"DALI Gateway C00CX2 EN / C00CX4 EN" software
Functional description
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Assigning DALI devices to groups
During the DALI commissioning, the DALI devices (max. of 64) will be assigned to the groups of the
Gateway. It is the group assignment that makes it possible to control the DALI devices individually
(individual assignment – only one device in the group) or collectively (multiple assignment – several
devices in a group) via the KNX/EIB.
For the groups 1…16 of the DALI Gateway it is possible to assign several DALI devices to a group
(multiple assignment). The addressing at the DALI takes place via group addresses that the DALI
Gateway configures as “hidden” to the user. The DALI Gateway handles them independently. When
completing the DALI commissioning, all relevant devices will be automatically programmed.
Only individual assignments can be parameterized for the groups 17...32. Each group can be assigned
only one DALI device. In this case, the DALI addressing takes place via an internally created individual
address. Only one device can be uniquely addressed. This individual address is also automatically
assigned by the DALI Gateway during the DALI commissioning.
In principle, it is also possible to assign a DALI device to several groups. In order to simplify the device
assignment, the ETS application program of version "0.4" or "1.4" provides an option in the plug-in to
prevent an assignment of DALI devices to several groups. This makes the device assignment easier
and more clearly. Alternatively, an assignment of devices to several groups can be permitted with this
application program version, if required.
The application program of version "0.2" or "1.2" always allows the assignment of DALI devices to
several groups. It is recommended to use the application program of version "0.4" or "1.4" when
configuring the project in the ETS.
The commissioning environment of the plug-in is divided into two windows. The left window lists the
devices found in the DALI system. The right window displays the created groups. This is where the
DALI devices are assigned to the groups.
Searching for DALI devices
During the first commissioning all connected DALI devices have to be searched for and identified first.
In case the DALI Gateway had been in use at least once, the searching will only be required if new
devices have been added to the DALI system or if the ETS product database has been modified thus
completely reconfiguring the device. The DALI commissioning will be completed by writing (and thus
storing) the commissioning parameters (identified devices with short address, names of the devices,
group assignment) into the ETS database. When the commissioning environment is started the stored
data will be displayed.
During the first commissioning no DALI devices will be displayed in the left window. In order to continue
the commissioning all devices connected to the DALI line will have to be searched for first.
For the DALI Gateway to find and identify all DALI devices during the device search the DALI system
must be fully connected and switched on.
In addition, the mains voltage of the DALI Gateway must be switched on.