Tridonic has launched a new generation of dimmable PCA ballasts that are equipped with an integrated SMART interface for the range of pre-programmed plugs. The resulting combination SMART interface SMART plug makes it simple to provide different configurations, without the need for special controllers. These SMART-Plugs save time in configuring lighting systems. By plugging them into the control gear, predefined settings are transferred to the control gear without the need for any software.
There is the SMART Plug Ma, which stands for the ‘Maintenance’ function. Configuration settings for the ballast are stored on this plug as are all the parameters that are set on the ballast. The device parameters are constantly and automatically matched between the ballast and the SMART-Plug during operation.
The SMART Plug cF provides a simple means of configuring the corridorFUNCTION in combination with an external motion sensor. SMART Plug cF 1min offers a one minute dwell time at a dimming level of ten percent and then the luminaires are switched off. Use SMART Plug cF 30min if you want the dwell time to be 30 minutes.
SMART-Plug Gr is used to assign the ballast to a particular DALI group. There are four types of plug available – A, B, C and D. A ballast is assigned to a DALI group by inserting the SMART-Plug. This is a simple way of achieving DALI grouping of luminaires without the need for software.
The possible combinations of plug and Tridonic PCA ballasts are as follows – the EXCEL version supports all three functions, namely corridorFUNCTION, Grouping and Maintenance. The BASIC and ECO versions only support the corridorFUNCTION.
SMART sensors for daylight control or presence detection can also be operated via the interface. They will operate even in large halls and other rooms with ceiling heights of up to ten metres.
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