Dimmable LED Drivers

30 Sep 2015

Power Supplies Australia stocks a wide range of dimmable LED drivers from well known manufacturers such as MEAN WELL, Philips, and Power Source.

MEAN WELL Dimmable LED Drivers

We stock a wide range of dimmable MEAN WELL LED drivers. In the constant current range, we stock the following series: PWM, LPF-D, ELG and HLG-H. These drivers are avialable with MEAN WELL's 3-in-1 dimming. Which means they can be dimmers via applying a 1-10V signal (0-10V on some models), a PWM signal, or resistance.

The ELG and PWM series LED drivers are available in either a DALI or DALI-2 version. If you wish to dim an LPF-D or HLG driver from a DALI controller you can use the DAP-04 DALI Converter.

Power Supplies Australia stocks a simple 1-10VDC dimmer, which can be used with these LED drivers. The part number for this dimmer is D1-10.

Philips Dimmable LED Drivers

Power Supplies Australia is also a proud stockist of Philips LED drivers, including dimmable models such as the Philips Xi LED drivers. These have a constant current output and are 0-10V dimmable.

Mains AC Dimmable LED Drivers

If you need a constant voltage LED driver with AC phase cut dimming, then look no further than the Power Source range of TRIAC Dimmable LED Drivers.

Power Source PDV-100-AUP — MAINS AC Dimmable LED Driver

These LED drivers are compatible with most of the leading, or trailing edge TRIAC dimmers that are commonly used in most homes and offices around Australia.

Constant Current Dimmable LED Drivers

In our range of constant current LED drivers, there are three families to choose from. The MEAN WELL LCM series, with the standard version being dimmable by applying either a 0-10VDC or PWM signal. There is also a DALI-2 option and a KNX option. These drivers have a selectable output. This means you can set the current output you require using the DIP switches under the blue panel.

MEAN WELL LCM-60 — MEAN WELL LCM Series LED Driver

The Power Source PDC series is similar to the LCM series in that it has a selectable current output. The difference here is that it is mains AC dimmable. The Power Source DDC series also has selectable outputs but is DALI dimmable. It offers a different range of current output options over and above the MEAN WELL LCM series.

Our range of dimmable LED drivers is that broad that it is impossible to mention every single model and variant in a single blog post. We have listed some of the models that we stock at the end of this blog post, so that you have an idea of what is available. We invite you to expore our range further on this website. If you would like assistance on selecting a suitable LED driver, please do not hesitate to call us. Although we are an online store, we do have real people on hand to help you if required.

Technical Question of the Week:
How do I wire a MEAN WELL dimmable LED driver to a wall dimmer?

Power Supplies Australia’s response:

If you want a LED driver that is compatible with the dimmers in most homes, you will need a Mains AC Dimmable LED driver. This type of dimmer 'chops' the AC power being fed to the LED driver or light fitting. 0-10V, 1-10V, resistance, and DALI dimmable drivers won't work with these dimmers.

Mains AC Dimmable LED drivers are also sometimes refered to as a trailing, or leading-edge TRIAC dimmable LED driver. The PDV, PDC, and DDC drivers mentioned above are compatible with most of the dimmers commonly used in Australian homes.

All other dimmable LED drivers require a different kind of dimming controller and have a specific termination that the dimming controller should be wired to.

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