Precautions When Mixing DALI 1.0 and DALI-2


DALI-2 devices are mutually compatible. Some DALI 1.0 and DALI-2 devices are not compatible, so compatibility must be considered when using DALI 1.0 products. See the figure below for detailed compatibility information.

Device

DALI-2

Driver/Ballast/Relay

DALI 1.0

Driver/Ballast/Relay

DALI-2

Sensor/Panel

DALI 1.0

Sensor/Panel

DALI-2 Master

Compatible

Compatible

Compatible

Binding up with brand

DALI 1.0 Master

Compatible

Compatible

Binding up with brand

Binding up with brand

 

No.

Scenario

Result

1

DALI 1.0 control gear used in DALI-2 system

Generally works, but lacks DALI-2 new features

2

DALI 1.0 control device used in DALI-2 system

Works for single-master, not for multi-master

3

DALI 1.0 bus power supply in DALI-2 system

Works for single-master, not guaranteed for multi-master

4

DALI-2 bus power supply in DALIversion-1 system

Works

5

DALI-2 control gear in DALIversion-1 system

Works

6

DALI-2 single-master controller in DALIversion-1 system

Works

7

DALI-2 single-master in DALI-2 multi-master system

Does not work

8

DALI-2 multi-master controller in DALIversion-1 system

Works

9

DALI-2 multi-master in DALI-2 single-master system

Works