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PosiTouch DALI - Lighting Controller 

User Manual 

7.0 - 23 November 2020 

 

 

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Multi-Master 

The PosiTouch can operate in what is referred to as Multi-Master, meaning there can be more than one 

controller on the DALI network (so long as they also operate in Multi-Master). 

Appendix A. Using the PosiTouch Configuration Tool 

The Interface 

 

 

Connect button 

Detects and reads settings from a connected PosiTouch. 

Save Button 

Saves the settings to the connected PosiTouch 

Status Window 

Displays messages during operation 

Fades 

Used to configure the PosiTouch to program the DALI Fade Rate & Time on 

start-up.  If there are multiple PosiTouch units on the DALI network, these 

should only be set on 1.  In order for these settings to take effect, energise the 

DALI network with or after applying power to the fittings being controlled. 

Button Actions 

Here the action to perform for the 3 button states (short press, long press & 

release) can be configured. 

Selected Button 

Shows the button that is currently being configured.  You can also click on the 

button to select it. 

About button 

 

Configuring the PosiTouch 

1.

 

 Connect the PosiTouch to the computer using a micro-USB cable.  No other connections are 

required; the PosiTouch will be powered via the USB. 

2.

 

Open the PosiTouch Configuration Tool.  It should detect the connected PosiTouch.  If it fails to, 

check the USB cables is connected at both ends and press the connect button. 

3.

 

Change the action for each of the buttons to the desired setup 

4.

 

Press the save button. 

Summary of Contents for PosiTouch

Page 1: ... 2020 Digilin Technologies Document Rev 7 0 23 November 2020 Product specifications are subject to change without notice PosiTouch DALI Lighting Controller User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Down 5 Step Up Down 5 Appendix B DALI Networking Basics 6 Appendix C Wiring Diagram 6 Notes Install in a dry sheltered position Interior use only Installation should only be performed by a qualified professional Install in accordance with all appropriate wiring standards DALI is not SELV and installation must therefore follow appropriate standards Introduction The PosiTouch is capacitive touch sen...

Page 3: ...LED will turn on and the associated action will trigger accordingly Action Description Short Press A short press action occurs when a button is pressed and released in under 0 3s Long Press A long press action occurs when a button is pressed for longer than 0 3s When some DALI commands are assigned to a long press they are repeated until the button is released Release A release action occurs when ...

Page 4: ... on the DALI network these should only be set on 1 In order for these settings to take effect energise the DALI network with or after applying power to the fittings being controlled 5 Button Actions Here the action to perform for the 3 button states short press long press release can be configured 6 Selected Button Shows the button that is currently being configured You can also click on the butto...

Page 5: ...ination with the Go to Level command which uses the DALI Fade Time a reliable fade can be achieved Button Action To Dim Up To Dim Down Long Press Go to Level Go to Level Level 100 0 Release Stop Dim Stop Dim Dim up Down These commands will dim the level for a period of 200ms at the rate specified in DALI Fade Rate They cannot dim to off nor can they dim from off When these commands are assigned to...

Page 6: ... DALI control line input to a ballast is polarity insensitive meaning there is no or A DALI network can consist of up to 64 ballasts Wiring of the DALI network can be almost any fashion be it a daisy chain star or branch as per the below figure Figure 2 DALI Network Topologies Cable sizes should follow the guide given in the table below Lead Length Minimum Lead Diameter Up to 100m 0 5mm2 100 150m ...

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