Varilight V-Pro: Dimming for a Brighter Future

Andrew Wilson, Marketing Manager at Varilight, explains in this month's Electrical Wholesaler magazine why the launch of the V-Pro dimmer series presents an opportunity for wholesalers by simplifying the process of selecting a dimmer for specifiers and installers.

V-Pro Eclique Touch/Remote Control Dimmers

Eclique is the stylish touch/remote-control addition to Varilight's V-Pro range of trailing-edge dimmers, featuring a blue LED-backlit metal touch button with tactile touch and infra-red remote control. Clever design allows the infra-red signal to be received via a clear ring that surrounds the touch button, which also provides for the attractive LED backlighting, adding to the elegance of the product. The gentle blue ring of light also serves to help to locate the touch button in the dark.

The V-Pro ^TM dimmer range features intelligent overload protection, short circuit protection and is programmable with a choice of dimming modes. This makes the dimmer extremely versatile enabling it to deliver the best possible dimming performance for a given load. V-Pro ^TM dimmers are suitable for controlling most dimmable LEDs, electronic low voltage transformers, mains halogen and traditional mains GLS lighting.

With the prospect of householders increasingly replacing traditional lamps with energy-efficient alternatives, and LEDs in particular, installations can effectively be made "LED-ready". Even if LEDs are not part of an existing lighting scheme, by choosing to install Varilight's V-Pro ^TM dimmers, an end-user can decide to switch to dimmable LEDs from an established brand at a future date without the need to upgrade their dimmers.

Full functionality can be achieved by choosing the Varilight^® remote control handset, including a master control function which will switch several dimmers on and off simultaneously, enabling the user to recall the previous light settings or "scene". In addition, Eclique ^TM dimmers are capable of learning to respond to a spare button on many existing infra-red remote control handsets.

Offered across Varilight's unrivalled range of decorative faceplate styles and finishes, an Eclique ^TM dimmer is available to suit every interior design scheme. Eclique ^TM dimming slaves are also available to be used alongside a master dimmer for two-way and multi-way control, enabling lights to be switched and dimmed from multiple locations.

VARILIGHT is Named as a Finalist in the Prestigious Lighting Design Awards 2012

We are proud to announce that Varilight has been named as a Finalist for the 2012 Lighting Design Awards in the Lighting Controls category.

Varilight^® V-Pro^TM dimmers deliver a superb dimming performance for a wide variety of lighting loads, including most dimmable LEDs. Intelligent load detection combines with ultra-smooth trailing-edge technology for optimum lighting control.

V-Pro dimmers are offered across the Varilight decorative electrical range with a wide choice of contemporary and traditional faceplate finishes available.

There has been an overwhelming level of interest in both V-Pro push-on/off, rotary dimmers and the new Eclique infrared touch/remote dimmer which has been shortlisted for the LDA award.

Managing Director, Dr Tony Doyle, explained why he is so delighted by the news, "At Varilight we thrive on new challenges and that has earned us a strong reputation for bringing innovation to the market. Reaching the finals of the Lighting Design Awards gives us a great platform to publicise what we believe to be ground-breaking technology. We have looked into the future (as far as we can see) and demanding loads such as dimmable LEDs are clearly set to become increasingly popular as replacements for conventional lighting. The technology we have developed can adapt to deliver an excellent dimming performance tailored to the characteristics of the load. We would encourage customers to choose V-Pro dimmers to future-proof their installations."

The final takes place on 21st March 2012.

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V-Pro: The New Name for VARILIGHT Trailing-Edge

V-Pro is the new name for our intelligent trailing-edge dimmer range (formerly known as J-series dimmers). V-Pro dimmers are extremely versatile and perform superbly with most dimmable LEDs. The range was developed with Philips MasterLED and Toshiba dimmable LEDs but performs well with most other brands of dimmable LED as well. In addition to most dimmable LEDs, the V-Pro dimmer is also suitable for traditional mains voltage lighting, mains halogen, dimmable electronic low voltage transformers and dimmable CFLs. VARILIGHT trailing-edge dimmers produce a very gentle waveform which equips them be extremely versatile and extends lamp life considerably. V-Pro dimmers are programmable with a choice of dimming modes and an adjustable minimum brightness setting for enhanced compatibility. Item codes for V-Pro dimmers begin with a J. Already available are V-Pro 1- or 2-way push on/off, rotary dimmers. V-Pro touch/remote control versions are currently in development and are expected to be available by the end of 2011.