Synapse Wireless Releases TL7-DALI-DC (D4i) Twist Lock Wireless Lighting Controller for Street and Area Lighting Applications

November 18, 2024

Synapse Wireless is excited to announce the release of its latest product, the TL7-DALI-DC Twist Lock Wireless Lighting Controller. This advanced controller is designed specifically for street and area lighting applications, offering a wide range of intelligent features that enhance performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

The TL7-DALI-DC utilizes D4i LED driver resources such as power monitoring, power supplies, diagnostics and asset data. It also includes additional features & capabilities required by Street and Area Lighting applications, such as GPS location, Photocell & Tilt.

This rich feature set allows the TL7-DALI-DC to deliver essential capabilities for the targeted application.

“Our new TL7-DALI-DC controller brings significant value to outdoor lighting applications by leveraging the D4i standard, in a 7-Pin NEMA C136.41 socket,” said Michael Davidson, Lighting Control Specialist at Synapse Wireless. “The D4i certification ensures interoperability and future-proofing, making it an excellent choice for municipalities and utilities looking to upgrade their lighting infrastructure with smart, efficient solutions. The Tl7-DALI-DC provides the full feature set for D4i LED drivers with Power Monitoring, Asset Data, and Luminaire Diagnostics.”

Key Features of the TL7-DALI-DC:

  • Powered by D4i LED Driver: Utilizes the latest D4i technology for enhanced performance.
  • Compatible with ANSI C136.41 7-pin Receptacle: Allows for easy installation and integration.
  • Integrated North-Facing Photocell: Ensures reliable dusk-to-dawn control.
  • Certified D4i (Type D): Ensures plug-and-play compatibility with D4i LED drivers.
  • D4i Power Monitoring: Provides precise power usage data for better energy management.
  • D4i Asset data: Automatically gather LED driver information such as GTIN, manufacturer, & serial number.
  • D4i Diagnostics & alerting: Proactively monitor driver performance and alert on power deviation, voltage surges, over current, over temp, etc.
  • DALI Part 218 Dimming: Enables smooth dimming control.
  • GPS: Provides accurate location data.
  • Tilt (Optional): Monitors and reports fixture orientation changes.
  • One Sensor Input: Supports additional sensor integration for enhanced functionality.
  • Power-On Dimming Test: Simplifies the installation process.
  • Status LEDs: Software-dimmable LEDs for visual status indication.
  • Self-Healing Mesh Network: Ensures robust communication and system reliability.
  • Secure Over-the-Air Upgrades: Keeps the controller updated with the latest features and security patches.
  • Secure AES128 Encryption: Protects data integrity and confidentiality.

With the TL7-DALI-DC, the SimplySnap Cloud Application can provide proactive alerts on power deviation and diagnostics data for voltage surges, over current, over temp, etc.

For more information about the TL7-DALI-DC Twist Lock Wireless Lighting Controller visit the TL7-DALI-DC D4i Twist Lock Wireless Lighting Controller product page.

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