Casambi Technologies
Global leader in smart lighting control, Casambi, unveiled its latest innovation today – Salvador, a new series of DALI controllers. This announcement signifies the tech firm’s strategic entry into the wired lighting control market, establishing its new position as a mainstream lighting controls provider.
Today, at the Light + Building tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, Casambi introduced its new DALI controller product series, Salvador. The range aims to enhance flexibility in lighting control by providing wireless, wired, and hybrid options. This initiative the founder says aligns with the company’s mission of enabling flawless lighting experiences for all:
“We’re introducing a new level of user-friendliness to the world of DALI. From design to commissioning, wiring, installation, and everyday use, Casambi simplifies every aspect of lighting control. Our core value is to make the work as easy and infallible as possible through our extremely intuitive technology. With this new DALI controller series, we can offer unparalleled flexibility, extending our reach from wireless to the wired market” said Timo Pakkala, Co-Founder and Head of Product Management & Strategy, adding
“Whether users prefer wireless, wired, or a combination, our goal is to enable Casambi in any installation, in any setting, guaranteeing full interoperability with key protocols like DALI, Bluetooth LE, and EnOcean. This creates vast possibilities for the market and the delivery of feature-rich lighting control solutions for any environment.”
How does it work?
With Salvador, wired and wireless devices can coexist harmoniously in Casambi applications with no limitations when mixing different product types. DALI drivers integrate into the Casambi system through wired connections, operating seamlessly as normal Casambi-enabled devices. The first two form factors in the series can manage up to 64 DALI addresses and support DALI DT6, DT8, as well as D4i via the Casambi cloud API.
The Salvador 2064 comes with an integrated 130 mA power supply, eliminating the need for other power supplies on the DALI bus. Additionally, it features an internal Real-time clock (RTC) with backup energy storage and housing with cable strain relief. The second form factor, Salvador 1064, requires an external power supply.
The Salvador 1064 is available for sampling, with full-scale production scheduled to kick off in Q2 2024. The unit pricing for Salvador 1064 is set to be highly competitive, positioning it favorably against existing DALI controllers in the market. The Salvador 2064 is poised for sampling starting in Q3 2024. Additionally, the company is preparing to launch a dedicated US version, further expanding its commitment to meet the diverse needs of the American market.
“With wired and standards-based lighting control solutions prevailing in the construction industry, our new wired offering unlocks immense potential. We’re bringing the Casambi experience to DALI, while keeping costs in check, making it flexible for any setup, and giving easy access to our feature-rich control applications. This new opportunity to combine wireless and wired networks not only extends the lifespan of buildings and installations but also enhances sustainability, opening up endless possibilities.” said Mark McClear, the newly appointed CEO of Casambi.
Global smart lighting control company, Casambi, announced today its partnership with Light Works, the Poland-based full-service provider of lighting control solutions and project consultation services.
Light Works has gained a strong reputation in Poland for helping lighting designers and OEMs achieve their project goals with particularly strong expertise in the seamless integration of Casambi controls with electrical grids and building control systems.
The firm has already been working with Casambi technology for the best part of a decade, having successfully implemented it in a diverse mix of high-profile settings including Vogue Magazine’s Warsaw site, and Safran Transmission Systems’ vast production halls in Sedziszow Malopolski.
“We are very pleased to formalize this partnership with Light Works. Their long-standing reputation and close connection with specifiers across Poland are unparalleled, and it’s great to have a masterful advocate for Casambi’s technology in the region. Together with partners like Light Works, we can spread awareness of Casambi’s value propositions as a fantastic solution for an industry transitioning to wireless lighting control.” Said Luca Ragaglia, VP of Sales, Casambi EMEA.
“What I love about Casambi’s unique approach is that I can pull different products together from the vast Casambi Ecosystem to deliver custom–made solutions befitting any brief – always ensuring that end-users get the best lighting experience. I strongly believe that together with architects and lighting designers, Casambi can help create spaces that end-users like to return to and spend time in – maximizing user comfort, while at the same time allowing for low ownership and maintenance costs” said Mateusz Janowski, Light Works Founder.
By joining Casambi’s Value-Added Reseller program, Light Works can immediately access Casambi’s platform with a direct line to engineering, services, as well as the expansive ecosystem of products.
Light Works is affiliated with ARDITI GmbH, Holders and OLFER. All inquiries should be directed to:
Mateusz Janowski, LIGHT WORKS
M: +48 503 828 165
mateusz@lightworks.com.pl
Helsinki, Finland – Global smart lighting control company, Casambi, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark McClear as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. McClear takes over from Kari Mettälä, who, following five years of dynamic leadership, has stepped down to pursue other strategic priorities.
Antti Kokkinen, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Casambi, expressed gratitude for Kari Mettälä’s contributions and confidence in the new incoming CEO, stating:
“On behalf of the Board, I express deep gratitude to Kari Mettälä for five years of outstanding leadership. His contributions have transformed Casambi into a widely recognized international brand and have laid the foundations for Mark’s work. Looking ahead, Mark is the right person to guide Casambi into the future, given his strong ability to drive results in our fastest-growing markets. His talent for fostering global collaboration will undoubtedly ensure a seamless transition and continued success for the company.”
As the newly appointed CEO, Mark McClear commented:
“It’s an honor to lead Casambi. This is an exciting juncture in the lighting industry as luminaires become increasingly smarter. From stamped metal and screw-in lamps, we’ve advanced to integrated LEDs, and it’s now inevitable that all luminaires will soon feature embedded Bluetooth Low Energy radios and sensors. Casambi is poised to lead this transformation as the sole international lighting control platform. Our open ecosystem architecture represents a pioneering leap, surpassing the proprietary legacy systems prevalent in today’s market.”
Mark joined Casambi in February 2022 as the General Manager for North America, bringing a 20-year legacy and reputation in the LED and SSL sectors across 35+ countries in Asia, North and South America, and Europe. With experience managing large organizations and P&Ls of up to $800 million, McClear is well-suited to lead Casambi into its next phase of growth and success.
The Casambi team would like to inform its customers that the current-generation CBU-ASD has reached its end of life. The CBU-ASD is a wireless control unit for LED drivers with 0-10V, 1-10V or DALI dimming interface.
This product has reached the end of its product life cycle and will be discontinued.
- The End of Sale date is September 30, 2023, from which time it will no longer be possible to purchase the product.
- The Last Customer Ship date is December 31, 2023.
- The CBU-ASD is replaced by CBU-ASD-LR. CBU-ASD-LR offers the exact same functionality as CBU-ASD as well as a long-range mode.
CBU-ASD-LR is a wireless, long-range control unit for any type of driver with 0-10V, 1-10V or DALI dimming interface. The CBU-ASD-LR is available with either analog 0-10V (and 1-10V) or digital standalone DALI control interface. The CBU-ASD-LR incorporates a new Nordic Semiconductor SoC (nRF52840), which offers greater memory for Flash & RAM, and supports the latest Bluetooth 5 Specification to offer long-range and high throughput modes. The unit can achieve longer ranges than its predecessor, of up to 200 meters (650 feet) in real-world applications.
With standalone DALI output, CBU-ASD-LR acts both as a controller and power supply, making it possible to connect directly to an LED driver with DALI interface without needing an external DALI power supply. This so-called standalone DALI makes it possible to implement multi-channel lighting systems with adjustable color (RGB and RGBW) or color temperature (CCT), while keeping the wiring and number of components to a minimum.
The CBU-ASD-LR is controlled wirelessly with Casambi smartphone and tablet applications using Bluetooth 5.0 protocol. The Casambi App can be downloaded free of charge from Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
CBU-ASD-LR is a built-in class II device with SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) output. This means that CBU-ASD-LR is a protection class II device which is designed to be used inside a light fixture.
