CORSTON Switch Guide Dimmer Modules User Guide

CORSTON Switch Guide Dimmer Modules

What type of switch to use and where?
Further explanations are available on the instructions page, which includes wiring diagrams. All Corston toggle switches are interchangeable and can be mixed and matched on the same plate.

Toggle Modules

Two-way switch

• This is the most common switch type that has an ON and OFF position.
• Two of these switches can be used to control the same light from 2 different locations.
• To control light with more than two switches, an intermediate switch(es) needs to be added to the circuit. A two-way switch cannot be used on the same circuit as a Corston digital dimmer module.

Retractive Switches

• This is also sometimes called a momentary switch. It makes the ON connection when pressed, otherwise it springs back to the off resting position.
• These switches can be used for doorbells, and controlling smart devices that just need a short signal. These switches can also be used with a Corston digital dimmer module to control the same light.
• When used in this way a short press will turn the light OFF and ON. A press and hold will dim and brighten the light. This switch type can be used with a Corston digital dimmer module.

Intermediate Switch
Intermediate switches need to be used when 3 or more switches are required to control the same light. Two switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more intermediate switches are added to the middle of the circuit.

Double Pole
This is an anN-OFF switch that has an extra level of safety. A normal two-way switch breaks the circuit by interrupting the live wire. The double pole switch interrupts both the live AND neutral wires. They are often used to connect appliances in kitchens, which allows safe servicing as the double pole switch has isolated both connections.

Centre Retractive
Similar to a retractive switch, the center retractive switch has springs to stay in the middle position. It can be pressed up or down to make 2 separate connections and then return to the middle OFF position.

What type of switch to use and where?
It is commonly used for smart devices, or where two signals are required like raising and lowering electronic blinds, or opening and closing a device.

Dimmer Modules

Corston Dimmer – Digital

• Corston digital dimmer switches are the most popular, which give a market-leading performance.
• They need to be combined with retractive toggle switches to control the same bulb from multiple locations. Then every connected toggle switch can also dim and turn the light on/off. Multiple dimmer modules cannot be used to control the same light.
• This type of dimmer cannot be used in conjunction with Two-way or intermediate switches. Retractive switches must be used.
• MA minimum brightness level can be set so that LED bulbs do not flicker at low brightness. The module can be set to trailing or leading edge modes.

Corston Dimmer Two-Way
This switch has a longer button travel. It needs to be combined with two-way or intermediate toggle switches to control the same light from multiple locations. The connected toggle switches can turn the light on/off only without the dimming function. Multiple dimmer modules cannot be used to control the same light. A minimum brightness level can be set so that LED bulbs do not flicker at low brightness. The module can be set to trailing or leading edge modes.

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FAQs

Q: Can I use an aauto-wayswitch with a Corston digital dimmer module?
A: No, a two-way switch cannot be used on the same circuit as a Corston digital dimmer module.

Q: How do I control the light using a retractive switch with a Corston digital dimmer module?
A: A short press will turn the light OFF and ON. Press and hold to dim and brighten the light. This switch type can be used with a Corston digital dimmer module.