We hear from the team at Enkin to find out more about why the technology behind its dimmers is far more complex than one might first appreciate.
In the realm of electrical innovation, convenience and reliability have become key components that build consumer trust as well as elevating interior lighting projects above and beyond previous standards.
While safety is at the heart of any electrical installation in the home, a regular underlier in this circle is dimmer switches. Often assumed to be an extension of the common light switch, a dimmer switch is often misidentified as equally straightforward and simple in design as a standard one-way or two-way switch, with relatively little in terms of technology. However, there’s much more to dimmers than meets the eye.
Pace of change
With the switch from leading edge to trailing edge resulting from the discontinuation of incandescent and halogen lamps, the technology that powers these modules has become increasingly more complicated in order to keep up with lighting systems, and often this has fallen short of the mark. Many dimmers are simply unable to keep up, which increases the risk of the lighting system becoming unreliable and even unsafe.
Enkin takes safety seriously, and with a combined 60 years of electrical experience, its design team has created dimmer modules that not only perform consistently and reliably, but also ensure that safety is the priority throughout the products.
Enkin dimmers are not just another addition to the electrical landscape; they represent an all-encompassed approach to addressing safety concerns while optimising performance.
Designed with precision and engineered for reliability, they promise a quality experience for both residential and commercial applications. The integration of a self-recovering thermal fuse and overcurrent protection mechanism marks a significant stride forward in modern dimming technology.
Overcurrent events pose a significant threat to electrical systems and connected appliances. Enkin modules incorporate an advanced and robust overcurrent protection mechanism to prevent damage caused by excessive current flow by swiftly detecting and interrupting overcurrent conditions.
As a result, this safeguards sensitive electronics and ensures the longevity of intricate electrical components within. Built-in short circuit protection software goes even further by activating and shutting down the dimmer as soon as an overcurrent is detected. The dimmer will only restart once it has detected that the fault has been cleared.
Fire hazard avoidance
Unlike conventional fuses which often require manual replacement after tripping, the self-recovering thermal fuse automatically shuts down if the dimmer exceeds the thermal limit and resumes power once the temperature returns to a safe level. This feature not only eliminates the need for frequent maintenance but also mitigates the risk of overheating and avoids a potential fire hazard, all while preserving the module for further use.
Beyond safety features, Enkin dimmers excel in their attention to detail. With a user-friendly push button set-up designed to allow for quick and simple installation, an Enkin module can be installed with minimal fuss or confusion. Just one button on the rear of the module allows the user to easily set the dimmer functions, and this is standard across the Enkin range.
Extensive software testing with over 60 leading brands of bulbs has improved overall compatibility to ensure that an Enkin dimmer module will work reliably with your chosen LED bulbs, while state-of-the-art auto-load detection software assesses the load, setting the best parameter for that load, and adapting to provide optimum light. This provides a silent and flicker-free experience for the user at every light level.
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