Without LC2s about i  there another way we can dim and on/off our table lamps using a Beo4/5?

 

Thanks

The LC1 looks better

Look for the Aludim from Lintronic http://www.lintronic.dk/AluDim.pdf

 

 

http://www.lintronic.dk/aludim.htm

Thanks for the suggestions chaps but these would be very expensive for the number of table lamps I have!

I could go down the radio controlled route (even Ikea do these) for around £20 to control a few lamps, but I really do want control via my Beo4,5 and A9.

 

Surely there must be a more cost effective way? At the moment the difference between radio controlled and B&O controlled is HUGE!

I suppose it all comes down to scale of production and the price B&O owners are thought to be willing & able to pay!

Little wonder LC2s still command high prices on auction sites as there do not appear to be any 'reasonably' priced alternatives.

The Lintronics may be good and effective but with tax are ridiculously expensive especially for multiple lighting setups.

I have 8 LC2s in my lounge and a couple have lost the ability to dim so I have added cheap dimmer switches (hidden) after the LC2s and before the lamps they control. Can't dim these from the Beo4 but at least they switch on to a pre-determined dim level. Together with the still fully working remaining 6 at least different overall 'light pictures' can still be achieved.

 

 

The IR455 'B&O to X-10 converter' brings the worlds of Bang&Olufsen and Marmitek X-10 together. From now on you can control all your lighting and electric equipment with your own BEO4 remote control! The IR455 converts the signal of your BEO4 remote control to Marmitek X-10 signals. You can then benefit from all the advantages of the Marmitek X-10. It can be used in combination with the XM10E powerline adapter.

http://www.marmitek.com/

 

Also not cheap. The converter 175,- euro. The cheapest dimmer is 30,- euro each.

Or choose a brand and use de IR-translator from Lintronic. Sometimes you can find one on E-bay.

Is there anything that would work in the US?

 

I like the Aludim but it says 230 volt while we have 120.

 

JK

Hi

 

Have a look at this site

 

http://www.innovus.eu/index.php?id=72

 

I have 3 myself and they work exactly as the LC2

Ehlerz:

Hi

 

Have a look at this site

 

http://www.innovus.eu/index.php?id=72

 

I have 3 myself and they work exactly as the LC2

Thanks for that Ehlerz.

I get the home page and others, but when I click on the link at the bottom for the online shop, I get an error. Do you or anyone have the correct link for the shop?

 

 

I do have the innovus dimmers. They are cheap, especially if you order a pack of 3. The company sometimes takes about a month to ship them, and they emit a near ultra sound pitch that can be annoying at night. I would recommand them as they are the best cheap solution, but not for a bedroom. P.

Daan:

 

 

http://www.lintronic.dk/aludim.htm

Now those are really rather nice - rather better looking than either the LC1 or 2. Nice one Mikael!

I see the innovis online store link still doesn't work. Does anyone know how to order these or know of any stockists.

sorted, I see you have to have a membership with Innovus. Will contact them tomorrow.

kruppking:

sorted, I see you have to have a membership with Innovus. Will contact them tomorrow.

What's going on? 'Membership' just to access the shop?

What are they a secret society? Seems odd to me that you have to jump hoops just for the 'privilege' of buying from them!

I can't access their shop and the link to the Forum/FAQs fails for me also.

Doesn't exactly inspire confidence in them as a company.

 

PhilLondon:

I do have the innovus dimmers. They are cheap, especially if you order a pack of 3. The company sometimes takes about a month to ship them, and they emit a near ultra sound pitch that can be annoying at night. I would recommand them as they are the best cheap solution, but not for a bedroom. P.

 

 

I am planning to use two in a bedroom so noise is a big issue. Can you expand on what you mean please PhilLondon?

Could other users confirm that they hear a noise too?

Anyone know their returns policy in the event I do order the 5 pack then decide being able to sleep is more important than Beo control of my lamps?!!

I'll e-mail them today and get some purcahsing details. will let you know how I get on :-)

 

kruppking:

I'll e-mail them today and get some purcahsing details. will let you know how I get on :-)

 

Thanks for that. Please do.

 

 

Thanks Kruppking.

If I know they'll let me return them if I find them noisy I'll be putting in an order for 5 asap!

You might as well order 2 packs of 3.

My only question is does any of this work in north america???

I can't seem to see a three pack Phil

The manual is on the innovus.eu site.

http://www.innovus.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/manual/z-wave/smartdimmer-00110001-tech.pdf

Confusingly, this manual refers to 220v yet references elsewhere on the site are to 110-220V so maybe Striker27 needs to email them re suitability for the US.

Also, this site shows them prewired with a 2 pin plug and light fitting, but elsewhere they appear to be for self wiring or possible fixed wall locations.

Graham

This thread is very similar to the discussion in another earlier and more detailed thread. May I suggest that future ramblings on the topic be posted over there to avoid duplication? (subject to moderators' approval )

Leo

leogenghis:

This thread is very similar to the discussion in another earlier and more detailed thread. May I suggest that future ramblings on the topic be posted over there to avoid duplication? (subject to moderators' approval )

Leo

Leo,

Are you up very early or retiring very late?

Thanks for clearing up the 110v issue and the fact that the units on sale must be reduced on the basis that they've gone out of production.

(Can a moderator merge the threads or put a permanent link into the headings of one?)

Graham