luxCONTROL Lighting Control System
OVERVIEW masterCONFIGURATOR
Technical Information
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Overview of masterCONFIGURATOR
Contents:
1. General ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Program overview................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Menu bar and system bar ......................................................................................................... 5
3. Working with masterCONFIGURATOR............................................................................................... 6
3.1 Selecting the DALI bus interface................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Searching the DALI bus for devices.............................................................................................. 7
3.2.1 Searching for devices with a DALI short address.................................................................. 7
3.2.2 Searching for manual control devices ................................................................................... 9
3.3 Grouping devices ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 Checking assignments / localising devices................................................................................. 10
3.5 Device properties, parameters .................................................................................................... 11
4. DALI devices ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 DALI unit (ECG) .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 DALI MSensor ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.1 Assigning the DALI MSensor to a group ............................................................................. 13
4.2.2 DALI MSensor light sensor .................................................................................................. 14
4.2.3 DALI MSensor motion sensor.............................................................................................. 15
4.2.4 DALI MSensor remote control ............................................................................................. 16
4.3 DALI MC...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 DALI TOUCHPANEL................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 DALI Somfy animeo Interface ..................................................................................................... 21
4.6 DALI PS2 Standby ...................................................................................................................... 22
5. Command window ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1 DALI commands.......................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 DSI commands............................................................................................................................ 24
5.3 Timed commands:....................................................................................................................... 25
6. Document version.............................................................................................................................. 26
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1. General
The masterCONFIGURATOR software tool is intended for configuring and setting the parameters for
various TridonicAtco DALI units. It can also be used for addressing and grouping TridonicAtco DALI
units and for setting scenes.
The installation package comprises the following three components:
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masterCONFIGURATOR
DALI Monitor
DALI BusServer
masterCONFIGURATOR
Configuration and parametrisation program. This program is used to set up a DALI circuit and
configure individual units (e.g. settings for the DALI MSensor). This document provides detailed
information about this program.
DALI Monitor (V2.5.0)
DALI Monitor is used for monitoring the DALI control circuit. DALI Monitor records the commands on
the bus and enables the DALI installation to be checked for correct operation. There are two ways in
which it can be opened, either via Start⇒Programs⇒DALITools⇒DALIMonitor or via the context
menu of DALI BusServer
DALI BusServer (V2.5.9)
DALI BusServer manages the interface to the DALI bus. The server is designed so that multiple
Windows applications can access this bus interface. This allows masterCONFIGURATOR and DALI
Monitor to be opened simultaneously so that bus commands can be recorded online. BusServer is
automatically opened when masterCONFIGURATOR or DALI Monitor is opened. Note: configTOOL
operates with DALI BusServer (V2.3.4) so it is not possible to have configTOOL and
masterCONFIGURATOR open at the same time. As soon as DALI BusServer is running it can be
accessed via the Windows task bar and can be opened by double-click on the icon.
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When a DALI USB is opened by the DALI-BusServer the firmware version is checked and an
automatic update of the DALI USB is started if the version number does not match.
This update normally takes about 10 to15 seconds to complete.
In rare cases the update could fail and leave the DALI USB in boot-loader mode. In boot-loader mode
the LED's on the DALI USB are switched OFF after you connect it to the USB, in normal mode one of
the two LED's is constantly ON, the other indicates DALI bus activity.
In case the DALI-BusServer (V2.5.9 or higher –
masterCONFIGURATOR V1.16 or higher) detects
a DALI USB in boot-loader mode it displays the
"DALI USB Firmware Update" button. By clicking on
this button you may force an update manually.
After the update the DALI-BusServer will be automatically closed. Now the DALI USB can be used
with the depending software-tool (configTOOL, MasterCONFIGURTOR, …)
System requirements
In order for the masterCONFIGURATOR to operate at its optimum the following requirements must be
met:
PC / Laptop
Operating System
Screen Resolution
Communication
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Standard
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MS Windows 2000 / MS Windows XP SP2 / MS Windows Vista
Minimum XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
USB-Connection & DALI USB
„MS Windows Vista“ compatibility only with DALI USB with firmware version 1.4 or higher
(production date: August 2008).
Manual to update the DALI USB firmware can be found in the download area of the software-tools
on www.tridonicatco.com
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2. Program overview
Once the software has been installed, masterCONFIGURATOR can be found on the following path:
Start menu⇒Programs⇒DALITools⇒masterCONFIGURATOR
When the program is opened its main window will appear. All the parametrisation and configuration
options are controlled from this program window. Some options open further windows.
Title bar:
Shows the project file
currently open
Menu bar and toolbar:
Rapid access to all the
functions
Device properties:
If a device is highlighted
in the bus overview the
properties of this device
are displayed here.
The properties can be
edited here and written
back to the device.
DALI bus overview:
List of devices on the DALI bus
with group assignments
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2.1 Menu bar and system bar
The menu comprises the following four parts:
• File
• DALI Bus
• View
• Help (?)
The toolbar provides rapid access to the most important menu options. The icons used in the toolbar
also appear in the menu to avoid any confusion. Many of the menu options also have keyboard
shortcuts. These are also shown in the menu.
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File menu
Manage project files
A project is stored in a *.dnc (DALI
Network Configuration) file
Print
Print the current configuration, set up
pages and the printer.
The last project files opened
Close the program
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DALI Bus menu
Online/offline mode
Not included in the current version.
DALI bus interface
Selecting the DALI bus interface
Start addressing
Send DALI commands
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View menu
Show/hide windows
Change language
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Toolbar
The toolbar provides rapid access
to the menu functions
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3. Working with masterCONFIGURATOR
3.1 Selecting the DALI bus interface
DALI USB is used as the interface to the DALI bus. If the DALI USB is already connected to the PC it
is automatically detected and selected for communication. If the DALI USB is not automatically
detected, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the USB cable to the DALI-USB and to the PC on which the
masterCONFIGURATOR software has been installed.
2. Click on one of the highlighted areas
The following window will appear:
3. Select [USB]
4. Confirm with OK.
When you have selected the DALI USB the DALI BusServer will be automatically launched and the
connection to the DALI circuit will be established.
NOTE: You need the DALI USB as the interface to the DALI control line. If you use DALI SCI
(RS 232) full functionality cannot be guaranteed.
If a DALI USB is detected the software version of the DALI USB will be checked. If this
version is older than the one supplied in masterCONFIGURATOR it will be
automatically updated. The update takes about one minute.
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3.2 Searching the DALI bus for devices
3.2.1 Searching for devices with a DALI short address
There are two ways of searching for new devices on the DALI bus.
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System expansion
A search is carried out for devices that have already been addressed and devices that have
not yet been addressed (i.e. devices that have been added). The devices that have already
been addressed remain unchanged, and the new devices found are assigned to the next free
DALI short addresses.
IMPORTANT: If the system is being expanded the new devices that are added to the
system must not already have a DALI short address otherwise there may be
problems with duplicated addresses.
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Complete new installation
In this case all the devices on the bus are reset to their factory defaults (DALI Reset) and all
the DALI short addresses in the devices are deleted. The devices are then assigned new
addresses.
1. Start the Addressing Wizard
2. Select either “System expansion” or “Complete new installation”
Press “Next” to start the addressing process
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The devices found are then listed. In brackets after the devices are the DALI addresses that
have been assigned to them (e.g. A1=address 1, eA1= eDALI address= 1):
At the end of the addressing cycle press the “Finish” button.
This transfers the devices found to the masterCONFIGURATOR.
You can press the “Extended” button to set extended addressing options.
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Physical Selection Luminaire:
For physical selection of luminaires the light sources of the devices connected to the
bus must be removed from their holders and replaced again to address the device.
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Physical Selection Controls:
See chapter 3.2.2 “Searching for manual control devices”
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Invisible addressing:
The “invisible” option specifies whether addressing is to be with or without visual
feedback. The invisible method is recommended if the building is already in use and
the system is merely being expanded to incorporate recently connected luminaires.
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3.2.2 Searching for manual control devices
For setting the parameters of the manual control devices (DALI MC or DALI TOUCHPANEL) with the
masterCONFIGURATOR these devices have to be addressed. Unlike DALI-ballasts the DALI MC and
the DALI TOUCHPANEL get an extended address (eA) in the addressing cycle. Later the manual
control devices will appear under these extended addresses in the DALI bus overview of the
masterCONFIGURATOR and can then be parameterised.
NOTE: The e-address area does not reduce the DALI address area of the DALI units (ECGs,
transformers, etc.). If a manual control device is connected to the DALI circuit, all 64 DALI
short addresses are still available for the ballasts.
Please not that the manual control devices have to be addressed with the function “physical selection
addressing method for control devices”.
Therefore the “addressing wizard” has to be started
as per description in chapter 3.2.1. In the extended
settings of the “addressing wizard” window the
function “physical selection addressing method for
control devise” must be selected.
Press “Next” to start the addressing cycle.
The system now searches the DALI circuit for DALI
units. The search starts with the DALI ballasts,
followed by other types of DALI units, and then the
manual control devices
(e.g. DALI MC, DALI Touchpanel).
For addressing the manual input devices the masterCONFIGURATOR asks the user to press a button
on the manual input device. Here the DALI MC and the DALI TOUCHPANEL are different:
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DALI MC:
Pressing the button twice (double-clicking) on
the DALI MC causes the input to be detected
and an e-address to be assigned to it. Repeat
this process until e-addresses have been
assigned to all the four inputs of the DALI MC.
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DALI TOUCHPANEL:
Pressing any button once on the DALI
TOUCHPANEL causes the device to be
detected and an e-address to be assigned to it.
The e-addresses are assigned in the same sequence the buttons are pressed. After the addressing
cycle they are listed in the DALI bus overview under these e-addresses. Therefore in applications with
more than one manual control device it is possible to separate them.
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3.3 Grouping devices
After addressing has been completed, the devices are shown in the DALI bus view. If devices already
belong to a group this group is automatically created and the devices in this group are shown. Note
that DALI devices may belong to several groups at the same time; they are then shown in all of these
groups.
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Creating a new group
Right-clicking in the DALI bus overview opens a context menu
where you can select “New Group”. The next free group is then
automatically added to the tree view.
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Changing a group name
Right-clicking on the group opens a context menu. The
“Rename” option lets you edit the name of the group.
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Assigning a DALI device to a group
Devices are grouped by dragging them onto the relevant group entry. The device is removed from
the group from which it is dragged and added to the new group. If you hold down the Ctrl key while
dragging, the device is not removed from its original group but simply added to the new group. In
other words, it is copied to the new group.
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Removing a DALI device from a group
You can remove a device from a group either by dragging the device to the bus interface (first
entry in the list) or by right-clicking to display the context menu and selecting the option for
removing the device from the group.
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Removing a DALI device
You can remove a device from the list by pressing the Delete key or by selecting the relevant
option in the context menu. You will see the following message:
NOTE: For grouping the DALI MSensor see section 4.2.1: Assigning the DALI MSensor to a
group
3.4 Checking assignments / localising devices
The “Localise” function is provided so you can check the assignment of
the devices to the groups. If “localise” is ticked the selected device or the
selected group will flash (visual feedback).
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3.5 Device properties, parameters
When you click on (select) a device in the DALI bus overview the properties of this device are
displayed in the right-hand window. You can change these settings and store the new settings back in
the device:
Changing the device name:
Right-clicking on the device opens a context menu. The “Rename” option lets you edit the name of the
device.
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4. DALI devices
4.1 DALI unit (ECG)
The masterCONFIGURATOR can be used to change the address, grouping and scene values of the
DALI unit.
Read device data
All the device data is read from the
device on the bus and displayed
Save device data
All the device data is saved to the
device on the bus
Change the DALI short address
The address assignment of the DALI
devices can be changed here.
If a device on the bus already has the
newly entered address the addresses
of the two devices are exchanged. (To
exchange the DALI address at least
one short address must be free.)
Switch the ECG on and off
Group assignment
Displaying the group assignment
Useful if an ECG is assigned to more
than one group.
Scene assignment
For setting the scene values for all 16
DALI scenes.
0 – 100% = dimming level of the scene
MASK = No scene stored.
If the installation calls for extended DALI parameters such as fade time and maximum light level to be
changed, these settings must be made using the ConfigTOOL.
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4.2 DALI MSensor
The DALI MSensor consists of the following three basic components:
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Light sensor
Motion sensor
Remote control
MSensor in the DALI bus overview
The following three device types are
assigned to the MSensor in the DALI bus
overview
• Light sensor
• Motion sensor
• Remote control
4.2.1 Assigning the DALI MSensor to a group
There are two ways of assigning the DALI MSensor to a DALI group:
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1. Using a rotary switch:
The group address for lighting control is set on the rotary switch of the sensor (see data sheet).
With this type of addressing the DALI MSensor is not assigned to a group in the bus overview but
is listed separately in the bus overview.
DALI MSensor is not assigned to
any group in the bus overview
The property field contains the
additional information that the
DALI MSensor is assigned to the
luminaire group via the rotary
switch
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2. Using the masterCONFIGURATOR
The luminaire group is set by dragging the DALI MSensor to the relevant group entry.
The rotary switch of the sensor is ignored in this case.
DALI MSensor is assigned to a
group in the bus overview
The property field contains the
additional information that the
DALI MSensor is assigned to the
luminaire group via software.
The next higher group is
automatically assigned as the
sensor input group
IMPORTANT: Note that this group assignment overwrites the rotary switch setting and the
setting is then no longer active. If the MSensor is subsequently removed the group
the rotary switch setting will become active again.
4.2.2 DALI MSensor light sensor
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device on the bus and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
on the bus
Measured brightness:
Brightness measured at the sensor
lens (at the workplace the brightness
may be 3 to 4 times higher).
Lighting control status:
• Manual: Lighting control by the
sensor is deactivated or the setpoint
has been reached
• Automatic: Lighting control by the
sensor is active
Nominal brightness:
Setpoint for lighting control measured
at the sensor lens (at the workplace
the brightness may be 3 to 4 times
higher).
Control speed:
This indicates the fade rate in [0-7
steps] at which the ECG is to reach
the setpoint value.
(0 slow - 7 fast)
Switch-on level:
Indicates the light level when the light
source is switched on (starting point of
the light control. The choice is [MAX],
[MIN] or [automatic].
(automatic…MSensor calculates a
special light level)
Bright Out:
If the light value exceeds the response
threshold for longer than the delay
time the luminaire group is switched
off by the DALI MSensor
NOTE: To deactivate the light sensor the switch-on value in the motion sensor properties must
be set to fixed brightness.
(See 4.2.3 DALI MSensor motion sensor)
NOTE: To transfer the changed values to the DALI MSensor you need to press the “Save”
button.
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4.2.3 DALI MSensor motion sensor
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device on the bus and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
on the bus
Start-up behaviour:
Indicates how the DALI MSensor
reacts after failure of the bus supply
(power failure). The choice is [No
action], [Last status], [Max], [Off] and
[Automatic]
(Automatic… special light value for the
light regulation)
Motion sensor:
Indicates the operating mode of the
motion sensor.
• Active: Default mode
• Only off: The motion sensor only
switches off not on
• Inactive: The motion sensor is
deactivated
ON ramp (1):
Indicates the time in [s] that is to
elapse before the light is switched on
after motion is detected.
ON time (2):
Delay time in [min] in which there is no
motion in the room
Switch-on value:
• Light sensor active: The light value
is controlled via the light sensor
• Fixed brightness: The DALI
MSensor switches the luminaire
group to a fixed brightness value
“Manual off” delay:
If the system is switched off manually
the motion sensor is deactivated.
At the end of this delay if motion has
not been detected the motion sensor
is activated again.
If the sensor detection motion during
the “Manual Off” delay, the time will be
reset to the start.
OFF ramp (5):
Indicates the time in [s] in which the
devices fade from the minimum
brightness (4) to Off.
MIN ramp (3):
Indicates the time in [s] in which the
devices fade to minimum brightness.
MIN time (4):
Indicates the time in [min] in which the
minimum brightness value is held
Minimum brightness:
Dimmer value of the luminaire group
for “MIN time”
NOTE: Selecting fixed brightness as the switch-on value deactivates the light sensor.
NOTE: To transfer the changed values to the DALI MSensor you need to press the “Save”
button.
Never Off function
If the “MIN” time is set to “Never Off” the light value remains at the minimum brightness level until
motion is detected and the DALI MSensor switches to the switch-on value. (The luminaire group is
never switched off by the DALI MSensor but remains at minimum brightness.)
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4.2.4 DALI MSensor remote control
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device on the bus and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
on the bus
Remote control:
Indicates the mode for the remote
control
• Deactivated:
No reaction to the remote control
• Default:
The buttons on the remote control
have their default settings. The
luminaire group is set with the rotary
switch in the battery compartment of
the remote control
• Individual:
The buttons on the remote control
can be assigned to selected
functions; the luminaire group is set
with the rotary switch on the DALI
MSensor
Button assignment
Possible functions of the buttons
(Only if the “Individual” mode is active)
In “Individual” mode you can assign the buttons yourself. There are various options here depending on
the particular button:
• ON
• OFF
• Toggle ON/OFF
• Automatic lighting control (call up daylight control)
• Fade up or down
• Fixed light value (1-100%)
• Scene selection
• Individual (this option is reserved for additional functions in the future and is not assigned to a
function at present)
NOTE: In “Individual” mode you can assign the buttons yourself. But note that in this mode
the rotary switch setting in the DALI RC is ignored and all commands are sent to the
luminaire group of the DALI MSensor.
NOTE: To transfer the changed values to the DALI MSensor you need to press the “Save”
button.
Further information about the DALI MSensor can be found on www.tridonicatco.com
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4.3 DALI MC
Each of the four inputs of the DALI MC is given its own “extended address” (eA) and can then be
parameterised via this “extended address”.
In the DALI bus overview each input of the DALI MC appears as an individual bus user. Clicking on an
input opens the relevant parameter window.
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
Power up behaviour:
Indicates how the DALI MC is to
behave when power returns.
Options:
- No change
- OFF
- Scene 0-15
The function can be parameterised
only at input T4.
Select “address”:
Select the destination address to
which the command will apply.
Options:
- Broadcast
- Group 0-15
- Individual address 0-63
Select “function”:
Select the button function.
For possible settings see the table
“Explanation of parameters for
functions.
DALI MC:
Each of the four inputs of the DALI
MCs appears in the DALI bus
overview as an independent user.
Select “command”:
Select which command is sent for
CmdX and which for CmdY. For
possible commands see the table
“Parameters for commands”
Behaviour on power return:
The “Behaviour on power return” function can be used to define whether the DALI MC is to switch the
lighting to a predefined state when power returns.
The following settings are available:
- No change
- OFF
- Scene 0-15
You can use the Delay parameter to specify how long to wait until the selected command is sent.
(Allowance for the start-up time of the DALI ballasts when power returns)
The function parameters are set in the parameter window of input T4. The function is not available for
any of the other inputs.
Table 1: Explanation of parameters for functions
Function
Button: sends CmdX
Button: CmdX on short,
CmdY on long press
Button: CmdX on press,
repeats CmdY on long press
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Description
Activating the button sends the command selected in CmdX once
only
A short press on the button sends the CmdX command.
A long press on the button sends first the CmdX command and then
the CmdY command.
Pressing the button sends the CmdX command; a long press on the
button first sends the CmdX command and then the CmdY command
repeatedly.
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Function
Button: CmdX on short press,
repeats CmdY on long press
Toggle push button:
changes CmdX, CmdY for
every press
Change-over push button:
CmdX, CmdY depending on
light level
Dim button:
CmdX, CmdY, UP, DOWN
depending on light level
Switch:
CmdX to turn on, CmdY to
turn off
Change-over switch:
CmdX, CmdY depending on
light level
Staircase control: CmdX after
and delay CmdY
Macros
Description
A short press on the button sends the CmdX command.
A long press on the button sends the CmdY command repeatedly
without sending the CmdX command.
Toggles between the commands selected in CmdX and CmdY each
time the button is pressed (irrespective of the lighting status).
The CmdX or CmdY function is performed when the switch is
operated depending on the lighting status.
CmdX if the lighting system was previously switched off, CmdY if it
was previously switched on.
Switch dim mode: The DALI command for the short press can be
defined via CmdX and CmdY.
Sends the CmdX command when the switch is closed and the CmdY
command when the switch is opened.
The CmdX or CmdY function is performed when the switch is
operated depending on the lighting status.
CmdX if the lighting system was previously switched off, CmdY if it
was previously switched on.
When the switch is operated the CmdX command is sent and after a
delay the CmdY command.
8 DALI macros can be called up
- Macro 1: Go Home
- Macro 2: MSensor automatic
- Macro 3: Sequential scene recall
- Macro 4: Dynamic scene
- Macro 5: DALI reset
- Macro 6: e-Power ON Level
- Macro 7: PCA compatibility
- Macro 8: User-defined DALI commands
Table 2: Parameters for commands
Function
Light level (DAP)
Off
Up
Down
Step up
Step down
On and step up
Step down and off
Recall min.
Recall max.
Go to scene X
Description
Calls up a particular light value in percent
Switches the light off
Increases the light value by the dimming steps defined in the fade
rate
Reduces the light value by the dimming steps defined in the fade rate
Increases the light value by one step
Reduces the light value by one step
Switches the light to the Minimum Level if the device was already off.
If the device is on, the light value is increased by one step.
Reduces the light value by one step. If the device is at Minimum Level
it is switched off.
Calls up the minimum level
Calls up the maximum level
Calls up lighting scene “X”
NOTE: After the input has been configured the parameters have to be transferred to the
DALI MC by pressing the “Save” button.
Further information about the DALI MC can be found on www.tridonicatco.com
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4.4 DALI TOUCHPANEL
Like the DALI MC the DALI TOUCHPANEL gets an individual “extended address” (eA) and can then
be parameterised via this “extended address”. Unlike the DALI MC the DALI TOUCHPANEL appears
as one individual bus user. Clicking on the DALI TOUCHPANEL opens the relevant parameter
window.
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
Select “Button”:
Selects the button to be parametrized
Select „Address“:
Selects the destination address to
which the command is to apply.
Possible settings:
- Broadcast
- Group 0-15
- Individual address 0-63
Select “ON/OFF command”:
Selects which command is to be sent
for ON and OFF. Possible commands:
- OFF
- Recall Max Level
- Recall Min Level
- Go to Scene 0-15
Dimming mode selection:
Selects the button function. Possible
settings:
- toggle ON/OFF
- dim up only
- dim up and on for short press
- dim down only
- dim down and off for short press
- toggle up/down
- toggle up/down and on/off for short
press
Table 3: Parameters for the dimming mode
Dimming mode selection
Toggle ON/OFF
Dim up only
Dim up and on for short press
Dim down only
Dim down and off for short
press
Toggle up/down
Toggle up/down and on/off for
short press
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Short press
Toggles between the selected
ON command and OFF
command
Ignored
Perform the selected ON
command
Ignored
Perform the selected OFF
command
Ignored
Toggles between the selected
ON command and OFF
command
Long press
On (if necessary) / fade up
On (if necessary) / fade up
Fade down
Fade down
Toggle between fade up and
fade down
Toggle between fade up and
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NOTE: Selecting ON or OFF in dimming mode not only allows you to switch the lighting on or
off, you can also select which specific command for ON or OFF will be sent. ON and
OFF are therefore variables.
Example: Configuring the scene 1 button
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Logical address:
Dimming mode:
ON/OFF command:
Broadcast
toggle ON/OFF
ON command: “Go to scene 1” / OFF command: “Go to scene 1”
Each time the button is pressed the command “Go to scene 1” is sent.
Further information about the DALI TOUCHPANEL can be found on www.tridonicatco.com
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4.5 DALI Somfy animeo Interface
The DALI-Somfy is an interface module with 4 DALI-addresses. With each of these addresses it is
possible to control one of the four motors of the “Somfy animeo IB+ motor controller”.
In the DALI bus overview each input of the DALI Somfy animeo interface appears as an individual bus
user. Clicking on an input opens the relevant parameter window.
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
Change the DALI short address
The address assignment of the DALI
devices can be changed here.
If a device on the bus already has the
newly entered address the addresses
of the two devices are exchanged. (To
exchange the DALI address at least
one short address must be free.)
Opening and closing the blind
Actual position blind
Position (0-100%) and angle (0-200%)
of the blind
Ergonomic
See operation instruction “Somfy
motor controller”.
Group assignment
Displaying the group assignment
Scene assignment
For setting the scene values for all 16
DALI scenes.
Pos 0 – 100% = Position off the blind
Tilt 0 – 200% = Tilt angle off the blind
NOTE: Before it is possible to setup or recall scenes the running time and the tilting time of the
blinds have to be set in the “Somfy animeo IB+ motor controller”. Further information
about the commissioning of these two time parameters can be found in the operation
instruction of the according “Somfy animeo IB+ motor controller”.
Further information about the DALI Somfy animeo interface can be found on www.tridonicatco.com
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4.6 DALI PS2 Standby
The DALI PS2 Standby is a DALI power supply with 240 mA nominal current. It is made for DALI
ballasts and DALI control modules, which do not have an integrated power supply (such as DALI GC
and DALI SC).
To reduce the standby losses, the built-in relay disconnects the ballasts from the power supply as
soon as all the luminaires have been switched off. Therefore the power loss is reduced to a minimum.
Read device data
The device data is read from the
device and displayed
Save device data
The device data is saved to the device
Status DALI PS2 Standby
Shows the current state of DALI PS2
Standby (Standby or Active)
Switch to: xxx
With this button it is possible to
change the mode from “standby” to
“active” or from “active” to “standby”.
Standard Settings:
In this field it is possible to change
parameters of the standard settings.
For available settings see the table
“Parameters standard settings”.
Advanced Settings:
In this field it is possible to change
parameters of the advanced settings.
For available settings see the table
“Parameters advanced settings”.
Read current values:
By enabling this checkbox the actual
values of voltage and current on the
DALI circuit are shown.
Table 4: Parameters standard settings
Parameter
Switch-OFF delay
Standby mode deactivated
Overwrite the ballasts’
”power on level” with 0%
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Description
Delay between detection that all the DALI units have been switched
off and changeover to standby mode
The DALI PS2 Standby does not change in the “standby mode”. It
stays always in the “active mode”.
The DALI PS2 Standby sets the parameter “power on level” of the
DALI-ballasts to zero% before it changes into the “standby mode”.
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Table 5: Parameters advanced settings
Parameter
Light level poll interval
Ballast power up delay
Relay state inverted
DALI LED inverted
Standby LED inverted
Description
In this interval the DALI-devices are polled about their state of
operation
In the startup process (leaving the standby mode) all the commands
are buffered during the "ECG Startup Delay" (maximum of
6 commands). At the end of this time the commands are sent by the
power supply to the ECGs. This ensures that none of the commands
is lost during the startup process
0... The relay output is open if all the units have been switched off
1... The relay output is closed, if all the units have been switched off
0... Lights if the power supply is ready for operation. The LED goes
out briefly when there is communication on the DALI bus
1... Lights only if there is communication on the DALI bus
0... Lights when standby mode is active
1... Lights when standby mode is not active
Further information about the DALI PS2 Standby can be found on www.tridonicatco.com
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5. Command window
The command window enables the advanced DALI user (with knowledge of the DALI command set) to
send function commands directly to an individual device, to a group or as a broadcast message to all
bus users. The window is opened in the menu “DALI BUS” ⇒ “DALI COMMANDS”.
5.1 DALI commands
Addressing
Choice of destinations for the
commands
Commands and data
Selection of the command and the
value to be sent e.g:
Command:
999 DIRECT ARC POWER
Data: 0
„Luminaires dim to 0%“
5.2 DSI commands
The options in the “DSI Commands” tab enable commands to be sent to DSI units.
Select brightness value
Select dimmer value between 0 and
100%
Extended DSI commands
Extended DSI command set for
setting operating parameter
e.g: minimum dimming level
NOTE: To use the DALI/DSI command window you need a good knowledge of the DALI/DSI
command set.
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5.3 Timed commands:
The “Timed Commands” tab lets you send a sequence of DALI commands to the devices on the DALI
bus.
Command list:
Sequence of DALI commands.
Open File:
Opens a saved sequence of
commands
Save File:
Saves the current sequence of
commands to a file with the suffix
Insert Command:
Inserts a new DALI command in the
command list.
Change Command:
Changes the highlighted command.
Delete Command:
Deletes the highlighted command.
Delete All:
Deletes all the commands.
START:
Sends all the commands in the
specified sequence to the devices
or groups.
Step:
Sends one of the commands in the
specified sequence to the devices
or groups.
STOP:
Stops the command sequence.
Endless loop:
Enables an endless loop of
commands to be performed.
NOTE: To use the DALI/DSI command window you need a good knowledge of the DALI/DSI
command set.
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6. Document version
Software version 1.01 2007
Software version 1.10 2008
Software version 1.12 2008
Software version 1.15 2009
Software version 1.16 2009
C019_Overview_masterConfigruator_V1_thi (initial version)
C019_Overview_masterConfigruator_V2_thi
(extension: DALI MC, DALI TOUCHPANEL and DALI Somfy)
C019_Overview_masterConfigruator_V3_thi
(extension: DALI PS2 Standby)
C019_Overview_masterConfigruator_V4_thi
(modification: DALI-BusServer)
C019_Overview_masterConfigruator_V5_thi
(modification: Manual update of the DALI USB in DALI-BusServer)
Applications Engineering
April 2009
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