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light jockey

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dimmer output controlling
« on: September 20, 2006, 08:06:31 AM »

Hi

we r using paradim q pack digital dimmers form light processor brand.when we checked last time we put all out puts at 0 value but out put showing 230 volts to voltmeter.let me know how dimmer out put controlling through phase or neutral? Sorry if any wrongs in my english.

Thanks.
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DMX512

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Re: dimmer output controlling
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2006, 11:02:07 AM »

If you put a voltmeter on a dimmer channel output with nothing else plugged into the dimmer channel you will always get the full supply voltage, as the triacs in the dimmers "leak" a little.  If you plug a lamp in as well as the meter than you will then get the true reading.
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light jockey

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Re: dimmer output controlling
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2006, 10:22:19 AM »

Thanks for u r reply.
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