Selecting the right Dimming Mode

In most cases, the mode on the dimmer need not be changed to LE mode.

Dimmer mode need to be changed only if an inductive load is connected, such as an iron-core low voltage lighting transformer, or a motor.

If an inductive load is connected to the dimmer in TE mode, the dimmer will detect the voltage spikes and shut down the channel, and indicate a Mode Error (flashing red channel indicator).

If this occurs, you can change the channel mode by pressing and holding the flashing red channel indicator for approximately 10 s. The channel will then turn off and then on again in LE mode (indicated by a green channel indicator).

Some LED’s are tolerant of being driven in LE mode, but in most cases they will work better in TE mode.

If an LED is connected to the dimmer in LE mode, sometimes the dimmer will not be able to control it. In this case, the dimmer will shut down the channel and indicate an Incompatible Load Error (flashing red channel indicator).

If this occurs, the channel mode can be changed by pressing and holding the flashing red channel indicator for ~10 s. The channel will then turn off and then on again in TE mode (indicated by a yellow channel indicator).