Product Definition; Product Catalogue; Function - Gira DALI Gateway Product Documentation

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Product name: DALI Gateway

Use:

Gateway

Design:

REG (rail-mounted device)

Order no.:

1060 00

The DALI Gateway represents the interface between a KNX/EIB installation and a digital DALI

(Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting system. The DALI Gateway allows the switching and

dimming of a maximum of 64 lamps including DALI device (e.g. electronic ballast). Each DALI lamp can

be assigned up to 32 different lighting groups that are controlled via the KNX/EIB. This permits the

integration of a room-specific light control of, for example, open-plan offices, multi-purpose rooms,

assembly shops and training classrooms and lecture rooms into the higher-level KNX/EIB building

management. In addition, the lighting groups can be integrated into up to 16 scenes that makes it

possible to recall pre-programmed light moods or to save new light scenarios.

The DALI Gateway permits the separate feedback of individual switching and brightness states of the

DALI groups to the KNX/EIB. In addition, the general DALI operating status can be reported to the

KNX/EIB (error status, short-circuit, status of supply voltage).

The controls (4 pushbuttons) on the front panel of the device permit to manually dim or switch the DALI

light groups on and off in parallel with the KNX / EIB even without bus voltage or in a unprogrammed

state (broadcast of all connected DALI lamps). This feature permits to quickly test the operability of

connected consumers.

The DALI Gateway is able to check the devices integrated into the DALI system for integrity. The

replacement of a defect electronic ballast device by a new one, for example, can be detected if the

"Automatic device replacement" has been activated. The decoding of the parameterized data into the

new electronic ballast device is carried out fully automatic by the Gateway without any special

commissioning. That makes the corrective maintenance of a DALI system much easier.

The configuration and commissioning of the DALI Gateway takes place via a plug-in that is integrated

into the ETS 3. For project design and commissioning of this device it is recommended to use the

ETS3.0d. The advantages with regard to downloading (shorter loading times) are available only if this

new ETS patch version or later versions are used. Other tools besides hardware and software are not

required for the commissioning of the device.

Best. Nr. 1060 00

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