Meanwell built in dimming

CobKits

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they are pretty new.

and they are really 220V only fo rthe most part, capacity is reduced at lower input voltages

HLG series is still the best option for many people, though the elgs will definitely gain some traction with the warehouse folks who have no need for 110V, as they are a fair bit cheaper than the hlgs
 

sixstring2112

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I have been lurking in the shadows and decided to come out into the light. I see a lot of talk about meanwell hlg drivers and how to dim them. I do no see anyone talking abut the elg d series with built in smart dimming. Why is this???? Does no one know about them?
http://www.meanwell.com/news/H2015111.html
they are only 92% eff,alot of led builders are crazy about those 94% numbers .but it sure looks cool with all the programing options from that second link you posted.only a matter of time before they build something similar for the other driver models i would guess.something like audrino but made specific to meanwells with dimming leads.
 

CobKits

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i havent delved into the new datasheets but the hlgs look like they got some if not most of those features
 
i thought cdi had Ds for sale
I contacted meanwell usa and according to them they are still under testing now that was monday when i talked to them and didn't know a timeframe for release.

they are only 92% eff,alot of led builders are crazy about those 94% numbers .but it sure looks cool with all the programing options from that second link you posted.only a matter of time before they build something similar for the other driver models i would guess.something like audrino but made specific to meanwells with dimming leads.
I would gladly give up 2% for not having to have a dali infrastructure and the arduino is cool but im my situation im looking at 30 drivers to control and that would be a nightmare to program. The board is build into the driver so it doesn't matter if you have 1 or 1000 think of it like a flash drive once the program is done just copy it to the driver and it runs the program with just power.

i havent delved into the new datasheets but the hlgs look like they got some if not most of those features
Yes they do but no idea when they will get the certification and then they can be sold
 

sixstring2112

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I would gladly give up 2% for not having to have a dali infrastructure and the arduino is cool but im my situation im looking at 30 drivers to control and that would be a nightmare to program. The board is build into the driver so it doesn't matter if you have 1 or 1000 think of it like a flash drive once the program is done just copy it to the driver and it runs the program with just power.
i feel the same way,if i could get it dialed in on my pc and just quickly program multiple drivers and not worry about the secondary part (audrino) losing power and messing up the whole rooms lighting i would be all over it
 

CobKits

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solarsystem 550 works like that. control just flashes the program over and it saves it regardless of power
 
i feel the same way,if i could get it dialed in on my pc and just quickly program multiple drivers and not worry about the secondary part (audrino) losing power and messing up the whole rooms lighting i would be all over it
If i had a smaller room I would look at the arduino
I did look into the dap-04 that will control up to 80 drivers.

I have 24 clu48-1812 on the way with 12 elg-240-54d2 drivers that will be half of my flower room and then in veg I will have 12 but ran a little softer have not decided yet since i need to get some more cash first.
 
Now using an arduino or raspberry pi to control the dap-04 there is a interesting concept. I mean that would work on most of the b drivers that people would have. I would be willing to buy the dap-04 for testing if someone wanted to try it out.
 

wietefras

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Another big benefit of these newer drivers is that they allow "dim-to-off". Which means, no more problems with inrush and no need for relays.
 
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