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by dc
Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Dimmable DC LED filament bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 21234

Re: Dimmable DC LED filament bulbs

The first batches of bulbs are through QC and shipping. Here's the brief summary and photos: E26 A19 Filament: 20-60VDC, 5W, 100-290mA, 500lm E26 ST64 Filament: 20-60VDC, 8W, 160-470mA, 750lm E12 C35 Filament: 20-40VDC, 4W, 90-200mA, 300lm 3000K, 82CRI, Dimming range 20-100%. Use L2-SV driver. Add a...
by dc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:47 pm
Forum: Project Profiles
Topic: Upgrade project
Replies: 3
Views: 13950

Re: Upgrade project

Thanks for posting the project. Early adopters can be assured of full factory support and warranty. This is a great learning project for a dealer looking to become certified to sell and support LumenCache. We will provide the materials under warranty to upgrade the system components to the L2- line....
by dc
Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:42 pm
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Ken Fickas Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 11512

Re: Ken Fickas Introduction

Great to see you in the forum. Your project and community is an excellent model and a great step forward for sustainable and resilient living. It must be comforting to know you have comfortable home and just enough power to get through storms and challenges. The farm is out of the scope of LumenCach...
by dc
Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: New 50W L2-CC50 drivers
Replies: 0
Views: 16473

New 50W L2-CC50 drivers

First looks at the new 50W L2-CC constant current driver. This module easily powers 2x4 lights and has 3 current settings. It is a buck topology so the panel DC power supply needs to be above the LED voltage and any wire drop. For commercial projects, use the HEP-1000-54 and set it to 60V for up to ...
by dc
Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:08 am
Forum: Will this light/device work with LumenCache?
Topic: Can I use Antique style light switches?
Replies: 0
Views: 36682

Can I use Antique style light switches?

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Lutron announced their Alisse line of AC switch interfaces which some said were reminiscent of old time switches.

LumenCache L2-DM and L2-SW work with any dry contact switch or momentary contact button. So if you want antique style switches like the photo below you're in luck!
by dc
Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:56 pm
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Derek Cowburn introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 12374

Re: Derek Cowburn introduction

I've started writing articles about various topics related to LumenCache. They are educational, historical, and entertaining, based on my journey of discovery around this new smart infrastructure. Full list: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekcowburn/detail/recent-activity/posts/ Articles: 2020-10-12 ...
by dc
Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:49 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: Energy Use Monitoring
Replies: 4
Views: 20150

Re: Energy Use Monitoring

The L2-EGW Gateway will use tuned approximation to measure right down to the individual light fixture load and usage. It's accuracy improves over time as it learns and when the main power monitor is added (via PMbus or sensor into the EGW, it will learn faster. Just like the original AC power meters...
by dc
Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:43 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: L-WP1.x Alternate Mode 6 Operation
Replies: 1
Views: 18766

Re: L-WP1.x Alternate Mode 6 Operation

Check out the News forum posts for more features added.
by dc
Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:42 pm
Forum: Feature & Product Requests
Topic: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures
Replies: 6
Views: 26982

Re: Tunable Color Temperature Fixtures

We tested 5 remote driver contractor grade fixtures from Lowes and Home Depot. All worked perfectly with LumenCache after cutting off the AC driver and connecting a SIB. This included two tunable white fixtures. They have the little selector switch (see photo--btw, not my fingernails) so yuo select ...
by dc
Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: L2-TP1111 4-button decora Touchpads
Replies: 1
Views: 11687

L2-TP1111 4-button decora Touchpads

Our goal of creating a quality smart infrastructure starting with lighting meant we needed to make simple wall switches (see announcement), but the Scenes feature built into the L2-DM modules needs a multi-button UI (keypad). So we made a beautiful glass face touchpad. It ships with a blank glass fa...
by dc
Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: Will this light/device work with LumenCache?
Topic: E27, E12, G9, MR16, G4 and other standard base bulb fixtures
Replies: 1
Views: 18625

E27, E12, G9, MR16, G4 and other standard base bulb fixtures

There are many standards for AC electricity and even more bulb styles 220VAC, 110VAC, are the most popular with 24VAC and 12VAC used occasionally with old style magnetic transformers. The light bulb bases are even more diverse with the standard Edison screw-in E27 style and E12 (candelabra) being th...
by dc
Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:54 am
Forum: Will this light/device work with LumenCache?
Topic: New L2-CC drivers make almost any remote driver light compatible
Replies: 0
Views: 16811

New L2-CC drivers make almost any remote driver light compatible

Looking down the isles of Home Depot and Lowes I noticed the significant increase in Tunable White fixtures. This is great for the industry because LEDs come in so many color and light quality options that incandescent bulbs never had. So of course we received a lot of questions about "Will this lig...
by dc
Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Product specifications, Introduction Documents, and Part Numbers
Replies: 4
Views: 26831

Product specifications, Introduction Documents, and Part Numbers

2020-October-10:
  • Added L2-CC50 preliminary release spec.
  • Updated L2-DM pages to reflect enhanced modes and tool-free setup macros.
  • Added L2-SW Basic switch module.
  • Added L2-TP TouchPad input.
  • Added Product List, Part Numbers, Standard Lead Times, and Package Quantities.
by dc
Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:46 am
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: L2-DM Firmware updates
Replies: 0
Views: 16783

L2-DM Firmware updates

Firmware update instructions: For security reasons, the L2-DM are not field upgradeable. They can be returned to the factory for re-flashing to obtain the latest firmware. If you and your customer decide the new features are worth the upgrade, contact sales at LumenCache.com to purchase and schedul...
by dc
Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:35 pm
Forum: Project Profiles
Topic: 5200 Sq/ft Lumencache install
Replies: 2
Views: 12576

Re: 5200 Sq/ft Lumencache install

Wow! Beautiful combination of the LED strios and accent downlights.
by dc
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: System Design
Topic: Motion Sensor Wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 16235

Re: Motion Sensor Wiring

On the Cat5 that has the L2-SW or L2-DM or L2-WP module (the input/control module) in the PDM, connect the motion sensor to a SIB accessory harness. They have 4 wires coming out: Black (G) Connect to Occupancy sensor GND or Vin- Red (12V+) Connect to Occupancy sensor 12Vin+ Green (C) don't need to c...
by dc
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: System Design
Topic: Motion sensor light triggering inconsistent, also dims when switched off
Replies: 1
Views: 16196

Re: Motion sensor light triggering inconsistent, also dims when switched off

This appears to be two separate issues combined. The dimly lit LED when lights are commanded OFF is likely because the one LED in series is dead and the CCB (Boost) driver does not see enough voltage across the remaining LED series array. Boost drivers must see LED Vf at least 3v higher than the PDM...
by dc
Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: Operating LibRE
Topic: New L2-DM features 2020-07
Replies: 0
Views: 18377

New L2-DM features 2020-07

The L2-DM Dimming Module has some new features added. See the release notes below for firmware version 180702.03: Reset Macros. The factory reset function achieved by holding the SET button on the L2-DM for 6+ seconds now performs many setup features allowing basic configuration without a laptop and...
by dc
Fri Jul 17, 2020 12:08 am
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Derek Cowburn introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 12374

Derek Cowburn introduction

Hello! I'll start by introducing myself. I'm the founder of LumenCache. I've coded since I was 14 when I sold my first software package for the Apple II. Since then my Android phone crashed when chatting with Tim Cook at an event in Shenzhen where I spend most of my time. My first autonomous robot t...
by dc
Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: News, Events, New Products, and Introductions
Topic: Dimmable DC LED filament bulbs
Replies: 3
Views: 21234

Re: Dimmable DC LED filament bulbs

The last post on this was a few years ago. In technology time, this product is near end of life :-D Actually, we have lots of filament style bulbs getting ready for production. E12 C25, E26 A19/A60 to start with. We're making 20-60V range. You'll need a NEW L2-SV to drive these as the inrush from th...