DALI

DALI (DALIa, DALIb) is a digital communication protocol designed specifically for lighting circuits. DALI is very suitable for making scenes and getting feedback on faulty lamps. Therefore, it is ideal in combination with building automation, where remote monitoring and service reports are required. DALI was introduced in 1999 by manufacturers of electronic ballasts who wanted a standardized digital control protocol for electronic ballasts. It is made so that it is effortless to install and configure. All actuators, controllers, and sensors are connected with one communication cable.

The DALI system comprises electronic ballasts, switches, sensors, control interfaces, and 1-10 V controllers. DALI is not a building automation system but only a lighting management system. Of course, the DALI system, with the use of different interfaces, can be an easy (and cheaper) addition to various building automation systems such as, e.g., BACnet, Lonworks, or KNX.

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