2.1 DALI Bus system properties ............2.2 KDA-64 product features ................ 3.General properties of the ETS application program: KDA-64 Plug-In 3.1 Installing the Plug-In ............... 3.2 Principal structure of the Plug-In ............. 3.3 Operating modes of the Plug-In: DALI commissioning ....
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KDA-64 Instruction Manual Content ..7.2.3 ECG and lamp faults during DALI commissioning in 'Extended Mode' 7.2.4 Using dummy ECGs in 'Extended Mode' ........ 7.3 General extra functions in the ETS ..................7.3.1 Using IP for plug-in communication .............
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KDA-64 Instruction Manual Content ....11.1.2 Scene programming via ETS in 'Extended Mode 11.2 The effect module ................ 11.2.1 Effect programming using the effect website ....11.2.2 Effect programming via ETS in 'Extended Mode' ............12. Self-contained battery emergency lamps 12.1 Features...
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KDA-64 Instruction Manual Content ......14.3.2 Parameter page: Switching Behaviour 14.3.3 Parameter page: Analysis and Service ..................15. Firmware version and update ............16. Reset to conditions at delivery...
2.2. KDA-64 product features The KDA-64 is a device used to control ECGs with a DALI interface via the KNX installation bus. The device transforms switch and dim commands from the connected KNX system into DALI telegrams and status information from the DALI bus into KNX telegrams.
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ECGs and not with other DALI control devices within the segment (no multi-master function). Power supply for the up to 64 connected ECGs comes directly from the KDA-64. An additional DALI power supply is required and permitted. The device comes in a 4TE wide DIN Rail casing so it can be directly integrated into the mains distribution box.
3. General properties of the ETS application program: KDA-64 3.1 Installing the Plug-In The application for the KDA-64 is based on a powerful KNX communications stack of the System-B type. It is designed as plug-in for ETS-3 ETS-4, and ETS-5. The plug-in design means that an additional installation process is necessary.
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And follow the instructions: If the installation has been successful, a notification window appears.
Microsoft website for the required setup. 3.2 Principal structure of the Plug-In The KDA-64 is a high-functionality product and accordingly offers many different setting options within the parameters. To make the overview of the parameters as simple and transparent as possible for the system integrator, there are more...
Unlike with the standard applications, there is not only a parameter page for each device within the main parameter directory on the left-hand side but also several sub-pages which can be selected via a register at the top of the page. Use the main directory to select the element you require “General ECG No XX, Group No XX“...
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The choice of the commissioning concept depends on the preferences of the system integrator as well as the technical requirements of the project. If you choose option A 'Normal Mode' the DALI configuration and commissioning must be performed via the website of the device. This means that all project gateways - at least during the commissioning phase - must be integrated into an IP network via the IP interface.
The following chart shows the general KDA-64 Plug-In 4.1 Commissioning the KDA-64 via website or pushbuttons If you select option A, i.e. commissioning the device via the website or pushbuttons, please use the following procedure.
5. For a description of the website function, please refer to chapter 6. 4.2 The commissioning process with KDA-64 via ETS Plug-In Instead of commissioning via web browser or push-buttons, the DALI can also be entirely commissioned via KNX and the plug-in. This mode B option enables a largely 'off-line configuration' of the DALI installation.
random short-address between 0 and 63. You can now identify the randomly ordered ECGs/lamps by selecting a respective operation (on/off/blinking) in the ETS. Use drag-and-drop to pull an ECG into the ECG position previously set in the ETS. The random order is thus 'dissolved' and the installation is now well- structured.
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Use the sub-menu to identify ECGs and assign them to DALI groups. GROUP ASSIGNMENT SCENE Use the sub-menu to assign groups to DALI scenes ASSIGNMENT Use the sub-menu to switch both the whole installation (broadcast) and GROUP TEST individual channels for test purposes. Use the sub-menu to test individual scenes.
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Sub-menu NETWORK IP_ADDRESS – Level 2 and 3 Briefly press the Prg/Set button to change from the main menu IP NETWORK ADDRESS to the sub-menu. IP ADDRESS The sub-menu displays the IP address currently set in the ETS or DHCP: 192. assigned by the DHCP-Server.
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Once the whole process (verification and search) is complete, the DEL./NEW display shows both the deleted and the newly found ECGs (deleted ECGs: 3/1 devices / new devices from left to right, see picture on the left). Press the ESC button (or wait for about 30 seconds) to return to the level above.
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Hold the Prg/Set button to change into programming mode. Briefly ECG No.: 12 press the MOVE button again to select the group that you want to GROUP: 1 assign the ECG to. If the group is selected, briefly press the Prg/Set button to confirm and save the setting.
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Briefly press the MOVE button to run through the individual groups. GROUP: 6 The number of the selected group is shown in the first display line. TEST Hold the Prg/Set button to change into programming mode. Briefly press the Move button to select whether you would like to switch the group on or off.
In addition to the pushbuttons, you can also easily commission the DALI via the integrated web server. For this purpose connect the KDA-64 directly to the IP network. An RJ-45 socket is located above the KNX bus connector at the bottom...
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(for direct access via the Internet). Those two parameters can only be configured in the ETS. See an example in below. If DCHP address of KDA-64 is 192.168.10.134, set default gateway to be 192.168.10.134. Set IP address as 192.168.10.133. Subnet mask will be assigned...
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Once the IP address has been assigned, load the device website via any web browser (e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari). Simply enter the correct IP address (URL) in the browser. Please remember that the complete URL consists of the IP address and the prefix http:// To load a page enter, for example http://192.168.10.134.
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administrator display. Different passwords for user and administrator can be set in the ETS. The default setting for both users is '0'. Log in as administrator to access the following configuration website: The configuration page is divided into different sections. The section at the top of the page contains the configuration buttons that are required for the commissioning.
6.1 Configuration buttons The icons in the website header are used for the different commissioning functions. They have the following meaning: Refresh This function refreshes the website content. On principle, the website is static. This means that the details on the page are only updated when the site is first loaded. Any faults or changes that are not made on the website itself, such as a light status adjustment via a KNX telegram are not automatically displayed.
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Post-installation Press this button to start a post-installation within the DALI segment. Any ECGs that no longer exist are deleted during the post-installation process. At the same time new devices are added. ECG Quick Exchange Press this button to start an ECG quick exchange within the DALI segment. The quick exchange is only possible when a single faulty ECG is replaced by a new one.
6.2 Control buttons There are further control buttons above the ECG field. These are used to perform ECG or group specific operations. To carry out one of the operations, you must select the operation first and then click on the group or ECG concerned. The selected function appears in a white frame.
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Mark ECGs for individual control With this button an ECG is marked for individual control. ECGs that were found during the search process first appear with a question mark. This means that they are considered to be 'not in use'. If you want to enable an ECG for individual control, select the button and then click on the ECG concerned The ECG is marked with the letter 'S' (Single) and is now in use.
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Toggle light value Use this button to switch the value of a group on or off. First select the button. Then click on a group field to toggle between the light values of all lamps assigned to the group. The same process is used for ECG fields. Swap ECG short addresses Use this button to swap the position and thereby the short address of two different ECGs.
6.3 ECG fields The ECG and group entries on the website mean that the user can see the complete function and failure status of a connected DALI segment at a glance. The ECG fields are numbered from 1 – 64. The number is shown in the bottom left-hand corner of the field and corresponds to the ECG short address within the DALI segment.
The assignment of an ECG is also shown in the field. Newly found devices are marked as 'not assigned' via a '?' symbol above the icon. When an ECG is assigned to a group, the group number replaces the '?' symbol. If an ECG is used for individual control, it is marked with the letter 'S' (Single).
ICON light grey => group switched off ICON yellow => group switched on If you switch a group or ECG via the website, its status is automatically updated and displayed on the site. However, if the switch command was initiated externally via a KNX telegram, the status is not automatically updated.
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In addition to the number of devices and converters and the individual failure types, the total failure rate is shown. Please remember that the rate is calculated as a percentage of the total number of ECGs and converters in the group. Use the Name field to enter a user-friendly name for the group.
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Lamp failure ECG failure Converter failure Life cycle exceeded An ICON appears behind the word Mode if the ECG is not in normal mode. The meaning of the icons is as follows: Permanent mode Panic mode Central battery test mode Burn-in mode Click on the Run Hours tab in the header to see the accumulated operating hours of a lamp since its last reset as well as the maximum life span that was configured in...
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The maximum burn-in time that was configured in the ETS and the already completed burn-in time are also displayed. This display shows the type of test, test result and date and time of the last test. The status bar shows the failure flags. A green bar means that the test was positive. A red bar signals a negative test result.
7. ETS special and commissioning functions As previously described in chapter 4, you can choose eiher type A 'Normal mode' or type B 'Extended mode' for the DALI commissioning. Depending on the mode you choose, different special functions and pages are available in the ETS. 7.1 Special functions in 'Normal mode' 7.1.1 Synchronisation with the connected DALI segment When you first load the parameter page, the parameters and groups for all possible...
In addition, the device types and, if applicable, the group asignments are also automatically set. If during the synchronisation a device type is found that does not match with the current settings in the ETS, a warning message appears. Please acknowledge the message by pressing yes or no.
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Use the 'Load Description' command in the Tools menu to load the names directly into the ETS. The names are shown in brackets next to the corresponding device.
As loading the names via KNX can take quite some time, you should use the Ethernet connection for this process. Before starting the process, please make sure you set the right IP address and tick the check-box in front of the address. 7.2 Special functions in 'Extended Mode' If you select 'extended Mode' (Mode B) for the DALI commissioning (see chapter 4), an additional menu appears underneath the main menu bar with the entries...
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The structure of the commissioning page is as follows: The group configuration is displayed on the left-hand side in a tree structure The area in the middle shows the ECG configuration and names in a table format. On the right hand side is a list of all devices found in the system which have not yet been identified.
Once an ECG has been assigned to a group via drag and drop, the group number is automatically displayed in the 'group number' field of the ECG configuration table. You can enter a user-friendly name for the group in the 'group description' field. ECG and group names are automatically shown in the group configuration directory (displayed in brackets) as well as in the description of the ETS communications objects.
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Please remember that the selection shown above is only visible in the 'Tools' menu if you have selected the 'commissioning' page. The elements displayed always depend on the setting selected in the menu bar. During the teach-in process all ECGs are automatically recognised and each ECG is assigned a short address from 0 - 63.
Alternatively, you can also tick the box 'blink '. In this case, the blink mode starts by itself when a device is selected. The context menu is also available at group and gateway level. During the identification process it might be useful to switch certain groups or all connected lamps on or off.
Non-identified devices remain in the list on the right-hand side. Attention: Please remember that the download on the 'commissioning page' only programmes the DALI configuration data onto the gateway and ECGs. Following the DALI identification and commissioning the actual ETS application with parameter settings and group addresses still has to be downloaded on to the device.
Faults are displayed both for non-identified devices (right table) and for ECGs that have already been assigned (middle table). As the table view is not automatically updated and as it may take a few minutes for the DALI gateway to recognise a fault, we recommend that you press the 'Sync' button a short while after the installation.
Once it has been activated, an additional 'Dummy+'button appears in the parameter window. Use this button to add dummy ECGs to the list of non-identified ECGs. Dummy ECGs are marked with a symbol and can be dragged into the ECG configuration in the same way as normal ECGs.
IP communication can be used both in 'Normal Mode' and 'Extended Mode'. 7.3.2 Parameter templates The KDA-64 gives you the possibility to create your own parameter templates thereby making the time-consuming parameter setting for individual groups or ECGs much easier. Parameter templates can be generated for all parameters of the entire gateway and for individual ECGs and groups.
If you had to replace an ECG because of a fault, you would normally need to program this data onto the new device.The KDA-64, however, offers a function that makes it possible to quickly and easily replace individual ECGs. You can start the “ECG quick exchange“...
the new one and the installation is immediately ready for operation. However, the ECG quick exchange only works if just one ECG within a segment is faulty and replaced by a new one. If several devices are faulty, the ECGs have to be identified and you must use the post-installation function.
Please remember that ECGs, once they have been assigned to a group, are no longer available for individual control. An ECG can only be assigned to a single DALI group. The KDA-64 does not support multi-group assignments on DALI level. If such assignment is required, please use KNX communication objects for this purpose.
Should a device in this mode not be running at the pre-set light level because of a special operation (e.g. identification process on the device display) or fault (e.g. ECG was without power when the gateway was started) the light level is automatically corrected after 60 seconds.
9.6 Test mode for central battery emergency luminaires Through its internal function the KDA-64 supports installations with central battery emergency luminaires. Any ECG (except for those of the self-contained battery type) can be configured as an emergency light. You can choose a test time between 15 minutes and 4 hours.
100% capacity. This burn-in phase can be carried out automatically with the KDA-64. Each ECG can be individually set to the burn-in mode via a further object. During the burn-in, switch and dim telegrams for the device are ignored.
10. Analysis and service functions 10.1 Recording operating hours The KDA-64 allows for the operating hours (burning time) of each lamp to be internally recorded to the second. The value is available externally (communication objects, web site, display on the device) in hours with the internal value in seconds always being rounded.
For the analysis, the DaliGateway scans all connected ECGs periodically for ECG, light and (in the case of self-contained battery lamps) converter failures. The scanning time can be configured. If the time is 1 second (standard setting), and 64 ECGs are connected, the complete process of scanning for ECG and light failure takes 128 seconds (1 second per ECG and type of failure).
The group information is also displayed on the web site of the integrated web server: 10.4 Fault analysis at device level Fault analysis objects similar to those at group level are also available at device level (i.e. for all ECGs connected to the gateway). The failure rate or number of ECG failures in the whole DALI segment can be made available via communication objects.
11. Scenes and effects 11.1 The scenes module The KDA-64 enables the programming and invoking of up to 16 internal light scenes. A scene is invoke via a 1Byte scene object. This object can also be used to save scenes (Bit 7 set). The currently set value is saved as scene value.
To program a scene, select it first from the scene block at the bottom of the page. (If the scene has been previously programmed, the corresponding light value appears). Once you have selected a scene, you can use the assignment button to add or remove groups or individual ECGs to and from the scene.
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Go to the scenes page and select the required scene from the directory on the left- hand side. Move the groups and individual ECGs which you would like to use for this scene from the directory on the right-hand side into the field in the middle using drag-and-drop.
11.2 The effect module In addition to light scenes, the KDA-64 also allows for the use of effects. An effect is a sequence control of light values in different groups or ECGs. The individual light values can be triggered immediately or dimmed via a dim value. Please remember that the entry relates to a dim time from 0 to 100% (see scene module above).
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To program an effect, select it first from the effect block at the bottom of the page. (If the effect has been previously programmed, the corresponding effect steps are displayed in the Effect Editor on the right hand side of the page.) Use the function buttons in the Effect Editor to add or remove steps or delays.
When the list is complete, download it onto the device. Effect programming Please remember that the set values are only saved if you press the button. If you change to another effect without saving, any changes you made are lost. Use the Start and Stop buttons to activate and test the selected effect directly from the page.
12. Self-contained battery emergency lamps The KDA-64 supports control gears used to run self-contained battery emergency lights (device type 1 in accordance with EN 62386-202). Such devices contain a battery which can supply the light with power in case of a general power failure.
As these devices cannot switch or dim themselves, there are no parameters or objects for switch behaviour available for these devices. During both new and post-installation the KDA-64 recognises automatically, whether the connected device is a 'switchable' or 'non-switchable' ECG.
Attention: The legal regulations and norms vary in different countries. Please make sure that you comply with all country-specific requirements. The KDA-64 supports functional tests, long duration tests and battery tests. Functional and long duration tests can be started externally via KNX telegrams (1 Byte telegrams, see below)or via the device website.
The website displays the most recently executed test with results and date/time of the test. 13. ETS communication objects overview The KDA-64 communicates via the KNX bus based on powerful communication stacks. Altogether 871 communication objects are available for the communication. 13.1 General communication objects The general communication objects 1 to 22 only exist once and apply to the gateway as a whole.
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Object name Function Type Flags Broadcast, On/Off 1 Bit DPT: Switching This object is used to switch all connected lights on or off. However, any connected ECGs that are in special mode (Burn-In, Emergency Test, Panic Mode) are not switched and the DALI bus is addressed sequentially.
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Object name Function Type Flags Scene invoke / Scene No. 8 Bit program This object is used to invoke or program scenes. Up to 16 scenes are available on the DALI gateway. To program a scene, you must set the top bit: Start Program...
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Object name Function Type Flags General Failure Value 1 Byte in Total This object is used to report the total number of all lamp, ECG and converter failures recognised by the gateway. Please remember that for each connected device a fault is counted just once. A simultaneous lamp failure in case of an ECG or converter failure cannot be recognised or counted.
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Object name Function Type Flags ECG Failure Value 1 Byte in % Alternatively, this object is used to report the failure rate as a percentage of the total number of ECGs in the DALI segment. Converter Failure Exceeds Yes/No 1 Bit Theshold This object is used to report that the sum of converter failures recognised by the gateway exceeds the set threshold.
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Object name Function Type Flags Status Value Status 16 Bit Lamp This object is used to send the value status of individual lamps in the DALI segment when the system is started or when a change has taken place. Bit 8 to 13 refer to the number of the ECG. Bit 14 shows the switch status.
Object name Function Type Flags Time Time 3 Byte This object is used to set the time. The time must be provided by a central timer and updated at least twice a day. Date Date 3 Byte This object is used to set the date. The date must be provided by a central timer and updated at least twice a day.
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Object name Function Type Flags ECG 1, Value 1 Byte Set Value This object is used to set the value of ECG1 unless it is in special mode (burn-in, test mode emergency lights, panic/ emergency mode). ECG1, On/Off 1 Bit Burn In This object is used to start or finish the automatic burn-in of ECG1.
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Object name Function Type Flags ECG1, Life Time Yes/No 1 Bit Exceeded This object is used to send a status message when the configured life time of a lamp is exceeded. If the connected DALI device is a converter for the control of self- contained battery emergency lights, two further objects are shown: Converter 1, Start...
The objects described above for ECG 1 / converter 1 are available in the same format for the ECGs / converters 2 to 64. The object number always increases by 11 objects. For example, ECG 2: dimming object 179, etc. 13.3 Group-related communication objects A set of 8 communication objects is available for each one of the up to 16 possible groups.
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Object name Function Type Flags Group 1, Disable Yes/No 1 Bit Staircase Function This object is used to disable the staircase mode: → Object = 0 Staircase mode enabled → Object = 1 Staircase mode disabled Group 1, Status On/Off 1 Bit This object is used to send the switch status of the group.
Use this parameter to enter a user-friendly name for the DALI Gateway. IP Adress Assignment Manual Input via DHCP The KDA-64 can either be assigned a xed IP address or a dynamic address assigned by a DHCP server. The pa- rameters for the xed IP address are only...
IP Address (byte 1) IP Address (byte 2) IP Address (byte 3) IP Address (byte 4) This sets the xed IP address of the KDA-64 if you do not select the DHCP mode. Subnet Mask (byte 1) Subnet Mask (byte 2)
14 1.3 Parameter page: Behaviour Parameter Settings Behaviour on KNX Failure No Action Switch to On-Value Switch to Off-Value Switch to Emergency Value Use this parameter to set the behaviour of the connected ECGs/lamps on KNX failure. Behaviour on KNX Voltage No Action Recovery Switch to Last Value...
Parameter Settings Send Status Value During If Change > 2% Dimming If Change > 5% If Change > 10% If Change > 20% inactive Use this parameter to set whether and when you would like a status value to be sent via a 4 bit dim telegram during dimming (relative dimming).
Parameter Settings Broadcast enabled Use this parameter to select whether you would like to use Broadcast functions. 14.1.5 Parameter page: Analysis and service Parameter Settings Failure Status Send Send on Request Condition Send on Change Send on Change and after Bus reset Use this parameter to set the conditions under which you want the failure status of the connected ECGs and groups...
Parameter Settings Use this parameter to select whether you want to use the failure analysis objects (objects number 11, 13, 15 and 17) to report the total amount of failures or the failure rate in %. Threshold for Total Failures ..
Please remember that after the synchronisation only those ECGs are displayed that were recognised during the installation. Accordingly there are fewer entries in the function tree and fewer parameters and objects. There are 4 parameter pages for ECG settings. The parameters are described below.
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Parameter Settings Use this parameter to select hether an emergency light is used with a switchable or non-switchable converter. This parameter is only visible if y ou select ' elf-contained battery lamp' as ECG type. Normally the ECG ty pe is recognised automatically during installation and set accordingly in the sy...
Parameter Settings Automatic Switch-Off after 1 Minute 2 Minutes 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes Automatic Switch-Off after 1 Minute 2 Minutes 3 Minutes 4 Minutes 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes Use this parameter to set the time after which an ECG in night time mode automatically switches off.
Parameter Settings Use this parameter to set the delay till a self contained bat- tery lamp returns to normal mode following mains recovery Interval of Long Duration No automatic testing Test 1 Week 2 Weeks ..52 Weeks Use this parameter to set the intervals at which the convert- er is to perform automatic long duration tests.
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Parameter Settings Use this parameter to set the switch-on behaviour. Switch-Off Value ..Use this parameter to set the switch-off value. Switch-Off Behaviour Set Value Immediately Dim to Value in 10s Dim to Value in 20s Dim to Value in 30s Dim to Value in 1 Minute Dim to Value in 2 Minutes Dim to Value in 5 Minutes...
Parameter Settings Use this parameter to con gure the maximum dim value that can be set through relative dimming. Min. Value for Dimming ..Use this parameter to con gure the minimum dim value that can be set through relative dimming. Switch-On via Dimming Use this parameter to select whether a switched off device can be switched on when receiving a relative 4 Bit dim...
There are 3 parameter pages for group settings. The parameters are described below. 14.3.1 Parameter page: Group No. xx Parameter Settings Operating Mode Normal Mode Permanent Mode Normal / Night Mode Staircase Mode Use this parameter to set the operating mode of the group. Value in Permanent Mode 0..100% [100] Use this parameter to select the value of all lamps in a...
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Parameter Settings Use this parameter to set the time after which a group in night time mode automatically switches off. This parameter is only visible if y ou select ' ormal / night mode' Function of Additional No Object Object Disable Object Release Object Disable Staircase Function...
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Parameter Settings Use this parameter to set the switch-off value. Switch-Off Bahaviour Set Value Immediately Dim to Value in 10s Dim to Value in 20s Dim to Value in 30s Dim to Value in 1 Minute Dim to Value in 2 Minutes Dim to Value in 5 Minutes Dim to Value in 10 Minutes Use this parameter to set the switch-off behavior.
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Parameter Settings Switch-On via Dimming Use this parameter to select whether a switched off group can be switched on when receiving a relative 4 Bit dim command ' imming up' 14.3.3 Parameter page: Analysis and service Parameter Settings Type of Failure Status Ob- 1 Bit ject 8 Bit...
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The KDA-64 offers you the possibility of an easy firmware upgrade without having to demount the device. Future developments or any adjustments that may be required can be easily imported via the IP connection. If there is an update, an update file will be made available to you within an update tool.
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