Dimmers are devices that are designed to dim the lights by adjusting and controlling the brightness and intensity. With a traditional dimmer, you can dim the lights by manually sliding a wall switch up and down or with a touch screen controller on the wall. On the other hand, an integrated smart home Z-Wave LED dimmer, manufactured by Slovenian company Qubino, operates through a central platform or a smart hub that is using wireless signals. Remotely controlling the lights is much easier, as you can turn the lights off and on by a tap on a smartphone while using wireless connections wherever you are at the time. With a smart home dimmer, you can dim the lights by sliding the screen on a scale from 0 to 100 percent. With Qubino 3 and 2 way dimmer modules, you can also set a period, choose the light color and pre-programmed lighting effects and measure the energy consumption of the connected devices.
What is a 3 and 2 way dimmer module?
When choosing a device for dimming and controlling the lighting system in your home, it is worth considering whether you need a 3 way or 2 way dimmer module, which is known as a single-pole switch. A 2 way LED dimmer module is used in a 2-way circuit, where the same light fixtures are controlled by two switches. You need to choose a single push-on and push-off 2 way dimmer module and replace it with one of the switches. Standard 2 way dimmer module uses a single switch to control the light, while a 3 way dimmer with three terminals controls a light with two switches. In comparison to 2 way dimmer module, you can use a 3 way dimmer switch to control the lights from two or more locations, which is suitable for large areas in the house, such as hallways, stairwells, multi-entrance bathrooms and more.
Dimmer – features about bulb types and wattage
Dimmer needs to be compatible with a pre-existing bulb type, so this is another factor to consider when purchasing the device. Standard dimmers are principally compatible with halogen and incandescent bulbs, while they get under-loaded and start to flicker if being used with LED bulbs. On the other hand, a Z-Wave LED dimmer as a Qubino smart device is specifically designed to smartly calibrate and become compatible with LED bulbs and other bulb types that are dimmable.
With a Qubino 3 and 2 way LED dimmer module, you won’t have to worry whether a device will operate with your bulb. Also, a 3 or 2 way LED dimmer module needs to be compatible with the wattage of a bulb. Every device has a minimum and maximum load, which means that there are specifications about how many bulbs with certain wattage can be used on one dimmer so that the device doesn’t become ineffective or have a short life span.
Z-Wave LED dimmer – operating on a smart home hub
All the smart home devices are connected and operate in an integrated Z-Wave software platform or a smart home hub that is programmed to transfer data to and from smart devices while using wireless connections so that you can control, manage and monitor various functions from a smartphone app. The app is like a universal remote control where you can search for a particular electrical element and manage it remotely. You can easily search for newly installed devices on a gateway and include Z-Wave LED dimmer to the network, as a Qubino dimmer is compatible with all the gateways that are supporting the Z-Wave communication protocol. Consequently, a 3 and 2 way LED dimmer module powered by the 230V receives commands from a smart hub and perform local switching and dimming. You can also connect a wireless Z-Wave LED dimmer to other smart devices in the network and trigger them remotely and vice versa.
Qubino universal dimmer module
Another thing to consider is whether your home has a 2 or 3 wire electrical system, as some dimmers in the market can only operate on a neutral blue wire, while others can only work without the neutral wire. Qubino Mini universal dimmer module resolves this issue, as it can work with any type of electrical wiring. Therefore, Mini Z-Wave LED dimmer can be arranged in 2 and 3 wire systems. Qubino Flush dimmer 0-10V is available as a universal dimmer module since it has a standard 0-10V output and a multi-function input. This universal dimmer module supports momentary switches, potentiometers, toggle switches, and 0-10V inputs with an external source. With a Qubino Flush dimmer 0-10V that also acts as a Z-Wave signal repeater, you can remotely turn the dimmable bulbs off and on and set a period. You can connect a universal dimmer module with a digital temperature sensor and measure ambient air and water temperature.
