Overview

The Vimar Idea master dimmer is a flush-mounted lighting control for interior spaces on board, available in 120 V 60 Hz and 230 V 50 Hz versions, with Gray and Ivory color options. Across the range, it works with incandescent lamps from 40 to 400 W, electronic transformers from 40 to 300 VA, CFL lamps from 10 to 200 W, and LED lamps from 3 to 200 W.

Control is by the built-in push button or by external NO peripheral push buttons, with minimum brightness adjustment and a control point that stays visible in the dark. The body measures 24.8 mm wide, 48 mm high, and 52.1 mm deep, uses screwed terminals, and carries an IP40 rating, so it suits cabin and saloon installations where the switch stays away from spray and washdown.

Key features

• Universal dimmer for incandescent, electronic transformer, CFL, and LED lighting loads
• Versions for 120 V 60 Hz and 230 V 50 Hz systems
• Load range of 40 to 400 W for incandescent lamps, 40 to 300 VA for electronic transformers, 10 to 200 W for CFL lamps, and 3 to 200 W for LED lamps
• Built-in push button control with support for external NO peripheral push buttons and minimum brightness adjustment
• Flush-mounted thermoplastic housing with matt finish, click-in mounting, and screwed terminal connection
• IP40 protection for interior locations and not suitable for Isoset enclosures

Variants

This product is offered in four configurations that change by supply voltage and front color.

The listed variants share the same flush-mounted format, IP40 rating, screwed terminal connection, load compatibility, and housing size. What changes between them is the mains version, either 120 V or 230 V, and the visible finish, either Gray or Ivory.

• VM16559.1.120.B: Color Ivory, Voltage 120V. This version matches 120 V 60 Hz circuits and an Ivory face that blends into lighter switch areas.
• VM16559.1.B: Color Ivory, Voltage 230V. This version matches 230 V 50 Hz circuits and keeps the same lighter finish for a consistent look across the switch area.
• VM16559.1.120: Color Gray, Voltage 120V. This version matches 120 V 60 Hz circuits and a Gray face that works with darker switch layouts.
• VM16559.1: Color Gray, Voltage 230V. This version matches 230 V 50 Hz circuits and keeps the Gray finish when the rest of the switch area is already in that color.

Installation and fit

This dimmer is built for flush mounting with click-in fixing, so fit depends on having the matching mounting support and enough depth behind the panel for a 52.1 mm body. It is intended for push-button control and is not meant to work with movement sensors, presence indicators, timers, transmission buttons, or infrared buttons.

On a boat, that makes it a practical choice for interior lighting circuits in a cabin, passageway, head, or saloon where you want adjustable light without moving to a larger control unit. It is better suited to areas that stay dry and sheltered than to exposed helm, cockpit, or deck positions.