Merely switching light on and off falls far short of what modern lighting offers. Dimming and control systems let the same space take on different moods through the day, save energy and improve comfort.
01Why Dimming?
- Atmosphere: a restaurant's evening dimness, a hotel lobby's softness are built with dimmers.
- Energy: dimming light by 20% yields meaningful savings and longer life.
- Flexibility: the same space adapts to different uses (meeting, presentation, social).
02Control Systems
Table 01
SystemTrait
Phase-cut (TRIAC)Simple, common at home, needs a compatible driver
0-10VAnalog, reliable, group-based control
DALIDigital, each fixture addressed, scenes and feedback
Wireless (Zigbee/BT)Flexible install, smart-home integration
Phase-cut (TRIAC)
- Trait
- Simple, common at home, needs a compatible driver
0-10V
- Trait
- Analog, reliable, group-based control
DALI
- Trait
- Digital, each fixture addressed, scenes and feedback
Wireless (Zigbee/BT)
- Trait
- Flexible install, smart-home integration