Salzburg Airport modernised: Bluetooth lighting control replaces KNX and DALI

Salzburg Airport is Austria's largest regional airport. There is a correspondingly high level of activity on and off the tarmac. The first point of contact for departing and returning travellers is the car park, where there is a high volume of traffic around the clock. To ensure that all visitors have optimal lighting conditions regardless of the time of day, the car park has now been equipped with the RS PRO 5150 SC connected lighting solution from STEINEL. Previously, DALI luminaires were used that were integrated into a KNX control system via a gateway. However, this solution proved to be prone to errors, as the control system often failed and the KNX bus had to be repeatedly reset. This posed a significant challenge, especially in a 330-metre-long car park. This led to the desire for a more stable system that would still offer convenience and efficiency. However, alternative solutions would have meant a considerable amount of additional work. Therefore, the decision was made against a renewed combination of KNX and DALI control. With Connected Lighting, all luminaires are now networked via Bluetooth Mesh, enabling optimal and flexible lighting in the car park and taking into account individual lighting conditions.