What is the Lutron LUT-LBX-CE? The Lutron LUT-LBX / LUT-LBX-CE is a Synthetic Minimum Load For use with Reverse and Forward Phase Dimmers. This device provides capability for certain Lutron dimmers to control low-wattage loads from 0 watts up to the dimmer’s minimum rating. Among its functions are the following:
- It presents a simulated load to the dimmer to meet the minimum load requirements even when the actual load is smaller;
- This unit is required for all Lutron Light Dimmers if the total wattage of lamps on a circuit is below the minimum load required;
- Works with forward phase or leading edge dimmers and reverse phase or trailing edge dimmers;
- Models available for 120 V and 220-240 V input power;
- This “load-side” equipment installs on the zone wiring in parallel with the lighting load;
- Use when switching very low power LED lamps as they are unlikely to meet the minimum 20 watts load required;
- Dissipates a maximum of 10 watts when the controlling dimmer is near high-end.
The LUTLBX / Lutron LUT-LBX-CE-WH Works with
- The Lutron GRAFIK Eye 3000® Series control units;
- The Lutron LP RPM Dimming Modules;
- The Lutron HomeWorks® RPM Dimming Modules;
- The Lutron HomeWorks® WPM Dimming Modules;
- The Lutron Neutral-referenced dimmers;
- The Lutron Two-wire dimmers.
The Lutron LUTLBX / Lutron LUT-LBX-CE-WH Technical Specs
- Input power:
# 100 mA 120 V 50/60 Hz (LUT-LBX);
# 65 mA 220-240 V 50/60 Hz (LUT-LBX-CE);
# Power dissipation less than 10 watts; - Sources/Load Types: Operates these sources when wired in parallel with the load: Incandescent (Tungsten), Halogen, Magnetic Low-Voltage Transformer, Electronic Low-Voltage Transformer, Lutron Tu-WireTM Electronic Fluorescent Dimming Ballast (LUT-LBX model only), Neon/Cold Cathode, LED lighting;
- Terminals: Accepts up to two #12 AWG (2.5 mm2) wires;
- Environment: 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C). Relative humidity less than 90% non-condensing;
- Mounting: Surface or recess mount indoors only;
- Lamp Types: All Lamp Types, All Dimmable Circuits, All Switched Circuits;
- Voltage: 220-240 VAC 50/60Hz;
- Dimming Capacity: 20 watts (Synthetic Load);
- Dimensions: 114mm x 116mm x 48mm(H, W, D);
- More technical specs + installation instructions for Lutron LUTLBX / Lutron LUT-LBX-CE-WH(pdf file);
- Buy online the Lutron LUTLBX Synthetic Minimum Load For use with Reverse and Forward Phase Dimmers.
Lutron LUT-LBX-CE Synthetic Minimum Load For use with Reverse and Forward Phase Dimmers – Operation
