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Wireless Innovative technology, easy to install and programme

l MK Astral™ communicates via a 2 way RF signal

l Wireless technology offers end user flexibility and peace of mind

MEShOffers the most reliable wireless communication system

l MK Astral™ devices link together in a network to form a MESH

l Signals can be routed around obstacles

interoperableExpandable system beyond lighting and blind control

l Z-Wave® has been adopted by more than 160 companies

l Integrate to other systems using a Smart Interface with RS232 connectivity

l Fully compatible with the Dianemo Home Control solution

Energy Saving Control lighting to reduce energy usage

l When in standby mode MK Astral™ mains powered devices are designed to consume <1 watt

let there be lightMK Astral™, the advanced lighting system from MK Electric, brings out the best in your environment and is the ideal lighting and blind control solution if you are looking to enhance the ambience and atmosphere in any room or residence.

Used in conjunction with the Dianemo system, MK Astral™ can be part of a full Home Control solution.

Providing sophisticated and inspirational lighting control, MK Astral™ is an extremely versatile and intelligent system, which incorporates the award winning Z-Wave® RF communications technology from Zensys (now part of Sigma Designs), ensuring the ultimate in both reliability and flexibility.

With the freedom to create the perfect lighting scenes for home or business environments, MK Astral™ is the obvious choice for those who value ease and confidence of operation.

range introduction features and benefits

Z-Wave®

Products that speak Z-Wave® work together better


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wireless

innovative technology, easy to installand program

MESH

offers the mostreliable wireless

communication system

interoperable

expandable systemwith many Z-Wavebased applications

energy saving

control lightingto reduce

energy usage

technical hotline +44 (0)1268 563720 wireless | wiring devices

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reliable rF TechnologyThe RF we use within our products is 2 way and MESH based. This means that all our devices are linked together in a robust network, to give the most reliable RF performance.

remember - If a RF signal cannot reach its target device it will automatically re-route through other devices in the network.

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BEDROOMLIVING

convenienceControl any light from any point in your home – they do not need to be wired together

reliabilityMains powered devices form a MESH network - multi communication paths are established to give the most reliable RF performance

FlexibilityIdeal for retrofit and new build - can be installed into existing lighting circuits, no need for additional wiring

confidenceAll devices are transmitters and receivers – the user gets positive acknowledgement that his instructions have been received at all target devices

atmosphereDiffering ways to control the lighting are offered - Scene and Group control give the freedom to create the perfect lighting scenarios, with dramatically differing effects

Occupancy simulationA standard security feature – simply set your lights to repeat the last 24 hours of activity at the push of a single button

rapid installation and connectionUses standard installation practices - fits a 35mm BS back box and has familiar electrical connections

blindsInclude DC powered blinds into any lighting scene

choice of lampsCompatible with most types of lamps - including standard incandescent, halogen and compact fluorescent*

Extensive solutionsUses Zensys, a proven RF platform – allows unparalleled control over curtains, blinds etc using equipment from over 180 manufacturers

Great looksNumerous faceplate finishes are available to match your décor and taste and blends effortlessly with the ergonomically designed remote control, the use of multi coloured LEDs extend across all products to give clear common and informative indications to the user

*neutral or Low Energy Lighting Adaptor may be required

Remote Control 1 Gang Battery Controller Module with white (wHI) Fascia

1 Gang Switch Module with Brushed Stainless Steel (BSS B) Fascia

2 Gang 300w Dimmer Module

2 Gang Dimmer Polished Brass (PBR B) Fascia

l The Dianemo system allows

easy to use control of even

the most sophisticated home

entertainment equipment

l Security control is fully

integrated into the Dianemo

system

l Control the room environment

from wherever you are

l Access your Dianemo system

from anywhere at any time

l The Dianemo system works with

a wide range of communication

protocols, IP, Z-Wave, RS232,

RS485, infra-red (IR) and WiFi.

l Media Managers‘ control

all aspects of the Dianemo

system and these can be easily

added into any new device

allowing easy control of all new

equipment.

l The system architecture is

designed to easily accommodate

new technologies as they come

along.

To find out more visit

www.mkelectric.co.uk

Controls

iPad iPod Touch Smartphone iPhone Touch Screen laptop Pc

Dianemo Nerve Centre

heating

MK astral™ lighting

Security – intruder / ccTv

Satellite

Entry Phone

Personal Photographs

cd

dvd

radio

Personal video

air conditioningblind

controls

Future proof your home automation

The Dianemo® System, integrated with MK

Astral™ advanced lighting and blind controls,

offers a cost effective, future proof, flexible

home control system that can be integrated

into any internal or external space, along with

a host of other products and services.


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Product Selector Remote Control and Battery Controllers

MainsControllerModules

LRC14ULBS

LIM1UC

LIM2UC

LIB1UCHA

LIB2UCHA

LRC14ULBS Remote ContRol

LIB1UCHA 1 GanG BatteRy ContRolleR

LIB2UCHA 2 GanG BatteRy ContRolleR

Select the appropriate 1 Gang or 2 Gang Dimmer Fascia for your Battery Controller module.

operating Frequency 868.4 mHz

LIM1UC 1 GanG mainS ContRolleR moDule

LIM2UC 2 GanG mainS ContRolleR moDule

Select the appropriate 1 Gang or 2 Gang Dimmer Fascia for your mains Controller module.

operating Frequency 868.4 mHz

mountinG BoxeS aRe RequiReD FoR mainS ContRolleR moDuleS, SwitCH moDuleS anD DimmeR moDuleS

mountinG BoxeS: Flush 35mm


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When selecting products for your installation – follow these 6 easy steps

Select the Primary controller

We recommend a Remote Control, though this could be a Battery Controller

Select the Switching and dimming Modules you require

We offer a range of these modules in both 1 and 2 Gang versions with various power ratings

Select any additional controllers you require

In addition to the Remote Control, we offer Mains and Battery Powered Controllers in both 1 and 2 Gang versions

Select the aesthetic faceplates to suit your requirements

These are supplied in a wide range of colours in both plastic and metal aesthetic finishes

Extend the system beyond lighting control

Choose from PIRs, Plug-Through Switches and Dimmers, Blind Controllers or other interfaces to create a more complete home automation system.

it is important to be fully conversant with the wiring requirements and loading capabilities of the MK astral™ system before placing your order – if unsure please get in contact.

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SwitchModules

DimmerModules

Fluorescent DimmerModules

LSM11UC LDM31UC LFD51UC

LDM32UC LFD52UC

LDM61UC

LSM12UC

LSM11UC 1 GanG 10ax SwitCH moDule

LSM12UC 2 GanG 10ax SwitCH moDule

Select the appropriate 1 Gang or 2 Gang Switch Fascia for your Switch Controller module.

Suitable for use with the following load types and maximum load ratings only.

GlS / tungsten filament 25 - 2400w

tungsten halogen 25 - 2000w

Fluorescent tubes with ferro-magnetic ballast and power factor correction 18 - 1800w

maximum load capacitance 140µF

Fluorescent tubes with electronic ballast* (eg 30 x 18w tubes/ballasts) 18 - 540w

Compact fluorescent (low energy) lamps* 25 - 750w

elV tungsten halogen ferro-magnetic or electronic transformers* 25 - 1500Va

* requires neutral connection to switch

BS en 60669-2-1 BS en 61000-6-1 / 3 etSi en 301489-1 / 2 etSi en 300220-1/ 2

LDM31UC 1 GanG 300w DimmeR moDule



Select the appropriate 1 Gang or 2 Gang Dimmer Fascia for your Dimmer Controller module.

Suitable for use with the following load types and maximum load ratings only.

1G 300W Dimmer GlS tungsten filament tungstent Halogen 25-300w

12V elV tungsten halogen with wirewound or electronic transformers 35-300Va

1G 600W Dimmer GlS tungsten filament tungstent Halogen 25-600w

12V elV tungsten halogen with wirewound or electronic transformers 35-600Va

2G 600W Dimmer GlS tungsten filament tungsten Halogen 25-300w/channel

12V elV tungsten halogen with wirewound or electronic transformers 35-300Va/channel

not suitable for any other load type. Do not use different types of lamp on the same load circuit.

LFD51UC 1GanG 6ax FluoReSCent DimmeR

LFD52UC 2GanG 6ax FluoReSCent DimmeR

Select the appropriate 1 Gang or 2 Gang Dimmer Fascia for your Dimmer Controller module.

Rated switching current per output channel is 6ax

each channel can support up to 10 analogue dimmable ballasts of 0-10V or 1-10V type, used to drive Fluorescent or leD loads

Suitable for use with source type ballasts only.

not suitable for any other load type.

Do not use different types of lamp on the same load circuit.

if your lighting control point has no neutral wired to it and you are switching

· Compact Fluorescent and leD lamps

· low energy, fluorescent or leD lighting with separate ballasts

you may need to fit a low energy lighting adapter. Please call technical Services at +44 (0) 1268 563720 for further information.


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SwitchFascias

DimmerFasciasalso used for Battery and Mains Controllers

1 GANG 1 GANG2 GANG 2 GANG

Finishes – MeTAL The FinAL suFFix represenTs The coLour oF inserTs. W = WhiTe inserTs, B = BLAck inserTs

Brushed sTAinLess sTeeL (Bss)

LSF21BSSW

LSF21BSSB

LSF22BSSW

LSF22BSSB

LDF21BSSW

LDF21BSSB

LDF22BSSW

LDF22BSSB

LAcQuered Brushed sTeeL (LBs)

LSF21LBSW

LSF21LBSB

LSF22LBSW

LSF22LBSB

LDF21LBSW

LDF21LBSB

LDF22LBSW

LDF22LBSB

poLished BrAss (pBr) LSF21PBRB LSF22PBRB LDF21PBRB LDF22PBRB

poLished chroMe (poc) LSF21POCB LSF22POCB LDF21POCB LDF22POCB

Finishes – pLAsTicTiTAniuM (TTA)

LSF11TTA LSF12TTA LDF11TTA LDF12TTA

chArcoAL (chA) LSF11CHA LSF12CHA LDF11CHA LDF12CHA

chAMpAgne (chM)

LSF11CHM LSF12CHM LDF11CHM LDF12CHM

WhiTe (Whi)

LSF11WHI LSF12WHI LDF11WHI LDF12WHI


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PIR Detector Blind Controller Module

Plug-Through Switch/DimmerModule

Interfaces

LRC130 LPIR1U LDBC1U LPTSM1U LSI1UwHI

LPTDM1U

LPIR1U PiR DeteCtoR

868.4mHz

up to 50m RF range (open field)

Can control a group of up to 5 devices

6 to 12m Range detection range

100° field of view

adjustable time on period 5sec to 12 min

low battery indicator

Supplied with batteries and wall fixings

Battery-powered 3 x aa supplied

For indoor use only

Please note the PiR unit cannot be associated to the 2nd Gang of a 2 Gang Product; only 1 PiR can be associated to any group

LDBC1U DC BlinD ContRolleR

868.4mHz


DC powered

on board independent control of blind

Stop at any point between fully open and fully close

Self calibrating in use

For indoor use only

Suitable for use with 8 to 30V DC Powered Blinds

5a rated load

Please note the power supply and motor required to power the DC blind is provided with the blind and not the astral controller.

lDBC1u can be included into lighting scenes

LPTSM1U 1 GanG 600w SwitCH moDule

LPTDM1U 1 GanG 400w DimmeR moDule

Suitable for use with GlS, incandescent, tungsten Filament or mains Halogen lighting

max load for switch: 600w

max load for dimmer: 400w

Can be controlled from: mK astral™ devices when included into a system; on product control via push buttonallows operation of plug in stand and table lamps

load status indicator

mains powered

internal fuse protection against overload or short circuit

low standby power consumption


Responds to system all off commands

Can be included into lighting scenes

LSI1UWHI SmaRt inteRFaCe

Apple iOS interface Option:

wiFi to Z-wave interface for use with wiFi Routers in conjunction with the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

use with the mK astral app to control individual mK astral devices and user designated scenes.

all devices can be allocated to rooms and appropriately named.

Can instigate Holiday mode.

used in Conjunction with downloadable mK astral app from itunes app store

rS232 interface Option:

RS232 interface to allow control of Z-wave devices by third party computer based product with RS232 communications port.

used in conjunction with 3rd Party generated software - not supplied by mK electric.

(AvAILABLE EARLy 2012)

Accessories

LRC130 alteRnatiVe ButtonS FoR Remote ContRol (PaCK ContainS 30 VaRiationS)


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