TRIAC Dimming
- Mechanical dimming system
- Adjusts brightness of light by varying the voltage supplied to the lamp
- Used for simple smooth dimming functionality
- Inexpensive to implement
- Low maintenance and long lasting
- ThinkLite LED Tubes can be made with TRIAC capabilities built into the tube, upon request
- Installation process remains unchanged when installing dimmable LED tubes (diagram below)
CAUTION
Using a mechanical (TRIAC) device on a 0-10V dimming system
could lead to malfunction or even destruction of the device. It
is important to understand the existing systems in place in
order to offer the correct solution for each project.
0-10V Lutron Dimming
- Digital, electronic-based dimming system
- Uses a series of logic gates and complex circuitry to regulate light output
- Ideal for environments with programmed timers, motion and/or photo sensors
- Can be controlled remotely or wirelessly through various (network) devices
- Require a special dimmable ballast when used with fluorescent tubes
- ThinkLite offers tubes compatible with 0-10V Lutron systems. This capability is programmed into the T1 AIC chip, making it the only integraed 1-piece LED system today that can work with 0-10V control systems.
- The main advantage in retrofitting current fixtures with ThinkLite dimmable LED tubes is that all predefined settings and rules on existing systems will remain intact after the upgrade is complete
