General Description - Bpt KNX/DALI 64/16 Bedienungsanleitung

3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The KNX/DALI Gateway allows communication between the ballasts that implement the DALI protocol (spe-
cifically for lighting control), and the KNX Home and Building Automation system; the DALI installations can
benefit from the wide range of KNX user interfaces, like command sensors and system display/supervision
devices.
The Gateway serves both as DALI-Master device and power supply to all connected ECGs. Up to 64 ballast
allocated to up to 16 different groups can be connected per single Gateway. Additionally, up to 16 lighting
scenes can be created from the different groups.
The light intensities and failure warnings are available as status objects and can be visualized using any
corresponding KNX display device.
The commissioning of the DALI Gateway (assignment of the ballasts to the various groups) is carried out via
the programming button keys and display directly on the device; the setting of the various parameters and
the programming of the scenes can be carried out via the buttons keys and display or, alternatively, using
the ETS software. Scenes that have already been programmed can subsequently be changed at any time
on the device.
Finally, in addition to the KNX and the DALI interface, there are two binary inputs available on the device for
connecting conventional switches, pushbuttons or movement sensors. This allows commissioning, test and
operation of the DALI ECGs without the connection of the device to the KNX network.
The KNX/DALI Gateway is a 6-module DIN device assembled on a 35mm DIN rail.
The DALI BUS, mains power supply, and binary inputs are connected via special screw connectors, while
the standard connector is used for the KNX line.
The connectors as well as the KNX programming button and LED are only accessible once the cover of the
distribution panel removed. The operation of the programming buttons (MOVE, Prg/Set, ESC), the control
LEDs (PWR and ERR) as well as the menu display are accessible even with closed cover.
At the lower side of the casing the following connectors can be found (left to right):
1. KNX bus connector
2. KNX Programming LED
3. KNX Programming button
4. Power Supply
At the upper side of the casing the following connectors can be found (left to right):
5. DALI connector
6. Connector passive binary input 1
7. Connector passive binary input 2
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