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Description

The RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board is a lighting communication master board for controlling evaluation boards for various lighting communication standards. It supports DALI, DMX512, and infrared communication protocols. It is applicable to DALI multi-master operation and various DALI test standards*1.

This board is equipped with a Pmod™ interface connector, enabling connection of various sensors, etc. It is also equipped with a capacitive touch key sensor, so operation by touch key sensor is possible.

*1. Refer to RTK7RL23LMP00000BJ Schematics Rev. B (R20UT5251EJ0100) for the circuit diagram corresponding to DALI test standards.

Features

  • Equipped with an RL78/G23 16-bit microcontroller 48-pin, ROM: 128KB, RAM: 16KB
  • Equipped with capacitive touch key sensor
  • Programs can be written and debugged via the COM Port communication by connecting it to a PC with a USB cable
  • Pmod™ interface comes standard
  • Support for various RL78 software and tools

Applications

Type Title Date
Manual - Development Tools PDF 363 KB 日本語
Application Note PDF 1.98 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The document details a sample application implementing DALI-2 Absolute Input Device functionality using the RL78/G23 microcontroller. It supports IEC 62386 standards 101ed.2.1, 103ed.1.0, and 302ed.1.0, processing Manchester encoded DALI signals via RL78/G23 peripherals. The Input Device uses a potentiometer to generate Input Notification Events as 16-bit Forward Frames, enabling control of DALI subnet devices. It covers hardware setup, software environment construction with CC-RL and IAR, driver layers, application layers, and debugging procedures. Operation confirmation includes specific microcontroller, board, input device, clock, voltage, and software versions. The document also includes detailed software architecture, flowcharts, and configuration settings for building compliant DALI-2 input devices.
Application Note PDF 2.15 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The document details a sample application implementing DALI-2 Input Device functionality using the RL78/G23 microcontroller, specifically for a light sensor (Instance Type 4). It supports IEC 62386 standards 101, 103, and 304. The application processes Manchester encoded DALI signals via RL78/G23 peripherals to enable communication. It includes hardware and software setup instructions for development environments (e2 studio and IAR), device configuration, and debugging. The sample operates at 3.3V, 32 MHz, with current consumption of 31.30mA during DALI commands. The software stack covers driver layers, libraries, and application layers to manage DALI communication and sensor input notification events.
Application Note PDF 2.10 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The sample application implements a DALI-2 Input Device Occupancy Sensor using the RL78/G23 microcontroller, supporting IEC 62386-101, 103, and 303 standards. It processes Manchester encoded DALI signals via RL78/G23 peripherals and uses a Movement Sensor as the physical signal processor to detect occupancy. The sensor issues Input Notification Events as Forward Frames per the 303ed.1.0 specification, enabling communication with DALI Control Gear. The application includes detailed hardware and software setup instructions, development environment configurations (CC-RL and IAR), driver layers, and calibration methods to facilitate standard-compliant DALI communication and device operation.
Application Note PDF 2.43 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The sample application implements a DALI-2 Input Device Push Button using the RL78/G23 microcontroller, supporting IEC 62386-101, 103, and 301 standards. It processes Manchester encoded DALI signals via peripheral functions for standard-compliant communication. The Input Device features a single push button linked to a touch key that issues Input Notification Events as Forward Frames per the 301ed.1.0 specification. The application includes detailed hardware and software setup instructions, development environment configurations for CC-RL and IAR, and layered driver architecture descriptions. It confirms operation conditions such as clock frequency, voltage, current consumption, and software components used. The document guides building, debugging, and calibrating the device for DALI-2 certification support.
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.20 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.34 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.19 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.22 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.94 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 1.42 MB 日本語
Manual - Development Tools PDF 2.08 MB 日本語
Other PDF 304 KB 日本語
Application Note PDF 1.79 MB 日本語
AI-generated Summary: The initial firmware enables the RL78/G23 lighting communication master board to support DALI, DMX512, and infrared communication protocols. It provides two main features: standalone operation using nine touch keys for DALI and infrared commands, and master controller GUI communication via DALI or DMX512. The firmware handles signal modulation, including Manchester code output for DALI, using on-board peripherals. It is designed for users familiar with DALI and DMX512 standards and requires adaptation when ported to other microcontrollers. The document details hardware and software setup, communication protocols, peripheral configurations, and debugging procedures.
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Software & Tools

Software & Tools

Software title
Software type
Company
DALI Master Controller GUI
The DALI Master Controller GUI controls the RL78/G23 Lighting Communication Master Evaluation Board.
Code Generator Renesas
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Sample Code

Sample Code

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Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RL|V;IAR Compiler for RL78|v.]
Log in to Download ZIP 17.63 MB 日本語
Application: Industrial
Compiler: CC-RL, ICCRL78 Function: Application Example IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWRL78
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RL|V;IAR Compiler for RL78|v.]
Log in to Download ZIP 17.37 MB 日本語
Application: Industrial
Compiler: CC-RL, ICCRL78 Function: Application Example IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWRL78
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RL|V;IAR Compiler for RL78|v.]
Log in to Download ZIP 17.27 MB 日本語
Application: Industrial
Compiler: CC-RL, ICCRL78 Function: Application Example IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWRL78
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RL|V;IAR Compiler for RL78|v.]
Log in to Download ZIP 23.58 MB 日本語
Application: Industrial
Compiler: CC-RL, ICCRL78 Function: Application Example IDE: e2 studio, IAR EWRL78
Sample Code
[Toolchains=CC-RL|V1.11]
Log in to Download ZIP 7.21 MB 日本語
Application: Industrial
Compiler: CC-RL Function: Application Example, Communication Interface, Driver or Library, Other peripherals IDE: e2 studio
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