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	Sept 2021	Questions and answers from the DALI Connectivity webinar Our DALI Connectivity webinar raised some questions. How many nodes/devices can be in a DALI+ subnet? What is the difference between gateways, bridges and interfaces? Find the answers to these questions and more.
	Aug 2021	DALI lighting networks go wireless So far, DALI has been all about wired networks – but now, the technology is standardizing support for wireless connectivity, as well as for Internet Protocol (IP) based networks. In this article, we explain more about DALI, and how these new wireless and IP-based options will work.
	Jul/Aug 2021 issue 86	Latest DALI enhancements mark the start of a new controls era - Interview with PAUL DROSIHN, General Manager, DALI Alliance DALI IP-based and wireless lighting communication (DALI+) opens up new networking and application possibilities for the lighting sector in buildings and cities. LED professional was pleased to discuss a few deciding issues with Mr. Drosihn.
	July 2021	INTERVIEW: Zhaga Book 20 and D4i foster smart connections for L-Prize concepts CARRIE MEADOWS learns from ADRIAN GREEN how Zhaga Book 20 and D4i certification can expand L-Prize innovation, as the market transformation program relaunches with a focus on connectivity and smart interfaces for luminaires and controls.
A1 Lighting	June 2021	Eyes On...DALI Alliance A1 Lighting speaks to Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance, about the organisation and this sector of the industry.
	May/June 2021 issue 85	DALI+ and Wireless to DALI Gateways Increase Connectivity Options for DALI Lighting Networks The article provides further information on the recent launch of DALI+ for DALI over wireless and IP-based networking, as well as the new specifications for standardized Wireless to DALI Gateways, which enable DALI devices to participate in Bluetooth® mesh and Zigbee® ecosystems. Together, these open the door to greater choice and freedom for lighting specifiers. In addition, as the article explains, both DALI-2 and D4i already contribute significantly to successful smart IoT-based lighting projects.
LinkedIn	April 2021	The art of refurb with wireless by Stewart Langdown, zencontrol This is a quick overview of some of the potential opportunities that wireless controls can add to our existing and new building stock. It discusses IEC 62386 Part 104 DALI over wireless and how this will revolutionise the industry and remove dependence on individual manufacturers and their protocols.
Bluetooth SIG	April 2021	Bluetooth SIG and the DALI Alliance Remove a Big Barrier for Realizing IoT Lighting Potential
	April 2021	DALI Alliance defines gateway specs to Bluetooth and Zigbee wireless networks Designers and specifiers will be able to combine devices with multiple connectivity implementations in a seamless manner with the wireless network to DALI Gateway specifications.
	March 2021	Wireless solutions for DALI: Extending the reach of DALI in an IoT world The imminent release of specifications for standardized wireless-to-DALI gateways and for DALI-over-wireless devices will pave the way for increased choice, convenience and flexibility. This is especially welcome news for those delivering IoT-based lighting control solutions.
DALI Alliance, Zhaga & DEKRA	March 2021	Questions and answers from the Zhaga-D4i certification webinar Our webinar entitled "How to get Zhaga-D4i certification for luminaires, sensors and communication nodes" was presented on Feruary 18th. We have now provided written answers to all the questions asked by webinar attendees.
	February 2021 (arc issue 120)	Creative Control The inaugural DALI Lighting Awards, organised by the DALI Alliance and held in association with arc and the IALD, has revealed its winners. >> Download article (PDF)
	November 2020	How to win a DALI Lighting Award
DALI Alliance & Synapse Wireless	October 2020	D4i questions answered A recent Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) webinar entitled “See Your Lighting System in a New Light with D4i” provided a detailed update on D4i applications, technology and supporting specifications. The presenters - Michael Davidson and Joe Hallman of Synapse Wireless - worked with the DALI Alliance to provide answers to all questions asked during the event.
	August 2020	Emergency lighting controlled by DALI that’s dependable and robust
	July 2020	Tunable white: How DALI is making it easier to create lighting that feels natural
	June 2020	The ‘new normal’ for offices – and what it means for lighting control
Power Systems Design	June 2020	DALI-2 and D4i certifications add features and benefits (PDF file) >> View article on PSD website
Bluetooth SIG	May 2020	Bluetooth + DALI – Accelerating the Future of IoT-Enabled Commercial Lighting Illumination is not the only thing you can get from an intelligent luminaire. The data that flows through intelligent connected lighting networks can unlock opportunities and efficiencies in real time while also providing diagnostics, performance monitoring, and predictive maintenance that helps long-term network operations.
	May 2020	Explainer: DALI-2 certification for tunable white lighting Tunable white lighting is one of the biggest trends in commercial lighting at the moment. This article explains the basics, and where DALI-2 fits into the picture.
	April 2020	DALI set to unwire with Thread "Possibly a Bluetooth version will be in play as well. Zigbee/DALI interoperability also on its way. Meanwhile, what’s the future of IoT lighting in a world turning to home working?"
	April 2020	Signify throws its weight behind D4i interface "Signify says it has upgraded in premium drivers to D4i, allowing customers to easily exchange different IoT nodes or sensors on luminaires."
	Feb 2020	Acuity eldoLED adds DALI-2 DT8 Tc tunable SSL drivers The Device Type 8 (DT8) Tc designation means that a single DALI input and address will still enable complete control of multi-channel LED drivers for white-point-tunable applications.
DALI China Summit 2019	November 2019	独家专访 \| Scott Wade: 解码 DALI-2 定义智能照明控制新形态 Exclusive Interview \| Scott Wade: Decoding DALI-2 defines a new form of intelligent lighting control To coincide with the DiiA China Summit 2019 (November 1 in Shanghai), media company First Design conducted an interview with DiiA's Scott Wade.
	June 2019 View magazine issue	Intra-luminaire interfaces pave a path to a smart LED luminaire future Standardization of an interface used to connect subsystems internal to a luminaire will allow SSL manufacturers an affordable path to delivering smart lighting, writes MAURY WRIGHT.
	May/June 2019	Zhaga-D4i Certification Signals Plug-and-Play Interoperability The new Zhaga-D4i certification program and logo indicates plug-and-play interoperability of luminaires, sensors and communication nodes, and represents an important collaboration between two major, innovative lighting-industry organizations, Zhaga and DiiA.
	May 2019 View magazine issue	DiiA announces D4i extension to DALI for intra-luminaire smart SSL interface Smart and connected luminaire architectures will benefit from a standardized version of DALI deployed internally between LED drivers and connectivity/sensor modules, and such a modular architecture offers flexibility in network options. Author: Maury Wright
	March/April 2019	DiiA’s Scott Wade interviewed in LED Professional magazine The latest issue of LED Professional Review contains a detailed interview with DiiA's Scott Wade. Scott was invited to make a presentation at LpS 2018 about the founding of DiiA, and discussed measures that were taken to further develop the standard and its certification process and make the DALI concept future-proof with DALI-2.
	Nov/Dec 2018	What is intra-luminaire DALI? What is DALI-2? When will I be able to buy certified DALI-2 sensors?
LED Professional Symposium 2018	Sept 2018	DALI-2: Standardized, interoperable components and smart luminaires By Scott Wade and Tim Whitaker, DiiA - Presented at LED Professional Symposium 2018 DALI-2 extends and enhances the strengths of DALI as a dedicated, standardized protocol for digital lighting control. For many years, the lighting community has installed DALI systems that are robust, scalable, cost-effective, reliable and flexible. But now, for the first time, DALI-2 has brought standardization to products such as sensors and other input devices, as well as application controllers, which are the “brains” of a DALI system. Furthermore, with its rigorous testing and verification procedures, the DALI-2 certification program from DiiA brings the promise of significantly-improved interoperability of products from different vendors.
BUILDINGS magazine	Aug 2018	New Applications for DALI Lighting Controls By Robert Hick of RH Controls Consulting LLC
	Sept 2017	DALI-2 boosts lighting control systems with certification, control devices, and improved interoperability by Tim Whitaker and Scott Wade, DiiA DALI-2 brings new functionality to DALI lighting control systems by standardizing devices such as application controllers and inputs. As Tim Whitaker and Scott Wade explain, DALI-2 certification will also lead to improved interoperability.