How These Two Systems Compare

Relay Dimming, an earlier technology from Powerline Control Systems, controls 0-10V dimmable lights without running low voltage control wires.  Its "receiving module" connects to 0-10V dimmable lights, as does a Responsiv 0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter.  Dimming commands originate in a proprietary relay dimming wall switch.

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Description
Dimming Command Receiver (connects to fixture control terminals)


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0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter
  • ​0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter
  • Small size
  • Requires 12V switched power
  • Controls many fixtures
  • $69.95 with power supply*
PCS Relay Dimming
  • RM-0-10V Receiving Module
  • Very small size
  • Uses switched AC line power
  • Controls single fixture
  • $38.00 per fixture*
Dimming Command Source
  • Any ordinary or networked power switch
  • Switch off briefly to send Blink command
  • ​No special wiring
  • $0.00 to use existing switch
  • Relay Dimming Wall Switch Dimmer
  • Tap/press upper/lower rockers to send commands
  • Neutral wire required
  • $149.50 (master switch)*
Maximum Control Locations
  • Unlimited (one per switch)
  • $0.00 if switches previously installed
  • Four including master switch
  • $60.00 per Relay Dimming Remote Wall Switch*
​Smart Phone and Voice Control
  • Yes.  Use any networked switch that can be turned off briefly, then on.
  • No compatible networked switches available
Dimming Control Range
  • 0.04V - 10V max range
  • 1 - 10V standard low trim range
  • 0.05 - 4V custom low trim setting
  • 0.9 - 10V fixed range
  • Low trim not adjustable
​Example - Single Fixture and Switch
  • Install at one location near light fixture
  • $69.95 equipment cost* (use existing switch)
  • Install at two locations, light fixture and switch
  • ​$180.00 equipment cost* (switch and receiver sample pack)
​Example - 5 Fixtures with 2 Switches
  • Install at one location.  Connect control terminals of all fixtures. **
  • $69.95 equipment cost* (use existing switches)
  • Install at seven locations - each fixture and switch
  • ​$392.00 equipment cost* (sample pack + remote switch + 4 receivers)
* Prices offered online as of August 2, 2020 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VC3CGW7 for 0-10V Blink'n'Dim Adapter with power supply, and https://pcswebstore.com/collections/relay-dimming  for PCS Relay Dimming
** Where it is not feasible to connect control terminals of all fixtures to a single Blink'n'Dim Adapter, an additional Blink'n'Dim Adapter may be installed for each fixture that cannot otherwise be connected.  Multiple Blink'n'Dim Adapters may be synchronized so all fixtures dim and brighten together.
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