LED drivers classify many kinds of models. From the last blog we know the difference between LED Triac dimmer, 0/1-10V dimming driver, and PWM dimming driver. But do you know about the DALI dimming driver? Currently, the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface ( DALI ) standard is implemented by most electronic ballasts and other digital lighting devices.
DALI
DALI as an illumination control communication protocol, which is a lighting interface system using digital signals for more accurately and flexibly control the lights. It allows users to communicate with the LDE driver and ballasts in two-way method, as well as vice versa, via a DALI controller to complete the whole control. By using this DALI system, each DALI LED driver and each LED lamp assigned a unique address for operate individually, what needs to note is the driver, a component regulating the current to the LED or group of LEDs and preventing them from overloading. Besides those, there are also more advantages of DALI:
- FUTURE-PROOF & FLEXIBLE: The space not need to resemble wire, but via the software to reset, enable DALI to be flexible and sustainable solution with low cost. Comparing other industries or manufacturers’ own protocols or traditional circuited lighting, DALI is more easy to future add, alter and improve in the future.
- BUILDING EFFICIENCY: Lighting control is critical to reducing energy consumption in buildings - using DALI extends the life of lighting systems and provides comprehensive system visibility to monitor and optimize usage.
- LESS WIRING: DALI is less workload and more cost-saving for less arrangement wiring than the traditional illuminating system. DALI wiring costs less and is more robust since its topology and polarity free
- GROUPING CONTROL: DALI has the ability to create multiple groups, which means users can control individual fixtures, entire rooms or entire floors.
Do All LED Need A Driver?
Due to each LED light needing a constant direct current of 12v or 24v, which is much lower than the voltage that the mains power suppliers, all LED lights need an LED driver to convert the power supply into a more suitable one. With the LED driver shortening the amount of leading current going through it, we are enable to dim our LED optionally without flickering and with usually very little color change in LEDs. Digital Addressable Lighting Interface, the communication protocol for bidirectional communication between lighting control products, it’s wireless and smart control innovative device for nowadays people widely used in large commercial environments and home environment of homeowners looking for the best lighting control.
In this passage, Apart from mention the LED drivers include LED triac dimmer, 0/1-10V dimming and PWM dimming in last blog, as well as wrote DALI with emphasis above. We also show some details about what needs to pay attention about the LED dimming drivers installation below.
When installing LED lamps, we may meet many problems, such as lighting layout, lamps and lantern chosen class and LED driver installation details. A good LED driver installation will influence the lighting effect and dimming effect, so it’s important. In the following, we will give some tips when before we install the LED dimming driver.
Installation detail below should be taken attention
Detail 1: Outdoor and indoor are the two install application scenarios. When in outdoor installation, we should adopt some waterproof and moisture-proof measures
Detail 2: Choosing a regular, technically strong power supply company is necessary for high-quality construction and installation of services, they can provide branded dimming equipment in addition to professional guidance and perfect after-sales service, so that each consumer has a reliable guarantee.
Detail 3: In the installation and construction money, professional instruments need to be used to check whether various indicators of electric power are ok, including current, voltage and insulator performance.
Detail 4: Since the on-site operating environment of each consumer group is different, you also need to pay more attention when designing the LED dimming power supply circuit. It must be considered according to the on-site conditions and actual operating conditions. Remember not to pull hard during the installation and construction process. If the cable is pulled, it is easy to break the insulation layer. If the cable is not long enough, you can consider configuring it in other locations.
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