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
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Leads
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Copper, two-core YDY 2x1.5
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Maximum number of physical DALI devices in one bus
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64
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Maximum number of DALI groups in one bus
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Maximum number of DALI scenes fore one device
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16
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Correct voltage range for DALI bus
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9.5 V
– 22.5 V, typical: 16 V
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Maximum current in DALI bus:
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180 mA for VERTEX control units
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Transmission speed
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1200 baud
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Maximum DALI bus length
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Depends on the lead cross section
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For a
1.5 mm² lead, the distance between the master control unit and the farthest
actuator is 300 m.
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