Can this supply be used with a PWM dimmer?
492340
Yes, I'm using it with the PWM that came with the LED strip I bought and haven't had any problems with it. I use it several hours every day usually on the lowest pre-set for dim as the room light for watching TV, bit also use it on full brightness. Never had any problems.
1411248
I know that Marco has already answered the question so you are good to go. The issue with LED dimming is the power module that steps down the AC 120 AC voltage, not typically the LED. PWM stands for pulse with modulation which dims the LED by lighting the LED at various duty cycle percentages instead of changing the voltage comming out of the dimmer like incandescent dimmers. Know that you can call LEDwholesalers directly and they are very helpful. I have gone to their location in Hayward, CA and they powered up several items so that I could compare the quality of the different LED strips. They are actually excited about what they sell! - Brad
1461564
I doubt it. The LED bulbs I used had a phone number to call and ask them what dimmers would work. It seems any and all LED lights must be matched to specific dimmers.
1777623
Yes if you are using a incadescent lamp. I would recommend putting the dimmer on the 120v side as they are easy to come by. The 120v electronic (Triac/Diac) are inexpensive.
2134428
Yes you can. LED lights may not work with this dimmer, but regular incandescent lights will. Just remember that if you want to fade the lights, to set dipswitch 11 and 12 to the ON position (off for switching mode)
843787
Based on what I saw about that line (it's discontinued by the way), the Acenti dimmer seems to be for incandescent bulbs, so no it will not work, unless the one you have is specially for LED light fixtures.
562847
These ARE dimmable drivers - that is, the dimmer function is built in. From my understanding, you should be looking whether or not the power supplies are switching, in order for proper dimming. If you are asking whether or not u can use a dimmer (this controller)on a dimmer (switching power supply or secondary dimmer), I do not know.
294178
no the dimmer needs to be between the light and the power supply if you put it be for you will cut the power it requires and you take a chance of damaging the power supply
2039990
Compatibility with dimmer is dependent upon the dimmer switch itself. You'll need to look at the specifications on the models you're interested in to make that determination.
1314721
It should work fine. The 500W DC would be connected to either of the end terminals and then your 4 dimmers connected to the screw terminals.
1062321
You are correct. This dimmer needs 12V input and will output 12V. It only can work with low voltage lights.
2202920
Probably not. In my experience, when you try to use a standard dimmer on "dimmable" LED lights, it does not work. The wattage is different. Usually if it is a group of lights they cannot all be LED; you have to put one or two incandescent lights in the circuit so the dimmer works.Hope this helps.
2038556
Yes you can. I have eight in use connected to dimmer circuits. Socket type has no bearing on using a dimmer.
2033588
I'm not sure. I know you can't use it with a dimmer switch. I'd check with Philips.
294177
I doubt it. Better to put a dimmer AFTER the converter block. That is how I run my LED lights, and it works flawlessly *PROVIDED YOU HAVE DIMMABLE LED LIGHTS*. Mine are remote-controlled 16' Cool White CREE strings, and they work flawlessly when dimmed *AFTER* the converter. The power OUT lines are connected to the dimmer unit, and the dimmer unit is connected to the LED string leads. I wouldn't try to put a dimmer on the 120V side, but that's just me.
1298589
I believe it depends on the LED lights themselves. I used this dimmer with incandescent lights but some under counter LED lights I'm looking at show this same dimmer as a dimmer option for them.
651838
Since these are 12V LEDs, they require a separate 12V power supply and I suspect that the 12V power supply would not handle being on a dimmer circuit. There is a low cost dimmer available, see LE® RF Dimmer for Single Color LED Strips, LED Ribbon, RF Dimmer for 12V DC LED Light Strips, 8A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip