Lutron LUT-LBX-CE Synthetic Minimum Load For use with Reverse and Forward Phase Dimmers

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);
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