Re: CBus Dimmer Compatibility

[Neil Fuller <neil.fuller@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Paul

Yes, each dimmer is protected with a 10 amp C curve on the input
(couldn't get 8 amp!) and 1 amp B Curve on the outputs.

Regards

Neil

Paul Gale wrote:
> Neil,
>
> Have you got any breakers on the outputs of the CB dimmers? The common
consensus was that it's a good idea to protect the dimmers. Ben A did my
install and put them on each channel output as well as on the input to each
dimmer unit. Costs a little more but worth it.
>
> Paul.
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
>> Of Neil Fuller
>> Sent: 09 February 2009 08:58
>> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] CBus Dimmer Compatibility
>>
>> Thanks Phil
>>
>> I'll get some on order.
>>
>> Since posting the original question, I've done a lot of research
on
>> CBus
>> Forums etc. Seems the problem also relates to input capacitance so
I'll
>> stick to one of the transformers advised by CIS.
>>
>> Only problem is that the list seems to be biased towards what's
>> available in Australia and it's quite an old list too so I'm
having
>> trouble locating any transformers on the list :-(
>>
>> BTW Phil, I spoke with Roger Pitt the other day - He sends his
regards
>> -
>> Seems you have a fan there!!!!!
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Neil
>>
>> Phil Harris wrote:
>>
>>> TBH given the cost of dimmable electronic transformers I
wouldn't
>>>
>> risk it.
>>
>>> If the ones you have are non-dimmable then they could start
drawing
>>>
>> large
>>
>>> currents to make up for the reduced voltage input when dimmed
and pop
>>>
>> the
>>
>>> triacs in the dimmers.
>>>
>>> Phil
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
>>>>
>>> [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>]
On
>>> Behalf
>>>
>>>> Of Rob Iles
>>>> Sent: 08 February 2009 22:17
>>>> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <mailto:ukha_d%40yahoogroups.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] CBus Dimmer Compatibility
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>> <mailto:neil.fuller%40gmail.com>>
>>>
>>>>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Rob Iles
>>>>
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