What is the maximum length of a DALI cable?

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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    1. 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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    2. 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

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      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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