Clipsal by Schneider Electric | Iconic 40 Series Universal Push Button Dimmer 350W | Vivid White
The Clipsal 40EPBDM-VW is a universal push button dimmer mechanism rated 350 W, supplied in Vivid White. It adjusts brightness on a lighting circuit rather than switching the load on and off only. The 40EPBDM-VW runs on a 220 to 240 V AC 50 Hz supply, with a rated operational current of 1.2 A.
The 40EPBDM-VW is a universal dimmer and carries a separate rating for each load technology. The 350 W rating covers dimmable LED at 240 V, while incandescent lamps and electronic transformers are both rated to 300 W. The mechanism measures 23.5 mm square across the face and 43.6 mm deep, with a glossy actuator.
Connection is by flying leads, so the conductors are joined to the leads rather than landed under a screw. Fixing is clip-in, and the mechanism mounts flush rather than on the surface. The moulding is polycarbonate and the net weight is 26.31 g.
Features
- Universal dimmer type — the 40EPBDM-VW is a universal dimmer, carrying a rating across more than one lamp and driver technology.
- Integrally switched — the push button switches the circuit on and off from the same control that sets the level.
- 350 W dimmable LED — dimmable LED load at 240 V is rated to 350 W on the 40EPBDM-VW.
- 300 W incandescent — incandescent lamp load is rated to 300 W, which is below the headline figure.
- 300 W electronic transformer — electronic transformer load is rated to 300 W on the same mechanism.
- Brightness adjustment — the function on offer is brightness adjustment across the circuit the mechanism controls.
- 220 to 240 V AC supply — rated for a 220 to 240 V AC supply running at 50 Hz.
- 1.2 A rated current — the mechanism carries a rated operational current of 1.2 A.
- Glossy actuator finish — the surface finish is glossy and the moulding is supplied untreated.
- Flush mounting — the mechanism mounts flush, sitting within the wall rather than on the surface.
- IP20 rated — protection covers solid objects only, and the 40EPBDM-VW carries no rating against water ingress.
Where to use
- Dimmable LED circuits — the 40EPBDM-VW suits dimmable LED lighting up to 350 W at 240 V.
- Incandescent lamp circuits — incandescent loads are covered to 300 W, which sets the ceiling on older fittings.
- Low voltage lighting on a transformer — electronic transformer loads run to 300 W on the 40EPBDM-VW.
- Flush wall positions — the mechanism mounts within the wall, so the face finishes level with the plate.
- Indoor light control positions — the 40EPBDM-VW is specified for light control, so it belongs on a lighting circuit.
The 40EPBDM-VW is rated IP20, which covers solid objects only and gives no rating against water. It is not suitable for outdoor or damp positions such as bathrooms, laundries and external walls. Each load technology has its own ceiling, so anything above 350 W LED or 300 W incandescent sits outside the rating.
