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ABB i-bus KNX Product Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ABB i-bus DALI-Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 Product Manual...
  • Page 3  ABB i-bus Contents Page Contents General ....................3 Using the product manual ......................4 1.1.1 Structure of the product manual ....................4 1.1.1.1 Software Tool ..........................4 1.1.2 Notes ............................5 Product and functional overview ....................6 DALI principles for the DLR/A .......................8 1.3.1 DALI group control ........................9...
  • Page 4  ABB i-bus Contents Planning and application ..............155 Automatic DALI addressing ..................... 155 Function diagram ........................156 Monitoring of lamps and ballasts ..................... 158 Exchange of DALI devices ....................... 159 Effect of ageing on lamps ......................160 Burning-in of luminaires ......................161 Control telegram and status with a communication object ............

  • Page 5: General

    General General ® The ABB i-bus KNX DALI Light Controller DLR/A combines both the internationally standardized and open standards in the digital illumination control DALI (EN 62386) and the intelligent installation system KNX (ISO/IEC 14543-3 and EN 50090) and, at the same time, allows energy-efficient, constant lighting control.

  • Page 6: Using The Product Manual

    A Software Tool is available for DALI commissioning (changing DALI short addresses and DALI group assignment). This Software Tool can be downloaded free of charge from our homepage (www.abb.com/knx). Other test and analysis functions are also available, depending on the gateway version.

  • Page 7: Notes

     ABB i-bus General 1.1.2 Notes Notes and safety instructions are represented as follows in this manual: Note Tips for usage and operation Examples Application examples, installation examples, programming examples Important These safety instructions are used as soon as there is danger of a malfunction without risk of damage or injury.

  • Page 8: Product And Functional Overview

    General Product and functional overview ® The group-orientated ABB i-bus KNX DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 is a surface mounted device for installation in suspended ceilings or underfloor. Up to 64 DALI devices that can be controlled in 8 lighting groups may be connected to a DALI output.
  • Page 9  ABB i-bus General The application offers a wide range of functions:  Switching, dimming, setting of brightness values including status feedbacks  Programming of individual maximum and minimum dimming limit values (dimming thresholds)  Status response of lamps and/or ballast malfunctions ...

  • Page 10: Dali Principles For The Dlr/A

    General DALI principles for the DLR/A ® ABB Stotz Kontakt GmbH currently has 6 KNX-DALI devices in the ABB i-bus KNX range, for integration of DALI interfaces into a KNX building installation. Independent of additional functions such as constant lighting control, every device has its strengths, which become obvious with the different project types.

  • Page 11: Dali Group Control

    1.3.1 DALI group control ® The ABB i-bus KNX DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 provides the option of individually addressing 64 DALI devices on a DALI output and making them available via 8 lighting groups on the KNX. The advantage of this concept is that at any time the 64 DALI devices can be assigned individually and without a change to the installation to a lighting group.
  • Page 12  ABB i-bus General The following representation clarifies the method of function of the group-orientated DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1: Note If a DALI device is assigned to several DALI groups, this is referred to as overlapping groups. This function is not supported.

  • Page 13: Device Technology

    Device technology Device technology ® The ABB i-bus KNX DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 is a KNX device surface- mounted (SM) device for installation in suspended ceilings or underfloor. The DALI Light Controller can in conjunction with the application program Control Dim Groups 4f DALI/1 integrate devices with DALI interfaces into a KNX building installation.

  • Page 14: Dlr/A 4.8.1.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology DLR/A 4.8.1.1 2.1.1 Technical data DLR/A 4.8.1.1 100…240 V AC (+10 %/-15 %) Supply light controller supply voltage 85…265 V AC, 50/60 Hz 110…240 V DC Power consumption total via mains Maximum 3.5 W at 230 V AC and max. load Current consumption total via mains Maximum 15 mA at 230 V AC and max.
  • Page 15  ABB i-bus Device technology Operating and display elements DALI output test Button Button/LED For assignment of the physical address Display for operation readiness For displaying DALI fault, constant light For displaying test operation, slow flashing For displaying initialization or more than 64 DALI...
  • Page 16 Editing parameters with ETS2 is not possible! The current application program can be found with the respective software information for download on the Internet at www.abb.com/knx. After import in the ETS, the application is available under ABB/Lighting/Light Controller/Control Dim Groups 4f DALI/1.

  • Page 17: Connection Schematic Dlr/A 4.8.1.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology 2.1.2 Connection schematic DLR/A 4.8.1.1 Labeling area Terminal clamp Rated voltage OUT Button Programming KNX LED Operation (green) LED Programming (red) LED Fault (yellow) Connection terminal KNX Button DALI Connection terminal DALI Terminal clamp Light Sensor LF/U...
  • Page 18  ABB i-bus Device technology Note When positioning the Light Sensor LF/U in the room, it is important to ensure that the individual control circuits cannot interfere with one another. The LF/U should be mounted above the area, in which the actual lighting intensity is measured.

  • Page 19: Dimensional Drawing Dlr/A 4.8.1.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology 2.1.3 Dimensional drawing DLR/A 4.8.1.1 DLR/A 4.8.1.1 | 2CDC507128D0202 17...

  • Page 20: Light Sensor Lf/U 2.1

    Device technology Light Sensor LF/U 2.1 ® The ABB i-bus KNX Light Sensor LF/U 2.1 is a brightness sensor for closed rooms. The light sensor is mounted in a standard installation box in the ceiling. The cover (white) of the sensor is stuck firmly onto the device.
  • Page 21 Housing, color Plastic housing, halogen-free, gray ® Approvals KNX to EN 50 090-2-2 Certificate, in conjunction with ABB i-bus light controllers CE mark In accordance with the EMC guideline and low voltage guideline Rooms are lit up differently by the incidental daylight and the artificial lighting of the lamps. Not all surfaces in the rooms, e.g. walls, floor, and furniture reflect the light that falls on them in the same manner.

  • Page 22: Connection Schematic Lf/U 2.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology 2.2.2 Connection schematic LF/U 2.1 Flush mounted box (FM switch box) Shielded sensor connection cable Light sensor Fiber-optic rod Cover Fixing screw 20 2CDC507128D0202 | DLR/A 4.8.1.1...

  • Page 23: Dimensional Drawing Lf/U 2.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology 2.2.3 Dimensional drawing LF/U 2.1 Dimensions Flush mounted device For installation in 60 mm flush mounted box Dimensions 54 x 20 mm (Ø x H) DLR/A 4.8.1.1 | 2CDC507128D0202 21...

  • Page 24: Polar Diagram Lf/U 2.1

     ABB i-bus Device technology 2.2.4 Polar diagram LF/U 2.1 The light sensors include two fiber-optic rods. The white fiber-optic rod has a smaller detection range and is less sensitive to lateral lighting influences. This fiber-optic rod can be used if the detection range has to be limited as the reflected light may be influenced, for example, by window sills, which affects the large reference area of the clear fiber-optic rod.

  • Page 25: Assembly And Installation

     ABB i-bus Device technology Assembly and installation The DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 is a modular installation device for quick installation in the distribution board on 35 mm mounting rails to EN 60 715. The mounting position can be selected as required.
  • Page 26  ABB i-bus Device technology Supplied state The DLR/A is supplied with the physical address 15.15.255. The application is pre-installed. It is therefore only necessary to load group addresses and parameters during commissioning. However, the complete application can be reloaded if required. A longer downtime may result if the application is changed or after a discharge.

  • Page 27: Description Of The Dali Output

     ABB i-bus Device technology Description of the DALI output On the DALI output, up to 64 DALI devices can be connected. The DALI Light Controller is a DALI master with integrated DALI voltage supply. Note Other DALI masters may not be connected to the DALI output of the DALI Light Controller.

  • Page 28: Display Elements

     ABB i-bus Device technology Display elements LED Operation, green  Lights up if the operating voltage is available and the device is ready for operation  Flashes if the KNX voltage is available but operating voltage is not LED Fault DALI, yellow ...

  • Page 29: Operators

     ABB i-bus Device technology Operators DALI Test push button For manual switching of the DALI output, without KNX also. By pressing the test button > 2 Sec. < 5 Sec. the test mode will start. The green LED switches off. The current lighting group brightness values are stored.

  • Page 31: Commissioning

    DLR/A. The standard settings allow simple commissioning. The functions can be extended if required. The application is available under ABB/Lighting/Light Controller/. For parameterization purposes, a PC or laptop with ETS3 or higher and a connection to the KNX, e.g. via RS232, USB or IP interface, is required.

  • Page 32: Overview

     ABB i-bus Commissioning Overview The DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 requires, in addition to the KNX voltage, a light controller supply voltage to generate the DALI voltage for full function capability. The light controller supply voltage range can be found in Technical data LF/U 2.1, on page 18.Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
  • Page 33  ABB i-bus Commissioning DLR/A General parameterization options 4.8.1.1  Automatic DALI address assignment enable/inhibit  Request status values via 1 bit communication object  Limit number of telegrams  Acknowledge faults  Cyclic monitoring telegram (In operation)  = property applies...
  • Page 34  ABB i-bus Commissioning Parameterization options group devices device Reaction on voltage failure/recovery  Reaction on KNX or DALI voltage failure  Behavior on KNX or DALI bus voltage recovery  Brightness after ballast supply voltage recovery on the DLR/A ...

  • Page 35: Conversion

    3.1.1 Conversion ® For ABB i-bus KNX devices from ETS3 or higher, it is possible to assume the parameter settings and group addresses from earlier application programs. Furthermore, conversion can be used to transfer the existing parameterization of a device to a different device.

  • Page 36: Conversion Procedure

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.1.1.1 Conversion procedure  Import the current application into ETS.  Insert the desired device into your project.  Right click on the product and select Plug-in > Convert in the context menu.  Then make the desired settings in the dialog Convert.

  • Page 37: Copying And Exchanging Parameter Settings

    When the term channels is used in the ETS, this means inputs and/or outputs or groups. In order to ® ensure that the ETS language generally applies for as many ABB i-bus devices as possible, the word channels is used here.

  • Page 38: Procedure For Copy And Exchange

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.1.2.1 Procedure for copy and exchange  Click with the right mouse button on the product, whose outputs you wish to copy or exchange, and select the context menu Plug-in > Copy/exchange channels. Thereafter, undertake the required settings in the Copy/exchange channels dialog.

  • Page 39: Functional Overview

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.1.2.2 Functional overview Top left you can see the Source channel selection window for marking the source channels. Next to this is the Destination channels selection window for marking the destination channel/channels. Source channel With the selection of the source channel, you define which parameter settings should be copied or exchanged.

  • Page 40: Overlapping Lighting Groups

     ABB i-bus Commissioning Copy The following options can be selected before copying the parameter settings:  Keep group addresses in the destination channel unchanged (if possible)  Copy group addresses  Delete group addresses in the destination channel With this button, you copy the settings from the source channel to the destination channel/channels.

  • Page 41: Parameters

     ABB i-bus Commissioning Parameters This chapter describes the parameters of the DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 using the parameter window. The parameter window features a dynamic structure so that further parameters or whole parameter windows may be enabled, depending on the parameterization and the function of the lighting groups.

  • Page 42: Parameter Window General

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.1 Parameter window General In this parameter window, the main parameter settings relevant for the entire DALI Light Controller are undertaken. Use copy function to copy or exchange light groups. (right mouse click on device in ETS-Topologie) <−−−...
  • Page 43  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note If there is DALI addressing without gaps, the exchange of a defective DALI device is possible without additional addressing or commissioning. A new DALI device without a DALI address must only be installed for this purpose. The DALI Light Controller addresses the new devices with the free address of the device, which has failed, and transfers the properties that were present in the DALI device removed beforehand.
  • Page 44  ABB i-bus Commissioning Limit number of telegrams Options: The load on the KNX generated by the device can be limited with the limitation on the number of telegrams sent. This limit relates to all telegrams sent by the device.
  • Page 45  ABB i-bus Commissioning  no - acknowledge is not necessary: As soon as the fault is remedied, the DLR/A will reset the fault message, and it automatically sends the status change in dependence on the parameterization to the communication object, e.g. Fault lamp. A telegram with the value 0 is sent. The change in the malfunction state may take up to 45 seconds and depends on the number of connected DALI devices.
  • Page 46  ABB i-bus Commissioning "Request status values" Options: Via this communication object, all status messages can be requested, provided that they have been parameterized with the option after a change or request or only after request.  no: The 1 bit communication object Request status values is not enabled.
  • Page 47  ABB i-bus Commissioning Time for dimming up (soft start) Options: jump to 0.7 s … 2.0 s … 90.5 s This parameter determines the time duration, in which the DLR/A dims to the brightness value for the staircase time. The function Staircase lighting is switched on with a soft start. This brightness...
  • Page 48  ABB i-bus Commissioning Basis brightness hold time 1 s, 2 s, …10 s, 12 s, 15 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 50 s, Options: 1 min, 2 min… 5 min…10 min…50 min, 1 h, 2 h…24 h, No limitation ...

  • Page 49: Parameter Window Light Sensor

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.2 Parameter window Light sensor In the parameter window Light sensor, the Light Sensors LF/U 2.1 (up to 4 possible) are assigned to the first 4 lighting groups of the DLR/A. Only the first 4 lighting groups feature a function for constant lighting control in combination with the light sensor.
  • Page 50  ABB i-bus Commissioning Light sensor X* allocated to * (X = A, B, C, D represents one of the 4 possible light sensors) Options: Group 1 … Group 4 With this parameter, every light sensor can be assigned to any of the first 4 lighting groups.

  • Page 51: Parameter Window Central

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3 Parameter window Central In the parameter window Central, the settings for simultaneous control of all lighting groups are parameterized. Note If a central telegram is referred to in the following, this is a telegram, which is received via one of the communication objects with the name DALI Output.
  • Page 52  ABB i-bus Commissioning Brightness value when turned ON Options: previous value 100 % (255) … 1 % (3) This parameter defines the brightness value, which is used to switch on all the lighting groups when an ON telegram is received. If a value is set, which is outside the dimming value range (Maximum brightness value or Minimal brightness value), the threshold is set as the minimum or maximum brightness value.
  • Page 53  ABB i-bus Commissioning Permit channel to be turned on via dim telegram Options: With this parameter, the switch on behavior of the DALI output is parameterized during dimming with the central telegram.  yes: Switch on using the dim telegram is allowed.
  • Page 54  ABB i-bus Commissioning  time for dimming changeable via bus. The time received via the communication object Fade time (DALI format) or (KNX format) has an effect on the ON/OFF switching performance. The format for the flexible dimming time has to be determined in the parameter Object format of flexible time for dimming (Fade time).
  • Page 55  ABB i-bus Commissioning Dim period to reach set brightness value (function brightness value) Options: jump to 0.7 s … 2.0 s … 90.5 s time for dimming changeable via bus Dieser Parameter bestimmt die Zeitdauer, während der der DLR/A den über die Kommunikationsobjekte Helligkeitswert oder Helligkeitswert/Status empfangenen Helligkeitswert für alle DALI-Teilnehmer am...
  • Page 56  ABB i-bus Commissioning Enable central function lamp burn-in object "Burn-in lamp/status" Options: The DLR/A has the possibility for activation of the function lamp burn-in for all connected DALI devices. Note Continuous dimming of lamps, which are not burnt in, can mean that the maximum defined brightness of the lamp may not be achieved, and the required brightness value in the area may not be achievable.
  • Page 57  ABB i-bus Commissioning If a telegram with the value 1 is received via the communication object Burn-in lamp or Burn- in lamp/status, the DLR/A activates the function Burn-in for all lighting groups that have enabled the function Burn-in. The corresponding burn-in time parameterized for the lighting...
  • Page 58  ABB i-bus Commissioning DALI device will automatically be assigned to lighting group 8, if it is not assigned to any other group. Options:  no: Lighting group 8 is available as a normal lighting group in the DLR/A. It has the same properties and functions as the lighting groups 1 to 7.

  • Page 59: Parameter Window Status - Central

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.1 Parameter window Status - Central In this parameter window, the status response of the output is parameterized. The status response of the individual lighting group can be set accordingly in the respective group under Parameter window - Gx Status, page 73.
  • Page 60  ABB i-bus Commissioning Important Unwanted switching states may result for lighting group devices due to differing status messages within a lighting group. For this reason, only one communication object should report the status in a lighting group with several Switch/status communication objects to eliminate mutual interference of devices as a result of differing status messages.
  • Page 61  ABB i-bus Commissioning With option yes: ..the following parameters appear: Send Options: after a change after request after a change or request  after a change: The status is sent via the communication object after a change. ...
  • Page 62  ABB i-bus Commissioning Send Options: after a change after request after a change or request  after a change: The status is sent via the communication object after a change.  after request: The status is sent after a request by the communication object Request status values.
  • Page 63  ABB i-bus Commissioning Send Options: after a change after request after a change or request  after a change: The status is sent via the communication object after a change.  after request: The status is sent after a request by the communication object Request status values.
  • Page 64  ABB i-bus Commissioning With the option yes, the following parameters appear: Send Options: after a change after request after a change or request  after a change: The status is sent via the communication object after a change. ...

  • Page 65: Parameter Window Gx Group

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2 Parameter window Gx Group In these parameter windows, the properties for every lighting group are parameterized. First of all, the lighting group to be parameterized is selected by the number of the lighting group G1…G8.
  • Page 66  ABB i-bus Commissioning Select additional function Options: none Slave Light control This parameter defines an additional function for this lighting group.  none: This lighting group operates as a "normal" group of the DLR/A without additional function. It can be switched, dimmed or controlled with a brightness value.
  • Page 67  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note The additional functions Slave and lighting control can assume the following operating states: additional function not activated: The additional function has been deactivated; a telegram with value 0 has been received. In this state, the DLR/A behaves like a "normal" group-orientated DALI gateway.
  • Page 68  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note Saving the last brightness value is undertaken with every OFF telegram except for the lighting groups already switched off. In this case, with a further OFF telegram, the OFF state is not saved as the last brightness value.
  • Page 69  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note The maximum and minimum dimming values selected for the lighting group are also valid with a central telegram via the communication objects of output A. Example: Lighting group 1 is parameterized with a minimum dimming value of 20 %; lighting group 2 is parameterized with 10 %.
  • Page 70  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note The set minimum brightness value for the lighting group has nothing to do with the absolute minimum brightness value (basis brightness) which the ballast lamp combination can assume. This device- specific value is programmed by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process. Typically the values are between 1 and 5 %.
  • Page 71  ABB i-bus Commissioning Dim period to reach switching value (function switch) Options: jump to 0.7 s 2.0 s … 90.5 s time for dimming changeable via bus A soft start or soft stop can be set with this parameter. For this purpose, the time duration during which the DLR/A dims the lighting group from 0 % brightness to the switch on value with an ON telegram is defined.
  • Page 72  ABB i-bus Commissioning Dim period to reach set brightness value (function brightness value) Options: jump to 0.7 s 2.0 s … 90.5 s time for dimming changeable via bus This parameter determines the time duration used to achieve the brightness value received via the communication objects Brightness value or Brightness value/status.
  • Page 73  ABB i-bus Commissioning Response with activated function Burn-in lamp If a telegram with the value 1 is received via the communication object Burn-in lamp, the DLR/A activates the function Burn-in and sets the programmable burn-in time.. During burn-in only the lighting groups are considered that have been selected with the corresponding parameterization.
  • Page 74  ABB i-bus Commissioning Status of burn-in Options: yes: via object "Burn-in lamp/status" The DLR/A features the option of sending the status of the function Burn-in on the KNX via communication object Burn-in lamp/status.  no: No status message is sent for the function lamp burn-in.

  • Page 75: Parameter Window - Gx Status

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2.1 Parameter window - Gx Status In this parameter window, the status response of the selected lighting group is parameterized. Each lighting group is individual and can be programmed independently of the other lighting groups. The parameterization relates to the communication objects of the lighting group (Group x).
  • Page 76  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note This status message relates to all connected devices of the lighting group. With a change of the parameterization or after a subsequent switching of the status object, the assignment of the group addresses already allocated to the communication object Switch is lost and needs to be reprogrammed.
  • Page 77  ABB i-bus Commissioning With the option yes: via object "Brightness value/status", the following parameter appears: Send Options: after a change after request after a change or request  after a change: The status is sent via the communication object after a change.
  • Page 78  ABB i-bus Commissioning Content of communication object Option: Fault lamp Fault ballast Fault lamp or ballast This parameter determines the equipment fault, which is provided on the enabled communication object.  Fault lamp: The communication object Fault lamp is enabled. Using this communication object, it is possible to provide information on whether the lighting group of a lamp has failed on the KNX.

  • Page 79: Parameter Window - Gx Fault

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2.2 Parameter window - Gx Fault In this parameter window, the reaction of the lighting group to failure and recovery of the KNX/DALI voltage, light controller supply voltage or a ballast is parameterized. Reaction on KNX bus, DALI or...
  • Page 80  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note Behavior between ballast power on and absent DALI voltage (interface failure/system failure) According to the DALI standard, no exact priority has been defined between these two functions. The behavior depends of when the ballast is again ready to receive and the ballast detects that DALI voltage is not present.
  • Page 81  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note The minimum and maximum dimming values (dimming thresholds) still remain valid. The functions Scene, Staircase lighting, Block, Forced operation as well as dimming processes are interrupted. The states of the timer functions after a download or after KNX bus voltage recovery are to be set separately in the respective parameter windows of the timer function.
  • Page 82  ABB i-bus Commissioning Reaction on ballast power on (ballast supply voltage recovery) Options: previous value 100 % (255) 99 % (252) … 1 % (3) 0 % (OFF) This parameter determines the response of the DALI device (ballast) at ballast supply voltage recovery. A storage location is provided in the DALI device (ballast) for this purpose.
  • Page 83  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note Behavior between ballast power on and absent DALI voltage (interface failure/system failure) According to the DALI standard, no exact priority has been defined between these two functions. The behavior depends of when the ballast is again ready to receive and the ballast detects that DALI voltage is not present.

  • Page 84: Parameter Window - Gx Functions

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2.3 Parameter window - Gx Functions In this parameter window, additional functions of the output can be enabled. The DLR/A has the option to make two additional communication objects available. These communication objects are primarily intended for certain functions, which are not required in parallel. For this reason, the user has a free selection of enabling two additional objects for their application.
  • Page 85  ABB i-bus Commissioning  Block: The communication object Block is available for the lighting group. The function Block is activated by a telegram with the value 1 and deactivated with the value 0. The lighting group can be blocked using this communication object, so that it cannot be changed via the bus. The current brightness value of the lighting group is frozen.
  • Page 86  ABB i-bus Commissioning  Warning staircase lighting: The communication object Warning staircase lighting is available for the lighting group. During the dimming time, additional warning is possible by setting the communication object Warning staircase lighting to 1. Thus for example, a pushbutton LED can be controlled or a warn signal initiated, which informs concerning the impending staircase lighting switch off.
  • Page 87  ABB i-bus Commissioning Setting force operation after bus voltage recovery Options: inactive switch on by force Using this parameter, the state of forced operation after bus voltage recovery is parameterized.  inactive: The lighting group is enabled after bus voltage recovery and is no longer subject to forced operation.
  • Page 88  ABB i-bus Commissioning Value Bit 1 Bit 0 State Description If the communication object Forced operation receives a telegram with the Free value 0 (binary 00) or 1 (binary 01), the lighting group is enabled and can be actuated via different communication objects.
  • Page 89  ABB i-bus Commissioning Setting forced operation after bus voltage recovery Options: inactive (value 0) switch off by force (value 2) switch on by force (value 3) This parameter determines which value the communication object Forced operation is assigned, with bus voltage recovery.
  • Page 90  ABB i-bus Commissioning  no: The lighting curve is unchanged. The DALI lighting curve as it is stipulated in the DALI standard (EN 62386 and EN 60929) is used unchanged for the control of DALI devices For further information see:...
  • Page 91  ABB i-bus Commissioning Enable function staircase lighting Options: With this parameter, the lighting group can be enabled for the function Staircase lighting.  no: For the lighting group no function Staircase lighting is available.  yes: For the lighting group the function Staircase lighting is available. The special properties of the...

  • Page 92: Parameter Window - Gx Staircase Lighting

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2.4 Parameter window - Gx Staircase lighting The parameter window - Gx Staircase lighting is enabled in parameter window Gx Functions, the parameter Enable function staircase lighting is set with the option yes. The DLR/A features a function Staircase lighting which can be triggered and stopped via individual switch telegrams of the individual lighting groups.
  • Page 93  ABB i-bus Commissioning If in the following the communication objects Switch (ON telegram) or Brightness value are mentioned, it also applies for the communication objects Switch/status or Brightness value/status. Brightness value after switching on Options: 100 % (255) 99 % (252) …...
  • Page 94  ABB i-bus Commissioning Relative dimming Options: no reaction set function in standby With activated function Staircase lighting, the parameter can be used to define the reaction to dimming telegram to the communication object Relative dimming.  no reaction: Dimming telegrams are ignored.
  • Page 95  ABB i-bus Commissioning  activate and on: The function Staircase lighting is activated and started after DALI or light controller supply voltage recovery.  previous state to malfunction: The function Staircase lighting receives the operating state (standby or not activated) that it had before DALI or light controller supply voltage recovery.
  • Page 96  ABB i-bus Commissioning Status response of function staircase Options: yes: via object "Stairc. light. activate/status"  no: The status of the function Staircase lighting is not transferred to the KNX.  yes: via object "Stairc. light. activate/status": Using the communication object Stairc. light.

  • Page 97: Parameter Window - Gx Light Controller

    In the simplest case it can be the lighting groups in the DLR/A. However, with the ® function master/slave there is an additional method to integrate other ABB i-bus KNX devices, e.g. switching/dimming actuators, into the lighting control.
  • Page 98  ABB i-bus Commissioning Actual control value (input) only for more than one light sensor Options: lower sensor value average sensor value upper sensor value If the lighting group is assigned with several light sensors, the actual value for the constant lighting control is determined with this parameter.
  • Page 99  ABB i-bus Commissioning Allow switching on/off during lighting control Options: no, illumination is always on Switching OFF only via going up Switching ON and OFF via going up/down These parameters define if switch off or switch off and switch on of the lighting during light control is allowed by the DLR/A.
  • Page 100  ABB i-bus Commissioning Compensation factor for daylight calibration automatically Options: With this parameter the factor for the daylight compensation can be entered manually in the ETS. This factor considers the evaluation of the artificial lighting and the natural incidence of light using the Light Sensor.
  • Page 101  ABB i-bus Commissioning Light controller controls as "master" other dimmer actuators Options:  no: The DLR/A only calculates the control value of the connected lighting for its own lighting group. The status of the brightness value is only sent via the communication objects Brightness value or Brightness value/status ...
  • Page 102  ABB i-bus Commissioning Offset value to (increase/decrease) master brightness value +10/ +80…+20, 0 , -20…-80 % Options: Using this parameter, the percentage offset is determined that is used to increase or decrease the brightness value of the master, refer to Slave with offset function, page 189.
  • Page 103  ABB i-bus Commissioning The following parameters influence the control dynamics of the light controller. Generally this fine tuning of the control circuit is not necessary. Normally the artificial lighting and daylight calibration with the preset control dynamic parameters is sufficient to set good and stable constant lighting control. If however this is not the case and it is not possible to set stable lighting control due to special conditions in the room, e.g.
  • Page 104  ABB i-bus Commissioning Step time for slow approach 1/2…4*…9/10 s Options: * Default value if control parameterized as a master This parameter defines the step time of a control step when approaching the actual value. The larger the step time, the longer until the brightness of the control step is set. The Light Control slowly approaches the setpoint.

  • Page 105: Parameter Window - Gx Control Operating

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.3.2.6 Parameter window - Gx Control Operating Control Operating is enabled if in parameter window Parameter window Gx Group, page 63, the parameter additional function is selected with the option Light control. In this parameter window, the response of the light controller to the switch, dim, brightness or scene telegram is defined.
  • Page 106  ABB i-bus Commissioning Follow-up time of the inactive control in s [0...65,535] 0…60…65.535 Options: If constant lighting control is deactivated or interrupted by the user, e.g. by manual dimming, the current dimmed-to brightness value is stored for the duration of the follow up time. The follow-up time commences after the lighting group is switched off.
  • Page 107  ABB i-bus Commissioning If function light controller is active (running): Behaviour on ... With these three parameters, you can set how the lighting group of the DLR/A reacts with active lighting control if the following telegrams have been received:...
  • Page 108  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note Precise characteristic adjustment can only be applied to brightness values that are set via the DALI Light Controller. When dimming, irrespective of whether this is via a group command or central dimming command, differences can occur between the set brightness value and the (simulated) brightness value adjusted by the DALI Light Controller.
  • Page 109  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function light control after download or KNX bus voltage recovery Options: not activated activate standby activate and ON previous state to malfunction  not activated: No function is carried out after download or KNX bus voltage recovery. The lighting group assumes the parameterized brightness at DALI bus voltage recovery.

  • Page 110: Parameter Window - Gx Slave

    With the function Slave, each individual lighting group of the DLR/A can be integrated into a constant ® lighting control. The master can be in the DLR/A or another ABB i-bus device with master properties. If in the following, the communication object Switch or Brightness value is mentioned, the details apply for the communication objects Switch/status or Brightness value/status.
  • Page 111  ABB i-bus Commissioning Slave is controlled via Options: Object "Brightness value of slave" Group 1 brightness Group 1 brightness offset Group 2 brightness Group 2 brightness offset … Group 4 brightness Group 4 brightness offset This parameter determines where the slave receives its brightness value. This brightness value can originate externally via the KNX, from one of the other KNX devices or internally in the DLR/A from one of the first 4 lighting groups.
  • Page 112  ABB i-bus Commissioning Note The reaction to an OFF telegram on the communication object Switch or Switch/status cannot be parameterized. An OFF command always interrupts the function Slave. The function Slave goes over to standby mode, in which the brightness values on the communication object Brightness value of Slave is ignored.
  • Page 113  ABB i-bus Commissioning Recall scene Options: no reaction set function in standby With activated function Slave, the parameter can be used to define the reaction to a scene recall.  no reaction: A scene recall is ignored.  set function in standby: A scene telegram ends function Slave, and the DLR/A carries out the scene recall.
  • Page 114  ABB i-bus Commissioning Status response of function slave Options: yes: via object "Activate Slave/status" This parameter defines whether the status of the function Slave of the lighting group is sent on the KNX. For this purpose, the communication object Activate Slave/status is enabled.

  • Page 115: Parameter Window Scenes

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.4 Parameter window Scenes In this parameter window, the function Scene is enabled in pairs. The DLR/A facilitates the integration of the 8 lighting groups in 14 scenes. In order to parameterize a scene in the ETS, the corresponding parameter window Scene x/y (x/y = 1/2, 3/4, 5/6…13/14) must be enabled.

  • Page 116: Parameter Window Scene X

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.2.4.1 Parameter window Scene x In parameter window Scene x (x = 1, 2…14), the general settings for the light scenes are undertaken. The parameter window Scene x is enabled if in parameter window Parameter window Scenes, page 113, the required scene is enabled.
  • Page 117  ABB i-bus Commissioning Transition time for scene Options: jump to 0.7 s 2.0 s … 90.5 s time for dimming changeable via bus This parameter sets the duration, in which the scene retrieval of the dimming process for all lighting groups of the scene are completed together.
  • Page 118  ABB i-bus Commissioning Group x Brightness value of Scene (x = 1…16) Options: no change (not a member in this scene) 100 % (255) 99 % (252) … 1 % (3) 0 % (OFF) Note The options 100 % (255) to 0 % (OFF) are only visible if the parameter Overwrite scene on download is set to yes.

  • Page 119: Communication Objects

     ABB i-bus Commissioning Communication objects In this chapter, the communication objects of the DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 are described. The description is divided into blocks, which relate to the name of the communication object.  General - Communication objects, valid for the entire DALI Light Controller ...

  • Page 120: Short Overview Of The Communication Objects

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.1 Short overview of the communication objects Flags Data Point CO No. Function Name Length Type (DPT) In operation General 1,002 1 bit Not assigned trigger DALI addressing General 1,003 1 bit Status additional function General...
  • Page 121  ABB i-bus Commissioning Flags Data Point CO No. Function Name Length Type (DPT) Switch Group 1 1,001 1 bit Switch/status Group 1 1,001 1 bit Status switch Group 1 1,001 1 bit Activate function slave Group 1 1,003 1 bit...

  • Page 122: Communication Objects General

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.2 Communication objects General Function Object name Data type Flags In operation General 1 bit C, T DPT 1.002 This communication object is enabled if in parameter window Parameter window General, page 40, the parameter Send object "In operation"...
  • Page 123  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Status additional function General 2 byte C, R, T non DPT This communication object is always enabled and indicates if the additional functions (Light control or Slave) are operating. Bit value: 0 = Additional function not operating (Slave not following its master.
  • Page 124  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Acknowledge faults General 1 bit C, W DPT 1.015 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window General, page 40, the parameter Acknowledge faults is set with the option yes - acknowledgement is required.
  • Page 125  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags continued No. 6 The bit number (bit 0 to bit 15) corresponds to the exponent in the binary system, e.g. bit 8, number 8 corresponds to 2 Bit 0…5: corresponds with the information as queried in the communication object Request diagnosis (No. 7).
  • Page 126  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Request Diagnostics General 1 byte C, W non DPT This communication object is always enabled and together with the communication object Diagnostics (No. 6) has to provide the function state of the DALI output, a lighting group or a DALI device on the KNX. The required information is queried by the DLR/A via the communication object Request diagnostics.
  • Page 127  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Fade time (DALI format) General 1 byte C, R, W, T [Value 0…15/0…90.5 s] DPT 20.602 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Central, page 49, the parameter Object format of flexible time for dimming (Fade time) is parameterized with the option DALI format in s [value 0...15 / 0...90.5s].
  • Page 128  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Fade time (KNX format) General 2 byte C, W [Value 0...65,535/0...9050 ms] DPT 7.004 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Central, page 49, the parameter Object format of flexible time for dimming (Fade time) is parameterized with the option KNX format in 100 ms [value 0...65,535/0…9050 ms].
  • Page 129  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Status sensors General 1 byte C, R, T non DPT This communication object is always enabled. It is used to detect the function of the light sensor, e.g. during commissioning.

  • Page 130: Communication Objects Dali Output

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.3 Communication objects DALI output The communication objects change depending on the parameterization, e.g. whether separate or common status communication objects are used for the status messages. Note In the following, the communication objects are described, which relate to the overall DALI output and thus to the DALI devices connected to it.
  • Page 131  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Switch/status DALI output 1 bit C, R, W, T DPT 1.001 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Status - Central, page 57, the parameter Status response of switching state of the DALI output is set with the option yes: via object "Switch/status".
  • Page 132  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Brightness value/status DALI output 1 byte C, R, W, T DPT 5.001 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Status - Central, page 57, the parameter Status response of brightness value of the DALI output is set with the option yes: via object "Brightness value/status".
  • Page 133  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Relative dimming DALI output 4 bit C, W DPT 3.007 The Relative dimming telegram of all connected DALI devices is received via this communication object. They are dimming telegrams BRIGHTER, DARKER and STOP. After a START telegram is received, the brightness value is changed in the defined direction with the parameterized speed.
  • Page 134  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Fault ballast DALI output 1 bit C, R, T DPT 1.005 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Status - Central, page 57, the parameter Fault ballast is set with the option yes.
  • Page 135  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Fault group/device code DALI output 1 byte C, R, T non DPT This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Status - Central, page 57, the parameter Fault group/device...
  • Page 136  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Number of faults DALI output 1 byte C, R, T DPT 5.010 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Status - Central, page 57, the parameter Fault group/device...
  • Page 137  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Disable sending of fault alarm DALI output 1 byte C, W DPT 1.003 With this communication object, it is possible to disable the fault messages (lamp or ballast fault) of the DLR/A. If the fault messages are inhibited, the DLR/A will continue to undertake fault message examination regarding lamp and ballast faults.
  • Page 138  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Detect ballasts DALI output 1 bit C, W DPT 1.010 Using this communication object, the current state of the DALI Light Controller can be stored as the reference state. In order to correctly detect a ballast fault, the DALI Light Controller must have correctly identified all connected DALI devices and thus know the number of connected DALI devices to be monitored.
  • Page 139  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Burn-in lamp/status DALI output 1 bit C, W DPT 1.010 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Central, page 49, the parameter Enable central function lamp Burn-in object "Burn-in lamp/status" is parameterized with the option yes and a status message about the burn-in process is also required.
  • Page 140  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Calibration artificial light DALI output 1 bit C, W DPT 1.003 This communication object is always enabled and is only required for the lighting groups with the additional function Light control.
  • Page 141  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Calibration daylight DALI output 1 bit C, W DPT 1.003 This communication object is always enabled and is only required for the lighting groups with the additional function Light control.

  • Page 142: Communication Objects Group X

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.4 Communication objects Group x It is possible to parameterize status messages. The communication objects change accordingly. Depending on the parameterization, the communications objects change, e.g. for group 1: No. 30 and 31 separate communication objects or common communication object No. 30 No.
  • Page 143  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Status switch Group x 1 bit C, R, T DPT 1.001 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window - Gx Status, page 73, the parameter Status response of switching state is set with yes: via separate object "Switch/status".
  • Page 144  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Status brightness value Group x 1 bit C, R, T DPT 5.001 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window - Gx Status, page 73, the parameter Status response of brightness value is set with the option yes: via separate object "Brightness value/status".
  • Page 145  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Fault lamp or ballast Group x 1 bit C, R, T Fault ballast DPT 1.005 Fault lamp By parameterizing this communication object, in Parameter window - Gx Status page 73, a fault in the lighting group x can be displayed on the KNX.
  • Page 146  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Forced operation Group x 2 bit C, R, W DPT 2.001 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window - Gx Functions, page 82, the function forced operation 2 bit control is enabled.
  • Page 147  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags 37/38 Burn-in lamp/status Group x 1 bit C, W DPT 1.010 This communication object is one of the additional communication objects that can be selected in Parameter window - Gx Functions, page 82.

  • Page 148: Communication Objects Scene X/Y

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.5 Communication objects Scene x/y The 8 bit scene communication object is always available. The communication objects for the 1 bit control of a scene are only visible when the respective scene has been enabled in...
  • Page 149  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags 198…204 recall scene Scene x/y 1 bit C, W x = 1, 3…13 DPT 1.022 y = 2, 4…12 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Scenes, page 113, the respective scenes have been enabled.

  • Page 150: Communications Object Lighting Control

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.6 Communications object Lighting control If one of the first 4 lighting groups is parameterized with the additional function Light control, the following communication objects appear. Optionally, the status of the function Light control can be sent on the KNX.
  • Page 151 ® the DLR/A using a normal ABB i-bus DALI Gateway or other 1-10 V luminaires via the ABB i-bus KNX Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S. In this way, highly flexible and energy efficient KNX lighting systems can be integrated into the intelligent installation systems.
  • Page 152  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Master: Offset activate Group 1 1 bit C, R, W, T DPT 1.003 This communication object is enabled if in Parameter window Gx Group, page 63, the option Light control is enabled in parameter Select additional function.

  • Page 153: Communication Objects Function - Slave

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.7 Communication objects function - Slave If the additional function Slave has been selected in Parameter window Gx Group, page 63, the following communication objects appear. The status value of the function Slave is fed back. It is possible to parameterize in Parameter window - Slave, page 108, whether the status of the function Slave should be sent.
  • Page 154  ABB i-bus Commissioning Function Object name Data type Flags Brightness value or Group 1 1 byte C, W, T Brightness value/status DPT 5.001 C, W, R, T This communication object is always enabled in order to enable setting of a brightness value without further parameterization.

  • Page 155: Communication Objects Function Staircase Lighting

     ABB i-bus Commissioning 3.3.8 Communication objects function Staircase lighting Communication objects for the function Staircase lighting can be enabled in Parameter window - Gx Functions, page 82. A maximum of two communication objects can be enabled simultaneously for the function Staircase lighting.

  • Page 157: Planning And Application

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Planning and application You will find some tips and application examples in this section for practical use of the DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1. Automatic DALI addressing In order to better appreciate the functionality of the DALI Light Controller, the addressing of the DLR/A is described in this chapter.

  • Page 158: Function Diagram

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Function diagram The function chart indicates the sequence, in which the functions of the DLR/A are processed. If several communication objects in the function block point to the same function, they have equal priority and are processed in the sequence in which they are received.
  • Page 159  ABB i-bus Planning and application DLR/A 4.8.1.1 | 2CDC507128D0202 157...

  • Page 160: Monitoring Of Lamps And Ballasts

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Monitoring of lamps and ballasts With the DLR/A, the malfunction state of the lighting in the building can be broadcast on the KNX. A control panel or control center can evaluate or display this information. Required repair measures or corresponding maintenance cycles can be initiated.

  • Page 161: Exchange Of Dali Devices

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Note In order to detect a lamp malfunction it must be sent by the DALI device on the DALI control line. This is generally supported by the DALI ballasts. DALI dimmers and DALI switch actuators often do not have this characteristic.

  • Page 162: Effect Of Ageing On Lamps

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Effect of ageing on lamps Every fluorescent lamp ages in service. The lighting power of the fluorescent lamps degrades, i.e. a lower brightness is produced at the same control value. This can even mean that the setpoint originally required can no longer be achieved with maximum control.

  • Page 163: Burning-In Of Luminaires

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Burning-in of luminaires In the case of lamps filled with gas, a burn-in time is recommended. This burn-in process is only required once at the start of commissioning. Only after this burn-in time do fluorescent lamps have a stable operating value, which ensures the best possible dimming behavior and an optimum service life.

  • Page 164: Control Telegram And Status With A Communication Object

     ABB i-bus Planning and application The DALI Light Controller features a counter (1…255 h) for each individual DALI device for the function Burn-in. The resolution of the timing is set internally to five minutes, even though the time is counted in hours.

  • Page 165: Staircase Lighting

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Staircase lighting The DALI Light Controller features a function Staircase lighting, which can be triggered and stopped via individual switch telegrams of the individual lighting groups. In this way, the lighting group is switched on with a determined interval.
  • Page 166  ABB i-bus Planning and application During the Staircase lighting sequence, the maximum and minimum dimming values (dimming thresholds) remain valid. They can be parameterized in Parameter window Gx Group, page 63. During dimming-down from the switching value to the basis value, the communication object Warning staircase lighting receives the value 1, which indicates switching off of the staircase lighting.
  • Page 167  ABB i-bus Planning and application In the following table with the parameterized function Staircase lighting, the response of the lighting groups is shown. Function Staircase lighting active Operating situation Dimming-down time Communication objects inactive Staircase lighting Standby Dimming-up time...

  • Page 168: Staircase Lighting With
Function Light Control

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.8.1 Staircase lighting with
function Light control With the DALI Light Controller there is a possibility of using the function Staircase lighting in conjunction with the constant lighting control. This means constant lighting control is undertaken during the operation of function Staircase lighting.

  • Page 169: Constant Lighting Control

     ABB i-bus Planning and application Constant lighting control Constant lighting control is possible with the DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 in conjunction with the Light Sensor LF/U 2.1. Principle representation of constant lighting control: With constant light control, this is a so-called fixed (or constant) value control or interference variable control.
  • Page 170  ABB i-bus Planning and application Lighting control constraints Rooms are lit up differently by the incidental daylight and the artificial lighting of the lamps. Not all surfaces in the rooms, e.g. walls, floor and furniture reflect the light, which falls on them, in the same manner.
  • Page 171  ABB i-bus Planning and application Explanations of terms These variables are only partly available in the Software-Tool for commissioning, see Software-Tool online help. Sensor value This value corresponds with the physically measured value on the sensor input, which results from the room brightness detected by the Light Sensor LF/U 2.1 (luminance of the area monitored by the sensor).
  • Page 172 (slaves) either directly internally in the DALI Light Controller or externally via the communication object Brightness value of slave. The external slaves ® can, for example, be ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators or Universal Dimmers. Please refer to Note, page 168, on DALI and 1-10 V luminaires.

  • Page 173: Changing The Setpoint

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.9.1 Changing the setpoint Depending on the intended purpose of the room or area, e.g. training or competition areas in sports halls, it may be useful to apply a changeable setpoint (control parameter) for the constant lighting control via the KNX.

  • Page 174: Deactivation Of Constant Lighting Control

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.9.2 Deactivation of constant lighting control Constant lighting control can be deactivated by users at any time if this option has been enabled. Corresponding parameterization options can be found in Parameter window - Gx Control Operating, page 103.

  • Page 175: Follow-Up Time Of The Inactive Light Control

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.9.4 Follow-up time of the inactive light control This function is particularly useful, when there is a presence detector in the room. Example The user has deactivated the light control and set the maximum level of brightness. The user leaves the room, and the presence detector switches off the light.
  • Page 176  ABB i-bus Planning and application Performing artificial lighting calibration (for lighting group 1…4) Artificial lighting calibration must be performed for each group where the additional function Light control is enabled. Lighting control is only possible for lighting groups 1…4.
  • Page 177  ABB i-bus Planning and application Artificial lighting calibration (using lighting group 1 as an example) Configuration Effect Checking of the light sensor(s) Read out communication object Status The corresponding bit(s) for the that is/are relevant for lighting sensors (No. 9).
  • Page 178  ABB i-bus Planning and application Undertaking daylight calibration automatically Daylight calibration must be performed for each lighting group, where the additional function Light control is enabled. Lighting control is only possible for lighting groups 1…4. Implementation using ETS is described in the following.
  • Page 179  ABB i-bus Planning and application As an example, short operating instructions for lighting group 1 are listed for automatic daylight calibration: Automatic daylight calibration Configuration Effect Calibration artificial light Performing artificial lighting Lighting characteristic is stored in the calibration , page 174 DALI Light Controller.
  • Page 180  ABB i-bus Planning and application Manual daylight calibration Configuration Effect Undertake manual Parameter window - Gx Light controller, Parameter for the assignment of a factor daylight calibration. page 95, the parameter Compensation for daylight calibration is enabled. factor for daylight calibration automatically must be set to no.

  • Page 181: Brightness Detection

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.9.6 Brightness detection The Light Sensor LF/U 2.1 of the DALI Light Controller DLR/A 4.8.1.1 detects the light intensity of the surfaces in its detection range and converts it to a current. Before the light reaches the photodiode, it passes through a light filter, whose maximum pass band attributes are in the visible wavelength range of the human eye.
  • Page 182  ABB i-bus Planning and application If the increment is too large, the light control reaches the setpoint faster. The setpoint brightness is exceeded. The DLR/A starts to oscillate around the setpoint brightness. If the increment is too small, it will take too long until the setpoint brightness is reached. This is critical, particularly in cases where blinds are closing to darken the room quickly.
  • Page 183  ABB i-bus Planning and application The increment time should be selected so that the brightness change of a control step is available to the DLR/A via the Light Controller/luminaire/Light Sensor before the next control step is triggered. Otherwise the brightness setpoint will be exceeded and has to be regulated back a step.
  • Page 184  ABB i-bus Planning and application In order to get a point of reference for the individual control parameterization, in the following table, you will find a list of the fixed parameterized settings in the DLR/A and/or the individually adjustable values for the...

  • Page 185: Scene

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.10 Scene The DLR/A facilitates the integration of the 8 lighting groups in 14 scenes. The scene parameterized once in the ETS can be used in the following functions:  Normal scene recall via the communication objects 8 bit scene (1 byte) or Recall scene (1 bit) ...
  • Page 186 A typical function Scene could, for example, appear as follows and is described using the 8 bit scene telegram as an example: ® The task is to implement the room lighting for a presentation with ABB i-bus KNX devices. The following devices are used in the room: ...
  • Page 187  ABB i-bus Planning and application Example An 8 bit scene (No. 8) comprises of some lamps, which are controlled via two switch actuators and lighting groups of the DALI Light Controller. Furthermore, two shutters are integrated into the function Scene via a shutter actuator. The Scene can be retrieved via a single KNX telegram.

  • Page 188: Slave

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.11 Slave If the additional function Slave is activated, the lighting group of the DLR/A strictly adheres to the brightness value, which is predefined by the communication object Brightness value of slave. Brightness values on the communication object Brightness value are ignored.
  • Page 189  ABB i-bus Planning and application The behavior of the function Slave after KNX bus voltage recovery can be parameterized: in Parameter window - Gx Slave, page 108 you can set whether operation is active or inactive. The brightness value of...
  • Page 190  ABB i-bus Planning and application ® An integration of further ABB i-bus KNX components in the light control can typically appear as follows: 188 2CDC507128D0202 | DLR/A 4.8.1.1...

  • Page 191: Slave With Offset Function

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.11.1 Slave with offset function The DALI Light Controller features, in addition to the additional function Slave, an offset with the slave that can be used to control a lower or higher level of brightness than the brightness level of the master. In the following, both these functions should be described in more detail using a room with two lighting strips as an example.
  • Page 192  ABB i-bus Planning and application The brightness value associated with the offset is sent via the communication object Master offset brightness from the light controller lighting group. Alternatively, this brightness value can also be internally transferred to the slave in the light controller.

  • Page 193: Dali Lighting Curve

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.12 DALI lighting curve The DALI lighting curve is adjusted to the sensitivity of the human eye. In this way, a logarithmic characteristic curve results for the luminous flux, which is perceived by the human eye as a linear brightness characteristic.
  • Page 194  ABB i-bus Planning and application KNX status 
brightness value Luminous flux DALI value KNX value KNX value [%] The table assumes ideal DALI equipment (DALI dimming range 0.1…100 %) and in the DLR/A a KNX dimming range of 0.4…100 %.

  • Page 195: Characteristic Adjustment Of The Linear Lighting Curve

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.12.1 Characteristic adjustment of the linear lighting curve The DALI characteristic compliant to IEC 62386-102 described in the previous chapter can be modified via the DALI Light Controller, so that it provides a linear characteristic from KNX brightness value [%] to luminous flux.

  • Page 196: Characteristic Adjustment Of Phys-Min Brightness Value

     ABB i-bus Planning and application 4.12.2 Characteristic adjustment of phys-min brightness value In the ideal case (ballast with a physical minimum brightness value of 0), the "normal" DALI-transformation table page 193, results. With a realistic physical brightness value of 3% (DALI 126), the following table results. In the KNX value range 0…50 % the ballast cannot set a brightness difference.

  • Page 197: A Appendix

     ABB i-bus Appendix Appendix Code table Diagnostics Low byte (No. 6) With the 2 byte communication object Diagnostics, the information about a DALI device or a lighting group is provided on the KNX. The communication object No. 6 Diagnostics is updated via the communication object No.

  • Page 198: A.2 Code Table Diagnostics High Byte (No. 6)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Code table Diagnostics High byte (No. 6) With the 2 byte communication object Diagnostics, the information about a DALI device or a lighting group is provided on the KNX. The communication object No. 6 Diagnostics is updated via the communication object No.
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  • Page 200: A.3 Code Table Request Diagnostics (No. 7)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Code table Request diagnostics (No. 7) With the 1 byte communication object Request diagnostics, the diagnostics information of the communication object No. 6 Diagnostics is requested. The following code table shows the relationship between the value of the communication object and the DALI devices or the lighting group: ...

  • Page 201: A.4 Table Of Fading Times Fade Time
(No. 8)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Table of fading times Fade time
(No. 8) Using the communication object Fade time (DALI format) or (KNX format), it is possible that the DALI fading time as defined in the DALI standard EN 62386-102 can be transferred via the DALI control line on the KNX, so that the intended DALI devices use the DALI fading times.

  • Page 202: A.5 Code Table Status Sensors (No. 9)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Code table Status sensors (No. 9) The status of the 4 light sensors is visible with this communication object. If a light sensor provides a changed sensor value within a time of 5 seconds, the DALI Light Controller assumes that a light sensor is not connected or the light sensor is defective.
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  • Page 204: A.6 Code Table Fault Group/Device Code (No. 19)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Code table Fault group/device code (No. 19) Via communication object Fault group/device code there is a possibility to represent coded information concerning the malfunction state of the lighting group or the individual device on the KNX.
  • Page 205  ABB i-bus Appendix Initially the code table is shown for the fault status of a lighting group: There is no fault. There is a ballast fault.             ...
  • Page 206  ABB i-bus Appendix The following code table shows the relationship between the value of the communication object and the fault state of a device: There is no fault. There is a lamp fault.      ...
  • Page 207  ABB i-bus Appendix There is a ballast fault. There is a ballast and lamp fault.                        ...

  • Page 208: A.7 Code Table 8 Bit Scene (No. 212)

     ABB i-bus Appendix Code table 8 bit scene (No. 212) This code table indicates the telegram code for an 8 bit scene in hexadecimal and binary code. Note Of the 64 possible scenes in KNX only the first 14 scenes are available with the DLR/A.

  • Page 209: A.8 Further Information About Dali

     ABB i-bus Appendix Further information about DALI Further information about DALI and its possibilities in lighting technology can be found in our manuals: DALI, manual from DALI AG which is part of the ZVEI: This manual and further information about DALI can be found on the DALI AG Internet page under www.dali-ag.org.

  • Page 210: A.9 Ordering Details

    88237 8 0,66 DLR/S 8.16.1M DALI Light Controller, 8-fold, MDRC 2CDG 110 101 R0011 67656 4 0,26 ® DALI Gateways in the ABB i-bus KNX range DG/S 1.1 Single, MDRC 2CDG 110 026 R0011 58583 5 0.19 DG/S 8.1 8x, MDRC...
  • Page 211  ABB i-bus Appendix DLR/A 4.8.1.1 | 2CDC507128D0202 209...
  • Page 212 With regard to purchase orders, the agreed Fax: +49 (0)6221 701 724 particulars shall prevail. ABB AG shall not be liable E-mail: knx.marketing@de.abb.com for any consequences arising from errors or incomplete information in this document. Further information and local contacts: We reserve all rights in this document and in the www.abb.com/knx...

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