Vantage Hearth DMX-DALI-GW User manual

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Section
INSTALLATION
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Overview
The Vantage DMX DALI GATEWAY
(DDG) simultaneously processes
information to/from DMX and/or DALI
devices. The DDG station provides a
full DMX universe of 512 channels, from
which 64 channels may be used for
DALI control. The information is
transmitted via Ethernet, in controlled
packets, to the Vantage Controller
which acts as the central control point.
The Vantage Controller conversely
transmits controlled packets back to the DDG to be distributed
to each connected bus. The Vantage controller manages the
information, load status and levels; making the interface simple
to use.
This product is very versatile and its capabilities and limits must
be fully understood to use effectively. Read all of these
instructions before installing.
DMX DALI GATEWAY Features/Operations
Standard RJ45 Ethernet terminal connector
Phoenix type screw terminals
oEasy power and bus connections
4-LED Communication Status Indicators
oEthernet, Bus 1, Bus 2, and Bus 3
Firmware Updateable*
Support for DMX and/or DALI devices simultaneously
oBus 2 is DMX
oBus 3 is DALI
Reset Button
oBoot Loader Mode: Standard Press & Release, do not
hold – …
Reboots station into boot loader mode, LEDs may
flicker and then go off.
Boot loader mode is used when upgrading
firmware.
Re-power the station to exit boot loader mode.
oFactory Reset: Press and hold just over 4 seconds – …
Resetting to factory settings - LEDs go off until the
station reboots to factory settings - all load
channels are set back to default.
This also resets the IP address to factory settings.
Reference Standards
oIEC 61547.
Equipment for general lighting purposes – EMC immunity
requirements
oIEC 61000-3-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 3-2: Limits –
Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input
current 16A per phase)
oEN 55015
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
oIEC/EN 62386-101
Digital addressable lighting interface – Part 101: General
requirements - System
oIEC/EN 62386-102
Digital addressable lighting interface – Part 102: General
requirements – Control gear
oIEC/EN 62386-207
Digital addressable lighting interface – Part 207: Particular
requirements for control gear – LED modules (device type
6)
oANSI E 1.3
Entertainment Technology – Lighting Control Systems – 0
to 10V Analog Control Specification
oANSI E 1.11
Entertainment Technology – USITT DMX512-A –
Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard
for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories
oANSI E 1.20
Entertainment Technology-RDM-REMOTE Device
Management over USITT DMX512 Networks – Lighting
Control Systems – 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification
System Specifications
Descri
p
tion S
p
ecification
Dimensions, HWD 3.5” x 2.8” x 2.4”
90mm x 72mm x 62mm
Wei
g
ht 4.8oz - 136
g
In
p
ut Volta
g
e 12Vdc | 320mA – 48Vdc | 80mA
Mountin
g
35 mm DIN Rail
(
EN 50 022: 1977
)
Connects to Vanta
g
e Via Ethernet, RJ45 – 10/100Mbit
Maximum Power Draw 500mA
Minimum Power Draw 40mA
Max. DDG Loads
(
channels
)
512
ModBus RTU Bus 1 RTU MODBUS
(
not su
pp
orted**
)
DMX Bus 2, full DMX universe
Support for NSC, SIP, RDM
512 DMX channels – NSC, SIP, RDM
NSC – Null Start Code
SIP – System Information Packet
RDM – Remote Device Mana
g
ement
DALI Bus 3 64 channels, 125mA
p
ower su
pp
l
y
DMX / DALI Channels Duplicate DMX and DALI channel assignments
are shared on both buses
DALI Groups 1-16 Control from 1 to 16 DALI groups
(
see Usin
g
DALI Grou
p
s,
pg
5
)
4-LED Communication
Status Indicators
1 LED for each:
Ethernet, Bus 1, Bus 2, and Bus 3
Local Contact (n.o.) input Stand-alone mode, not used with InFusion
a
pp
lication
Ambient Operating Temperature min. -40°C to max. 40°C
min. -40°F to max. 140°F
Ambient O
p
eratin
g
Humidit
y
non-condensin
g
environment
CE Certified YES
*Firmware Update
Before installing the Vantage DDG, make sure the firmware has
been updated to the latest release. See Steps to Update
Station Firmware on page 5 in this document. After a firmware
update the station’s new factory setting IP address is
192.168.1.225. However, updating firmware does not change the
IP address to the factory setting. Only a factory reset will
change the IP address to the factory setting – see Reset Button
(previous column).
**Setting ModBus RTU, Bus 1 to DMX
It is possible, through the DGM Device Config tool, to set the
ModBus RTU, Bus 1 to DMX512. Setting the ModBus RTU, Bus 1
to DMX512 only mirrors Bus 2 on the InFusion System. Design
Center only supports one DMX512 universe on each DDG
station and cannot distinguish between Bus 1 and Bus 2 on the
same station. Sending a command to any DMX channel will
simultaneously control loads assigned to that channel number
on both Bus 1 and Bus 2 DMX universes.
DMX-DALI-GATEWAY / DGM Configuration Steps
The DGM Configuration software is built-in the DDG station
and is accessed by connecting to the station’s IP address via
most internet browsers.
NOTE: The DGM Config tool has to connect to the DDG station
via the default IP address when the station is in default mode
or an assigned IP address if the station is not in default mode
and has been assigned a new IP address. The steps below may
require the default IP address of 192.168.1.225 be substituted
with 192.168.1.4 -or- if the station has previously been assigned
a new IP address, and is not in default mode, substitute the
new IP address.
Power on the station with the correct power supply.
1. The station comes with a static IP Address of 192.168.1.225
or 192.168.1.4. The 192.168.1.225 IP address is from newer
firmware releases.
2. Follow the a. or b. steps below depending on the local
network.
a. If the local network is not on the 192.168.1.x subnet and
the DDG station is set to default mode:
i. Configure the local network’s router to reserve a
static IP address for the DDG station – record for later
use.
ii. Disconnect the computer from the main network.

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CLICK ►
FIGURE 1
◄CLICK
CLICK ►
◄CLICK
Check Box ►
FOR SLAVE MODE
Enter the InFusion
Controller’s IP Address
►
Recommend: Leave at default.
See step xi. - a. above.
►
b
Section
Always change both DMX and DALI buses
to Slave or Master mode together.
FIGURE 2
iii. Connect the computer directly to the DMX-DALI-
GATEWAY; the DDG station must be powered.
iv. Modify the computer’s network adapter settings to
have a static IP address of 192.168.1.5.
v. Type http://192.168.1.225/config.html in a browser
to start the DGM Configuration interface tool. (TIP: If
unable to connect, try the other default IP address
192.168.1.4 or perform a factory reset to the station
and try both IP addresses again.)
vi. Click the Ethernet TCP/IP Settings button (image
below).
vii. Change the Static IP to the reserved address in step i.
above and set NetMask and Gateway as needed.
viii. Record the IP Address assigned to the DDG device
for later use in Design Center.
ix. Return to the DGM Config home page by clicking on
the Vantage icon.
x. If using the DDG station in Slave Mode continue to
step xi. Otherwise, skip to step xiv.
xi. For Slave Mode change the Ethernet UDP & Artnet
settings by clicking on the Ethernet UDP & Artnet
button as shown below.
Check Enable TX on port: 1026
In the tx ipv4 addr: field, enter the InFusion
controller’s IP address.
It is recommended to leave the min/max scan
time at default:
a. min. 25ms -
b. max. - ) (blank).
c. Set the tx scan time in ms (milliseconds) for
min. to seconds for max. Load feedback is
sent within these intervals when there is no
traffic.
d. To disable feedback when there is no traffic,
leave the min. and max. fields blank.
xii. Click on the Vantage icon to return to the DGM
Config home page.
xiii. Select Bus 2 and change to Slave mode, exit back to
home page and save. Repeat for Bus 3 – see figure 2.
xiv. Click on Save & Reboot to commit the changes.
xv. Disconnect the computer from the DDG station.
xvi. Remember to reset the computer’s network adapter
and reconnect to the local network. Connect the DDG
station to network.
b. If your network is on the 192.168.1 subnet:
i. Power up and connect the DMX-DALI-GATEWAY to
the network.
ii. On your router, make sure to set up a reserved/static
address for the device. The default address of
192.168.1.225 may be used if available on local network.
To Change IP Address:
iii. Type http://192.168.1.225/config.html in a browser
to start the DGM Configuration interface tool.
iv. Click the Ethernet TCP/IP Settings button. See Figure
1, in step a, previous column.
v. Change the Static IP to a desired address on the same
subnet as the controller.
vi. Record the IP Address assigned to the DDG device so
this may be added in Design Center.
vii. Return to the DGM Config home page, click on
the Vantage icon. (Also see Master or Slave
Mode of Operation, below).
viii. If using the DDG station in Slave Mode see step xi. to
xiii. in section a, otherwise skip to step ix. in this
section, section b.
ix. Click on Save & Reboot to commit the changes.
Master or Slave Mode of Operation
The DDG station ships with all buses in Master Mode by default.
To place the DMX and DALI buses in Slave Mode type
http://192.168.1.225/config.html or current IP address, in a
browser. See, DMX-DALI-GATEWAY / DGM Configuration
Steps (pg1). Always change both buses to the same mode.*
Master Mode Operation: In Master Mode the InFusion system
controller is the master controller for all connected DMX
and/or DALI systems. The DDG is the managing gateway
for information between the InFusion controller and
connected DMX and/or DALI buses in real time.
Slave Mode Operation: In Slave Mode the InFusion controller
uses the DDG to monitor information - no Design Center
control - from the DMX and/or DALI buses. Note:
Feedback information may be used to trigger Design
Center tasks. See DMX-DALI-GATEWAY / DGM
Configuration Steps page 1 & 2 if using Slave Mode.
*IMPORTANT: Using the DGM Configuration tool, it is possible
to independently place each bus, DMX and DALI, in Master
or Slave mode, however, Vantage does not support mixed
Master/Slave configurations. When changing either bus to
Master or Slave mode, always change both buses to the
same mode. Remember to click the Save &
Reboot button when changing any settings in the
DGM Configuration tool.
Installation

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1
2
3
Local, n.o. contact input
- not used in application
TO
DALI
DMX
(XLR)
OUT
Pin 3 to D+
Pin 2 to D–
Pin 1 to CO
M
RTU Bus
recommended
VANTAGE
24V – ACPDXXSM2
INPUT: AC 100V-240V
OUTPUT: 24Vdc 2.5A
◄HV – AC IN
LV – DC OUT ►
Ethernet Bus
Reset
Button
-OR-
other AC to DC adaptor
OUTPUT: 12Vdc | 320mA/500mA
24Vdc | 160mA/250mA
48Vdc | 80mA/125mA
RTU Bus 1
May be configured to
mirror Bus 2, DMX512
Installation of Vantage products should be performed or
supervised by a Certified Vantage Installer.
Pre-Installation
Installation and maintenance must only be performed by
qualified personnel in compliance with current regulations.
Mount using standard 35mm DIN Rail (EN 50 022: 1977)
Product must be installed in an electrical panel protected
against over-voltages.
High Voltage to the power supply must be kept separate
from all low-voltage power connections to the DDG station.
Screw terminals are provided allowing easier connection of
power and bus wires.
A standard Ethernet RJ45 terminal is provided for the
station to connect to the local network.
A 120 – 240 volt power supply adaptor must be properly
installed. Power adaptor must have a DC output sufficient to
operate the station – adaptor output can be 12Vdc to 48Vdc.
The Vantage ACPDXXSM2 power supply is recommended
Input Power- AC 100-240V-1.22-0.66A 50/60
Output Power- 24V DC 2.5A 60W Max
Commission DMX and DALI
lighting channels before setting
up the DDG station in Design Center. This allows the correct
load channels to be created in Design Center.
Have the person commissioning DMX/DALI channels, avoid
using duplicate channel numbers for DMX and DALI channels.
When different devices share the same channel, overlapping
channels may cause unwanted irregularities when
performing ramp/fade cycles.
Obtain a list*of the commissioned DMX/DALI loads with
their respective channel numbers. Also obtain the
location/room for each load for better integration in the
Equinox lighting widget. IMPORTANT: Avoid assigning DMX
and DALI channels the same channel number for
independent load operation.
*IMPORTANT: DALI uses 0-base addressing. See Using the
DALI Bus, (page 5). The DALI bus addresses are
automatically changed to 1 base addresses in the DDG
station making them automatically match Design Center and
DGM Watch.
TIPS:
During DALI load commissioning, Vantage recommends
starting the DALI loads at channel 0 and stopping at the
highest number of loads needed for the DALI loads. (TIP: 0
becomes 1, 1 becomes 2 etc. in Design Center)
When connecting both DMX and DALI buses to the same
station always start the DMX channels at a higher number
than the highest DALI channel to avoid overlapping channels.
Be aware that DALI channels may be assigned an offset
number – see USING the DALI Bus, pg5. If the DALI bus has a
high offset number, the DMX loads may need to start at a
lower number to avoid overlapping channels.
In Design Center, when connecting both DMX and DALI
buses, make sure to assign the load channels to match the
list of commissioned loads. The DALI list may be off by a
factor of 1, see USING the DALI Bus, pg5. Also see DMX-DALI-
GW Design Center Setup Steps below.
DMX only systems may use the full DMX universe, 512
channels.
DALI systems may use up to 64 channels or 16 groups. Each
DALI group is considered a single load in Design Center.
Load Channels:
DDG
STATON
DMX
(
bus 2
)
DALI
(
bus 3
)
Channels 1 – 512
Channels 1 to 64
(
default
)
It is recommended to
avoid Channel
Overlap

DMX can use all 512 channels
DALI can use up to 64 channels and may
start with an offset number using the DGM
Device Confi
g
tool.
example
no overlap
DMX DALI
65 to 512 1 to 64
Post Installation (After Loads Have Been Commissioned)
Changes to Pre-Commissioned Load Channels
To change DMX or DALI commissioned channel assignments,
after they have already been commissioned, communication
between the DDG station and the InFusion system must be
closed. To stop communication with Vantage, Mute the
buses using the DGM Configuration tool. Type
http://192.168.1.225/config.html or current IP address into a
browser on the same network as the DDG
station. Click on Bus 2 and check the box for
Mute – repeat for Bus 3. Return to the configuration home
page and click Save & Reboot for the Mute operation to be
active.
Once the channel assignments have been changed/re-
commissioned, remember to un-mute buses 2 and 3 by
following these same steps and un-checking the Mute box.
DMX-DALI-GW Design Center Setup Steps
1. Add the DDG station to the project in
Design Center.
a. Click in the Object Explorer |
Stations, Other.
b. Double click or drag the DMX
DALI Gateway station into the
project.
2. With the station selected in the Design
Center grid section, type the IP
address of the DDG station in the
Object Editor.
3. Right click on the station in Design Center and select Add
Load, (this adds non-color loads). Repeat to add
loads up to 512. Loads may also be added by clicking
the Add Channel load icon in Object Editor.
4. Drag loads into specific areas and set a concise display
name to include the area for easier load recognition in the
Equinox lighting widget; example
dining room.
5. In the Object Editor Make sure
each load has the correct Channel
assignment by selecting the load
and clicking Position (channel
number). This opens a list of
available channels from the 512 loads available to the DDG
station. Note, already used loads are removed in the list.
6. Confirm the IP Address for the DDG station in the Object
Editor, step 2 above.
7. After a full system program it may take approximately 90
seconds for the DDG station to begin communicating with
the InFusion Controller. Once connected, test the loads
from Design Center tasks or the Equinox lighting widget.
Adding Color Loads

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Color
Type
Load
Channels
Preset Color Swatch
Color Wheel Color Sliders
white
red
yellow
green
magenta
blue
cyan
Click To
See Next
6 Channels
DGM TOOL SCREENS
DGM Watch
DGM info
(DGM) Device Config

(
DGM
)
BUS Mana
g
e
r
To create DDG color loads in Design Center select the DDG
station in the grid section.
In the Object Editor click the Add Color Load icon.
The Object Editor updates
to the image at right.
Select Color Type in the
Object Editor. The
selected color type
slightly changes the image
at the right.
oHSL
oAssign each of the
four*channels for
Hue1, Hue2, Saturation,
and Intensity. HSL
uses four DMX
channels and counts
as one load in Design
Center
*NOTE: If the HSL load only
has 1 Hue channel do not use
Hue2. But, remember that the Hue2 channel number is still
used in the HSL color load creation – this is an unused channel
in the HSL load. The HSL Load channels may need to be
reassigned to keep the numbers consecutive to match the
commissioned load list.
oRGB
oAssign each of the three colors the appropriate
channel number. RGB uses three DMX channels and
counts as one load in Design Center
oRGBW
oAssign each of the four colors the appropriate channel
number. RGBW uses four DMX channels and counts as
one load in Design Center
Confirm the color channels are correct for the color device.
oEach channel counts as one DMX load.
oEach color load group counts as one load in Design
Center and Equinox.
Edit the rest of the properties in the Object Editor as
needed.
LIVE: Adjusting color values in Design Center – requires
Design Center be connected to the controller and the DDG
station be configured. See color wheel
at right.
Drag the selector in the Color Selector
wheel to dynamically adjust the color
load value.
Drag the rectangle selector in the
Lightness bar to increase/decrease the
loads brightness level.
The last values selected in the Color
Selector and Lightness bar are saved in
the controller until these values are changed again from
any source.
Color changes made from here or from Equinox will
override this change and become the new saved value in
the controller.
Use tasks in Design Center to create permanent preset*
colors.
*The Equinox lighting widget also allows load
presets to be saved. Saved Presets only save
the light level not the preset color values at this
time.
Color Loads and Equinox
The Preset Color Swatch must be scrolled to see all colors.
In the Equinox lighting widget multi color loads may have their
color set in one of three ways:
1) Preset Color Swatch, 2) Color Wheel, and 3) R G B Sliders
Color values are not saved as preset colors, however,
color loads will always turn on to the last color used.
Preset Levels (light intensity) are savable in the lighting
widget and are unique for each profile. The color
selected in the previous bullet will be turned on the to
the saved preset (light intensity) level.
DGM Watch
All 512 loads may be monitored/controlled using the DGM
Watch interface tool.
Type http://192.168.1.225 or the assigned IP address in a
browser window to open the tool. The DDG station must be
powered and connected to the computer or the computer
and DDG must be connected to the same network for this
application to work.
The
Following
screen is
opened.
It is possible to scroll through all 512 loads by clicking the
“+” plus and “-” minus buttons (+ or -48, + or -6, and + or -1).
The DGM Watch tool has sliders for all 512 loads.
The sliders may be moved to change load values.
When loads are changed from Design Center, the sliders
update (the DDG station must be in Master mode to
change loads from Design Center).
The DGM Watch tool is helpful in testing addressed loads
DGM Navigation-
Navigate between DGM Watch, DGM Info, DGM Config, and
BUS Manager apps, (see BUS Manager (DALI) below).

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Click To
Return To
Home Screen
Click To
Change
Screen To
DALI Bus 3
Do not use these settings
with the vantage system.
These settings are only
for stand alone applications.
Using the DALI Bus
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DALI BUS
DALI loads are always commissioned using addresses 0-63.
oThe DDG station automatically adds one (1)*to the
DALI channel making it 1-based and may also have an
offset value applied to the channel - the default offset
value is zero (0).
Formula: DALI channel +1 + offset.
*NOTE: The DDG station automatically adds 1 to the DALI
channel number when receiving data and subtracts 1 from
the channel number when sending data making it match
the DALI 0-based number system.
Typically, the DALI channel list, obtained from the DALI
load commissioning person will require adding 1 to each
channel number on said list plus the offset value if an offset
exists.
For example, the DALI list may need changed as follows:
DDG station with Default offset of 0 DDG station with an offset of 50
DALI
Channel
Design Center /
DGM Watch Channel
DALI
Channel
Design Center /
DGM Watch Channel
0 +1
added
by
DDG
+0
offset
value
1 0 +1
added
by
DDG
+50
offset
value
51
1 2 1 52
2 3 2 53
etc. etc.
If the DALI installation has been set up as DALI groups, follow
the steps below to configure the DDG station.
SETTING GROUPS FOR DALI BUS
1. Type http://192.168.1.225/config.html in a browser.
a. Replace the 192.168.1.225 with the IP address saved
in the DMX-DALI-GATEWAY Setup Steps above.
2. Click BUS 3 to open the DALI bus configuration screen.
3. In the Transmit as section click Groups (up to 16 ch).
4. Return to the home page and select Save & Reboot.
5. With this change made, when DALI channels 1 through 16
are sent from the InFusion Controller, the DDG station will
automatically convert and send the correct command for
groups 1 through 16.
6. No special considerations need to be made in Design
Center other than the DALI channels are now DALI groups
with a maximum of 16.
NOTE: The options in the green arrow section as indicated in
image above are for standalone installs. These settings are
available by scrolling down in the DALI bus window.
BUS Manager (Assigning DALI Addresses)
Through the DGM interface, the BUS Manager tool is used to
manage settings on BUS 3 / DALI BUS. This tool allows DALI
loads to be addressed / commissioned through the DDG
station. The tool also allows global settings for the DALI BUS
as covered in the previous column.
BUS Manager Steps (DALI)
In the steps below please allow time for the DALI devices to
reconfigure when addresses are changed and etc.
IMPORTANT: When making any changes using the BUS
Manager tool for Address Devices and /or Config Devices,
always change the drop-down menu back to RUN Gateway to
return the gateway to operational status.
1. Initial System Setup
a. Assuming the system consists of new DALI devices -
i. Navigate to the Address Devices page following
the steps in image below.
ii. Click the magnifying glass to search for devices.
iii. This assigns a unique short address (starting at
A0) to each DALI device discovered on the bus
and should show up as green boxes in the
address table.
iv. Each load discovered may be identified by
clicking on any green address box to toggle the
load.
v. Drag and drop any green box on any other gray
address box to reassign the address of that load.
Use care to only drag the load to a gray square,
indicating an available address, to avoid address
conflicts.
vi. When using the Address Devices tool for
previously addressed DALI loads, the process is
basically the same. Exceptions for handling any
address conflicts are outlined below.
2. Adding New Loads To An Existing System
a. All existing loads in the system will show up as green
boxes in the address table.
b. Clicking the magnifying glass search button will
discover newly connected DALI devices and assign
them the lowest available address. Once these loads
have been given an address, they will show up as
green boxes and can now be reassigned to a different
address by following the same process listed above.
c. There is still the potential for address conflicts if the
newly connected device was previously assigned an
address.
3. Replacing Loads In An Existing System
a. When a load goes bad and/or loses communication
with the Bus, the load will no longer appear as a
Green Box in the table. Depending on the position of
the previously addressed load in relation to the other
existing addressed loads, this will leave a hole in the
table. When a new device is connected to the bus,
and discovered by clicking the search button, it
should be assigned the lowest available address -
which should correspond to the hole that was left
empty by the broken device. Obviously, if the existing
loads on the system aren’t addressed sequentially, it
is possible that the newly added device will show up
at a different address. Drag the new load to the
address left vacant by the broken device.
4. Address Conflicts
a. Anytime there are multiple loads assigned to the
same address, all loads assigned to that address will
be controlled together, and any attempt to drag the
green address box to another address will simply
reassign all the loads to the same new address.

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b. Address conflicts can be identified by an orange box
in the table. Alternatively, if an address conflict is
suspected even if an orange address box is not seen,
click on the green address box where the suspected
conflict exists, which will turn on all loads assigned to
that address. If the conflict is verified doing this, drag
the green (or orange) address box to the Remove
Address button at the top of the table. This will
momentarily remove the loads from the table at that
address, (the address box goes gray). Click the search
button should to rediscover each of those loads
individually and reassign them to the lowest available
unique address. Example, if there were 30 loads
assigned to A0, dragging A0 to Remove Address then
clicking search should populate the table with green
address boxes on addresses A0-A29.
BUS Manager TIPS (DALI)
Because the Vantage system controls load levels and fade time
it is recommended that all DALI loads have these parameters
set to default. If a DALI load appears to have light level issues
and or fade time issues, use the Config Devices option in the
BUS Manager tool to reset these load parameters to factory
levels as illustrated here.
Select a load in the Address
Devices screen and click the
green box address to turn
the load on.
Change to page in the BUS 3
manager to the Config
Devices page and then click
the Factory Default button.
Change the Config Devices
page back to RUN Gateway
and then exit the BUS
Manager tool.
The load should now work
using default light levels and
fade times.
Steps to Update Station Firmware
Close communication between the DDG station and any
connected devices by pressing the Reset button.
Press and release the reset button – do not hold it in
oThe DDG station reboots into boot loader mode, LEDs
may flicker and then go off
oThe station is now ready for the new firmware to be
downloaded.
Download the firmware update
file from the Vantage dealer site.
The file name should be similar
to:
DGM01_FW_2_99_VANTAGE.HTM
L.
The computer and DDG station
must be on the same network.
Double click on the downloaded
HTML file to open the internet
firmware updater window.
Enter the DDG station IP address,
step 2) in illustration above.
Click the Update button, step 3)
in illustration above right.
When the update is complete a
message similar to the one at the
right should open.
Cycle power to the DDG station
to reboot the station out of boot
loader mode.
Firmware update is complete.
Trouble Shooting, General Information & Tips
Equinox Devices – If all 512 loads are created in Design
Center it is recommended to select the Exclude From
Widgets box all loads not wanted in the Equinox Lighting
Widget.
DALI Scan Time (DALI Bus 3) – The DALI default scan time
is set to 25ms. This may not be long enough for some load
types. Increase the scan time until all lights respond
correctly. Scan times may be as high as 500ms or even 1
second, etc. The DALI scan time is set in the DGM
Configuration tool.
Light levels are restored after a power outage.
When controlling DMX and DALI on the same DDG station,
it is important to know that the practice of overlapping
DMX and DALI channels is not recommended. Overlapping
channels may cause unwanted ramp/fade cycles when
different devices share the same channel.
After a full system program, communication between the
station and the InFusion Controller takes about 90 seconds.
If communication does not begin –
odouble check the IP address entered in Design Center,
ocycle power to the DDG station and re-program the
system from Design Center,
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