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  • Page 1 DALI basicDIM DGC Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Table of Contents 1. Scope of documentation 3 1.1. Copyright ....................... . . 3 1.2.

  • Page 3: Scope Of Documentation

    The basicDIM DGC is configured in the masterCONFIGURATOR software (V2.12. or later) and basicDIM DGC Programmer (see "Reference list" at the end of this document). TRIDONIC GmbH & Co KG is constantly striving to develop all its products. This means that there may be changes in form, equipment and technology.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Safety instructions The instructions in this section have been compiled to ensure that operators and users of the basicDIM DGC from Tridonic are able to detect potential risks in good time and take the necessary preventative measures.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    For more detailed information please refer to the masterCONFIGURATOR documentation (see "Reference list" at the end of this document). 3.2. Main applications The DALI basicDIM DGC is designed for the following principal applications: Individual offices Open-plan offices...

  • Page 6: Hardware / Connections / Specifications

    Sensor connection for up to 4 basicDIM DGC sensors For up to 20 DSI or DALI ballasts (max. 10 per output channel) 3.4. System description The DALI basicDIM DGC can be used as a single unit or in combination with basicDIM DGC 5DPI_14 sensors: Remote Remote...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Installation 7 / 48...
  • Page 8 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Installation Wiring diagram basicDIM DGC with DALI PS1(2) Use only in combination with DALI Repeater (86458401) and one of the following DALI supplies: DALI PS1 (24034323), 200 mA, max. 100 additional devices DALI PS2 (28000876), 240 mA, max.
  • Page 9 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Installation NOTICE Installation basicDIM DGC can be operated without sensor. For this, the motion sensor must be deactivated with the masterCONFIGURATOR software. DSI/DALI is not SELV. The installation instructions for mains voltage therefore apply. The maximum cable length between the external switch and basicDIM DGC is 100 m.

  • Page 10: Functions

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions The DALI basicDIM DGC has the following functions and user interfaces: Basic functions Constant light control by means of ambient light sensor Presence-based control by means of PIR motion sensor or presence detector Remote control via an infrared input for two different IR remote controls 5.1.
  • Page 11 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.3. Mixed installation with DGC and MSensor ½ CAUTION! Note the following, if you are using a mixed installation with DGCs and MSensors: If the DGC is moved to group 1 (for example), it will still send its own presence as Broadcast by default. If there is an MSensor in the same installation (for example in group 2), then group 2 will be triggered by the Broadcast signal sent from the DGC.
  • Page 12 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.4. DALI IN interface ½ CAUTION! By using the DGC in basic configuration (additional DGCs connected to CH2) DALI IN interface will be deactivated. To activate the DALI IN interface DALI again, proceed as follows: Disconnect all DGCs connected to Connect DALI USB...
  • Page 13 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions Reaction to DALI control commands at the DALI IN interface DIRECT ARC POWER CONTROL (DAP) UP / Down RECALL MAX LEVEL RECALL MIN LEVEL ON AND STEP UP GO TO SCENE 13 / 48...
  • Page 14 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions Response to DALI query commands at the DALI IN interface Command Reaction basicDIM DGC According to DALI QUERY STATUS QUERY CONTROL GEAR Response is always "Yes" (0xFF), independent of what control gear is connected to CH1/CH2 QUERY LAMP FAILURE Error bit is set if at least one connected device reports an error QUERY LAMP POWER ON...
  • Page 15 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions QUERY RANDOM ADDRESS (L) According to DALI READ MEMORY LOCATION According to DALI QUERY SHORT ADDRESS According to DALI NOTICE Relay only responds to DALI command GO TO SCENE. Other commands are ignored by the Relay. 5.1.5.
  • Page 16 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.6. Relais The relay can be used in four different operating modes: Operating Symbol mode Description Standby Energy saving mode If the basicDIM DGC module is switched off, the relay will switch off (after 10 minutes). If the basicDIM DGC is switched on, the relay will switch on.
  • Page 17 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.8. Run-on time A time starting from the last detected movement in the room; when the run-on time expires, the fade time begins. If further movement is detected during the run-on time, it starts over again. You can choose whether you want the basicDIM DGC module to switch off the light completely or to dim it down to the second light level after the run-on time.
  • Page 18 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.11. Offset Depending on the profile used, a negative offset may be enabled between CH2 and CH1. Using the basicDIM DGC Programmer and the masterCONFIGURATOR software, this parameter may be changed, a positive offset is also possible (see "Reference list" at the end of this document).
  • Page 19 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.14. Set target value The target value can be set with one of the following: REMOTECONTROL IR6 (press the key for > 3 s) basicDIM DGC Programmer (press the key for > 3 s) masterCONFIGURATOR software external momentary-action switch: By briefly pressing the momentary-action switch twice the currently measured light level is saved as new target value.
  • Page 20 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.16. Neighbourhood function The neighbourhood function determines how the motion sensor responds when presence is detected in another group. Depending on the profile used, the basicDIM DGC can respond differently to presence detected in other groups. The settings can be changed using the basicDIM DGC Programmer or the masterCONFIGURATOR software (see "Reference list"...
  • Page 21 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.18. Basic functions Symbol Description Switching on If the DGC module has been switched on via ON, lighting control is disabled. Switching off Dimming up Dimming down 21 / 48...
  • Page 22 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.1.19. Behaviour after return of power The basicDIM DGC module features two different types of starting behaviour after mains failure. Symbol Description Power ON behaviour OFF (luminaires remain switched off) Power ON behaviour ON (the luminaires are switched on after return of power).

  • Page 23: Constant Light Control

    DALI basicDIM DGC. This also applies in cases where motion is detected in the room. The luminaire group is switched on again as soon as the measured illuminance falls below the brightness setpoint.
  • Page 24 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions The diameter of the detection area depends on the detection angle of the sensor and the height at which it is mounted. Calculating the diameter: x1 = tan(x1) × h x2 = tan(x2) ×...
  • Page 25 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.2.2. Tricks and hints Position the ambient light sensor correctly Ambient light control is based on measuring reflected artificial light and daylight. This light must be detected correctly and completely.
  • Page 26 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions Position the sensor so that it is not directly exposed to sunlight: Make sure that the detection area of the sensor lies within the room. Make sure that the sensor is far enough away from any window area. Make sure that any glare or sunlight reflected by shiny glass or metal surfaces cannot hit the sensor.

  • Page 27: Presence Control

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.3. Presence control 5.3.1. Description Presence-based control makes it possible to link illuminance to the presence or absence of people. The light is switched on as soon as a person enters a room. When the person leaves, the light is set to a predefined light value after a certain time lapse. Presence-based control offers the benefits of saving energy as well as the convenience of automatic lighting control.
  • Page 28 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions The position and mounting height produce two different detection areas: Up to 2 m mounting height presence is detected and over 2 m motion is detected. Calculating the diameter: d2 = 2 ×...
  • Page 29 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions 5.3.2. Presence detection process Range of Adjustments Name values Description via... Fade-in time 0.7 - Time that starts as soon as the presence of a person is detected. 90.5 s During the fade-in time the luminous intensity is faded up to the (default: presence value.
  • Page 30 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Functions Absence value 1 - 100 % Luminous intensity when there is no person present. (default: and Pr depending on profile) mC => masterCONFIGURATOR, Pr => basicDIM DGC Programmer 30 / 48...

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    If the basicDIM DGC is used in combination with a basicDIM DGC sensor, it can be controlled with the following remote controls. To get more information about these remote controls, follow the link beside the product image. basicDIM DGC PROGRAMMER (28000646) www.tridonic.com/qrDGCProg REMOTECONTROL IR6 (28000647) www.tridonic.com/qrIR6...

  • Page 32: Room Profiles

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.1. Room profile 1 Individual room 6.1.1. Brief description Typical setting Two illumination areas (e.g. CH2 = windows area, CH1 = rest of the room), two switches (T1, T2), motion sensor(s). Control Switch 2 (T2) controls the lighting of the windows area (CH2), switch 1 (T1) controls the lighting of the rest of the room (CH1).
  • Page 33 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.1.3. Table of functions Function Description = Presence state PowerOn behaviour T1 effective range = Only Output 1 T1 short press = ON and OFF T1 long press = dimming T1 double click = Saving enabled...
  • Page 34 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles Function Description = ON/OFF Presence control mode Presence control run-on time = 10 min Presence control absence value = 10 % Presence control switch-off delay = 1 min Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec Presence control manual OFF delay...

  • Page 35: Room Profile 2 Classroom

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.2. Room profile 2 Classroom 6.2.1. Brief description Typical setting Three illumination areas (windows area, rest of the room, separate presentation area), two switches, motion sensor(s) Control Switch 1 controls the lighting of the windows area and the rest room of the room together (ratio of the two dimming levels remains the same), button 2 controls the...
  • Page 36 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.2.3. Table of functions Function Description = only OFF Presence control mode Presence control run-on time = 20 min Presence control absence value = 0 % Presence control switch-off delay = 0 min Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec...
  • Page 37 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles Function Description = only OFF Presence control mode Presence control run-on time = 20 min Presence control absence value = 0 % Presence control switch-off delay = 0 min Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec Presence control manual OFF delay...

  • Page 38: Room Profile 3 Corridor

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.3. Room profile 3 Corridor 6.3.1. Brief description Typical setting One illumination areas, switches, motion sensor(s) Control Switches control the lighting of all the luminaires. Different dimming levels can be defined for presence detection in another room (neighbourhood function), for presence detection in the corridor itself and for the absence of any presence detection.
  • Page 39 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.3.3. Table of functions Function Description = Presence state PowerOn behaviour T1 effective range = Output 1 and Output 2 T1 short press = ON and OFF T1 long press = dimming T1 double click = Saving disabled...
  • Page 40 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles Presence control switch-off delay = "never OFF" Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec Presence control manual OFF delay = 1 min Presence control signal exchange = disabled (no response to presence of other devices) Output 1 (operating mode) = DALI Output 2 (operating mode)

  • Page 41: Room Profile 4 Restroom

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.4. Room profile 4 Restroom 6.4.1. Brief description Typical setting Two illumination areas (sink and mirror area, toilet area), two switches, motion sensor(s) Control Switch 1 controls the lighting of the sink and mirror area, switch 2 controls the lighting of the toilet area...
  • Page 42 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.4.3. Table of functions Function Description = Presence state PowerOn behaviour T1 effective range = Output 1 and Output 2 T1 short press = ON and OFF T1 long press = disabled T1 double click = Saving is blocked...
  • Page 43 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles Presence control switch-off delay = 0 min Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec Presence control manual OFF delay = 1 min Presence control signal exchange = disabled (no response to presence of other devices) Output 1 (operating mode) = DALI Output 2 (operating mode)

  • Page 44: Room Profile 5 Free-Standing Luminaire (Default)

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.5. Room profile 5 Free-standing luminaire (default) 6.5.1. Brief description Typical setting Two illumination areas (direct and indirect lighting ), two switches, motion sensor(s) Control Switch 1 controls direct lighting, switch 2 controls indirect lighting.
  • Page 45 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles 6.5.3. Table of functions Function Description = Presence state PowerOn behaviour T1 effective range = Output 1 T1 short press = ON and OFF T1 long press = dimming T1 double click = Saving enabled =>...
  • Page 46 Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Room profiles Presence control absence value = 10 % Presence control switch-off delay = 1 min Presence control Fadetime = 5.7 sec Presence control manual OFF delay = 10 min Presence control signal exchange = disabled (no response to presence of other devices) Output 1 (operating mode)

  • Page 47: Status Information

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Status information A sensor mounted LED provides status information about the device's operation: 7.1. Green light Normal operation Status indicator Meaning PowerOn 3 x flashing 1 x short impulse Presence detected 2 x short impulse Confirmation of infrared reception 7.2.

  • Page 48: Reference List

    Product manual basicDIM DGC | 07-2018 | 1.9 | en Reference list 8.1. Related documents Documentation masterCONFIGURATOR: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/Manual_masterConfigurator_en.pdf Data sheet DALI basicDIM DGC: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/data_sheets/basicDIM_DGC_en.pdf Declarations of conformity: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/declarations-of-conformity.asp Certificates: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/certificates-controls.asp Parameter settings basicDIM DGC PROGRAMMER: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/technical/basicDIM_DGC_PROGRAMMER_en.pdf Parameter settings REMOTECONTROL IR6: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/technical/REMOTECONTROL_IR6_en.pdf...

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