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Push-button lighting control

SwitchDIM lighting control

Specify simple push-button dimming for compatible commercial LED luminaires. Compare SwitchDIM with DALI, understand the wiring and group limits, then review 36 Lumenloop families available with /ECO control gear.

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Compatible range
36 families
Control gear
/ECO option
User interface
Momentary push button
Office luminaires controlled from a local SwitchDIM push button
Local push-button control for a grouped lighting circuit

Push-button dimming

Simple local control for smaller lighting groups

SwitchDIM lighting control uses a momentary push button to switch and dim compatible LED drivers. A brief press changes the on or off state; a longer press raises or lowers the brightness. It suits meeting rooms, offices, back-of-house areas and other spaces where one local lighting control group is enough.

The luminaire, /ECO driver, retractive switch, wiring and connected load are specified together. The 36 product families below are available with dimmable control gear that includes SwitchDIM, subject to confirmation of the exact model and full order code.

Some specifications refer to this type of push-button dimming as TouchDIM or push-dim. Those names do not replace the manufacturer data: check the LED driver input, switch type and wiring diagram for the exact fitting being supplied.

DALI is generally the stronger choice when a project needs individual addressing, commissioned lighting scenes, flexible regrouping, system feedback or wider building integration. SwitchDIM keeps operation familiar where those functions are unnecessary.

SwitchDIM or DALI

Match the control method to the room

Define the switching, dimming and grouping requirement, then confirm the compatible driver and electrical design.

Local control

Use a retractive push button

SwitchDIM gives users familiar on, off and dimming control from a momentary wall switch connected to compatible control gear.

Group capacity

Keep the circuit within limits

Count every LED driver in the lighting group and check the permitted load against the selected driver documentation.

SwitchDIM wiring

Coordinate switch and driver

Confirm the control input, conductor arrangement and push-button type from the exact LED driver data before the electrical installation begins.

Addressed control

Choose DALI when the system grows

Use DALI where individual addressing, scenes, monitoring, commissioning or future regrouping are part of the brief.

SwitchDIM push button connected to compatible LED control gear above a commercial ceiling
Push button, control wiring and compatible LED drivers

How SwitchDIM works

Push-button commands go directly to the LED driver

Tridonic describes switchDIM as a mains-voltage push-button function. A short press switches the connected lighting on or off, while a long press adjusts the light level. This is different from putting a conventional rotary dimmer or LED dimmer in the supply: the light switch, control wire and driver input must follow the documentation for the exact control gear supplied.

Interface
Momentary push button
Control gear
SwitchDIM compatible
Typical use
Local grouped dimming

The reviewed Tridonic guidance gives a maximum of 25 LED drivers for the described lighting system and recommends DALI or DSI for larger groups. That figure is driver-specific: the selected driver data and electrical design remain the authority for each project.

Compatible LED luminaires

Lumenloop luminaires available with SwitchDIM

The /ECO control option is available across 36 current families. Choose the luminaire for its application, output and optics, then confirm the complete order code and selected driver with Lumenloop.

Downlights and spotlights

24 families
Aero luminaireAeroDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI AeroLux luminaireAeroLuxDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Align luminaireAlignDownlights · Spotlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Axis luminaireAxisDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Beam luminaireBeamDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Circa luminaireCircaDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Edge luminaireEdgeDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Frame luminaireFrameDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Glow luminaireGlowDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Guard luminaireGuardDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Lumen luminaireLumenDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Nova luminaireNovaDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Opti luminaireOptiDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Optix luminaireOptixDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Prism luminairePrismDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI ProTech luminaireProTechDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Quadra luminaireQuadraDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Synergy luminaireSynergyDownlights · Spotlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Trio luminaireTrioDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Vero luminaireVeroDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Vivid luminaireVividDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Void recessed LED downlightVoidDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Vortex low-glare LED downlightVortexDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Wave square architectural LED downlightWaveDownlights/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI

Linear and panels

8 families
Aegis luminaireAegisEmergency lighting · Linear · Suspended · Wall mounted/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Flow luminaireFlowLinear/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Glide luminaireGlideLinear/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Line luminaireLineLinear · Suspended/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Lucid luminaireLucidPanels/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Luma luminaireLumaLinear · Suspended/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Radiance luminaireRadianceLinear · Suspended/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Uni-Fit luminaireUni-FitLinear/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI

Suspended and wall mounted

4 families
Brilliance luminaireBrillianceSuspended/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Harbor luminaireHarborWall mounted/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Sentinel luminaireSentinelWall mounted/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI Totem pendant spotlight luminaireTotem pendant spotlightSuspended/ECO · SwitchDIM / DALI / DSI

Specification information

What to include in a SwitchDIM lighting specification

Record the luminaire, driver, group size, switch type and wiring arrangement so the lighting and electrical schedules agree.

Room operation

Describe the required on, off and dimming behaviour from the user's point of view.

Compatible control gear

Confirm that the exact driver supplied for the selected luminaire supports SwitchDIM.

Circuit and wiring

Coordinate the push button, control conductors, protective measures and driver terminals.

Connected load

Check the permitted number of drivers and total arrangement against the chosen driver data.

Commissioning check

Test switching, dimming direction, synchronisation and minimum level before handover.

Handover record

Give the client a clear control description, product schedule and relevant driver information.

Frequently asked questions

SwitchDIM lighting control FAQs

Practical distinctions to resolve before selecting the /ECO option.

What is SwitchDIM lighting control?

SwitchDIM is a push-button control method supported by compatible lighting control gear, providing local switching and dimming without an addressed DALI network.

Is SwitchDIM the same as DALI?

No. SwitchDIM uses a local push-button control method, while DALI provides addressed digital control with functions such as grouping and scenes when the system is designed for them.

Does every model in these families support SwitchDIM?

SwitchDIM is available through the /ECO control option across these families. Confirm that the selected base model, driver and complete order code support the required arrangement.

How many drivers can one push button control?

The Tridonic guidance reviewed for this page gives a maximum of 25 LED drivers for the described SwitchDIM system. Use the actual selected driver data as the authority for the project.

Can an illuminated push button be used?

The reviewed Tridonic guidance does not approve push buttons with glow lamps. Check the chosen driver instructions before specifying the accessory.

Is SwitchDIM the same as TouchDIM or push-dim?

These terms are often used for similar push-button dimming functions, but compatibility and operation depend on the driver manufacturer. Specify SwitchDIM explicitly and confirm the exact control input rather than relying on a generic label.

When should DALI be considered instead?

Review DALI where the project needs addressed devices, larger or changing groups, scenes, monitoring, feedback or wider system integration.

SwitchDIM project support

Request specification support

Share the room layout, selected luminaires, group sizes and required user operation. Lumenloop can help coordinate the product schedule with the intended SwitchDIM lighting control arrangement.

Discuss a SwitchDIM projectEmail the team
  • Room and luminaire layout
  • Selected family and base model
  • Number of drivers per group
  • Push-button and wiring arrangement
  • Commissioning and handover requirements