W-DALI explained: how to control DALI lighting wirelessly
W-DALI delivers the same trusted DALI functionality, but without the constraints of physical wiring. By replacing control cables with secure, reliable wireless communication, W-DALI opens the door to faster projects, more flexible spaces and retrofit opportunities that would otherwise be impractical.
In a wired DALI network, a DALI controller communicates with luminaires across a building through a two-wire cable. With W-DALI, those same commands are carried over a wireless mesh network. W-DALI quite simply replaces the traditional DALI control cable with wireless communication.
Core components of a W-DALI system
The W-DALI DIN Rail is designed to be mounted in an electrical cabinet and connected to the existing DALI controller. It can also be used as a receiver for extra range.
The W-DALI Node wirelessly receives DALI data for up to 10 DALI devices. W-DALI Nodes are installed either in a junction box or inside the luminaire itself. There is an integrated DALI PSU for powering your DALI devices, so no need for an extra power source for your luminaires.
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Key features of W-DALI
- Low latency, high reliability – LumenRadio’s patented wireless technology ensures secure communication and stable operation, even in crowded wireless spaces and complex building environments.
- DALI in, DALI out – W-DALI is standard-compliant – there are no changes to the protocol itself and no new programming languages to be learnt.
- Full DALI-2 compatibility – W-DALI is designed to work with all existing DALI controllers and luminaires supporting the DALI-2 protocol so there is no vendor lock-in.
- Hybrid systems – wired and wireless DALI segments can coexist in the same installation.
- Plug-and-play retrofit – existing installations can be upgraded without tearing out cables or replacing luminaires.
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