SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – JUNG has introduced its new KNX DALI-2 actuator, designed to streamline DALI lighting installations by integrating seamlessly with KNX-based building automation systems. The four-channel Multimaster device supports up to 128 DALI components and enables intuitive visualization and control via platforms such as the JUNG Smart Visu Server—positioning it as a flexible solution for energy-efficient lighting management in facilities like schools, hotels, and commercial complexes.
Bridging DALI Lighting and KNX Automation
The JUNG KNX DALI-2 actuator offers the best of both worlds by combining the functional strengths of the company’s existing KNX dimming actuator and DALI gateway into one unit. Acting as a bridge, it allows for centralized control of DALI devices using familiar KNX infrastructure, without the need for separate commissioning of each DALI server.
Key features include:
- Central control of up to 4 DALI systems with 128 participants
- Management of up to 16 lighting scenes
- Full KNX visualization support via Smart Visu Server
- Built-in diagnostic and parameterization tools, such as stairwell function setup
- Support for RGBW color control and Tunable White temperature adjustments
Streamlining Lighting Scenarios for Facility Efficiency
Unlike legacy systems that require separate programming of each DALI component, the KNX DALI-2 actuator aggregates control telegrams from the DALI bus and transmits them to the KNX visualization platform. This structure makes it easier and faster for facility managers and integrators to commission, modify, and operate the system while allowing on-the-fly scene switching and individual lighting adjustments—even after installation.
Industry Application: Use Case in Educational Facilities
One practical deployment is in school buildings, where the device supports both individualized classroom control and centralized facility oversight. For example:
- Two classrooms, each with two independently dimmable lighting zones, can be linked via the actuator's four DALI channels.
- Facility staff can use a tablet to turn all classroom lights on before school starts and off at the end of the day via the KNX visualization dashboard.
- Maintenance alerts are displayed in real time, ensuring minimal disruption and optimized upkeep of the lighting infrastructure.
This modular, scalable approach reflects a broader shift in building automation toward integrated, user-friendly solutions that reduce operational overhead and support sustainability goals.
JUNG Reinforces Market Position with Workflow-Oriented Technology
"With this actuator, we’re responding directly to market demand for a simplified, yet highly functional DALI-to-KNX integration that minimizes installation time and maximizes operational clarity,” said a company spokesperson. “It’s an ideal solution for buildings with repeated room structures, such as classrooms, hotel rooms, or open-plan offices."
By enabling flexible light scenarios, reducing manual configuration steps, and supporting standardized DALI-2 protocols, JUNG is helping smart building integrators meet increasingly complex requirements without compromising usability or efficiency.
Strategic Advantage for Integrators and Facility Managers
The KNX DALI-2 actuator delivers value beyond just lighting control:
- It cuts commissioning time for installers and integrators
- Reduces long-term operational costs through centralized maintenance feedback
- Enhances user comfort via dynamic, adjustable light scenes and color temperature tuning
- Future-proofs installations with open protocol support for both KNX and DALI-2
As energy optimization and automation converge in next-generation buildings, modular systems like JUNG’s DALI-2 actuator will likely play a central role in driving ROI and long-term operational resilience.
Learn more about the KNX DALI-2 actuator at www.jung.de