ETC has announced the addition of the DALI Gateway – that
accepts DMX input and outputs DALI protocol – into the company’s line of
Response products. The DIN-rail-mountable Response DALI Gateway delivers a
single loop of DALI control for up to 64 devices and 16 groups.
ETC networking and architectural controls product manager Lowell
Olcott explains: “This product allows for the control of DALI devices to be
added to all of ETC’s lighting systems, making the product a great option for
retrofits and new installations alike.” Users have complete control over their
entire system with a patchable output map, allowing for the assignment of
individual DMX addresses to each DALI device.
The
Gateway supports auto-replace, allowing failed DALI devices to be replaced
without the need for configuration tools. The DALI Gateway uses special
calculations for individual, group, or broadcast DALI commands, to optimise
fade performance and ensure dimming quality.
