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DALI Code Library
Beta code library available now
DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a standard lighting control protocol for large networked lighting systems. DALI provides bi-directional communications with uniquely addressed light sources. This allows for customized lighting schemes and the ability for the light source to relay information back to the controller (ie. light output level, color, energy usage, etc.).
- 'C' based firmware library
- Control Device (master) & Control Gear (slave) libraries
- Automated Commissioning
- Firmware implementation on any 8-bit PIC Microcontroller
- PIC Microcontroller Requirements
- (1) 8-bit timer / (1) 16-bit timer
- EEPROM or Emulated EEPROM (self-write Flash)
- ~4KW Flash Program memory footprint (final code size TBD)
- Compliance
- IEC 62386-101 (DALI general system requirements)
- IEC 62386-102 (DALI general system requirements – control gear)
- Future support for IEC 62386-2xx implementation (particular requirements for control gear; eg. LED, Fluorescent, etc.)
Downloads
Digitally Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) Communication
DALI Control Gear
DALI Code Library and Demonstration Code
DMX512A Code Library
DMX512A (Digital Multiplex) is a successor to 0-10V to provide dimming communication. Used heavily within stage and theatrical lighting applications, DMX512A provides unidirectional lighting communication and control of various stage effects.
- ‘C’ based firmware library
- Controller (master) & Receiver (slave) in a single library
- Simple API for ease of use
- Firmware implementation on any PIC Microcontroller
- PIC Microcontroller Requirements
- (1) EUSART
- (1) 16-bit timer
- ~1KW Flash Program memory footprint
- Compliance
- ANSI E1.11-2008 (USITT DMX512-A, Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories)
Downloads
DMX512A Code Library and Demonstration Code
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