The LINEARdrive AC-powered series by eldoLED provides full-spectrum colour control for low-voltage LED applications, ranging from single-colour solutions for accent and cove lighting to RGBW for dynamic full-colour entertainment installations. These constant voltage LED drivers are DMX and DALI compatible, allowing for seamless creation of colour effects, scenes, or dynamic shows without requiring an external controller. The Symbiosis concept ensures that the LINEARdrive works harmoniously with LED modules, control systems, and intelligent luminaire components, providing integrated performance and flexibility for professional lighting designs. With flicker-safe dimming down to 1% using DALI or DMX, the LINEARdrive series enables smooth and natural transitions in both residential and commercial installations, with power handling up to 100W and integrated control for simple shows and lighting scenes.
The LINEARdrive series accommodates AC and DC input sources, with nominal AC input voltage ranging from 120 to 250V (ENEC) and 120 to 277V (UL), and nominal DC input voltage from 120 to 275V. Maximum input current is 1.05A at 120V AC, with an input frequency range of 50 to 60Hz. The drivers maintain a high power factor greater than 0.94 at full load and total harmonic distortion below 10%. Maximum inrush current is 35A for 240µs at 120V AC. Surge protection is built in for 3kV differential mode (L to N) and 4kV common mode (L/N to ground), while standby power consumption remains below 0.5W. Users are advised to employ appropriate circuit protection to prevent excessive output current from damaging the driver, particularly considering nominal and inrush current specifications.
LINEARdrive drivers support multiple LED configurations with different output load capacities depending on voltage and LED type. For 12V applications, RGBW outputs can handle up to 2.08A, and RGB outputs up to 2.76A, with a 5A maximum common anode. For 24V installations, RGBW outputs are rated at 1A and RGB outputs at 1.33A. In UL Class 2 configurations, the maximum output current per channel is 1.25A for RGBW at 12V, 1.66A for RGB at 12V, 1A for RGBW at 24V, and 1.33A for RGB at 24V. Maximum LED output power is 100W with up to four LED outputs, and the absolute maximum LED output current per channel is 2.8A. Output voltage ranges between 12 and 24V DC, providing versatility for a wide range of constant voltage LED strip applications.
Control of the LINEARdrive is flexible and precise, supporting four independent control channels via DMX/RDM protocols. Dimming is available from 100% down to 0.1%, with selectable dimming curves including logarithmic (default), linear, and square. The HydraDrive dimming method ensures smooth, flicker-free brightness changes even at very low dim levels. Configuration and setup are managed directly on the driver through a 3-button user interface, allowing adjustment of channel parameters, dimming curves, and operational settings without external programming tools.
Environmental performance of the LINEARdrive series is robust, with an operating ambient temperature range from -40°C to +50°C and a maximum case temperature of 90°C, making it suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor installations across commercial, residential, and entertainment environments. The combination of flexible LED output options, integrated control features, flicker-free dimming, and robust environmental tolerance positions LINEARdrive as a professional solution for high-quality low-voltage LED lighting applications.
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