Casambi Salvador Series 1000 (SAL-1016 / SAL-1032 / SAL-1064)

Casambi Salvador Series 1000: DALI Master for Wireless Mesh, Connect Up to 64 DALI Drivers into Casambi Without a Separate Controller

If your project is running a wired DALI system and you want to bring it into a Casambi mesh network without replacing drivers or re-running cables, the Salvador Series 1000 solves exactly that problem. The Casambi Salvador SAL-10XX is a DALI Master that integrates directly into the Casambi BLE Mesh network, making each wired DALI driver appear as a standard Casambi luminaire in the app. All addressing, grouping, scene configuration, and automation are handled through the Casambi App — no dedicated DALI commissioning software or separate controller required.

Three variants are available by capacity: SAL-1016 (up to 16 DALI addresses), SAL-1032 (up to 32 DALI addresses), and SAL-1064 (up to 64 DALI addresses). The hardware across all three models is identical — the only difference is the number of DALI addresses each can manage. Two critical points before specifying: Salvador Series 1000 is compatible with Casambi Evolution networks only and will not operate on Casambi Classic. Additionally, only DALI drivers may be connected to Salvador — DALI sensors and DALI switches cannot be wired to it.

Technical Specifications — Casambi Salvador Series 1000 (SAL-1016 / SAL-1032 / SAL-1064)

Power and DALI

Radio and Mechanical

Salvador SAL-10XX Eliminates the DALI Controller: Address and Control Drivers Directly Through the Casambi App

In a traditional DALI project, you need at least one dedicated DALI controller, specialist commissioning software, and someone with deep DALI knowledge to address each driver. Salvador replaces that entire layer with the Casambi App on iOS and Android.

Once Salvador is powered from the DALI bus and joined to a Casambi Evolution network, all connected DALI drivers automatically appear in the app as standard Casambi luminaires. From there, the lighting designer or commissioning engineer can:

• Address DALI drivers directly in the Casambi App, no separate DALI commissioning tool needed

• Create groups, scenes, and automation combining DALI drivers with other Casambi Ready devices in the same network

• Adjust dimming per luminaire or across groups using programmed scenes

• Monitor luminaire status (DT6) and colour temperature (DT8) if the driver supports it

One important note when designing the DALI power system: the total current across the entire DALI line must not exceed 250 mA, counting all DALI power supplies on that line combined. Exceeding this limit risks system faults or permanent damage to components.

A practical point from field installations: Salvador must not be placed inside a metal enclosure or mounted next to large metal structures, as this will block BLE Mesh signals. Always perform a wireless connectivity test on site before finalising the installation.

SAL-1016, SAL-1032, SAL-1064: Selecting the Right DALI Capacity for Your Project Scale

All three Salvador models share identical hardware and firmware. The only difference is the maximum number of DALI addresses each device can discover and manage.

Important: Salvador will only discover and address the number of drivers matching its model limit. If more drivers than the limit are physically connected to the DALI bus, the Casambi App will report an error during discovery and terminate the process. Salvador does not electrically prevent additional drivers from being wired in, but any drivers beyond the limit will not be managed.

If a project requires more than 64 addresses, the solution is to use multiple Salvadors within the same Casambi network. Each Salvador operates as an independent node, but all DALI drivers across every Salvador appear and can be controlled within a single Casambi network — no zone splitting or separate networks required.

Salvador Builds Hybrid Networks: Control Casambi Ready Devices and Wired DALI Drivers Simultaneously

This is the core value Salvador brings to projects that already have wired DALI infrastructure but want to integrate into the modern Casambi BLE Mesh ecosystem.

Once Salvador is commissioned, wired DALI drivers and Casambi Ready devices (native Casambi luminaires, CBU modules, switches, etc.) appear together in the same Casambi network. The lighting designer can:

• Build scenes combining both wired DALI luminaires and Casambi Ready devices in a single scene

• Schedule automation that applies simultaneously across the entire network, regardless of device type

• Control remotely via the Casambi App or Casambi Cloud Gateway (if deployed)

• Manage colour (DT8) and power level (DT6) of DALI drivers, where supported by the driver

Regarding network scale: a single Casambi Evolution network supports a maximum of 250 nodes. Each Salvador counts as 1 node. Each DALI driver addressed by a Salvador also counts as 1 node. When planning network capacity, account for the total of Salvador units + DALI drivers + other Casambi Ready devices against this 250-node limit.

One practical note from commissioning experience: DALI sensors and DALI switches cannot be connected directly to Salvador. If the design requires DALI control devices in the Casambi network, they must be converted to Casambi Ready using a suitable Casambi CBU or a device from a Casambi Ecosystem Partner.

Casambi Salvador SAL-10XX Integration with Casambi Evolution

Salvador Series 1000 operates within a Casambi Evolution network and is compatible with the Casambi App on iOS and Android. Three radio modes are available when creating a network in the Casambi App:

What's in the Box and Installation Notes for Salvador SAL-10XX

In the box

• 1x Casambi Salvador Series 1000 (per ordered model: SAL-1016, SAL-1032, or SAL-1064)

What you will need

• External DALI bus power supply, if the DALI drivers in the system do not have an integrated bus power supply

• Solid conductor cable 0.5–1.5 mm² (16–20 AWG), stripped 6–8 mm

• A Casambi Evolution network (existing or newly created via the Casambi App)

Installation notes

• Do not place Salvador inside a metal enclosure or mount it adjacent to large metal structures

• The two DALI connector sets (DA1/DA2) are internally connected in parallel — DALI bus wiring can be routed through the device

• DALI bus connections at DA1/DA2 are polarity-independent

• Verify total DALI line current does not exceed 250 mA before energising

• Perform an on-site wireless connectivity test before finalising the installation

Need help designing a Casambi system or evaluating how to integrate your existing DALI infrastructure into a Casambi Evolution network? Contact the KNXStore technical team: