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8.2 Use of the soft switch function
8.2.1
General
The soft switch function is a cycle consisting of switch-on, dimming up,
maintain target brightness, dimming down and switch-off.
8.2.2
Soft ON for staircase lighting
The following function is recommended for staircase lighting:
When the light switch is operated: Full brightness.
After required length of time: Lighting is slowly dimmed down and then switched off.
P
100 %
Val.
Min.
0 %
A
Button sends Soft ON telegram.
t1
The Soft ON time is equal to 0, i.e. the "Dim up slowly" function is deactivated
B
The brightness is immediately adjusted to the configured value after Soft ON
t2
Configured time between Soft ON and Soft OFF
t2+ It is possible for t2 to be extended with another Soft ON telegram
C
t2 or t2+ has elapsed, or a Soft OFF telegram was received:
Start of the Soft OFF phase
t3
the brightness is gradually reduced within the configured time for Soft OFF
D
t3 has elapsed, the configured minimum dimming value has been reached and the system
dims to 0%
The light can be turned off with a Soft OFF telegram or
retriggered with a Soft ON telegram.
8.2.3
Driveway lighting
A motion detector activates the dimmer via the soft switching object.
The lighting is dimmed up within 5 seconds if a movement is detected.
This delay gives the eyes enough time to adjust to the light without being dazzled
Soft OFF via configured time or via Soft OFF telegram.
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Flush-mounted dimming actuator DU 1
t1 = 0s
A/B
t2 / t2+
elapses
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t3
C
D
t(h)
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