{"product_id":"collingwood-drv150700-30w-led-driver-selectable-150-700ma","title":"Collingwood DRV150700 30W LED Driver – Selectable 150–700mA","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollingwood DRV150700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a 30W constant-current LED driver designed to power compatible residential landscape luminaires. It converts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220–240V AC mains supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a controlled DC output, with five selectable current settings: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150mA, 250mA, 350mA, 500mA and 700mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor electricians installing garden lighting, or homeowners buying the components for a planned installation, the selectable output makes it easier to match the driver to the requirements of the chosen lights. Compatibility must still be checked against each fitting’s specified drive current and the combined electrical load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the light level during installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in DIP switches allow the installer to select the output current. On compatible luminaires, a lower permitted current setting reduces brightness, power consumption and operating temperature. This can be useful when softer lighting is required around planting, paths or garden features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are fixed installation settings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe driver is non-dimmable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so selectable output should not be confused with brightness adjustment from a wall dimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe factory default is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The installer should check this setting before connecting the luminaires and must not exceed their maximum permitted drive current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck both current and voltage when selecting your lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econstant-current driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a fixed 12V or 24V power supply. Its stated output voltage range is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5–42V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and compatible luminaires are connected in series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the product is described as a 30W driver, the available output depends on the selected current. The installation instructions specify maximum loads of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3W at 150mA, 10.5W at 250mA, 14.7W at 350mA, 21W at 500mA and 29.4W at 700mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number of fittings it can power therefore depends on their voltage requirements, the selected current and the allowance needed for voltage drop along the cable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact housing for a protected installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white polycarbonate housing measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98 × 43 × 22mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it straightforward to assess the space required before installation. Class II construction and a SELV output are specified, together with open-circuit, short-circuit and self-resetting overtemperature protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe driver itself is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP20 and is not waterproof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is intended for an indoor location; where an external location is necessary, Collingwood’s instructions require a suitable waterproof enclosure. Outdoor cable connections also need appropriate protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollingwood lists a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, subject to its warranty terms and registration requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINGWOOD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57641258549623,"sku":"DRV150700","price":24.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8927\/2802\/files\/collingwood-drv150700-white-30w-constant-current-led-driver-150-700ma-front-view.avif?v=1793028071","url":"https:\/\/www.electricalsonline.co.uk\/products\/collingwood-drv150700-30w-led-driver-selectable-150-700ma","provider":"Electricals Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}