This is a follow up segment on the article [What is DALI?] ;

What are the benefits of choosing DALI for your installation?

DALI can provide many benefits to everyone involved, from the designer to the installer and users. Some of these benefits are listed below.

• Distributed intelligence for flexible and reliable control
• Control of individual lights, groups and networks
• Easy configuration & reconfiguration for changing circumstances
• Simple interface with building management systems
• Logarithmic dimming behavior matching the human eye
• Increased energy savings
• Integration of standard and emergency lighting
• Supported standard; defined under an international standard allowing different manufactures to produce compatible devices

• Simple 5-core wiring, no special control cable, no polarity, no termination and no segregation
• Removes the special wiring needed for 24 hour power
• Removes the special wiring needed for emergency generator use
• Removes the special wiring required for monitored emergency lighting
• Easy base-building commissioning
• Easy commissioning for tenancies
• Integration of standard and emergency lighting
• No need to switch the mains voltage (handled internally by the ballasts)

• Status reporting of lamps and ballasts
• Simple modification - no need to rewire for changing tenancies
• Lower maintenance costs
• Increased energy savings due to dimming and control capabilities
• Energy consumption and maintenance reporting
• System integration can reduce Occupational Heath and Safety risks

• Customized lighting preferences
• More comfortable lighting
• Individual control
• Easy modification
• Reduced risks caused from inadequate lighting
• Increased stock sales due to well maintained lighting

Links to Some Maco DALI Lighting products

• Razor 16M DALI Exit sign  
• Razor 24M LED DALI Exit sign
• Razor 32M LED DALI Exit sign