Commissioning Digital Lumens Fixtures Using a USB Cable
Overview
Commissioning via a USB cable requires physically connecting to each fixture. This method of commissioning is most suitable for users who infrequently use Commissioner and would like to program small numbers of fixtures. The most common application for commissioning fixtures via USB cable is associated with the installation of replacement fixtures. The process of programming via FTDI cable is simpler than programming wirelessly, however commissioning wirelessly is more efficient for larger numbers of fixtures.
The process in Commissioner for commissioning a fixture via USB cable is standard across all compatible fixture models, however the type of USB cable required and location of the port will vary across fixture models. A guide displaying the process for commissioning via USB cable (using a DLE fixture as example) can be found here.
Not all hardware models can be commissioned via a USB cable and the cable required for connection varies between fixture models. In order to determine if a fixture can be commissioned via a USB cable, the hardware model must be determined. Often the easiest way to determine the hardware model is based on the serial number.
Instructions
Locate the USB Port
Serial number beginning in 0011
Model: ILE-HB-3 or ILE-MB-3
Cable required: USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male cable (often used with printers)
Location: Both the DIP switches and USB Type B port are located in a compartment on the top of the fixture, opposite side of the power cable. Four screws will need to be removed to access the USB Type B port.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: Yes
Driver required for Windows OS: Yes. If you are unable to communicate with fixture, please install fixture drivers (Device Manager > Right Click > Install Drivers > C:\Program Files (x86)\Digital Lumens\Drivers)
Serial number beginning in 03
Model: ILE-3 fixtures of hardware revisions 1 to 14
Cable required: USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro B (often referred to as micro USB cable)
Location: The USB micro B port is located on the side of the fixture adjacent to the serial number label within a compartment that requires the removal of four screws to access.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: No
Driver required for Windows OS: Yes. If you are unable to communicate with fixture, please install fixture drivers (Device Manager > Right Click > Install Drivers > C:\Program Files (x86)\Digital Lumens\Drivers)
Serial number beginning in 05
Model: ILE-3 fixtures of hardware revisions 15 and above
Cable required: TTL-232R-3V3-2MM FTDI cable
Location: The FTDI port is located on the side of the fixture adjacent to the serial number label within a compartment that requires the removal of four screws to access.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: No
Driver required for Windows OS: No
Serial number beginning in 04
Model: DLE
Cable required: TTL-232R-3V3-2MM FTDI cable
Location: The FTDI port is located beneath the motion sensor cover. Remove the sensor cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Please exercise caution while the motion sensor cover is removed to avoid touching or getting debris on sensitive components such as the motion sensor.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: No
Driver required for Windows OS: No
Serial number beginning in 06
Model: DLA - LLE/I/R/S/E
Cable required: Direct connection not supported.
Serial number beginning in 0C
Model: DLA-V
Cable required: Specialized cable manufactured by SiteWorx. Cable is not commercially available. Certified Resellers should contact support@siteworx.io
Location: The port is located beneath the motion sensor cover. Remove the sensor cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Please exercise caution while the motion sensor cover is removed to avoid touching or getting debris on sensitive components such as the motion sensor.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: Yes
Driver required for Windows OS: No
Serial number beginning in 0D
Model: DLA-M
Cable required: Direct connection not supported.
Serial number beginning in 0A
CLE fixtures have serial numbers beginning in 0A. The cable required to connect to a CLE caries based on the model and hardware revision.
CLE-ST of hardware revision less than 30
Cable required: TTL-232R-3V3-2MM FTDI cable
Location: The FTDI port is located beneath the motion sensor cover. Remove the sensor cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Please exercise caution while the motion sensor cover is removed to avoid touching or getting debris on sensitive components such as the motion sensor.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: No
Driver required for Windows OS: No
CLE-ST of hardware revision greater than 30
Cable required: Specialized cable manufactured by SiteWorx. Cable is not commercially available. Certified Resellers should contact support@siteworx.io
Location: The port is located beneath the motion sensor cover. Remove the sensor cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Please exercise caution while the motion sensor cover is removed to avoid touching or getting debris on sensitive components such as the motion sensor.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: Yes
Driver required for Windows OS: No
CLE-HV
Cable required: Specialized cable manufactured by SiteWorx. Cable is not commercially available. Certified Resellers should contact support@siteworx.io
Location: The port is located beneath the motion sensor cover. Remove the sensor cover by twisting counter-clockwise. Please exercise caution while the motion sensor cover is removed to avoid touching or getting debris on sensitive components such as the motion sensor.
Does fixture need to be powered for wired communication: Yes
Driver required for Windows OS: No
Serial number beginning in 14
Model: RLE
Cable required: Specialized cable manufactured by SiteWorx. Cable is not commercially available. Certified Resellers should contact support@siteworx.io
Location: The motion sensor puck can be removed by rotating counter-clockwise. A specialized adapter provided by Digital Lumens can then be inserted between the motion sensor puck and RLE fixture to allow for communication via USB cable while the fixture is powered.
Driver required for Windows OS: No
Commission using USB Cable
Make sure you have the correct USB cable. If you need an FTDI cable, one can be purchased from online retailers such as DigiKey (link). Ensure you have the TTL-232R-3V3-2MM FTDI cable, other models will not work properly.
- Open Commissioner
- Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable
- Click Add Fixtures (if necessary, add a Zone first)
- In the dialog, select the option "connecting to them using a USB cable" then click Next
- Commissioner will search for an connect to the fixture. Once connected, information about the fixture will be displayed
- Enter a name and select a Zone for the fixture, then click Program Now
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