EcoDimmer (by Omnipotence)
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Introduces the EcoDimmer

Join the fun/exciting LED revolution !

EcoDimmer (with Keypad option)
EcoLamp1
EcoLamp2

The EcoDimmer is a very unique product that allows one to control 8 low-wattage (12V/DC) LED lights
or appliances via a keypad, push-buttons, internal scheduling, and/or automation software (like ECS).
Applications include hardwired/automated lighting (commercial & residential) and off-grid lighting
(RVs, cabins, boats, solar systems, etc). To our knowledge, this is the only hardwired/DC lighting
system that can be automated. A few AC systems are available, but all are very expensive (over $2000).

Why LEDs ?
Though LEDs are more expensive than incandescents, they use less than 7% of the energy, and last some 60 times longer.
For example, this 4W LED bulb is as bright as a 60W incandescent. And unlike fluorescents, LEDs contain no mercury.

Note: The EcoDimmer itself uses a maximum of only 3.8 watts.

Incandescent vs LED
60W Incandescent 4W LED
Life Span
1,000 hours 60,000 hours
Number of bulbs used over 60,000 hours 60 1
Bulb cost per 60,000 hours $40 (60 bulbs at 67¢ each) $44
kWh of electricity used over 60,000 hours 3600 kWh 240 kWh
Cost of Electricity (60,000 hours at 10¢ per kWh) $360 $24
Total cost $400 $94
Total savings for 60,000 hours (166 days)
$306

Colored LEDs are great for attractive/stylish accent lighting. And unlike other bulbs, they require no color lenses.
Note that colored LEDs are clear when turned off.
So if you order one by mail, don't return it as the wrong item until you have plugged it in :-).

Note:: The dimmer module used in the EcoDimmer ("PWM8x") can be controlled directly by ECS.
But without EcoDimmer's Input Module (which intelligently monitors and responds to button activity),
one cannot easily dim to a desired level via a single button (as described below).



Usage
Using the EcoDimmer could not be easier:
          To invert (off→on, on→off), tap the button.
          To brighten, push/hold until the light brightens to the desired level.
          To dim, tap once and push/hold until light dims to the desired level.
          To turn all loads off, tap any button 2 times.
          To turn all loads on, tap any button 3 times.

Additonal capabilities:

  • Scheduling (requires Clock Battery):
    The EcoDimmer can control any loads per simple time-based schedules (see "Schedule" section of the Setup screen).
    Dawn/Sunrise/Sunset/Dusk times are calculated per your latitude/longitude.
  • Dedicated dim/bright button control is also supported (whereby one button brightens and another dims).
  • Dimming may be disabled for buttons that control off/on devices.
  • Any button can control to any desired load(s).
  • When brightening, lights are pleasantly ramped up to the desired level in <= 1.5 seconds.
  • Ramping increments and speed and are adjustable.


Setup Screen
EcoDimmer Setup

Port:  
Button Setup:
How long (in milliseconds) must a button be held down to initiate ramping ?:
How long must a button be held down to ramp again ?
When tapping a button, how much time must elapse before the taps are processed ?:
Button: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Button type (?):
Dimmable (?):
Initial ramp direction (?):
Ramp increment (?):
Ramp delay (?):
Load 1 (?):
Load 2:
Load 3:
Load 4:
Load 5:
Load 6:
Load 7:
Load 8:

Button types and their behavior

Type Action Result
Tap 1 tap Invert
Push/hold Dim or bright (depending on Initial Ramp Direction)
1 tap + push/hold Ramp in opposite direction
2 taps All off
3 taps All ON
Switch Push Invert
Dim Push Dim
Push/hold Dim repeatedly
Bright Push Brighten
Push/hold Brighten repeatedly

Dimmable denotes if the loads controlled by this button can be dimmed.
If not, adjustments are limited to OFF/ON, and all ramp-related settings are ignored.

Initial ramp direction denotes what to do if button is held down without a prior tap.
If button is tapped first, then ramping is done in the opposite direction.
This setting is applicable only for TAP buttons.

Ramp increment denotes how much to ramp per adjustment.

Ramp delay denotes the time to wait in between ramp adjustments.

The Load 1...8 checkboxes denote which loads are to be controlled by each button.

Time info (used in calculating sunrise/sunset times)::
Time zone: Daylight savings time: Latitude: Longitude:
Schedule:
Load values:
Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8


DC/LED-compatible fixtures and lamps (from various distributors)
Type Model Max Wattage Description/Applications
Lamp (table-top) EcoLamp1 5W (various)
Lamp (table-top) EcoLamp2 5W (various)
(various) (various) (various) (various)
MR16 (various) (various) Accent fixtures
Integrated Xtreme Linear Lights 2-9W Low profile, bright white light.
Cabinet, cases, kitchen, bathroom, shop lighting.
Integrated 5 LED Amber Lazer Light ?? Counter/cabinet lighting
Integrated L24 ?? Counter/cabinet lighting
Integrated 6LB ?? Counter/cabinet lighting
Integrated LED(99) Outdoor Floodlight Fixture ?? Outdoor floodlight
Integrated 66 LED Standard Marine Fixture 4W General lighting (indoor and outdoor)
Edison 311 ? Single bulb indoor fixture
Edison 312 ? Double bulb indoor fixture
Edison 361 ? Porch light
MR16 Halo track CTV628 1.5W Indoor track
MR16 Halo track CTV635 1.5W Indoor track
MR16 Halo track CTV634 1.5W Indoor track


12V/DC LED bulbs (from various distributors)
Type Model Wattage Description/Applications
(various) (various) 1-3W (various)
(various) (various) (various) (various)
(various) (various) (various) (various)
(various) (various) 0.5-5W (various)
Edison PAR38 LED grow light: Red+Blue Combo 14.5W 168-LED PAR38 bulb. Pleasant red/blue color.
Edison PAR38-99 9.5W 99-LED PAR38 bulb
Edison PAR38-99 9.5W 99-LED PAR38 bulb
Edison V12 5.4W 72-LED PAR38 bulb
Edison V72 4.7W 72-LED PAR38 bulb
Edison L-120F 4W 120-LED/wide-angle PAR38 Bulb
Edison Spotlight - CC Vivid - Par 38 LED 3.7W 72-LED PAR38 bulb
Edison LED Globe Light (56 led) 3.6W Household lighting. Eq to 55W incandescent
Edison SMD LED Bright White Light Bulb 3W Household lighting. Eq to 25W incandescent
MR16 (various) 3-5W (various)
MR16 MR16-3W 3W Accent, show cases. Eq to 40W incandescent
MR16 XR-E 3W 3 x 1 watt CREE LED MR16 warm white bulb
MR16 LED-MR16-12V-White 2.5W Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
MR16 LED-MR16-12V-Red 2.5W Red. Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
MR16 LED-MR16-12V-Green 2.5W Green. Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
MR16 LED-MR16-12V-Blue 2.5W Blue. Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
MR16 LED-MR16-12V-Yellow 2.5W Yellow. Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
Edison LED Globe Light (36 led) 1.8W Household lighting. Eq to 40W incandescent
MR16 MR16 3 x 1.5 Watt SSC LED Warm White 1.5W Household lighting. Eq to 35W incandescent.
MR16 LED MR16 12V Flood 1.5W Clean white light over a large area (various)
MR16 MR16-36-5mm 1.8W Accent, reading, track lighting, show cases
MR16 MR16-1W 1W Clean white light over a large area


Power supply requirements
You will need a 12V power source with sufficient amperage to drive the maximum # of concurrent loads at their maximum level.
For example, a 3W lamp draws .25 amps (12V x .25A = 3W). So if you had 8 such lamps, you would need a 2A power source (8 x .25).

A/C power supplies (AC→DC)
If you don't have access to a 12V power source, an AC/DC adapter will be required.
Note: High-amperage power supplies can be quite expensive. So if you need a lot of power, you should consider using
multiple low-amperage models wired in parallel (which will increase available amperage while retaining the same voltage).

AC/DC Power supplies
Link Amps Watts
Geeks.com 4A48W
IdotPC 5...12.5A60W...150W
HighPowerSupply 4.2...5A12W ... 60W
Short-Circuit 1.2...8.5A5W...102W
12VAdapters 1.25...5A15W...60W
Amazon 5A60W
LEDLiquidatorsinc 5A60W
BWI 10A120W


Purchase EcoDimmer and accessories

Please allow 2 weeks for assembly/delivery.
If you wish to order multiple units, please first contact us for an estimated date of delivery.

EcoDimmer:
Controls/dims 8 DC lights/devices/motors rated at <= 60W (5 amps) each.
Includes power supply for the Input Module (only), and 2 fuses (1 extra).
Does not include keypad, lighting, or the dimmer's power supply
(the selection of which is very dependent on the application). 		$380
Keypad:
Xantech 598-00 8-Button Keypad installed on the Input Module.
Required for those who don't wish to use their own buttons. 		$140
Clock Battery:
Required to support internal scheduling (vs scheduling via a PC). 		$30
EcoLamp1
White table-top MR16 spot light (pictured on left here).
This light (by Portfolio) was originally designed for use with GU10-based/halogen bulbs.
But as the selection of 12V/GU10 LED bulbs is very limited, we modified it to use MR16s.
Does not include MR16 bulb (see here for selection). 		$60
EcoLamp2
Black table-top MR16 spot light (pictured on right here).
Adjustable/nickle-plated surface mounting.
Does not include MR16 bulb (see here for selection). 		$70


Installer/DIY info

Wiring
Should you choose to use your own buttons and/or fixtures, they should be connected as shown.
Only 2 connections are required for each load, and anyone can perform this task with a screwdriver and a knife.
Your buttons
(optional)
Button 1
5V/Gnd
——→
Button 2
5V/Gnd
——→
      . →
      .
Button 8
5V/Gnd
——→


EcoDimmer
Keypad(s) (optional)
Input Module
→RS232→
Dimmer
       ↑             ↓↑RS232   ↑
12V         ECS 12V
  Power    (optional) Power
Your lights/devices

12V/Gnd
——→
Light/device 1
12V/Gnd
——→
Light/device 2
→         .
        .
12V/Gnd
——→
Light/device n

The Input Module (that monitors and responds to button activity) and Dimmer Module are housed in a separate
enclosures, so that they may be placed in separate locations if desired. They are connected via a standard serial
(RS232) cable (which can be run up to 100 feet).


Buttons (installation and selection)
For wall-mounted button installations, we recommend round buttons that are bush-mounted (vs snap-ins),
and standard/blank wall plates (like this and this). To mount, drill a hole (of the same size as the button insert)
into the center of the plate, insert the button, and apply/tighten the bushing (washer) on the back side.

Note: If you prefer a keypad to wired buttons (or wish to control loads via both), we offer the keypad option,
whereby we install a Xantech 598-00 8-Button Keypads on the top of the Input Module with a decora bezel.
This makes an attractive table-top unit (pictured here).

Buttons (SPST / momentary / normally-open)
3-Amp Soft-Touch Momentary Switch
Momentary Switch
Push Button (red or black)
Flush Spring Return Pushbutton (green)
Flush Momentary Pushbutton (green)
Series MB - Large Bushing Shroud
Series LP01 - Nonilluminated Pushbutton


Contacts
Omnipotence Software
support@OmnipotenceSoftware.com
423-745-0026
604 CR 181
Decatur, TN 37322
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-7PM/EST
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