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Apr . 23 . 2016

Saving an Energy With a 0-10v dimmable LED driver

A 0-10V dimmable LED driver will help save money, contributing to a greener environment while allowing continuous illumination. For greener applications, it makes sense to find dimmers which can adjust levels from 0 to 10 volts; though sometimes this option will be more expensive. But actually controlling the voltage directly via dimmer affords greater control of not only energy conservation, but expenditure. Not only do LEDs last longer, they're inherently energy-efficient; the "green" nature of their application comes built in. Certainly, LEDs are still energy-efficient without a dimmable driver; but going the 0-10V option is recommendable for the most energy conservation. ...Read More

Mar . 25 . 2016

When Should a 0-10v Dimmer Be Used?

They have been around since the early days of fluorescent dimming, and are still an effective method of dimming today. That said, 0-10V dimmers are more likely to be used as LED dimming options that are reliable and controllable today. What a 0-10V dimmer does is mitigate a DC voltage control signal between ten and zero volts. When the unit is set to 10V, it should be at its maximum output. Likewise, when it's at 0V, it should be at its minimal output. ...Read More

Mar . 16 . 2016

Follow the Road to the Correct LED Driver

There are a number of factors to take into consideration when selecting an LED driver. Different manufacturers offer many products that those in search of a led driver will be certain to find that item that meets their needs. ...Read More

Mar . 7 . 2016

The Trailing Edge Dimmer for LED Lighting Control

The trailing edge dimmer is one of two available phase control dimmers and the one that works optimally with LED drivers. Leading-edge dimmers are their counterpart, with a higher market presence they are cheaper, but their high minimum load make them inadequate for nuanced LED lighting. ...Read More

Feb . 25 . 2016

Why Is Dimming Important in LED Lighting?

Unlike incandescent lighting, LED lighting relies on a self-contained power supply that also acts like a current and dimmer control system called an LED driver that is separate from the wall dimmer switch. The LED driver takes high-voltage alternating current power from the electrical line and converts it into low-voltage direct current power. It also adjusts to keep the current constant so that an LED light functions as expected based on its design and use. ...Read More

Jan . 22 . 2016

Dimming LEDs On ELV

An Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) dimmer used in conjunction with an LED (light emitting diode) is almost a match made in heaven. LEDs in general are known for their energy-saving properties. They have a higher cost because of this, but most LED lights come with a warranty of some caliber. Usually LED power supplies have a three-year warranty, while the lights themselves can have five or more years under their belt in that category. ...Read More

Jan . 12 . 2016

Leading-Edge vs. Trailing-Edge Dimmers

There are certainly advantages and disadvantages to a leading edge dimmer, and the same can be said about trailing edge dimmers. Following the two will be explored briefly. With an incandescent light bulb, domestic dimmers promote a resistance that is characterized as ideal by many. As a result, domestic dimmers are often used in support of LED lamps which act as replacements for traditional options. That said, when combining incandescent and LED worlds, designers are often confronted with challenges that were not previously anticipated. These challenges may include low current draw and a luminous response that is very quick, even in regard to minor fluctuations of power. But depending on what kind of dimmer you're using, the kind of damper or bleeder circuits of the LED drivers in question may change; as will the necessary switching topology for operational optimization. ...Read More