CONTENTS Contents ..............................2 1. General information ..........................5 Safety ..............................5 Symbols ............................5 Safety hints ............................5 Delivery and storage ..........................5 Delivery check ..........................5 Transport damage ..........................5 Storage ............................. 5 Hardware requirements ........................6 Computer ............................6 Mobile devices ..........................
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3. Installation............................13 Introduction ............................13 Preparation............................13 Compatibility check of DALI and DALI-2 actuators ................ 13 INstallation of the DALI bus cabling ....................13 DALI communication bus topology ....................14 Electrical conditions for communication bus .................. 14 Installing the structural network cabling ..................... 15 Installing and connecting the devices ....................
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Action priorities in the system ......................34 Description of operation ......................... 34 Default priority values ........................35 Example............................35 Modify the action parameters ......................38 6. Programming the emergency lighting system ..................39 Introduction ............................39 Identification of emergency luminaires ....................39 Manual triggering of functional and autonomy tests ................
1. GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY The document includes basic information about safety during installation and use of the VERTEX system, symbols used in the manual, information about delivery and storage of devices and requirements for the devices used in the system. SAFETY HINTS The system can be made only by professionals, taking into account all safety regulations.
Any batteries supplied with the system (with luminaires) should be stored a dry and clean room at temperature from 0 to 25°C. Before 3 months of storage pass, make sure the batteries are charged. The warranty will become null and void in case of incorrect or too long storage. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS Minimum hardware requirements for correct operation of the system: COMPUTER...
The dates of automatically triggered functional and autonomy tests shall be programmed in the control application in the “Calendar” scree according to the section 6. Programming the emergency lighting system. After each check or repair of luminaires, it is recommended to run a manually triggered test. A report is generated for each manually or automatically triggered test.
2. APPLICATION AND INTENDED USE INTRODUCTION Below please find the VERTEX system characteristics with detailed information on capabilities, functionality, architecture and system components. APPLICATION AND INTENDED USE VERTEX is a modern lighting automation device used in managing, monitoring and control of large basic and emergency lighting systems.
COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL The VERTEX control units use the DALI protocol conforming to IEC 62386 for communication with the lighting systems components (luminaires, actuators, sensors, buttons). More information on the DALI protocol can be found at: https://www.digitalilluminationinterface.org/dali/ DALI BUS TECHNICAL PARAMETERS •...
SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIAGRAM DALI components VERTEX controllers Network components V-Touch panels ATLAS access Integration via point MODBUS TCP CONTROL OF BASIC LUMINAIRES In terms of luminaires, the VERTEX controls the light intensity and colour temperature using the CYRCADIAN and DYNAWHITE technologies. Compatibility with DALI and DALI2 international standard allows the use of multi-sensors, motion and presence sensors, and relays for controlling other functions in the building, e.g.
SYSTEM ACTUATORS VERTEX The main system element, responsible for gathering information from individual DALI devices via the WEB application, triggering all actions in the system based on the pre-programmed logic. BASIC LUMINAIRES Basic actuators of the lighting system are luminaires equipped with DALI-compatible power supplies/ ballasts/ relays.
BUTTON PANELS The multi-functional switch module is a DALI control device with four programmable push buttons. Destination address, switching mode DALI- commands can be assigned to each momentary switch. Beside the standard functions like dim up, dim down, off, recall min., recall max., goto scene 1-16, direct arc power ...%, mask, predefined macros and commands for color temperature control supported as well.
3. INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION The document includes a step-by-step installation instruction of the VERTEX control system components. PREPARATION The installation shall be made according to the design, taking into account: • length of cables which must not be exceeded; • type and protection degree of connected devices which shall conform to the regulations. The VERTEX control units can be installed in lighting switchgears or in separate enclosures in switchgears.
DALI COMMUNICATION BUS TOPOLOGY Note! The allowed bus topologies are tree, star and line (Fig. 2). The bus looping is prohibited (Fig. 3). Prohibited bus topologies Allowed bus topologies ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS FOR COMMUNICATION BUS Note! The maximum length of DALI 1,5 mm cross section leads is 300 m.
INSTALLING THE STRUCTURAL NETWORK CABLING The structural network shall be installed in accordance with good electrical practice. Use F-UTP category 5e cables. Install the RJ-45 on the cable end and prepare for connection of network devices. The maximum distance between the network devices is 100 m. Note! After completion of structural cabling make the measurements to verify conformity with ISO 1181 or EN 50173.
CONNECTING THE DALI DEVICES Connect the DALI devices (multi-sensors, motion and presence sensors, switches, repeaters, etc.) according to their respective manuals and diagrams. Typical wiring diagrams are shown below. BUS-SUPPLIED DEVICES Sensors, buttons, input modules supplied from the communication bus should be connected according to the diagram below.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING Connect the emergency luminaires with back-up power supply according to one of the diagrams below, according to the expected mode of operation (TA/TC). In the TA non-continuous mode, connect the AC power supply to terminals L* and N of the emergency module.
• Basic luminaires Basic light source in the luminaire is lit (solid) • Emergency luminaires Presence of power is signalled by the status LED • Other DALI devices with own power supply Verify according to the device manual • Network components Verify according to the device manual CHECK OF LAN STRUCTURAL CABLING Verify the LAN structural cabling according to ISO 11801 or EN 50173.
4. SYSTEM START-UP INTRODUCTION The document includes a step-by-step start-up instruction of a lighting system managed by the VERTEX control units. Before the start-up, make and verify the electrical wiring and structural cabling in accordance with the section 3. Installation. REPORT THE INSTALLATION TO START -UP To report the installation to start-up: •...
CONFIGURE CONTROL UNIT NETWORK PARAMETERS To configure network parameters on VERTEX controllers use the Vertex Firestarter application. The Android application is available on Google Play at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.your.company.VertexFirestarter https://www.essystem.pl/do-pobrania/dla-instalatorow Before starting, make sure that all VERTEX units are connected to each other in one network and connected to the power supply.
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START SCREEN After starting the application, a recommendation is displayed to turn off data transmission on the phone. The "Selected interfaces" section shows the available interfaces (no action required). SEARCH FOR ACTIVE CONTROL UNITS The search for VERTEX units in the system starts automatically when you go to the “Searching” screen.
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GROUP THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNITS The grouping function allows dividing the lighting system into administrator groups within one structural network. The VERTEX control units assigned to one group will be seen as one system. The VERTEX control units assigned to various groups are separate systems to one another. Assign the control units in the “Grouping”...
SEARCH FOR DALI DEVICES IN THE SYSTEM Run the internet browser, in the address field type the IP address of any VERTEX control unit VERTEX from the administrator group. The control application will automatically show all correctly installed devices. The search results will be available in the “Home Page” screen in the control application.
5. PROGRAMMING THE BASIC LIGHTING CONTROL INTRODUCTION This part includes information about the parameters configuration and operation logic of the basic lighting control system. LOG IN TO CONTROL APPLICATION To log in to the control application: • Run the internet browser (recommended is Google Chrome, version 64.0.3282.134 or later) •...
• Use the Change Name button to assign the name to a device • Use the Change Design Name button to assign the design name to a device • Disable identification • Go to the next device CONFIGURE THE PARAME TERS OF DEVICES The parameters of luminaires and control devices are configured in the user interface available from the internet browser under the IP address of any VERTEX in the work group.
MANAGE THE CONTROL GROUPS In the Control Groups screen you can create groups used to control the basic lighting. You can create any number of control groups, and the devices in a group can be connected to various control unit in the system. Contrary to the test groups, one device can be in several control groups at the same time.
Program the operation logic The logic connections are programmed in the NodeRed block programming language. It allows an easy configuration of a device and the lighting system logic. The logic configuration is based on creating the flow diagram according to the following pattern: SIGNAL SOURCE –...
MANAGE THE PROGRAM BLOCKS • To add a logic block to the program – find the desired block in the right-hand panel and drag it into the program sheet (flow) • To remove a logic block from the program – find the desired block in the sheet, double- click it and select DELETE •...
SOURCE SIGNALS VERTEX INPUT UNIT BLOCK The block is used to collect the messages from the DALI Input Unit interfaces present in the system. The block has 4 outputs corresponding to individual interface input channels. The configuration is limited to selection the Input Unit which will be represented by the block and setting the mode for each output (Normal or ESDIM).
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Example of DALI-2 sensor configuration – motion sensor...
ACTION BLOCK The block is responsible for triggering specific actions on basic groups and has many operating modes dedicated to various functionalities. The block has the following operating modes: ➢ Single button single action ➢ Toggle button trigger actions alternatively ➢...
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Example of VERTEX Action block configuration...
SIGNAL PROPAGATION TO THE CONTROL SYSTEM VERTEX CLUSTER BLOCK The most important block in the system, responsible for sending messages to all VERTEXES in the system. Important! Remember to use only one block in the system and only once. Failure to observe this may cause an incorrect system operation.
ACTION PRIORITIES IN THE SYSTEM A mechanism of prioritizing actions performed in the system has been used in the VERTEX control units in order to ensure the correct operation of the lighting system. This allows setting the priority odf control signals occurring in the system, e.g. what is more important: automatic control from a motion sensor or from the time schedule.
being performed performing the action … … DEFAULT PRIORITY VALUES The default priority values in the VERTEX control units bare given ion the table below: Event Default Priority Single button Toggle button ON Toggle button OFF Triple button 1. Triple button 2. Triple button 3.
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No motion Daylight harvesting support Manual override • Expected action: Motion detection will switch the lighting on; lighting value will be as programmed with the Daylight Harvesting function Button 1 – absolutely 100% brightness Button 2 – absolutely the lighting is switched off No motion for 5 minutes will switch the lighting off •...
MODIFY THE ACTION PARAMETERS To modify the default priority value: 1. Open the VERTEX Action parameter edit 2. Uncheck Default priority 3. The form to enter the priority appears at each action 4. Enter the expected priority value in the Priority field 5.
6. PROGRAMMING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The document includes the description of actions and programming scope of the CTI DALI emergency lighting for the system installer and user. The description does not included the lighting control programming: supervision (night) lighting, switching off the luminaires when the building is not used, etc.
MANUAL TRIGGERING OF FUNCTIONAL AND AUTONOMY TESTS The “Action” tab allows manual triggering of functional and autonomy tests for the whole system, individual VERTEX control units, ports, test groups, selected and individual luminaires. Check the luminaires on which you wish to run the test and press “Functional test” or “Autonomy test.” You can use filters to search for luminaires.
GROUPING THE EMERGENCY LUMINAIRES In the control application’s Grouping screen, select the Test Groups tab (1) and check the test group to which the luminaires are to be assigned (2). In the Ungrouped Luminaires tab (3) select the luminaires which you wish to assign to the checked group;...
PROGRAMMING THE TEST SCHEDULE In the Calendar screen you can program automatically triggered functional and autonomy test as well battery formatting. Choose the day and select the action to be triggered automatically. Enter the following information in the window that appears: •...
Important! The test will not be run immediately on a luminaire if: • Luminaire is currently in the emergency mode • Luminaire is in the emergency mode lock state • Luminaire is in the rest mode • Luminaire battery is insufficiently charged In these cases, the test will be postponed and run as soon as possible (e.g.
The “Reports” screen has 3 tabs for the following reports: • functional tests • autonomy tests • battery formatting The references to the reports with report dates are on the time axis. Select a report reference to display the list of tested luminaires and their status. In the filters field you can limit the number of luminaires displayed in the report by: •...
CHANGE SCHEMATIC ID The luminaire (device) schematic ID can be changed in the “Actions” screen Check the luminaires whose names you wish to change in the “Device Table” and press “Change schematic ID” button to display the Change schematic ID window. Enter the design name in the field next to the luminaire serial number.
7. INTEGRATION WITH THE BMS INTRODUCTION The VERTEX control units use the TCP version of the Modbus protocol. The service communicates at the standard port 502. The Analog Input Registers memory bank is used to store data on individual devices (luminaires, sensors).
Number of luminaires on the first DALI port. Value DeviceNoPort0 range: 0-64 Short-circuit on the first DALI port. ShortCircuitPort0 Values: 0 – False – No short-circuit. 1 – True – Short-circuit. 230V on the first DALI port. Port230VPort0 Values: 0 – False – no voltage. 1 –...
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The value is stored as the Unix time (timestamp) according to the set time zone. Luminaire ID No. corresponding to the sticker on the luminaire. Stored as an integer (int 64) in the register. Convert to hexstring to get a readable value: Example: Decimal integer: 240305920 value converted to hexstring:...
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reach. Value range: 0 - 254 Values are in the logarithmic scale. Use the following formula to convert to percent Result of the last functional test. Values: LastFunctionalTest 0 – False – Error Result 1 – True – No error found during the test. 255 –...
Bit 3: Extended emergency mode active. Bit 4: Functional test in progress. Bit 5: Autonomy test in progress. Bit 6: Hardware emergency mode lock active (from a button). Bit 7: Physical switch on 0 – Value out of date Status 1 –...
➢ Such configured block has 3 outputs, each corresponding to one register. A value entered to a given register will be sent from each output when values are entered to the “observed” register. ➢ The incoming data should be fed to the input of the VERTEX Action block configured in the direct brightness control mode.
There is no rigid map of registers responsible for the state of a given group. The map is configured in the logic VERTEX engine, depending on the needs. The configuration which register is to take a given value after the group state change is adapted on a case-by-case basis during the system start-up.
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Example 3: loop: Control registers Feedback registers Group No. of luminaires in Register Register Item name group Values Values Operation Room_1 0-100 0-100 Current lighting level [%] Room_2 0-100 0-100 Current lighting level [%] Office 0-100 0-100 Current lighting level [%] Break room 0-100 0-100...
8. TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION The document described actions to be taken in case of typical problems. POSSIBLE ERRORS AND TROUBLESHO OTING Symptoms Cause Action The device is not powered Check the power supply correctly After connecting to the mains the POWER LED is off Burned fuse Replace the fuse Damaged power supply circuits...
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Symptoms Cause Action Alert in the application – Check network connections between connection error No connection with one or more the computer/ mobile device on which VERTEX control units the application is run Alert in the application - 230V on port 230 VAC mains voltage is Eliminate the mains voltage from the connected to one or more...
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Symptoms Cause Action The cluster of VERTEX control Use the VERTEX Firestarter to units is not configured – it has Groups described as ERROR configure the network 4. System start- UID appear in the grouping to be configured even if it is only one device The events triggered from the Unsynchronized time on the...
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