VarioControl LINEARdrive 180D
4/6/24 A Full-Colour Dimmable LED Driver
LINEARdrive DC is a constant voltage LED driver with multiple LED outputs that are controlled over four channels. It is targeted at larger networked
and smaller standalone installations that require dimmable, low-power full-colour static or dynamic LED lighting. LINEARdrive DC is DALI, DMX/
RDM and LedSync compatible.
Applications
• Entertainment lighting
• Signage/advertising lighting
• Decorative lighting
• Full-colour architectural lighting
• Cove lighting
• Dynamic colour panel lighting
Features & benefits
Input
• Voltage: 12 – 28 VDC
• Current, max:
6 A, irrespective of PSU voltage
LINEARdrive 180D
Output
• Voltage: 5 V, 12 V or 24 V
• Max load per output:
RGBW @ 24 V
RGB @ 24 V
1.5 A
2A
LINEARdrive 180D
General
• USITT DMX512A/RDM (ANSI E1.20) and LedSync compatible
• HydraDrive: 15-bit resolution
• Dimming control: smooth dimming from 100 % to 0.1 %, gamma-corrected curve
• Intuitive 3-button user interface for on-the-fly configuration
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• Interface for external control device: 10 k Ω potentiometer, 0 – 10 V source or momentary switch
Datasheet LINEARdrive 180D
Dimensions, weight, packaging
LINEARdrive 180D
• Weight: 120 g, 4.2 oz
110 mm/4.33”
23 mm/0.91”
21.5 mm/0.85”
ø 4.2 mm/0.17”
10 mm/0.39”
TC
DMX in +
DMX in -
Ext in
Ext in +
LED supply +
30 mm/1.18”
DMX in shield
LedSync thru +
10 mm/0.39”
LedSync thru LedSync shield
Group 1
LINEARdrive 180D
12 – 28 V/6A Direct voltage controlled LED driver
Group 2
50 mm/1.97”
Group 3
Group 4
M
153 mm/6.02”
Connections
Connectors LINEARdrive 180D
• VDC: + and • DMX in: +, - and shield
• LedSync thru: +, - and shield
• Ext in: + and • LED outputs: 4 outputs with common +
Wiring
• Cross section: 0.5 – 1.5 mm 2, AWG 20 – 16
• Strip length: 9 mm/0.35 in.
Other information
Certifications
Environmental ratings
• CE
• Ta range: -20°C...50°C/-4°F...122°F
• IEC 61347, EN 55015, IEC 61003, EN 61547
• Tc max: 65°C/149°F
• UL: UL Recognized Component (file no. E333135)
• For use in dry locations
Control compatibility
• DMX512 A and RDM explore & address (ANSI E1.20) control gear
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• Standard 0 – 10 V switch controls
VarioControl LinearDrive 180D – Wiring diagram
1
{
-
Ext in +
Ext in -
Other connectors:
VDC and LED connectors:
12 – 28 V DC IN
+
AWG 24 – 16
0.2 – 1.5 mm 2
AWG 20 – 16
0.5 – 1.5 mm 2
1
2
2
9 mm
0.35 inch
9 mm
0.35 inch
LED groups
R
G
B
W
R
R
R
R
Max | Vdc+
TC
32V | Vdc-
LED supply +
DMX in -
DMX in +
DMX in DMX in shield
Ext in Ext in +
Group 1
DMX in +
DMX in shield
LedSync thru +
LedSync thru LedSync shield
LINEARdrive 180D
12-28V / 6A Direct voltage controlled LED driver
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
M
LedSync thru +
LedSync thru LedSync shield
CAUTION: The device may only be connected and installed by a qualified electrician. All applicable regulations, legislation and building codes must be observed. Incorrect installation of the device can cause irreparable damage to the device and the connected LEDs.
12 V – 28 V DC IN
DMX in/LedSync thru
To connect the driver to a DC power supply unit (PSU), con-
Use these connectors when the driver is used in a DMX net-
nect the PSU’s positive voltage supply wire to the VDC+ con-
work.
nector and the PSU’s negative voltage supply wire to the VDC-
For DMX in, connect the network cable’s data+, data- and
connector.
shielding wire (the orange/white, orange and brown wire in a
EXT in
You have the possibility to connect an external control device
(0 – 10 V control device, 10 k Ω potentiometer or show selection
switch) to the driver’s Ext in+ and Ext in- connector. Configure
the driver for use with an external control device over the
3-button user interface.
CAT5 cable) to the DMX in+, DMX in- and DMX in shield connector respectively.
For LedSync thru, connect the network cable’s data+, dataand shielding wire (the orange/white, orange and brown wire
in a CAT5 cable) to the LedSync thru+, LedSync thru- and
LedSync shield connector respectively.
LED groups
Indicates the location of the connectors for your LED groups.
R(ed) represents channel 1, G(reen) represents channel 2,
B(lue) represents channel 3 and W(hite) represents channel 4.
The default group color allocation can be changed over the
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3-button user interface.
VarioControl LinearDrive 180D – Wiring diagram
Connecting an RGB LED strip
Maximum current per output at 12 V: 2 A
Maximum current per output at 24 V: 2 A
Configuration of the LED groups:
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose
TC
RGB LED strip
LED supply +
+
R
G
B
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
RGB and save this setting by pressing M.
Compact
connector
e.g. Wago 222
Connecting an RGB strip and a white LED strip
Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A
Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A
RGB LED strip
TC
+
R
G
B
LED supply +
Configuration of the LED groups:
Group 1
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose
Group 3
Group 2
White LED strip
+
Group 4
RGBW and save this setting by pressing M.
-
Compact
connector
e.g. Wago 222
Connecting warm white and cool white LED strips
+
Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A
Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A
-
Cool white LED strip
TC
+
LED supply +
Configuration of the LED groups:
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose
4 – 4 L and save this setting by pressing M.
Warm white LED strip
-
Group 1
Warm white LED strip
Group 2
+
Group 3
-
Group 4
Cool white LED strip
+
-
Compact
connector
e.g. Wago 222
Connecting four white or self-colored LED strips
Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A
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Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A
Configuration of the LED groups:
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose
1 – 4 L and save this setting by pressing M.
White LED strip
+
-
TC
LED supply +
+
-
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
White LED strip
+
White LED strip
+
-
White LED strip
VarioControl LinearDrive 180D – Quick Start Guide
Manual configuration
Other features
1. Select mode of operation
Locking the configuration
M + +
M (5 sec)
Set mode
-
SET MODE
Lock driver
/
LOCK
+
COLR
SHOW
M
(5 sec)
-
/
+
NO
SOFT
HARD
M
DMX
display off
DALI
display off
2. Set LED groups
M + +
Visual test run
LED groups
/
LED
-
M
1-1L
2-2L
3-3L
4-4L
2-4L
1-4L
External input
EXT
INP
-
+
M +
RGB
RGBW
RGBA
RRGB
RGGB
CCWW
CWWW
/
+
Dimming curve
DIM CURV
M
-
/
+
+
+
Test
TEST
R 1 sec
G 1 sec
B 1 sec
W 1 sec
RGBW 1 sec
R 1 sec
G 1 sec
B 1 sec
W 1 sec
RGBW 1 sec
OFF
POTM
10V
SWIT
M
-
LOG
LIN
display off
display off
3. Standalone
operation
- Colour*-
or
Standalone
operation
- Show -
or
Networked
operation
- DMX or DALI -
Reset to factory defaults
M +
-
+
M
M
M
M
Hue
Show
DMX address
Reset
HUE
M
White
WHIT
M
Intensity
INT
M
display off
-
/
+
0...1535
-
/
/
M
-
+
SPD
M
0...255
INT
M
+
-
/
+
-99...99
Intensity
+
/
00...20
Speed
0...510
-
SHOW
-
/
+
0...255
display off
DMX ADDR
Network resolution
NETW RES
M
DMX termination
TERM
M
Network setup
SET
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Interpolation
INTERPOL
M
display off
group settings you have selected in step 2.
/
+
-
/
+
8 BT
16 BT
M
* The colour menu depends on the LED
-
1...512
M
NETW
+
-
/
+
YES
NO
-
NO
ADDR
ADDR
SET
M
M
Nr. of ballasts
X BAL
M
/
+
/
+
AUTO
MANU
-
No address Address set
OFF
VID
COLR
WHIT
GLOW
display off
RE - SET
PRES MENU
Press menu
M
display off
(5 sec)