ST STM32F1 Series - Running the PC Software for DALI-STM32; Basic Commands

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Running the PC software for DALI-STM32 UM1728

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6 Running the PC software for DALI-STM32

The ST7 DALI user interface is available with STM8 DALI example (AN3298). Use the

“PowerControl” file in the following path of STM8 package:

STM8Sx_AN3298_FW_V2.0.0\Utilities\PC_Software\ST7 DALI Master.

The user interface consists of a main window and 5 other windows. The main window is

always visible.

Select “View” menu to choose other visible windows.

Figure 12. Main window

Following windows options appear in drop down menu:

Ballast grid window: ballasts found on the bus after a search light level slider window:

buttons and sliders for adjusting light level parameters selection window: buttons for

selecting groups scene window: buttons for selecting scenesDALI logger window: displays

all DALI commands sent.

6.1 Basic commands

Addressing the ballast

Select “Extras” menu in the main window and select item “Search for ballasts…”. The

following window appears:

Figure 13. Search for ballast window

Run a “Full Search”. When it is finished, run a “Quick Search”.

The master will find a ballast on the network. The ballast window shows the ballast as

shown in Figure 16.