Crestron DALI Fluorescent Ballasts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 meteringOptional 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.

ProtectionGLB-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.

Electrician’s Wiring Diagram

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

Crestron DALI Configuration Software

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

Crestron GLB-DALI Ballast Summary

Crestron DALI Fluorescent Ballasts