automated dimming system

[Josyisback]

Hello,

I want to build into a lighting system a programmable dimming system which will smoothly dim the (standard) lights from 100% brightness to 50 % brightness over a period of 3 minutes, and then after a 10 second delay fade them back up to 100% over 3 minutes at which the lights should stay for another 10 seconds before starting the loop again. So there is a constant loop of fading up and down. The lights I'm needing to control are only in one room of the building (so cannot be controlled from the fuse box).

I'm a beginner (as you might be able to tell from the description of the problem) but would be very happy with any possible tips, advice, or suggestions in what the easiest way of realising this would be.

Looking forward to your posts,

thanks,

Josy

 

[Robinson]

may i ask Why?

 

[Josyisback]

Ofcourse,

It's a part of an exhibition and needs to work in conjunction with a video - It's almost like the dimming of the lights in a cinema, the picture becomes clearer and increases in intensity as the room gets darker.

any ideas?

 

[Des 56]

You may need the assistance of someone like these people
Lutron MA-L3T251-WH Maestro 300 Watt Single Pole Dimmer And Timer Switch, White : Lutron

The function you require would take some knocking up with timers relays etc and would not be worth the effort
Here is a link to a product that you can compare to
Lutron Maestro® Dimmer and Switch Model Numbers


That is their US site,google the English/europe site

 

[RISElectrical]

As above Lutron will do it. I've done systems like this in the past using lutron stuff. A little complicated at times but fully programmable and good kit

 

[mydigitalhome]

Hi check out Rako lighting controls really easy to install and setup IPhone compatible. Mydigitalhome

 

[Robinson]

I thought as much. Yes first thing that popped into my mind was Lutron.
Mr Resistor have a range called wisedim. Maybe check out the cat. not sure if their products are that expandable.

Mr RESISTOR - Energy Saving LED Colour Changing Downlights

 

[Marvo]

Some more info about the lighting would be good. How many lamps are there? What is the load in watts and what type of lamps are they?

Depending on the answers you might need a stage lighting setup rather than a domestic type one.