Crestron DIN-DLI – DALI Interface, DIN Rail Mount

Product Overview

The Crestron DIN-DLI is a DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) gateway for DIN rail installation, enabling Crestron control systems to communicate with DALI-addressed lighting equipment including LED drivers, fluorescent ballasts, and emergency lighting fixtures. DALI is the internationally standardized bidirectional lighting control protocol used in commercial building lighting installations throughout the world, and the DIN-DLI provides the translation layer between Crestron’s control architecture and DALI-addressed devices.

Product Description

Commercial lighting systems in Europe, Asia, and increasingly in North America use DALI-addressed drivers and ballasts that require a dedicated DALI bus for control and status reporting. The DIN-DLI connects the Crestron control processor to the DALI bus, allowing the Crestron system to command individual DALI device addresses or DALI groups for level control, scene recall, and emergency lighting status monitoring. The DIN rail form factor places the DIN-DLI in the same panel enclosure as other Crestron DIN modules, simplifying installation and wiring in commercial projects. DALI supports up to 64 individually addressable devices per bus segment, with the Crestron system programming scenes, schedules, and occupancy-based control across the entire DALI network through the DIN-DLI gateway. This module is essential for any Crestron project where the lighting infrastructure uses DALI drivers.

Key Features

• DALI gateway for DIN rail installation
• Connects Crestron control systems to DALI-addressed lighting equipment
• Supports up to 64 individually addressable DALI devices per bus segment
• Enables level control, scene recall, and status reporting for DALI devices
• DIN rail form factor for panel installation alongside other Crestron DIN modules
• Supports emergency lighting status monitoring via DALI

Typical Applications

• Commercial buildings with DALI-addressed LED drivers or fluorescent ballasts
• European and international projects requiring DALI protocol integration with Crestron
• Office lighting control systems with individual desk/zone DALI addressing
• Emergency lighting monitoring and control in commercial facilities

Technical Specifications

• Model: DIN-DLI
• Protocol: DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface)
• Mounting: DIN rail
• DALI Capacity: Up to 64 addressable devices per bus
• Integration: Crestron control system via Cresnet or IP

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is DALI the same as 0-10V dimming?
A: No. DALI is a digital bidirectional protocol; 0-10V is an analog unidirectional signal. DALI provides individual device addressing and status feedback (including fault reporting), while 0-10V is a simple analog level control signal. The DIN-DLI is for DALI specifically; use Crestron’s 0-10V dimmer outputs for 0-10V loads.

Q: Does DIN-DLI support DALI Type 8 (color tunable)?
A: Check the current Crestron product documentation and firmware specifications for DIN-DLI DALI command set support, including color temperature (Type 8) commands. DALI Type 8 support may depend on firmware version.