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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.1 EN Important User Information Disclaimer The information in this document is for informational purposes only. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks of any inaccuracies or omissions found in this document. HMS Industrial Networks disclaims any responsibility or liability for any errors that may appear in this document.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.1 EN 1 Description Introduction This document describes the integration of DALI-2 lighting ballasts and sensors into KNX TP-1 home automation systems using the Intesis KNX to DALI communication gateway. The aim of this integration is to monitor and control DALI lighting ballasts and sensors (see section 2 for specific DALI parts), remotely, from a KNX home automation system, as if it was a part of the own KNX installation and vice-versa.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.1 EN Functionality Intesis continuously polls (reads) all the signals of the DALI ECGs and sensors to obtain updated values to be served in KNX. Each of the mentioned DALI point is associated to a KNX group address, with this, the DALI system is seen as one more KNX device from the KNX system point of view, with the same configuration and operation characteristics When a change in any DALI point occurs, a write telegram is sent to the KNX bus, of the associated KNX Group.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.1 EN 2 DALI Interface Intesis gateway and its DALI interface complies with the new DALI-2 (IEC62386) standard thanks to its DALI-2 certification. Intesis gateway enables the conection of up to 64 DALI/DALI-2 ECGs and 64 DALI-2 sensors. In current version of the device, the following device types are supported: •...
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.1 EN 3 KNX interface In this section, a common description for all Intesis KNX series gateways is given, from the point of view of KNX system which is called from now on internal system. The DALI system is also called from now on external system. Description Intesis KNX connects directly to the KNX TP-1 (EIB) bus and behaves as one more device into the KNX system, with the same configuration and operational characteristics as other KNX devices.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN KNX Comunication Objects 3.3.1 Single DALI device signals There are up to 94 signals for each DALI device or ballast. Supported signals vary according to device type, configured through Intesis MAPS. Following abbreviations are done in the table: FLAGS: •...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 0-Fluorescent 1-Emergency 2 Discharge 3-Halogen Device Type 1 byte Unsigned Value 4-Incandescent 5-Digital signal 6-LED 7-Switching 8-Colour Control Physical Minimum Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Min Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 %...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Store Current Level as Scene 1 byte Unsigned Value 0 to 15 Clear/Remove Scene 1 byte Unsigned Value 0 to 15 Add to DALI Group 1 byte Unsigned Value 0 to 15 Remove from DALI Group 1 byte Unsigned Value...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN b7-HardSwOn b6-HardInhibit b5-DurTestProg b4-FunctTestProg Emergency Mode 1 byte Unsigned Value b3-ExtdEmMode b2-EmMode b1-NormMode b0-RestMode b7-PhysicSel b6-Ident b5-DurTestPend b4-FunctTestPend Emergency Status 1 byte Unsigned Value b3-BattFull b2-DurTestDone b1-FunctTestDone b0-InhibitMode Emergency Battery Charge 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 %...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Emergency Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Emergency Min Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Emergency Max Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Rated Duration 2 bytes Signed Value...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Store Test Execution Timeout 1 byte Unsigned Value 0 to 255 days Store Prolong Time 1 byte Unsigned Value 0 to 127,5 minutes 0-Disabled Store Function Test Interval 1 byte Unsigned Value 1 to 255 days Store Duration Test Interval 1 byte...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN b7-PhysicSelSupp b6-LightLvlRedReq b5-ThermShutReq b4-CurrProtActReq Features 1 byte Unsigned Value b3-LoadIncReq b2-LoadDecReq b1-OpenCQ b0-ShortCQ Reference Running 1 bit DPT_Bool 1.002 0-No, 1-Yes Current Protector 1 bit DPT_Enable 1.003 0-Disabled, 1-Enabled b4-NonLogDimCurveAct b3-HighCurrPulModeAct Operating Mode 1 byte Unsigned Value b2-OutCurrContr...
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 3.3.2 DALI groups’ signals DALI supports group addressing of ballasts. Up to 16 groups can be defined in a DALI channel. In Intesis, there are up to 16 signals for each DALI group. Supported signals vary according to device type, configured through Intesis MAPS.
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Set Min Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set Max Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set Power-on Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set System-failure Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling...
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 3.3.3 Broadcast signals Broadcast signals allow to control all ballasts in the same line from an individual signal. Supported signals vary according to device type, configured through Intesis MAPS. Following abbreviations are done in the table: FLAGS: •...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Set Min Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set Max Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set Power-on Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling 5.001 0 to 100 % Set System-failure Level 1 byte DPT_Scaling...
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 3.3.4 Input Devices signals Input Devices signals allow to monitor all input devices in the same line from an individual signal. FLAGS: If marked with a black "x" will be enabled by default and couldn't be disabled. If marked with "x", column will be disabled by default but could be enabled by user.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 4 Connections Find below information regarding the Intesis connections available. Power Supply Must use NEC Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) and SELV rated power supply. Respect polarity applied of terminals (+) and (-). Be sure the voltage applied is within the range admitted (check section 7).
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Powering the device A power supply working with any of the voltage range allowed is needed (check section 7). Once connected the RUN led (Figure above) will turn on. WARNING! In order to avoid earth loops that can damage the gateway and/or any other equipment connected to it, we strongly recommend the use of DC power supplies, floating or with the negative terminal connected to earth.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 5 Status LEDs and push buttons Colour Indication No power Green Device powered and working. Error No error Error Port A (Tx/Rx) – KNX There is no activity on this port. Tx - Blinking green Every data packet sent to UFO device it blinks Rx –...
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 6 Set-up process and troubleshooting Pre-requisites It is necessary to have the KNX system (specific KNX power supply and bus) operative and properly connected to the corresponding port of the gateway. It is also required to have a DALI installation connected to the gateway, in its respective DALI port.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure 6.1 MAPS connection 6.2.3 Configuration tab Select the Configuration tab to configure the connection parameters. Three subsets of information are shown in this window: General (Gateway general parameters), KNX (KNX interface configuration) and DALI (DALI channel and DALI devices configuration).
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 6.2.4 Signals All available registers, its corresponding description and other main parmaters are listed in the signals tab. Figure 6.3 Intesis MAPS Signals tab 6.2.5 Sending the configuration to Intesis When the configuration is finished, follow the steps to program the gateway. 1.- Click on Save button to save the project to the project folder on your hard disk (more information in Intesis MAPS User Manual).
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure 6.4 Intesis MAPS Receive/Send tab After any configuration change, do not forget to send the configuration file to the Intesis using the button “Send”. 6.2.6 Diagnostic To help integrators in the commissioning tasks and troubleshooting, the Configuration Tool offers some specific tools and viewers.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Set-up procedure 1. Install Intesis MAPS on your laptop, use the setup program supplied for this and follow the instructions given by the Installation wizard. 2. Install Intesis in the desired installation site. Installation can be on DIN rail or on a stable not vibrating surface (DIN rail mounted inside a metallic industrial cabinet connected to ground is recommended).
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN 7 Electrical & Mechanical Features Plastic, type PC (UL 94 V-0) Size: Coin 20mm x 3.2mm Net dimensions (d h): 90x88x56 mm Enclosure Battery Capacity: 3V / 225mAh Recommended space for installation (d h): 130x100x100mm Type: Manganese Dioxide Lithium Color: Light Grey.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Annex A – Quick setup and commissioning of a DALI network This section provides a brief summary on commissioning a DALI channel using MAPS software tool. The process of commissioning involves: Scanning the existing ballasts (ECGs) and sensors (Input Devices) in the DALI network Identifying their physical location Obtaining or setting up device short addresses Obtaining or editing devices configuration parameters (preset levels, scenes, groups addressing…)
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Create project You will need to create a new project, to do so, select ‘Create New project’ in MAPS start screen, and choose the appropriate template according to your device model (1 or 2 DALI channels / 64 or 128 max DALI devices): Figure New project creation Device declaration in project...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure Add new devices With suitable DALI channel selected, enter in ‘Add ECG(s)’/’Add Sensor(s)’ field the number of ECGs/Sensors to instantiate, and click button Add. Number of desired devices will appear: Figure Adding new sensors If too many devices have been instantiated, they can be deleted by selecting them, and pressing button ‘Delete ECG(s)’.
KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure Deleting devices Finally, for all devices in configuration, you will need to define: • For ballasts: ECG Name (optional): Name to ease its identification in the network Device type: It’s important that this field is suitably chosen and according to existing ballast in the network (device type 0: Fluorescent Light, device type 1: Emergency Light, device type 6: LED module or ‘Other’...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure Connecting MAPS to the Intesis Finally, click on button ‘Connect’ in order to establish connection. Bar at the bottom in MAPS main window will become green, switching from ‘Not Connected’ to ‘Connected’. Now go back to ‘Configuration’...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Commissioning window will appear: Figure DALI commissioning window If having product version / template project supporting 2 DALI channels, channel to commission must be selected between ‘Port A’ (top of the device) or ‘Port B’ (bottom of the device). In case of version supporting single DALI channel, no selection is possible.
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Figure Starting DALI scan process Discovered devices will appear in the ‘DALI Network’ area, as soon as they are scanned. Network scan might take from several seconds up to a few minutes, depending on number of devices to scan. Field ‘Addr’...
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN B9F4AF 5CB6A9 Figure Example of scan results After scan is done, total number of found devices will be shown in ‘DALI Network:’ label. Note that type column will fill only if device has a short address assigned, if not, type cannot be read. Next step is associating a short address between 0 to 63 to each found ballast.
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN A.10 Figure Shot address association Once each device has a short address, ‘Wink’ functionality in “DALI Network’ window is available for each one. Wink functionality sets the ballast at maximum and minum level while it is actived, allowing to identify the physical location of the ballast in the installation.
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KNX – DALI Intesis User Manual r1.0 EN Functionality of ‘<<’ and ‘<-‘ buttons A.11 Figure In Figure’s example, we’ll associate LED ballasts with short addres 0, 1 and 2 to existing ballasts (with ‘<-‘ button), and add ballast from short addresses 3 as new ballasts in the configuration (with ‘<<’ button). Then we’ll associate instances of sensor with short address 3 to existing instances (with ‘<-‘...
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