Digital dimmable ballasts
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Questions
- What are the approved lamp/ECG combinations?
- You can't find the lamp/ECG combination you want?
- Do dimmable ECGs have to be earthed?
- Insulation testing of luminaires
- What is the IP rating of the Tridonic devices?
- How many ECGs can be connected to an automatic circuit breaker?
- Which ECGs have which approval marks/certificates?
- Which approval mark is needed for what purpose?
- How does the Intelligent Voltage Guard (IVG) protect the ECG?
- What are the permitted lamp cable lengths?
- What are the recommendations for improving EMC behaviour?
- Merchandise security systems and ECGs?
- What is “automatic shutdown”?
- Is an automatic restrike after relamping possible during operation?
- How can I detach the connecting wires from the terminals?
- Can ECGs be dimmed with phase dimmers?
- What is a corridorFUNCTION?
- Can you use glow switches in switchDIM applications?
- How does a PCA behave with a DC supply voltage?
- Can the smartLS sensor be used in conjunction with the corridorFUNCTION?
- If a lamp connected to a 2-lamp or 4-lamp device goes out does the other or others continue to work?
- I have set a maximum value of 80 % on a device via DALI. Can I then go to 100 % or only dim to 80% when I switch to switchDIM?
- How harmful is it to exceed the allowed secondary cable length?
- How do I disable the corridorFUNCTION?
- How can the DC-Level be programmed and adjusted on PCA ballasts?
- What is the difference between warm start and cold start technologies?
- How do I synchronize dimming ballasts in switchDIM mode?
- With the new PCA lp, how do I enable the backwards compatibility mode with switchDIM?
- Once in backwards compatibility mode, how do I switch back to the PCA lp mode?
- How can I switch the PCA lp to the alternative dimming speed with switchDIM?
- Can devices from different manufacturers be operated in a DALI installation?
- corridorFUNCTION – what types of motion sensors should be used?
- How many ECGs can be connected to a switch in a switchDIM installation?
- Is the CISPR 15 EMC standard met up to 300 MHz?
- Can emergency lighting units with 4-pole/5-pole technology be operated in combination with a PCA?
