Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus

Up to six different addressing types enable individual devices and groups to be controlled, which is the basis for complex individual light scenes and effects. Furthermore, individual devices from several groups can also be assigned as part of the group assignment. Central control (broadcasting) is also an option. In this case, the DALI start-up is omitted: Meaning that lighting systems with low functional requirements can be quickly and easily put into operation.

The Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus offers the option of assigning light groups regardless of the wiring. In contrast to 1–10 V systems, there is no need to modify the wiring when group assignments need to be changed. This means that all the cables can already be laid in a new build even if the exact room layout is still to be determined. If a room layout is changed at a later time, the light groups will only have to be reconfigured in the system. The lighting can therefore adapt to the changing needs of occupants.

A DALI system with the Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus is a good choice anywhere complex room-based lighting control should be operated in an energy-efficient manner with low maintenance costs: in open-plan offices, multi-purpose rooms, production halls, training and lecture rooms, or display windows, as well as in private homes. In order to prevent standby losses, the mains voltage of the DALI devices can be switched off using an additional KNX switching actuator.

The Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus can save information for various light scenes. Pre-programmed lighting moods in which many different lights interact to create an overall impression can be called up via the KNX system at the touch of a finger. With the Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus, lights or light groups can be integrated into up to 16 scenes. Effects can also be components of light scenes, which enables dynamic as well as static lighting moods to be created.

Whatever mood you’re after, whether the light should vary over the course of the day or enhance the atmosphere of the room as a changing design element, the Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus with its 16 saveable effects – each with 16 effect steps – will help you achieve it. Each effect step represents a separate lighting mood. The steps in their entirety are dynamic thanks to time-controlled switching. Individual devices, groups, or even complete light scenes can be controlled. The effect can be set to run from 1 to 500 times or to repeat itself indefinitely – entirely as desired.

To ensure that maintenance intervals are adhered to, an elapsed operating time meter that can count forwards and backwards is integrated, e.g. for each light: When a certain meter reading is reached, maintenance staff are automatically notified via the KNX system and can thus carry out the maintenance on time.

The Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus features a staircase function that can be parametrised separately to implement time-controlled lighting of a staircase or similar applications. This can be expanded to include a DIN 18015-2-compliant advance warning function, which warns anyone lingering on the staircase that the light will soon be switched off. In combination with motion detectors, the corridor function allows the lighting level to be lowered when no motion is detected. This ensures increased security and prevents unnecessary power consumption.

The Gira KNX DALI gateway Plus is able to integrate DALI standard control devices as emergency lights in centrally-powered emergency lighting systems in accordance with IEC 62386-101 (DALI system) and IEC 62386-102 (control gear). Alternatively or additionally, it allows the control of single battery-operated emergency lighting control devices in accordance with IEC 62386-202. To simplify maintenance, various tests and queries can be performed automatically via the KNX system in locally-supplied emergency lighting systems. In emergency lighting systems that are supplied centrally, there is an option to supply the KNX system and DALI gateway Plus from the central safety power supply, in addition to the emergency lights. In this way, the functionality of the entire system can be maintained during emergency operation. Function tests can be performed automatically at any time via the KNX system.

Mounting on a top-hat rail in accordance with DIN EN 60715.

The DALI devices can be configured either online or offline via the ETS plug-in. For offline configuration, the system can be programmed in advance and then only has to be transferred for start-up on site. If necessary, a single light can be replaced during ongoing operation: The new light automatically assumes the position of the replaced light in the system.