Multiple points, large loads, and difficult-to-dim drivers.
As electricians or lighting designers, you have undoubtedly encountered these in your LED dimming projects more than once – and when faced with them, you start to think of the complexity, expense and hassle it may take to find a solution.
That's why we developed the ZBARLED range of remote dimming packs – and they have become known amongst installers, architects and specifiers as a 'get-out-of-trouble' product to make complex LED lighting systems so simple to control.
Don't just let us tell you, though. Read on to see how the ZBARLED has been the perfect solution for a new build home, a stately home's ballroom (complete with chandeliers) and a 'hero' of one restaurant's energy-efficient, vintage lighting overhaul.
But first, here's what you need to know about the ZBARLED…
Here's what you need to know about the ZBARLED:
- It's a 300W/VA, 1000W/VA or 1-10V remote dimming pack.
- It's designed to dim large LED loads that you can also dim from multiple control points, and it can be paired with up to 32 of Zano's own rotary controllers for multi-point dimming on a single circuit.
- It works perfectly with ‘difficult’ varieties of LED lighting, such as LED strip lighting, LED panels and LED tape, without the need for bespoke control systems.
- You can fit it without redesigning existing wiring or resorting to computer programming.
- For large projects over 1000W/VA, you can wire it in parallel through a break in the circuit or junction box.
Now that you know what the ZBARLED is capable of, let's see it in action:
1. Trevose Close, Constantine Bay, Cornwall
When homeowners of a stunning new-build property overlooking the Cornish coastline settled on an 'upside-down' layout for their home, their electrician and interior designer knew immediately that LED strip lighting would bring out the best of their striking apex ceiling.
However, with 9 more lighting circuits, a mix of LED downlights, wall fittings and spotlights to control, the complexity and cost of controlling this lighting system could have gone through the roof.
Luckily, they designed the system with the ZBARLED from the start, creating a seamless installation with a stunning result. Read about it here.
Type: New build home LED lighting project
2. Hopetoun House, Edinburgh
Three chandeliers, 90 LEDs, and countless 'years of frustration' for the maintenance teams that had to change as many as 20 LEDs a week due to an outdated lighting control system.
In this project, taking place in a stunning 18th-century ballroom, the client needed to make their LED control solution simple, effective and minimise time-consuming maintenance – all while preserving the 'wow' factor of three brilliant chandeliers.
Read here to learn how one electrician waltzed through this demanding project using a single 'off-the-shelf' ZBARLED1000W/VA remote dimming pack.
Type: Chandelier LED lighting retrofit
3. The Dial, Burton-on-Trent
In an upscale restaurant and bar like The Dial in Burton-on-Trent, ambiance is everything.
The venue had a vintage feel achieved by soft, warm halogen lighting – downlights, globe lamps and candles. However, home the time to upgrade to more energy-efficient, cost-effective LED, the ownership needed to ensure the upgrade in performance didn't downgrade the experience of its patrons.
In this project, time and a skittish supplier were the issue, leaving the owners of The Dial facing an incredibly costly and complex lighting control problem that needed to be solved fast.
Read about this project here to see the ZBARLED in its finest 'get-out-of-trouble' role.
Type: Restaurant LED lighting (retrofit of halogen)
Have an upcoming multi-point dimming project? Get in touch
The projects above show just how versatile the ZBARLED is for multi-point dimming in so many different contexts. If you have an upcoming project that is causing you a headache with the potential for difficult inrush calculations or system rewiring, stop and call Team Zano.
We are more than happy to listen to the specifications of your upcoming project and recommend a Zano solution that will help you deliver simple, cost-effective LED lighting control that's always silent and flicker-free.
Just call us at 0845 519 5858 to speak to a technician or email sales@zanocontrols.co.uk to place an order.
Further reading:
Dimming LED strip lighting: https://www.zanocontrols.co.uk/blogs/news/case-study-dimmable-led-strip-lighting-in-belgravia-home
Pairing retractive on-off toggle switching with the ZBARLED: https://www.zanocontrols.co.uk/blogs/news/case-study-lighting-refurbishment-with-retractive-toggle-switches-and-led-dimming-control-for-a-private-house-in-surrey
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