em-Controller
DESCRIPTION
The Mineglow em-Controller is an industrial lighting controller designed specifically for the Mineglow range of intelligent LED strip lighting.
Developed for mining, tunnelling, conveyors, industrial infrastructure and hazardous environments, the em-Controller provides complete control of lighting colour, direction, pulse patterns and operating modes while integrating seamlessly with existing site networks and automation systems.
The em-Controller can operate as a standalone lighting controller using its built-in manual controls or as part of a fully integrated em-Control system using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Modbus TCP or HTTP/JSON communications.
Purpose-built for harsh industrial environments, the controller enables real-time visual communication through the Mineglow em-Light range, supporting applications such as:
- Emergency evacuation guidance
- Vehicle awareness systems
- Traffic management
- Exclusion zone indication
- Personnel guidance
- Process and operational status indication
- Tunnel and underground mining safety systems
For larger installations, Mineglow em-Repeaters and additional power supplies can be added to extend lighting systems while maintaining synchronised operation across the entire installation.
The em-Controller is configurable through the em-View web interface and features a manual override capability to ensure continued operation during communication outages.
Key Features
- Compatible with Mineglow x-Glo RGB intelligent light strips
- Manual control via integrated front-panel buttons
- User configurable colours and lighting modes
- Static, Pulse, Chase Forward and Chase Reverse operating modes
- Wi-Fi configuration and commissioning interface
- Ethernet 10/100Mbps connectivity
- Modbus TCP integration for PLC, SCADA and automation systems
- HTTP/JSON API for third-party software integration
- Built-in web interface (em-View) for configuration and control
- Expandable using Mineglow em-Repeaters
- Supports installations up to 1000 addressable lighting pixels
Connectivity
Ethernet
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet
- Modbus TCP
- HTTP/JSON API
Wi-Fi
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Configuration access point mode
- Web-based control
- Modbus TCP
- HTTP/JSON API
Supported Software Platforms
- Web browser (em-View)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Mobile devices (iOS and Android web browsers)
- PLC and SCADA systems via Modbus TCP
- Third-party applications via HTTP/JSON API
Lighting Control
The em-Controller allows users to configure:
- Custom colours
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- White
- Amber
Available colours may vary depending on the connected light strip model.
Light Modes
- Static
- Pulse
- Chase
- Individual pixel control (API)
System Expansion
For installations exceeding the maximum dual-supply strip length, Mineglow em-Repeaters can be used to extend lighting systems while maintaining synchronised operation across the entire installation.
Refer to the system length and repeater configuration tables in the product specifications for supported distances.
DESCRIPTION
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Expected Service Life | Up to 10 Years |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +55°C |
| Supply Voltage | 12–50VDC |
| Nominal Operating Voltage | 24VDC |
| Controller Current Consumption | <500mA |
| Outputs | 1 or 2 LED Strips |
| Protection Features | Short Circuit, Over Voltage, Over Current, Over Temperature |
| Communications | Ethernet 10/100Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Industrial Protocols | Modbus TCP |
| API Support | HTTP / JSON |
| Configuration Interface | em-View Web Interface |
| Supported Colours | Red, Green, Blue, White, Amber, RGB, RGBW, User Defined |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
| Certifications | AS/NZS 4417, AS/NZS IEC 61347.2.13:2013, AS/NZS 61347.1:2002 |
Applications: Underground Mining, Tunnelling, Conveyor Systems, Personnel Guidance, Emergency Escape Lighting, Traffic Management, Vehicle Awareness, Exclusion Zones, Industrial Process Control and Hazard Warning Systems.
System Capacity
| Light Strip Model | Maximum Length Before Repeater Required | Master Units Required | Maximum Repeaters | Maximum System Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Glo-56-24V-RGB-c | 30 | 1 | 16 | 250 |
| x-Glo-L-28-24V-RGB-c | 100 | 1 | 16 | 500 |
| x-Glo-14-24V-R-c | 100 | 1 | 4 | 500 |
| x-Glo-14-24V-G-c | 100 | 1 | 4 | 500 |
| x-Glo-14-24V-B-c | 100 | 1 | 4 | 500 |
Typical Package Configuration Examples
| Configuration | x-Glo-56-24V-RGB-c | x-Glo-L-28-24V-RGB-c |
|---|---|---|
| Single Supply Configuration | 15m Maximum Length | 50m Maximum Length |
| Dual Supply Configuration | 30m Maximum Length | 100m Maximum Length |
| Dual Supply + Repeater Configuration | Up to 500m | Up to 500m |
| Maximum em-Repeater Quantity | 16 | 16 |
| Maximum Addressable Pixels | 1000 | 1000 |
Single Supply Configuration
- One power supply feeding the em-Controller and light strip.
- Suitable for installations up to 15m (x-Glo-56) or 50m (x-Glo-L-28).
- Power supplied from both ends of the light strip.
- Suitable for installations up to 30m (x-Glo-56) or 100m (x-Glo-L-28).
- Additional power supplies and em-Repeaters used to extend the lighting system.
- Supports installations up to 500m total system length.
- Maintains synchronised lighting effects across the entire installation.
