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title: Will SAL PIXIE devices operate with a magnetic or leading edge load?
description: "Any PIXIE Dimmers **are not compatible** with leading-edge-only drivers or iron core / magnetic ballasts or drivers. This applies to: - - SDD300BTAM AND SDD300BTAM/BP - - SDD350BT - - SDD400SFI AND SDD400SFI/BP   PIXIE Switches can control some iron…"
url: "https://pixiepartners.com.au/support-docs/will-sal-pixie-devices-operate-with-a-magnetic-or-leading-edge-load/"
updated: "2022-07-04"
category: Products / Dimmers
tags:
  - leading edge
  - trailing edge
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# Will SAL PIXIE devices operate with a magnetic or leading edge load?

Any PIXIE Dimmers **are not compatible** with leading-edge-only drivers or iron core / magnetic ballasts or drivers.

This applies to:

- - SDD300BTAM AND SDD300BTAM/BP
- - SDD350BT
- - SDD400SFI AND SDD400SFI/BP

 

PIXIE Switches can control some iron core or magnetic drivers and the data sheets for the products detail each individual switches capacity or different load types.

This applies to:

- - SWL600BTAM AND SWL600BTAM/BP
- - SWL350BT
- - STS350BT

 

Importantly, when using iron core or magnetic ballasts / drivers, the MAX load of the driver - for example a 100w iron core driver - is the load the switch will experience - irrespective of the connected lighting.

This is important for garden lighting. Before proceeding read the installation manual for each device and this article on garden lighting.

> [Can PIXIE control garden lights?](https://pixiepartners.com.au/support-docs/can-pixie-control-garden-lights/)

[“Can PIXIE control garden lights?” — PIXIE Partners](https://pixiepartners.com.au/support-docs/can-pixie-control-garden-lights/embed/#?secret=EfI2kVq3aM#?secret=fxqb1YSYhN)

 

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