V-Com LED Dimmer Options Up To 400W Now Available

V-Com dimmers are now available with options up to 400W for LED lighting installations in commercial or large residential projects.

V-Com is primarily targeted at commercial installations, such as offices where large numbers of dimmable LED panels are installed, but V-Com is equally at home controlling larger loads in a domestic environment, for example in rooms with more than the V-Pro series maximum load of 10 downlights.

Customers with larger installations can now order V-Com dimmers rated up to 400W of dimmable LED lighting. Just like V-Pro, V-Com series dimmers benefit from a programmable minimum brightness setting to deliver the best possible brightness range for a given LED load. In addition, intelligent overload protection and soft start features help extend product life.

KDBP401S - 1 Gang 400W V-Com Dimmer in Brushed Brass

V-Com dimmers are push-on/off with rotary dimming and are offered across the vast range of Varilight decorative finishes as well as standard white faceplates. The product codes for V-Com dimmers begin with the letter K.

For example, in Varilight Matt Chrome the code KSP401 is for a 1 Gang 2 Way 400W Dimmer. Similarly, a 2-Gang 2 Way 2 x 180W Dimmer in Classic White has the code KQP182W.

Grid versions of V-Com rated for up to 180W of dimmable LEDs are available for the Varilight PowerGrid range (code GKP180W for white plastic and GKP180S for brushed steel, for example). Varilight also offer a "multi-grid" version in white (GKP180W.MG) which is supplied with fascias suitable for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.

For more information or to order V-Com dimmers please contact your Varilight supplier.

1-10V Control Grid Dimmers from VARILIGHT

Varilight's grid dimmer switch offer continues to grow with the addition of F-series dimmers for high frequency ballasts or LED drivers requiring 1-10V control.

Each dimmer is designed to work with one or multiple ballasts / drivers up to 20mA. The mains switch is rated at 6A.

In the Varilight PowerGrid range these dimmers are available in white (GFP1M1W) and black plastic (GFP1M1B) as well as brushed steel (GFP1M1S) and polished chrome (GFP1M1C) decorative finishes.

A multi-grid option in white (GFP1M1W.MG) is also available which is compatible with MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.

In addition to grid variants, F-series 1-10V control dimmers are also available across all the Varilight finishes. In the classic white plastic range the part code is FQP1M1W.

http://www.varilight.co.uk/dimmers/specialist-dimmers.html

VARILIGHT Wins Queen's Award for Innovation 2015

VARILIGHT RECEIVES THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE IN RECOGNITION OF ITS CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

British electrical wiring accessory and dimmer switch manufacturer Doyle and Tratt Products Ltd, better known by its brand name VARILIGHT, has been named winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise, the UK's highest accolade for business success, for the second time.

The Queen's Award was awarded to VARILIGHT in the category of Continuous Innovation in recognition of its success in bringing innovation to the wiring accessory market and, in particular, for its technological development in designing dimmer switches for LED lighting.

VARILIGHT's LED dimmer technology has brought significant growth to its business over the past two years, a trend that looks set to continue with the rapidly growing uptake in LED lighting from lighting designers, and increasingly householders.

As the UK's leading manufacturer of dimmer switches, Varilight were the first to react to the requirement for a dimmer switch to control LED lighting. The company undertook a complete redesign of the traditional dimmer switch to create its V-Pro series, which is equipped with features to optimise the dimming performance of LED lighting. For example, an adjustable minimum brightness setting enables the user to define the best dimming range for any given LED lighting load, eliminating flicker and exploiting the full dimming capability of individual LED lightbulbs. VARILIGHT's new V-Com series builds on the company's success by addressing the increasing need to control larger LED lighting loads.

This accolade is the latest in a string of awards for VARILIGHT who, as pioneers in lighting and dimming technologies, have been lighting up the electrical industry for over forty years. During this time, there has been a constant need to re-evaluate the dimmer switch as new lighting technology has emerged; especially the recent generations of energy-saving light sources which have come to dominate the market. Varilight has led the way in lighting control with a series of technical innovations.

Doyle and Tratt's Varilight brand is synonymous with quality, choice, value and innovation not only in technology but also in leading the market in on-trend decorative finishes across a comprehensive range of wiring accessories.

"We are delighted to have been recognised for this most prestigious of awards," says company chairman, Tony Doyle. "The V-Pro LED dimmer has become our flagship product and raised the profile of the VARILIGHT brand, bringing with it increased interest in our entire range of decorative dimmers, switches and sockets. With a new European range and other export initiatives, we are well-positioned to build on our success in the UK as we introduce our world class LED dimmer switches to international markets."

DOYLE AND TRATT PRODUCTS LTD 

 

Doyle and Tratt Products Ltd is a leading British manufacturer of dimmer switches and decorative switches and sockets, under the Varilight brand, supplying the International and UK retail markets, the trade and OEMs. The Horsham-based business has been manufacturing dimmer switches since its conception in 1972. Over the decades, VARILIGHT has met the challenges presented by new lighting technologies by continuing to evolve its range to deliver superior control of challenging loads such as dimmable LEDs. VARILIGHT's LED dimmer range now includes remote control dimmers with scene-setting capabilities. In recognition of innovation in lighting and lighting control, VARILIGHT was a previous winner of the Queen's Award in 2006, the inaugural winner of the "Innovation in Lighting Design" award at 100% Design in 2007 and a "Decade of Design" finalist at the Lighting Design Awards in 2012. Doyle and Tratt Products was also awarded the "Movers and Shakers" award by Decision magazine in 2015.

www.varilight.co.uk

THE QUEEN'S AWARDS

 

The Queen's Awards are made annually by Her Majesty The Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions. They are announced annually on 21 April, the Queen's birthday and awarded to businesses for outstanding achievement in International Trade, Innovation and Sustainable Development.

Winners of the Queen's Awards can expect an invitation to attend a special reception at Buckingham Palace and use The Queen's Award emblem in advertising, marketing and on packaging for a period of five years as a symbol of their quality and success.

www.gov.uk/queens-awards-for-enterprise

Please contact Sandra Forte at Shere Marketing on 07791 627368 or email sandraf@sheremarketing.co.uk

VARILIGHT Grid Dimmers for Multiple Grid Systems

VARILIGHT's superior dimming technology is now available as a multi-grid (.MG) dimmer option for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems. Each grid dimmer is supplied with a selection of three grid fascias for compatibility with the various systems. A moulded spanner is also supplied for ease of fitting.

Of particular interest to installers will be the availability of the market-leading VARILIGHT V-Pro and V-Com LED dimmers as grid options for multiple grid systems. Choose VARILIGHT V-Pro (product code GJP100W.MG) for between 1 and 10 dimmable LEDs per dimmer (up to a maximum of 100W). For larger LED loads up to 180W, choose the V-Com multi-grid dimmer (product code GKP180W.MG).

In addition to V-Pro, multi-grid dimmers are also available from VARILIGHT's V-Dim series, which is suitable for incandescent lighting, including halogen and dimmable electronic transformers. Choose product code GP400W.MG for up to 400W. Other multi-grid options now available from VARILIGHT now include an F-series dimmer for multiple 1 to 10V high-frequency ballasts or LED drivers (GFP1M1W.MG) and an new on/off only module for non-dimmable loads (GH0W.MG).

Customers are reminded that a full range of grid dimmers, switches and fuse holders are available in the VARILIGHT PowerGrid grid system. PowerGrid is available with low profile white, steel or chrome grid faceplates (with mini fixing screws) which coordinate with VARILIGHT Screwless wiring accessories.

V-Com Series - LED Dimmers for Larger Loads

Choose V-Com Series Dimmers for High Wattage LED Loads

To complement the popular V-Pro dimmer series for 1 to 10 dimmable LEDs, where a maximum load of 100W is recommended, VARILIGHT is launching an entirely new dimmer technology, called V-Com, which is capable of controlling higher wattage LED loads.

V-Com is primarily targeted at commercial installations, such as offices where large numbers of dimmable LED panels are installed, but V-Com is equally at home controlling larger loads in a domestic environment, for example in rooms with more than the V-Pro series maximum load of 10 downlights.

Customers with larger installations can now order V-Com dimmers rated up to 220W of dimmable LED lighting (180W on multi-gang and grid). A 400W version is also in the final stages of development. Just like V-Pro, V-Com series dimmers benefit from a programmable minimum brightness setting to deliver the best possible brightness range for a given LED load. In addition, intelligent overload protection and soft start features help extend product life.

KSP221 - 1 Gang 220W V-Com Series Dimmer in Matt Chrome

V-Com dimmers are push-on/off with rotary dimming and are offered across the vast range of Varilight decorative finishes as well as standard white faceplates. The product codes for V-Com dimmers begin with the letter K.

For example, in Varilight Matt Chrome the code KSP221 is for a 1 Gang 2 Way 220W Dimmer. Similarly, a 2-Gang 2 Way 2 x 180W Dimmer in Classic White has the code KQP182W.

Grid versions of V-Com rated for up to 180W of dimmable LEDs are available for the Varilight PowerGrid range (code GKP180W for white plastic and GKP180S for brushed steel, for example). Varilight also offer a "multi-grid" version in white (GKP180W.MG) which is supplied with fascias suitable for MK, GET and Crabtree grid systems.

For more information or to order V-Com dimmers please contact your Varilight supplier. 

USB Charging Sockets from VARILIGHT with Port Optimisation

With the proliferation of devices occupying our homes, access to power sockets has become an increasingly frustrating issue. Varilight's new USB charging sockets offer a neat solution. Many phones and tablets are now supplied with USB charging cables but until now this meant booting up a PC or laptop to charge the devices or buying plug-in adapters.

XS5U2B - USB Charging Socket Matt Chrome (Stainless Steel)

Now with the addition of USB charging sockets to Varilight's range of decorative wiring accessories, double sockets are available with two USB charging ports in Classic Raised Profile, Ultraflat and Low Profile Screwless plate styles and many decorative finishes.

Faster Charging

Charging times can be improved if USB charging ports are optimised for the type of device that is connected.

XDQ5U2WS  - USB Charging Socket Premium White Screwless

Port Optimisation

Although either port can be used for any compatible device, Varilight USB charging sockets have ports optimised for Apple* and non-Apple devices so that a wide variety of phones and tablets can be charged at optimum speeds.

Further improvements in charging times can be made by connecting to only one of the USB ports at a time.

Double Pole 13A Sockets

The two 13A socket outlets are unaffected by the addition of the USB ports and can be used in the usual way with no impact on the devices connected.

* Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Varilight TV Channel Launched

Varilight has launched a new video channel, called Varilight TV, on the YouTube platform. A series of "How To" videos will be released to help customers get the most from Varilight's extensive range of dimmer switches, switches, sockets and transformers. The first video is already available on the channel and demonstrates how to program Varilight V-Pro dimmers to optimise the performance of LED lighting.

"There are many aspects of our products that are easier to demonstrate in a video format than either in print or over the telephone," explains Andrew Wilson, Commercial Manager at Varilight. "The new Varilight TV channel gives us the opportunity to connect with our customers in a new and exciting way."

"Our first video explains how to access the programming functions of the Varilight V-Pro dimmer to optimise the performance of a given LED lighting load. Customers are shown how to select the most suitable dimming mode and adjust the minimum brightness setting of the dimmer to deliver the best possible dimming range from their dimmable LED lights".

Varilight TV can be viewed on the Varilight website or on the dedicated channel on YouTube.

Red or Blue? "Top of the League" Dimmers, Switches and Sockets from VARILIGHT

Whether your colours are nailed to the mast for footballing reasons or you just want to make a bold design statement, choosing the new Pillarbox Red and Reflex Blue additions to VARILIGHT's Lily range of wiring accessories guarantees a great finish. The new colours complement the retro, curved-edge, raised-profile faceplates of the British Made Lily range perfectly. 

Bold colours are all the rage and the new VARILIGHT finishes will coordinate with the colourful household appliances, soft furnishings and decorative accessories currently favoured by interior designers and widely available on the high street. 
 
Pillarbox Red switches and sockets are paired with black inserts and Reflex Blue with white.To order from the Lily range please use the following product code format. For example to order a 1-Gang 2-Way Switch in Reflex Blue use product code XY1W.RB
 

For Pillarbox Red, the "W" in the ocde is replaced by "B" for black and the ".RB" replaced with ".PR". So use product code XY1B.PR for the 1-Gang 2-Way Switch in Pillarbox Red.

A range of retro pastel colours are also available in VARILIGHT's Lily Range all paired with white inserts: Rose Pink (.RP), Duck-Egg Blue (.DB), White Chocolate (.WC) and Beryl Green (.BG).




 

The Lily Range - Retro Pastels from Varilight

In response to a renaissance in all things 1950s, Varilight have created a new range of retro wiring accessories. The “Lily” range features a curved-edge, raised-profile faceplate in four pastel colours that echo the style of a decade that saw bright colours being used for the first time in interior design, iconic “automobiles” and consumer products such as telephones and refrigerators.

Some commentators have suggested that today’s economic climate is behind the re-emergence of styles made popular in the 50s, a decade of post-war austerity. Varilight are keen to point out that the range is competitively priced and so will appeal for those on a wide range of budgets. For others it may simply be time for a change after a period where more muted colours have been popular. The four fresh colours offered by Varilight will certainly brighten up any interior design scheme.

Varilight is offering a wide selection of switches, sockets and dimmers in the Lily range in each of four pastel colours - rose pink, duck-egg blue, white chocolate (cream) and beryl green. The range will no doubt appeal to customers looking for switches and sockets to match the plethora of retro-styled household appliances now available on the high street. The pink and blue options are also ideal for children’s bedrooms while the cream and green versions would be a great choice to coordinate or contrast with kitchens.

To order from the Lily range please use the following product code format. For example to order a 1-Gang 2-Way Switch in Duck-Egg Blue use product code XY1W.DB (The DB is replaced by RP for Rose Pink; WC for White Chocolate; BG for Beryl Green).

www.varilight.co.uk

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.

www.varilight.co.uk/v-pro