Device identification
- Device name: Shelly Bypass for Dimmer
Short description
Shelly Bypass for Dimmer is required for Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (and up) to work without the need of a Neutral wire, when controlling loads less than 20 W.
Compatibility:
Compatible with Shelly Dimmer Gen3 and up.
Main features
- Perfect to retrofit: The device can be mounted behind the light, requiring minimal space. It connects to both the Neutral and Live wires.
- No minimum load condition for other Shelly devices: The device is a Bypass needed for the Shelly Dimmer Gen3 (and up) to work without a Neutral wire.
- Compatibility: It is designed and tested to ensure compatibility with a wide range of lights.
Main applications
- Residential
- MDU (Multi Dwelling Units – apartments, condominiums, hotels, etc.)
- Light commercial (small office buildings, small retail/restaurant/gas station, etc.)
- Government/municipal
- University/college
Device electrical interfaces
Inputs
- 2 line inputs on cables:
- O (output coming from Shelly Dimmer Gen3)
- N (Neutral)
Supported load types
- Shelly Dimmer Gen3
Specifications
| Quantity | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical | |
| Size (HxWxD) | 39 × 23 × 13 mm / 1.54 × 0.91 × 0.51 inch (without wires) |
| Weight | 8 g / 0.28 oz |
| Conductor cross section | 0.2 mm² / 24 AWG stranded |
| Conductor stripped length | 0.5 mm / 0.02 in |
| Length of cables | 65 ± 5 mm / 2.56 ± 0.2 in |
| Mounting | Inside Light Fixture |
| Shell material | Plastic |
| Shell color | Shell: Lime (same as Dimmer Gen3) Print: Black |
| Cable color | Black |
| Environmental | |
| Ambient temperature | -20°C to 40°C / -5°F to 104°F |
| Humidity | 30% to 70% RH |
| Max. altitude | 2000 m / 6562 ft |
| Electrical | |
| Power supply | 220–240 V~ 50 Hz |
| Power consumption | < 4 W |
Basic wiring diagrams
