Controls News 13
64
x
64
x
109
Products:
Communication in automation – no more«it doesn’t work»!
With the M-Bus master modules, Saia-Burgess
offers the possibility of connecting up to 240 M-Bus
counters directly onto Saia® PCD controllers. Installa-
tion without external level converter is simple, sus-
tainable and costeffective.
New:
Saia®PCD®Systemwith direct DALI integration
DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is
a system for the convenient control of synchro-
nized lighting appliances. The system, originally
developed as lighting for theater and film, has now
become an integral part of building technology for
simple and complex lighting tasks.
With the new DALI-interface modules, up to 256
DALI devices can connect directly to Saia® PCD
controllers. That's a big step forward compared to
the external converters popular with installers, op-
erators and programmers. One of the development
highlights of Saia-Burgess 2011. With demand-
based management concepts and intelligent light
management on the basis of Saia® PCD automation
systems, energy-optimized lighting concepts can
be created.
The installer will benefit from the integrated DALI
bus supply voltage, which eliminates the need for
additional external components, and can also be
switched off. The installation is very simple.
The module is plugged into I/O slots 0–3 of a
PCD1.M2, PCD2.M5, PCD3 or a smart-RIO, and
the DALI bus is connected directly to it! The
DALI-interface modules are available as plug-in
modules for the Saia® PCD1.M2 and PCD2.M5 under
the product code PCD2.F2610 for Saia® PCD3 and
the Smart-RIO PCD3.T666 they are available under
item number PCD3.F261.
The example shows the DALI connection with
Saia® PCD plug-in modules compared to com-
petitive products with external power supply, wire
bridges at the front, and mandatory release clamps.
Neither the DALI modules nor DALI bus terminals
can be plugged in there. The application software
can be created quickly and easily through the use of
pre-function boxes (FBoxes) with the graphical FUP-
LA engineering environment. The DALI communica-
tion driver block is usually used as a functional inter-
face with all other boxes on the underlying DALI bus.
Efficient FBoxes are available for addressing, and
for configuring DALI lamp parameters. Command
FBoxes then allow the selective switching and dim-
ming of lights and can detect their status, such as
automatic lighting control. External software tools
or gateways are not required.
Saia-Burgess is committed to «lean automation
technology» and is pursuing «Peace of Mind» for
its customers. The products can be used not only
in software engineering they are also ideal for as-
sembly and service. Each plug-in module and any
removable plugs have a secure ground connection
on the rear wall no «ifs and buts» it’s simple and
secure. Other excellent, functional solutions are
available from other suppliers. But the engineering
is complex, assembly is error prone, and servicing
can only be carried out by qualified personnel. This
is the exact opposite of «lean automation technolo-
gy» and results in unnecessary costs and stress over
the entire life cycle.
PCD1.M2xx0
PCD2.M5xx0
PCD3.Mxx0
PCD3.T666
Options and key data with DALI plug-in modules at a glance
up to 2
×
DALI
-
modules
max 128 lights
up to 4
×
DALI-
modules
max 256 lights
up to 4
×
DALI-
modules
max 256 lights
up to 4
×
DALI-
modules
max 256 lights
Options and key data with M-Bus at a glance
up to 2
×
M-Bus-
modules
max 480 counters
up to 4
×
M-Bus-
modules
max 960 counters
up to 4
×
M-Bus-
modules
max 960 counters
up to 4
×
M-Bus-
modules
max 960 counters
The integration of communication interfaces in Saia®PCD-
Systems is easy, safe and efficient; plug connections facilitate
service and maintenance.
Alpha PG5 DALI functional
components for commissioning,
operation and maintenance.
DALI Slave
DALI Slave
DALI Slave
DALI Slave
Linie 1
Linie 2
24
VDC
Concise and clearly
structured interfaces for
easier planning
Compare it with an ex-
cerpt from an installation
manual.
Non-lean: Wire bridges,
end termination and
external power supply.
