What is DALI? Smart Lighting Control via the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface Protocol

Thingsdata Placeholder

What is DALI?

DALI stands for Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, an international communication protocol specifically developed for the intelligent control of lighting. The protocol enables the individual control and monitoring of luminaires via a digital connection, providing flexible and energy-efficient lighting solutions.

What Makes DALI Unique?

  • Simple Installation
    DALI uses a two-wire system with no polarity requirement, making installation quick and error-resistant.
  • Individual and Group Control
    Luminaires can be controlled individually or in groups.
  • Two-Way Communication
    Enables not only control but also status feedback (such as error messages or dimming levels).
  • Integration with Automation
    DALI can be integrated with building management systems like KNX or PLC-based automation, making it suitable for commercial buildings, offices, and industrial applications.

Applications of DALI

DALI is used in a variety of environments, including:
• Offices and schools (for daylight control and occupancy detection)
• Industry (for zone-specific lighting control)
• Public buildings and infrastructure
• Smart building solutions in combination with IoT

 

More Information

Contact us at +31 (0)85 0443500 or info@thingsdata.com for expert advice, or browse our offerings in the Thingsdata webshop.

Request our testkit

Need reliable IoT SIM cards? Request our test kit for 3 free SIMs with 100 MB data for 3 months. Experience seamless IoT connectivity today.

Request
Download our brochure

Looking for a reliable IoT partner? Download our brochure for instant access to valuable insights about our services and IoT solutions.

Downloaden