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Compatibility

Ensuring the compatibility of your lamps (bulbs) with LightwaveRF Dimmers 
will ensure that you get the best experience from your lighting setup.

LightwaveRF dimmers are compatible with the following:

• Selected dimmable LED lamps (see www.lightwaverf.house for further 
guidance and information).
• Standard mains voltage incandescent & low energy incandescent lighting 
(min 20W, max 250W)
• GU10 and equivalent HI spot mains halogen lamps
• Dimmable electronic low voltage transformers (20W - 250W max.)
• Inductive transformers (40 – 170VA max.)

LightwaveRF dimmers are NOT compatible with the following:

• Wirewound transformers (generally older style)
• Electric motors 
• Non dimmable LEDs
• CFLs
• CFL tube arrays

 

Compatibility & Lamps

Summary of Contents for LW450 Connect Series

Page 1: ...Connect Series www lightwaverf house 2 Way Dimmer 1 Gang Model No LW450 Instruction Manual Version 2 1...

Page 2: ...99 5 EC R TTE Directive 93 68 EEC CE Marking Directive Standards Applied in order to verify compliance Safety BS EN 60730 1 2011 Health R TTE EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2002 08 EN...

Page 3: ...he electricity supply You will also need suitable electrical screwdrivers How do I get started Please refer to the following installation and setup instructions This will guide you step by step throug...

Page 4: ...lluminated the dimmer is on Overview IMPORTANT All LightwaveRF products can be legally DIY installed in your own home however if in doubt always consult a qualified electrician or heating engineer It...

Page 5: ...live out Screw mounting hole Live in 2 Way switching connection IMPORTANT If conducting an insulation resistance test all LightwaveRF products must be disconnected from the mains or damage will occur...

Page 6: ...e connected directly to the standard Dimmer or connected to each other in a daisy chain This provides an alternative to using intermediate switches maximum cable length of 100m VERY IMPORTANT A Lightw...

Page 7: ...be useful at this point to mark out or take a photograph of the connections to the existing switch so that the correct wires can easily be transferred to the new dimmer Some existing wiring configurat...

Page 8: ...s neutral wire to be connected they only require live in and switched live out 7 Screw the dimmer switch to the mounting box and ensure that the screws are sufficiently tight to support the product bu...

Page 9: ...ONLY be connected to the wire running to the other dimmer NOT live mains this will cause irreparable damage 3 or 4 core cable From lighting circuit Live Live Earth Switched live Signal cable Switched...

Page 10: ...e used solely to switch between the on and off states without dimming This is because the technology used in an electronic dimmer is fundamentally different to that of a simple on off switch and requi...

Page 11: ...verf house for further guidance and information Standard mains voltage incandescent low energy incandescent lighting min 20W max 250W GU10 and equivalent HI spot mains halogen lamps Dimmable electroni...

Page 12: ...switch the dimmer off amber LED indicator will illuminate Press and hold to lower the light level Manual operation Manual dimming NOTE When the on button is tapped to turn on the dimmer the light leve...

Page 13: ...mistake is to reverse the live and switched live connections Remember the signal terminal must NOT be connected to 230V mains If these measures fail contact technical support via www Lightwaverf com...

Page 14: ...ponding standard LightwaveRF dimmer via the connected signal wire The standard LightwaveRF dimmer can be linked to a controller and passes on commands to the 2 Way Dimmer automatically Problem The dim...

Page 15: ...Yes LightwaveRF is fully legal for you to install in your own home Q Is there a maximum number of lamps I can control with the dimmer A You can control any number of lamps bulbs as long as they do no...

Page 16: ...mmers are not designed to have their switch modules separated and interchanged disconnecting and removing Dimmer Modules will invalidate the warranty Q What Happens after a power cut A Standard Lightw...

Page 17: ...rating 220 240V 50Hz Back Box Depth 35mm min Earthing Requirement Not essential double insulated Standby Energy Use Less than 1W Wiring Neutral wire NOT required Warranty 2 year standard warranty Tech...

Page 18: ...Version 2 1 2 Quadrant Park Mundells Welwyn Garden City Herts AL7 1FS 01707 386035 www lightwaverf house...

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