Technical resource
Specify the luminaire, driver and control system together
Control compatibility is a property of the driver, not of the luminaire family. This guide sets out what to check before the control specification is issued.
Compatibility record
Record luminaire and engine code, driver SKU, controller, input/output, current or voltage, load limits, protocol, dimming range and commissioning conditions. A product family is not a tested driver/controller combination.
Certification scope
DALI, DALI-2 and DT8 are not interchangeable labels. Verify the exact component reference in the DALI Alliance database before making a certification claim. A component certificate does not certify every assembled luminaire.
Mock-up and substitutions
Test low-level dimming, switching, scene changes, flicker and audible noise with the actual components. Preserve approved component codes in the BOM; later substitutions require review.
What specifiers ask
Is the exact driver supported?
Check the driver model, not the luminaire name. Phase-dimming, 0-10V, DALI-2 and wireless drivers behave differently, and two models in the same family can ship with different gear. Send us the driver code and the control system and we will confirm.
Is tunable white available with the selected control?
Tunable white needs a driver and a control channel that both support it — typically DALI DT8 or two-channel dimming. A tunable white luminaire on a single phase-dimming circuit will not change colour.
What causes flicker or drop-out at low level?
Usually a mismatch between the dimmer's minimum load or curve and the driver. Verify the combination in a mock-up at the lowest specified level before committing.
What should be recorded in the schedule?
Record the luminaire code, driver code, protocol and the minimum dim level for each circuit so site substitutions are visible.
Related pages
Send your control specification for a driver-level check
Send your reflected ceiling plan, room dimensions or lighting schedule. Include the project location, stage and required date so the team can confirm suitable models and the documentation available.