DENO LED Lighting

LED Strip Dimming & Control Planner

The dimming method has to match on both sides: the tape, the driver and the control system. The planner compares PWM, 0-10V, DALI and linear constant-current dimming against the driver already specified.

How the LED Strip Dimming & Control Planner works

The dimming method has to match on both sides: the tape, the driver and the control system. The planner compares PWM, 0-10V, DALI and linear constant-current dimming against the driver already specified.

Confirming the protocol before ordering avoids the common site problem of a correct tape paired with a driver that cannot read the building's controls.

  • PWM: driver switches output to set brightness.
  • 0-10V: analogue control signal to the driver.
  • DALI: addressable digital control for commercial systems.

IEC 62386 — DALI digital addressable lighting interface

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Frequently asked questions

Which dimming method is best for LED strip lights?

It depends on the control system: DALI suits addressable commercial systems, 0-10V suits analogue building controls and PWM is common in standalone installations.

Can any LED strip be dimmed?

Single-colour constant-voltage tape can be dimmed when the driver supports the chosen protocol; the driver, not the tape, usually decides the dimming method.

What should I confirm before ordering dimmable LED strip?

Confirm tape voltage, driver dimming protocol and the controller on site so all three use the same method.