. The OFF indicates that the program is NOT in the Read Mode. To enter the Read Mode click on the adjacent arrow and ON will appear in green. The Mode is also displayed in the blue status ribbon. 3. This indicates the model currently on the screen for developing a program. For different models, scroll down the list and click on them. The Search window at the top of the products list can be used to limit the list for easier selection. By typing in a partial part number the list can be narrowed down. Example 30 will provide only part numbers that contain 30. The same can be done with PWA or other sections of the part number. 4. The connected status indicates if the configuration tool is connected to the computer. The tool must be connected for programming. Firmware should be Rev #30 or higher. 5. This button expands the screen for better access to the programming sliders in lieu of showing the values in the tables. This may be beneficial in the Dimming programming mode. Clicking on the button a second time brings the screen back to the initial state. 6. Click arrow to minimize the product list. 6 P age
6. RFID Programming Overview Launch the software and connect the wireless configuration tool. Enter the Username and Password to get started, the Top Level Admin Password will be supplied separately. Reading a driver s Programmed Values: Click on Products Tab (If not already selected) Click on Read Mode so that it is ON (if not already selected) Confirm RFID Button is selected 7 P age
Set the driver on its side and place the configuration tool so that it is coplanar with the antenna. The indicator lights will change to green once the program values have been read. READ Complete will also appear momentarily on the screen. Driver Antenna For best results position the area indicated with the configuration tool flush against the driver. directly above the driver antenna with Example: Screen results indicate the driver part number and programmed values for output current, Dimming curve, and dim curve set points. 8 P age
Quick Programming Follow the Steps Identified Below 1. Set the program into Products mode 2. Set the Read Mode to OFF, The text below will indicate the Write mode. 3. Enable the RFID Button (This is for Wireless Programming) 4. Click the Dimming tab to adjustment the dimming parameters 5. If needed, use the Expand view button to have controls on one page. 6. Adjust the programmable outputs with the numbers or slider bars The control chart will automatically adjust with changes If using Dim-to-Off Control, the minimum Dim Control Voltage must be at least 0.2V higher than the Dim-to-Off Control Voltage. An error message will appear if the difference is less than 0.2V. A Dim-to-Off Control Voltage of 0 disables this function 7. Click Program Profile This loads the chosen settings into the Program Mode 8. Place the Configuration Tool adjacent to the driver in the same manner as reading the driver. the Configuration tool s lights will display green when the driver is programmed The screen will also temporarily display that the driver has been programmed. 9. To save this configuration for future use, press the Save Profile Tab and follow the instructions. This saved configuration will be located in the Profiles tab. 9 P age
7. RFID and MDC Programming Options Within the Products menu bar as indicated above there is the option to Read and Program in either the RFID or MDC mode. RFID uses wireless technology to perform these functions using the configuration tool and driver antenna. RFID programming programs one driver at a time. MDC (Multi Driver Configuration) uses leads connected directly to the driver for these commands. The leads are connected between the configuration tool and the drivers dimming control leads. Some drivers that use the EVERset program do not have RFID capabilities and require the MDC programming. Two harnesses with leads for programming are provided with the configuration tool and plug into a socket adjacent to the USB cable. One harness has fast connectors (as shown in the picture) designed to program drivers with leads. The other harness has pin terminals and is designed for use with drivers that have terminal blocks. MDC programming can program four drivers simultaneously under the following conditions: Four of the same models drivers with the same profile. Three different model drivers with two of the same drivers having the same profile. Only one profile per driver per model, different profiles of the same model cannot be programmed simultaneously. 10 P age
8. Creating a Profile 1. Select the Products tab Select RFID or MDC depending on the requirement 2. Select the driver part number to be programmed 3. Click the expand view button for better viewing 4. Adjust the Output current with the slider bar or arrows 5. Settings can always be Reset to Default if necessary Setting the Dimming Curve and Values 1. Select the Dimming tab to establish dimming parameters. 2. Select the minimum Dim Current, the lowest value is determined by the driver. 3. Select the Dimming Curve; Linear, Soft Start, or Logarithmic. a. Logarithmic provides the options for different Log exponentials. 4. Set the Full Bright Control Voltage. 5. Set the Full Minimum Dim Control Voltage. 6. If desired, enable Dim-to-Off by Setting the Dim-to-Off control voltage to >0. a. Minimum Dim Control Voltage must be >0.2V higher than Dim-to-Off Control Voltage or an error message will appear. 7. The Dim Curve Chart will adjust accordingly as the values are selected 11 P age
8. Selecting or de-selecting the expand window button will change the view such that values are shown in two locations but require the screen to be scrolled. Setting Lumen Maintenance (when applicable): - Models that have lumen maintenance capabilities will have a lumen maintenance tab displayed next to the dimming tab. 1. Where applicable, click on the LUMEN MAINTENANCE Tab i. Expand the screen if necessary for better viewing. 2. Click Enable to use the Lumen Maintenance function. i. Click Disable to disable the Lumen Maintenance function. ii. The Lumen Maintenance table will only appear for drivers that have Lumen Maintenance functionality and will not appear for others. 3. Set the initial output current in the field supplied. 4. Set the final output current in the field supplied. i. This is the maximum outut current at the end of compensation period. 5. Set the Lumen Compensation Period in the field supplied. i. This is the time in hours for the driver to transition from Initial to Final. ii. The maximum value is 100,000 hours. 6. The Lumen Maintenance percentage value is shown below the graph. 12 P age
9. Printing and Saving Profiles in the Products Screen 1. Program Profile: Loads the data on the product screen to the configuration tool for programming a. For RFID wireless programming place the tool adjacent to the driver as earlier described. b. For MDC Wired programming there is a separate step prior to programming (See Step 5 below). 2. Save Profile: Saves the profile for future recall and use. The profile must be named and a description is optional. These profiles can be used in a production environment. 3. Import Profile: Allows for profiles developed on a different computer to be imported into the program. To import the files, their location (typically on a temporary drive) must be identified similar to other file management programs. 4. Print Label: Provides the ability to print labels after successful programming of a driver. Printing set up is covered separately. 5. Add to Profile: This is the first step for programming with MDC. a. Once settings are established for a driver with MDC, the quantity of the drivers to be simultaneously tuned must be identified. Then the Add to Profile must be selected. 6. Click on Show Config List for the MDC Summary of the complete configuration. a. Click on Save Profile to save the MDC Configuration Profile. b. Note: the three columns on the right are only populated with Lumen Maintenance enabled. 7. To Program the profile click on Program profile to send the command to the Config Tool for both RFID and MDC Programming. 13 P age
10. Profiles Screen Recalling and Programming Saved Profiles 1. Click on the Profiles button to access the page with previously saved profiles 2. Click on the Profile from the list to be programmed a. The model number will appear along with the configuration details 3. Clicking on the Program Profile loads the profile to the Configuration Tool for programming. 4. (Optional) After successful programming the Print Label can be clicked. 5. Clicking on the Edit Profile button will return the screen back to the Products Page with the selected profile established. This will allow for similar profiles to more easily be created. 14 P age
11. Additional Menu Links Export Profile: Allows to save the Profile to a location other than the default Open Profiles Folder: Opens and shows profiles in the location the EVERset program uses. Profiles can then be copied from this location and then saved on a second computer with the EverSet software. Files must be saved in folder with the same name on the second computer. The refresh profiles button must then be clicked on the second computer. Refresh Profiles: Updates profiles on screen when new ones have been loaded. Delete Profiles: Deletes the highlighted or identified Profile Load Default Configuration Database: A default configuration shipped with the software and clicking on this item will load that default config file. Update Configuration Database: Updates the configuration database by downloading the latest file from the internet or from a local drive. Printer Setup: Various kinds of label printing and related setup fields. CSV and Log Folders: Sets the folder location for Log Folders and CSV Log files Update EVERset: Checks for the latest version of the EVERset program and provides an option to update (internet access required) 15 P age
Log Data: Provides an exportable table to identify the products that have been programmed with details of the date, time, and configuration settings. Data can also be limited by the programmed date. 16 P age
12. Production Mode The Production Mode is used for production programming only with profiles that have already been saved on the computer. Users in this mode cannot create new profiles or adjust existing profiles. The production mode screen appears similar to the engineering mode screen but with less options. Depending on the user s permission level there will be slight variations. 1. Clicking on the Read Mode allows driver programs to be read and displayed 2. The barcode indicator will appear when the permission is set for barcode only. a. The user must have created a list of profiles and associated barcodes for recall using a barcode scanner. b. Manual selection of profile is not available in this mode. 3. The Profile list appears allowing the user to select the profile for programming a. The gray search box allows for users to enter portions of the profile name to quickly find them. 4. The RFID or MDC button will indicate the method for programming of the selected profile a. The method is defined with profile s setup. 5. The program profile button must be clicked to load the program to the handheld tool to beginning the programming of the selected profile. a. This is not used with the barcode only permission mode. 6. The Print label button is used for individual printing of labels. It is not used in the automatic mode. 7. The import profile allows the user to load additional profiles created on a different computer into the program. Profiles created on a specific computer are always available on that computer when logged in with production permission. 17 P age
13. UserManagement This program (installed along with EVERset) is used to set up new users with passwords and access level permission capabilities on a computer. Production mode settings are also established with this program. The initial screen will appear as shown below To add a user, click on Add user. You will have the choice to set the new user up with the following roles: Administrator: Full access to engineering mode and administrator role to set up new users Engineer: Access only to the engineering mode to program drivers for test purposes and to create profiles for production. Production logs are accessible with this mode. Production: This access allows for programming drivers only from established profiles and reading programmed driver settings. Profiles or custom programs cannot be developed in this mode. Permissions Permissions are used only for users with the Production role. They are set up to define how the production mode will be used. These permissions can be different for different users but the Default Permission button can be used to set up permissions that are used by a number different users, eliminating the need to repeat the set up of permissions when setting up a number of users. Permissions can also be edited by clicking the Edit button associated with a specific user. Permission Descriptions: Profile Loading Manual Profile Loading o Users will use a mouse to select the profiles to be programmed o Users can also type in partial values for a quick search to limit the number of profiles Barcode Only 18 P age
o A Barcode reader is used to select a profile for programming File Folder o When checked allows the user to load profiles to the program Programming Quantity o Single Unit: Programs one unit at a time Program button on the screen needs to be clicked after each program event in order to program another driver o Continuous: Allows for continuous program of a profile without the need to continually click on the computer Changing to a new profile will require interaction with the GUI o Batch Allows for a specific amount (batch size) of drivers to be programmed Once the batch is over the GUI needs to be accessed again. Label Printing o Automatic Prints a label immediately after successful programming o On Click Requires the Print label to be clicked after each programming event o Disabled Disables the printing function from the GUI o CSV Export Exports a CSV file to a selected location upon successful programming 19 P age