In advanced lighting applications, standard products are often only a starting point. When system requirements become more specific—whether in terms of protocol integration, mechanical constraints, firmware logic, or performance—custom design becomes essential. DALCNET develops OEM custom solutions for LED lighting control, combining in-house electronics design, firmware engineering and industrial production to deliver reliable, scalable and fully integrated systems.
The approach is engineering-driven: rather than adapting the project to available components, Dalcnet adapts the electronics to the project.
This enables system integrators, OEMs, and lighting manufacturers to reduce complexity, accelerate time to market, and achieve compatibility across heterogeneous control environments.
Dalcnet’s OEM solutions are built on a solid technological foundation derived from its existing product ecosystem. The portfolio covers major lighting control protocols and related technologies, including:
Dalcnet operates as an OEM/ODM development partner, delivering complete solutions that combine custom hardware design with dedicated firmware development.
Hardware is engineered around the electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements of the application. This includes custom form factors, optimized layouts for integration into luminaires or control cabinets, and component selection aligned with industrial operating conditions.
Firmware development ensures that device behavior is precisely aligned with the application. This includes protocol handling, control logic, dimming curves, communication interfaces, and integration with external systems.
The result is not a generic controller, but a purpose-built control unit designed for a specific application scenario.
This co-development model significantly reduces integration risks because hardware and firmware are designed together rather than developed independently and combined later.
One of the critical challenges in custom electronics is the transition from prototype to production. Dalcnet addresses this through an industrialized development process that enables:
rapid prototyping and validation;
short production ramp-up cycles;
scalable production batches;
flexible production volumes, including low- to medium-volume production runs.
This approach is particularly relevant for OEMs and machine manufacturers that require customization but cannot sustain the production volumes typical of large-scale electronics manufacturing.
By keeping design and production closely integrated, Dalcnet enables the direct transfer of laboratory-validated solutions to industrial manufacturing.
Reliability is a fundamental requirement in professional lighting and industrial environments. Dalcnet OEM solutions are developed with a focus on compliance, robustness, and long-term performance.
Products are developed to meet applicable regulatory and certification requirements for international markets. Depending on the product and configuration, these may include CE marking, UL certification or recognition, and DALI-2 certification.
Each device undergoes functional testing during production, supporting consistent quality over time.
Engineering decisions—including thermal management, component derating, and protection circuits—are based on real operating conditions rather than nominal specifications alone.
This results in solutions designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.
A common challenge in complex lighting projects is the need to combine multiple control devices to manage different protocols or functions. This increases integration time, introduces potential points of failure, and complicates maintenance.
Dalcnet OEM solutions address this by consolidating multiple functions into a single device. Multi-protocol control, gateway functionality, and custom logic can coexist within one platform, reducing the number of components required in the system.
The result is a more streamlined architecture, with fewer interfaces, simplified wiring, and faster commissioning. For system integrators, this translates directly into reduced installation effort and lower deployment risk.
Dalcnet custom solutions are designed to support different stakeholders across the lighting ecosystem:
OEMs and luminaire manufacturers gain access to embedded control electronics tailored to their products without having to develop the required expertise in-house.
System integrators benefit from simplified architectures and control devices designed for integration across multiple protocols.
Industrial and machine manufacturers can integrate lighting control into broader systems while maintaining reliable communication and operation.
Engineering support extends across all phases of the project, from initial specification through to after-sales support, enabling a collaborative development process based on real application requirements.
Beyond product development, Dalcnet acts as a technical partner. Its engineering team supports customers in defining system architectures, selecting appropriate technologies, and validating design choices.
Documentation, sample availability, and direct technical interaction reduce uncertainty during the design phase. This is particularly important in projects involving multiple protocols or complex integration scenarios.
The objective is not simply to deliver a device, but to achieve reliable performance within the complete system.
All OEM solutions are developed and produced within Dalcnet’s controlled environment. This ensures full traceability, consistent quality, and direct control over the supply chain.
Local production supports faster response times, predictable lead times, and effective communication between design and manufacturing teams. For customers, this translates into reliability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
In applications where standard controllers cannot meet specific technical or integration requirements, custom solutions become a strategic advantage.
Dalcnet provides a structured, engineering-driven approach to OEM development, enabling companies to move from concept to an industrial product with reduced risk and higher performance.
From multi-protocol gateways to embedded control units, Dalcnet custom solutions are designed to integrate, simplify, and scale advanced lighting systems.
