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Set up your dimmer

Choose your dimmer, then what you want to do. The steps are from its instruction leaflet.

V-Pro

Adjust the minimum brightness

If your lights flicker at low brightness, increasing the minimum can help. If they are too bright at the lowest setting, try reducing the minimum.

  1. Turn the dimmer to a low brightness level.

  2. Toggle the lights OFF-ON once per second, 3 times.

  3. The lights will "step" up and down to confirm you are in configuration mode.

  4. Turn the knob fully clockwise to begin adjustment.

  5. Slowly turn down and up until you find your preferred minimum brightness.

  6. Leave the knob in this position: after 5 seconds the setting will save automatically.

At installation, make sure all lamps remain visibly on at the lowest brightness setting, to comply with the EU Ecodesign Regulation 1194/2012.

MJP120 and MJP300 module kits: in step 1, turn the dimmer to minimum (fully anticlockwise).

From leaflets JP017 p1-2 , MJP120_03 p2 , MJP300_03 p2

Adjust the maximum brightness

If the lights flicker at high brightness, lower the maximum. If they aren't bright enough you can increase the maximum output.

  1. Set the dimmer to maximum (fully clockwise).

  2. Turn the lights ON-OFF once per second.

  3. Set the knob to minimum, then ON-OFF again.

  4. Return the knob to maximum and turn the lights on.

  5. In configuration mode, turn the knob fully anticlockwise to begin adjustment.

  6. Slowly turn until you find your preferred maximum brightness.

  7. Leave for 5 seconds to save.

From leaflet JP017 p2

Change the driving mode

Some LED lights perform better in a different mode. Mode 1: default trailing-edge (most LEDs). Mode 2: simulated leading-edge, not TRIAC (certain LEDs). Mode 3: alternative trailing-edge (some LEDs).

  1. Set the knob to maximum, then switch the lights OFF-ON once per second, 3 times (6 presses in total), to activate configuration mode.

  2. In configuration mode, select Mode 3 by turning fully anticlockwise, then fully clockwise, and waiting for 2 seconds. Select Mode 2 by turning fully anticlockwise and waiting for 2 seconds.

  3. The lights will flash to confirm: once for Mode 1, twice for Mode 2, three times for Mode 3.

If Mode 2 draws too much current, the dimmer will revert to Mode 1 automatically.

From leaflets JP017 p2 , MJP120_03 p1

Set the Drive function

If some LEDs won't turn on at low brightness, the Drive setting can give them a short boost at start-up.

  1. Set the knob to minimum.

  2. Turn ON-OFF once per second.

  3. Set the knob to maximum, ON-OFF again.

  4. Set the knob to minimum, turn the lights ON.

  5. In configuration mode, increase until the lamps switch on.

  6. Leave for 5 seconds to save.

To turn Drive off, repeat the process but skip step 5.

From leaflet JP017 p2

Turn child lock on or off

Prevents accidental entry into programming mode.

  1. Set the knob to maximum, turn ON-OFF twice.

  2. Set the knob to minimum, turn ON-OFF twice.

  3. Set the knob to maximum, turn ON-OFF-ON.

  4. The lights will step to confirm the lock is enabled.

Repeat the steps to turn child lock off.

From leaflet JP017 p2

Reset to factory defaults

Restores Mode 1 and the original brightness settings.

  1. Set the knob to maximum, toggle OFF-ON 3 times.

  2. Wait at least 3 seconds, then repeat OFF-ON 3 times.

  3. The lights will fade off: the reset is complete.

From leaflet JP017 p2

V-Com

Adjust the minimum brightness

If your lights flicker at low brightness, increasing the minimum can help. If they are too bright at the lowest setting, try reducing the minimum.

  1. Turn the dimmer to a low brightness level.

  2. Toggle the lights OFF-ON once per second, 3 times.

  3. The lights will "step" up and down to confirm you are in configuration mode.

  4. Turn the knob fully clockwise to begin adjustment.

  5. Slowly turn down and up until you find your preferred minimum brightness.

  6. Leave the knob in this position: after 5 seconds the setting will save automatically.

At installation, make sure all lamps remain visibly on at the lowest brightness setting, to comply with the EU Ecodesign Regulation 1194/2012.

From leaflet K016 p1-2

Adjust the maximum brightness

If the lights flicker at high brightness, lower the maximum. If they aren't bright enough you can increase the maximum output.

  1. Set the dimmer to maximum (fully clockwise).

  2. Turn the lights ON-OFF once per second.

  3. Set the knob to minimum, then ON-OFF again.

  4. Return the knob to maximum and turn the lights on.

  5. In configuration mode, turn the knob fully anticlockwise to begin adjustment.

  6. Slowly turn until you find your preferred maximum brightness.

  7. Leave for 5 seconds to save.

From leaflets K016 p2 , MKP100_01 p2

Change the driving mode

Mode 1 is the recommended setting and works well with most lamps. Some lamps perform better in Mode 2 or, in some cases, Mode 3.

  1. Set the knob to maximum, then switch the lights OFF-ON once per second, 3 times (6 presses in total), to activate configuration mode.

  2. In configuration mode, select Mode 3 by turning fully anticlockwise, then fully clockwise, and waiting for 2 seconds. Select Mode 2 by turning fully anticlockwise and waiting for 2 seconds.

  3. The lights will flash to confirm: once for Mode 1, twice for Mode 2, three times for Mode 3.

If Mode 2 draws too much current, the dimmer will revert to Mode 1 automatically.

MKP100 module: for step 1, turn the dimmer to a high brightness level, then toggle the lights OFF-ON once per second, 3 times.

From leaflets K016 p2 , MKP100_01 p2

Set the Drive function

If some LEDs won't turn on at low brightness, the Drive setting can give them a short boost at start-up.

  1. Set the knob to minimum.

  2. Turn ON-OFF once per second.

  3. Set the knob to maximum, ON-OFF again.

  4. Set the knob to minimum, turn the lights ON.

  5. In configuration mode, increase until the lamps switch on.

  6. Leave for 5 seconds to save.

To turn Drive off, repeat the process but skip step 5.

From leaflets K016 p2 , MKP100_01 p2

Turn child lock on or off

Prevents accidental entry into programming mode.

  1. Set the knob to maximum, turn ON-OFF twice.

  2. Set the knob to minimum, turn ON-OFF twice.

  3. Set the knob to maximum, turn ON-OFF-ON.

  4. The lights will step to confirm the lock is enabled.

Repeat the steps to turn child lock off.

MKP100 module: in step 1, press once per second.

From leaflets K016 p2 , MKP100_01 p2

Reset to factory defaults

Restores Mode 1 and the original brightness settings.

  1. Set the knob to maximum, toggle OFF-ON 3 times.

  2. Wait at least 3 seconds, then repeat OFF-ON 3 times.

  3. The lights will fade off: the reset is complete.

MKP100 module: toggle OFF-ON 3 times, once per second.

From leaflets K016 p2 , MKP100_01 p2

V-Pro Multiway

Settings are changed with the control knob on the dimmer. If you can't get the dimmer to program, you may need to turn child lock off first.

Adjust the minimum brightness
  1. Set to minimum brightness and hold the button for 6 seconds.

  2. The lights will then come on and allow you to adjust the minimum brightness.

  3. Once set, leave the dimmer for 3 seconds.

  4. The lights will flash to show the new level has been set, and the dimmer will return to normal operation.

From leaflet JM011 p2

Adjust the maximum brightness
  1. Set to maximum and hold the button for 6 seconds.

  2. When the lights blink, use the rotary control to adjust the maximum brightness.

  3. Once set, leave the dimmer for 3 seconds.

  4. The lights will flash to show the new level has been set, and the dimmer will return to normal operation.

From leaflet JM011 p2

Change the driving mode
  1. Turn the dimmer off.

  2. Press and hold the button down for 6 seconds.

  3. The lights will pulse and go off.

  4. Press the dimmer once for mode 1, twice for mode 2, or three times for mode 3.

The default mode for this dimmer is mode 1.

From leaflet JM011 p2

Set the Boost level

Some LED lights need a lot of power to come on, so do not light at low brightness. Boost raises the start-up brightness, then puts the brightness back to the level you set.

  1. Turn the dimmer off.

  2. Press and hold the button down for 12 seconds, ignoring the lights blinking at 6 seconds.

  3. The lights will then come on and allow you to set the boost level.

From leaflet JM011 p2

Turn child lock on or off
  1. Set to minimum and hold the button down for 12 seconds, ignoring the lights blinking at 6 seconds.

  2. If child lock is now on, the lights will come on for 2 seconds and go off. If it is now off, the lights will flash twice and go off.

From leaflet JM011 p2

Reset to factory settings
  1. Set to maximum and hold the button down for 12 seconds, ignoring the lights blinking at 6 seconds.

  2. After 12 seconds, the light will come on and fade to off.

Always turn off the mains power when you replace the bulbs. If you change the type of bulb, do a factory reset.

From leaflet JM011 p1-2

Dim from 2 or 3 places (companion controllers)

For lighting controlled from two or three places, use one V-Pro Multiway dimmer with up to two V-Pro Multiway companion controllers, for rotary dimming at each position.

  1. Isolate the mains power. Remove the existing switches and note how the wires are connected. Keep any grouped wires together when reconnecting.

  2. Fit the dimmer at one position and a companion controller at each of the others.

  3. Connect the wiring for 2-way or 3-way circuits, following the wiring diagrams in the leaflet. Make sure no bare wires are exposed.

  4. Restore power and test the dimmer.

Standard or retractive switches are not compatible: only use V-Pro Multiway companion controllers.

The total cable length from the dimmer to the furthest companion controller must not exceed 50m.

Do not connect neutral to the main dimmer unit.

From leaflets JM011 p1-2 , SCC004 p1-2

V-Pro Micro

Everything is set from the switch. Short press: lights on or off. Long press: brightness up or down (MDJ160K: with the corresponding switches).

Change the driving mode

There are 3 driving modes for different lighting loads. Mode 1 is the factory setting and is best for most LEDs.

  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Set the dimmer to its maximum brightness, and continue pushing the switch for 2 more seconds.

  3. Press the switch 6 times at one-second intervals. The lights will step up and down in brightness, showing you are in programming mode.

  4. Choose the driving mode by briefly pressing the switch: once for Mode 1, twice for Mode 2, three times for Mode 3.

  5. The lights will flash once, twice or three times to confirm the mode, then return to normal operation.

From leaflets MD007 p2 , MDK007 p2

Adjust the minimum brightness
  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Set the dimmer to its minimum brightness, and continue pushing the switch for 2 more seconds.

  3. Press the switch 6 times at one-second intervals to enter programming mode. The lights will step up and down in brightness.

  4. Press and hold the switch to set your minimum brightness (use long presses to adjust). Repeat as needed, then release and wait for 3 seconds. The lights will step up and down to confirm, then return to normal operation.

From leaflets MD007 p2 , MDK007 p2

Adjust the maximum brightness
  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Set the dimmer to its maximum brightness, and continue pushing the switch for 2 more seconds.

  3. Press the switch 6 times at one-second intervals. The lights will step up and down in brightness, showing you are in programming mode.

  4. Press and hold the switch to set your maximum brightness (use long presses to adjust). Repeat as needed, then release and wait for 3 seconds. The lights will step up and down to confirm, then return to normal operation.

From leaflets MD007 p2 , MDK007 p2

Turn Boost Mode on or off

For LEDs that need a "boost" to start up.

  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Press and hold the switch to set the lights to minimum brightness, and continue pushing the switch for 2 more seconds.

  3. Turn the dimmer back on, then press and hold the switch to set the lights to maximum brightness, continue pushing for 2 more seconds, then switch them off.

  4. Press and hold the switch to set the lights to minimum brightness, continue pushing for 2 seconds, then switch them off again.

  5. The lights will ramp up to half brightness and turn off, then come on at a low level.

  6. Press and hold the switch to set your boost level (use long presses to adjust). Repeat as needed, then release and wait for 3 seconds. The lights will ramp up to half brightness to confirm, then return to normal operation.

To turn Boost off

  1. Repeat steps 1 to 5.

  2. After 3 seconds without a press, the lights will ramp up to half brightness and turn off, then return to normal operation with Boost off.

From leaflets MD007 p1 , MDK007 p1

Turn child lock on or off

Prevents unintended programming.

  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Press and hold the switch to set the lights to maximum brightness, continue pushing for 2 seconds, then switch them off.

  3. Turn the dimmer back on, press and hold the switch to set the lights to minimum brightness, continue pushing for 2 seconds, then switch them off.

  4. Press and hold the switch to set the lights to maximum brightness, continue pushing for 2 seconds, then switch them off again.

  5. The lights will flash once and turn off to confirm child lock is on, then return to normal operation.

To turn child lock off

  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

  3. After 5 seconds, the lights will flash twice and turn off to confirm child lock is off, then return to normal operation.

From leaflets MD007 p2 , MDK007 p2

Factory reset
  1. Turn the dimmer on and wait 5 seconds.

  2. Press the switch 6 times at one-second intervals. The lights will step up and down in brightness, showing programming mode.

  3. Press the switch another 6 times at one-second intervals.

  4. The lights will come on and dim to off to confirm the reset, then return to normal operation.

From leaflets MD007 p2 , MDK007 p2

V-Dim

V-Dim dimmers have no settings to change: switch on and turn the knob to set the brightness.

Instruction leaflets: H008 , T009

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