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A guide to home lighting controlRoyal Mirage, Dubai Bank of China, Beijing Guggenheim Museum, SpainLighting up the world.At Lutron we have a passion for our product. And we have theenthusiasm of pioneers on the subject of lighting control. That’s whywe always like to share images and stories of our most ambitiousprojects – to inspire you to realise your dreams.www.lutron.com/europeEuropean HeadquartersLutron EA Ltd.Lutron House6 Sovereign CloseLondon, E1W 3JF, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7702 0657Freephone: 0800 282 107Email: lutronlondon@lutron.comFranceLutron LTC, S.A.R.L.Tel: +33 (0)1 41 05 42 80Freephone: 0800 901 218Email: lutronfrance@lutron.comGermanyLutron Electronics GmbHTel: +49 309 710 4590Freephone: 00800 5887 6635Email: lutrongermany@lutron.comItalyLutron LDV S.r.l.Freephone: 800 979 208Email: lutronitalia@lutron.comSpainBarcelonaLutron CC, S.R.L.Tel: +34 93 496 57 42Freephone: 900 948 944Email: lutroniberia@lutron.comMadridLutron CC, S.R.L.Tel: +34 91 567 84 79Freephone: 900 948 944Email: lutroniberia@lutron.com©2005 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Made and printed in the UK.07/2005 P/N 367-1018/EA

Lutron ®| introductionA better quality of light.Actual size.RaniaTM dimmerA dimmer is a dimmer is adimmer, right? Actually, no.The quality of lighting controlsvaries enormously.Lutron products have alwaysbeen known for being welldesigned, manufactured to highstandards, 100% tested, reliable anddurable to assure your satisfaction.High standards of design andmanufacture mean that manyLutron installations from the late1960s and ‘70s are still operatingtoday. And since developing theoriginal dimmer, we now offer theindustry’s most comprehensiverange of lighting control products.1 | Lutron

Lutron ®| introductionControlling light,mood and ambience.At Lutron we understand themany advantages of controllablelight better than anyone else.We pioneered the idea of dimmingback in 1961, when our founder,Joel Spira, invented the firstelectronic solid-state dimmer.Since then, we have introducedmany innovations in lighting controls.Today we have more than 250patents, and more than 11,000products shipped to 80 countries.This commitment to original,ingenious ideas has madeLutron the first choice for manyhomeowners, lighting designers,engineers and architects.You’ll find Lutron in all kinds ofhomes around the world – it’sbecome the name in lightingcontrols for private residences.And you’ll also come across Lutronsystems in offices, restaurants,hotels, shops, museums,universities and public buildings.From the Millennium Bridge inGateshead to the Bank of China’sheadquarters in Beijing, the Statueof Liberty in New York to theGuggenheim Museum in Bilbao,we’re proud to have worked onthe most ambitious lighting controlprojects across the world.3 | LutronLutron | 4

Lutron ®| moodsHow about a night in?Cosy, romantic effects from the living room to the master bedroom.Cuddling up on the sofa to watch a movie, you want that cinema-styleeffect – at the touch of a button. And we all know that nothing lights upa romantic moment like soft, subtle lighting.Photo opposite: Permission of Christina Fallah Designs Limited.5 | Lutron

Lutron ®| moodsWho’s cooking tonight?Bright lights for every task.Sometimes you need good light carefully directed to the task in hand –whether you’re cooking up a stir-fry, writing your presentation or workingwonders with an eye pencil. Your lighting can match your own flexibility– with different light levels, for any activity, in the same room.Photo above: Permission of Christina Fallah Designs Limited.Lutron | 8

Lutron ®| moodsI want a bit of drama.Dramatic effects for special occasions.Lighting can be quite “theatrical”. For example, when you’re setting thetable for a dinner party, the finishing touch is beautiful lighting. And withcontrollable lighting, you can pick out a painting, or highlight a favouriteobjet d’art. While outdoors, you can conjure a little magic with lightingfor pools and paths.9 | Lutron

Lutron ®|new range of dimmersChoose your style.You know the mood you want. The next question is: how do you create it?Here’s how to choose the right dimmers for your home.Step 1Choose the style that best matches or complements the décor of the room.slide dimmers LyneoTM slide to off (sto) Lyneo slide to off dualLyneo presetLyneo preset dualintelligent RaniaTM Rania dualdimmersRania IR with single remoteRania IR dual with dual remotelampdimmersSolinaTM11 | Lutron Lutron | 12

Lutron ®|choosing your dimmerStep 2Choose the dimmer designed to control the kind of lights you have in the room,for example, incandescent or low voltage.Step 4Decide how many dimmers/switches control the same light fitting and choose fromthese options.Types of LightingIncandescent230/240VMains voltagehalogen230/240VLow voltagehalogen12VIf there is only one switch, use a single-pole dimmer to dim a light from onelocation. (2-way or multi-location dimmers will work in this application.)Step 3Calculate the total load.Incandescent light bulbs have wattage ratings marked on the bulb. Add up the wattageof all the bulbs in the fixture and select a dimmer that is rated above or equal to yourtotal wattage.Incandescent 230/240V+ + = 300WIf there is more than one switch, use a 2-way dimmer to dim a light fromone location and switch from another. Choose a 2-way dimmer and a 2-way switch.(When using RaniaTM dimmers, remember to use an accessory dimmer.)Multi-location dimming to dim a light from more than one location – up to ten.Choose one intelligent dimmer and up to nine accessory dimmers. Accessorydimmers work together with the intelligent dimmer, enabling more than one controlto dim a light fixture.100W 100W 100WMains voltage halogen 230/240V+ + = 150W50W 50W 50WLow voltage halogen 12V+ + = 105W35W 35W 35WProduct Summary TableStep1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4INC MVH LV MultiProduct 230/240V 230/240V 12V Load 1 Way 2 Way WayLyneoTM (sto) p.15 • • 500w •Lyneo preset p.16 • • • 500w • •Rania p.17 • • • 450w • • •Rania IR p.18 • • • 450w • • •SolinaTM p.19 • • 300w13 | Lutron Lutron | 14

Lutron ®|LyneoTM Dimmers make all the difference to the ambience of a room. Instead ofSlide dimmers.old-fashioned on/off lighting, you can match the level of light to themood or activity. Changing a switch to a dimmer is simple. With Lutronyou can choose from our new range of Lyneo slide dimmers in a rangeof different coloured finishes to match your décor.Lyneo slideto off (sto)• Slider to changelight level• Single – 500WDual – 2 x 250WLyneo preset• Slider to changelight level• On/off button• LED status light• Also availablewithout status light• Single – 500WDual – 2 x 250WActual size.Actual size.Lyneo and RaniaTM range available in these coloursWhite Arctic White Cream ArgentumMetalsMica Perfect Pink AzureSatin NickelBright ChromeBright Brass15 | Lutron Lutron | 16

Lutron ®|RaniaTM In your living room, you can pre-set the lighting controls to suit theIntelligent dimmerswith remote control.way that you live – “Cinema”, “Homework”, “Entertaining”, “Cleaning”.Then with a hand-held remote control (or even your universal TV remote),you can change the ambience of your room without leaving your chair.Actual size.LyneoTM and Rania range available in these coloursRania• Lights softly fade onand off• Ultra-quietintelligent dimmer• LEDs indicatelight level• Double-tap tofull on• Dimmer memoriseslast level you chose• One dimmer tocontrol your lights –up to 10 locations(when you haveaccessory dimmers)• Single – 450WDual – 2 x 250WActual size.RemotesRania IR• Remote control –to change the lightlevel at any time,from anywhere inthe room• Dimmer has allthe benefits ofthe Rania on thepage opposite• Remote controlshave a range of10 metres (30 feet)• Single – 450WDual – 2 x 250WWhiteArctic WhiteCreamArgentumMica Perfect Pink AzureMetalsSatin Nickel Bright Chrome Bright BrassSingle Dual17 | Lutron Lutron | 18

Lutron ®|SolinaTM Table lamps can add accents to a room’s lighting, providing aLamp dimmers.comfortable and convenient level of light next to your bedside.With Solina, you can dim a table or floor lamp to a soft glow duringa movie or brighten it with a touch of a button for reading or working.Solina table andfloor lamp dimmers.This discreet table-top dimmerlets you set the level of lightfor floor and table lamps.You don’t need to do anynew wiring, it just plugs in.• Plug-in lamp dimmer with2 metre cord (plug included)• For use with table and floorlamps that do not containintegral dimmers• LEDs indicate light level• Double-tap to full on• Memorises last light level set• Lights softly fade on and off• 300WPlug the lampinto the dimmerPlug dimmerinto socketActual size.Solina available in these coloursArctic White19 | LutronMicaPerfect Pink

Lutron ®|lighting control systemsIntegrated lighting controlsfor your home.Lutron offers more than just single dimmers. You can control all thelights in one room or indeed the whole house from just one buttonand control natural light with our motorised window solutions.We can also link the lighting controls to your security and AV systems.The possibilities are endless.21 | Lutron

Lutron ®| informationCoordinating accessoriesand wallplates.How to install a dimmerin four easy steps.1 23 4Lutron offers a comprehensiverange of accessories to coordinatethe finish and colourof power outlets, switchesand jacks with your Lutrondimmers. Two Lutron productscan also be framed together.Accessories available forLyneoTM, RaniaTM andRania IR.Wiring devices• Switches• Power outlet• Phone jacks• TV/SAT/CABLE• Dimmable transformersfor low voltage lighting –50W and 105W23 | LutronLutron | 24

Lutron ®| informationAnswers to commonquestions about dimmers.Some technicalterms explained.What sort of dimmer should I choose?See pages 13 and 14 for a step bystep guide.What kind of dimmers do I use withmy low voltage transformers?Low voltage lighting uses a transformerthat is either magnetic or electronic. UseLutron universal dimmers to control both.We recommend Lutron transformersdesigned specifically for electronic lowvoltage applications.Can I replace my existing switch?Yes. You can replace a switch with adimmer, just as you would another switch.What are the dimensions ofthe dimmer?86mm x 86mm.Do I need any special cable to installa dimmer?No. You just use the existing two wiresto make the new connection.How do I prevent lamps withdimmers from flickering or buzzing?This is a problem to with lamps ortransformers you use and the electricalload. You will need to identify thepart number of your dimmer andcall the helpline.Can using dimmers save money?Dimmers save energy and increase thelife of your light bulb so they are friendlierto the environment and to your pocket.Saves BulbsDimming electricity last longer10% 10% 2 times longer25% 20% 4 times longer50% 40% 20 times longer75% 60% >20 times longer0800 282 107If you have a question, please callthe Lutron customer helpline.Electronic low voltage. Track lightsare usually electronic low voltage.(Control these lamps with low-voltage12V dimmers only).Gang. Single-gang = one controlmounted in a single wallbox.Multigang = two or more controlsmounted side-by-side in a series ofconnected wallboxes.IR (Infra Red). Type of remotecontrol technology.Magnetic low voltage. Recessedlights are often magnetic low voltage.Magnetic low voltage lights tend tobe larger and heavier than electroniclow voltage.Multi-location dimming.Allows full-range dimming from twoto ten locations.Preset dimmer. Preset dimmers havea built-in on/off switch that allows theuser to turn lights on to a pre-selectedlight level.Single pole. A single pole dimmerprovides full-range dimming from onelocation only.2-way. 2-way dimming control allowsdimming or switching from one location(using a 2-way dimmer) and on/offswitching from a second location(using a 2-way switch).Wallbox dimmer. A self-containeddimmer that replaces a standard switch.25 | Lutron Lutron | 26