DALI 0-10V Converter Type 5 Control Freak User Manual
- June 3, 2024
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DALI to 0:10V
Converter – DALI Type 5
User Manual
Issue: June 2020
Creative Lighting can be contacted through your local distributor.
0-10V Converter Type 5 Control Freak
HEAD OFFICE
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Description
The DALI to 0:10V Converter is a din mount 0:10V controller with the following characteristics:
- Sinks or sources current automatically (50mA maximum)
- Supports DALI broadcast, addressing, groups and all standard DALI settings
- UL94V0 material 4 pole DIN mount case
- Removable 12-way terminals top and bottom for easy wiring, 250VAC rated.
DC Supply
For the 0:10V Converter to work it needs to be powered with a 24vdc (>100mA) source. This supply is connected to the 0:10V Converter supply input screw down terminals marked DC IN + & – (though it is not polarity sensitive). When DC supply is present, the “DC OK” status led will illuminate. NOTE: Power supplies are available from Creative Lighting; when selecting a power supply, ensure it complies with all statutory requirements and meets the required values as outlined above.
Note – NC connection shown, optionally change to NO terminal to suit interposed contactor type
0-10v Connection
Connect the 0-10V connection from the Converter to the 0-10V input of the
0:10V devices. NOTE that unlike DALI, 0-10V is polarity sensitive and must
be connected accordingly. Optionally connect the active to the normally open
(NO) input on the relay and connect the active running to the 010V devices to
the common (COM) on the relay. As not all 0:10V devices will dim down to off
with the 0-10V signal, an internal relay is used to disconnect power to them
when an off command is received via DALI. This connection doesn’t have to be
made if the connected 0:10V devices can dim to down to off. A normally closed
(NC) contact is also given which operates in opposite to the normally open
(NO) input. This is provided for specialty cases and isn’t needed during
normal use. The DALI to 0-10V Converter can sink or source 50mA of current on
the 0-10V line. Typical 0-10V devices use 1mA each and up to 2mA. The maximum
number of 0-10V devices then varies between 25 to 50 devices depending on
their current requirements. As 0-10V systems do not support addressing, all
connected devices will be controlled together. The range of 0-10V output is
from 70mV to 9.48V (devices typically reach their min and max before this).
NOTE: Voltage measured under no load. Results may vary slightly under different load conditions.
- Contact Ratings
Contact form | SPDT |
---|---|
Contact material | Ag alloy (Cd free) |
Load | Resistive load (cosØ=1) |
Rated load | 16 A at 250 VAC (NO) |
16 A at 24 VDC (NO)
5 A at 250 VAC (NC)
5 A at 24 VDC (NC)
Rated carry current| 16 A (NO), 5 A (NC)
Max. switching voltage| 250 VAC, 24 VDC
Max. switching current| 16 A (NO), 5 A (NC)
Max. switching power| 4,000 VA, 384 W (NO)
1,250 VA, 120 W (NC)
Failure rate (reference value)| 40 mA at 24 VDC
Figure 1. Datasheet values for Relay Loads
DALI Connection
The DALI line wires are connected in the screw terminals at the bottom right
of the enclosure. NOTE: DALI is not polarity sensitive. DALI Standard
requires a minimum cable diameter of 1mm sq (larger for longer runs) and not
more than 2VDC voltage drop.
The 0-10V Converter will appear and behave like a single DALI luminaire. It
will take one short address and supports all the standard DALI commands and
settings such as broadcast, addressing, groups, scenes, fade times, etc.
The DALI to 0-10V Converter will directly translate DALI arc levels to 0-10V
values. This means it won’t follow the DALI dimming curve and will provide a
linear output, as such the same ratio is kept. See the table below for example
conversions:
DALI Arc Level| % of DALI Maximum (254)| 0:10V Value| % of 0:10V Maximum
(9.48)
---|---|---|---
64| ~25%| 2.37V| 25%
127| 50%| 4.69V| ~50%
191| ~75%| 7.06V| ~75%
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DALI Device Type 5 Support
The DALI 0-10V complies with DALI version 2 and implements one standard DALI
device. The 0-10V reacts to all DALI Type 5 Commands including operating mode
and dimming curve selection. To receive DALI levels and commands, the DALI
terminals should be connected to a DALI line that also connects to a DALI
power supply unit and one or more DALI controllers. For more information on
the DALI protocol, refer to the DALI Standard documentation.
DALI Fade Time
The DALI fade time allows for the device to set (per channel) a fade time
based on Table 1. DALI Fade Times.
Note: A DALI fade time will only be used with Direct Arc Level Commands;
a MAX, MIN or OFF command will use the devices instant fade.
Table 1. DALI Fade Times
Fade time Setting | Min fade time (s) | Nominal fade time (s) | Max fade time (s) |
---|---|---|---|
0 | Uses Extended Fade Time – see Extended Fade Times | ||
1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1. |
3 | 1. | 1. | 2. |
4 | 2. | 2.0 | 2. |
5 | 3. | 3. | 3. |
6 | 4. | 4.0 | 4. |
7 | 5. | 6. | 6. |
8 | 7. | 8.0 | 9. |
9 | 10. | 11. | 12. |
10 | 14. | 16.0 | 18. |
11 | 20. | 23. | 25. |
12 | 29. | 32.0 | 35. |
13 | 41. | 45. | 50. |
14 | 58. | 64.0 | 70. |
15 | 82. | 91. | 100. |
Extended Fade Times
If the fade time of 0 is selected, then the device will use the extended fade
rate to calculate the desired fade. The value that is sent to the device is
calculated using the equation (1), where AAAA is the base value, (between 1
and 16) and YYY is the fade time multiplier. The multipliers are shown in
Table 2. DALI Extended Fade Multipliers. 0
(1)
Table 2. DALI Extended Fade Multipliers
Multiplier (YYY) | Multiplication Factor |
---|---|
Minimum | Nominal |
000b | Oms |
001b | 95ms |
010b | 0.95s |
011b | 9.5s |
100b | 0.95 min |
Example: If you want to set a fade rate of 6 minutes then you would calculate
it as shown below.
AAAA = 6 = 0101 (binary)
YYY = 100 (binary)
Byte to send = 0YYYAAAA = 01000101 = 69 (Dec) = 0x45 (Hex)
This fade rate allows for fades between 100ms to 16 minutes.
Dimming Curve
The DALI 0-10V allows for the selection of an appropriate dimming curve;
logarithmic or linear. The default mode is linear, due to the nature of the
0-10V. The dimming curve can be selected through the device type 5 extended
command 229, where a value of 0 represents logarithmic, and a value of 1
represents linear. The difference between the curves are shown in Figure 2.
Log and Linear Dimming Curves.
0-10V vs 1-10V Operation
The DALI 0-10V can be selected to operate in 1-10V mode if required. The off
value will still trigger the relay; however the minimum will be 1V. This mode
can be selected by sending Device Type 5 Command 224. To set the 0-10V back
into its default 0-10V mode, the Device Type 5 Command 225 can be used.
Physical Minimum Selection
The DALI Device type 5 allows for the physical minimum to be set. The physical
minimum works differently for logarithmic and linear modes.
When the device is in logarithmic mode, the physical minimum selection will
dictate when to cut off power to the 0-10V output. If the physical minimum is
set to 10%, then any arc level below 10% will be reduced to 0 and the relay
will turn off.
In linear mode, the output is defined by the following equations.
The output will still be from 0-10V or 1-10V, however the arc level required to produce this voltage changes.
Summary
The DALI 0-10V is designed for Type 5 and follows as per the standard the commands in Table 3. Type 5 Commands. The expected responses are outlined, as well as the supported features of type 5.
Table 3. Type 5 Commands
Command Number | Name | Supported | Response |
---|---|---|---|
224 | Set output Range to 1-10V | YES | No Response |
225 | Set output Range to 0-10V | YES | No Response |
226 | Switch on internal pull-up | NO | No Response |
227 | Switch off internal pull-up | NO | No Response |
228 | Store DTR as physical minimum | YES | No Response |
229 | Select Dimming Curve | YES | No Response |
230 | Reset converter Settings | YES | No Response |
231-237 | Reserved | No Response | |
238 | Query Dimming Curve | YES | 0 or 1 |
239 | Query Output Level | YES | 0-255, 0.04V to by |
240 | Query Features | YES | Ob00011001 |
241 | Query Failure Status | YES | Ob00000000 |
242 | Query Converter Status | YES | Bit 0 — 0-10V, Bit 2 Log/Lin |
243-254 | Reserved | No Response | |
255 | Query Extended version Number | YES | Ox01 |
272 | Enable Device Type 5 | SPECIAL | No Response |
To send a Type 5 command, the Enable Device Type 5 command must be sent first,
and then the desired command. The Type 5 command must also be repeated within
100ms in order for it to be successfully read. The ‘Enable Device Type 5’
command must be sent before every type 5 command, it does not enable it
indefinitely.
Miscellaneous
The 0-10V contains a memory bank that contains information such as UID, DALI
version, Hardware version and software version. This information is all
available through reading the memory bank through DALI.
REGISTRATION – DALI to 0:10V Converter
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CAD
Creative Lighting can also provide scalable CAD drawings and blocks of the
DALI convertor and other products.
Range
All the products we make are under our registered Control Freak brand:
SLAMMO led dimmers for DALI DMX512 DSI and RDM, and for PWM dimmers and
drivers
DIDIO Scene Controllers, Group Controllers, Sequencers, Translators for DALI
and DMX
eDIDIO Ethernet and LLI to DALI and DMX
LIDA DALI AC controllers for Contactors/relays, Fans and HID loads
ADDICT tools for DALI, DMX and RDM with optional wireless
UBi patented DALI Test and Distribution Power Supply DIN mount devices
DALI to 1:10V translators
1:10V to DALI broadcast translators
Serial to DALI & DMX translators
Ethernet to DALI & DMX translators
IR to DALI & DMX translators
DMX512 Splitter Repeaters
Universal Lead sets 600VAC + rated
SETNET Server suite control for DALI and DMX buildings
Control Freak Android apps for tablets and smartphones, suits our eDIDIO
controllers.
Warranty
Congratulations on acquiring this genuine Control Freak® product (“the goods”)
which is guaranteed to the purchaser for a period of 24 months from the date
of original purchase from Creative Lighting and its authorised agents and
resellers. Under normal use and for applications for which this product was
designed, this Control Freak® product and all component electronics are
warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. In the unlikely
event that the goods prove to be defective, Creative Lighting will decide
either to repair or to replace the defective components. Before that can
happen, the goods must first be returned to Creative Lighting at the
purchaser’s cost.
Australia only: If we determine that the goods are defective, we will not only
repair or replace the defective components at no cost to the purchaser; we
will also pay the cost to return them to the purchaser by our standard freight
method, with any cost to reinstall the goods borne by the purchaser. This
Guarantee specifically excludes faults which arise as a result of alteration,
tampering, misuse, abuse, accident, vandalism, negligence, improper
installation, or the use of other manufacturer’s products in combination with
the goods except where such use of other manufacturers’ goods is authorized by
us. All other warranties inclusive of any warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose whether expressed or implied are hereby
expressly negatived to the fullest extent permissible by law. Under no
circumstances will Creative Lighting be liable for reinstallation or freight
except in the case of freight within Australia. In no event shall the
manufacturer be liable for consequential damages.
This Guarantee constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy to the purchaser for
proven defects.
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References
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