User's Manual

ADDICT v3.0.1 User Manual Introduction
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Global options for DALI functionality
Three global options, two of which are enabled by default, may affect the operation of function
screens (but only for DALI functionality):
• Live Preview – if this option is enabled, the ADDICT
®
will transmit DALI commands to
immediately show what has been selected for certain values, e.g. when selecting the
address of a device, that address is set to maximum and all others to minimum. The
effect of live preview on each function screen is given in this manual with the
descriptions for each screen.
• Auto-Scan – many function screens require a DALI device (either an address or group) to
be selected from the line. If auto-scanning is enabled, the ADDICT
®
will skip over
addresses/groups that don’t respond. If auto-scanning is disabled, all addresses and
groups are selectable, but typically the ADDICT
®
won’t allow the function to be
performed unless the selected device responds.
• SCI Tx Mode – allows the user to communicate with the DALI loop via a suitable SCI
(Serial Communications Interface) such as the DIDIO SCI made by Creative Lighting. This
mode also enables the user to communicate wirelessly via suitable radio modems such as
those available from Creative Lighting. The ADDICT
®
is shipped with the SCI Tx mode OFF
by default. When this mode is enabled by the user, the bus status led will flash 1-2 pause
1-2 pause continuously. This mode can ONLY work with the DALI line via the SCI
mentioned above and the user cannot work normally with a DALI device or line until they
disable the SCI Tx Mode.
The procedure for setting the above options is described on page 43.
Accessories
DALI Universal Lead Set
The ADDICT
®
is supplied with a set of red and black leads suited to plug into the DALI sockets on
the top of the ADDICT
®
. The leads also come with various types of connectors that can be
attached depending on the connection available to the DALI line.
9V Battery and 24V DC Plug-pack
Typically, the ADDICT
®
is powered by a standard 9V battery (Note: rechargeable 9V batteries are
not recommended, batteries are not included but are optionally available) that can be changed
when necessary by opening the battery cover on the back of the ADDICT
®
(if fitted, the rubber
boot will need to be removed first). Ensure that the 9V battery is inserted with the correct
polarity. The 9V battery is intended to operate the ADDICT
®
in all modes except powering the
DALI line which requires an external supply connection to the ADDICT
®
such as the 24VDC mains
adaptor supplied as standard with the ADDICT
®
.
A 24VDC plug-pack mains adaptor may also be used instead of the battery and a suitable SMPS
slimline mains adaptor is available for purchase from Creative Lighting.
Due to mechanical limitations of switching between the battery and plug-pack, the ADDICT
®
will
typically switch off if the plug-pack is connected or disconnected.
Note: When the plug-pack is connected, the battery is electrically disconnected from the
ADDICT
®
, and therefore the plug-pack does not recharge the 9v battery.