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How many DALI groups can be configured?
In DALI an ECG is able to store up to 16 group affiliations. OSRAM DALI PROFESSIONAL Controller CONT-4
provides 4 DALI lines, so there are maximum 64 DALI groups. In case of group overlap from one DALI line to another
the same group is used two times. With this the maximum number is reduced by one. If the maximum number of
groups is used up the controller creates automatically additional virtual groups by sending serial addressed
commands. But the reaction time / synchronisation can be effected.
How many DALI scenes can be configured?
In DALI an ECG is able to store up to 16 scene values. OSRAM DALI PROFESSIONAL Controller CONT-4 provides 4
DALI lines, so there are maximum 64 scenes. In case of scene overlap from one DALI line to another the same scene
is used two times and the maximum number is reduced by one. If more than 16 scenes per DALI line are used there
will be an error message. Using additional virtual scenes with DALI would lead to unacceptable delays and
asynchronous behaviour. We recommend for complex animations to use OSRAM EASY system where the sequences
are stored in the ECG. Even bigger installations can be made with DMX systems from traxon / e:cue.
For what reason we recommend to use 230V buttons / switches for OSRAM DALI
Pushbutton Coupler input contacts?
There is no technical reason for that, also a 12 V bell button would work, but there are regulations. DALI wiring needs
only basic insulation, therefore it has to be handled like mains voltage. The wallbox geometry of the pushbutton
coupler does not allow to design the necessary safety distances. For this reason also the connected buttons have to
be handled like mains voltage devices.
Is there a possibility to control the lights by PC?
The PC connection in OSRAM DALI PROFESSIONAL system is only designed for setup process and configuration,
not for permanent use in the application. But via a PC output (e.g. I/O card with dry contact relay) input events can be
generated to the pushbutton coupler which can start actions in the DALI system.
How can I backload a project from the controller?
Connect controller by USB with PC, click to the connection symbol .
Click to download from controller symbol
to retrieve existing configuration from controller.
Works only if project is uploaded before with Software DALIpro ≥ v1.3.0.0.
Can I check the device status during system operation?
There is no visualisation of single device status after the setup is finshed and the controller is disconnected from PC.
But the LEDs on controller front show lamp errors and DALI shortcuts per DALI line. The DALI PROFESSIONAL PC
screen / GUI is only designed as a tool for setup, not for monitoring a running application. If this functionality is
requested another system type has to be used. In building management systems based on KNX, LON, BacNet this
feature is usually existing and the status is possible to be shown online on a central screen.
How can I integrate a remote control into OSRAM DALI PROFESSIONAL system?
Use the OSRAM TOUCH DIM RC device as receiver and connect the output contacts to a OSRAM DALI Pushbutton
Coupler. The RF signal can be generated from any Enocean button signal source. One OSRAM TOUCH DIM RC can
handle two Enocean channels.
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