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Electrical Component Parameter Reference

An open technical reference for electrical component types, their applications, and selection parameters.

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Device description

DALI Controller

Digital Addressable Lighting Interface controller for configuration, control, and diagnostics of DALI devices.

A DALI controller performs the Application Controller role in a lighting system and manages control gear and input devices over the DALI bus. It may provide addressing, grouping, scenes, level control, colour control, and scheduling.

In DALI-2 systems, supported Device Types, Input Devices, Instance Types, events, and operation with multiple Application Controllers are important. Advanced devices may support lamp and control-gear diagnostics, energy data, emergency lighting, and firmware updates.

Selection criteria include number of DALI lines, control-gear and input-device capacity, bus power, DALI-2 functions, commissioning, diagnostics, supervisory interface, and compliance with applicable IEC 62386 parts.

Components in this subcategory

This subcategory includes DALI and DALI-2 controllers for lighting control, scenes, input devices, emergency lighting, and diagnostics.

Available parameters

DALI Controller

151 parameters
General6
Product Series

Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.

Application

Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.

Intended Use

Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.

Installation Location

Permissible installation location of the product: indoors, outdoors, in a technical area, or as part of equipment.

Installation Environment

Environmental conditions under which installation and operation of the product are permitted.

Orientation

Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.

Dimensions4
Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.

Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.

Depthmm

External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.

Net Weightkg

Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.

Capacity and Layout12
DALI Line Count

Number of independently controlled DALI lines or subnets provided by the product.

Maximum DALI Control Gear per Line

Maximum number of individually addressable DALI control gear supported on one line.

Maximum DALI Control Devices per Line

Maximum number of individually addressable DALI control devices supported on one line.

DALI Short Addressing Supported

Indicates support for individual DALI short-address communication.

DALI Group Addressing Supported

Indicates support for DALI group-address communication.

DALI Broadcast Addressing Supported

Indicates support for DALI broadcast commands.

Maximum DALI Group Count per Line

Maximum number of DALI control-gear groups supported on one line.

Maximum DALI Scene Count per Control Gear

Maximum number of DALI scenes supported per connected control gear.

DALI Address Scan Supported

Indicates that connected DALI short addresses can be scanned or enumerated.

Maximum DALI Colour TemperatureK

Maximum correlated colour temperature supported by the DALI colour-control application.

Maximum DALI Fade Times

Maximum supported or configurable DALI fade time.

Maximum DALI Memory Bank Count

Maximum number of DALI memory banks accessible or supported where declared by the manufacturer.

Materials and Finish8
Material

Primary material from which the product is manufactured.

Material Grade

Grade, alloy, class, or technical designation of the product's primary material.

Color

Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.

RAL Color

Designation of the product's primary surface colour according to the RAL colour system.

Surface Finish

Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.

Surface Treatment

Technological surface treatment applied to modify its protective, mechanical, or decorative properties.

Coating Type

Type of protective, functional, or decorative coating applied to the surface.

Coating Material

Material or chemical basis of the coating applied to the surface of the product or one of its parts.

Mounting and Installation15
Mounting Type

Installation arrangement permitted by the product design, such as wall-mounted, flush-mounted, floor-mounted, or another specified mounting type.

Mounting Method

Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.

Mounting Surface

Type of surface or supporting base to which the product may be fixed.

Number of Mounting Holes

Number of holes provided in the product for mechanical fixing.

Mounting Hole Diametermm

Diameter of the hole provided for a fixing element used when mounting the product.

Mounting Hole Shape

Geometric shape of the hole intended for mechanical fixing of the product.

Horizontal Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the horizontal direction.

DIN Rail Type

Profile type of the DIN rail installed in the product or specified for compatible mounting.

Vertical Mounting Hole Spacingmm

Distance between the centres of mounting holes in the vertical direction.

Mounting Pattern Widthmm

Horizontal dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.

Mounting Pattern Heightmm

Vertical dimension of the mounting pattern between the outermost fixing points of the product.

Mounting Screw Size

Size designation of the screw, bolt, or other threaded fastener used for mounting the product.

Mounting Thread

Designation of the thread provided in the product's mounting holes or fixing elements.

Mounting Tightening TorqueNm

Tightening torque recommended or permitted for fasteners during product installation.

Fasteners Included

Indicates whether the required fasteners are included with the product.

Electrical Parameters23
Supply Current Type

Type of electrical current for which the product's main supply circuit is intended.

Rated VoltageV

Voltage value assigned to the product by the manufacturer for specified application conditions and characteristics.

Rated AC VoltageV

Rated RMS value of alternating voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.

Rated DC VoltageV

Rated direct voltage assigned to the product by the manufacturer.

Maximum Operating VoltageV

Maximum voltage at which continuous operation of the product is permitted under the conditions declared by the manufacturer.

Minimum Operating VoltageV

Minimum voltage at which the manufacturer guarantees the intended operating mode of the product.

Rated FrequencyHz

AC frequency assigned to the product for normal operating conditions.

Nominal DALI Bus VoltageV

Nominal manufacturer-declared DALI bus voltage.

Minimum DALI Bus VoltageV

Minimum permissible DALI bus operating voltage.

Maximum DALI Bus VoltageV

Maximum permissible DALI bus operating voltage.

DALI Bus Current ConsumptionA

Maximum or manufacturer-declared current consumed by the product from the DALI bus.

DALI Bus Powered

Indicates that the product can obtain operating power from the DALI bus.

Maximum DALI Bus Cable Lengthmm

Maximum manufacturer-supported DALI bus cable length under the declared installation conditions.

Integrated DALI Bus Power Supply

Indicates that a DALI bus power supply is integrated into the product.

DALI Guaranteed Supply CurrentA

Guaranteed current that the DALI bus power supply can continuously provide to connected devices.

DALI Maximum Supply CurrentA

Highest current that the DALI bus power supply may provide.

Advanced DALI Bus Power Supply Supported

Indicates support for the advanced bus-power-supply functionality defined for applicable DALI systems.

DALI Bus Power Status Indication Supported

Indicates local or remote indication of DALI bus-power status.

DALI Bus Voltage Monitoring Supported

Indicates that DALI bus voltage can be monitored or reported.

DALI Bus Current Monitoring Supported

Indicates that DALI bus load current can be monitored or reported.

DALI Bus Power Supply Diagnostics Supported

Indicates diagnostic monitoring of DALI bus-power-supply state and faults.

DALI AUX Power Supply Supported

Indicates support for the DALI auxiliary power-supply functionality defined by applicable DALI specifications.

DALI Power-On Level Configurable

Indicates support for configuring the DALI power-on level of applicable connected control gear.

Protection and Safety7
IP Rating

Degree of enclosure protection against access to hazardous parts and ingress of solid objects and water, designated by the IP code.

IK Rating

Class of enclosure resistance to external mechanical impacts designated by the IK code.

Impact EnergyJ

Mechanical impact energy that the product or enclosure can withstand in the specified test.

NEMA Enclosure Rating

Enclosure type or rating under the NEMA system characterizing the conditions and types of external influences against which protection is provided.

Ingress Protection Certified

Indicates whether the declared ingress protection of the enclosure has been verified by certification or testing.

DALI Bus Automatic Restart after Short Circuit

Indicates automatic shutdown and restart of the DALI bus power supply after a short-circuit condition.

DALI Bus Short-Circuit Indication Supported

Indicates that a short circuit on the DALI bus can be detected and indicated.

Environmental Conditions16
Minimum Operating Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Maximum Operating Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.

Minimum Storage Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Maximum Storage Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during storage of the product while not in operation.

Minimum Transport Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.

Maximum Transport Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature permitted during transportation of the product.

Minimum Installation Temperature°C

Minimum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Maximum Installation Temperature°C

Maximum ambient temperature at which the manufacturer permits installation of the product.

Minimum Relative Humidity%

Minimum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Maximum Relative Humidity%

Maximum relative air humidity permitted for the declared operating or test condition.

Non-Condensing Humidity

Indicates whether the permissible humidity value applies only to non-condensing conditions.

Maximum Installation Altitudem

Maximum altitude above sea level at which the product may be installed without exceeding the declared conditions.

Minimum Installation Altitudem

Minimum altitude relative to sea level for which the manufacturer specifies permissible installation conditions.

Altitude Derating Required

Indicates whether the permissible product load must be reduced as installation altitude increases.

Vibration Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to vibration has been verified under the declared conditions.

Mechanical Shock Resistant

Indicates whether the product's resistance to short-duration mechanical shocks has been verified.

Special Features39
Supported DALI Versions

DALI protocol generations supported by the product or by connected control gear.

Supported DALI Roles

DALI system roles implemented or supported by the product.

DALI Application Controller Modes

Single-master and multi-master application-controller modes supported by the product.

DALI Bus Polarity Independent

Indicates that the DALI bus connection does not require polarity-sensitive wiring.

DALI Commissioning Methods

Methods supported for discovery, addressing and commissioning of DALI devices.

DALI Device Identification Supported

Indicates support for retrieving or displaying manufacturer-declared DALI device identity information.

DALI Device Replacement Supported

Indicates that replacement of a connected DALI device can be assisted by the controller or commissioning system.

DALI Device Parameter Backup Supported

Indicates that configuration data of connected DALI devices can be backed up.

DALI Device Parameter Restore Supported

Indicates that backed-up configuration data can be restored to compatible DALI devices.

DALI Event Messages Supported

Indicates support for event messages from DALI-2 input devices.

Other DALI Application Controllers Supported

Indicates that the product can share the DALI bus with other compatible application controllers.

DALI Control Gear Feedback Supported

Indicates support for querying status and feedback from connected DALI control gear.

DALI Lamp Failure Feedback Supported

Indicates support for receiving lamp or light-source failure status from applicable DALI control gear.

DALI Control Gear Failure Feedback Supported

Indicates support for receiving control-gear failure status.

DALI Status Queries Supported

Indicates support for querying applicable DALI device status and operating parameters.

Supported DALI Input Device Types

DALI-2 input-device functions supported by the application controller or gateway.

Supported DALI Control Gear Types

DALI control-gear device types supported by the application controller or gateway.

DALI Part 105 Firmware Update Supported

Indicates that the product itself supports IEC 62386 Part 105 firmware transfer.

DALI Firmware Update of Other Devices Supported

Indicates that the product can initiate firmware transfer to compatible connected DALI devices implementing Part 105.

DALI Luminaire Data Supported

Indicates support for DALI luminaire data defined by Part 251.

DALI Energy Data Supported

Indicates support for DALI energy data defined by Part 252.

DALI Diagnostics and Maintenance Data Supported

Indicates support for DALI diagnostics and maintenance data defined by Part 253.

DALI Emergency Additional Parameters Supported

Indicates support for additional emergency-related DALI memory-bank parameters where implemented.

DALI Emergency Control Gear Supported

Indicates support for self-contained emergency control gear defined by DALI Device Type 1.

DALI Emergency Test Control Supported

Indicates that emergency-lighting tests can be initiated or managed through DALI.

DALI Emergency Function Test Supported

Indicates support for emergency-lighting function tests.

DALI Emergency Duration Test Supported

Indicates support for emergency-lighting duration tests.

DALI Emergency Test Scheduling Supported

Indicates that emergency function or duration tests can be scheduled.

DALI Emergency Status Monitoring Supported

Indicates monitoring of emergency control-gear state, tests or faults.

DALI Colour Control Supported

Indicates support for DALI colour control as defined for applicable DT8 control gear.

Supported DALI Colour Types

DALI colour representations supported when controlling applicable colour-control gear.

Minimum DALI Colour TemperatureK

Minimum correlated colour temperature supported by the DALI colour-control application.

DALI Fade Time Configurable

Indicates that DALI fade time can be configured for applicable lighting-control functions.

DALI Fade Rate Configurable

Indicates that DALI fade rate can be configured.

Minimum DALI Fade Times

Minimum supported or configurable DALI fade time.

DALI System Failure Level Configurable

Indicates support for configuring the DALI system-failure level of applicable control gear.

DALI Minimum Level Configurable

Indicates that the minimum output level of applicable DALI control gear can be configured.

DALI Maximum Level Configurable

Indicates that the maximum output level of applicable DALI control gear can be configured.

DALI Memory Bank Access Supported

Indicates support for reading or writing applicable DALI device memory banks.

Standards and Compliance11
Conformity Regions

Regions or markets for which the manufacturer declares regulatory or certification compliance of the product.

Certification and Conformity Marks

Certification, market-approval, or conformity marks applicable to the product.

Primary Product Standard

Primary normative document or standard according to which the manufacturer classifies or assesses the product.

Additional Standards

Additional normative documents and standards declared by the manufacturer as applicable to the product.

Declaration of Conformity Available

Indicates whether an official declaration of conformity is available for the product.

Manufacturer Declaration Available

Indicates whether a separate manufacturer declaration concerning declared product characteristics or conformity is available.

Certificate Available

Indicates whether a certificate relating to the declared certification or conformity of the product is available.

Certificate Number

Identification number of the certificate relating to the product or its certified version.

RoHS Compliant

Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.

REACH Compliant

Indicates whether the manufacturer declares compliance of the product with applicable REACH Regulation requirements.

WEEE Applicable

Indicates whether the product falls within the scope of WEEE requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Logistics10
Gross Weightkg

Mass of the product together with its individual packaging and the accessories included in it.

Package Widthmm

External horizontal dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Heightmm

External vertical dimension of the product's individual package.

Package Depthmm

External depth dimension of the product's individual package.

Packaging Type

Design type of the product's individual or transport packaging.

Units per Package

Number of individual products contained in one packaging unit at the specified level.

Country of Origin

Country of origin of the goods declared for customs or commercial purposes.

Country of Manufacture

Country in which the product was manufactured or its principal manufacturing operation was performed.

HS Code

Commodity code under the international Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Combined Nomenclature Code

Commodity code under the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union.