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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31

KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31
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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
The document provides technical information on Siemens' KNX/DALI Gateway series, including models N 141/31, N 141/21, and N 141/03. These gateways integrate KNX systems with DALI lighting systems, allowing control and communication with up to 64 DALI actuators per channel.
Specifications and Features
The gateways feature two independent DALI interfaces, supporting up to 64 DALI actuators and sensors per channel. They facilitate communication, switching, and dimming commands, and can transmit status information such as errors or failures. An integrated power supply supports the gateway electronics and DALI bus voltage.
Firmware and Configuration
Firmware updates are loaded via KNX, with configuration done using ETS software. The document outlines applicable firmware versions and summarizes functions available for each gateway.
Operating Modes
The gateways support several modes: Normal (Bus) Mode, Broadcast Mode, Standalone Mode, Direct Mode, and Night Mode, each offering functionalities like group control, direct switching, and timed lighting.
Error Handling
Error messages related to DALI device failures, power failures, and short circuits are detailed, explaining how these errors are reported and their implications.
Connection Examples
Illustrations demonstrate typical connection setups for the gateways, showing integration with DALI actuators, sensors, and the KNX system.
Conclusion
The KNX/DALI Gateways by Siemens offer robust integration between KNX and DALI systems, providing comprehensive control and monitoring capabilities for lighting systems in building technologies.
Specifications
The gateways support dimming value telegrams, allowing for delay times and control via a 3-byte communication object. Dimming value limits can be configured to set maximum and minimum values. They also support switching status (1-bit), dimming value status (8-bit), and error status (1-bit and 2-byte) for monitoring and control.
Scene Control
Up to 32 scenes can be configured, each containing up to 32 groups, managed via an 8-bit object with options for variable dimming times. Timer functions are not executable within scenes.
ECG Replacement
Defective ECGs can be replaced without software using the gateway's automatic device exchange feature, provided certain conditions are met.
Functions Overview
A table summarizes functions available for each gateway model, such as ECG individual control, DALI sensors, emergency mode, and constant lighting control.
Sensors
The gateways support various DALI sensors, including push button inputs and presence detectors, with specific models and manufacturers listed.
Lighting Control
Features include 2-point control, constant lighting control, stand-by mode, timer functions, effect control, and a burn-in function for system initialization.
Emergency Mode
The gateways support emergency lighting systems with central or individual battery supplies. Emergency mode configuration allows for dimming adjustments and test result documentation.
Operational Restrictions
During emergency mode, lights do not respond to switching or dimming commands, and effects or scenes cannot be initiated.
Emergency Mode Operations
In emergency mode, constant lighting control cannot be initiated, and timer actions are halted. Upon exiting, commands for switching, dimming values, and scenes are updated, except for relative dimming.
Pre-loaded Applications
The gateway supports standard applications for DALI operation without KNX, activated via control buttons, including base function, manual modes, presence-dependent modes, and automatic constant light control.
Technical Specifications
  • Power Supply: KNX bus voltage via bus line, AC 110-240 V, DC 120-240V, max power consumption 11 W (N 141/31 -/21), 6W (N 141/03).
  • Inputs/Outputs: Mains connection 3-pole, max 64 DALI devices per channel, DALI power supply approx. DC 19 V, max current 250 mA.
  • Operating Elements: Includes teach-in button, buttons for mode toggling, and dimming controls.
  • Display Elements: Device info display, 7-segment display, LED indicators.
  • Connections: Conductors for net power supply and DALI terminal, various conductor cross-sections permitted.
  • Mechanical Data: Device for DIN rail mounting, weight approx. 180 g, fire resistance approx. 4 MJ ± 10%.
  • Electrical Safety: Protection type IP 20.
  • Environmental Specifications: Operating temperature -5 to +45 °C, storage temperature -25 to +70 °C, relative humidity 5% to 93%.
Installation Instructions
The device is for permanent interior installations in dry locations. It must be mounted and commissioned by an authorized electrician, with safety disconnection possible. The device should not be opened, and relevant guidelines and standards must be followed.
Display and Operating Elements
Includes programming button with LED, KNX terminal plug, buttons for menu control, and terminals for ground, neutral, and phase lines.
Mounting and Wiring
For use in dry locations within distribution boards or small casings with DIN rail EN 60715-TH35-7,5. Incorrect voltage detection is included to protect against excessive voltage.
General Notes
Operating instructions must be provided to the client. Faulty devices should be returned with a delivery note. For further questions, contact Siemens technical support.
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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31-1

GAMMA instabus Technical Product Information September 2019 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 KNX/DALI Gateway plus N 141/03 5WG1 141-1AB31 5WG1 141-1AB21 5WG1 141-1AB03 These KNX/DALI Gateways are KNX devices with two independent DALI interfaces. Up to 64 DALI actuators (e.g. ECG with DALI interface) and additional DALI sensors (e.g. DALI key interface, presence detectors, etc.) can be connected per channel. DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a bidirectional communications interface to IEC 62386, whose specification was chosen by manufacturers for electronic ballasts. It not only receives, for example, switching and dimming commands, but also transmits status information such as failure of an illuminant or reporting of a detected error in the ballast. The KNX/DALI Gateways enable communication with up to 64 DALI actuators per channel. These can be connected and dimmed in groups. They also make it possible to record and transfer DALI status and error messages. An individual name, a group, parameter and scenes are assigned to individual DALI ECG during commissioning with the ETS (Engineering Tool Software). DALI sensors are also assigned to groups in the ETS (for this, go to the application program description). The integrated power supply unit supplies the gateway electronics and generates the DALI bus voltage. It facilitates operation of the gateway and direct switching and dimming of all DALI ECG's controlled via the DALI interface, even if the gateway has still not been operated with the ETS or if communication via KNX is interrupted. For this, the devices have a key (figure 2, A3) on the front to disable or enable "Direct Mode". If the key is first held down, then the display (A5) indicates direct mode by "". Then, all lights are switched on/off (tap the key) or dimmed (hold the key down) together by the key pair (A7 and A8) and controlled by the DALI bus line via the respective channel A or B. The LED (A4) indicates the switched status of the connected lights. If the "Direct Mode" key is held down for a second time, then the "" in the display goes out and the Gateway is again in bus mode [display ] or in standalone mode, if KNX communication is unavailable. The devices have a voltage detector during initialization, which detects whether a voltage has been applied to the DALI terminals incorrectly. The DALI power supply feeds both ECG and sensors; verify that the maximum permissible current drain by all connected DALI devices is not exceeded. Product and function description Fig. 1 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 This document provides information on the full range of functions for the KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 983405 (Firmware V05) / 983406 (Firmware V06). The range of functions of N 141/03 – 983705 (Firmware V05) / 983706 (Firmware V06) is limited to channel A. Also N 141/31- 983305 and 983D05 (Firmware V05) / 983307 and 983D06 (Firmware V06) is limited. The functions common to all devices are described starting on page 3 and the selectable functions starting on page 8. A table with an overview of the functions for each KNX/DALI Gateway is on the page 6. DALI fundamentals The universal DALI bus (DALI = Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a system for controlling electronic switching devices (ECG) in lighting systems. The DALI communication interface specification is set out in the international IEC 62386 standard. A new firmware version if necessary can be loaded to the gateway over KNX. For additional information, please see www.siemens.com/gamma-td Additional software  Firmware download tool Siemens Switzerland Ltd Building Technologies Division International Headquarters Theilerstrasse 1a CH-6300 Zug RS-AC  Siemens AG 2019 Subject to changes Update: http://www.siemens.c

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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31-2

GAMMA instabus Technical Product Information September 2019 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 KNX/DALI Gateway plus N 141/03 DALI not only receives switching and dimming commands. Additionally, status information for lighting values or error states, such as the failure of a light or an ECG, can be reported via DALI. Sensors with DALI interface are also supported. In a single DALI line, up to 64 individual DALI switching devices (slaves) can be connected through the associated controller/gateway (master). On DALI commissioning, ECGs receive an automatically generated...

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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31-3

GAMMA instabus Technical Product Information September 2019 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 KNX/DALI Gateway plus N 141/03 N 141/21 K /DA G NX LI ateway Twin plus The type and number of communication objects are determined by the number of connected DALI devices (ECGs, sensors and functions), the configured groups and the functions and objects enabled via the parameter window. Bu sa nkopp le r bus cou pling unit The configuration steps for start-up can be prepared "offline" without a connection to the Gateway. Configuration, storage and documentation are implemented...

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GAMMA instabus Technical Product Information September 2019 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31 5WG1 141-1AB31 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 5WG1 141-1AB21 KNX/DALI Gateway plus N 141/03_5WG1 141-1AB03 Constant light The group is switched on permanently at the set value. All other parameters, up to the behavior if there is a bus voltage failure, cannot be adjusted. However, status objects are available. Timer mode A timer mode can be started by an ON telegram, a dim telegram (brighter/darker) or a dimming value telegram. "Time switch 1-level" is dimmed after the switched-on time has elapsed....

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KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31-5

GAMMA instabus Technical Product Information September 2019 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin N 141/31 5WG1 141-1AB31 KNX/DALI Gateway Twin plus N 141/21 5WG1 141-1AB21 KNX/DALI Gateway plus N 141/03_5WG1 141-1AB03 the dimming value can only be changed within the configured limits. Switching status (1-bit) The on/off status of any group can be sent via a communication object "[Channel], [Group], Switching status" on a read demand or automatically on an object value change. Dimming value status (8-bit) The object "[Channel], [Group], Dimming value status" is an 8-bit status object. It contains the current...

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