Light Control based on DALI and KNX in Restaurant
Light Control based on DALI and KNX in Restaurant
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RENOVATION, INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION AND HANDOVER THE PROJECT
I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING A MODERN ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM BASED ON DALI IN A MODERN RESTAURANT AT TEHRAN SHEIKHBAHAEI AVENUE NAMED MIDEL..
My primary role involved designing the electrical wiring layout and overseeing its installation with my technical team. We developed a lighting control system based on the DALI protocol, using components from ABB and integrating it with modern lighting fixtures from TCI . The system provided seamless 0–100% dimming capability, allowing restaurant owner to precisely control brightness levels to meet both functional and aesthetic needs.
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
Modern lighting design, Workshop, Dali Tech
Modern lighting design, Workshop, Dali Tech
SMART RESTURANT LIGHTING DESIGN WITH SEAMLESS DIMMING AND CUSTOMIZED SCENARIOS
Modern lighting design
Modern lighting design
We designed and implemented a modern lighting system for a restaurant using the DALI protocol. The system manages linear, pendant, and accent fixtures across a DALI network with up to 50 addresses. It offers smooth dimming and scenario programming, enabling the restaurant to create unique atmospheres for different occasions. This smart solution delivers a flexible and contemporary lighting experience.
PERSONAL ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES BENEFITS
Wiring, EC, Installation, Configure
Wiring, EC, Installation, Configure
SUCCESSFUL DALI NETWORK COMMISSIONING THROUGH PRECISE INSTALLATION AND RELIABLE INTEGRATION
Installed the Lighting Wiring
Installed the Lighting Wiring
I supervised the implementation of two main DALI networks, working closely with the client’s wiring technicians to ensure proper installation. My responsibility was to make sure all DALI drivers were correctly connected, both in terms of signal communication and power supply, since proper installation is essential for reliable operation. Despite the use of various types of luminaires—some with integrated drivers and others with external ones—the system was successfully commissioned, and the project was delivered with full functionality.
ETS AND ABB I-BUS® TOOL
Using Two Software to Program
Using Two Software to Program
Finally, I used ETS and ABB i-bus® Tool software to configure and commission the entire lighting control system.
CHALLENGES I FACED
First Challenge
First Challenge
One of the key challenges in this restaurant project was the precise installation of lighting fixtures. The ceiling structure differed from the original design, so we worked with the client’s team and used modern tools like laser meters to achieve accurate positioning. Despite the challenge, we ensured perfect alignment, proving that precision and advanced equipment are essential in our work.
Second Challenge
Second Challenge
One of the main challenges I faced in this project was working with DALI drivers from different brands such as Lifud, Tridonic, and TCI, all operating together in the same system. Some luminaires had integrated drivers made in Italy, while others were custom-built in our workshop and equipped with Lifud DALI drivers. Bringing these diverse components into a unified DALI-to-KNX setup required careful programming and problem-solving. Ultimately, by finding the right solutions, we were able to commission the system successfully.
SUMMARY
This project brought together a variety of lighting types—including spotlights, pendants, linear fixtures, 220V AC lights, as well as constant-current and constant-voltage luminaires—all unified under a DALI-based system fully integrated into KNX control. With advanced scenario programming for dimming and atmosphere management, the system created a flexible and modern lighting environment that gave the restaurant a distinctive edge over its competitors.
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