Idratek Expanded Range – New Dimmer Module

The UK Intelligent Network and Home Automation company – Idratek has extended their range of modules. For the first time they now have their own Idratek Dimmer, the SLD-001 …

“The SLD-001 is a single channel light dimmer module suitable for use on incandescent lamps and most electronic low voltage transformer based lighting. Certain high voltage halogen lighting (eg. GU10) may also be controlled but must be derated to around 60% of module capacity.

The module utilises superior trailing edge (phase turn off) control which avoids high inrush currents and thus improves lamp life expectancy, minimises dimmer noise and allows control of low wattage lamps without flicker. Electronic overload protection is also incorporated. This unit is designed for ‘in-line’ applications, where separate neutral and lives feeds are not available. It can therefore replace standard 1way light switch fixtures.

Availability of onboard user definable ramp and free form dynamic profiles allow complex dynamic scene settings to be accomplished even without a high level control program such as Cortex… Output Characteristics

Maximum power: 250W (incandescent)
Voltage: 200-250V@50Hz AC
Electronic overload protected
Inherent soft start
Dimming range: 0-98% (power linearised)
Dimming Resolution: 1%

Other interfaces

1 x Click Effect Push Button Input
1 x general purpose LED Indicator Output
Status indicator LED
Functional
Static or Dynamic output level can be set via IDRANet (or button) at any time, allowing multiple unit scene setting via Cortex or by any networked input device.
Local control modes via onboard button
Ramp function with user definable rate
User definable free form dynamic profiles
Profile data retained in non-volatile reprogrammable memory
Control over individual step dwell interval
Profile lengths up to memory limits
Cyclic profiles possible
User definable initial output value
Onboard push button and LED have full Reflex as well as local function capability
Module Initialise trigger
Fully IDRANet Compatible
Electrical
Operating voltage (IDRANet side) 12-15V DC
Current consumption (IDRANet side) 20mA
Lamp side: 230V(nom) @ 50Hz AC, 250W max.
Environmental
Operating temperature -10°C to +35°C
Operating humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Mechanical
Designed to fit UK standard 35mm deep electrical pattress
60.3mm fixing centres using standard M3.5 screws
Output connections via 5mm pitch terminal block, up to 2.5mm2 conductor cross section

Idratek SLD001 Dimmer

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