2. Why expand into ballasts and drivers?
Fluorescent ballasts and LED drivers are no longer
a commodity “transformer”; they’re now an essential
part of the control system
» Not including the ballast and driver as part of the system
results in:
• Additional start-up expense
» Who commissions the ballasts?
• More difficulty in support and maintenance
» Where is the information to maintain a system?
• Missing out on advantages of a fully integrated solution
» Wasted energy and increased downtime
3. DALI – the simple, versatile digital lighting solution
DALI = Digital Addressable Lighting Interface
DALI is an international standard created specifically for digital lighting
control
DALI provides a single interface for all electronically controlled light
sources in an easy-to-install and versatile system
DALI provides design flexibility and easy installation
DALI provides virtually unlimited scalability of lighting control systems
DALI is cost-effective, delivering energy savings and simple
management
Created by Europe’s leading lighting manufacturers; firmly established
all over the world
Source: DALI-AG
4. Benefits of DALI
Lower initial cost for the owner
» Simple wiring
Higher level of maintenance for the facility manager
» Status of lamp and ballast
Greater flexibility for the lighting designer
» Change grouping via software
Lower energy costs for the user
» Reduced power consumption
Greater sense of control for the occupant
» Individual control
5. What is DALI ?
DALI is not a product
DALI is a protocol, a set of rules defined from the
ballast perspective
» Power connection
» Lamp response
» Control interface
» Command set
6. The Crestron DALI Product Line
DALI Controllers – DIN-DALI-2
» Controller with 2 DALI Loops, Ethernet and Cresnet
DALI Ballasts – GLB-DALI
» T8, T5, T5HO – 1,2,3 Lamp
» Standard or energy metering versions
DALI Configuration Software
» Local, Ethernet, Cresnet
Facility Management – Fusion EM
» Ballast status, building scheduling
7. Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Features
Programmed start
Standby power of <0.3w
Automatic restart after lamp replacement
Automatic identification and operation of several
wattage lamp types
Universal voltage support (120-277 VAC)
Flicker-free dimming from 1% to 100%
High power factor of .99
8. Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Features
Short circuit protection
Open circuit safety feature
Energy efficiency class EE1=A1
Lamps operated above 40k Hz to avoid interference
with infrared devices and reduce lamp flicker
Lamp crest factor of 1.7 or less
NEMA premium
Works with any standard DALI controller
9. Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Features
Coverage
» T8, T5 and T5HO Ballasts
» 1, 2 & 3 Lamp
Multi-power / Multi-lamp in one SKU
» Three ballast run multiple lamp wattages
» 16 SKU’s covers more applications than the 74 SKUs of
competitors
Lowest standby power consumption (<.03W) in industry
» Competition = .5W
Only built-in power metering in industry
High ballast factor of 1.15 or above
10. More Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Product Details
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI)
The DALI standard allows multiple ballasts to be daisy chained using low-voltage wiring for
power on/off and dimming control. Up to 64 ballasts can exist on a single DALI channel,
each operating independently. DALI lighting is optimal for applications that require granular
control of each fixture, such as open office floor plans and daylight harvesting in classrooms.
Built-in power metering
Optional power metering tracks real time energy usage of each load, thereby delivering
statistics to help control energy costs. By analyzing real data, organizations can make
educated decisions regarding energy resources, which will have greater impact on the
bottom line.
Protection
GLB-DALI ballasts feature End-of-Life Protection, are short and open circuit proof and have
an auto shutdown feature in case of lamp failure. GLB-DALI ballasts feature protected shut
down against main input lower than 80 Volts AC and auto recovery starting from 95 Volts AC.
GLB-DALI ballasts also feature warm start in every dimming position and overload
protection.
12. Crestron DALI Configuration Software
Designed specifically for the DIN-DALI-2, the Crestron DALI
commissioning software tool simplifies and expedites system
setup
» The intuitive menu-driven wizard provides step-by-step
configuration of ballast properties, groups, and scenes
» Simply set the ballast address and check connectivity status, edit
minimum/maximum levels and fade time, and change ballast
groupings and scenes
» Makes ballast replacement straightforward through automatic
identification of new hardware IDs
» Settings from old ballasts are transferred to replacements with
just a few mouse clicks, saving time and eliminating guesswork
and frustration
14. Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Summary
Most energy-efficient ballast on the market
Broadest application coverage on the market
Complete solution, not a standalone ballast without
support
Only ballast with power metering
Backed by the strongest warranty and support
The only ballast that “future proofs” your building