W-DALI

W-DALI is the ideal wireless alternative to running DALI cables for retrofit or modernization projects.

With no need for extensive rewiring or construction work, W-DALI gives you an instant wireless lighting network. It cuts installation times, simplifies project planning and allows contractors to take on jobs in buildings where running new cables is just not possible. Being able to take on more projects taking less time means increased revenues and higher profit margins.

And as W-DALI is DALI in-DALI out, programming and commissioning is just the same – no need to learn a new system or change your DALI controller.

PRODUCT RANGE:
W-DALI Node: receiver for groups of lighting fixtures. Fitted inside fixture or in junction box.
W-DALI DIN Rail: transmitter. Designed to be mounted in electrical cabinet beside existing DALI controller.

Shorter installation times

Increased revenue and profit

Simpler project planning

Features
  • Out-of-the-box installation – just power up and connect to your W-DALI device and you are up and running.
  • Instant wireless setup – with just one push of a button, the W-DALI network is set up within minutes.
  • Mesh network – W-DALI is built on LumenRadio’s ultra-reliable long-range MiraMesh. Cover an entire building, utilizing the mesh network as your infrastructure.
  • Range – up to 500 meters (line of sight) between two meshing W-DALI units.
  • Reliability – LumenRadio’s patented frequency-friendly Cognitive Coexistence technology provides rock-solid connectivity and immunity to interference.
  • Self-optimizing network – the mesh network will always find the best way to send messages through the network between devices.
W-DALI SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Technical Specifications: W-DALI Node

Power

  • Voltage range: 216-253VAC
  • Max power consumption: <1W (with full DALI PSU load)
  • Frequency: 50Hz
  • Current consumption: <5mA
  • Conductor cross section (stranded): 0.5-2.5mm2
  • Conductor cross section (solid): 0.5-4mm2

DALI

  • DALI PSU guaranteed current: 30mA
  • DALI PSU max current: 40mA
  • Max number of DALI units on bus: 10
  • Max DALI bus current consumption:
  • DALI start up time:
  • Conductor cross section (stranded): 0.5-2.5mm2
  • Conductor cross section (solid): 0.5-4mm2

Environment

  • Ambient temperature range: -20 – +55 °C
  • Storage temperature range: -30 – +80 °C
  • Humidity (non-condensing): 10-95%

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 46x46x21mm
  • Weight: 21g
  • Protection level: IP20
Technical Specifications: W-DALI DIN Rail

Power

  • Voltage range: 12-24VDC / 24VAC +/-10%
  • Max power consumption: <1W
  • Frequency: 50Hz
  • Current consumption: <100mA
  • Conductor cross section (stranded): 0.2-2.5mm2
  • Conductor cross section (solid): 0.2-2.5mm2

DALI

  • DALI PSU guaranteed current: –
  • DALI PSU max current: –
  • Max number of DALI units on bus: –
  • Max DALI bus current consumption:  120mA
  • DALI start up time:  <5s
  • Conductor cross section (stranded): 0.5-2.5mm2
  • Conductor cross section (solid): 0.5-2.5mm2

Environment

  • Ambient temperature range: -20 – +55 °C
  • Storage temperature range: -30 – +80 °C
  • Humidity (non-condensing): 10-95%

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 36x93x59mm (excluding antenna)
  • Weight: 75g
  • Protection level: IP20
Safety

Only qualified electricians may perform installations with this product. Always follow local electrical code and regulations.

Insulation classification: Basic insulation between DALI terminal and all other terminals. W-DALI Node and DIN Rail should be mounted in an enclosure, cabinet or similar for full protection against accidental contact with live parts.

If W-DALI DIN Rail is installed using an isolated AC or DC supply, this must be in accordance with IEC 61558-1 and applicable part 2 of IEC 61558.

Do not use the product if the product is damaged. Only use cables within the specified conductor sizes.

Wiring Diagrams

W-DALI node

 

Bus powering of W-DALI DIN Rail

 

24V DC or AC of W-DALI DIN Rail

 

Multiple W-DALI DIN Rail

 

W-DALI DIN Rail and control gear/control devices

W-DALI Support

W-DALI is shipped with the following support:

Supported DALI parts IEC 62386:

  • 101 General requirements – System components
    • 16 and 24bit fame formats supported
    • Backward frames supported
    • Proprietary forward frames or other frame formats not supported
  • 102 General requirements – Control Gear
    • 7 device types are supported per device
    • Memory banks 0, 1
  • 103 General requirements – Control devices
    • Memory banks 0 and 1 are supported
  • 202 Self-contained emergency lighting
  • 205 Supply voltage controller for Incandescent lamps
  • 207 LED modules (DT6)
  • 208 Switching function
  • 209 Colour control (DT8)
  • 250 Integrated Bus Power Supply
  • 251 Luminaire Data (Memory Bank 1 Extension)
  • 252 Energy Data
  • 253 Diagnostics & Maintenance Data
  • 301 Push buttons
  • 302 Absolute input devices
  • 303 Occupancy sensors
  • 304 Light sensors

W-DALI reads the following parts of the memory banks as defined in the standards:

  • 201: 6 memory cells
  • 202 to 204: 15 memory cells
  • 205: 28 memory cells
  • 206: 32 memory cells
  • 207: 7 memory cells
  • 208: 51 memory cells

Max 64 part 102 devices (including devices having the same short addresses).

Max 64 part 103 devices (including devices having the same short addresses).

Memory writing (WRITE MEMORY …) commands are not supported.

RESET is blocked by default.

Open Source Licenses

W-DALI uses the following open source projects:

 

 

Release Notes

For firmware version 1.0.1

  • Support for DALI part 202 (self-contained emergency lighting, device type 1).
  • Support improved for DALI part 209 (colour control, device type 8).
  • Disconnect Bluetooth on DIN rail button release if connected.
  • The ability to do a Factory Reset has been added.
  • Improved LED behaviour on DIN rail.
  • DIN rail can indicate if the DALI bus is low during a long time.
  • Improved light output behaviour during provisioning.
  • DALI command RESET supported and blocked by default. The use of RESET will also start a new device discovery on the nodes.
  • Bug fixes.
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Simple Installation – Click, Click, Done

The W-DALI DIN Rail transmitter clicks straight into the electrical cabinet, right next to the existing DALI controller, and the W-DALI Nodes can connect up to 10 fixtures at once. The network is created at the touch of a button.

Through the network, users can remotely control and monitor lighting fixtures, adjust brightness levels, set scenes, and create schedules or zones for efficient energy management.