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Introduction to IEC 62386-306: Expanding Data Input Capabilities in DALI Systems within zencontrol

Creation date: 3/4/2025 4:01 PM    Updated: 3/4/2025 4:03 PM   306 decibel humidity instances people counting sales smp temperature third party
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https://lumenation.jitbit.com/helpdesk/KB/View/83142246-introduction-to-the-zencontrol-passive-infra-red-multisensorThe IEC 62386 standard is a globally recognized protocol for the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI), ensuring interoperability and reliability in lighting control systems. Among its many parts, IEC 62386-306 plays a crucial role in defining the requirements and functionalities for input devices within a DALI network.

What is IEC 62386-306?

IEC 62386-306 is a part of the broader IEC 62386-300 standard, which specifically deals with input devices beyond the standard switch inputs and occupancy sensors. It outlines the communication, data transmission, and operational standards for devices that provide input signals to a DALI network, enabling more advanced and responsive lighting control systems.

Examples of this include temperature, humidity, sound level or air quality sensors.

How IEC 62386-306 Integrates with DALI Networks

DALI systems provide a two-way communication framework where input devices can send control signals and receive feedback. Through IEC 62386-306, input devices can:

  • Transmit user or sensor-generated data to lighting controllers.

  • Enable adaptive lighting control based on real-time input.

  • Function seamlessly within a standardized DALI ecosystem.

How to use this with zencontrol

As of firmware 2.1.00 of zencontrol application controllers, it is now possible to map a system variable to a 306 instance and use this to trigger a sequence, allowing for wider control of your building automation system.

Examples of this include:
  • Activating a fan when the air quality reaches a certain threshold.
  • Closing blinds when the temperature begins to get too high
  • Using sound levels to detect occupancy
  • Adjusting an air conditioner to compensate for higher people counts

As of the creation of this article, the zencontrol zc-pms-iot-2sw-r includes a variety of these sensors that now allow for this level of logic to be applied to your project. For more information on this sensor, please see the following article
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