Ivory Egg and Theben are pleased to introduce the KNX Mains dimming actuators. The video below looks through the main product features and benefits.
Manufactured in Germany, these Mains dimming actuators face a 100% testing process. We’ll explore the range in depth and learn more about Ivory Egg.
An Ivory Egg and Theben production. In this short video, Ivory Egg would like to present the Theben KNX mains dimming actuators. We’ll look at the different product options and cover the main features and benefits. Theben KNX Dimmers are manufactured in Germany at the Headquarters in Haigerloch.
A 100% testing process ensures every device of the production line that is delivered to you is of the highest quality.
The DM Range are the standard mains dimming actuators. They are available in 2, 4, or 8 channel versions. The DM 4-2 T and DM 8-2 T are the standard mains dimming actuator.
These dimmers offer a 200 watt per channel load capacity which is suitable for the majority of circuits, but if required channels can be paired to offer a capacity of up to 400 watts.
The din rail footprint of these actuators is reduced and works out at one module per channel saving a huge amount of space in control panels and offering a very competitive price per channel.
For these two actuators, the KNX bus needs to be connected and powered to allow the manual function to operate. For the DM 2 T and DM 4 T versions, there is a separate power supply for the electronics of the device.
This enables the use of the manual control when the KNX bus is not connected. This makes testing and installation easier.
With a rating of 400 watts per channel and the ability to pair channels together they offer a solution for even larger lighting loads.
Common characteristics
As is normal for Theben, every device has a manual operation including dimming, along with a function enabling permanent manual override.
This can be set in the ETS parameters. Each channel has its own individual supply, phase and neutral, so you can use separate phases for each channel.
As is common with most KNX dimmers, the load rating is per channel, not per device. Theben actuators support dimming of all common load types including LED, incandescent, low and high voltage halogen lamps and compact fluorescents.
Automatic load detection ensures the correct mode is selected, ensuring the dimming quality surpasses the requirements for high-end residential projects.
When dimming LEDs, Theben actuators can utilise the full dimming capacity for trailing edge loads, although downrating is required for leading-edge loads.
All units are designed to cope with a high inrush current seen on some LEDs and fluorescent fittings. In situations where pairing channels isn’t suitable, it is also possible to use boosters to increase the capacity per channel.
This can be advantageous when you have fully allocated all channels.
Ivory Egg is one of the worlds longest running KNX distributors and training providers, with over 15 years in the industry they supply a wide range of automation solutions along with first-rate technical support to ensure you choose the best products for your project.
Ivory Egg also offers a wealth of knowledge and training resources to support integrators at every step of their KNX journey. From sales and specifications to the most advanced KNX concepts, they have proven resources to help you be at the top of your game. This is all backed with immediate stock ready for delivery to your project.
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