Artistic Licence. Rail-DALI-DMX. User Guide. Rail-DALI-DMX User Guide. Version 1-5

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1 Artistic Licence Rail-- User Guide Rail-- User Guide Version 1-5

2 Please read these instructions before using the product. This product has been designed & manufactured for professional use only. It should only be installed by a suitably qualified technician and in accordance with electrical regulations in the country of use. Unless directed in the instructions there are no user serviceable parts inside the outer case of this product. Always disconnect from the power supply when not in use. Any specific IP rating, where appropriate, is given in the instructions. Unless otherwise stated this product is designed for indoor use only. If used outdoors it MUST be installed in an appropriate IP rated cabinet. Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the product. Please recycle all packaging. Copyright Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd. All rights reserved. Download the user guide by scanning the following QR code: Rail-- User Guide Page 2

3 Connections Reference Type Description 1 LED Received 2 LED Power 3 Connection Output 4 DIP Switch See below 5 Power Input GD Connection 6 Power Input 9-24 VDC 7 Connection Connection Dip Switch Function 1 ot Used 2 ot Used 3 umber of virtual ballasts (See Table 1) 4 umber of virtual ballasts (See Table 1) 5 Dimming Curve (OFF: o correction / O: Exponential correction) 6 Operation Mode (OFF: Ballast / O: Trigger) Mounting Diagram Rail-- User Guide Page 3

4 Background Rail-- converts into 512. It is designed for environments that require integration between the two protocols. - Digital Addressable Lighting Interface was primarily designed for commercial lighting to respond to the growing demands of energy efficient lighting systems. It was developed to provide two-way communication between controller and ballasts. The most common device is a fluorescent ballast. Compared to 512, speed has been sacrificed in favour of flexibility and ease of use. Each circuit must have a Bus PSU to provide the voltage on the line. An example is the Artistic Licence Rail-PSU-D4. There can be no more than 64 ballasts on a single bus (this corresponds to one circuit). Ballasts being used for the first time require commissioning to give them a unique short address. A tool such as the Artistic Licence Dali-Scope can be used for this. The data packet comprises three parts: Address (ballast(s) being signalled), (what type of message is being sent) and Data (the value associated with the command). On any given circuit, ballast intensity can be controlled in four ways: Broadcast, Individual, s (up to 16) and s (up to 16 per ballast). For more information about, please refer to A handy guide to for those more familiar with can be downloaded from Conventions In this document, for clarity, we number ballasts 1-64, and s and s On the wire, these actually appear as 0-63 and 0-15 respectively. Most commissioning tools use the latter numbering system Digital Multiplex 512, released in 1986, was created by the entertainment industry to control 512 channels of lighting fixtures per cable at nearvideo rates. Since then has been used in the majority of effects lighting fixtures and, due to its qualities in fading RGB devices, has also migrated into architectural fixtures. Overview To understand the power of Rail--, consider the following illustrative example: A cinema foyer contains an existing controller which is being used to control white fluorescent overhead lighting. The customer wishes to use it to control some new colour-changing lights that are being installed in the foyer. Additionally, there is a media wall on the outside of the building, which is being run by a dedicated controller. The customer would like to be able to trigger shows on the media wall from the controller located in the foyer. Both of these tasks can be achieved by using Rail-- in conjunction with the existing controllers. The product has two modes of operation, Ballast or Trigger. Ballast mode would be used to control the colour-changing lights, while Trigger mode would be used for the media wall. The two modes are selected on the product using DIP switch 6 (OFF for Ballast mode, O for Trigger mode). Ballast Mode Ballast mode is used when one wants to control fixtures using a controller. Figure 1 on the next page shows the data flow in Ballast Mode. Rail-- User Guide Page 4

5 Controller Rail-PSU-D4 Rail-- Virtual Ballast Set-Up RGB Fixtures Figure 1: Ballast Mode Data Flow In Ballast Mode, Rail-- simulates virtual ballasts, each of which has control over a single channel. Figure 2 below demonstrates this for 4 virtual ballasts. A virtual ballast acts in the same manner as a normal ballast and responds to a sub-set of the standard commands (see s - Overview in the Appendix). Figure 2: - conversion for 4 ballasts in Ballast mode Rail-- offers the user the option to simulate 1, 4, 16 or 64 ballasts. The choice is made via setting DIP switches 3 and 4 as shown in Table 1. The channels that are not being used are set to zero. DIP Switch 3 DIP Switch 4 Total no. of Virtual Ballasts Off Off 1 Off On 4 On Off 16 On On 64 Table 1 The product assigns each virtual ballast a number that defines the output slot for the data as shown in Table 2. These numbers are pre-programmed; however, the system does allow editable short addresses, as explained in the next section. Virtual Ballast o. Data Slot Table 2 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Ballast 1 Ballast 2 Ballast 3 Ballast 4 Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Ballast Mode with 4 Ballasts Rail-- User Guide Page 5

6 Commissioning As with any product, the Rail-- must be commissioned (using a tool such as Dali-Scope) to give each virtual ballast a unique short address. The choice of short address depends on what ballasts are already present on the network. If no short addresses are taken up already, the default course would be to assign sequential short addresses starting at 1. If the total number of virtual ballasts is changed (using DIP switches 3 and 4 as shown in Table 1), the commissioning procedure must be carried out again. If the product is not commissioned, it can still control the fixtures when receiving broadcast commands. This can be useful during the installation phase prior to commissioning to check for system response. Fade Times In Ballast Mode, Rail-- offers three fade times of 0 (instant), 1 or 4 seconds. Other input values of fade times are treated as 0 (instant). Simulated fades only happen when Direct Arc Power commands and Go To commands are used. Fade times are selected on a per virtual ballast basis using a tool such as Dali- Scope. Fade times allow the virtual ballast to perform a simulated fade when they receive a commanded to adopt a new level. A onesecond fade executes using a fade ramp of approximately 30 steps, while a four-second fade uses a fade ramp of approximately 120 steps (note that this feature applies to products with serial numbers above 0129). Intensity Control The specification provides four ways of controlling the ballast power: 1. Individual level. 2. control (each virtual ballast can be assigned to any of 16 groups, and can also belong to more than one group). 3. selection (each ballast can store up to 16 scenes). Rail-- User Guide 4. Broadcast (all ballasts receive a command to respond to a given value). Rail-- supports all of these control commands in Ballast Mode for 1, 4, 16 or 64 virtual ballasts. Dimming Curve The majority of devices operate using a linear dimming curve with the level selected by a decimal value between 0 and 255. works with a non-linear (exponential) curve. As the graph shows, each method produces a different output. Ballast Power 100% 0 0 Control Value 255 Rail-- offers the user the ability to adjust the response curve of the output in order to mimic that of ballasts. The choice is set using DIP switch 5. OFF means no curve correction, while O will apply the exponential curve correction. The correction affects all control modes (Broadcast,, and ). The correction is, however, an approximation, and due to the nature of the conversion the top end is steppy. Trigger Mode Trigger Mode (set when DIP Switch 6 is O) is used to trigger a controller, as explained in the Overview section. It enables integration between existing installations and systems such as the media wall discussed in the Overview example. Figure 3 on the next page shows the data flow in Trigger Mode. In this mode, Rail-- is usually only connected to one device; in the example of Figure 3, this a Multi-Play unit (a show recorder and playback product made by Artistic Licence). Page 6

7 Controller Rail-PSU-D4 Rail-- Multi-Play Figure 3: Trigger Mode Data Flow Virtual Ballast Set-Up Trigger Mode also uses virtual ballasts but, in contrast to Ballast Mode, they are not proxies for actual fixtures. As such, the control commands, and lose their literal meaning. Instead, they should be viewed simply as data streams that enable various triggering options. The virtual ballasts are pre-commissioned to define this triggering structure. Appendix Tables 3-6 detail the pre-programmed relationship between the virtual ballasts and the output slots. The number of virtual ballasts can be set to 1, 4, 16 or 64 using DIP switches 3 and 4 (see Table 1). Figure 4 below shows the - conversion for 4 virtual ballasts in Trigger mode. The Dimming Curve Translation (DIP Switch 5) is operative for s and s. Again, it should be remembered that, in trigger mode, there is no concept of this describing actual fixture intensity levels. Slot 1... Slot 4 Slot 5... Slot 20 Slot s 1-16 Trigger Mode with 4 Ballasts Figure 4: - conversion for 4 ballasts in Trigger mode Rail-- User Guide Page 7

8 Appendix Trigger Mode Mapping Tables Tables 3-6 detail the pre-programmed relationship between the virtual ballasts and the output slots in Trigger Mode. For all tables, the permitted values for s and s lie in the range See Table 7 for the specific selection values. I/P O/P Slot I/P O/P Slot I/P O/P Slot I/P O/P Slot All 18 Table 3: Mapping for 1 virtual ballast All Table 4: Mapping for 4 virtual ballasts All Table 5: Mapping for 16 virtual ballasts All 81 Selection Table Table 6: Mapping for 64 virtual ballasts Value Value Value Value Table 7: values corresponding to individual scene selection Rail-- User Guide Page 8

9 s - Overview Table 8: Supported s in Ballast and Trigger modes. B, C and G refer to Broadcast, and respectively. Type Details Supported in Ballast Mode? Supported in Trigger Mode? Data LED? 999 Direct Arc Value 0 Off 1 Up 2 Down 3 Step Up 4 Step Down Send direct level values Send the off command Increase value by 1 until Max Level Decrease value by 1 until Min Level Increase value by 1 until Max Level Decrease value by 1 until Min Level 5 Recall Max Level Output Max Value 6 Recall Min Level Output Min Value 7 Step Down and Off 8 On and Step Up Go to x Status Ballast Lamp Power On Version umber Device Type Actual Level Max Level Min Level Decrease value by 1/ Turn off Turn on / Increase by 1 Go to Status Ballast Lamp Power On Current Version Device Type Current Value Max Value Min Value ( B/C/G) Part supported: 4 hex only when unit power is O (see Tables 3-7) Part supported: 4 hex only when unit power is O x Part supported: FF hex only when unit power is O Part supported: FF hex only when unit power is O x x x x x x x Rail-- User Guide Page 9

10 Type Power On Level System Failure Level Details Power On Level System Failure Level Supported in Ballast Mode? Supported in Trigger Mode? Data LED? x FE hex FE hex x 165 Fade Time Fade Time Replies o Fade x Fade Rate Levels s 0 to 7 s 8 to 15 ot implemented Levels Assignment Assignment Replies ot applicable Replies ot applicable x x x x Troubleshooting o power light controller is not seeing Rail-- fixtures can only be controlled by broadcast commands The data light on Rail-- is not illuminated and commands not working fixtures behaving erratically When I cycle power to my ballast, it powers up at an unexpected intensity Rail-- User Guide 1. Check that the DC power wires are connected to the correct terminals and correct polarity. 2. Check power is switched on. 3. Disconnect all non-power cables. Switch off product and leave for 20 minutes (this allows the thermal fuse to reset). Switch on. If power light illuminates, it is likely that an external fault or wiring error is causing the problem. 1. Product not powered on. 2. o bus PSU present. 1. The Rail-- has not been commissioned. Use a tool such as -Scope to achieve this. 1. Product not powered on. 2. o bus PSU present. 3. controller not connected. 1. and commands are handled differently in Trigger Mode. Try switching to Ballast mode (set DIP switch 6 OFF). 2. s and s have not yet been programmed. 1. cable not terminated at last fixture. 2. cable is not suitable (must be data cable). 3. More than 32 fixtures on the cable. 1. All ballasts have a setting called Power On Level which defines their intensity after power cycle. The ballast will stay at that intensity until Rail-- next refreshes it. Dali-Scope can be used to both read and programme the Power On Level. Page 10

11 When I cycle power to my bus power supply, the ballasts go to unexpected intensities 1. All ballasts have a setting called System Failure Level which defines their intensity after a fault such as loss of bus power supply (see Failure Mode below). The Ballast will stay at that intensity until Rail-- next refreshes it. Dali-Scope can be used to read the ballast s System Failure Level. Failure Mode If the Bus power supply goes off, if it is not reinstated after 1 second then all the relevant outputs will flash at full intensity. Rail-- Specification Mechanical y Housing: DI rail case y Material: Lexan Plastic - UL94-V0 rated y Overall dimensions: 90 mm (H) x 88 mm (W) x 58 mm (D) y Weight: 0.2 kg y Mounting: 35 mm DI rail or surface mount y Country of manufacture: UK Environmental y Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C y Storage temperature: -10 C to +50 C y Operating relative humidity (max): 80% non-condensing y IP rating: IP20 indoor use only y Certification: CE, WEEE, RoHS y Warranty: 2-year (return to base) Power & Electrical y Input voltage: 9-24 VDC y Input connector: (1) 2-pin screw terminal y Input power (max): 10 W y Duty cycle: 25 C y DC fuse: internal resettable fuse for control electronics Input y Input mode: optically isolated 512 Ouput y Output mode: ground referenced y Output ESD protection: 12 kv y Output voltage protection: +/- 80 V Control y Input Protocols: y Output Protocols: 512, 512 (1990), 512-A Configuration y DIP Switch y configuration commands Data Connections y 3-pin Screw Terminal Output (1 no.) y 2-pin Screw Terminal Input (1 no.) LED Indication y Power / input Package Contents y Rail-- y User guide Ordering Info y Product code: Rail-- Accessories (not included) y PSU-24-2-DR y Rail-PSU-D4 y Dali-Scope Rail-- User Guide Page 11

12 CE Compliance Rail-- is CE compliant when installed in a shielded and earthed metal case Warranty All products are covered from date of purchase by a two-year return to base warranty. By return to base, we mean that the customer is responsible for all costs of transport to and from Artistic Licence. Returns will not be accepted without prior authorisation. In order to discuss a request to return goods, please Sales@ArtisticLicence.com Compliance All Products manufactured or sold by Artistic Licence Engineering Ltd are fully compliant with the appropriate CE and RoHS regulations. Product specific information is available on request. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Artistic Licence is a member of a WEEE compliance scheme and will happily recycle any of our products that you, at your expense, return to us. Artistic Licence The Mould Making Workshop Soby Mews Bovey Tracey TQ13 9JG United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0) Web: Sales@ArtisticLicence.com Support@ArtisticLicence.com Due to our policy of continuing product improvement specifications are subject to change without notice