Can someone help me understand if i can use the insteon dimmer 2476d to control magnetic low voltage lights. Lights can be turned on and off in an instant by tapping the paddle. Magnetic low voltage dimmers electric supplies online. Io lincs flexible output relay can control many different types of low voltage devices, from pool valves to electric door strikes to garage doors due to its different relay modes. Leviton acenti ate041lw 400w120vac electronic low voltage dimmer alabaster price. Automate your leviton dimmer with smartthings and set it to turn lights on or off when doors are opened, when theres activity in your home, and much more. Ive searched high and low looking for an out of the box solution, and while they will probably exist at some point, right now i just havent found one. Follow the onscreen instructions in the insteon app to add dimmer outlet. Insteon remote control plugin low voltage controller. Buy the 2477d insteon dimmer online in canada from canadian home. Inspired leds dimmable transformer allows for dimming leds from a wall dimmer. Insteon io linc low voltage 2450 insteon discussion community. With its elegant look, smooth touch and stylish led bar, you can not only control the lights you wire to it, but you can add remote control to all kinds of other insteon and x10 devices in your home to match your lifestyle.
Lutron diva magnetic low voltage single pole dimmer, white switches lights on and off or slides to dim. When prompted, press and hold dimmer outlets set button until you hear a double beep. Small size, low power consumption, and remote access means the. To reiterate, elv10 line of dimmers from etc are only for electronic low voltage transformers. Each feature is designed around what is most important to you how well your building is working. The load for the insteon switches is not on the same circuit as the low voltage lightsswitch. I bought a cooper aspire rf9540naw dimmer switch to test, because it indicates it is rated for magnetic low voltage loads, as well as other load types incandescent, electronic low voltage, etc. Insteon controllers are either hardware based or software based. Lutron electronics lighting control dimmers and switches.
Harmony magnetic low voltage dimmer, single pole3way 700va, white only convenient operation combines onoff decorator switch with separate slider for dimming control. Lutron offers hundreds of choices in standalone dimmers and switches. Convenient operation combines onoff decorator switch with separate slider for dimming control. The top outlet gives you insteon remote and automatic control of dimmable lamps up to 300 watts. Inteon dimmer ie 2477d with led lights compatibility insteon. Toggler 600watt singlepole magnetic low voltage dimmer. Hi, i am currently remodelling my kitchen and was planning to install track lights which run at 12 v dc comes with a wall mountable transformer. Mar 21, 2011 this leads us to our main point, the two main types of solid state dimmers, electronic and magnetic. You can use any onoff insteon device to control the transformer or an io linc to control low voltage up to 30v. This dimmer switch can control incandescent bulbs, lowvoltage halogen e.
Smarthome forum wrong dimmers for magnetic low voltage. If you need a dimmable switch to control incandescent bulbs, low voltage halogen e. My plan is to install insteon devices in my whole house in a few months. Smarthome forum insteon switches causing low voltage. Skylark magnetic low voltage single pole dimmer, white replace any decorator style switch with this slide control for the perfect light setting. This is approximately the heat generated from a small nightlight.
This dimmer switch can control incandescent bulbs, low voltage halogen e. Dimming magnetic lowvoltage load smarthome channel. Low voltage transformers including malibu transformers and the popular intermatic light expressions transformers. If you want to control multiple devices simultaneously, either from the insteon app or from another insteon device like a wall keypad button, mini remote or sensor, use an insteon scene. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Ls series lowvoltage slide dimmer,lslv600pw legrand.
Insteon smart onoff toggle switch, togglelinc relay, 2466sw white. Lutron magnetic low voltage dimmers are designed to withstand these spikes and surges. This magnetic low voltage dimmer easily replaces any standard switch to allow you full control over the lights brightness level. Diva 450watt dimmer for magnetic low voltage, singlepole, white. Toggler 600watt singlepole magnetic low voltage dimmer black the lutron toggler 600watt magnetic low voltage single pole the lutron toggler 600watt magnetic low voltage single pole dimmer is a simple and inexpensive way to add ambiance to your dining room or other room in your home while saving energy and extending bulb life.
During normal operation, dimmers get warm to the touch. They are powered by the standard 12vac magnetic transformer. The stated va voltampere rating is the rated capacity of the magnetic low voltage dimmer. Lutron dvlv103pwh diva 800watt 3way magnetic lowvoltage dimmer switch, white. Help with insteon design for low voltage landscape. It helps if you have an issue as the manufacturers can. Dimmer switch for magnetic low voltage transformer devices. For low wattage incandescent loads, please use a d20 module.
Most of the spec sheets and other literature at the smarthome website say incandescent only. Leviton ipm101lz illumatech va, 800w, magnetic low voltage dimmer, single pole and 3way, whiteivorylight almond. Lutron diva 450watt dimmer for magnetic low voltage, single. Lutron ralv600l radiora singlepole radio frequency dimmer. Lutron caseta wireless elv electronic low voltage in. Green led glows when off to make dimmer easy to find in the dark. The 10 best lighting control dimmers for a smart, automated home. They are divided 5 reccessed lights in each room total of 5 rooms. Lutron diva magnetic low voltage dimmer, 800watt, singlepole. Lutron dvlv600pwh 600watt diva magnetic lowvoltage single.
The stated va voltampere rating is the capacity of the dimmer that includes the magnetic transformer heat losses and the lamp load. The awardwinning outletlinc dimmer is the most elegant remotecontrol lamp dimmer in the world. This product delivers the high performance and reliability you come to expect from the leviton name. Insteon has a wide variety of home automation products and devices.
Skylark 450watt singlepole magnetic lowvoltage dimmer, white. Browse our selection of low voltage electronic dimmers. A magnetic transformer subjected to dc voltage can overheat. Anyway, lately the low voltage lights will randomly turn on and off. Decora rocker slide universal dimmer, 300watt led and cfl600watt incandescent for single pole or 3way, dsl061lz. Electronic low voltage dimmers electric supplies online. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from. Dim the lights by use of the slide control, and turn the lights on and off with the paddle switch. Magnetic transformers are inductive loads and are sensitive to dc voltages.
Home shop by brand lutron dimmers, lighting controls, wallplates and wiring devices radiora decora radio frequency lighting control discontinued radiora items lutron ralv600l radiora singlepole radio frequency dimmer, magnetic low voltage, 600 va. Magnetic lowvoltage slide dimmer, preset 600va, white ergonomic design and solid, quality feel combine for smooth, easy operation and precise control. And for the low voltage lighting project i used these on, it saved a couple. The wattage rating is provided only as a reference and indicates the lamp wattage that can be placed on a ul approved 80% efficient magnetic low voltage transformer. How to know your dimmer switch is compatible with your. There are over 3000 interoperable zwave products throughout the world, and over 94 million zwave products have been sold since our beginnings in 2001. Switchlinc dimmer features and benefits congratulations on purchasing the highquality insteon switchlinc dimmer switch. When multiple insteon dimmer switches are mounted side by side in the same. The lights are driven by a magnetic transformer and controlled with a low voltage magnetic dimmer lutron dvlv600p. Instead, they say the product is for use with magnetic low voltage mlv dimmers and list a lutron mlv dimmer as an example. I currently have the insteon io linc low voltage 2450 installed and working fine with the android app but i would like to accomplish the following. Lutron caseta wireless elv electronic low voltage inwall. Dimming basics facts and capabilities of dimmers by lutron.
Electromagnetic and radiofrequency interference protection built in. Smarthome forum getting insteon to work with led cabinet. But the switches themselves are labeled for contro. Based on your response, i doubt i will be able to get insteon to work. The insteon togglelinc toggle dimmer is perfect for controlling incandescent and low voltage dimmable lighting. It appears that all the xxlinc v1 stuff supported dimming. Browse our selection of low voltage magnetic dimmers.
Smarthome forum electronic low voltage elv fixture buzz. Switches can also be linked to one another, making it possible to create virtual 3way circuits wherever you want. Toggle touch digital magnetic low voltage dimmers reduce energy consumption and extend bulb life. That being said, i dont see anywhere in the product write up that says it would be compatible with the insteon triac dimmers. Im wondering if its possible with the insteon hub which is what i currently have to create a scene that would check to see if the garage door is open and then close it. Lutron dvlv600pwh lighting dimmer, single gang, white. Note that it does take some wiki reading to get the misterhouse software set up, but its. Dimming lights 50% can save 40% on electricity and extend bulb life by 10 times. Preset dimmers feature a low profile fluid slide bar movement for fine adjustment of light levels that are accompanied by an easytouse onoff preset switch. Led, cfl, halogen, magnetic low voltage, electronic low voltage, and fluorescent lights. While information in the past has been spread that d20 dimmers only work with a minimum of 100w or 250w, this is not true.
Harmony magnetic low voltage dimmer, single pole3way 700va, interchangeable face in three colors ivory, white and light almond. Regular incandescent dimmers often contain a small amount of dc voltage, which is harmless to a regular. Browse magnetic low voltage lutron dimmers 14 available at lamps plus. You can easily turn the lights on and off with the paddle style switch. Magnetic low voltage and electronic low voltage dimmers low voltage lighting is common in residential and commercial lighting, including display lighting, track lighting, and landscape lighting. Low voltage garden lighting home automation insteon hack.
The dimmer switch is in a 3gang box with two insteon switches. The insteon switchlinc v2 dimmer has 32 brightness levels, which makes setting your lights to the perfect intensity very easy. I needed a dimmer that could control a magnetic low voltage transformerthis dimmer does it all, cfls, incandescent, magnetic and electronic transformers. Insteon smart dimmer 6button keypad, keypadlinc inwall controller. The marketing literature for insteon claims their switchlinc v2 dimmer will work with electronic transformer low voltage lamps heres a direct quote from the site. The only switch i found for insteon is insteon switchlincremote control switch, onoff, dualband, works with amazon alexa. I have 25 magnetic low voltage reccessed lights contrast lighting brand. Challenges of dimming led loads on elv and mlv transformers ethan biery, design and development leader, lutron electronics may 9, 2014 table of contents 1 introduction 1. For use in magnetic low voltage applications, this dimmer can extend the life of your bulbs by as much as 10 times simply by setting the brightness level at 50percent. Local programming lockout available via software 2year warranty. As a wireless receiver, this magnetic lowvoltage dimmer easily replaces any standard switch and allows the light to be controlled from other lutron devices. Adjustable ramp speeds and onlevels can be configured for dimmers while led indicators for all insteon wall switches can be adjusted so that they dont shine too bright at night. Dimming lights 50% can save 40% on electricity and.
Requires a lutron magnetic low voltage dimmer see our website for more information on approved dimmers. Diva 600watt singlepole magnetic low voltage dimmer. View all hubs smart hubs smart interfaces smart software. I am not sure what you mean by onoff switch vs dimmer. Lutron dvlv600p diva dimmer with locator light single pole 600va 450w magnetic low voltage matches existing decoratorstyle switches paddle switch returns light to your favorite level slide adjusts light to suit any activity soft locator light illuminated in off position coordinating claro and satin colors wallplates available separately ecodim model available paddle turns onoff slide up to. When controlling devices like pool valves, you will want the ability to leave it on for an extended period of. I was planning to have the wall washer light part group to be combined with a regular recessed. Be sure not to lose the little key which is a magnetic piece that slides over the plug. This diva is for use in watt magnetic lowvoltage applications. Dimmer outlet requires that the outlet dimmer key be fitted to any plug connected to the top, dimmable outlet.
The ipm061lz is a 600va, 450w, 120volt ac 60hz, singlepole and 3way capable switch and features preset electromechanical magnetic low voltage slide dimmer, led locator, built with a. Its two 50w mr16 bulbs, so total load is probably 150w or so. A lutron mlv dimmer ul listed for 1,000 va can be loaded with a full 1,000 va lamp load. Low voltage light dimmer with radio frequency receiver.
New insteon switch identifying im buying the newest revision. Dim lights and remotely control up to 5 insteon devices and scenes. Check to see if led driver fitting is suitable for leading edge or trailing edge dimmers. I plan to replace the dimmer switches with smart dimmer switches to integrate with smartthings. Led dimmer switch with faceplate cover magnetic low voltage dimmable electrical light switch for led lights in wall include wallplate white 3. Ive found inconsistent information about whether the switchlinc 2476d and 2476dh dimmer switches can control magnetic transformer low voltage lighting. Available in a wide variety of designs, our dimmers help conserve energy and to reduce overall energy costs. Im glad to hear the ledwholesalers magnetic low voltage led driver is working out well for you. Stu was a huge fan of insteon and a huge presence on both the smarthome and insteon forums, helping thousands of us along the way he had nearly 20,000 posts to his name. Do not use regular incandescent dimmers for magnetic low voltage lighting. The radiant collection is a step up from the standard with simple, classic options in wiring devices, home automation controls and screwless wall plates that complement todays homes. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Wrong dimmers for magnetic low voltage lights smarthome.
Levitons collection of dimmers help you create the perfect ambiance within a room. I am wondering if the dimming feature of insteon switches would work across a transformer. For use in magnetic lowvoltage applications, this dimmer can extend the life of your bulbs by as much as 10 times simply by setting the brightness level at 50percent. I have some juno low voltage 4 can lighting that uses a magnetic transformer. Quick setup links to other insteon devices in minutes controls all incandescent lights up to 300 watts customize with 32 brightness levels and 4 ramp rates also compatible with low voltage lighting with magnetic or dimmable electronic transformers status led and beeper indicate setup activity. Insteon switchlinc v2 dimmers can handle lowvoltage lights with magnetic or dimmable electronic transformers as noted on the product page good luck.
Versatile and affordable, the wireless inwall elv dimmer features. Jun 02, 2017 in this case, we were searching for a low voltage garden lighting transformer that can be controlled with either insteon or zwave home automation protocols. The discreet slider gives you the most precise control over how bright or dim youd like the lights to be. The low voltages extend lamp life and increase safety, especially for landscape lighting where a poorly buried wire is at risk of being hit by weed. Do not use regular incandescent dimmers for electronic low voltage lighting. Get free 2day shipping on qualified insteon, dimmers products or buy electrical department products today with buy online pick up in store. Program an occupancy sensor to the dimmer to make sure the lights will only remain on when someone is in the room, helping to cut back on energy usage and save you money. Insteon smart onoff toggle switch, togglelinc relay, 2466sw.
In the box tools needed optional accessories micro dimmer slotted screwdriver mini remote quick start guide phillips screwdriver insteon hub wire cutterstripper voltage meter. All lutron dimmers can save energy, but each one is designed with its own set of. I have been driving these for a long while via lutron dimmers from home depot, and just switched one of them to a smarthome insteon dimmer. The latest insteon plugin module, io linc, lets you monitor and control any low voltage devices such as alarm sensors, electric door strikes, and contact closures as part of your insteon home automation network. Lutron toggler magnetic low voltage dimmer switch, singlepole, aylv600pwh, white. Somebody in customer service told me i was able to use this for magnetic low voltage but when i received my order i read that its only for incandescent lights, is it correct. Enhance the lighting in your home with these dimmer light switches. With one drycontact sensor input you can control many insteon devices throughout the house. Enerlites low voltage slide dimmer decorator switch, onoff rocker, for 010v dimmable led and fluorescent fixtures, singlepole or 3way, ul listed, 50lw, white 4. Insteon dimmer switch 2477d, 2477dh quick start guide. All of them work together regardless of brand, because theyre all based on the common zwave standard. Do not use on magnetic lowvoltage mlv or electronic lowvoltage elv. This magnetic lowvoltage dimmer easily replaces any standard switch to allow you full control over the lights brightness level.
It appears that the keypadlinc v1 and v2 support dimming. Lutrons new facility management tool empowers you to manage your building from anywhere. Easily monitor, control and optimize a lutron control system from any tablet, pc or smartphone. Leviton ipm061lz illumatech 600va450w magnetic low voltage dimmer, single pole and 3way, whiteivorylight almond. Leds that are listed as compatible with mlv magnetic low voltage dimmers. With low voltage lighting systems, the lamps are driven by a magnetic transformer or by an electronic transformer. So, a 600 w load on a 600 w dimmer would produce around 6 watts of heat.
Find the magnetic low volt, single pole dimmer switches you need at. Hoping insteon help can help me identify how to know im buying the latest. A transformer dissipates up to 20% of the connected load as heat. This dimmer really is amazing since it can be controlled remotely by the lutron pico remotes, motion sensors and smartphones and tablets bridge required. Turn lights on and off or dim them to any level of brightness with the lutron diva 600watt magnetic low voltage singlepole dimmer.
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