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Driver Guide

Low Voltage Driver Guide

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

About

 
 

All Luke Lamp Co. fixtures require remotely-mounted drivers (also known as transformers, inverters, or ballasts), which convert line voltage to low voltage. These drivers are not integrated or built into the fixture and must be mounted remotely.

Luke Lamp Co. offers a selection of three drivers, which are generally included free of charge with our fixtures: the Universal Remote Driver, SWITCHEX Combined Driver/Dimmer Switch, and the MikroDIM Driver. To learn more about each driver and determine the appropriate one for your installation, please refer to our Driver Specification Guide.

 
 

 

FAQ

 
 
 

 

Voltage Drop Chart

 
 
 
 
 

Please utilize this chart to determine the appropriate wire gauge to use based on the wattage of your fixture(s) and the distance between the driver(s) and fixture(s). This is an important step in ensuring that there is no impact to the output of the light (no dimming, flickering, etc.). The fixture wattage can be found on the Shop Drawings for Tracer Loop Layouts, or the tearsheet for other fixtures. If you have any questions your Account Manager can assist!

Step 1 - Calculate the total wattage that will be run on the driver.
Step 2 - Refer to the appropriate column in the chart below, rounding up (so if the total wattage is 35W round up to column 4, 40W).
Step 3 - Determine the approximate distance between the fixture(s) and the driver(s).
Step 4 - Refer to the closest distance in correct column (rounding up) and then cross-reference the corresponding wire gauge on the left hand side of the chart.

Example: You are specifying (2) Shield Sconce 2.1’s, which are 28W each. You determine that they will share (1) Universal Remote Driver (which can power up to 80W).

  1. First, you calculate the total wattage at 56W (28W x 2)

  2. Based on this you refer to Column 6 (60W)

  3. You determine that the access panel where the driver will be installed is ~40ft away from the fixtures. Based on this, you conclude that you should use 14AWG wire.

 
 

 

Any Questions?

We are here to help! If you have any questions about drivers don’t hesitate to reach out or put your electrician in touch with us directly!
You can reach us at 914-294-2024 (press 2 for Technical Support) or by email at info@lukelampco.com.