VarioControl LINEARdrive 180D

4/6/24 A Full-Colour Dimmable LED Driver

LINEARdrive DC is a constant voltage LED driver with multiple LED outputs that are controlled over four channels. It is targeted at larger networked
and smaller standalone installations that require dimmable, low-power full-colour static or dynamic LED lighting. LINEARdrive DC is DALI, DMX/
RDM and LedSync compatible.

Applications
• Entertainment lighting • Signage/advertising lighting • Decorative lighting
• Full-colour architectural lighting • Cove lighting • Dynamic colour panel lighting

Features & benefits

Input
• Voltage: 12 – 28 VDC
• Current, max:
6 A, irrespective of PSU voltage

LINEARdrive 180D

Output
• Voltage: 5 V, 12 V or 24 V
• Max load per output:

RGBW @ 24 V RGB @ 24 V

LINEARdrive 180D 1.5 A 2A

General
• USITT DMX512A/RDM (ANSI E1.20) and LedSync compatible
• HydraDrive: 15-bit resolution
• Dimming control: smooth dimming from 100 % to 0.1 %, gamma-corrected curve
• Intuitive 3-button user interface for on-the-fly configuration
• Interface for external control device: 10 k Ω potentiometer, 0 – 10 V source or momentary switch
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 Datasheet LINEARdrive 180D

Dimensions, weight, packaging

LINEARdrive 180D
• Weight: 120 g, 4.2 oz 110 mm/4.33” 21.5 mm/0.85” 23 mm/0.91”
ø 4.2 mm/0.17”
10 mm/0.39” TC

LED supply +

Group 1
30 mm/1.18” DMX in +
50 mm/1.97”

Ext in +
Ext in
Group 2
DMX in -

DMX in shield
LINEARdrive 180D Group 3
12 – 28 V/6A Direct voltage controlled LED driver
Group 4
LedSync thru +

LedSync thru -
M
10 mm/0.39” LedSync shield

153 mm/6.02”

Connections
Connectors LINEARdrive 180D
• VDC: + and -
• DMX in: +, - and shield
• LedSync thru: +, - and shield
• Ext in: + and -
• LED outputs: 4 outputs with common +

Wiring
• Cross section: 0.5 – 1.5 mm 2, AWG 20 – 16
• Strip length: 9 mm/0.35 in.

Other information
Certifications Environmental ratings
• CE • Ta range: -20°C...50°C/-4°F...122°F
• IEC 61347, EN 55015, IEC 61003, EN 61547 • Tc max: 65°C/149°F
• UL: UL Recognized Component (file no. E333135) • For use in dry locations

Control compatibility
• DMX512 A and RDM explore & address (ANSI E1.20) control gear
• Standard 0 – 10 V switch controls
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 VarioControl LinearDrive 180D – Wiring diagram

VDC and LED connectors: Other connectors:

12 – 28 V DC IN
1 AWG 24 – 16 1 AWG 20 – 16
LED groups

{
0.2 – 1.5 mm 2 0.5 – 1.5 mm 2
- + 2 2
R G B W
9 mm 9 mm
0.35 inch 0.35 inch

Ext in + R R R R
Ext in - Max | Vdc+
32V | Vdc- TC

LED supply +

Group 1
DMX in +

Ext in +
Ext in -
Group 2
DMX in -
LINEARdrive 180D Group 3

DMX in + DMX in shield

LedSync thru +
12-28V / 6A Direct voltage controlled LED driver
Group 4

DMX in - LedSync thru - M

DMX in shield LedSync shield

LedSync thru +
LedSync thru -
LedSync shield

CAUTION: The device may only be connected and installed by a qualified electrician. All applicable regulations, legislation and build-
ing codes must be observed. Incorrect installation of the device can cause irreparable damage to the device and the connected LEDs.

12 V – 28 V DC IN DMX in/LedSync thru

To connect the driver to a DC power supply unit (PSU), con- Use these connectors when the driver is used in a DMX net-
nect the PSU’s positive voltage supply wire to the VDC+ con- work.
nector and the PSU’s negative voltage supply wire to the VDC- For DMX in, connect the network cable’s data+, data- and
connector. shielding wire (the orange/white, orange and brown wire in a
CAT5 cable) to the DMX in+, DMX in- and DMX in shield con-
EXT in nector respectively.
You have the possibility to connect an external control device For LedSync thru, connect the network cable’s data+, data-
(0 – 10 V control device, 10 k Ω potentiometer or show selection and shielding wire (the orange/white, orange and brown wire
switch) to the driver’s Ext in+ and Ext in- connector. Configure in a CAT5 cable) to the LedSync thru+, LedSync thru- and
the driver for use with an external control device over the LedSync shield connector respectively.
3-button user interface.
LED groups
Indicates the location of the connectors for your LED groups.
R(ed) represents channel 1, G(reen) represents channel 2,
B(lue) represents channel 3 and W(hite) represents channel 4.
The default group color allocation can be changed over the
3-button user interface.
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 VarioControl LinearDrive 180D – Wiring diagram

Connecting an RGB LED strip

Maximum current per output at 12 V: 2 A TC

Maximum current per output at 24 V: 2 A

LED supply + RGB LED strip
+
Group 1
R
Configuration of the LED groups: Group 2 G
B
Group 3

Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose Group 4

RGB and save this setting by pressing M.

Compact
connector
Connecting an RGB strip and a white LED strip e.g. Wago 222

Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A

TC
RGB LED strip
Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A +
R
G
LED supply + B
Group 1
Configuration of the LED groups: Group 2
White LED strip
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose Group 3

Group 4 +

RGBW and save this setting by pressing M. -

Compact
connector
e.g. Wago 222
Warm white LED strip
Connecting warm white and cool white LED strips +

Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A -

Cool white LED strip
Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A
TC
+

LED supply + -
Configuration of the LED groups: Group 1

Group 2
Warm white LED strip
+
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose Group 3

Group 4 -
4 – 4 L and save this setting by pressing M. Cool white LED strip
+

Compact
connector
e.g. Wago 222
White LED strip
Connecting four white or self-colored LED strips +
Maximum current per output at 12 V: 1.5 A -

Maximum current per output at 24 V: 1.5 A TC White LED strip

+

LED supply + -
Configuration of the LED groups:
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Group 1
White LED strip
Press M and + simultaneously, in the LED menu choose Group 2

Group 3
+

1 – 4 L and save this setting by pressing M. Group 4 -

White LED strip

+

-
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Manual configuration Other features

1. Select mode of operation Locking the configuration

M (5 sec) M + + (5 sec)

Lock driver
Set mode
SET MODE - / + LOCK - / +
NO
COLR SOFT
M SHOW M HARD
DMX
display off DALI
display off

2. Set LED groups

M + +
Visual test run
LED groups
LED - / +
M + - + +
1-1L RGB
2-2L RGBW
3-3L RGBA
M 4-4L RRGB Test
2-4L RGGB
1-4L CCWW TEST
CWWW
External input R 1 sec
EXT INP - / +
G 1 sec
B 1 sec
W 1 sec
OFF
RGBW 1 sec
POTM
M 10V
R 1 sec
SWIT G 1 sec
B 1 sec
W 1 sec
Dimming curve
DIM CURV - / +
RGBW 1 sec

LOG
LIN display off
M

display off

3. Standalone Standalone Networked

operation or operation or operation Reset to factory defaults
- Colour*- - Show - - DMX or DALI -
M + - + + (5 sec)

M M M M
Reset

Hue Show DMX address RE - SET

HUE - / + SHOW - / + DMX ADDR - / +
No address Address set
PRES MENU
00...20 Press menu
0...1535 1...512
NO ADDR
M M M
M
Speed ADDR SET
White Network resolution
WHIT - / + SPD - / + NETW RES - / +
M M display off
0...510 -99...99 8 BT
M M M 16 BT

Intensity
Intensity
INT - / + INT - / +
DMX termination
TERM - / + Nr. of ballasts

0...255
0...255
YES X BAL
M
M M NO
M
display off
Network setup
display off
NETW SET - / + display off
AUTO
M MANU

Interpolation
INTERPOL - / +
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OFF
VID
M COLR
WHIT
display off GLOW

* The colour menu depends on the LED

group settings you have selected in step 2.