Poco 4 Guide
POCO 4 INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 1 - GET STARTED
Poco Digital Lighting Control
The Poco Module is a cost-effective, easy-to-install, and set-up onboard digital lighting control system. Poco provides advanced color control over Lumitec Poco-compatible lights through a multi-functional display or connected smart device via the Poco App. The Poco system offers features such as control of light color and intensity, and the ability to preprogram the lights to create custom light scenes and digital switches.
- Simple to install and configure.
- Costs much less than comparable systems.
- 2-wire hookup can be retrofitted with no additional wire runs.
- Controlled through a compatible MFD or connected smart device.
- Works with any standard 2-wire 12vDC or 24vDC electrical system.
Multi-Functional Display
The Poco user interface can be accessed on a compatible MFD when the Poco module is connected via the Ethernet port to the display. Poco is compatible with all major brands (may require an adapter cable on certain brands). A list of displays can be found in the "Important Information" section below.
Poco App
The Poco user interface can also be accessed using the Poco App (via a Bluetooth or WiFi connection), available as a free download on the Apple and Google Play stores. A connection QR code and password will be provided on a sticker that is supplied with the Poco module.
Specifications:
- Will work with 12vDC or 24vDC system.
- 4 output channels (10 amp per/ch). 40 Amp total load across all channels.
- Output channels require power IN (unless adding a 3-wire light).
- Accessory Wire (blue).
- Audio Input 3.5 mm (black).
- LAN Connection to MFD (thick white).
- NMEA/CAN bus Connection (thick black).
Note: You can spread the total amp load across all channels with multiple product families sharing the same physical circuits, yet receiving separate commands. This is known as a “Virtual Circuit”, covered in the next section.
STEP 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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| Manufacture | Model | Connection Type | Adapter Cables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin | 8400, 8600, GPSAMAP 7-9X3, GPSMAP 8X10-24 | WiFi/Ethernet | Not Required |
| Simrad | NSO EVO3/S, NSO EVO2,NSS EVO3, GO | Ethernet Only | Required (Check MFD Manual) |
| B&G | Zeus3/S, Glass Helm, Zeus3/S, Vulcan | Ethernet Only | Required (Check MFD Manual) |
| Lowrance | HDS Live, HDS Carbon, Elite FS | Ethernet Only | Required (Check MFD Manual) |
| Raymarine | Axiom, Axiom Pro, Axiom XL | Ethernet Only | Required (Check MFD Manual) |
| Furuno | TZT9F, TZT12F, TZT16F, TZT19F (Furuno FW 3.5) | Ethernet Only | Required (Check MFD Manual) |
Virtual Circuits
Regarding the Poco system, a Virtual Circuit refers to an actual physical hard-wired circuit containing two or more Lumitec light families that will retain the ability for the light families on the same physical circuit to receive separate commands from the Poco module and behave differently. This is due to the “Smart Light” PLI technology built into the light that will receive all the commands sent from the Poco module, but only react to the commands directed to that specific family. This means you can have multiple light families on the same circuit/channel as long as you do not exceed the max amp limit of 10 amps per channel. Thus, the lighting for the vessel can be spread over all four channels for a max load of 40 amps (watch video to learn more).
Third Orange Wire - What is it for?
Many of Lumitec’s higher-powered lights include a third wire, which is orange, but what is it for? The orange wire is a signal wire that allows you to connect higher-powered lights to the Poco module while supplying current to the lights from a separate source other than the Poco Module. This substantially reduces the amp load on the Poco channel, meaning you can connect more higher-powered lights to a channel without exceeding the max 10 amp limit per channel (watch video to learn more).
How To Update Firmware
Firmware updates for Poco 4 are conveniently built into the latest version of the Poco App. If you go into the configuration menu and see the prompt for "New Firmware Available," simply follow the steps below.
- Connect your phone to the Poco Module WiFi network. Simply scan the QR code located on the Poco Module label/sticker.
- Turn off Bluetooth on your mobile device.
- Launch the Poco app on your mobile device.
- On the "New Firmware Available" prompt, select the OK option.
- Select "Start" then "OK" to launch the installation process.
- When the upgrade is done, select "OK", and the Poco module will reboot to complete the process.
STEP 3 - CONFIGURATION
Select the installation configuration you will be using with your Poco system.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Problem: No lights on Poco. | Cause: Poco is not receiving required power. | Solution: Check power for 10-30 vDC. Check that the fuse is not blown. Check ground wire connection. |
| Problem: No lights on Channel 1, 2, 3, or 4 | Cause: Channel is not receiving power. | Solution: Check power for 10-30 vDC. Check that the fuse is not blown. Check ground wire connection. |
| Problem: Red light on Channel 1, 2, 3, or 4. | Cause: Power is supplied to the Channel from the fuse/breaker panel. | Solution: Turn a light on that channel off/on. The red light should flash amber and turn green. You will have to create Light Groups and Switches in the configuration menu to test this capability if they are not already configured. |
| Problem: Channel light solid Orange. | Cause: Channel dimmed through PWM. | Solution: No action required. |
| Problem: Channel light flashes Orange. | Cause: Poco Data is being transmitted. | Solution: No action required. |
| Problem: Status light on Poco not blinking or Aqua. | Cause: Poco may be frozen due to a corrupted configuration or firmware update. | Solution: Poco factory reset needed. See the reset modes section in the manual. |