Adjusting dimming range of Fibaro Dimmer 2 (FGD-212)

I needed a remote dimmer to control some ceiling light fixtures and tried the FGD-212. It works just fine for the application but I notice that, even at a setting of 1% light level, actual power consumption on the lights is about 35% of max. The light level also corresponds to about 35%. I know these lamps (LED) can be dimmed to a much lower level.

In reading through the manual for the FGD-212 under "#13: Advanced Parameters" I can see that the dimming range is adjustable. I also see there is an initial minimum level used to initially start dimmable CFLs. I suspect that it has somehow set this minimum level and it is too high for my application.

The unit is in a ceiling box and not at all convenient to get to. Also I do not have any manual switches attached for invoking functions, e.g. multiple button press. Is there a way to get Indigo to send the requisite programming commands to this module?

Thanks.

Hi, I think what you are looking for are the maximum and minimum values in the device settings in Indigo.

To do a reset, exclusion and so on, you need a button or physical access to the module. But that is not needed to set those values or other parameters.


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[matt (support)]

Indigo doesn't have UI for all of the Fibaro module settings (they like to throw in a bunch that are rarely used and difficult to understand). To set parm #13 just use the Interfaces->Z-Wave->Modify Configuration Parameter... menu item. You'll need to refer to the manual/documentation for the specifics on how that parameter works.

To set parm #13 just use the Interfaces->Z-Wave->Modify Configuration Parameter... menu item. You'll need to refer to the manual/documentation for the specifics on how that parameter works.

Ah, that seems to be what I am looking for. Thank you Matt. Once again you know what I need.

Brian