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Notes : 1 For higher loads use a suitable contactor
2. Dimmable LED lamps may be suitable for use with Ceiling / Floor Dimmer Receivers, if
designed for use with triac (leading edge) type dimmers. Dimmable LED lamps may be
compatible with the Wall Dimmer Receiver if designed for use with trailing edge type dimmers.
3 Avoid using inferior economy or unbranded mains voltage incandescent or halogen lamps.
Product Specifications and Load Compatibility
Lamp / Load Type
Low Voltage (12V) Halogen Lamps
Mains GLS / Reflector etc, Mains (230
/ 240V)
Halogen Lamps (3)
Linear Fluorescent Lamps
Linear Fluorescent Lamps
Compact Fluorescent Lamps with separate
ballasts
CFLi lamps (including those marked ‘dimmable’)
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) (Solid State Lighting)
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) (Solid State Lighting)
High Intensity Discharge Lamps
Other Loads: Relay, contactor, ceiling fan,
wall fan, extractor fan etc
Luminaires that already incorporate a dimmer
Dimming electronic or Magnetic transformer (4)
T8 and High Output T5 lamps
T4 lamps and T5 4 – 13W lamps
4 pin lamps
‘Plug-in’ Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Mains voltage lamps
When used with separate driver
Motor Load
Father / child up lighter etc
Fluorescent
Dimmer Receiver
GSW10VFLDR
Max 800W
/ 4 ballasts
N
N
Y (only with 1–10V control
electronic ballast)
N
Y (only with 1–10V control
electronic ballast)
N
N
Y (with 1–10V control driver)
N
N
N
Wall Dimmer
Receiver
GSWWDR30
Min 50VA/60W
Max 300W/VA
Y -
(trailing edge
electronic transformers only)
Y
N
N
N
N
N (2)
N
N
N
N
Ceiling Relay
Receiver
GSWCRR5A
Max 5A
(2A motor load) (1)
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y - on/off only
Y-on/off only Max 400W(1)
Y - on/off only
N
SWITCHING
SPHERE COMPONENT
DIMMING
Notes : 4
Using dimming electronic transformers and low voltage halogen lamps eliminates potential
end of life issues with mains halogen and incandescent lamps. When dimming with electronic
transformers check minimum loading with manufacturer. Do not use toroidal (round shape)
magnetic transformers unless specifically stated by the manufacturer to be dimmable. Do not
mix electronic and magnetic transformers on the same Receiver.
Ceiling/Floor
Dimmer Receiver
GSWCDR35
GSWFDR35
Min 20W/VA
Max 350W/VA
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
N (2)
N
N
N
N