Sensors and switches
Occupancy sensors, daylight sensors and switches provide input to the lighting controls.
Addressable commercial lighting
DALI commercial lighting
Lumenloop commercial LED luminaires are available with DALI control across selected downlights, linear lighting, LED panels, spotlights and wall-mounted fittings. Compare mounting, lumen output, colour temperature and emergency options across the range.
Luminate low-glare LED panel Available with DALI, tunable-white DALI and DALI emergency options.
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DALI LED luminaires and control options
The range includes recessed downlights, linear luminaires, LED panels, spotlights and wall-mounted fittings. Available control options vary by family and may include DALI dimming, tunable white and DALI emergency gear.
DALI luminaire resultsCommercial luminaires with available DALI control options.
Lumenloop commercial lighting range No exact match
No products are available with this combination of filters. Other control configurations may be available on request.
DALI-2 system architecture
DALI lighting system components
A DALI lighting system connects sensors, switches, application controllers and LED drivers on a two-wire digital control bus. Compatible luminaires can then be addressed, grouped, dimmed and monitored through the controls system.
Application controller
Manages luminaire groups, lighting scenes and responses to sensor inputs.
DALI LED driver
Receives digital commands and controls the connected LED module.
Commercial luminaire
Panels, downlights and linear luminaires connect to compatible DALI LED drivers.
Provides the power required for communication on the DALI bus.
Two-wire DALI control bus
The bus carries digital commands between control devices and control gear on the subnet.
64 control gear and 64 control devices per subnet
A DALI-2 subnet supports up to 64 control gear and 64 control devices. Larger systems use multiple subnets.
BMS and building-control integration
A compatible gateway can exchange defined lighting data and commands with a building management system.
System structure and subnet limits follow DALI Alliance guidance. Read the official DALI systems overview.
DALI and DALI-2
DALI and DALI-2 certification
DALI-2 is the current certification programme based on IEC 62386. It adds control devices to the certification scope and uses independently verified test specifications to improve multi-vendor interoperability.
Product cards identify luminaires available with a DALI control option. DALI-2 certification applies to the specific driver or control device, and certified product details are recorded in the DALI Alliance database.
DALI version 1
- Registration focused on control gear
- Control devices were not covered by the version-1 certification system
- Product identity should still be checked in the official database
DALI-2
- Includes control gear and control devices
- Independent verification by the DALI Alliance
- Only certified products may carry the DALI-2 marks
DALI lighting design
DALI controls, sensors and commissioning
Commercial DALI installations combine luminaire selection with control zones, sensors, lighting scenes, emergency monitoring, BMS integration and commissioning.
DALI control zones
Individually addressed luminaires can be assigned to groups for local control, scheduled operation and scene changes.
Occupancy and daylight sensors
Occupancy time-outs, daylight response and manual overrides are configured for the way each space is used.
DALI lighting scenes
Programmed scenes can support presentation, cleaning and after-hours lighting where different operating states are required.
DALI emergency lighting
Compatible emergency control gear can support automated testing, status reporting and connection to a monitoring system.
BMS integration
A compatible gateway connects defined DALI lighting data and commands to the building management system.
DALI commissioning
Device addressing, group assignment, scene programming and functional testing form part of the commissioning record.
DALI emergency lighting
DALI emergency lighting testing and monitoring
DALI emergency control gear is covered by IEC 62386 Part 202 and identified as device type 1, or DT1. It can support automated function and duration testing, status reporting and integration with a wider monitoring system.
A complete DALI emergency lighting specification covers emergency duration, test schedules, status reporting, monitoring interfaces and record management. Emergency gear and controls are selected for the required system architecture.
Read the DALI Alliance emergency guideDALI lighting specification
DALI luminaire and controls specification
A complete schedule identifies the luminaire, optical performance, DALI control gear, control devices, emergency equipment and commissioning requirements for each area.
Space and operating requirements
Operating hours, occupancy, daylight, local controls and lighting scenes establish the controls requirement for each area.
Luminaire and optical performance
Lumen output, light distribution, colour temperature and glare control determine the required luminaire configuration.
DALI driver and emergency gear
The product code identifies the driver, dimming range, DALI version and any self-test or DALI emergency control gear.
Controllers, sensors and gateways
Subnets, application controllers, sensors, switches, bus power supplies and BMS gateways form the controls architecture.
DALI commissioning and handover
Device addressing, operating-state tests and emergency test records provide the final commissioning information.
Specification questions
DALI lighting FAQs
What is DALI lighting?
DALI is a digital protocol for lighting control. It allows compatible control devices and control gear to exchange commands and status information over a two-wire bus.
What is the difference between DALI and DALI-2?
DALI-2 is the current certification programme. It covers control devices as well as control gear, and certified products are independently verified against DALI Alliance test specifications.
Can DALI control emergency lighting?
Yes. Self-contained emergency control gear is covered by IEC 62386 Part 202, known as device type 1. The completed system specification covers testing, monitoring and reporting.
Are all DALI luminaires compatible with DALI-2 controls?
DALI-2 compatibility is determined by the specific driver, its certification and any required device-type support. Certified product details are available in the DALI Alliance product database.
Can DALI lighting connect to a BMS?
Yes, through a suitable interface or gateway. The required data points, control permissions and integration responsibility should be agreed before commissioning.
Specification support
DALI lighting specification support
For project pricing or specification support, send the selected luminaire families with the required DALI control and emergency functions. Lumenloop can confirm the available control-gear options.