VOSSLOH-SCHWABE
   
   
   
 
General
Transformers and converters for low-voltage halogen lamps
Electronic converters
Assembly instructions of electronic converters
Electromagnetic transformers
Assembly instructions of electromagnetic transformers
Conductors for low-voltage installations
Lampholders for low-voltage halogen lamps
Bases for low-voltage halogen lamps
Lampholders for mains voltage halogen lamps
Bases for mains voltage incandescent lamps
Fluorescent Lamps
Discharge Lamps
     

Dimmability of VS transformers and VS converters

     

Electromagnetic VS transformers can be controlled using phase-cutting leading-edge dimmers. These dimmers "cut" the sinusoidal mains voltage in the negative and positive half wave at an angle in the ascending portion of this sinusoidal half wave. The higher the angle is set at the dimmer controls, the lower the voltage and hence the lamp´s output.

Electronic VS converters can be controlled using phase-cutting trailing-edge dimmers. In this case, a semiconductor ensures the pre-defined descending portion of the sinusoidal half wave is clipped. VS converters of the LiteLine and TopLine series can be operated with either phase-cutting leading-edge or trailing-edge dimmers. Twin Line converters feature a separate potentiometer connection for adjusting lamp brightness.

     
phase-cutting leading-edge

Working principle of the phase-cutting leading-edge dimmer:
Alpha=Ignition angle, I=Current, Lambda=Current flow, U=Voltage

  phase-cutting trailing-edge

Working principle of the phase-cutting trailing-edge dimmer