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PPA109S Emergency Lighting & Additional Bridges

Overview

The Keilton+autani system includes specialized devices for emergency lighting control, building system integration, and mesh network extension. This article covers the PPA109S Emergency Controller, CR04 Inter-Op Bridge, BG01 485 Bridge, and RP0 Signal Booster.

PPA109S Emergency Lighting Controller

The PPA109S is a UL924-compliant Emergency Lighting Control Device that works with Keilton smart lighting controllers.

Features

Feature Description
Compliance UL924 certified
Function Automatic emergency lighting response
Integration Works with Keilton controllers
Configuration Power fail and restore actions

Adding the PPA109S

  1. Navigate to the Discover page (bottom navigation bar).
  2. Tap Devices in the top selector.
  3. Tap the + button.
  4. Select the PPA109S when it appears.
  5. Tap Add to confirm.

Configuring the PPA109S

  1. On the Discover page, with Devices selected, long press the PPA109S icon.
  2. The configuration page opens.
  3. Tap the device name to rename (optional).

Power Failure Action

Configure what happens when normal power fails:

Option Description
100% All Lights Default - All lights to full brightness
Scene Activate a specific emergency scene
Group + Level Set specific group to specific level

Power Restore Action

Configure what happens when normal power returns:

Option Description
None Default - No action
Scene Activate a specific scene
Group + Level Set group to level (including Auto)

Repeat Interval

Set a repeat interval to periodically reapply the emergency command. This prevents luminaires from accidentally dimming during emergency situations.

Default Configuration

Out of the box, the PPA109S sets the All Lights group to 100% and repeats every 5 seconds when normal power is interrupted, with no action when power is restored. Adjust these to meet the facility's UL924 emergency-lighting requirements.

Emergency Function Test

The PPA109S has a test button on its housing that simulates a normal-power failure so you can verify the emergency response. Press and hold the button to enter emergency mode; release it to return to normal lighting. A connector for an external push button is also provided for remote testing.

Warning

Do not connect the test-button connector to any load or input voltage.

CR04 Inter-Op Bridge

The CR04 connects your Keilton system to external building automation and demand response systems.

Use Cases

  • Building management system integration
  • Demand response program participation
  • Third-party control system connectivity

Adding the CR04

  1. Plug the CR04 into a USB port.
  2. Navigate to the Discover page (bottom navigation bar).
  3. Tap Devices in the top selector.
  4. Tap the + button.
  5. Select and add the CR04.

Configure Wi-Fi Settings

  1. On the Devices page, press and hold the CR04 icon to open its Wi-Fi configuration page.
  2. Enter the Wi-Fi SSID and password, leave DHCP selected, and tap Send to transmit the settings to the dongle.
  3. Tap Get IP Info to retrieve the assigned IP address (the dongle may take a few seconds to connect).
  4. Record the IP address for future use — or disable DHCP and enter a static IP instead.

Third-party integration (Modbus TCP, REST API, BACnet, and OpenADR / demand response) is covered in the CR04 User's Guide.

Documentation

BG01 485 Bridge

The BG01 provides RS-485 communication capability for integration with industrial protocol systems.

Use Cases

  • Building automation controller integration
  • Energy management systems
  • Industrial control equipment

Adding the BG01

  1. Navigate to the Discover page (bottom navigation bar).
  2. Tap Devices in the top selector.
  3. Tap the + button.
  4. Select the BG01 when it appears.
  5. Add to your zone.

Check Light, Group & Scene IDs

RS-485 integration references devices by their numeric IDs. To look them up in the app, go to More → Light Info, then check the Lights, Groups, and Scenes tabs for their respective IDs.

The RS-485 interface commands and integration examples are in the BG01 485 Bridge Instructions.

Documentation

RP0 Signal Booster

The RP0 extends mesh network coverage in challenging environments where wireless signals may not reach all fixtures reliably.

When to Use

  • Large spaces with distant fixtures
  • Areas with signal-blocking obstacles
  • Installations with weak mesh connectivity
  • Spaces with concrete or metal barriers

Adding the RP0

  1. Plug the RP0 into a USB port.
  2. Navigate to the Discover page (bottom navigation bar).
  3. Tap Devices in the top selector.
  4. Tap the + button.
  5. Select and add to your zone.

Critical: Zone Association

Important

The RP0 must be added to the zone being commissioned.

When moving to commission a different zone: 1. Delete the RP0 from the current zone 2. Add it to the next zone

The RP0 extends coverage only for the zone it's associated with.

Placement

Position the RP0 strategically between: - The main mesh network (well-connected fixtures) - Distant or poorly-connected fixtures

Resetting the RP0

Reset the RP0 when moving it between zones or troubleshooting connectivity. Three methods:

  1. Device Info — on the Devices page, tap the − button, select the RP0, and Delete (removing it from the zone resets it).
  2. Nearby Lights — More → Nearby Lights, swipe left on the RP0, and tap Reset (the zone must show Connected first).
  3. Reset button — press and hold the RP0's reset button for 3 seconds (fastest for resetting several units without the app).

Using the RP0 while commissioning, configuring, or updating

  • Commissioning distant/high fixtures: reset the RP0 to factory settings, keep it within ~3 ft of your phone, and leave it powered — it relays between your phone and far fixtures.
  • Configuring (groups, scenes, schedules, switches): add the RP0 to the zone you're configuring and keep it near your phone so commands reach every fixture.
  • Mesh OTA firmware: update one strong-signal fixture first (it becomes the distributor), stay near it, and keep the RP0 powered — in factory settings for pre-commission updates, or added to the zone for in-service updates.

Adding Devices Summary

All these devices are added via:

  1. Discover page (bottom navigation bar)
  2. Devices tab (top selector)
  3. Tap the + button
  4. Select device when it appears
  5. Add to zone

Documentation Resources

Device Documentation
PPA109S PPA109S Instruction Guide
CR04 CR04 Inter-Op Bridge User's Guide
BG01 BG01 485 Bridge Instructions
RP0 RP0 Commissioning Guide

All product documentation is available on the LiteTrace Resources page.

Troubleshooting

Issue Device Solution
Device not appearing All Check USB power/connection
Emergency action not working PPA109S Verify configuration and test
Integration not responding CR04/BG01 Check external system configuration
Coverage still poor RP0 Reposition or add additional boosters
RP0 not helping other zone RP0 Delete and re-add to correct zone

Quick Reference

Device Function Add From
PPA109S Emergency lighting Discover → Devices → +
CR04 Building automation Discover → Devices → +
BG01 RS-485 integration Discover → Devices → +
RP0 Signal extension Discover → Devices → +