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DALI – the eas iest way to manage your wor ld of l ight
Word from the editorIt is a pleasure to present to you ourfirst
issue of DALI ENLIGHT. The aimis to share the growing success
anddevelopment of the DALI with themarket. This first issue
highlights ex-citing topics including updates onDALI, new DALI test
system and re-veals the winner of DALI Awards2012!
With nearly 70 participating mem-bers from all over the world
DALI isbecoming today’s true lighting stan-dard. We welcome new
membersand offer you the possibility to be in-volved in our various
technical andcommercial work groups.
For more information on DALI pleaserefer to our website
www.dali-ag.org.
We warmly welcome you to our boothat Light+Building (Hall 4.1,
FOY 18).
Peter van der Kolk,Board director AG DALI
AG DALI represents the members’ interests in connection with
DALI in the public domain. Its main activities include the
strategic approach, assurance of compatibility and generateinput
for further developments for incorporation in the technical
standard committee (IEC62386).
AG DALI is formed on the basis of the statute of the German
electrical and electronic manufacturers’ association ZVEI. AG DALI
is part of the ZVEI Product Division Lighting. TheAG DALI board of
director comprises senior representatives from Osram, Philips,
Helvar, Tridonic and Vossloh-Schwabe.
CONTENT02 DALI simplicity
05 Compatibility with DALI
06 Development of DALI
07 DALI Award 2012
08 DALI product hightlights
Introduction to AG DALI
In the last year the DALI share represented approximately 50%
out of all dimmable fluores-cent control gear in Europe (source:
official statistics ZVEI organisation, see graphic below).This
shows that DALI is clearly becoming the true standard for
professional lighting in Europe. Also international regions
recognise and show their interest in the DALI technology.
Growing success DALI
All members in AG DALI are offered the opportunity to actively
participate in the various workgroups. Currently there are four
active work groups, including standardisation &
interoper-ability, testing, marcom & training and new
technologies (e.g. wireless).
AG DALI Work Groups
DALI ENLIGHTThe official AG DALI newsletter
Issue 1 – Spring 2012 www.dali-ag.org
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DALI simplicity
DALI basicsModern lighting technology requires systems that are
flexible, sim-ple and that provide room-based lighting control with
just a few low-cost components. Its wiring needs to be easy,
minimum combinedwith user-friendly operation.
Installing and applying changes to traditional lighting
installations,like 1-10V solutions, generally are more challenging
and time consuming. More components are required in order to
createscenes, facilitate flexible grouping and to integrate
advanced func-tions like daylight-dependent control. The
illustration below showsthe simplicity of a DALI solution compared
to a traditional lightingsolution.
A DALI subnet is typically made up of 64 addressable lighting
de-vices. Installation is easy due to the free wiring topology up
to 300mand non-polarity sensitive 2-core cable (1.5mm²). Each DALI
subnetcan be programmed to have 16 groups with 16 scenes per
device.All changes to groups and scenes are fully digital, so that
the instal-lation hardware remains unchanged. In more advanced
installationsDALI devices can also be queried to provide status
feedback likelamp power and lamp hours.
DALI simplicity (feature & benefits)The Digital Addressable
Lighting Interface (DALI) is based on an international recognised
IEC standard for intelli-gent and easy management of lighting
equipment. The standard incorporates several parts that provide
controland monitoring functionality for Ballasts, Emergency gear
and LED gear; expanding to Lighting Controls in thenear future.
Its digital simplicity and flexibility enables customers to
create solutions that easy-to-use, robust, interoperable and above
all affordable. DALI has proven its reliability for many years, and
will continue to develop and supportthe growing demands for
professional lighting.
Article by Nicolai Heber, Osram
1 – 10 V solution: Al least one 2-way switching/dimmingactuator
is needed per room.
DALI solution: More functions – fewer components. With just two
wires at the output the interface has thesame functionality as 16
switching/dimming
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So in summary DALI meets the flexibility, intelligence and
simplicitydemands and overcomes the restraints of some less
flexible tradi-tional lighting solutions. Additionally DALI
provides a perfect build-ing block for reliable local control and
integration with morecomplex network systems, such as Building
Management Systems(BMS).
Integrating DALI in larger networks Having 64 addressable DALI
devices is in practice sufficient forstand-alone single room
lighting solutions e.g. single cell office ormeeting room. However
in larger installations there might be a needfor integrating
hundreds or even thousands of DALI devices. In such case different
manufacturers offer so called DALI gateways,which can network
multiple DALI subnets (see 01). Some common
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examples include: ETHERNET (TCP/IP), BACNET, EIB/KNX and
LONgateways. These networks offer a backbone for integrated
buildingcontrol to combine e.g. HVAC and Lighting. Nevertheless
DALI isstill important in offering a flexible, intelligent and
standardised locallighting interface.
Application example - Conference RoomFollowing application
highlights the benefits of DALI practically. In the example below
(see 02) a typical conference room is shown, whereall lights have
been connected via a single DALI subnet. As the de-vices are
digitally programmable, the Lighting Designer has chosento create 4
x groups to virtually separate the accent lighting fromthe
functional lighting. This gives the Lighting Designer control
ofeach individual group allowing to creating different lighting
scenes.
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International standard IEC 62386� Interchangeability of
different manufacturers’ equipment� Designed specifically for
commercial and architectural lighting� Future-proof
Cost-effectiveness� Intelligent lighting management (maximizing
service life and
saving energy)� Low installation costs (simple wiring, fewer and
low-cost
components)� Low maintenance costs
Simple planning and installation� Single-cable solution (no
additional bus cable required)� Simple wiring (no observance of
polarity, any topology)
� Flexible lighting design
Versatility� Freely addressable DALI operating devices for
scalable lighting
scenes (from workplace to room, to floor, to building)� Lighting
group configuration and reconfiguration by software
(no hard-wiring and rewiring)� Interoperability with building
management systems
Digital system� Distributed intelligence (no external switching
relays, local stor-
age of up to 16 lighting scenes on one DALI operating device)�
Automated functions (e.g. sensor controlled dimming and
switching)� Individual status reporting and system
monitoring
Reception welcome
Lecture Slide presentation Discussion
Since all devices are digitally programmable one can easily
createdifferent scenes, without making changes to wiring. The
imagesbelow demonstrate how the room can change its ambiance at
the touch of a button. More advanced functions, like
scheduledevents and occupancy sensors, can bring further energy
savingbenefits.
DALI benefits at a glanceWhether you are an architect, lighting
designer, installer, facility manager or building owner, DALI will
bring benefits to all stakeholdersinvolved. DALI, simply
ingenious!
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Compatibility with DALI test system
Controllable lighting systems are the key for energy saving in
buildings and outdoor lighting installations. Addition-ally they
provide benefits like increased comfort and safety. DALI was
developed as an international lighting stan-dard. It allows
manufacturers around the world to offer intelligent and dimmable
luminaires.
Moreover it promotes interoperability between DALI products from
any manufacturer. DALI components are pro-duced worldwide by many
manufacturers based on the IEC 62386 standard.
Article by Uli Mathis, Tridonic
The DALI test systems are controlled by central software, which
hasbeen developed on behalf of AG DALI. All AG DALI members
havefree access to this software. The test system enables them to
ap-prove products against the full requirements, and obtain a
productDALI logo. The test procedure has to be executed by skilled
engi-neers with experience in digital control systems. Companies
who donot have their own DALI test equipment can use the services
of twoindependent test houses that both have DAIL test systems.
Lighting systems must be robust; whether installations
areequipped with DALI products from the same manufacturer, or
mixedDALI products from other manufacturers, this must not affect
thecorrect functioning of the system.
The DALI logo is strictly owned and trademarked by ZVEI. The
DALIlogo can only be applied on products from AG DALI members,
who
successfully passed the interoperabilitytest on the official
DALI test system.The DALI test system gives the end-
user reassurance that products marked with the DALI logo can
betrusted. The AG DALI organisation will actively monitor abuse of
theuse of the DALI logo on products, aiming to achieve the most
reli-able global lighting standard.
Registration processFollowing main conditions will have to be
fulfilled in order to apply the DALI logo on products. The first
registration is expected mid this year,when version 2 of IEC 62386
is available as a stable draft.
1. The manufacturer must have a signed Trade Mark Agreement with
ZVEI and be a member of AG DALI.2. Product registration is based on
the conformity with the IEC 62386 standard as well as a positive
test result with the DALI test system. 3. The product, and its test
results, will be registered with AG DALI.
ProbitLab by LichtVision Test protocol by ProbitBench
Recently AG DALI introduced a DALI test system aiming to
safeguardthe highest interoperability quality for lighting systems.
Manufactur-ers can test their DALI products under predefined
conditions throughAG DALI approved test hardware and software. The
DALI test sys-tem receives regular updates to the incorporate the
latest enhance-ments and additions of the IEC standard. The test
system is availableto all AG DALI members and ensures the
interoperability of DALIproducts. Products that fulfil the IEC
62386 standard, and complywith the DALI test system, are allowed to
carry the official DALI logo.
International standard IEC 62386The standard is specified by IEC
(International Electro-technicalCommission). Until now, eight parts
of the norm were worked out inthe standard to take into account the
different characteristics oflight sources like fluorescent lamps,
high pressure discharge lamps,low voltage halogen lamps, GLS and
LED’s. This specification alsodescribes the control of emergency
lighting as well as the colourcontrol for LED and other light
sources. DALI control gear is inter-changeable. Independent of the
manufacturer, products marked withthe DALI logo can be installed in
the same installation and will fulfilthe commands specified in IEC
62386.
Standardised test method to secure compatibilityElectronic
design solutions may look equal, however in practice theymay differ
slightly from one another. AG DALI developed a standard-ised test
method to minimise the product discrepancies betweendifferent
brands. It allows each manufacturer to test their
productcompatibility against the official DALI specification. At
present morethan 40 such test systems are in use worldwide,
contributing to-wards the compatibility and interoperability of the
different DALIcomponents.
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Development of IEC 62386Article by Norbert Wittig, Vossloh
Schwabe
The IEC 62386 defines the technical requirements which are base
for the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI). This
standard is under-going constant development by the Technical
Committees (TC).
The title of this international family product standard also
acts as the name for the AG DALI. The standard family comprises
both general andparticular elements, as shown in the table below.
This table provides a snap shot concerning today’s status of the
various elements of the standard. For instance part 300, particular
requirements for control devices, is in a preparation stage.
At present the experts of IEC TC34 are working on the edition 2
of the standard. The publication for edition 2 is estimated
2013-2014. Main topics in edition 2 include: � Enhanced definition
of the timing and tolerances� Consistent and equal definition of
the different functions across all IEC 62386 parts
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface – Part 100 General
Requirements
62386-101: System PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09 Stability date
2012
62386-102: Control Gear PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09 Stability
date 2012, 939/DC for Amdt. 1: 949/INF
62386-103: Control Devices – interface assess 2CD Second CD
Stability date 2012, 830/NP; 851A/RVN; 928/CD;952A/CC; 967/CD2;
986/CC
62386-104: Control Devices – data format In preparation
62386-105: Control Devices – device description In
preparation
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface – Part 200 Particular
Requirements for Control Gear
62386-201: Fluorescent Lamps PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09
Stability date 2012
62386-202: Emergency Lighting PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09
Stability date 2012
62386-203: HID Lamps PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09 Stability date
2012
62386-204: Low Voltage Halogen Lamps PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09
Stability date 2012
62386-205: Incandescent Lamps PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09
Stability date 2012
62386-206: Conversion into D.C. Voltage PUB 1. Ed. published:
06/09 Stability date 2012
62386-207: LED Modules PUB 1. Ed. published: 08/09 Stability
date 2012
62386-208: Switching Function PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/09
Stability date 2012
62386-209: Colour Control PUB 1. Ed. published: 06/11 Stability
date 2013
62386-210: Sequencer PUB 1. Ed. published: 04/11 Stability date
2013
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface – Part 300 Particular
Requirements for Control Devices
62386-301: Control Device – Buttons Switches In preparation
62386-302: Control Device – Rotaries Sliders In preparation
62386-303: Control Device – Motion Detectors In preparation
62386-304: Control Device – Light Sensors In preparation
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Application highlights
DALI Award 2012
First winner: Cinema Lido di Venezia
Company: OSRAM SPA. viale dell’innovazione 3 20126 Milano,
Italy
Mr. Erich Koenberg
Description: To ensure consistency with the original
architecturalstyle, the choice fell on a solution that would
combine cutting edgefluorescent lamps, LED technology and control
systems (LMS). Un-like the previous system based on old concept T8
lamps, the newproject exploited the modern LUMILUX High Output T5
SeamlessWarm White lamps managed through a DALI interface. The
DALIProfessional system installed in Sala Grande is designed for
creatingand controlling both static and dynamic lighting scenarios,
besidesmanaging groups of lighting fixtures, in order to make the
most of allcontroller features. DALI is particularly recommended
for applica-tions that require management of groups of fixtures,
choice of set-tings and sensor-based lighting control.
Second winner: Corus Quay
Company: Fifth Light Technology Ltd.1155 North Service Rd W,
Unit 7Oakville, ON L6M 3E3, Canada
Mr. Derek Zwiep
Description: The recently constructed Corus Quay facility has
servedas the catalyst for the remediation of Toronto’s eastern
waterfront,combining clean design with innovative and efficient
technologies.The eight-storey glass clad structure takes full
advantage of availabledaylight and was designed to LEED Gold
standards. The DALI lightingcontrol system was designed to be
flexible, adaptable, and scalable,while ensuring that the
facility’s power quality was maintained for theprotection of the
sensitive radio and television broadcasting equip-ment in use. The
use of an open, international standard protocol en-sured that the
client would have a variety of options to meet theirchanging needs
in the future.
Third winner: Zayed University
Company: Tridonic Middle East (FZE)P.O.Box 17972Jebel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mr. Mohammad Darwish
Description: Enhanced control, significant cost savings and ease
ofconfiguration were all key factors in the choice of winDIM@net
light-ing management at the new Zayed University in Abu Dhabi.The
Abu Dhabi campuses of Zayed University broke ground in 2009with a
tight schedule which saw the completion of the prestigiousproject
having been completed in October 2011 and opening itsdoors to its
students in the same month. The design brief for thelighting
included a requirement for daylight and occupancy control ofall
class rooms and many other areas, and DALI protocol was identi-fied
as offering the best solution for the lighting management.
ImprintPublisher AG DALI, ZVEI Product Division Lighting, Lyoner
Straße 9, 60528 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel. ++49 69 6302-350, E-Mail [email protected],Fax ++49 69
6302-400, www.dali-ag.org
Design rfw. kommunikation, Darmstadt Printed by Künzel Druck
GmbH, Darmstadt
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Product highlights
Company: Erco www.erco.com
Category: LED luminaires
Description: ERCO’s Light Board has been optimised for
exhibitionand presentation lighting, with exchangeable
characteristics for a luminous flux ranging from low to high. Light
Board spotlights areavailable as DALI compatible Light Clients,
which can be individuallyprogrammed, for example by using the ERCO
Light System.
Company: Mackwell www.mackwell.com
Category: Emergency gear
Description: Mackwell’s new ELEDD emergency module is designedto
convert high power LED luminaires into emergency. The
ELEDDincorporates DALI, with fault monitoring and reporting
features. Op-erational versatility combined with a wide range of
accessories en-ables the system to keep pace with progress in LED
and DALItechnology.
Company: Helvarwww.helvar.com
Category: LED drivers
Description: Helvar’s new 30W DALI LED driver is designed for
commercial indoor LED applications, with long life time 50khrs.
Itprovides high efficiency (> 0.86) and smooth DALI dimming 1%
–100%. An optional strain relief allows the driver to be used as
independent device outside the luminaire.
Company: Tridonicwww.tridonic.com
Category: Emergency
Description: Tridonic’s new emergency lighting unit EM powerLED
10 W PRO can control LED lamps with rated voltages up to 24 V
innormal and emergency operating modes. In normal mode, the
lumi-nous flux of the lamps can be dimmed from 100 to 10% by
DALIsignals.
Company: Osramwww.osram.com
Category: Electronic ballasts
Description: The innovative dimmable ECG family QTi DALI offers
avariety of best in class features such as Energy Efficiency Index
EEIA1, automatic lamp detection, an optimized preheat start
within0.6sec and an outstanding lifetime of about 100.000 hours.
Itsmultilamp technology enables automatic lamp detection.
New ELEDD by Mackwell
The Helvar 30 W DALI LED driver
QTi DALI by Osram
EM powerLED 10W PRO by Tridonic
To receive your regular AG DALI Enlight copy, please register at
www.dali-ag.org
Light Board by Erco