L-DALI controllers seamlessly integrate DALI lighting solutions in LonMark systems using TP/FT-10 or Ethernet/IP (IP-852) channels. DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is part of the IEC 60929 standard. It is used to dim and switch luminaires from most of the leading European manufacturers. DALI also supports devices like multisensors(e.g. for brightness, movement, temperature, etc.)and intelligent switches.

The product range of L-DALI controllers for LonMark systems support 1, 2 or 4 independent DALI channels. Up to 64 DALI luminaires can be controlled or monitored individually or by up to 16 groups per channel. All luminaires are monitored for defective lamps. L-DALI can provide this information to the Building Management System (BMS) through its CEA-709 interface. On the CEA-709 side, L-DALI supports Ethernet/IP (IP-852) or TP/FT-10. LDALI-3E101, LDALI-3E102 and 3E104-LDALI Controller are as well gateways connecting DALI networks to CEA-709 networks.

The L-DALI controller represents a DALI-Master in the DALI network. In the CEA-709 network L-DALI provides an NV-Interface. Ballasts and other DALI devices can be addressed via the provided network variables.

Features:

• Fully compliant with CEA-709, CEA-852, and EN 14908
• Control DALI capable ballasts via NVs
• LonMark TP/FT-10 or IP-852 (Ethernet/IP) channel (selectable)
• Supports LonMark Functional Profiles:
• Lamp Actuator #3040
• Light Sensor #1010
• Occupancy Sensor #1060
• Constant Light Controller #3050
• Sunblind Controller #6111
• 1, 2, or 4 DALI channels (depending on the type of device)
• Control of up to 64 DALI devices per DALI channel
• Control of up to 16 DALI groups per DALI channel
• Supports scene control for up to 16 groups and one broadcast scene per DALI channel
• Detect lamp and ballast failure on DALI luminaries and signals failures
• Simple replacement of (broken) DALI devices (no configuration tool required)
• DALI Multi-Master capable
• Built-in DALI protocol analyzer
• Built-in Sunblind Controller
• Supports alarming, scheduling, and trending (AST™)
• Supports common mathematical operations and functions as well as Boolean expressions
• Event-driven e-mail notification
• Supports cyclical testing of emergency lights
• Supports burning-in of lamps
• Configuration via Web interface
• Configuration via LNS Plug-in or stand-alone configuration tool
• Firmware update via serial interface, CEA-709 channel, or Ethernet/IP
• 12-35 V DC / 12-24 V AC supply voltage
• 159x100x65 (L x W x H in mm) i.e. 9 TE
• DIN-rail mountable

In addition to the gateway function L-DALI controller can take control tasks. The built-in Sunblind Controller(LonMark Functional Profile #6111) can directly control sunblind actuators in the CEA-709 network.The Constant Light Controller(LonMark Functional Profile #3050) can control DALI ballasts as well as CEA-709 nodes for lighting tasks. Interaction between the Sunblind Controller and the Constant Light Controller provides best possible energy efficiency by integrationg the sunblinds in the constant light control functionality.

L-DALI supports the automation functions alarming, scheduling, and trending (AST™). This includes a local scheduling service as well as the possibility to configure several local and remote 24 hour schedulers through the Web interface.

Alarming includes functionality to generate, deliver, acknowledge, and display alarm conditions, regardless of whether alarms occur in the DALI or CEA-709 network. The trending capability includes a periodical or event-driven logging of values with time stamps. Logged events and trend data are stored on the L-DALI device and can be exported with CSV files from the device via an FTP connection.

L-DALI features event-driven e-mail notification as a result of a predefined action triggered by a specific status or an exceeded high limit.

E-mail notification can as well be used to forwarded event and trend data as e-mail attachments (CSV files) for long term storage to a central SQL database (see LWEB-801).

Furthermore L-DALI supports common mathematical operations and functions, as well as Boolean expressions.

L-DALI does not necessarily need to be connected to a CEA-709 network. The built-in Constant Light Controller in combination with the supported automation functions (alarming, scheduling, trending) allow to use the L-DALI controller also as a stand-alone device in a DALI network. Parameters can be set and the system status can be read via an IP connection. The entire configuration is done via the built-in Web server. Thus commissioning and maintenance of the DALI system can be done via a standard Web browser from any PC. Device configuration can also be done through the user-friendly configuration software or the device console.

LDALI-3E101 provides one, LDALI-3E102 two, and LDALI-3E104 four independent DALI channels. Up to 64 DALI-based luminaries can be controlled individually or via 16 groups per DALI channel.

A power supply like the LDALI-PWR4-230 is needed to power the DALI network.

Sunblind Controller (Controlling the Blinds)

The L-DALI controller features a built-in Sunblind Controller to achieve an effective sun and glare protection. L-DALI can calculate and position the slats of the blinds depending of the sun position. Depending on the thermal requirements the blinds are either automatically opened or closed by the L-DALI controller if a room is unoccupied. This allows for example to open the blinds in winter time to heat rooms when the sun is shining. In summer, however, the sunlight is prevented by the closed blinds to reduce the cooling load.

In order to avoid current spikes while many motor drives start concurrently time delays per drive can be configured (Drive Delay).

The built-in L-DALI Sunblind Controller interacts with the built-in Constant Light Controller to assure constant light control with an optimum usage of the daylight.

Advanced L-DALI Features

Lighting Control Features

• Staircase Lighting
• Scene Control
• Stagger Delay (On/Off-Delay)

Constant Light Control

• Use of DALI or LonMark Multi-Sensors
• Regular Mode (based on inside lux level)
• Controller Mode (based on outside lux level)
• Presence Mode (optionally in combination with other modes)

DALI Occupancy Sensors and Light Sensors

L-DALI supports the integration and use of DALI Multi Sensors, Occupancy Sensors, and Light Sensors.

DALI Installation and Configuration

The DALI network can either be commissioned by using the L-DALI Configuration Tool executed as an LNS® Plug-in, as a Standalone Tool (offline/online), or directly through the comfortable Web interface of the L-DALI controller.

Support for burning-in lamps

Depending on the manufacturer and model, new fluorescent lamps may not be dimmed for a runtime of typically 100 hours to achieve the full life cycle.

This time (burn-in period) can be configured on the L-DALI device for every DALI ballast connected. Configuration and activation is done via CEA-709 network variables or via the Web interface.

Emergency Lighting - Function Test

Lamps belonging to an Emergency Lighting System need to be checked periodically. The L-DALI controller tests the system by checking whether the emergency lighting is dimmed in a particular state during a power outage. All results are written to a log file.

Data Logging

Runtime and energy consumption of each DALI balast can be logged and recorded for analyzing and long-term storage purposes.

With the help of the AST™ functions (alarming, scheduling, trending) substantial automation functions can be realized.

Emergency Lighting

The L-DALI supports full integration of DALI emergency lighting systems (DALI standard IEC62386-202) into your building automation system. A DALI emergency lighting system consists of self-contained emergency lights connected to the DALI network. The emergency function is performed by the ballast locally. The ballasts DALI interface allows to remotely test the devices function and monitor its operation parameters. The L-DALI provides this functionality and information to a SCADA system via its LonMark or BACnet interface forming a complete emergency lighting solution.

Functions include:

• Manually trigger tests (function & duration).
• Configure schedules for automatic/cyclic tests.
• Log test results and provide them to the SCADA system.
• Provide information on battery charge level and run-hours (emergency mode).
• Issue alarms on failed tests or low battery charge level.

All major ballast and luminaire manufacturers provide products according to this standard. There are products available for battery only operation (emergency exit illumination) and for operation with mains and battery (office lighting with emergency function).

Benefits:

• Very cost effective solution for emergency lighting applications.
• No separate wiring for emergency lighting system required.
• Easy integration of emergency lighting system into building management system.
• Various compatible products for emergency lights available on the market.

Comprehensive Automation Feature, AST™ Concept

A common feature of the L-DALI Controller is the support of automation functions for a comprehensive alarming, scheduling, and trending. See also AST™ Flyer.

Alarming

Alarming includes generating, forwarding, acknowledging, and presenting alarm conditions. E-mail notifications triggered by actions or events inform user-defined addressee about upcoming alarms.

Scheduling

Scheduling includes a local scheduling service plus the possibility to configure 24-hour schedulers on local and remote devices. Schedule parameters can be configured via the Web interface, or the configuration software L-DALI Configurator.

Trending

Trending allows the local recording of values or operating states in CSV files on the device. Logged data can be read using web services. Logged data can be uploaded with CSV files using FTP. Optional CSV files can automatically be attached to e-mail notification to be send to user-defined addressee.

E-mail Notification

The L-DALI Controller can send e-mails to user-defined addressees. Access to a mail server (SMTP) is needed. Any data point or system information can be forwarded by the Automation Server. Consumption, operating states, network statistics, and other information can be processed in the body text or included in a CSV file attachment. E-mail forwarding can be triggered cyclical or event-driven.

Maintenance staff can be informed about lamp failure or end-of-lifetime.Alarms can be forwarded to mobile phones if the mail provider offers SMS (short message service). E-mail notifications can also be used to send data for long-term storage to the LWEB-801 Server. E-mail notifications with a CSV file attachment are sent to a mail server where LWEB-801 polls the e-mails. Data from the CSV files are automatically extracted and stored in the SQL database. LWEB-801 recognizes existing data and ensures that the same data will not be stored repeatedly.

Using e-mail notification for long-term data storage is also supported by the L-INX Automation Servers, the L-VIS Touch Panels (LVIS-3E1xx, LVIS-ME2xx) and the CEA-709/BACnet Gateway LGATE-900.

Applications

L-DALI as a Gateway

The DALI network can be connected to a LonMark system (CEA-709) by the use of the L-DALI Controller. This enables, for example, heating controls in the LonMark system to process the presence information from the DALI system in the HVAC control application.
The L-DALI Controller is also acting as a gateway between the DALI and the CEA-709 network to connect the lighting system to a BMS (Building Management System). The automation functions (AST™) - alarming, scheduling, trending - just like the e-mail notification provide the maintenance personnel with the necessary information via e-mail or SMS as needed.

L-DALI with Visualization and Lighting Control for single rooms

In this application, the L-DALI controller is used for controlling the light level of DALI luminaries. At the same time blind actuators are connected to the CEA-709 side (LonMark system). A Multi Sensor, either connected to the DALI network or to the CEA-709 network, provides presence and luminance information of the room to the L-DALI device. The L-VIS Touch Panel offers a self-explaining and user-friendly user interface to operate the room. Labeled switches and buttons become a thing of the past.

L-DALI in combination with the L-WEB system for visualization and individual room control

L-WEB graphical pages offer a state of the art method to control rooms through WEB technologies via a PC or a Smart Phone.
Occupancy information may be delivered by the PC running the L-WEB application through keyboard control or mouse movements in addition to an installed multi sensor device. The L-WEB system is highly scalable and can be used for buildings of any size.

L-DALI Compatibility List

Following products* have been tested successfully with L-DALI (CEA-709):

Ballasts

VENDOR	PRODUCT*	TYPE
Tridonic.ATCO	TE DALI Family (e.g. TE-0105 one4all sc)	Low Voltage Halogen Lamp
Tridonic.ATCO	PCA DALI Family (e.g. PCA 1/14 T5 EXCEL one4all)	Fluorescent Lamp
Tridonic.ATCO	EM LED DALI Family  (e.g. EMpowerLED 1W PRO)	Emergency Light (LED)
Tridonic.ATCO	EM fluorescent DALI Family  (e.g. EM 14 PRO EZ-3)	Emergency Light (fluorescent)
Tridonic.ATCO	PCI DALI Family (e.g. PCI 0035 FOX B011)	HID (+switching)
Tridonic.ATCO	PCS DALI Family (e.g. PCS 70 DIM B011)	HID
Tridonic.ATCO	RM DALI Family (e.g. RM-C)	Fluorescent Lamp (Relay)
OSRAM	HALOTRONIC HTi DALI	Low Voltage Halogen Lamp
OSRAM	QTi DALI 1x14/24 DIM	Fluorescent Lamp
OSRAM	HALOTRONIC HTi DALI 315/230-240 DIM	incandescent
Vossloh Schwabe	ELXd 124.600	Fluorescent Lamp
Helvar	Digidim EL 1x14si	Fluorescent Lamp
Helvar	EL 1x39iDim	Fluorescent Lamp
Philips	HF-R DALI 114 T5 220-240	Fluorescent Lamp
Philips	Fortimo LED Driver 1100-2000 TD/I	LED
Philips	XITANIUM 25 W, 0.3-1A, 36V, 9290 006 004	LED
Mackwell	Relion AS642/M1/D	Emergency Light (fluorescent)
Mackwell	Primian-2 AS5C/40/M1/D	Emergency Light (fluorescent)
Alvit	MAT3 (+C8044)	Emergency Light (fluorescent)
BAG electronics	BCD18.2Q-01/220-240/DALI	Fluorescent Lamp
Lumenergi	iB-100	Fluorescent Lamp

Multisensors

VENDOR	PRODUCT*	TYPE
Helvar	Digidim 311	Multisensor
Helvar	Digidim 312	Multisensor
Helvar	Digidim 313	Multisensor
Helvar	Digidim 314	Multisensor
Tridonic	MSensor (version D104 or higher required)	Multisensor
Tridonic	MSensor 02 (version D101 or higher required)	Multisensor
SVEA	LA-11	Multisensor
OSRAM	DALI professional sensor coupler	Mulitsensor
Philips	OccuSwitch DALI LRM2090/20	Multisensor

*) LOYTEC electronics GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in these lists. LOYTEC makes no representation and offers no warranty of any kind regarding any of the thirdparty components mentioned in these lists. These components are suggested only as examples of usable devices. The use of these components or other alternatives is at the customer's sole discretion.

Specification

LDALI-3E101, LDALI-3E102, LDALI-3E104

Facts

operating voltage power consumption operating temperature storage temperature rel. humidity operating rel. humidity storage enclosure environmental protection installation

12-35 V DC or 12-24 V AC 2 Watt typ. 5°C to + 50°C -10°C to +85°C 10 to 90% RH @ 50°C (non condensing) 10 to 90% RH @ 50°C (non condensing) installation enclosure 9 TE IP 40 (enclosure); IP 20 (terminals) DIN rail mounting (EN 50 022) or wall mounting