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OMEGA
SMART STAIR LED LIGHTING CONTROLLER
model EXCLUSIVE
operated with an Android app
USER MANUAL
v0.0.2
Download the full-color version of this manual from magicstairlighting.com, tab DOWNLOADS,
where you will also find a comprehensive guide to installing smart stair LED lighting system.
In accordance with the provisions of the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) it is
forbidden to place with other waste any waste equipment marked with a crossed-out bin symbol.
The user, wanting to get rid of electronic equipment or services, is obliged to return it to a waste equipment collection point.
Applicable restrictions have been introduced on order to restrict the amount of waste generated from waste electronic
equipment.
This equipment does not contain any hazardous ingredients that may have a particularly negative impact on the environment
and human health.
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1 PURPOSE
OMEGA is a microprocessor controller for multi-spot LED lighting, intended for LED lighting of staircases
(and other passageways), with separate control of each lamp. It can be operated with a mobile app for
Android 5.0 or newer (e.g. on mobile phones or tablets) via the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 4.0)
technology. Omega is the ‘Exclusive’ model of smartLEDs staircase controllers.
The basic function of the controller is switching on LED lamps (simultaneously or consecutively), and
switching them off after a predetermined time. Some other functions include: smoothing out the
switching on/off; constant backlight lighting; warning when the lights are about to switch off; dimming
lights.
The OMEGA controller includes:
built-in smart dusk switch (IDS) with separate light sensor, which disables the controller during
daylight; light sensor can be placed either indoors or outdoors;
built-in real-time clock (RTC).
2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 Terminals
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2.1.1 Power supply
The controller requires external power supply with regulated DC output, safety extra-low voltage (SELV)
in the range of 8–24 V DC (typically: 12V DC); it should also have a minimum current load of 200 mA. The
power is supplied to the GND terminal (ground, minus) and the 12V terminal (plus).
CAUTION! Only use power supplies marked with galvanic insulation of the output voltage from the
mains supply.
2.1.2 Inputs
UP – controls the light movement up;
MID – controls the light movement up and down from the mid-floor;
DN – controls the light movement down;
DIS – input used to disable the controller (by connecting the light sensor, external switch or timer).
Only potential-free signals of either connection (ZERO) or non-connection (ONE) to the ground GND can
be applied to the controller’s inputs.
CAUTION! Only use external dusk sensors, switches and timers marked with galvanic insulation of the
output voltage from the mains supply.
2.1.3 Outputs
OMEGA has 23 outputs L1–L23 that control the LED lamps connected to them. Any LED lamps may be
used, provided that they are supplied from a DC SELV power supply (up to 24 V) with a galvanic
insulation of the output voltage from the mains supply. The maximum current must not exceed 2A per
output. The outputs L1–L23 are connected with the minus (cathode) of the LED lamps.
The outputs can be connected with either dimmable or non-dimmable lamps. Using non-dimmable
lamps disables functions such as smooth switching on/off and constant backlight lighting.
The last two outputs (L22 and L23) may be used as the Master lamp; this lamp is switched on first and
switched off last.
2.2 Integrated Dusk Switch (IDS) with a light sensor
OMEGA is equipped with an integrated dusk switch, and a light sensor (IP67 light probe) is included with
the controller. The IDS responds only to long-term changes in light conditions, ignoring any short-term
fluctuations. As the IDS is smart and does not react to light switched on by the controller, the light
sensor may be used both outdoors and indoors. This makes it more convenient than external dusk
sensors that only work properly with sunlight and must not be exposed to artificial light.
To activate the IDS, (1) connect the light sensor to the DIS and GND terminals; (2) set up the parameter
‘DIS input’ in the OMEGA app (see 3.7 GENERAL CONFIGURATION). Once activated, the IDS will control
the beginning and the end of the DAY mode.
2.3 Real-Time Clock (RTC)
OMEGA is equipped with a real-time clock that may be used to switch the controller’s modes of
operation. When the power supply is off, the clock is powered by a replaceable battery (even for
months). The clock is synchronized automatically every day the Android mobile device connects for at
least 1 minute with the controller.
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2.4 Controller’s operation
2.4.1 Operating modes
OMEGA can work in three modes, switched one after another. These are activated and set up from the
CONFIGURATION menu in the app:
DAY (optional) - the controller is disabled, the lamps are either off or backlit constantly;
MAX (compulsory) - the controller is active and all of its functions are available;
NIGHT (optional) - the controller is active like in the active mode but a separate limited set of
functions can be chosen, e.g. switching on the edge lamps only, lower brightness etc.
Mode switching is performed automatically in the order DAY -> MAX -> NIGHT -> DAY -> … Given that
the DAY and NIGHT modes are optional, the alternative combinations are DAY -> MAX -> DAY -> …, MAX
-> NIGHT -> MAX -> …, or just MAX. Starting and ending the DAY mode may be controlled either by the
DIS input or by the clock, while the MAX -> NIGHT and NIGHT -> MAX transitions are controlled by the
clock only.
NOTE: Switching of the modes takes place only when the controller is inactive (either disabled or on
standby).
2.4.2 Controller states
disabled – the only possible state in the DAY mode; dimmable lights are either constantly backlit or
off; non-dimmable lights are off; the controller does not react to signals from the UP, DN or MID
inputs; can switch into the MAX mode with a signal from the DIS input or the clock.
standby – a state possible in the MAX and NIGHT modes when none of the inputs UP, DN or MID are
active; dimmable lights are backlit or off; non-dimmable lights are off. In this state, the controller
may switch either into the active state or into another mode.
active – a state possible in the MAX and NIGHT modes; the controller carries out the lighting
sequence consisting of: switching on the lights; lights on phase; warning (only in the MAX mode);
and finally switching off. At the end of the active state the controller moves into standby.
2.4.3 Switching on the lights
This is the first phase of the active state. There are two available styles: ‘Light wave’ (default) and
‘Simultaneous’. The style of switching on/off the lights and their parameters may be set up (separately
for the MAX and NIGHT modes) in the app (see 3.6 PREFERENCES).
NOTE: If the ‘Switching-on time’ is set to zero, all lamps will switch on simultaneously irrespective of the
style chosen.
‘Light wave’ style – the lamps are switched on one by one with a smoothing effect (subsequent lamps
start lighting up before the previous ones have reached their target luminosity; applies to dimmable
lamps only). The lamps are switched on from the first to the last (if activated by the UP input), from the
last to the first (if activated by the DN input), or from the mid-floor towards both ends at the same time
(if activated by the MID input). If another signal appears at another input, the lamps will start switching
on from the respective end also.
‘Simultaneous’ style - all lamps are switched on simultaneously (smoothly in the case of dimmable
lamps).
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Smoothness of switching on/off can be set for dimmable lamps in a very broad range: at one end of the
scale the target luminosity is reached very gently; at the other almost instantly. For non-dimmable
lamps no smoothing is possible.
Master Lamp (used as the main (ceiling, wall) lamp or to illuminate the handrail) – if used, is switched on
first (either before or together with the first regular lamp, depending on the settings) and switched off
last.
2.4.4 Lamps on
Once the lamps are switched on, they remain on for a predefined time (Lights-on time). This time will be
extended if any of the UP, DN or MID inputs receive a signal.
2.4.5 Warning
This is an optional phase of the active state (activated in the app’s GENERAL CONFIGURATION menu).
This signal notifies the user the light is about to switch off and separates the ‘lights-on’ phase from the
‘switching-off’ phase. After the warning signal the system waits for a predefined time for the user to
react. This may be repeated a number of times. The warning signal may either: dim all the lamps for a
while; alternately dim the odd and even lamps; or consecutively dim subsequent lamps, moving back
and forth (pendulum effect). Warning type is set in the app’s PREFERENCES menu.
2.4.6 Switching off the lights
The final phase of the active state is the switching off of the lamps. The lamps are switched off either in
the same or opposite order as they were switched on. The Master Lamp (if set) is switched off after the
last ordinary lamp. The Smoothness parameter is the same as for switching on.
NOTE: If the parameter ‘Switching-off time’ is set to zero, all lamps will be switched off simultaneously
independently of the set Switching-on/off style.
3 OMEGA smartLEDs EN app
3.1 Introduction
OMEGA smartLEDs EN is the English version of the app, which provides a comfortable way to configure
and remotely control the controller as well as easy diagnostics and commissioning of the installation.
The app communicates with the controller via a modern wireless protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE
4.0).
The app runs on any device with Android 5.0 or newer and Bluetooth BLE 4.0.
3.2 Installation
Install the app from Google Play shop on Android device (search for the app name:
OMEGA_smartLEDs_EN or use the QR code from the last page of this manual) or download the app from
magicstairlighting.com (tab DOWNLOADS) and install.
3.3 Using the app for the first time
The app should be run only after the Bluetooth function on your Android device is activated and the
OMEGA controller has been switched on.
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WARNING! Do not try to pair your device with the controller; this will not work and may lead to
unpredictable state of Bluetooth connection.
After starting, the app connects with the controller: first, it scans the available Bluetooth devices and
connects with the smartLEDs controller automatically if only one is available; if there are more
smartLEDs controllers available, it asks the user to choose which one to connect to. Once connected, the
app loads the controller’s current settings and automatically moves to the CONTROL PANEL screen.
NOTE: When connected to the controller, do not keep the app in any screen other than the CONTROL
PANEL. This is the only screen which enables normal operation of the controller. Other screens put
the controller in special modes which block some of its functions. Whenever you use any of the
other screens, make sure to either return to the CONTROL PANEL, or terminate the connection with
the controller or close the app by pressing Back button (IMPORTANT: pressing Home button
doesn’t close the app; it only hides the app behind the Home screen of the device).
3.4 App screens
In the app there are five screens:
1. CONTROL PANEL - shows the current mode and state of the controller, and allows full control over
the controller (switching the lamps on, also permanently, switching them off, enforcing operating
modes, etc.)
2. PREFERENCES - adjusts the preferred settings of the controller.
3. GENERAL CONFIGURATION (installer level screen) - sets the controller’s basic parameters. Access to
this screen is secured by a password.
4. SERVICE AND COMMISSINING (installer level screen) - displays the current state of the controller and
the installation and helps diagnose potential problems quickly. Access to this screen is secured by a
password.
5. BLUETOOTH - displays the state of the connection between the app and the controller (CONNECTED,
SCANNING, CONTROLLERS FOUND, CONNECTION LOST, NO CONNECTION) and allows to disconnect
or reconnect.
3.5 CONTROL PANEL screen
At the top of the screen the operating mode and state of the controller are displayed. Next to it may
appear a ‘SHORTEN’ button which terminates the current lights-on or warning phase. Below there are:
SWITCH PERMANENT ON button which switches on lights permanently;
three ‘TURN ON’ buttons which start off the lighting sequence in the direction indicated by the
arrows;
MAX, NIGHT and DAY MODE buttons which override the normal mode resulting from the DIS input
or the clock state.
NOTE: These buttons override the controller’s standard operation (the controller will not change its
operating mode as long as any of the MAX, NIGHT and DAY MODE buttons are selected).
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At the bottom of the screen there are navigation buttons which allow moving to other app’s screens.
3.6 PREFERENCES screen
The PREFERENCES screen is used to adjust the controller operation to the user's preferences.
NOTE: depending on the current driver configuration, not all options may be available.
The following settings can be changed:
settings of operating modes (MAX, NIGHT and DAY)
clock settings
light wave settings (common for MAX and NIGHT modes)
smoothness setting for switching lights on/off (common for MAX and NIGHT modes)
lights-on time setting (common for MAX and NIGHT modes)
setting the brightness threshold of the dusk switch
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Here's how to change a specific setting. For example, to change the warning time in MAX mode:
expand the MAX mode (by pressing the + button)
expand the Warning function (by pressing the + button)
press CHANGE button next to the appropriate parameter (a slider, input field or set of selection
buttons will open)
(i) move the slider with your finger or (ii) fine-tune the slider by entering the required value in the
input field and accepting by pressing OK or (iii) press the correct selection button (the last option in
this example does not appear); the proposed value will appear in white in the field under the
parameter name
accept the selection by pressing the SET button (only then the value will be sent to the controller,
which will be confirmed by the color changing to yellow)
you can check the function by pressing the DEMO button (if available for the function)
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finish the operation by pressing the SAVE CHANGES button (permanent changes will be saved in the
non-volatile memory of the controller) or ABANDON CHANGES (the values previously saved
permanently will be restored)
WARNING! Until you press the SAVE CHANGES button, the changes made with the SET button are
temporary (termination of the application, as well as switching off the power supply or RESET
of the controller will restore the previously saved values).
3.7 GENERAL CONFIGURATION screen (installer level)
The GENERAL CONFIGURATION screen allows you to set the main installation parameters. Parameters
are set by checking the appropriate checkboxes or providing the correct values as described in the
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previous point. Remember to save permanently your changes by pressing SAVE CHANGES (it is also
possible to withdraw from all unsaved changes by pressing the ABANDON CHANGES button).
This screen also allows you to change the password which provides access to the installer level screens.
3.8 SERVICE AND COMMISSIONING screen (installer level)
The SERVICE AND COMMISSIONING screen allows for fast commissioning of a new installation (see
chapter 8. FIRST START-UP) as well as for easy diagnostics when the functioning of the installation is
incorrect. The screen provides 3 diagnostic functions:
checking the lamps connected to the controller
checking the operation of the controller (regardless of the state of the control inputs)
checking the status and settings of controller inputs
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