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ADM stocks a range of high-power DALI dimmable LED drivers with PWM output from Power Source. The Power Source DD(2)V series LED drivers fill a gap in our product range, as models are available with the following power outputs: 150 Watts 200 Watts 320 Watts ADM carries both a 12V and 24V version of each, which means that we now have a DALI dimmable LED driver with PWM output for most applications. The DD2V series is DALI-2 and DALI compatible. Our stocked product range is as follows: Link to Product Information Output Voltage / Current Power Output DD2V-320-12 12V / 26.67A 320W DD2V-360-24 24V

ADM stocks a range of dimmable constant current LED drivers with selectable output current. MEAN WELL LCM Series LED Drivers The wide output voltage range of each LED driver means that they can power just a few, or many LEDs. There are three different dimming types available, in three different power output options. Dimming Types 3-in-1 Dimming DALI / Push Dimming KNX If you are looking for a LED driver for use with leading edge or trailing edge dimmers, see the Power Source PDC series LED drivers mentioned later in this blog post. 3-in 1 Dimming MEAN WELL ’s unique 3-in-1 dimming function

ADM stocks MEAN WELL constant voltage and constant current LED drivers with a built-in KNX interface. Constant Current LED Drivers with KNX Interface These LED drivers have constant current mode output, with multiple output levels selectable via a dip switch. There are 3 models in the series: These LED drivers are the first in the World to feature a built-in KNX interface, which avoids the complication of having to use a KNX-DALI gateway. All three LED drivers have an input range of 180~295VAC and selectable output current levels as detailed in the following table. Please note that the actual

Selecting a LED driver with the correct forward voltage range is critical for LED luminaire designs, and when matching a constant current LED driver to a light fitting. However, this is not always as straight forward as it seems. Firstly, LED forward voltages are not the same from die to die, there is a tolerance that is usually specified by the manufacturer. This is why ADM recommends that you do not connect LEDs to a constant current LED driver in parallel. Let’s say you have a constant current LED driver with a 1A output powering 5 LEDs with an input current rating of 200mA. Due to the

If you are using long lengths of LED strip in a project, you may find that the LED strip is brighter at one end than the other. This is caused by voltage drop across the length of the LED strip. The problem is more likely to be experienced with 12V, rather than 24V strip because you are starting with a much lower voltage (and higher currents) in the first place. All cables offer some level of resistance to electrical energy flowing through them. The longer the length of cable the greater the resistance. This includes the wire (or track) that carries the voltage along the LED strip. This means

ADM STOCKS Hytronik’s emergency lighting LED drivers. How Emergency Lighting LED Drivers Work Under normal conditions, the LED driver powers the emergency LED lights from the mains AC supply. At the same time the LED driver maintains full charge of a NiCd or NiMH battery. Should the mains power supply fail, the LED driver switches over to the battery and reduces the lux level for a regulation specified minimum length of time. On restoration of the AC power, the LED driver switches back to powering the emergency LED lightss from the mains power supply and recharges the battery. Emergency

If you are using the SDF-30 1-10V dimmer it should be noted that ADM part number D1-10 can be used as an alternative. Both the SDF-30 and D1-10 are very similar with no tangible differences in the specifications. You can download the product data sheet for the D1-10 by clicking on the lik below: Power Source D1-10 1-10V Dimmer You can order the D1-10 dimmer online through the ADM web shop. If you have any questions about this notification, please do not hesitate to contact ADM. Is this Useful to Know? You can help your peers and colleagues by sharing this information on LinkedIn. Simply click

Hytronik is a leading manufacturer of high bay occupancy and motion detectors. ADM's stocks a comprehenisve range of Hytronik devices such as high bay daylight sensors, PIR sensors and microwave sensors. We carry detectors and sensors for both brand new installations and retro-fit projects. Hytronik's solution is simple to install, making your high bay lights more energy efficient. High bay lighting is used in a number of applications including: Warehouse lighting Stadium lighting Sports arena lighting Large box retail lighting Of course, this list is far from exhaustive. The biggest challenge

ADM has successfully tested the Power Source PDV series LED drivers on a CBUS System with excellent dimming results. The models we tested were the PDV-30-12 and PDV-360-12. Both LED drivers demonstrated even and smooth dimming down to 5% output, with no flicker. It should be noted that there are many different types of dimming modules available for a CBUS System and we have only tested one of them. It is important to consult a Qualified CBUS Installer before connecting any product to a CBUS System. The Power Source PDV series LED drivers have a constant voltage, PWM output and feature AC phase

The most common problems people encounter with MEAN WELL LED drivers are that they either appear to be dead, or there is a problem with dimming the LED lights. In the majority of cases the symptom is not being caused by the LED driver. Most problems are either environmental, or installation based. To help you troubleshoot your MEAN WELL LED driver problem, we discuss the most common causes for apparent LED driver failure. Troubleshooting Dimming Problems with LED Drivers One of the most common causes for frustration is dimming performance, especially with constant voltage LED drivers. Most of