INTRODUCTION: In certain lighting applications, LED drivers need to be mounted away from their respective light engines or light fixtures. In that case, it also becomes necessary to ascertain the maximum distance of the driver from the light engine (in other words, how far away can the driver be located from the LED engine). Application Note ...Read More
ERP Power’s VZM Series of LED drivers offer a programmable 0-10 V dimming constant voltage solution in an efficient and compact IP20-rated case. Nominal input voltages are 120 VAC and 277 VAC, with output voltage options of 24 VDC and 48 VDC. The drivers comply with ENERGY STAR®, DLC (DesignLight Consortium®), and CA Title 24 ...Read More
INTRODUCTION: The ANSI C137.1 standard (currently in version ANSI C137.1-2022; available here) specifies the 0–10 V control interface method and performance requirements for dimmable LED drivers, fluorescent ballasts, and dimming control units where output power is adjustable between minimum/off and maximum via a control input signal. The interface may be from one or more control ...Read More
ERP Power’s PTB Series of programmable constant current Class 2 LED drivers offer high-performance Tri-Mode™ dimming (TRIAC, ELV & 0-10 V) in a versatile and compact IP20-rated case. The nominal input voltage range is from 120–277 Vac. The drivers are available in 30 W, 15 W and 10 W models. The case dimensions are as ...Read More
ERP Power’s PLB Series of low profile programmable constant current Class 2 LED drivers offer an extremely low profile IP20-rated case, with nominal input voltages of 120 and 277 Vac. The case dimensions are as follows: Length: 198.7 mm (7.82 in.) Width: 18.25 mm (0.72 in.) Height: 18.25 mm (0.72 in.) PLB drivers are rated ...Read More
It's all about conserving energy while having the most reliable luminosity possible. LEDs are already an energy conserving measure. They allow illumination without as much energy output as regular lights have. The thing is, theyare slightly more expensive than regular lighting solutions, so many people have shied away from them. What they don't realize is that the savings aren't on the front end, but on the back end. LEDs last longer and use diminished amounts of resources. ...Read More
An LED driver manufacturer is necessarily going to face some very interesting electrical engineering challenges. In order to surpass these challenges, it makes sense that a manufacturer be found with only the highest design standards available to the market. The higher the standards, the more trustworthy the product. ...Read More
There are a wide variety of LED drivers, both current-based and voltage-based, readily available on the market. When choosing a driver, the right kind of LED circuit topology should be considered, as should exigencies related to dimming and flicker. It's difficult to choose an LED driver, and the developing nature of the market makes it hard to find a singly satisfactory option immediately, but the following tips will help buyers make the right selection. ...Read More