Product Guide
AT-BB-IN
RF input unit
Overview
The AT-BB-IN Input Unit provides a control interface
between a lighting system and external devices such as:
 Button/switch plates
 Security systems
 AV equipment
The unit features seven Volt-free switch inputs that can be
activated by the contact closure of push-buttons, switches,
or relays.
Activating an input causes the unit to transmit a RF control
message to other devices, triggering various actions such
as recalling a scene, raising/lowering light levels, turning
override on/off, starting and stopping sequences, etc.
The integral RF transceiver allows wireless communication
with other An-10® compatible products. All functionality is
fully programmable using an infrared handset (e.g. the
UHS4 or UNLCDHS) or PC based ALC programming
software.
The unit is powered either by the internal battery or via an
external 12Vdc supply.
Features
Front features
Infrared Receiver (IR)
Allows the unit to receive programming commands from an
IR Handset (e.g. the UHS4) when IR Receive mode is
activated (see Config Button and Status LEDs below).
Config Button
Press this to put the unit into IR Receive mode, enabling it
to receive programming commands from an IR Handset.
Status LEDs
These flash Red and/or Green to indicate the following:
IR Receive mode active
at 1 second intervals
Valid setting received
Invalid setting received
Back features
Software reset received
Factory reset received
Battery (type CR2477)
Provides power to the unit if an external supply is not used.
Optional 12Vdc Supply Terminal
To power the unit from an external supply, connect the
supply to this terminal ensuring correct polarity. Refer to
Technical Data on page 8 for power supply specification.
Plug-in RJ45 lead and socket
A short 8 core flat cable with plug that is supplied with each
unit, used to connect the inputs to external devices.
Installation
The AT-BB-IN Input Unit can either be mounted to any
suitable solid surface or concealed inside a backbox.
Mounting bracket location
for surface mounting.
Surface Mounting Method
Fit the two snap-on mounting brackets on the back side of
the unit as shown in opposite.
Use the holes in the mounting brackets to affix the unit to a
wall or other solid surface using suitable screw fixings.
Backbox Mounting Method
For unsecured fixing, the unit can be simply placed inside
a UK or European backbox (without fitting the snap-on
mounting brackets). This enables a proprietary switch
plate to be connected and screwed to the backbox.
Alternatively, for secured fixing, fit the two snap-on
mounting brackets on the front side of the unit as shown
opposite. The unit can then be secured to the backbox
using suitable fixing screws (up to M3.5).
Mounting bracket location for
secured backbox mounting.
NOTE: The mounting bracket holes are spaced to suit
either a UK (60.3mm pitch) or European (60mm pitch)
backbox.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the fixing screws as
this may cause the brackets to split.
Electrical connection
Connections to the AT-BB-IN Input Unit are made via the
RJ45 lead supplied. The lead has 8 wires, comprising 7
switch inputs plus a common connection (see below).
Each input can be configured (using the Switch Type
parameter) for use with either momentary or latching type
buttons and switches.
Connect the lead wires to suitable push-buttons or switches  Momentary operation is the default, used for normallyas required (see wiring examples on page 3).
open push-buttons or centre-retractive type switches.
Each input has two possible states:
 Latching operation is typically used for toggle type
switches that remain in either a closed or open state.
 Inactive when the input is unconnected
(i.e. open circuit), and
 Active when the input is connected to common,
(i.e. during button or switch closure).
Input connection identification
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Latching Mode is not suited to battery
operation due to the continuous current drain while a switch
is closed. An external 12V power supply must, therefore,
Wiring examples
Example 1: Using individual push-buttons
Example 2: Using centre retractive switches
Example 3: Using latching switches (for use with external 12Vdc supply only)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Latching Mode is not suited to
battery operation due to the
continuous current drain while a
switch is closed. An external 12V
power supply must, therefore, be
connected if Latching Mode is used.
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Basic programming
The functionality of the AT-BB-IN Input Unit is controlled by a number of parameters which can be changed or
programmed by any of the following devices:
 UHS4 Infrared Handset
 UNLCDHS Infrared Handset (with LCD). See advanced programming section starting on page 6.
 ALC programming software + AT-PC-USB RF USB Dongle
This product guide shows how to program the AT-BB-IN using the UHS and UNLCDHS.
Step 1: Entry into Configuration mode
Configuration parameters can be programmed via Infrared or RF commands.
For RF command connect the AT-PC-USB and run ALC programming
software.
Function
Entry
IR mode
Press button momentarily to enable IR data reception
Timeout
30secs
LED
indication
Turns On red LED to state IR mode is enabled.
Blinks green Led if parameter is programmed correctly.
Blinks red Led if parameter is not programmed correctly.
Step 2: Set input channel addresses
The addressing for an input channel defines the devices that
will respond to any control messages sent by the input unit.
For example, activating an input that has its Local Code set to
1, generates a control message that will only be actioned by
devices that also have a Local Code of 1.
To program the settings for a specific input channel you must
specify the appropriate channel number (i.e.1 to 7) using the
programming device.
If no channel number (or channel 0) is specified, all input
channels will be set to the same address.
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RF mode
Press button for 3 secs to activate
configuration via RF commands
Every time a config parameter is
received in active mode it will set
timeout to 10secs.
Turn On green LED to state RF
mode is enabled.
Basic programming
Step 3: Choose a preset configuration
To simplify the programming of commonly used applications, a number of Preset Configurations are available. Preset 0
is implemented by default.

Preset 0 will set default values in circuit mode for Momentary type switch and preset 3 will set default values for
Latch type switch.

Preset10 will set default values in scene mode for Momentary type switch and preset 13 will set default values for
Latch type switch.

Addressing parameters will not change on changing presets.

Configuration parameters will not change between Preset 0, 1, 2 for circuit mode and between preset 10, 11 and
12 for scene mode.

Hint: Where scene numbers or channel numbers are given in a Preset Configuration, these can be changed (after
applying the Preset) by using the Map Scene/Channel to Button/Input command. Refer to the UHS4 user
instructions for further assistance.
Circuit mode
Toggle=On/off/raise/lower
Preset No.
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Function
Circuit No.
On Level
On time
Switch type
On / Up
1
100
255
M
Off/down
1
0
0
M
On / Up
2
100
255
M
Off/down
2
0
0
M
On/up
3
100
255
M
Off/down
3
0
0
M
Em Test
Function
Circuit No.
On Level
On time
Switch type
On
1
100
255
M
Off
1
0
0
M
On
2
100
255
M
Off
2
0
0
M
On
3
100
255
M
Off
3
0
0
M
Em Test
Function
Circuit No.
Switch type
Toggle
1
M
Toggle
2
M
Toggle
3
M
Toggle
O4
M
Toggle
5
M
Toggle
6
M
Em Test
Function
Circuit No.
On Level
On time
Switch type
On/Off
1
100/0
255/0
L
On/Off
2
100/0
255/0
L
On/Off
3
100/0
255/0
L
On/Off
4
100/0
255/0
L
On/Off
5
100/0
255/0
L
On/Off
6
100/0
255/0
L
Em Test
0
(default)
1
2
3
L
L
L
L
Scene mode
Toggle=On/off/raise/lower
Preset No.
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7
Function
Scene No.
On time
Switch type
On
1
255
M
On
2
255
M
On
3
255
M
On
4
255
M
Up
Active
Scene
M
Down
Active
Scene
M
Off
11
Function
Scene No.
On time
Switch type
On/Up
1
255
M
Off/Down
1
0
M
On/up
2
255
M
Off/down
2
0
M
On/Up
3
255
M
Off/Down
3
0
M
Off
12
Function
Scene No.
Switch type
Toggle
1
M
Toggle
2
M
Toggle
3
M
Toggle
4
M
Toggle
5
M
Toggle
6
M
Off
Function
Scene No.
On time
Switch type
On/Off
1
255 / 0
L
On/Off
2
255 / 0
L
On/Off
3
255 / 0
L
On/Off
4
255 / 0
L
On/Off
5
255 / 0
L
On/Off
6
255 / 0
L
Off
Off
10
13
M
M
M
L
Key - switch types
M
Momentary push to make switch
L
Latching switch
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Advanced programming (UNLCDHS)
Input Behaviour
Changes in the state of an input (e.g. from inactive to
active) generate different events that can then be used to
trigger various control functions.
The events generated depend on whether momentary or
latching mode is selected (via the Switch Type parameter “Param Set”).
Control Functions
Each type of input event can be used to trigger any of the
following control functions:
 Scene Select
used to select a specific lighting scene. Depending on
the input channel addressing both Local and/or Area
scenes can be selected.
Momentary Mode Operation
 Scene Raise or Lower
In this mode the input is usually inactive (open circuit) and
used to increase or decrease the overall lighting levels
only active (shorted to common) when the button or switch
for the currently active scene.
is pressed. This gives rise to four possible input events:
 Circuit Absolute Level
 Single Press
used to set the level of a specific output channel.
 Double Press
 Circuit Raise or Lower
 Long Press – Hold (switch closed for longer than 300ms)
used to increase or decrease the level of a specific
 Long Press – Release (switch opened after Long Press – Hold)
output channel.
 Sequence Control
Latching Mode Operation
used to start, stop or pause a sequence of scenes.
This mode is typically used for toggle type switches that
 Override Control
remain in either a closed or open state for long periods.
used to select global override scenes, typically during
Latching mode, therefore, gives rise to two possible events:
emergency situations (e.g. fire evacuation).
 Pressed (switch closed)
 Emergency Test
 Released (switch open)
used to test device/systems for correct operation during
Programming notes
 By default at first Power On Addressing parameters will be set to default values. Set addressing parameters as
required.
 Select the required Preset from the Device Config menu from handset. If the user wants to operate in circuit mode,
before selecting any preset select preset 0. This will set all circuit mode parameters to default. Now select the
required preset and change the parameters in configuration as required. Similarly for Scene mode operation select
Preset 10 first and then required preset.
 To configure custom parameters from the handset. Navigate to “Input channels”, AN10 Select Product AT-BBIN-RF Input Channels. Using the Channel Button, select the particular channel to be configured or select “ALL
channels” to configure all channels. Scroll down to “Param Set” and select the correct “Param Set” number for the
type of switch and operation required (see page 7 of product guide).
Example. Two position momentary switch select and send “Param Set” number 41 for each input used.
 Next navigate to “Input Function”, select and send the required input function number for each input (see opposite).
Example. On scene Recall on input 1, select input 1 using the channel button, and send a “Input Function” number 1,
for Off scene recall on input 2, select input 2 and send “Input Function” number 2.
 If it is set to NONE for particular input no action will be generated.
 After these two parameters are set other parameters like Local On scene, On rate etc can be configured .
Parameter Name
Default Value
Range / options
Description
Device Addressing - This will set the addressing parameters for all the channels in input unit.
Local Code
1
1 to 999
This number denotes the local code for all input channels available.
Sub Local Code
Not set
1 to 99
0 to clear
A number corresponding to the Sub Local Code to be controlled by
the associated input channel.
Area Code(s)
Not set
1 to 999
A number corresponding to the Area Code of all input channels. Up to
10 area codes can be set for each channel.
Product ID
Automatically
1 to 999
assigned by the
device
A number used to uniquely identify each device within a range of
devices that are set to the same Local Code.
Building Code
1
A number shared by all devices that belong to the same building or
system.
1 to 999
Individual Input Channel - If a particular channel needs to be modified, press channel button and select particular channel number.
Addressing
Same method as device addressing above. The addressing for each individual input can be changed.
Map to Scene
1
6
1 to 220
1 to 20 for Local scenes.
100 to 220 for area scenes.
Map a scene to the button/input number specified.
Advanced programming (UNLCDHS)
Parameter Name
Default Value
Range / options
Description
Individual Input Channel - continued
Map to Circuit
1
0 to 255
Map a circuit to the button/input number specified.
Fade Time
0
0 to 255
It is same as On Rate for particular channel.
Param Set
0
Events for a latching switch
11 – Edge Press
21 – Edge Release
Events for a toggle latching switch
12 – Edge Press
22 – Edge Release
Events for a momentary switch
41 – Single press
51 – Double press
61 – Single press and hold
71 – Double press and hold
Events for a toggle momentary
switch
42 – Single press
52 – Double press
62 – Single press and hold
72 – Double press and hold
Selects the Input Parameters which are to be modified on the next IR
command.
Input switch can be configured to be active on one of the event
selected.
Input function
0
0.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Selects one of the input functions for the event. Values < 500 will
change the input function with initialisation of all the function
parameters to default.
None
On scene recall
Off scene recall
Scene raise
Scene lower
Scene stop
On at last scene
On at last manual scene
On at last level
On circuit absolute
Off circuit absolute
Circuit raise
Circuit lower
Circuit stop
Run sequence
Pause sequence
Stop sequence
Partition open
Partition close
User override on
User override off
User override release
System override on
System override off
System override release
Emergency test start
Emergency test stop
If the values are offset with 500 it will change input function without
initialisation of all the function parameters to default.
User override will override presence detection and lights will remain
On/Off until new command is issued from input unit.
System Override will override presence detection and any other
command issued by input unit. It is like permanent override only
disabled by system override release command.
Starts/Stop Emergency test.
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
Dbl Press time
39
(400ms)
1 to 999
Time (in 10's of milliseconds) that a second (the double) button press
must occur within before the input action is interpreted as a single
press.
Hold time
98
(1s)
1 to 999
Time (in 10's of milliseconds) that the button must be held down for
before it is interpreted as a press & hold.
Local On Scene /
Level
1
Scene Mode
1 to 220
1 to 20 will select local ON scene.
101 to 220 will select Area ON scene
Circuit Mode
0 to 100 will select Local ON Level
101 to 201 will select Area ON Level.
The local scene request sent to all devices with the same Local Code,
when movement is detected. If input function selected is Scene recall
then this parameter can act as local or area scene depending on the
value set.
Scene Mode
1 to 220
1 to 20 will select local Step scene.
101 to 220 will select Area Step
scene
Circuit Mode
0 to 100 will select Local Step Level
101 to 201 will select Area Step
Level.
If a Local Step Scene is specified this will be requested first when the
Sensor switches off. If a Step Scene is not specified, or if it times out,
the Local Of f Scene will be implemented.
Step Scene is only implemented when no movement is detected
during timeout period.
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
Local Step Scene /
Level
1
If input function selected is On circuit absolute or Off circuit absolute
then if value is set between 0 to 100 it will set Local ON level to the
level set.
If value is set between 101 to 201 it will set Area ON Level to
normalized to 0 to 100% level.
Value of 101 to 201 will correspond to 0 to 100% of light level.
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
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Advanced programming (UNLCDHS)
Parameter Name
Default Value
Range / options
Description
1 to 220
1 to 20 will select local OFF scene.
101 to 220 will select Area OFF
scene
The local scene that is activated to turn the lights off. (says area
scene in UNLCDHS help)
0 to 255
0 – Ignore the on scene
1 to 59 – 1 to 59 in 1 second
increments.
60 to 177 – 1 to 59.5 minutes in 05
minutes increment.
178 to 254 – 1 to 20 hours in 15mins
increment.
255 – Infinite timeout.
This is common On Time parameter between Input function ON/OFF
Scene Recall, ON/OFF Circuit Absolute, Start/Stop Emergency.
Individual Input Channel - continued
Local Off Scene /
Level
Local On Time
20
255
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
Local Step Time
255
0 to 255
Same as Local On time for scene and circuit modes.
This function can only be configured if “Param Set” is configured.
Local On Rate
2 seconds
0 to 255
This is common parameter between input functions depending on
which is enabled. It is common between scene recall, scene raise/
lower, On at last scene, On at last manual scene
On at last level,
Circuit On/Off
Circuit raise/lower.
0 – instant
1 to 59 – 1 to 59 in 1 second
increments.
60 to 177 – 1 to 59.5 minutes in 0.5
minutes increment.
178 to 254 – 1 to 20 hours in 15mins
increment.
255 – Infinite
Local Off Rate
2 seconds
0 to 255
Fade at end of step time to off scene.
This is common parameter between functions scene recall On/Off,
Circuit On/Off, scene raise/lower.
Toggle at Output
No
Yes/No
Enable/disable toggling at the output (eg used by a scene plate).
Toggles between raise/lower of scene or circuit if enabled.
Toggle at input
No
Yes/No
Enable/disable toggling at the input (eg single-button system).
Toggles between Set1 and Set2 parameters. This is used in Preset 2
and 12 for toggle function.
Circuit Number
1
0 to 999
Sets the circuit number for the corresponding input switch function
below.
 On at last level




Sequence Number
On circuit absolute
Off circuit absolute
Circuit raise
Circuit lower
1
0 to 999
Configure the sequence number to be active.
RF Enabled
+Rx+Tx
+Rx+Tx
-Rx+Tx
+Rx-Tx
-Rx-Tx
Enable / disable radio communication between units.
IR Enabled
Yes
Yes/No
Once IR reception is disabled, the only IR command that works is this
one to allow re-enabling. Prevents device from responding to IR.
RF Channel
2
0, 1 or 2
868MHz band radio channels 1G1, 1G2, 1G3with different duty cycle
restrictions
RF Tx Power
3
1 to 7
0=-20dBm, 1=-10dBm, 2=-5dBm, 3=0dBm, 4=+3dBm, 5=+5dBm,
6=+8dBm, 7=+10dBm
Device config menu
Discovery Declare
Send a requested Discovery Declare Presence message and stay
awake.
Soft Reset
Value doesn’t matter
Factory Reset
Preset Config
8
Start the processing from scratch, clearing temporary variables, but
no loss of configs.
Restores factory default settings, also called hard reset. An-10
products require the device code.
0
0 to 3 for circuit mode
10 to 13 for Scene mode
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Replacing the Battery
Press-in the large retaining clip sufficiently to allow the two
halves of the casing to be separated.
Lift out the PCB module, taking care not to damage the
electronic components.
Slide out the battery from its mounting clip and insert a
replacement battery (type CR2477 or equivalent), ensuring
correct polarity.
Carefully reassemble the unit, ensuring that the three
retaining lugs are correctly located before clipping the
casing back together.
Accessing the internal battery
Technical data
Weight
Battery
0.025kg
3Vdc lithium battery,
type CR2477 (supplied with unit)
Battery Life
Greater than 7 years with typical
usage
Optional External Supply Requirements:
Supply Voltage
12Vdc regulated
Supply Current
50mA max.
Supply Power
600mW max.
Terminal Capacity
2.5mm2
Order
code
Region
Radio
frequency
Compliance
blank
European
Union
868MHz
EN300 220-2 V2.1.2
EN301 489-1 V1.8.1
EN301 489-3 V1.2.1
-A2
Australia &
New Zealand
915MHz
Dimensions - without brackets
Dimensions - with brackets
AS/NZS 4268:2008
Receiver Class
2
Transmitter Duty Cycle <10% on g3 band (default band)
<0.1% on g2 band
<1% on g1 band
Range
The maximum RF range between An-10
devices is 100m in free air and up to 30m
indoors. However the materials used within
a building will vary and this will impact upon
the RF range. In reality the nature of how
the An-10’s hybrid-mesh works means that
in most scenarios the individual range of an
An-10 product will not be important.
Temperature
Humidity
Material (casing)
0ºC to 35ºC
5 to 95% non-condensing
Flame retardant polycarbonate
Hereby, CP Electronics Ltd, declares that this AT-BB-IN is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity
may be obtained for CP Electronics Ltd Brent Crescent, London, NW10 7XR, UK.
Part numbers
EBDSPIR-AT-PRM
EBDSPIR-AT-DD
EBDSPIR-AT-AD
AT-SL-R
AT-SL-R-SA
AT-SL-DDR
AT-SL-DDR-SA
AT-SL-ADR
AT-SL-ADR-SA
VITM4-ATMOD
VITM6-ATMOD-AD
VITM6-ATMOD-DD
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RF Ceiling PIR presence detector – DALI/DSI dimming
RF Ceiling PIR presence detector – 1-10V dimming
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RF relay controller (standalone)
RF DALI/DSI + relay controller
RF DALI/DSI + relay controller (standalone)
RF 1-10V + relay controller
RF 1-10V + relay controller (standalone)
RF Switching module
RF VITM6 1-10V module
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EMS 534520
Due to our policy of continual product improvement CP Electronics reserves the right to alter the specification of this product without prior notice.
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Brent Crescent
London
NW10 7XR
United Kingdom
Tel:
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