Using The Product Manual; Structure Of The Product Manual; Software Tool - ABB i-bus KNX Product Manual

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ABB i-bus KNX
General
1.1

Using the product manual

This manual provides detailed technical information relating to the function, installation and programming
of the ABB i-bus
The use of the DLR/S is explained using examples.
This manual is divided into the following chapters:
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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 of 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 website (www.abb.com/knx).
Other test and analysis functions are also available, depending on the gateway version.
In addition, the Software Tool can be used for simplified setting of the control parameters for constant light
control in the DALI Light Controller. No ETS is required for the Software Tool. However, Falcon Runtime
(version 1.6 or higher and version 1.8 or higher for Windows 7) must be installed to set up a connection
between the PC and KNX.
Note
When the Software Tool is connected to the DALI Light Controller, the function of the DALI devices is, at
first, not influenced. Only when you switch to the configuration mode are the functions, such as
Staircase lighting, Slave and Control, deactivated.
The Block and Forced operation functions are by-passed, meaning that the DALI devices can be
identified clearly for commissioning. However, the Block and Forced operation functions remain in the
background and are reactivated on exiting the Software Tool. Nonetheless, the brightness value set in
the Software Tool remains intact if Forced operation or Block is present. During the connection to the
Software Tool, incoming KNX telegrams are executed. This also applies to the Staircase lighting, Slave
and Control functions. The functions are deactivated again when the Software Tool is exited or when
the DALI device is selected again in the Software Tool.
4 2CDC 507 100 D0202 | DLR/S 8.16.1M
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KNX DALI Light Controller DLR/S 8.16.1M and the corresponding Light Sensor LF/U 2.1.
General
Chapter 1
Device technology
Chapter 2
Start-up
Chapter 3
Planning and application
Chapter 4
Appendix
Chapter A
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KNX devices. A description can be found in the online