Crestron unveils the DIN-8SW8-I, a new 8 channel lighting control module which has been designed to support switching of non-dimmable lighting and fans. This product joins the DIN Rail range of Modules which provide a professional lighting solution in a compact space-saving design.
Mark Tallent, lighting control specialist at Crestron says “This product expands our lighting solution range and will certainly help installers on-site as it offers easy installation, testing and maintenance.”
Replacing the CH-HR108-DR, the DIN-8SW8-I is available with a special Out-Of-The-Box function and can be sold as a pre-wired solution. It can perfectly replace 8 x 3rd party electrical take-over-relays that are often used to wire homes and apartments to be home automation ready.
The DIN-8SW8-I features eight digital inputs which allows standard momentary switches to trigger events with or without a control system. Each channel supports up to 16 amps resistive, 10 amps incandescent, 5 amps of fluorescent or 1/2 HP motors, with local front control of each switching leg and local override input for emergency backup.
Providing eight isolated local inputs, momentary push button keypads can be used and long cable runs are possible. By default, a momentary voltage applied on each input will cause the associated relay to toggle on and off. In addition, the attached Crestron control system can override this behaviour to create 8 general-purpose inputs. In this mode, push button keypads can be programmed to provide customised functionality.
The DIN-8SW8-I is designed to snap onto a standard DIN rail for installation in a wall mount enclosure. Wiring connections are made using screw terminals positioned along the top and bottom, clearly accessible from the front for easy installation and servicing. All setup controls and indicators are positioned on the centre front panel. When installed in an enclosure utilising 45 mm cut-outs, the front panel stays accessible while the connections are concealed.
This product communicates with a DIN-AP2 2-Series Automation Processor, or other Crestron 2-Series control system, via the Cresnet control network. A pair or Cresnet ports is provided on the DIN-8SW8-I allowing for easy daisy-chaining of several Din Rail Series automation control modules.