Gateway DALI - KNX

Code: EK-BG1-TP

Out of Production

Description

The Ekinex® DALI - KNX Gateway allows the control of the devices present in a DALI network from a KNX TP network.

The device has an integrated KNX bus communication module and integrates the power supply stage for the DALI bus. It is realized for mounting on a 35 mm rail.

DALI2 version available with firmware update 3.0.0.

Other information

DALI® (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a worldwide standard protocol for lighting control interfacing systems, whose data exchange protocol is compliant with IEC 62386. DALI is a trademark of ZVEI (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V.).

Technical data

Power supply

Device power supply230 Vac

Power supply output for the DALI bus12 Vdc, 250 mA

Connections

KNX portConnection to the KNX bus line with standard KNX terminal block

DALI portScrew terminals (doubled) for the DALI bus

Ethernet portEthernet port (IEEE 802.3), RJ45 connector, category 5E cable (or higher)

Design and physical characteristics

HousingPlastic casing

Modular width4 modular units (1 MU = 18 mm, 72 mm total)

MountingInstallation on 35 mm rail (according to EN 60715)

Protection degreeIP20 (installed device)

Delivery

The delivery includes the device and terminal blocks to connect to the KNX bus.

DALI functions

Control of up to 64 DALI devices in up to 16 groups

Up to 16 light Scenes

Broadcast function

Individual, group or central addressing

Suitable for operation in emergency lighting systems

Readout of DALI device status via KNX (e.g. brightness or device error)

Configuration and commissioning

A detailed description of the parameters can be found in the application manual of the device. Configuration and commissioning require:

ETS v.5.6.x or later versions. ETS application program: APEKBG1TP##.knxprod (## = release)
CGEKBG1TP application program, available for download on the website www.ekinex.com