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9.1.3 Converter from DALI to 1…10 V
— Can the converter from DALI to 1…10 V be used
for switching and dimming?
Yes, both are possible with the converter.
— Is the Touch DIM Function also possible with the
converter?
Yes, the converter acts just like a DALI ECG in Touch
DIM mode 1.
— Why does the converter have a characteristic
line switch?
It compensates for the different behaviors of the incan-
descent lamps and the fl uorescent lamps. Depending
on whether the converter supplies fl uorescent lamps/
ECGs or a dimmer for incandescent lamps, either a log-
arithmic (for fl uorescent lamps) or linear (incandescent
lamps) characteristic line should be selected.
9.1.4 Troubleshooting Touch DIM mode
Before troubleshooting, please ensure that the device is
wired according to the operating instructions and that the
corresponding supply voltage is applied. In the case of lu-
minaires, also inspect and, if necessary, exchange the light
source.
— ECGs do not react as expected to a push-button
being pressed.
If the push-button was held for too long (>1 second),
then the lamp starts on its lowest dimmer setting, which
is hard to see in bright surroundings.
— Individual luminaires vary in brightness, contrast
with one another.
➔ Manual synchronization of the system:
— Hold the push-button pressed (> 3 s; all lamps on)
— Briefl y press the push-button (all lamps are switched
off)
— Hold the push-button pressed (all lamps switch on
in the lowest dimmer setting and dim up)
— The ECGs react without a push-button having
been pressed.
1. The line between the push-button and the luminaire
(ECG) may be too long.
2. A push-button with glow lamp was used; this is not
permitted.
— The motion detector of the Touch DIM sensor is
not working.
1. The luminaires were switched off by double-clicking
the push-button, thus deactivating the motion detection
function (vacation switching).
2. The existing daylight is suffi cient. Cover the sensor
and observe the behavior of the luminaire.
3. The motion detector is deactivated for 30 s after
manual shutdown. This time only expires once there are
no longer any persons in the detection area.
— The luminaire does not control the brightness at
the adjusted setpoint.
1. You must press the push-button twice within 30 s
after setting the brightness (setpoint saving). Pressing
the push-button later activates the vacation switching.
2. Dimming was done manually – the brightness control
is thus deactivated. Switch the luminaire off and back
on again.
3. No setpoint wast saved. Set the desired light value,
save with double-click.
— The vacation switching cannot be activated.
The brightness was changed less than 30 s ago by
pressing the push-button – vacation switching can
only be activated after this period.
9.1.5 Troubleshooting DALI control gears
— The ECGs are not reacting to the command of the
control unit.
Please inspect the wiring; approx. 16 V
DC
must be
applied to the DALI terminal of the ECG.
9.1.6 Converter from DALI to 1…10 V
— Not all rows of luminaires can be switched off.
Please inspect whether the mains supply of the affected
rows of luminaires have been routed over the load con-
tact of the corresponding converter.
9.2 1…10-V DIM ECG part
—
What is the maximum permissible length of the
1…10-V control line?
The maximum permissible length of the control line is
100 m.
— What should the cable cross section of the
1…10-V control line be?
The recommended cross section is 1.5 mm². The
insulation of the cables used must be designed for
mains voltage.
— Can control and supply lines be routed together?
Routing control and supply lines together is permitted
(VDE 0100 520, section 528.11). The following points
should be taken into account:
— The lines used must be suitable for the highest
occurring operating voltage (VDE 0100/11.85, T520,
section 528.11).
— When routing multi-wire cables in cabling tubes or
channels, only the wire of a main current circuit and
those of associated auxiliary current circuits may be
laid together.
— Several main current circuits and their associated
auxiliary current circuits may be combined in a single
cable (according to DIN VDE 0100/11.85, T520,
section 528.11).