Always Start at 50% Brightness (ESL/CFL)
Compact fluorescent lamps often need a minimum voltage for the ignition process. In order to ensure reliable starting, a minimum brightness can be set for after they have been switched on.
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Master/Ext. 1/2 Output 1-2: Dimming |
Express settings for dimming |
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Always start at 50% brightness (ESL/CFL) |
Disabled Enabled |
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This setting ensures that 50% brightness is switched on for approximatelly two seconds in order to ignite the lamp. The brightness is then altered to the required dimming value.
Example
The memory function is selected. This function ensures that, where possible, the previous brightness value is restored when the lamp is switched on again. The minimum dimming value is 20%.
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Result |
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Switch off at 30% brightness (1 bit) |
Lighting is switched off |
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Switch on (1 bit) |
Switch on at 50% brightness |
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Automatic brightness correction |
Dim down to 30% after approx. 2 s |
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Send 10% dimming value (1 byte) |
Dim down to 20% (min. dimming value) |