DALI Devices
Overview
The DDBC120-DALI and DDBC320-DALI support the operation of Dynalite DALI sensors and dry contact interfaces on the DALI bus. DALI devices reduce the need for parallel data networks or additional gateways, enabling more control options using DALI alone.
DALI-2 includes a power consumption allowance for up to 16 sensors and dry contact interfaces on a fully populated DALI bus. Power regulation of the drivers does not affect the operation of DALI devices.
Dynalite DALI-2 Device Compatibility
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Older DDBC120-DALI controllers (identified by the old Philips Dynalite logo on the label) are compatible with Dynalite DALI (-D) devices only. They are NOT compatible with Dynalite DALI-2 (-DALI) devices. Newer DDBC120-DALI controllers (identified by the Signify Dynalite logo) and all DDBC320-DALI controllers with firmware 3.xx or later are compatible with all Dynalite DALI and DALI-2 devices. SB identifies the DALI-only controllers as '-DALI' and DALI-2 compatible controllers as '-DALI/DALI2': 
Dynalite DALI and DALI-2 devices cannot be combined on the same controller. High bay and directional sensors must be on a separate controller to DNS or DLLI5 devices. Third-party DALI-2 devices are NOT supported. |
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Upgrade an existing DDBC320-DALI for DALI-2 device support:
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DALI and DALI-2 Device Counts
Dynalite DALI devices:
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Dynalite DALI-2 devices:
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The DDBC120-DALI and DDBC320-DALI support the following maximum combinations of Dynalite DALI OR DALI-2 devices and DALI drivers per universe:
DALI |
DALI-2 |
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Devices |
Drivers |
Devices |
Drivers |
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10 |
64 |
16 |
64 |
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11 |
59 |
20 |
54 |
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12 |
54 |
22 |
44 |
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13 |
49 |
26 |
34 |
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14 |
44 |
30 |
24 |
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15 |
39 |
34 |
14 |
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16 |
34 |
40 |
0 |
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DALI Load Controller
The DALI-2 controller communicates with DALI devices (e.g., sensors and user interfaces) and acts as a network gateway to translate the messages into DALI and DyNet protocol as required. DyNet connectivity enables the controller to communicate with other controllers and/or other DALI universes allowing, for example, a sensor in one area to communicate with drivers in another area.
A key energy-saving feature of Dynalite DALI-2 controllers is the integrated power relay for each DALI output. This relay can automatically cut power to the drivers on a DALI line when all associated lamps are dimmed to 0%, reducing unnecessary consumption from drivers in standby mode.
Other ancillary components are integrated within the controller, including a DyNet gateway, DALI power supply, DALI receiver/transmitter, and Ethernet port (DDBC320-DALI only).
DALI Universal Sensor
Dynalite DALI universal sensors combine occupancy detection and ambient light level detection. They are individually addressable and powered by the DALI bus. Sensors can control drivers and communicate with the DyNet network via the controller.
DALI Dry Contact Interface
Dynalite DALI dry contact interfaces enable the use of third-party inputs such as keypads, alarm systems, HVAC systems, motorised blind controllers, and many others. They have programmable input functions that enable mechanical switches and relays to interface with the DALI network.