Introduction of the new AU/NZ lighting control standard In November 2020 DALI-2 was adopted as the first, and at time of writing the only, AU/NZ lighting control standard. With the adoption of this Australian/New Zealand standard, compliant systems will no…
Invariably when an issue comes up with a device on a DALI-2 network that is not performing as it should, the immediate defence from any supplier of said device is to state “but it’s DALI compliant!” The original DALI logo…
DALI stands for “Digital Addressable Lighting Interface”. The information below provides an introduction to DALI, some information on the DALI protocol, and finally the more recent updated version – known as DALI-2. Introducing DALI Originally DALI was developed to replace…
So, you or your organisation have decided that it’s time to bring some building technologies into the workplace? Perhaps you’ve been ‘volunteered’ to undertake the research and find out what it will ‘cost’ to make your premises more intelligent?…
There are challenges to every management role, and it is not unusual for all managers to have times of sleeplessness when issues at work are heavy on the mind and keep sleep at bay! For property managers, however, ensuring emergency…
What do I need to know about ‘LED Inrush Current’? The term “LED inrush current” actually refers to the input current of short duration that flows into the LED driver on initial start-up, to charge capacitors on the input side….
Lighting Controls Technology – The True Cost of Getting It Wrong! Unfortunately, one size does not fit all. When deciding on the most appropriate control methodology one must first identify the key features of the space. To ‘comply’ it…
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