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ADM has had the MEAN WELL SLD series constant voltage linear LED drivers tested and certified, so that they are available in Australia with full electrical safety approvals.The SLD series LED drivers are low-cost non-dimming LED drivers. They are only 30mm wide and 16.8mm high, which makes them perfect for use inside signs, extrusions or troffers. There are two power output options: 50W 80W Both are available with a 12V or 24V output. A 56V version is available as a special-order item. Please do not heistate to contact our friendly team for the latest price and availability information.

Everyone deserves a home which feels as luxurious as a 5-star hotel.As with everything, it is details that count and when we are talking about interior design, the smallest detail must be perfect, including the mundane such as light switches. ADM has launched a new range of European designer light switches from Vimar, which gives that 5-star luxury feel to any hotel room, office space, or home. Vimar is the number 1 manufacturer in Europe of electrical switches. This new range of designer light switches are Italian designed and Italian made. They are used in exclusive hotels and medium to high

The Sunricher SR-2701S-DT7 is an affordable and simple method of incorporating new LED lighting into an existing DALI system. It is DALI, DALI-2, and DT7 compatible and rated at 300W. It can switch both AC and DC loads.

ADM stocks MEAN WELL the PWM and ELG series LED drivers with a built-in DALI interface.However, the range of power outputs offered within these ranges is somewhat limited. The MEAN WELL HLG series LED drivers are still considered to be the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to LED drivers, and all models are offered with a 7-year warranty. There are also many more power output options within the HLG series, ranging from 40 WATTS up to 600 WATTS. None of the HLG series LED drivers are available with a built-in DALI interface. The good news is that ADM stocks a low-cost DALI converter that allows the

Some of the MEAN WELL’s HLG series LED drivers have a particular characteristic, which can be problematic for installations with poor quality light fittings or LED strip.The purpose of the LED driver’s short circuit protection is to protect the LED driver only. Therefore, it is important to understand how the LED driver behaves when a short circuit is present.HLG-100H, HLG-120H, HLG-150H, HLG-185H, HLG-480H & HLG-600H series LED drivers will continue to operate at full current even if they are powering into a short circuit. Note - A short circuit generally has very little, or no, voltage

We have had some customers experiencing difficulties when trying to dim MR16 globes with a dimmable LED driver. Many MR16 globes on the market have been designed to be used as a replacement to a halogen globe in an existing light fitting.These light fittings can be AC powered or use a linear type of transformer. This is the older type of AC to low voltage AC transformer with a steel core and copper windings. This type of MR16 globe has built-in electronics that allow it to be dimmed via the existing light fittings. These electronics are not compatible with the sort of electrical output that is

In some parts of Australia power lines are injected with a ripple voltage, or pulse. This can be at a frequency ranging from 167Hz to 1050Hz and is also known as the Zellweger ripple or audio frequency injection control (AFIC).The below image shows the impact of a 1050 Hz signal with a magnitude of approximately 6V (2.6% of 230 V) on a waveform measured in the field. The injection signal can be seen to commence approximately 1.5 cycles after the start of the waveform capture. The purpose of this ripple voltage injection is to provide a signal that can remotely switch smart equipment, such as

One of Australia’s top universities wanted to update their lighting to LED and to control it with an existing DALI system. The difficulty was that no access was permitted to the roof space.ADM was contacted by a major electrical wholesaler, who was working on this project to see if we could offer a solution. The Hytronik HDD2200 and HDS2400 provided the perfect answer. DALI to TRIAC (AC Phase cut) Dimming Converter The Hytronk HDD2200 takes the dimming signal from a DALI system and converts this into a “chopped” AC output, which will dim any light fitting that is AC phase cut dimmable dimmable

In 2021 MEAN WELL expanded their range of step-up DC to DC LED drivers by introducing two new series: These LED drivers are compact size and potted, which offers some degree of protection against moisture and dust ingress. Constant current outputs within the LDH series range from 250mA to 1750mA with a power output of up to 60 Watts per module. The tables below indicate the input and output voltage ranges. MEAN WELL LDH Series Step-Up LED Drivers LDH-25 Series (25 Watts* / 9.5~32VDC Input) Model Output Connection Type LDH-25-250 250mA / 12.5~84VDC PCB Mount LDH-25-250W 250mA / 12.5~84VDC Wire

ADM stocks three series of Power Source slimline LED drivers that are dimmable. Sometimes referred to in the industry as ‘linear LED drivers’, these new slimline LED drivers are ideal for installation inside extrusions and troffers. Types of Dimmable Linear LED Drivers Available Our stocked range includes models that are DALI dimmable and models with multi-dimming technology. The multi-dimming range includes IP66 models with flex and plug, and IP20 models with screw terminals. The IP20 models are ideal for indoor projects that are cost sensitive. The multi-dimming LED drivers are both AC phase