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Third-generation outdoor drivers now with NFC interface

The third-generation outdoor drivers by Tridonic are now available with NFC interface (Near Field Communication). NFC technology saves programming time in luminaire production and allows units with up to 20 drivers to be configured in a single work step. Changes to the settings can be made even after installation via the NFC interface, ready2mains or DALI-2.

Flexible settings for the drivers

EXC3 drivers are available with 14, 24, 40, 60, 90, 135 and 200 W output power, ADV3 drivers with 14, 24, 40 and 60 W output power. The output current can be set between 100 and 500 mA for the 14 W version of the outdoor drivers and between 200 and 1050 mA for all others. There are several configuration options: wirelessly via NFC using Tridonic’s companionSUITE software or with the ready2mains programmer. In the EXC series, programming is also possible via DALI-2 using masterCONFIGURATOR.

The devices are dimmable from 5 to 100% via the mains voltage (inputDIM) and offer application-specific light levels. The chronoSTEP2 function can also be used to define different dimming levels and day segments. In this way, the brightness can be adjusted to the actual demand, for example, reduced at night or during less frequented times.

 

Improved protection for drivers and LED modules

The new outdoor drivers offer special protection mechanisms for the connected LED modules. The Intelligent Voltage Guard Plus (IVG+) function is triggered if the mains voltage deviates from the defined nominal voltage range. In the undervoltage range, the driver dims the LED module by 10 percent, and switches it off below 80 V. The module is also switched off at voltages above 280 V. In both cases, the driver automatically restarts when a certain threshold is reached. Protection against thermal damage is provided by external temperature management (ETM) via a temperature sensor (NTC). The brightness is reduced, or the device switched off if predefined desired values are exceeded.

Additional protective functions of the drivers are high overvoltage protection up to 10 kV as well as protection against overtemperature, short circuit, overload and open circuit.