Acclaim Lighting has introduced the AL Driver 400, a multi-protocol 400 watt driver aimed at low-voltage LEDs.
The company says that the input control protocols are DMX, RDM, 0-10V and DALI. The device also has six pin terminals for PWM outputs. The AL Driver 400 supports input voltage between 100 and 277 VAC and has outputs of 12 DC and 24 VDC. It is housed in aluminum and operates in temperatures between 14 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Its dimensions are 13.38 inches by 9 inches by 3.14 inches. An internal preset program is offered as an option.
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