What is BS EN IEC 62386-216 – Digital addressable lighting about?
BS EN IEC 62386-216:2018 is part of the BS EN 62386 series specifying a digital lighting interface, the communications protocols, physical hardware parameters, and modes of operation where applicable
BS EN IEC 62386-216:2018 This part of BS EN 62386 series specifies a bus system for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment which is in line with the requirements of IEC 61347 (all parts), with the addition of DC supplies.
This document is only applicable to IEC 62386-102:2014 and IEC 62386-102:2014/AMD1 — control gear that implements load referencing. Load referencing is a manufacturer specific method to determine the normal operating range of the currently connected load in order to detect and notify load deviations.
Who is BS EN IEC 62386-216 – Digital addressable lighting for?
BS EN IEC 62386-216 on Control gear of LED modules applies to:
- Lighting equipment design engineers
- Test laboratories
- Lighting equipment designers
This Part 216 of BS EN 62386 is intended to be used in conjunction with:
Part 101, which contains general requirements for system components;
Part 102, which contains general requirements for control gear.