Lighting Controls

Commercial lighting controls for DALI, Casambi and sensor-ready luminaires.

Compare DALI, Casambi and sensor-ready luminaire options for commercial lighting. The driver, control signal, wiring and commissioning requirements differ between systems. Lumenloop supplies selected ranges with compatible control gear; confirm the exact luminaire configuration and any external hardware. Compare driver lifetime and maintenance costs alongside the control requirements.

Non-dim, DSI and phase dimmable options DALI and Casambi Bluetooth control Sensors and emergency review
Non-dim fixed output DALI / DSI / SwitchDIM options Phase dimmable drivers Casambi Bluetooth control Sensor-ready products
Project Enquiry

Request commercial lighting controls pricing.

Sentinel is one example of a luminaire with occupancy, DALI, Casambi and emergency options. We can confirm the suitable configuration at quotation.

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Controls Before Product Selection

Luminaire options for commercial lighting control systems.

Choose the luminaire and driver together for each zone. Fixed output, mains dimming, SwitchDIM, DSI, DALI and Casambi are distinct arrangements. Include quantities, retained wiring and the control equipment already specified; emergency testing is a separate choice.

Non-dim

Fixed-output switching

A non-dimmable driver supplies fixed output when the circuit is on. Specify this explicitly for simple switching; occupancy switching needs compatible external or integral sensing. A standard driver must not be assumed to support a dimmer or control network.

DALI

DALI addressable control

Select the product's DALI driver option for addressable groups, scenes and feedback. A wired DALI bus is required alongside mains power. The controller, bus power supply, sensors and commissioning must also be specified; a DALI driver alone is not a complete system.

Phase

Phase dimmable and mains dimming

A compatible phase-dimmable driver responds to a mains dimmer. Confirm leading or trailing-edge compatibility, dimmer loading and the required dimming range for the actual gear. Retaining an existing wall dimmer does not establish compatibility with a replacement luminaire.

SwitchDIM

Local push-button dimming

SwitchDIM uses a retractive push button and a compatible driver input for local switching and dimming. Path's /ECO option supports SwitchDIM, DALI or DSI; the selected operating method determines the wiring. It is distinct from rotary mains dimming.

DSI

Digital grouped dimming

DSI provides one-way digital control to compatible gear, with luminaires on a group responding together. Confirm the existing controller, control wiring and driver option when retaining a DSI system. DSI does not provide DALI's individual addressing and feedback.

1–10V

Retained analogue controls

A 1–10V arrangement needs a matching analogue driver input and separate control conductors. Send the retained controller and driver details, including switching and minimum-level requirements. Availability for the proposed Lumenloop fitting needs confirmation; a DALI option does not establish 1–10V support.

Casambi

Casambi Bluetooth wireless control

Wireless grouping and scenes need the selected Casambi driver or module plus mains power. Compare Casambi-ready luminaires where new control wiring is difficult. Confirm radio coverage, switches, sensors, network setup and handover; these are separate from the fitting's control option.

Sensors

Occupancy and daylight-ready products

Occupancy switching and daylight dimming need different functions. Confirm the sensor interface, driver response, detection area, timeout and manual override for the room. An integral sensor or separate control device must be identified in the specification rather than assumed from a sensor-ready description.

Emergency

DALI emergency control and testing

DALI emergency uses dedicated emergency control gear, addressing and reporting arrangements. It remains separate from normal DALI dimming and is covered in the DALI emergency lighting guide.

Fitting gear and system equipment

Luminate lists /T+DALI for Touch+DALI gear and /BTC for Casambi; emergency options are separate. The quotation should identify the supplied fitting configuration and any separately specified switches, sensors, controllers or commissioning. Confirm who supplies and sets up the wider system.

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Control-ready ranges

Compare luminaires by control method and product form.

Compare control-ready luminaires by fitting type, dimming method and emergency requirement.

Control method

Control method, driver type and emergency requirement determine the compatible luminaires below. For ceiling grids, compare DALI LED panels; for recessed fittings, compare DALI downlights.

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Control-Ready Ranges

5 core product families.

Linear

Flow UK-made recessed LG7 linear luminaire

Flow is a UK-made recessed LG7 linear luminaire for low-glare recessed lighting for offices, schools, and retail. Available in three lengths with tunable outputs, it supports LG7 compliance, DALI dimming (/+ECO), and emergency conversion (/EMI).

Linear

HighRack industrial LED high bay light

Lumenloop HighRack is an industrial LED high bay light for warehouse aisles, high-rack storage and large halls. Philips LED and driver technology, 34° or 92° optics, EasyAir sensor options and surface, suspended or BESA mounting support demanding industrial projects.

Panels

Luminate direct indirect LED panel

Luminate is a direct indirect LED panel with a microprism diffuser, LG7-focused low-glare versions, Touch+DALI, Casambi and emergency options, with tunable white available as a custom configuration.

Downlights

Frame adjustable framelight downlight

Frame is an adjustable framelight downlight for architectural and commercial lighting applications where precise light control, low glare, and high performance are essential. Equipped with a Tridonic LED module and driver system, the Frame ensures long-lasting efficiency and reliability.

Project Support

Request control-ready luminaire pricing.

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Lighting Controls Specification

Control gear is specified with each commercial luminaire.

A lighting management system may combine dimming, occupancy sensing, daylight response and manual override. The luminaire schedule needs the compatible driver and control option for each zone, with emergency control gear identified separately.

Commercial office with linear LED lighting and daylight controls
DALI DSI Casambi Sensors Emergency
Protocol
DALI, Casambi or fixed output

Record the exact driver choice with each luminaire reference. Luminate panel options separate non-dimmable, Touch+DALI and Casambi, while Path's /ECO control option supports SwitchDIM, DALI or DSI. Check model-dependent options rather than extending one range's compatibility to another.

Zoning
Rooms, scenes and operating profile

Record group assignments, sensor behaviour and manual overrides alongside the driver choice. Window-side desks, deeper desk areas and meeting rooms may need different settings.

Emergency
Emergency operation and testing

Specify emergency conversion, indicator location and manual, self-test or DALI emergency testing separately from normal dimming. A normal DALI driver does not establish DALI emergency capability; check the product's dedicated emergency option and supply requirements.

Support
Retained wiring and supply scope

Send existing driver labels, the control equipment reference and available mains or control wiring. Identify retained devices, new devices and responsibility for installation, addressing, scenes and handover. Luminaire pricing should make the included gear and any separate items clear.

Control Strategy

Control systems by application.

A warehouse sensor strategy is not the same as a hotel dimming scene or an office daylight-control requirement. Each application needs luminaires with the appropriate driver and control options.

Office

Separate office daylight, occupancy and meeting-room control groups. Review the office zoning example.

Warehouse

Sensor-led and high-output options where mounting height, occupancy and long operating hours shape the control strategy.

Hospitality

Dimming and scene-control options where atmosphere, guest comfort and emergency provision need coordination.

Retrofit

Retained mains wiring may suit fixed output or compatible phase dimming. DALI needs a suitable bus; SwitchDIM and 1–10V need their own control connections. Casambi can reduce new control cabling, but power, coverage and setup still require checking.

Lighting controls / Office fit-out & refurbishment

Office lighting controls:
daylight and occupancy zones.

Window-side desks, interior workstations and meeting rooms do not always need the same lighting response. Separate control groups allow the lighting to respond to how each area is used.

Office lighting control zonesAn illustrative office plan with independently controlled window-side desks, interior desks and a meeting room. This is a zoning example, not a lighting calculation. WINDOWS / DAYLIGHTMEETING ROOM A · Window-side desksB · Interior desksC · Meeting roomCirculation Illustrative control zones.Emergency lighting is specified separately.

All three areas are occupied. Each remains a separate control group.

A

Window-side desks

With suitable daylight sensing and dimming control, this group can reduce its electric light contribution as daylight increases.

B

Interior workstations

Keep the deeper office area in its own control group. A change at the windows should not automatically dim every workstation.

C

Meeting rooms

A separate occupancy zone allows an unused room to switch off after its configured delay, while occupied desk areas remain lit.

Specify the complete arrangement

Match the driver, controls and office layout.

DALI and Casambi options depend on the selected luminaire and control gear. Sensors, user controls, group assignments and commissioning requirements need to be coordinated with the project.

For an office refurbishment, include any existing controls or wiring that must be retained. Emergency lighting and its testing arrangements should be identified separately.

Discuss controls for an office project
Control Gear Evidence

Specification proof for control-ready commercial luminaires.

DALI, DSI and SwitchDIM

Control gear can be considered with the luminaire range, lighting system and final model code.

Casambi options

Wireless control options can be considered where the project requirement supports them, particularly where new light control wiring is limited.

Sensor strategy

Occupancy, daylight and natural light assumptions can influence product selection, spacing, energy savings and switching behaviour.

Emergency review

Emergency conversion and control requirements should be coordinated before quote stage.

Controls FAQ

Lighting controls questions.

Do Lumenloop luminaires support non-dim and dimmable controls?

Yes. Lumenloop can provide non-dim fixed-output, DALI, SwitchDIM, phase dimmable, mains dimming, Casambi Bluetooth and sensor-ready options for selected luminaire ranges, with each light control method matched to compatible control gear.

When should a project use DALI lighting controls?

DALI is usually considered when a commercial scheme needs addressable control, grouped areas, commissioning, monitoring context or a clearer specification approach for offices, education, hospitality and larger refurbishments. Its two-way communication is useful where feedback from the control line matters.

What is DSI lighting control used for?

DSI suits simpler digital dimming projects where one-way control is enough and the luminaire range supports it. It is often considered alongside DALI and SwitchDIM when the project needs a straightforward control choice.

Can Casambi Bluetooth controls work for retrofit projects?

Casambi can be useful where wireless grouping, scene setting or retrofit flexibility helps the project. The luminaire range, driver option and control requirement still need to be checked as part of the control-ready product selection.

Is phase dimming the same as DALI?

No. Phase dimming uses compatible mains dimming hardware, while DALI is a digital control protocol. Wiring, room type, driver compatibility and the required level of control determine the correct method.

What should be included in a lighting controls enquiry?

Include the preferred control method, room types, zones, operating hours, sensor requirements, energy consumption priorities, emergency requirements and any product ranges already under review. Wider project enquiries can go through project enquiry.

Can office lighting controls be changed during a refurbishment?

The options depend on the retained luminaires, drivers, wiring and control system. Identify what must stay and where the room layout or operating pattern will change before selecting the replacement fittings and controls.

Does a DALI driver include occupancy or daylight control?

A DALI driver receives control commands; it does not by itself supply an occupancy sensor, daylight sensor or complete control system. Define the required sensors, controller, power supply, wiring and commissioning separately. Casambi and other control arrangements require their own compatible hardware and should not be treated as interchangeable driver upgrades.

Control Details

Request pricing for the control-ready fittings.

Send quantities, room zones, the preferred driver arrangement and any retained wiring or controls. Include emergency testing separately and identify the switches, sensors or system equipment already specified so the quotation can state the fitting configuration and supply scope.

Protocol

Fixed output, phase dimming, SwitchDIM, DSI, DALI, Casambi or a retained analogue system.

Building

Room types, operating hours, daylight, occupancy and switching expectation.

Product

Product references and quantities, emergency method, retained equipment and any separate devices required.

Compare controls within the lighting energy estimate

Use the lighting energy savings calculator to compare the installed load and operating pattern. Use an evidenced controls allowance and avoid counting the same reduction twice.