Beyond traditional lighting systems, the use of the DALI protocol is expanding to other applications such as hospitals, educational centers, exhibition halls, and smart factories, due to the advantages of centralized management, energy consumption monitoring, and zoned light intensity control.
In industrial automation, integrating sensors, central controllers, and automation equipment via the DALI protocol allows for the implementation of an intelligent lighting management system that not only improves energy efficiency but also increases safety and simplifies maintenance.
The DTP-2xx series control panel, one of MEAN WELL's latest releases and available in the OLFER Electronics catalog, is DALI-2 certified and complies with international standards IEC 62386-101/103/301/332, ensuring high compatibility and stability.
This series offers multiple control options and an intuitive user interface, flexibly adapting to the needs of different environments and applications. Whether for commercial displays, smart buildings, factory automation or industrial lighting control, it provides efficient and reliable solutions that help users create smarter and more sustainable lighting environments.
Features of the DTP-2xx Series
• Efficient Power Supply: Powered directly by the DALI bus (9.5-22.5VDC), with an operating current of less than 4mA (16VDC). No additional wiring is required, simplifying installation and reducing energy consumption.
• Flexible Control: Each button supports short, double, and long presses, which can be configured to control specific lighting groups or scenes (e.g., conference mode). Configuration is easily accomplished via the MEAN WELL DLC-02 software.
DLC-02 Software Configuration Interface
• Intuitive Interaction: Integrated switch, adjustable backlight button (high, low, off), chime sound can be turned on or off for a balance between usability in dark environments and quiet operation. Features quick backlight change and feedback functions (compliant with DALI IEC 62386-332 standard)
DTP-206-E Touch Panel
DALI-2 Intelligent Lighting System Architecture
The DTP-2xx series touch panel can be used with the MEAN WELL DLC-02 controller to compose a complete DALI-2 intelligent lighting system.
DALI-2 Intelligent Lighting System Architecture
• System Composition: The DLC-02 acts as the main controller, connected to DTP-2xx panels, LED drivers, and various DALI sensors (such as PIR motion detectors and light sensors) to form a working system.
• Configuration and Expansion: The DLC-02 controller incorporates a power supply for the DALI bus with two independent channels, each compatible with up to 12 input devices. The functions of the DTP-2xx series panels can be configured using MEAN WELL's DLC-02 software.
• Functionality: It allows control of DALI luminaires, including on/off, color temperature, color, brightness, scenes, groups, schedules, and event triggers. It covers various daily lighting control needs (such as office mode or rest mode) via the touch panel, or can be integrated with sensors for intelligent control, such as turning lights on upon arrival or off upon departure.
The DTP-2xx touch panels (offering excellent performance and suitable for a wide range of applications), along with the DLC-02, provide efficient and intelligent control solutions for offices, shopping centers, smart homes, and much more. They are an ideal choice within the DALI Smart Lighting System.
Author: Wu Weiqiang, MEAN WELL Technical Service Center.
Translation: OLFER Electronics Marketing Department
