Parameters for DALI system and addressing types

Switching / brightness value transmitter: Absolute values are sent to the DALI Gateway with this function of the rotary/slide encoder. This sensor function contains a 1-bit communication object for the switching function and a 1-byte communication object to send the brightness as a percentage value. These two functions correspond to instance type 1 (push-button sensor) and instance type 2 (absolute input device). These are standard instances that are generally supported.

If a rotary sensor is used for the "Switching/brightness value transmitter" sensor function, the parameters of the groups or individual devices to be controlled should be adjusted if necessary in order to achieve the desired setting behaviour. For example, the switching/dimming behaviour of a DALI group should be set to "jump to" and not "dim to" for receiving brightness values and set to "no reaction" instead of "switch on" for relative dimming up in a switched off state.

Switching/dimming: Relative dimming commands are sent to the DALI Gateway with this function of the rotary/slide encoder. This sensor function has a 1-bit communication object for the switching function, a 4-bit communication object for sending a dimming command for the brightness (rotate/slide) and a 4-bit communication object for sending a dimming command for the colour temperature (press rotate/slide). These three functions correspond to instance type 1 (push-button sensor) and two instance types 0 (generic input). Instance type 0 is an instance that is specified by the sensor manufacturer and is generally not supported by the DALI Gateway.

This selection is only visible if "Rotary/slide encoder" is set as the sensor type.

With brightness sensor: Presence detection and brightness are transmitted. The two instances can be linked in the gateway.

Without brightness sensor: Only the presence is transmitted

This selection is only visible if "Presence detector" is set as the sensor type.