Extended DALIOverview: The DALI standard allows for specific control over many different types of devices from fluorescent lighting, HID lighting, emergency lighting and others The DALI definition has a set of commands that are common to all DALI devices; however it also has device specific commands which can be accessed using a special device type instruction. The DALI design allows for up to 256 different types of devices to be created that have there own special commands and features. Some different device types are defined in Part 200 of the standard EN 62386as listed below Part 200 - Particular requirements for control gear
Special commands are device specific; for example the DALI emergency converter has special commands to perform duration and function tests, while the DALI ballast special commands allow the control of features such as lamp life counters. More device types are being defined for the DALI universe and already include LED, HID, and even blind controllers. For more information please contact the DALI working group at www.dali-ag.org |
