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Difference between DALI Type 6 and DALI Type 8

What is DALI?

Digital Addressable Lighting Interface is a two-way communication system used to standardize digital
commands that are recognized by all components in the lighting system. DALI is an “open protocol”, meaning it
is a common platform that can be adopted by all lighting equipment manufacturers. In DALI, each device is
assigned an individually controllable DALI address, and it allows for devices to be grouped and controlled
together.

In a DALI system, a two-wire, unpolarized bus is used for power and two-way data communication. DALI power
is 16V, when there is no active communication, but the voltage level can differ depending on the data trans-
mission. Two-way communication allows for DALI devices to send three types of commands:

 Control → Example: Turn off lights, recall a scene, start a fade to a defined light output level, etc.

 Configure → Example: Change a parameter (such as light level or fade time) in a stored scene

 Query → Example: Ask what the current light output level is or ask if there is a lamp failure

DALI Protocol is constantly evolving. In 2014, DALI was restructured, and DALI-2 was released with many ease
of use improvements, new commands, and compatibility with control devices. With these dynamic changes to
the protocol, lighting systems have become more controllable and customizable.

Control Devices
Types Purpose
 Acts as the "central control station" or "brain" of the system
Application Controllers
 Sends commands to the control gear
 Provides real-time information to the system
Input Devices
 Example: sensors, push-buttons, sliders, etc.

Further additions will be made to DALI-2 which will include color tuning and intensity. These additions will be
used to enable tunable white fixtures where color and brightness can be controlled within a single fixture.
Difference between DALI Type 6 and DALI Type 8

Single-Channel DALI Type 6 commands use a single address to control a single channel.

→ Example: Color temperature is controlled on one channel, and brightness is controlled on another

Multi-Channel DALI Type 6 commands use X number of addresses to control X number of channels.

DALI Type 8 commands use one address to control two channels.

→ Example: Both color temperature and brightness can be controlled by a single channel

When using DALI Type 6, broadcast control is only possible if separately energized lines are installed for each
desired color. DALI Type 8’s single address multipath channels can control two or more outputs. Data is
transmitted serially to the luminaire from the DALI master device.

Benefits of DALI Type 8 over DALI Type 6

There are many benefits to using DALI Type 8 over DALI Type 6, and the applications are broad and diverse.
DALI Type 8 allows for savings on cost and complexity of the system. One DALI Type 8 driver can perform all
the same functions as two single-channel DALI Type 6 drivers. Also, one DALI Type 8 driver can perform all the
same functions as one dual-channel DALI Type 6 driver, while only using one DALI address.

DALI Type 8 can help to reduce:

→ The number of drivers used in an application


→ The amount of wiring needed at installation
→ The number of DALI addresses used

OSRAM Tunable White Solution

The OSRAM Tunable White System is a digitally, controlled lighting solution designed for human centric lighting
applications in educational, commercial office, and healthcare settings.

The OPTOTRONIC Tunable White Driver from OSRAM leverages DALI Type 8 commands to control brightness
and color using a single control channel. The driver also can support DALI Type 6 when configured in 2-channel
mode. Typically 2-channel mode is used for direct/indirect lighting applications. The mode of operation and
settings can be programmed into the driver using the OT Programmer Software.

The driver can be paired with the OSRAM PrevaLED® Tunable White LED Light Engine, or with a TW light engine
of the OEMs choice. In both cases, two different color temperature LEDs are blended for an intended color
temperature output. Precise control of color and brightness can be adjusted by the user directly on the wall
station.

OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc.


200 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA 01887 USA
Phone 1-877-636-5267
www.osram.us/ds

OSRAM, PrevaLED and OPTOTRONIC are registered trademarks of OSRAM GmbH.


Specifications subject to change without notice.

© 2019 OSRAM 07/19 LED-DS086

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