AC controllers require alternating current (AC) to operate and use triacs that are designed to switch the AC supply. These cannot be used to control anything else other than an AC supply.
AC Controllers are used for things like mains voltage rope lights and strings.
AC Controllers are used for things like mains voltage rope lights and strings.
This article involves working with 240Vac electronics
All 240Vac wiring must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
(Electrician or similar required by law in Australia - check local regulations)
All 240Vac wiring must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
(Electrician or similar required by law in Australia - check local regulations)
Feature Comparison
| Manufacturer | Model | Pre-built | AC Voltage | Channels | Channel Current | Total Current | Protocol(s) | Total Price (US$) | Per Ch Price (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light-O-Rama | CTB16PC (site) | 120V / 240V | 16 | 8A | 15A per 8 Ch | LOR, DMX | $155.95 | $9.75 | |
| Light-O-Rama | CTB32LD (site) | 120V / 240V | 16 | 8A | 20A per 8 Ch | LOR, DMX | $244.95 | $15.31 | |
| Renard | Renard SS8 (site) | 120V / 240V | 8 | 4A | 15A | RS232, DMX | |||
| Renard | Renard SS16 (site) | 120V / 240V | 16 | 4A | 15A per 8 Ch | RS232, DMX | |||
| Renard | Renard SS24 (site) | 120V / 240V | 24 | 4A | 15A per 12 Ch | RS232, DMX | |||
| Renard | Renard 16 (site) | 24V - 240V | 16 | 4A | 15A per 8 Ch | RS232, DMX | |||
| Renard | Renard 24 (site) | 24V - 240V | 24 | 4A | 15A per 12 Ch | RS232, DMX | |||
| Renard | Renard64 (site) | 24V - 240V | 64 | 4A | 7A per 4 Ch SSR | RS232, DMX |
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