DALI gateway

ORDERING CODE EK-BG1-TP DESCRIPTION Device working as a gateway (protocol conversion) between a DALI network and a KNX (TP) network. Configuration available through either ETS tool or dedicated PC software application, via the integrated Ethernet communication port. Mounting in distribution board on EN 60715 rail (4 modular units, each 18 mm). To be used in KNX installations for home and building automation. • Power supply: 230 V AC • Programming elements: KNX standard programming button • Display elements: Power supply LED, DALI Failure LED, DHCP ON LED • Operation elements: Membrane button Broadcast ON, Membrane button Broadcast OFF • Safety class II • Installation on DIN 35 mm profile rail (according to EN 60529) • Protection degree IP20 • Dimensions: 4 modules • Ethernet interface (IEEE 802.3) with RJ45 connector, cable category at least 5E • KNX TP (twisted pair) communication port, 9600 baud, galvanically isolated from the device power supply • Current draw from the KNX bus < 13 mA • DALI communication port, galvanically isolated from the device power supply and from the KNX communication port • DALI baud rate: 1200 bps • DALI voltage: 9.5 V – 22.5 V (nominale 14 V) • Cable maximum length: 300 m (1.5 mm2 cross-section) • Maximum number of DALI devices: 64 • Maximum number of DALI groups: 16 • Maximum number of DALI scenes: 16 FUNCTIONS / CHARACTERISTICS • Control of up to 64 DALI devices with a maximum of 16 groups and 16 scenes • Broadcast function • Individual, group or centralized addressing • Suitable for operation in emergency lighting systems • Creation of light scenarios • Possibility of reading the status of the DALI device via KNX (for example brightness or device error) • Power supply for DALI bus incorporated • Configurator application for programming CONFIGURATION AND COMMISSIONING A detailed description of the parameters can be found in the application manual of the device. Configuration and commissioning require: • ETS4 or later versions. ETS application program: APEKBG1TP##.knxprod (## = release). Available languages: English, French, German, Italian; • CGEKBG1TP application program, available for download on the website www.ekinex.com.