Using The Product Manual - ABB i-bus KNX Product Manual

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ABB i-bus KNX
General
1.1

Using the product manual

This manual provides you with detailed technical information relating to the function, installation and
programming of the ABB i-bus
light sensor. The application of the DLR/A is explained using examples.
This manual is subdivided into the following chapters:
 Chapter 1
 Chapter 2
 Chapter 3
 Chapter 4
 Chapter A
1.1.1 Structure of the product manual
In this manual, you will find all the descriptions of the parameters and communication objects as well as
application examples.
For the actual configuration of the DALI system you will require the Software Tool. This Software Tool is
designed exclusively for working with ABB i-bus
help for the tool.
1.1.1.1 Software Tool
A Software Tool is available for DALI commissioning (changing DALI short addresses and DALI group
assignment).
This Software Tool can be downloaded free of charge from our homepage (www.abb.com/knx).
Other test and analysis functions are also available, depending on the gateway version.
In addition, the Software Tool offers simplified parameter setting for the constant lighting control on the
DALI Light Controller. No ETS is required for the Software Tool. However, to establish a connection
between PC and KNX, Falcon Runtime (version V1.6 and higher, or for Windows 7, V1.8 and higher) must
be installed.
Note
Connecting the Software Tool to the DALI Light Controller has no initial influence on the DALI devices.
Functions like staircase lighting, slave and controller are only deactivated once the system is switched
to configuration mode.
The block and forced operation functions are bypassed so that DALI devices are clearly identifiable
during commissioning. However the block and forced operation functions continue to run in the
background and are reactivated when you exit the Software Tool. But the brightness value set in the
Software Tool remains unaffected by existing forced operations or blocking. Received KNX telegrams
are executed while the connection with the Software Tool is live. This also applies to the staircase
lighting, slave and controller functions. When you exit the Software Tool or select a new DALI device in
the Software Tool, this deactivates the functions again.
4 2CDC507128D0202 | DLR/A 4.8.1.1
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KNX DLR/A 4.8.1.1 DALI Light Controller and its corresponding LF/U 2.1
General
Device technology
Commissioning
Planning and application
Appendix
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KNX devices. A description can be found in the online