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ready2mains™ from Tridonic tells the current how to communicate

Tridonic’s ready2mains™ protocol uses the mains cable to transfer information easily, reliably and professionally. Luminaires can be configured and dimmed directly via the mains cables by connecting a ready2mains™ Gateway. The luminaire manufacturer can configure their luminaires with ready2mains™, saving time and enhancing flexibility. ready2mains™ reduces production and installation costs and also reduces possible sources of error.
Configuration via the mains – Simple connection, reliable configuration

ready2mains™ is the easy way to configure, for example, output current in LED luminaires. This applies to both dimmable and non-dimmable LED drivers. ready2mains™ Programmer can be easily integrated into existing production tests at a luminaire manufacturer or be used by an installation technician in connection with installation, thereby reducing the risk of errors with finished configuration scripts that can be easily downloaded to the LED driver.

Dimming via the mains – less wiring
ready2mains™ is the professional way to control lighting via the mains to dim the light and save energy. All that is required is to fit the luminaire with the new Tridonic LED drivers with ready2mains™ and to install a ready2mains™ Gateway in the premises. No new wiring has to be routed in the ceiling since the existing mains wiring is used for communication, making it a cost-effective installation with dimming down to a 1% light level with use of Tridonic PREMIUM drivers.

LED drivers with ready2mains
The ready2mains™ interface makes it possible to configure and dim LED drivers without routing any additional wiring. Tridonic’s new generation of TALEXXconverter PREMIUM is the first series of drivers that have the ready2mains™ interface. This makes it possible to configure and dim the LED drivers down to 1% via the mains. In addition to this, there is the one4all interface with DALI, DSI, switchDIM and corridorFUNCTION. The new LED driver series, TALEXXconverter PREMIUM, has much higher efficiency and low standby losses.
The LED driver series TALEXX PREMIUM has been designed to suit the rapid development in LED technology. The drivers offer great flexibility with the new digital ready2mains interface. Ready2mains uses the existing mains cable for the transfer of data.
With good dimming capability, the LED driver series TALEXXdriver EXCITE is a cost-effective and professional solution for effective replacement in existing installations and for use in new installations. The EXCITE drivers offer benefits with non-dimmable units, but can be dimmed (15-100%) and configured via ready2mains
Luminaire manufacturers, electrical consultants, and potential users all benefit from the new driver series. The TALEXX PREMIUM series can adapt to different lighting requirements with a high degree of flexibility, either via the one4all interface or via the digital ready2mains™ interface, which enables transfer of digital data directly via the mains cable. It is easy to upgrade existing non-dimmable luminaire installations to the latest LED generation with ready2mains™ since it is not necessary to route any new wiring.

The ready2mains™ Programmer makes it possible to configure drivers with adjustable output currents and integrate these in existing production test equipment. Data transfer is carried out via simple phase control, and is quick and reliable since no manual action is required. The current can be configured in 1 mA steps to achieve the exact luminous flux needed. Up to five drivers (max. 400 W) can be configured in parallel.

Simple integration in automated work flows results in large potential savings during the production of LED drivers.

See how ready2mains works

Dimming via mains system

Configuration via mains system