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  • Page 1 Application manual KNX 2-channel Dimmer module EK-GA1-TP...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.5.3.5 Scenes function........................36 6.5.3.6 Energy / Time counter ......................37 Appendix ..............................38 Communication objects table ......................38 Warning ............................... 41 Other information ..........................41 Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 2...
  • Page 3 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Revision Modifications Author Date First version G. Croci 15/07/2016 Added table for power loads G. Schiochet 21/02/2022 Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 3...

  • Page 4: Scope Of The Document

    KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP 1 Scope of the document ® This application manual describes all application details for the A1.0 release of the ekinex KNX Dimmer modules EK-GA1-TP (2 channels). The document is aimed at the system configurator as a description and reference of device features and application programming.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    2 Product description ® The ekinex dimmer module EK-GA1-TP is a S-mode KNX modular device for independent switching of 2 dimmable electrical loads. The device is equipped with an integrated bus communication module and is designed for rail mounting in distribution boards.

  • Page 6: Switching, Display And Connection Elements

    7) Programming LED 8) Terminal block for KNX bus line 9) Terminal block for input line power Fig. 1 - Switching, display and connection elements Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 6...

  • Page 7: Configuration

    The exact functionality of the device depends on the software settings. ® In order to configure and commission the device you need ETS4 or later releases and the proper ekinex ® application program APEKGA1TP##.knxprod, which can be downloaded from the ekinex website www.ekinex.com.

  • Page 8: Function Description

    In case of a bus power failure (voltage lower than 19 V for 1 s or more), the device is switched off; on power- off, all current working values are saved. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 8...

  • Page 9: Offline Operation

    To switch the device to manual operation mode, proceed as follows: This parameter is left in place for future expansion; currently, a bus failure causes the device to lose power and therefore switch off. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 9...
  • Page 10 The indicator LED shows whether the load is switched ON or off. A long press causes the output to increase or decrease according to the key pressed: Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 10...
  • Page 11 This prevents the device to be inadvertently left in an unintended state. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 11...

  • Page 12: Online Operation

    Staircase function: performs a retriggerable time period activation of an output.  Logic function: allows to compute the output value as a logic function based on the value of several communication objects. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 12...

  • Page 13: Dimming Feature Overview

    Dimming value lower limit, to ensure that the “On” state has sufficient brightness  Brightness value at switch-on  Type of transition and dimming speed both at switch-on and switch-off. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 13...
  • Page 14 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 14...

  • Page 15: Functional Detail

    Staircase function This function is intended to provide a simple and flexible way to manage the switching of staircase lights. These have following peculiar requirements: Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 15...
  • Page 16 (both times, i.e. pause duration and time before expiration, are configurable) in order to warn the user that the activation time is about to end. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 16...
  • Page 17 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Following pictures show the Manual Off feature: Fig. 4 - Manual Off feature Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 17...
  • Page 18 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Following pictures show the Retrigger feature: Fig. 5 - Retrigger feature Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 18...
  • Page 19 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Following pictures show the Pre-warning feature: Fig. 6 - Pre-warning feature Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 19...

  • Page 20: Logic Function

    In the following pictures, the basic logic functions are illustrated, assuming the output command and one logic object are used: Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 20...
  • Page 21 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Fig. 8 - Logic OR function Fig. 9 - Logic AND function Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 21...
  • Page 22 Application manual KNX binary output modules EK-GA1-TP Fig. 10 - Logic XOR function Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 22...

  • Page 23: Lock Function

    Fig. 11 - Lock function Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 23...

  • Page 24: Forcing Function

    In the figure above, NP means that the priority bit is 0 (No Priority), while the PON and POFF codes indicate the values with priority = 1 and value respectively 1 or 0. Fig. 13 - Force command bits Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 24...

  • Page 25: Scene Management

    This value will then be recalled in subsequent scene activations. Fig. 14 - Scene store / recall command code Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 25...

  • Page 26: Operating Hours / Energy Consumption Counter

    . Fig. 15 – Operating hours and Energy counter Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 26...

  • Page 27: Device Settings

    Disable front pushbuttons 1 bit [1.002] boolean Disable from bus = yes Device power off alarm = CR-T- Power off alarm 1 bit [1.005] alarm enabled Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 27...

  • Page 28: Channels Configuration

    Output X – 8 bit C-W-- enabled / 4, 26 Percentage unsigned Absolute setpoint control copy parameters from... 0..100% Control point for setting the absolute dimming value. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 28...

  • Page 29: Channel X Configuration

    Allows to determine the value of the output to be set when the power is first applied or returns after a power fail. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 29...
  • Page 30 Enables or disables the capability of locking the input through a remote command. For further details and parameter descriptions see the corresponding section below. Forced function enabled / disabled Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 30...
  • Page 31 Inhibits both the switching and value setting commands for the output when an “enable” telegram is received, and unlocks them when a “disable” telegram is received. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 31...
  • Page 32 Operating hours / energy C-W-- Hours counter 1 bit [1.015] reset 22, 44 counter = enabled reset command Resets the operating hour counter to 0. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 32...

  • Page 33: Staircase Lighting Function

     On a forced termination, the value of the output remains unchanged; the same that is true also if the termination occurs during pre-warning time. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 33...

  • Page 34: Lock Function

    Value before locking is the value that the output had before the lock was activated. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 34...

  • Page 35: Logic Function

    Applies a logical negation to the value of the input object. The logic function is carried out only if, and whenever, at least one of the enabled input objects is updated by a bus telegram. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 35...

  • Page 36: Scenes Function

    (1...8) will be considered. The other internal scenes will be ignored in this case.  The scene recall can be overridden by a forced control or a lock function. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 36...

  • Page 37: Energy / Time Counter

     The manual activation of the outputs through the relays’ maneuvering lever does not affect the operation time counter.  During ETS programming or bus voltage failure, the counter stops counting even if the output is on. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 37...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Inhibits both the switching and value setting commands for the output when an “enable” telegram is received, and unlocks them when a “disable” telegram is received. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 38...
  • Page 39 Operating hours / energy C-W-- Hours counter 1 bit [1.015] reset 22, 44 counter = enabled reset command Resets the operating hour counter to 0. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 39...
  • Page 40 Hours counter 1 bit [1.005] alarm 23, 45 counter = enabled runout 1-bit alarm sent when the time counter reaches the maximum value of 65535 hours. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved Page 40...

  • Page 41: Warning

    ® and ETS are registered trademarks of KNX Association cvba, Brussels © EKINEX S.p.A. The company reserves the right to make changes to this documentation without notice. Release 1.5 - Update: 02/2022 MAEKGA1TP_EN © EKINEX S.p.A. - All rights reserved...

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