DiiA Starts D4i Certification of LED Drivers

The Digital Illumination Interface Alliance (DiiA), the global industry organization for DALI lighting control, has started its D4i certification program. D4i brings standardization to intra-luminaire DALI, and extends the existing DALI-2 program by adding a specific set of new features that create new possibilities for DALI in the IoT world. By specifying power-supply requirements and smart-data capabilities, D4i enables intelligent, connected, future-proofed LED luminaires.

Intra-luminaire DALI refers to a small DALI network inside an individual luminaire. D4i specifications ensure that power is available for control devices—such as sensors or wireless communication devices—that are attached to or integrated into the luminaire. D4i-certified LED drivers have an integrated DALI bus power supply, providing power to the DALI bus and to some control devices. In addition, D4i for outdoor luminaires includes auxiliary 24V power supplies for devices with higher power requirements, such as city-wide transceivers.  

D4i also enables intelligent luminaires by standardizing the storage and reporting of data relating to the driver, light source and luminaire. The bi-directional nature of DALI enables such data to be communicated with the lighting-control network. Data stored within the driver can be used for enhanced asset tracking, as well as performance monitoring, diagnostics and energy metering.

More information on D4i and the individual power and data specifications can be found on the DiiA website: www.dali2.org/d4i. 

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