ColorSource ThruPower dimmer as relay?

Hi,

I think I know what the problem your having is!

You are correct that ColorSource thru-power circuits can be configured as ether dimmers or relays. But to ensure that the rack complies with CE requirements there is a suppression cap across the relay. In some circumstances with very low wattage devices, this can cause a device to try and power up. We normally only see this will light LED loads of a couple of watts or with mirror ball motors. 

There are two ways to overcome this problem. The 1st is to dummy load the circuit with an incandescent load to counteract the small leakage current from the suppression cap. The other is to bypass the suppression cap completely. This should only be done by a commissioning engineer or an electrician, as it does require a jumper setting to be changed inside the dimmer.

See this support article for more details: https://support.etcconnect.com/ETC/Power_Controls/ColorSource_Thru_Power/Bypassing_Capacitor_For_Low_Wattage_Devices

John

Thank you very much for the quick response!

I think the relevant question for us right now is if we´re getting trouble using a "non-legal" product if it´s not fulfilling CE requirements any longer if we bypass the suppression capacitor.
But I think we will work that out with our distributor who did the installation as well and will use the load ´till the decision is made.
As said before: Thank you very much! 

I think the relevant question for us right now is if we´re getting trouble using a "non-legal" product if it´s not fulfilling CE requirements any longer if we bypass the suppression capacitor.
But I think we will work that out with our distributor who did the installation as well and will use the load ´till the decision is made.
As said before: Thank you very much!