Qbus DALI Master
- DIN-rail module to connect the Qbus system with a DALI (2) system
- Supports RGB(W) and WWCW on DALI (DT8)
- Simple DALI control via Qbus switches, Cloud, and EQOmmand
- Supports up to 64 DALI (2) drivers
DIN-rail Module to connect the Qbus system with a DALI (2) system (max. 64 addresses). Supports RGB(W) and WWCW on DALI (DT8). Allows for easy control and visualization of a DALI system via the familiar Qbus control panels (switches, detectors, Cloud, EQOmmand ...).
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you read an existing configuration?
This is a completely different procedure depending on the type of controller.
- For the CTD controllers this goes as follows:
In the SMIII via "File" or "Utilities / Setup / SD card", click on "Recover QDB from SD".
After confirmation you choose the name and location where the file should be saved. The zipped QDB file is then read from the SD card of the CTD and saved. With a positive answer to the question "Unzip and open restored QDB?", All data will then be immediately available. If the data you were still working on was not sent or saved, you will first receive a notification to do so.
- For a CTL controller follow the following procedure:
Because this controller does not yet have a large memory, only limited data can be recovered. Ao the names are abbreviated to 12 characters and serial numbers are not stored anywhere.
The first step is therefore to type in ALL serial numbers via SMII via "File / Modules". These 6-digit serial numbers can be found on every module (DIN rail, switch, detector, etc.). For the SWC0x switches, an extra option was provided to have them send their serial number via “Search for modules”.
When you then click on the "down arrow", you can read all this limited information.
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Always use the latest software for configuration.
It is always recommended to use the most recent version. This version supports the newest modules and resolves all known bugs.
If, for example, you enter a serial number and the correct module information does not appear, you are likely not working with the most recent software.
A newer version will always be able to open the older files (.QDB) without data loss.
The latest version of the System Manager software, along with the user manual and version history, can be found in the knowledge center.
Control
Operations via Qbus Control
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RGB mode
The RGB output is used to control RGB LEDs.
In the menu at the top, you can choose three different ways to control the LED color:
- A color wheel
- A color picker
- A color transition
By sliding up and down in the right section, the LED fixture can be dimmed up and down.
At the bottom, you can turn the LEDs On or Off. -
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On / Off
You can switch the contacts of this module ON or OFF via Qbus Control.
With the graph symbol in the top right corner, you can consult the historical data.
- 24 hr: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 24 hours.
- 7 days: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 7 days. You will also see which day this output was on the longest and the shortest. By tapping on a day, you can see in detail how long this output was on.
- 30 days: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 30 days. You will also see which day this output was on the longest and the shortest. By tapping on a day, you can see in detail how long this output was on.
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Dimmer
You can turn the outputs of this module ON or OFF via Qbus Control using the buttons at the bottom.
By swiping up or down, you can change the status to a value between 0 and 100%.
With the chart icon in the top right corner, you can view the historical data.
- 24 hours: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 24 hours.
- 7 days: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 7 days. You can also immediately see which day this output was on for the longest and shortest time. By tapping on a day, you can see in detail how long this output was on.
- 30 days: Here you can see the status of this I/O for the last 30 days. You can also immediately see which day this output was on for the longest and shortest time. By tapping on a day, you can see in detail how long this output was on.
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Technical info for installers
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Function description
The Qbus DALI Master with one DALI(2) bus is a module within the Qbus bus system for home and building automation. The QDM01 features a built-in DALI(2) power supply. You configure and address the DALI(2) devices easily through System Manager III without additional DALI software or interfaces. The QDM01 supports up to 64 DALI(2) devices. All DALI and DALI2 lighting devices can be controlled with the QDM01 via individual DALI(2) addresses or DALI(2) group addresses. Each address or group address can be linked to one of the 64 available Qbus outputs with one of the many Qbus modes such as dimmer, bistable, timer, and RGB+ mode.
In addition to supporting Qbus DALI Sensors (QDSEN & QDSEN/HB), the QDM01 also supports certain DALI2 sensors and specific functions (Motion and LUX). With the rise of Human Centric Lighting (HCL) and the corresponding demand for daylight simulation, as well as the demand for RGB(W) via DALI(2), this module supports, besides LED devices (DT6) and older types, also DALI Type 8 (DT8). The module has two buttons on the front for direct operation of the entire system.
Once the QDM01 is supplied with 230VAC power, all DALI(2) devices are connected to this QDM01, and the DALI(2) lighting devices are also powered, the installation can be tested and operated via the buttons. Through System Manager III and the QDM01, the physical minimum and maximum levels as well as the behavior can be set for devices DT6 and DT8 for the DALI functions “Level Power ON” and “Level System Failure”, thereby achieving higher comfort.
The QDM01, like every Qbus module, has a unique serial number that is entered during configuration in the configuration software System Manager III. All programmed data is stored internally in permanent memory.
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Technical specifications
General Specifications QDM01
- Ambient Temperature:
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
- Maximum Humidity: 93%, no moisture condensation
- Power Supply: 230Vac (max. 0.2A)
- Peak Load Qbus bus: 10mA
- Max. Installation Height: 2,000 meters above sea level
General Specifications DALI Bus
- DALI Bus Power Supply: 250mA
- DALI Bus Voltage: 16Vdc
- Maximum Distance between QDM01 and DALI(2) device is 300m with a minimum wire section of 1.5mm²
- Topology: star and tree structure. No closed loop!
- Support DALI Types: DT0, DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8 (only fixed colors or color wheel)
- Support Sensors BEG-Luxomat BMS DALI 2; sensors Esylux BMS DALI2
- Dual DALI Connection, allowing 2x departure from the module for the same DALI bus
- The DALI system complies with the European Standard: IEC62386
Electrical Safety:
- Qbus Bus: 13.8Vdc - 18Vdc very low safety voltage
- Non-toxic, in accordance with WEEE/RoHS
- Overvoltage CAT. III (CAT.3)
CE:
- Qbus declares that this product complies with all applicable European directives and regulations.
- The EU Declaration of Conformity is available upon request.
Physical Specifications:
- Housing: plastic, self-extinguishing according to UL94-V0
- Protection Degree: IP20, EN 60529
- Installation: quick mounting on DIN-rail, width 4 modules
- Dimensions (h x w x l): 62mm x 90mm x 72mm
- Weight: approximately 139g.
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Sizing
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Explanation of symbols
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Equipment where protection against the risk of electric contact is not only based on basic insulation but also on additional protection such as double insulation or reinforced insulation. There is no possibility for grounding.
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Before connecting the device, it is mandatory to read the manual of the respective product. ISO7000-0434
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Power supply connection (230V) to the power supply connector. IEC 60417-5036
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CE conformity. All declarations of conformity are available upon request.
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Warranty provision
2 years from the date of delivery. The warranty becomes void if the module has been opened! The warranty period is extended by 2 years if it was installed by a certified Qbus installer.
In case of defects, Qbus support should be contacted by a certified installer. After registration with Qbus support, the defective module can be sent, unsealed and with a description of the defect, to our Qbus support.
Contact details:
Qbus NV
Joseph Cardijnstraat 19
B-9420 Erpe-Mere
Tel: +32 (0)53 60 72 10
Fax: +32 (0)53 60 72 19
Email: support@qbus.be
General
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Safety regulations
Read the entire manual before installing and activating the module.
WARNING
- The module must be installed, started, and maintained by a certified electrical installer in accordance with the applicable legal regulations of the country.
- This module is only suitable for DIN-rail installation EN50022. The module must be installed in a fireproof, enclosed distribution cabinet with ventilation grilles.
- Before working on the QDM01, the power supply must be turned off.
- Never connect external voltages (e.g. 230Vac) to the DALI buses, or to the Qbus bus! This will cause irreversible damage to the module and/or connected devices.
- A single DALI device may draw 2mA of bus load so that the maximum of 64 devices can be reached.
- Do not use the module in an environment accessible to children.
Installation and wiring
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Installation
Snap the module onto a DIN rail DIN EN50022.
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Power supply
ATTENTION: DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE MODULE BEFORE WORKING ON THE MODULE!
A two-pole automatic breaker with a maximum of 16A must be connected to the 230Vac module power supply. Conductor cross-section: minimum 1.5mm².Remove approximately 7mm of insulation from the conductor and screw the conductor into the L-N connector.
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Load
The QDM01 provides a single DALI(2) bus for up to 64 DALI(2) devices calculated at 2mA per DALI(2) device. The power supply for the lighting devices is provided outside the QDM01. No external voltage or 230V should be connected to the DALI(2) bus! Two pairs of conductors can be connected to these terminal blocks. Internally, there is a bridge between the terminals, so there is no difference between the first DALI+ & DALI- terminal and the second DALI+ & DALI- terminal. Strip approximately 7mm of insulation from the DALI wires and push the exposed conductors into the DALI terminal blocks + & -. Both solid and stranded wires between 0.5 – 1.5mm² can be used. For stranded wire, the pressure spring of the terminal block must be pushed with a screwdriver when inserting the wire.
The wires can be released again by pushing the pressure spring of the terminal block from the top with a screwdriver. However, do not make any twisting motion with the screwdriver, as this can lead to irreparable damage to the terminal blocks! Only switch on the power supply of the lighting devices after all connections have been checked and the DALI bus is powered. In rare cases, devices that are powered first before the DALI bus is on cannot be addressed. In that case, switch off the power of these fixtures and then switch it back on.
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Bus connection
It is recommended to use the Qbus cable or any other cable with a minimum of 2 conductors of 1mm² as the bus cable. The green shielded EIB cable can also be used if the conductors are paired to achieve a minimum cross-section of 2 x 1mm².
Wiring diagram
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Wiring diagram
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Each modules has an unique serial number. By this number the System Manager recognizes the modules.
This is completely explained in our knowledge center.
This module can configure and control the Dali electronic ballasts themselves.
- Via the tab “Dali 1 Setup” one can assign addresses and change settings in the ECGs.
The button “Clear all addresses”, after confirmation, will delete all addresses in all connected ECGs!
The “Assign Addresses” button first scans for the addresses that are already in use and then assigns the free addresses (from smallest to largest, 0 to 63) to new ECGs that do not yet have an address. After this command, the addresses in use are shown in green. Addresses set as “input” will be highlighted in blue and addresses to which more than 1 ECG is responding (garbled data is being received) will be displayed in orange. An address displayed in red shows a 'failure'.
The same data is read when you click on the 'down arrow'. Groups that are in use somewhere are also shown in green. When clicking on an address, this address will flash. The commands 'go to minimum' and 'go to maximum' are then repeated every second.
The number of the address or group to which a qbus I/O is linked is underlined. Addresses that are added to a group are shown in italics.
A label can also be assigned to an address or group:
Such an address or group number is then marked in bold.
From FW V9.0 you can also read and adjust the parameters of a dimmer and detector via the System Manager.
When clicking the arrow down, all parameters will be read and, for example, the following information will be displayed for an I/O of the Dali Type 6 (Control Gear for LEDS):
You can turn off the flashing by unchecking the first box.
The status shows more info about the ECU. When you move the cursor over this field, you will see the declaration of this status byte.
All messages that this status byte can show are:
- Control Gear Failure
- Lamp Failure
- Lamp On
- Limit Error
- Fade Running
- Reset State
- Short Address
- Power Cycle Seen
Some notifications (such as “Power Cycle Seen”) are only shown once!
The up arrow sends the parameters to the selected dali module.
When “Broadcast” is checked and up arrow is clicked, all parameters will be sent to ALL connected modules!
The groups to which an address belongs are framed with a blue square.
When you click on a group, this group will also blink (controlled with minimum and maximum). All set addresses (also framed with a blue square) then flash along.
After this 'scan' you can link the correct Qbus I/O address per address.
It is also possible to put the addresses in the desired order. This can be done by exchanging the addresses 2 by 2.
Select the first address and then the second address. After confirmation, the 2 addresses in the ECGs are swapped. In this way the ECGs can be arranged in a logical order.
In a next step you can add addresses to a group or add groups to an address.
When assigning addresses to a group, it is possible to click on the first address and to indicate the last address together with the shift key. All addresses from the first to the last are added to or removed from the group according to the status of the first clicked address. Assigning addresses to a group or groups to 1 address can also be done offline. These settings take effect immediately in the ECGs. Later, when sending this module, these parameters will also be stored permanently in the QDI01 module.
At the top, you can also set a bistable I/O. It will scan every set time if a failure occurred somewhere. This I/O will turn on when a failure occurs somewhere. After clicking the download arrow, the defective address or addresses will be displayed in red. After repairing the lamp/ballast and operating that address again, the bistable I/O will be turned off again.
A last button is “Delete address x”. After confirmation, this address is removed from the connected ECG.
- The configuration of the Dali2 modules is done via the fourth tab:
With the download arrow the Dali2 bus will be scanned. Addresses that respond will be marked green. If the address is orange, more than one module is responding. If the address is in red, the module will indicate a failure. If the address is still greyed out or not in the list, this address will no longer be found on the Dali2 bus.
When Dali1 drivers are also connected, the Dali2 modules can randomly disrupt the communication (when movement or changing light intensity is detected). These ‘event flags’ are also displayed when reading the Dali2 addresses:
Two extra buttons have been provided. Before the Dali1 drivers are scanned and assigned, the disable button must be activated. After all Dali1 drivers have been addressed, the movement and light events must be reactivated so that these sensors will work correctly again.
The following screen shows disabled events:
Identical as on Dali1, when clicking on an address or instance, the relevant module will blink (set to minimum and maximum). Most detectors will have a built-in LED flashing on and off.
You can assign a Qbus I/O to the selected Dali2 instance by selecting or creating a new I/O on the right side of the screen.
By clicking on the plus sign above the list, the Dali2 bus is scanned for newly connected modules. After possibly assigning new addresses, the scanned bus will be shown again.
By clicking on the minus sign above the list, the selected Dali2 address will be deleted from all modules assigned to this address.
In addition to the current status of the I/O’s from the controller, the “Read values” button will also display the current voltage and current consumption of the Dali bus.
With Dali2 motion detectors it is possible to set the 'hold time'. When clicking on the instance of this detector, an extra screen appears:
This parameter is read out with the arrow down. By default, this is set to 90 (x 10s = 15min.). This means that the module passes on the movement and will only do this again if there has been no movement for 15 minutes.
It is better to set this as short as possible and to adjust the 'delay off' of the bistable I/O to your own liking. So set the hold timer to 1 (10 seconds) and forward it by clicking the up arrow.
If you also use Dali1 drivers for WWCW control, warm white and cold white were swapped by older firmware. In order not to have to swap the wires, a button was provided in the latest firmware so that these can be swapped by software:
