Re: CBus Dimmer Compatibility

[Rob Iles <rob.iles@xxxxxxxxx>]

IIRC, Cbus Dimmer is likely to complain and release the magic smoke!

*please* get confirmation from someone more in the know than me - - but for
now, I'd advise caution.

Phil?

R.


2009/2/7 Neil Fuller <neil.fuller@xxxxxxx>

>   I know this has been discussed before but . . . . . . senility seems
to
> be kicking in and I can't remember the outcome . . . .
>
> I have a Cbus 8 channel 1 A/ch dimmer (L5508D1A).
>
> I want to dim some existing LV lamps but I don't know if the existing
> "transformers" (they're "electronic" units rather
than proper
> transformers), are compatible with "Leading Edge" dimmers.
>
> If I connect them up, and they are not compatible, what's likely to
happen?
>
> If they hum and buzz or the transformers go pop, I'm not bothered but
if
> they blow up the CBus dimmer, I won't be happy!!!
>
> Any info much appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Neil
>
>



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