Lighting Communications Development Platform Intelligent Lighting & Control Solutions Summary Irrespective of the lighting technology, the ability to effectively control the light source is essential. Beyond a simple on/off switch, advanced lighting control provides the opportunity to provide additional intelligence and increased energy savings. The ability to dim any light source is the most common requirement of a light controllerbut is a potential obstacle. Most legacy dimmers are simple triac dimmers that can vary the light output of an incandescent light source from Features 0100%. These vary the brightness by chopping the AC The Lighting Communications Development Platform line voltage and controlling the effective power to the lamp, provides a universal lighting development platform for the thereby varying the light output. These methods function creation of communications enabled lighting applications. well with incandescent sources, as well as some specially The Lighting Communications Development Platform designed CFL ballasts, but do not function properly with consists of: most existing drivers or ballasts. In order to effectively dim Main communications board LED and fluorescent, specialized methods such as varying PWM frequency or variable current is requiredthis is easily Prototyping board implemented with electronic dimming controllers. Communications interface adapters (DALI, DMX512A, future protocol support (eg. RF)) Functions such as dimming and timers are common, but The following is required: intelligent control provides opportunities to enrich the user experience and increase value. Incremental energy Minimum of (2) main or (2) prototyping boards savings can be provided by potentially integrating elements Minimum (2) adapters such as energy management and harvesting (ie. solar), Connected via appropriate cabling ambient light compensation (reducing light output based RJ45 patch cable on other localized light sources), and occupancy or motion DMX512A 5-pin barrel cable sensing. Further intelligence includes the ability to create DALI 2-wire lighting networks that communicate both locally, as well as The communication platform is compatible with to remote locations. This allows for the ability to increase commercially available DALI/DMX512A products and energy savings further and reduce maintenance cost can be integrated into existing lighting networks during via items such as fixed light output in lighting arrays (ie. development or utilized with multiple communication street lamps, large rooms, etc.), monitoring light output, platforms to simulate large lighting networks. and providing real-time operating issues. Additionally, this offers the ability to integrate lighting into other system To further ease in development, code libraries for both topologies such as security systems or automation & DMX512A and DALI are available as a FREE download. Go control. Aesthetically, lighting control offers the ability to to www.microchip.com/lightingcomms to get started. support custom mood lighting by varying brightness, color, Learn more about Intelligent Lighting and Control and color temperatureacross large lighting arrays. 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Example Con guration DALI/DMX512A DALI/DMX512A DALI/DMX512A DALI/DMX512A Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter Existing DALI/DMX Network Main/Prototyping Main/Prototyping Main/Prototyping Main/Prototyping Board Board Board BoardMain Communication Board (DM160214) Prototyping Communication Board (AC160214) Populated with PIC16F1947 for Populated with PIC16F1947 user interface, communications, for user interface and and LED control communications 4-channel constant current Univer sal Communications control with RGBW color Adapter Interface mixing and dimming DALI, DMX512A, and Slider potentiometer for dimming control future support Universal Communications Adapter Interface Master & Slave support for both DALI and DMX512A DALI, DMX512A, and future support DALI commissioning and support for custom zones & scenes Master & Slave support for DALI and DMX512A Customizable capabilities DALI commissioning and support for custom zones & scenes Populated with MCP16322 for 5V power conversion LCD display & push button user interface Bread boarding space for customized lighting development Customizable capabilities 912V Power supply input Populated with MCP6004 op amp for current feedback Populated with MCP16322 for 5V power conversion DMX512A Adapter (DM160214-2) Populated with Cree XLamp MC-E Color delivering red, XLR5 & RJ45 connectors green, royal-blue, and white in a single LEDhigh lumen Isolated transceiver output in a small form factor Bi-directional communication Populated with LEDnLIGHT collimator LLC19N optic and termination (jumper option) holder by Gaggione for high quality color mixing and tight beam control FREE DMX512A C Library 912V Power supply input Demonstration code All code resides within the PIC16F1947 on DALI Adapter (DM160214-1) main/prototype board Screw terminals & RJ45 connectors Isolated DALI interface Current limited DALI power supply (jumper option) FREE DALI C Library Demonstration code All code resides within the PIC16F1947 on main/prototype board Available separately or as a kit to get started quickly DALI Starter Kit (DV160214-1) DMX512A Starter Kit (DV160214-2) (2) Main boards (2) Main boards (1) Prototyping board (1) Prototyping board (2) DALI adapters (2) DMX512A adapters 9V International power supply 9V International power supply RJ45 Patch cable RJ45 Patch cable Download the latest collateral and FREE DMX512A/DALI code libraries at www.microchip.com/lightingcomms. www.microchip.com/lighting Visit our web site for additional product information and to locate your local sales office. 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