Instruction manual

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Rail-DALI-DMX
Features
DALI to DMX512 conversion (1
circuit)
Ballast Mode (up to 64 virtual
ballasts)
Trigger Mode (used to convert
DALI to DMX values)
'Dimming Curve' Translation
Variable number of simulated
ballasts
Responds to 'query' commands
(Ballast Mode)
DIN Rail mount
Surface mount
DMX Fade Time (Virtual Mode)
Specification
Input Voltage: 9-24VDC
Power: 10W
Protection: Internal 500mA
electronic fuse
Protocols: DMX512 / DALI
62389-102
Duty Cycle: 80%
Listing: CE FCC
IP Rating: Indoor use
Height: 90mm
Width: 88mm
Depth: 58mm
Rail-DALI-DMX is a true bridge between architectural control and
entertainment lighting. The product converts one circuit of DALI to DMX512
and has two personalities that control the type of conversion.
The first personality will simulate a variable number of DALI ballast, offering
full control over short address, groups and scenes, and control the DMX
fixtures directly. This will allow existing DALI controllers to use DMX fixtures
without any DMX Controllers. Each virtual DALI ballast will act according to
the DALI specification and have the following features;
1) Can be commissioned according to the spec (random addressing)
2) Short address can be changed
3) The virtual ballast can be assigned to any of the 16 groups
4) Up to 16 scenes can be programmed and recalled
5) Virtual ballasts can be set with a 0, 1 or 4 second fade time
The second personality is used to provide a trigger mechanism between the
DALI and DMX systems. Rail-DALI-DMX will be able to simulate a multiple
number of DALI ballasts and will convert the level values to DMX. It will
simultaneously convert channels, groups and scenes to DMX.
An additional feature, for both personalities, is a 'dimming curve' translation
function. This product requires a 9V to 24V PSU. The DALI circuit requires a
DALI Bus PSU. An example of this is Rail-PSU-D4.
Rail-DMX-DALI
Features
DMX512 to DALI conversion
Simultaneous conversion of
Channels, Groups, Scenes
Configurable Start Addresses
'Dimming Curve' Translation
Four DALI Circuits
DIN Rail mount
Surface mount
Specification
Input Voltage: 9-24VDC
Power: 10W
Protection: Internal 500mA
electronic fuse
Protocols: DMX512-A, DALI
RDM V1.0 (E1.20 - 2006 ESTA
Standard)
Duty Cycle: 80%
Listing: CE FCC
IP Rating: Indoor use
Height: 90mm
Width: 88mm
Depth: 58mm
Rail-DMX-DALI provides control over DALI ballasts from a DMX Controller.
Based on the previous Rail-DALI product, Rail-DMX-DALI has evolved into a
powerful intelligent converter that can convert up to 256 channels.
It provides simultaneous conversion for; Channels, Groups or Scenes.
With these three options it enables users to overcome the speed differences
between DMX and DALI by using groups and scenes to control multiple
ballasts with a single command. In addition the channels and groups can be
selected to a true broadcast mode to each one of the four outputs
For any configuration a conversion of the 'dimming curve' can take place.
DALI uses an exponential type curve while DMX uses a linear curve. If there
are the two types of dimmers a conversion between the two types will be
needed to match the fade profiles
This product requires a 9V to 24V PSU. The DALI circuit requires a DALI Bus
PSU. An example of this is Rail-PSU-D4.