Ventilux have transformed emergency lighting management with the DALI Testing System – an advanced, cloud-based solution that sets a benchmark for testing and monitoring of emergency luminaires. Designed for maximum efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, this system ensures compliance, enhances safety and eliminates the burden of physical maintenance.
The DALI Testing System is an advanced Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI) emergency lighting testing solution that enables real-time monitoring, reporting, and testing of emergency luminaires from any location via a smartphone, tablet, or desktop PC. At its core, the system is designed to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining stringent compliance with EN50172 legislation.
A key differentiator of the Ventilux DALI Testing System is that it requires zero physical maintenance, eliminating the need for engineers to conduct manual, routine checks. This reduces labour-intensive tasks and ensures that all emergency luminaires function optimally without frequent physical inspections.
Offering both wired and wireless connectivity options, the system caters to diverse installation needs. The modular design ensures scalability, making it suitable for both small and large-scale applications. Its open protocol functionality allows integration with other DALI emergency lighting products, ensuring interoperability and long-term flexibility.
The DALI Testing System is built on a secure cloud server, delivering data security, superior disaster recovery, and automated backups. The web-based interface provides constant visibility into site status, DALI controllers, and the health of individual luminaires. Additionally, its ability to integrate seamlessly with Building Management Systems (BMS) through BACnet, Modbus, or MQTT APIs offers a streamlined solution.
For wireless installations, Ventilux incorporates the Zigbee Mesh Network, a self-healing system that is far superior to traditional point-to-point communication. Zigbee supports up to 65,000 nodes on a single network, ensuring robust connectivity across vast building infrastructures.
Where cloud access is unavailable, the system remains fully functional in offline mode, allowing the DALI Control Panel to continue local testing and reporting independently. Wired controllers can monitor up to 120 DALI devices, while wireless controllers support 128 DALI devices, further reinforcing the system’s adaptability.
The ethernet backbone provides reliability and scalability, allowing for greater flexibility and an extended system reach. With the capacity to support up to 24,000 fittings across 200 controllers, the system can easily expand to accommodate evolving project needs.
Remote testing and monitoring enable automated access, reducing workplace disruptions. Scheduled testing during non-working hours minimises operational interference, while automated email reports provide real-time updates to key personnel, ensuring efficient system management.
The DALI Wireless system delivers significant cost savings by eliminating the need for extensive cabling, which greatly reduces installation costs. Additionally, by simplifying long-term maintenance and minimising manual inspections, the system offers substantial cost efficiencies over time.
With DALI currently used in 54% of smart buildings in the UK and Ireland – a figure set to rise with DALI-2 implementation – Ventilux’s DALI Testing System is at the forefront of innovation, delivering unparalleled performance, compliance, and operational ease.
