DALI Alliance Unveils DALI+ Test, Certification Specifications

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance, the international authority in lighting technology standardisation, has unveiled much-anticipated certification details for its wireless specification, DALI+ over Thread.

As lighting specifications increasingly seek smarter, sustainable and interoperable solutions, DALI+ emerges as a crucial enabler of standardised wireless or internet protocol (IP)-based lighting systems.

Collaboration with partners such as Thread Group has resulted in the integration of enhanced security and encryption solutions, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data transmission within DALI+ networks.

“This represents a significant advancement in DALI-enabled technology. Our members and users will experience the benefits of enhanced wireless interoperability and strengthened sustainability credentials.

“By leveraging the potential of DALI technology, we are not only revolutionising lighting controls but also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable future for generations to come,” said DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn in a statement.

Meanwhile, Thread Vice President Commercial Buildings, Klaus Waechter said this partnership underscores the company’s commitment to advancing wireless connectivity and interoperability for commercial grade markets and the lighting industry in general.

Key features of DALI+ with Thread include an IP version 6 (IPv6) based wireless mesh network created by Thread, in which off-the-shelf Thread border routers can also be used to connect multiple Thread networks through IP technologies, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Furthermore, DALI+ supports a wide array of control devices, including occupancy sensors, light sensors, switches, sliders, rotaries as well as pushbuttons, while control gear support currently includes LED drivers with the three optional data parts namely luminaire data, power and energy, as well as diagnostics data.

-- BERNAMA