Technical application guide 3DIM feature: DALI®, StepDIM

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01/2015
Technical application guide
3DIM feature: DALI®, StepDIM, AstroDIM
INTRODUCTION
Control the night with 3DIM
OSRAM’s 3DIM feature helps to flexibly adapt street and
outdoor lighting to the varied nightlife of cities and municipalities and enables big energy savings.
The feature has been implemented in a number
of electronic control gears from OSRAM:
• POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECGs for HPD lamps
• OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECGs for LED modules
It offers three different control and dimming functions in
one electronic control gear:
• DALI® – digital interface for bi-directional communication
• StepDIM – dimming with the help of a dedicated
control line
• AstroDIM – autonomous two-level dimming
Purpose of technical application guide
The purpose of this technical application guide is to help
installing, configuring and programming 3DIM ECGs.
What you need to configure and program the 3DIM control gears towards the specific application needs:
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2
3
www.osram.com/3dim
3DIM Tool 2
Operating instructions
Hardware:
Software:
Manuals:
DALI® magic device for USB to
3DIM Tool software for tailor-made StepDIM
Manual to operate the 3DIM Tool
DALI® connection
and AstroDIM configurations
Please find all nescessary software and manuals here:
www.osram.com/3DIM
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INTRODUCTION
HW set-up for 3DIM Tool
To use the 3DIM Tool, the following system requirements
have to be met:
Connections
Before making the necessary connections, disconnect the
3DIM ECG from the mains supply.
• OSRAM DALI magic including USB cable
• A PC with the following specifications:
− Pentium M processor
− 1 GB main memory
− Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
(both 32 and 64-bit)
− 40 MB hard disk memory
− Monitor with a resolution of 1024x768 or 1024x600
pixels, the recommended zoom factor is 100 %
− A free USB 2.0 port
The PC must be connected to the DALI magic interface
with a standard USB cable. The DALI® outputs of the DALI
magic interface are then directly connected to the DA terminals of the ECG. Without additional power supply, up to
four ECGs can be connected in parallel to the DALI magic
interface. If more than four ECGs have to be adjusted, an
additional power supply of 6 V is required. This allows the
configuration of up to 64 ECGs at the same time.
For more information, please go to:
www.osram.com/lms-magic
1 DALI magic
2 3DIM Tool
USB
DALI
Optional
power supply
up to 64 devices
DA ~
Connections required for using the 3DIM Tool.
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CONTENT
Content
1. Description
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5. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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1.1. DALI® – digital addressable lighting interface
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5.1. General questions
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1.2. StepDIM – midnight step-down/half-night switch
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5.2. Questions regarding DALI®
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1.3. AstroDIM – autonomous dimming without external control
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5.3. Questions regarding StepDIM
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5.4. Questions regarding AstroDIM
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6. List of abbreviations and definitions
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2. 3DIM interface (ECG terminals)
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3. Mode selection
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3.1. Via wiring selection (factory settings)
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3.2. Via 3DIM Tool software
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Please note:
All information in this guide has been prepared with great care. OSRAM GmbH,
however, does not accept liability for possible errors, changes and/or omissions.
Please check www.osram.com or contact your sales partner for an updated copy
4. Wiring and configuration of the ECG
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4.1. DALI® – digital addressable lighting interface
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aims to support you in tackling the challenges and taking full advantage of all
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opportunities the technology has to offer. Please note that this guide is based on
4.1.1. Wiring
of this guide. This technical application guide is for information purposes only and
own measurements, tests, specific parameters and assumptions. Individual appli4.1.2. Control line – cable requirements
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4.1.3. Connection via power-line converter
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4.2. StepDIM – midnight step-down/half-night switch
obligations remain with the luminaire manufacturer/OEM/application planner.
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4.2.1. Wiring
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4.2.2. Parameter setting via 3DIM Tool
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4.3. AstroDIM – autonomous dimming without external control
cations may not be covered and need different handling. Responsibility and testing
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4.3.1. Wiring
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4.3.2. Parameter setting via 3DIM Tool
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DESCRIPTION
1. Description
The 3DIM feature offers three control and dimming functionalities in a single electronic control gear.
While the DALI® interface is used for integration into bidirectional telemanagement systems, the StepDIM function utilizes an external control line to switch between two
lighting levels. This enables an easy replacement for halfnight switch solutions (Bi-Power) of conventional control
gears. The third option – the autonomous, self-adjusting
AstroDIM function – reduces the lighting level without any
external control signal. The control software executes a
dimming profile preset by OSRAM or specified by the user
via the 3DIM Tool.
DALI
StepDIM
Required infrastructure
OSRAM has implemented the 3DIM feature in two control
gear families, covering the main fields of application:
• POWERTRONIC® (PTo) for HPD lamps
• OPTOTRONIC® (OT) for LED modules
Telemanagement
Wiring for
ON/OFF +
control line
Wiring for
ON/OFF
AstroDIM
3DIM light management
DALI®
Digital interface for integration
into telemanagement systems
StepDIM
Dimming via an external control line
AstroDIM
Dimming without an external control
signal, via an internal timer
Figure 1: Suitable infrastructures for the use of 3DIM ECGs.
Operating modes
DALI
Energy saving through dimming
Integration into existing installations
StepDIM
✓
✓
✓
(✓) 1)
✓
✓
Flexibility to control different light points
✓
Bi-directional communication in
telemanagement systems
✓
✓
Autonomous dimming
Use of existing Bi-Power approach
of CCGs (half-night switch)
AstroDIM
✓ + relay
Figure 2: Comparison of the 3DIM functionalities.
1) DALI must be already available in the existing installation to use the DALI mode of the 3DIM ECG.
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DESCRIPTION
1.1. DALI® – digital addressable lighting interface
Lumen
DALI® is an international standard communication protocol
for electronic control gears. It is defined by the standard
IEC 62386. In street lighting applications, DALI® is used for
bi-directional communication between the ECG and telemanagement systems, which allow for fully customized
lighting and monitoring of individual light points.
Time
®
Figure 3: DALI operation – light output over time (example).
DALI®
controller
Control
center
IP connection
(e.g. GPRS)
DALI® control line
Power line
Wireless
Figure 4: DALI® installation.
StepDIM is used in installations where a dedicated control
line (switched phase) is available in addition to the power
line. The switched phase is connected via an external relay
to the SD terminal of the 3DIM ECG and an external actuator is used to start and end dimming. The dimming parameters (e.g. dim levels and fade times) are preset by OSRAM and can be modified via the 3DIM Tool.
Lumen
1.2. StepDIM – midnight step-down/
half-night switch
Time
Figure 5: StepDIM operation (one dim level) – light output over time
(example).
Control line
Figure 6: Installation with external control line for StepDIM operation.
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DESCRIPTION
AstroDIM is designed for dimming without any external
control wiring. Therefore, AstroDIM helps to save energy
and reduce light pollution, even if only a power line is
available. In AstroDIM operation, the ECG executes a
preset dimming profile, which can be reconfigured via the
3DIM Tool. The autonomous dimming is regulated by an
integrated timer (no real-time clock), which adjusts the
dimming profile according to the previous night (operation
from switch-on to switch-off). With the 3DIM Tool, it is
possible to activate two independent dim levels.
Lumen
1.3. AstroDIM – autonomous dimming without
external control
Time
Figure 7: AstroDIM operation (one or two dim levels) – light output
over time (example).
Figure 8: Installation without external control line for AstroDIM operation.
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3DIM INTERFACE (ECG TERMINALS)/MODE SELECTION
2. 3DIM interface (ECG terminals)
The wiring depends on the desired functionality (DALI®,
StepDIM or AstroDIM) and purpose of use (operation
or configuration). The different wiring options are described in chapter 4. All 3DIM ECGs have a terminal block
for connection. The individual terminals are marked as
shown in table 1.
Table 1: Designation of terminals*
DA
DALI®
Terminals for DALI® connection
SD
StepDIM
Terminal for StepDIM or AstroDIM operation
L
Line
N
Neutral
DA
Terminals for power supply
* The order of the terminals depends on the ECG type.
Please refer to the datasheet of the selected ECG.
3. Mode selection
All 3DIM ECGs are able to perform only one mode
(DALI®, StepDIM, StepDIM inverse or AstroDIM) at a time.
For comissioning of the ECG it is possible to select the
mode via external wiring or with the 3DIM Tool.
By default, the ECG is operated according to the so-called
“StepDIM/AstroDIM/DALI (wiring selection)”.
3.2. Via 3DIM Tool software
The following operating modes can be selected via the
3DIM Tool:
• “StepDIM/AstroDIM/DALI (wiring selection)”
• “AstroDIM/DALI”
• “StepDIM/DALI”
• “StepDIM inverse/DALI”
• “DALI”
3.1. Via wiring selection (factory settings)
• DALI® is always supported and has priority over the other functions (even if AstroDIM or StepDIM are executed).
As soon as a valid DALI® command is sent to the ECG,
it switches immediately to DALI® operation. During this
switch, the output level of the ECG is not changed unless initiated by another DALI® command.
Note: After a DALI® command has been received, the
ECG stays in DALI® operation until it is switched off.
• The AstroDIM function is selected by establishing a
permanent connection between phase (L) and the SD
terminal of the ECG inside the luminaire compartment
(see chapter 4.3.). It is activated as long as no DALI®
command is received.
• StepDIM is operated via a dedicated control line or a
switched phase (in combination with an external relay),
which is not powered during the start-up phase of the
ECG (at least 1 s).
For more details go to chapter 4.
Notes:
• The factory settings can vary depending on the
specific ECG.
• Not all ECGs are able to run all operating modes.
• A typical half-night switch application (Bi-Power)
requires the “StepDIM inverse/DALI” mode, which
can only be set with the 3DIM Tool.
For more details, please refer to the datasheet or
instruction sheet of the respective ECG.
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4. Wiring and configuration of the ECG
4.1. DALI® – digital addressable lighting interface
4.1.1. Wiring
For DALI® operation, the 3DIM ECG (OPTOTRONIC® for
LED modules or POWERTRONIC® for HPD lamps) is connected to the mains and to a DALI® controller or DALI®
bus. The SD terminal is left unconnected. The LED module
or HPD lamp is connected to the output terminal of the
respective ECG.
Note: DALI® connection has to be considered at the interface between luminaire head and pole.
OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
OT ECG
LED module
LED out
L
Mains
50/60 Hz
N
®
Up to 64 DALI electronic control gears can be controlled
via a 2-wire control line – individually, jointly or in up to
16 groups. All of them are connected in parallel to the
two wires (see chapter 4.1.2.). DALI® connections are not
polarized. Therefore, plus and minus poles do not have
to be checked.
The lighting can be switched and dimmed via the DALI®
control line. Additional status information can be read out
and exchanged between the ECG and the control unit. The
type of status information that can be exchanged depends
on the ECG or the control unit.
SD
DA
DA
DALI® bus/
DALI® controller
Figure 10: DALI® installation with OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
More details about DALI® can be found at the following
websites (or in the corresponding standard IEC 62386):
www.osram.com/dali
www.osram.com/3dim
PTo ECG
HID lamp
LH
LL
Lamp
HID out
Mains
50/60 Hz
L
N
SD
DA
DA
DALI® bus/
DALI® controller
Figure 11: DALI® installation with POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
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4.1.2. Control line – cable requirements
The maximum total cable length of a DALI® control line is
300 m. When selecting a cable, it must be ensured that the
voltage drop on the control line does not exceed 2 V at
250 mA.
DALI®
(DA)
Neutral conductor
The following table can be used as a quick reference guide
for selecting the correct cable cross-section.
Protective
earth
e.g. NYM 5x…
Table 2: Recommended cable cross-sections
DALI®
(DA)
Phase
Cable length
up to 100 m
100 to 150 m
150 to 300 m
Cable cross-section
0.5 mm2
0.75 mm2
1.5 mm2
Figure 12: Individual wires of a DALI® control line.
Note: For reasons of clarity, it is recommended to use the
black and gray wire of the cable for the DALI® connection
(see figure 12).
Luminaire 1
Luminaire 3
Depending on
the ECG type
Depending on
the ECG type
DA
Light
load
DA
Light
load
SD
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
Depending on
the ECG type
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
Light
load
Luminaire 2
L
N
PE
DA
DA
DALI® bus/
DALI® controller
PE N L
Figure 13: Connection of multiple 3DIM ECGs via DALI® control line.
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4.1.3. Connection via power-line converter
If the power line is used to transmit the DALI® signal to the
luminaire, a power-line-to-DALI® converter is required to
control the 3DIM ECGs.
OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
OT ECG
LED module
In order to ensure proper power line communication, a
filter might be necessary to decouple the low mains input
impedance of the ECG from the power-line-to-DALI®
converter.
Note: The used power line to the DALI® converter should
provide at least the same surge withstand capability as the
3DIM ECG.
LED out
Mains
50/60 Hz
Power line
DALI
L
Filter
®
N
SD
DA
DA
Figure 14: DALI® connection via power-line converter –
OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
PTo ECG
HID lamp
LH
LL
Lamp
HID out
Mains
50/60 Hz
Power line
Filter
DALI®
L
N
SD
DA
DA
Figure 15: DALI® connection via power-line converter –
POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
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4.2. StepDIM – midnight step-down/
half-night switch
OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
4.2.1. Wiring
For StepDIM operation, the ECG is connected to the
mains. The DALI® terminals are left unconnected. The
dedicated SD terminal is connected to a control line or a
switched phase via an external relay.
The relay needs to be selected in a way that it is not
switched and held by the occurring leakage currents in
the installation.
Note: SD connection has to be considered at the interface
between luminaire head and pole.
OT ECG
LED module
LED out
L
Mains
50/60 Hz
N
SD
Dimming is activated by a control switch. The SD control
states HIGH and LOW are defined as shown in table 3.
If in the “StepDIM/DALI” mode the switch is closed and
phase voltage is applied to the SD terminal, the state
HIGH is set and the dim level is reached by the ECG.
Leaving the SD terminal floating, the state LOW is set and
dimming is not activated.
For “StepDIM invers/DALI”, the behavior is inverted.
The “StepDIM inverse/DALI” mode, which is the most
commonly used one, can be selected via the 3DIM Tool.
DA
Relay
DA
Control
line
Figure 16: Wiring for StepDIM operation – OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
Note:
The SD input current trigger threshold for the ECGs is
declared in the online datasheet.
SD control
state
PTo ECG
HID lamp
Table 3: Definition of SD control states
Physical con- SD control
Output
trol signal at switch status “StepDIM/
SD terminal
DALI”
Output
“StepDIM
invers/DALI”
HIGH
L potential
to SD
CLOSED
Dimming
No dimming
LOW
SD terminal
floating
OPEN
No dimming
Dimming
LH
LL
Lamp
HID out
L
Mains
50/60 Hz
N
SD
DA
Relay
DA
Control
line
Figure 17: Wiring for StepDIM operation – POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
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Figure 18 shows a setup of a StepDIM application. The
used relay should be suitable for low switching currents
< 1 mA (mostly gold plated contacts).
For details, please refer to the 3DIM Tool manual.
Luminaire 1
Luminaire 3
ECG 2
ECG 1
DA
DA
SD
Relay
Light
load
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
Depending on
the ECG type
DA
SD
N
L
LED out
4DIM ECG
Light
load
Luminaire 2
Light
load
Light
load
Depending on
the ECG type
L1
N
PE
L2
SD
control switch
Figure 18: StepDIM port set-up inside luminaire.
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4.2.2. Parameter setting via 3DIM Tool
The StepDIM operation is defined by three parameters:
power-on level, dim level and dim fade time. In addition,
StepDIM can be operated according to two different signal
logics.
Table 4: StepDIM parameters
Parameter
Description
Power-on level
Output power level of the ECG
(in % of the nominal value of the ECG/
lamp combination) after switch-on via
the mains.
Dim level*
Output power level of the ECG
(in % of the nominal value of the ECG/
lamp combination) after the SD state
has changed.
Via the 3DIM Tool, it is possible to select the “StepDIM
inverse/DALI” mode, which reverses the logical relation
between the SD control state and the ECG output power
level (see figure 20).
Dim fade time**
Transition time between power-on level
and dim level.
The power-on level and dim level are set as a percentage
of the nominal output current or power (depending on the
output type of the ECG).
StepDIM polarity
The SD control states HIGH and LOW refer to the different
output power levels of the ECG. By default, LOW means
that the ECG provides the power-on level and HIGH
means that the ECG provides the dim level (see figure 19).
StepDIM signal logic
The polarity of the input signal used
for dim activation can be changed →
“StepDIM inverse/DALI” mode.
* Please note that the dim level is also referred to as “Dim level 1”
Note: The power-on level and dim level depend on the
nearest admissible DALI® value. Setting an intermediate
value results in a rounding to the nearest admissible value
(see table below).
in the 3DIM Tool.
** Can only be set for OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECGs.
Table 5: DALI® logarithmic dimming curve*
8-bit arc power level
Arc power (%)
3DIM level (%)
254
100.000
100
253
97.307
97
252
94.686
95
251
92.135
92
250
89.654
90
249
87.239
87
248
84.889
85
247
82.603
83
246
80.378
80
245
78.213
78
…
…
…
* See IEC 62386-102, table 9.1.
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Power (%)
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Fade
time
Fade
time
Power-on level
The StepDIM parameters (power-on level, dim level
and dim fade time) are preset by OSRAM and stored in
the ECG. Notes on the factory settings can be found in
chapter 3.1.
Dim level
For exact factory settings, please refer to the datasheet
of the respective ECG.
Dim duration
Time (h)
Mains
ON
The factory settings can be modified by the user via the
3DIM Tool. In principle, the power-on level can be set lower than the dim level. The minimum dim level, however, is
limited by the ECG.
OFF
SD state
Time (h)
HIGH
Table 6: StepDIM operating modes
LOW
Operating mode
Time (h)
Power (%)
Figure 19: StepDIM behavior – “StepDIM/DALI” mode (factory settings).
Fade
time
Fade
time
Power-on level
Dim level
SD control state
Note
HIGH
LOW
AstroDIM/
StepDIM/DALI
(wiring selection)
Dim level
Power-on level
Figure 19 – factory settings
StepDIM/DALI
Dim level
Power-on level
Figure 19 – setting via
3DIM Tool
Dim level
Figure 20 – setting via
3DIM Tool
StepDIM inverse/DALI Power-on level
Note: “Low” signal means the SD port floating, neither
neutral nor phase are connected to this port.
Dim duration
Mains
Time (h)
ON
OFF
SD state
Time (h)
HIGH
LOW
Time (h)
Figure 20: StepDIM inverse behavior – “StepDIM inverse/DALI” mode.
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4.3. AstroDIM – autonomous dimming without
external control
4.3.1. Wiring
When the AstroDIM function is selected by providing a
permanent connection (jumper wiring) between line (L)
and the SD terminal of the ECG (see figures 21 and 22),
the ECG starts and ends dimming on its own (autonomous
operation). It is controlled only by the mains power switch
and no additional control lines are required.
There is no need to configure the ECG before AstroDIM
operation. The ECG starts operating with the default parameters of the AstroDIM function when the power is on.
The AstroDIM parameters, e.g. dim levels and fade times,
can be modified via the 3DIM Tool by connecting a PC to
the DA terminals of the ECG via an OSRAM DALI magic
hardware interface.
OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
OT ECG
LED module
LED out
L
Mains
50/60 Hz
N
SD
DA
DA
External wiring between L and the SD terminal can be
avoided if the “AstroDIM/DALI” mode is selected via the
3DIM Tool (see figure 23b).
Figure 21: Wiring for AstroDIM operation – OPTOTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG
PTo ECG
HID lamp
LH
Lamp
LL
HID out
Mains
50/60 Hz
L
N
SD
DA
DA
Figure 22: Wiring for AstroDIM operation – POWERTRONIC® 3DIM ECG.
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Luminaire 1
Luminaire 2
L N PE
Depending on
the ECG type
Depending on
the ECG type
DA
Light
load
DA
Light
load
SD
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
Depending on
the ECG type
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
Light
load
Luminaire 3
L
N
PE
Figure 23a: AstroDIM operation via wiring selection. Note: For mixed installations, please consider possible fade times and dim levels.
Luminaire 1
Luminaire 3
L N PE
Depending on
the ECG type
DA
Depending on
the ECG type
DA
Light
load
SD
Light
load
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
DA
DA
SD
Depending on
the ECG type
N
L
LED out
3DIM ECG
Light
load
Luminaire 2
L
N
PE
Figure 23b: “AstroDIM/DALI” mode set via 3DIM Tool. Note: For mixed installations, please consider possible fade times and dim levels.
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4.3.2. Parameter setting via 3DIM Tool
The AstroDIM operation can be individually adjusted by means of the following parameters.
Table 7: AstroDIM parameters (dimming profile)
Parameter
Description
Power-on level
Output power level (in % of the nominal value of the ECG/lamp combination) after switch-on via the mains.
Dim level 1
Dim level 2
(optional
activation)
Dim level
Output power level (in % of the nominal value of the ECG/lamp combination) during dimming step 1. The dim level can be set with
the 3DIM Tool. The minimum set value is limited by the installed system or ECG (refer to the datasheet of the respective ECG).
Start time
Time (24 h) on reference date at which the ECG starts the dim level.*
End time
Time (24 h) on reference date at which the ECG changes to the next/previous level.*
Dim level
See dim level 1.
Start time
See dim level 1.
End time
See dim level 1.
Dim fade time
Transition time between power-on level and dim level 1 or between the two dim levels (logarithmic dimming change).
Half operating time
The arithmetic middle of the night, which rarely coincides with midnight on a clock.
Reference date
Date of start and end time.
Daylight saving time
Indicated if considered in start and end time calculation.
Location
Coordinates of ECG location to calculate sunset and sunrise.
* If the ECG is not switched on/off at the time of sunset/sunrise as indicated by the 3DIM Tool (see figure 24), the start and end time(s) of the
dim level(s) also vary according to this deviation.
In case the ECG is switched on right after the calculated sunset and switched off right at the calculated sunrise, the arithmetic middle of the night is visualized by the 3DIM Tool as a yellow line and can be compared to midnight (see figure 24).
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Day mark
Length of the night
09
Sunrise
8:08
Local time (h)
06
03
Middle of the night
00
Dim levels (dark)
21
Night (bright)
18
Sunset
16:18
15
12
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Figure 24: Length of the night over the year as visualized by the 3DIM Tool.
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Fade
time
Fade
time
End time 2
End time 1
Fade
time
Fade
time
Power (%)
Every night, the ECG-integrated timer measures the
operating time of the ECG (time between switch-on and
switch-off). Based on the measured operating times of
the previous nights, the AstroDIM algorithm calculates
the operating time of the coming night. Figure 26 shows
four exemplary dimming profiles, displaying how the
AstroDIM algorithm adapts the dimming to the actual
length of the night, centering the dimming profile around
the half operating time.
Start time 2
The AstroDIM dimming profile can be configured with just
one or two dim levels.
Start time 1
WIRING AND CONFIGURATION OF THE ECG
Power-on
level
Dim level 1
Dim level 2
For correct operation and special cases, please see
chapter 5.4. (FAQ).
Dim duration 2
Dim duration 1
Half operating time
Time (h)
Operating time
Mains
ON
OFF
Time (h)
Figure 25: AstroDIM behavior – dim level 2 activated (example).
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Local time (h)
09
Length of the night
9:28
06
03
00
21
18
15
15:09
12
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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90
90
80
80
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80
70
60
50
40
70
60
50
40
Dim level %
100
90
Dim level %
100
90
Dim level %
100
70
60
50
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40
30
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20
10
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10
10
0
0
0
0
ON
ON
ON
ON
Operating time
Operating time
OFF
24 h – 15 Jan
OFF
24 h – 15 Mar
Operating
time
24 h – 15 Jun
Mains
30
Mains
30
OFF
Dec
70
30
Mains
Mains
Dim level %
Jan
Operating time
OFF
24 h – 15 Oct
Figure 26: AstroDIM dimming profiles (examples).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
5. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
5.1. General questions
5.3. Questions regarding StepDIM
Can the operating mode be changed during operation?
This is not possible during StepDIM and AstroDIM operation. Only one mode can be activated at a time. However,
it is possible to reset the ECG by a power off/on cycle and
activate a different function.
What happens if a voltage dip occurs during
StepDIM operation in the “StepDIM/AstroDIM/DALI
(wiring selection)” mode?
When a 3DIM ECG is used in the “StepDIM/AstroDIM/DALI
(wiring selection)” mode, a mains voltage dip can result in
an unwanted ECG behavior. If the voltage dip takes longer
than 200 ms, the ECG will reset itself. Once the mains
power is back, two conditions can occur:
• If the SD state is LOW during the first 500 ms and then
becomes HIGH, the StepDIM mode and state that was
present prior to the voltage dip is restored.
• If the SD state is HIGH immediately after the ECG is
switched on (at least for the first 500 ms), the AstroDIM
function is activated. This malfunction is corrected automatically as can be seen in figure 27. The unwanted
AstroDIM function does not modify any StepDIM parameters and stops as soon as the power is interrupted.
When the power is switched on again, the ECG returns
to regular StepDIM operation. This malfunction can be
completely avoided if the “StepDIM/DALI” mode is selected and configured with the 3DIM Tool instead of the
“StepDIM/AstroDIM/DALI (wiring selection)” mode.
What type of clamp can be used for the connection between L and the SD terminal to activate AstroDIM by
wiring selection?
Any standard clamp that fulfills the luminaire standard
IEC 60598 can be used. If an OPTOTRONIC® control gear
with SELV-equivalent output is used, the required creepage distance, clearance and insulation thickness need
to be considered.
5.2. Questions regarding DALI®
Power (%)
Are the DA terminals polarized (+ and - pole)?
No, the DA terminals are not polarized. Therefore, it is not
relevant which wire is connected to which DA terminal.
Power-on level
Dim level
Time (h)
Mains
Long voltage dip (>200 ms)
SD state
Time (h)
Time (h)
Function
Malfunction
StepDIM
AstroDIM
Day 1
StepDIM
Day 2
Time (h)
Figure 27: Long voltage dip – malfunction and ECG reset.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
5.4. Questions regarding AstroDIM
If a voltage dip shorter than 200 ms occurs, the load is
switched off. However, as soon as the mains power comes
back, the load is powered and supplies the same dim level
as before the voltage dip. In any case, short dips do not
affect the reliability of any 3DIM operation. In case of
AstroDIM operation, the voltage dip does also not affect
the calculation of the operating time.
Dim level %
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
ON
Mains
What happens if the voltage dip is shorter than 200 ms?
The mains power is likely to be subject to short voltage
dips. 3DIM ECGs are designed to withstand at least voltage dips of up to 200 ms without affecting the dimming
profile (voltage dips according to IEC 61547).
90
First
power-on
AstroDIM
regular
Day 1
Day 2
OFF
Time (h)
Figure 28: First and second activation of the AstroDIM function.
100
90
80
Dim level %
The calculation of the operating time, however, is already
available when the ECG is switched on for the second
time. The internal timer of the ECG has measured the
duration of the first operation and has saved it in its internal memory, thus allowing the smart AstroDIM algorithm to
calculate the operating time for the coming night.
100
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
ON
Mains
What happens when AstroDIM is activated for the first
time?
The AstroDIM function does not work autonomously without having a reference to calculate the operating time of
the ECG. Since there is no operating time data available at
the time of the first activation, the ECG does not execute a
dimming profile, but remains on until the power supply is
turned off.
OFF
Day 1
Day 2
Time (h)
Short voltage
dip (<200 ms)
Figure 29: Operation after a short voltage dip.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
90
80
Dim level %
What happens if the operating time in AstroDIM mode
is longer than 24 hours?
If the operating time of the ECG is longer than 24 hours,
it is not saved and therefore not used to calculate the next
operating time. This can be the case when the system is
installed or tested. Moreover, the dimming profile based
on the last valid operating time (shorter than 24 hours and
longer than 4 hours) is performed automatically every 24
hours if the ECG is not turned off.
100
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
ON
Mains
What happens if the operating time in AstroDIM mode
is shorter than 4 hours?
If the operating time of the ECG is shorter than 4 hours,
it is not saved and therefore not used to calculate the next
operating time. This situation can occur as a result of long
voltage dips or during maintenance of the luminaire. Figure
30 shows that normal operation is restored in the following
night.
OFF
Note: Continuous 24-hour operation is not recommended.
Day 1
Day 2
Is it possible to reset the AstroDIM operating time memory?
For maintenance of the installation, it is required to reset
the AstroDIM operating time memory to restore the factory
settings. This can be done with the 3DIM Tool.
Figure 30: AstroDIM operation shorter than 4 hours.
Time (h)
What happens if a DALI® operation is stopped and the
ECG is configured as “AstroDIM/DALI”?
The ECG does not switch to AstroDIM operation directly
after DALI® disconnection. The power supply first has to
be turned off and on again.
100
90
Dim level %
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Mains
ON
Day 2
OFF
Day 1
24 h
Day 3
24 h
Day 4
Time (h)
Figure 31: AstroDIM operation longer than 24 hours.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
6. List of abbreviations and definitions
3DIM Tool
Windows-based software from OSRAM for 3DIM configuration
CCG
Conventional control gear (e.g. magnetic ballast)
DA
DALI® terminal
DALI®
Digital addressable lighting interface
DALI® controller
Master control of a DALI® installation – controls all DALI® ECGs
DALI magic
HW interface to connect a PC to a 3DIM ECG
ECG
Electronic control gear (electronic ballast)
HPD/HID lamp
High-pressure discharge lamp
HW
Hardware
LED
Light-emitting diode
OT
OPTOTRONIC® – ECG for LED modules
PC
IBM-compatible personal computer
Power-line-to-DALI® converter
For the conversion of power line commands into DALI® standard commands
PTo
POWERTRONIC® – outdoor ECG for HPD lamps
SD
StepDIM terminal
SW
Software
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and completeness of the information contained in this
document and OSRAM cannot be made liable for any
damage that occurs in connection with the use of and/or
reliance on the content of this document. The information
contained in this document reflects the current state of
knowledge on the date of issue.
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