Which connectors can be used for a DALI connection?
Answer: Wieland has a number of connectors that can be used for DALI. Which one is actually used often depends on the connectors applied by a lighting manufacturer:
Type | Code | IP value | Conductors mm² | contacts | Comments |
BST14i2 | pastel blue | IP20 | 2x0,5 | 1+,2- | icm GST18i3 black for230V; for older applications |
GST15i2 | pastel blue | IP20 | 2x1,5 | D1,D2 | icm GST18i3 black for 230V; compacte connector |
GST18i5 | pastel blue | IP20 | 5x2,5 | D1,D2,PE,N,L | |
GST15i5 | pastel blue | IP20 | 5x1,5 | D1,D2,L,PE,N | Compact connector |
RST16i5 | turquoise | IP69k | 5x2,5 | 1,2,N,PE,L, | |
RST20i5 | turquoise | IP69k | 5x4 | D1,D2,N,PE,L, | |
- What is the maximum length of a DALI cable?
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Answer: In its latest technical manual, the DALI organisation recommends a maximum bus length of 300 metres with a minimum conductor diameter of 1½ mm². In the past, the following maximum lengths were specified:
0-100m:0,5mm²
100-150m: 0,75mm²
150-300m: 1,5mm2
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- Which connectors can be used for a DALI connection?
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Answer: Wieland has a number of connectors that can be used for DALI. Which one is actually used often depends on the connectors applied by a lighting manufacturer:
Type | Code | IP value | Conductors mm² | contacts | Comments |
BST14i2 | pastel blue | IP20 | 2x0,5 | 1+,2- | icm GST18i3 black for230V; for older applications |
GST15i2 | pastel blue | IP20 | 2x1,5 | D1,D2 | icm GST18i3 black for 230V; compacte connector |
GST18i5 | pastel blue | IP20 | 5x2,5 | D1,D2,PE,N,L | |
GST15i5 | pastel blue | IP20 | 5x1,5 | D1,D2,L,PE,N | Compact connector |
RST16i5 | turquoise | IP69k | 5x2,5 | 1,2,N,PE,L, | |
RST20i5 | turquoise | IP69k | 5x4 | D1,D2,N,PE,L, | |
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