Lighting Control Systems

Is your control system at risk of cyber-attack?

How vulnerable is your control system? Could IoT devices be hacked, and access gained to sensitive information technology (IT) data? The continued convergence of information technology and operation technology highlights the need for all systems to have comprehensive cyber protection...

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Lighting Control System DALI-2 or alternative

When the specification states “or alternative” The specification at tender stage often states “Lighting control system: DALI-2 system to be installed or alternative”. The meaning behind the words “Lighting Control System DALI or alternative” (sometimes “or equivalent”) must be fully...

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Why do some systems need a “DALI gateway”?

What is a "DALI Gateway" and why is it needed by some control systems? DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is a way for lighting equipment to communicate. It is an open protocol and certified DALI devices can communicate with each...

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Small Projects or ‘Cheap DALI Solutions’ are Important

Why small projects or ‘cheap DALI solutions’ are important For many years we’ve been frustrated by the New Zealand construction industry’s emphasis on “cheapest price”. We are often called into discussions with the end client and are fully aware of...

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Intelligent Buildings: DALI, data, and dashboards

Why we need data As human beings, we rely on data to make everyday decisions. Some data comes simply from experience e.g. “if I leave now I’ll avoid the worst traffic congestion, and my journey will take less time”. On...

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DALI Drivers – Driving You Up The Wall?

DALI Drivers What is this issue with DALI drivers? How can they sell them if they’re not compliant? Does it really matter if they don’t have the DALI logo? What’s the difference between DALI and DALI-2 and why does it...

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Emergency Lighting Requirements

Emergency Lighting Requirements for New Zealand In New Zealand commercial and industrial buildings are required by law to have compliant emergency lighting. It is of utmost importance therefore that building owners, facility managers, emergency lighting and control system suppliers, installers,...

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Broadcast DALI

Broadcast DALI Broadcast DALI is the simplest way to control DALI lighting when individual addressing or grouping of lights is not required. Using this simple means of control, the DALI lights operate together. DALI broadcast controllers, dependent on option chosen,...

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