Episode 130 - WaveLinx - One Phone Call To Make with Martin Mercier
🚀 Is DALI Finally Ready for Prime Time?
Is DALI-2 finally solving the problems that held digital lighting controls back for years?
In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Martin Mercier from Cooper Lighting Solutions explains how DALI has evolved from a difficult, proprietary system into an open, interoperable platform that's transforming smart buildings.
We discuss:
Why DALI struggled in North America
How DALI-2 fixed many of the original pain points
Open standards vs. proprietary lighting systems
IoT, smart buildings, and the future of connected lighting
Why digital lighting controls outperform traditional 0-10V dimming
Cooper's new WaveLinx + DALI hybrid platform
Whether you're a lighting designer, electrical contractor, specifier, distributor, or facility manager, this conversation explains why digital lighting controls are becoming the foundation for the next generation of intelligent buildings.
If you've been hesitant about DALI because of its reputation, this episode may change your mind.
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Connect with Martin: https://www.cooperlighting.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mercier/
Sponsor: Cooper Lighting Solutions, cooperlighting.com, @CooperLightingSolutions
The Lighting Controls Podcast is an official podcast of The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors.
Sponsored By Cooper Lighting Solutions