Bill Ellis, Candela Controls, Inc.
Location: Sutton South
TuesdayMarch 18, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am ET
Credits 1 LU | Elective
Intermediate
For lighting control, we are moving to a world of more digital protocols, with DALI being one of these advanced protocols we hear about. This session will provide the attendee the overview needed to understand what DALI is, what it can practically do, requirements needed to design and install it in real world applications, and a review of the current market state for its application.
A basic understanding of components in a lighting control system is recommended.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a strong knowledge of the core components in a successful DALI installation
- Design and/or install a DALI lighting control system, understanding the requirements and constraints of the installation
- Discuss programming requirements of a DALI system to make the system functional
- Understand the current market research of available components used in DALI North American installations
Speaker
Bill Ellis
President
Candela Controls, Inc.
Bill Ellis began his career while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Lighting and Audio from the North Carolina School of the Arts. He is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society and sits on its Lighting Control Systems and Museum and Art Gallery Lighting Committees. Bill is also member of Control Protocols Workgroup for ESTA, and is an alternate member to Code Making Panel 18 of the National Electrical Code for ESTA. A leader in systems integration, Mr. Ellis is a Certified Low Voltage Systems Specialty Contractor in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Ellis has gained experience and respect in the industry for his innovative thinking and problem-solving approach to the unusual project. Some of his most challenging projects include: the Sky Church and Artists Journey at Experience Music Project, Seattle, WA; the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, IL; the Space Shuttle Atlantis on display at The Kennedy Space Center, FL; and the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, MD. In addition, there have been over 22 casino projects in 7 states, the Bahamas, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as multiple themed projects for the Walt Disney World Company and SeaWorld Entertainment.
Mr. Ellis is also dedicated to community service. He has been a volunteer reservist with the Orange County Fire Rescue Department in Central Florida since 2003, photographing scenes to use for marketing, training and investigational purposes.
Business credits and recognitions include Owner of Candela Controls Inc. since 1999; Systems Integrator VANCO Lighting; Systems Engineer BASH Lighting South; Master Electrician, Walt Disney’s World on Ice; PLASA’s Volunteer of the Year 2014; and an Archi-Tech award winner for Technology Integration in 2010 for the Carolina Herrera store in Las Vegas, NV.
Mr. Ellis resides just outside of Orlando, FL with his wife and two daughters.