{"product_id":"lotus-24v-15w-under-cabinet-bar-drivers","title":"Lotus KV2-24015 15W 24V TRIAC Dimmable Mini LED Drivers | Bare or J-Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"lotus-technical-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the correct 24V undercabinet driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eLotus KV2-24015\u003c\/strong\u003e family is a \u003cstrong\u003e15W-rated Class 2, constant-voltage 24V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e hardwired LED power-supply family specified by Lotus for the \u003cstrong\u003eLBL-UCB-4-5CCT-ND undercabinet LED bars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both versions accept 120–277V AC, 50\/60Hz mains and work with compatible \u003cstrong\u003eTRIAC \/ ELV \/ MLV phase dimmers\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they have \u003cstrong\u003edifferent physical packaging, junction-box arrangements and lower ambient operating limits\u003c\/strong\u003e. No luminaires are included with either driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose by enclosure and installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExact manufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer ambient minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKV2-24015-TDW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuper-compact standalone mini driver; \u003cstrong\u003eno integrated junction-box enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2⅛ in × 1⅞ in × 15⁄₁₆ in, according to drawing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e−40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKV2-24015-TDWJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver \u003cstrong\u003einside junction box\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efour knockouts and ground lead\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4½ in × 3⅛ in × 1⁹⁄₁₆ in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e−20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order TDWJ if the specified fixture installation needs the manufacturer-designed driver-in-J-box format with ground lead and four knockouts. Choose TDW only where a separate approved electrical enclosure\/wiring arrangement can be provided as required; the TDW is not a pre-enclosed junction box. The differing low-temperature limits must not be conflated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShared manufacturer electrical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated maximum output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15W at 24V DC, 0.625A\u003c\/strong\u003e (nominal); regulated output \u003cstrong\u003e24V DC ±0.5V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120–277V AC, 50–60Hz, maximum 0.16A\u003c\/strong\u003e; line-side supply, not 24V AC input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer operating LED load\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%–80% of rated capacity: 1.5W minimum to 12W maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not load this 15W-rated driver to 15W in the specified operating range.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTRIAC \/ ELV \/ MLV phase dimming, 5%–100%\u003c\/strong\u003e with appropriate compatible control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer figure \u003cstrong\u003e77% at 120V AC \/ 74% at 277V AC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower factor \/ harmonic distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive PFC, \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;0.90\u003c\/strong\u003e at full load; typical full-load THD \u003cstrong\u003e≤10%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePWM frequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufacturer's flicker-free description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort circuit, overload and overheating with automatic recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocations \/ humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry or damp\u003c\/strong\u003e (not wet); \u003cstrong\u003e20%–90% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating upper limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e for both variants; follow model-specific load-versus-ambient derating curves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListing \/ warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecULus, Class 2, Class P, FCC Title 47 Class B; \u003cstrong\u003e3-year Lotus manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCorrect driver load and matching LED bars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotus identifies LBL-UCB-4-5CCT-ND as the intended undercabinet bar family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the combined actual load of the intended bars, conductor limits, dimmer compatibility and wiring plan. The specified acceptable \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–12W LED load\u003c\/strong\u003e supersedes interpreting 15W nameplate output as permissible 15W operating LED load. Do not substitute this small phase-dimmable KV2 for a KVE 24V 5-in-1 driver or use a 12V-only LED fixture. The customer should choose the electrical enclosure style independently of wattage because both share nominal 15W ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualified electrical installation required.\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–277V AC connects to the AC input, while 24V constant-voltage LED bars connect on the low-voltage output. Follow the model's wiring diagram, temperature derating curve, manufacturer-recommended wire routing and electrical codes. The TDWJ has the integrated J-box with four knockouts and ground lead; TDW's super-compact body does not imply an included J-box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuyer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a 15W driver limited to 12W?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus publishes a \u003cstrong\u003erecommended min\/max LED operating load of 10% to 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e, equivalent to 1.5W–12W. Rated maximum capacity and specified design load are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the bare driver include a junction box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e KV2-24015-TDWJ is the model specifically supplied in a J-box. Select based on installation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan both be used in the same cold environment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standalone TDW specifies −40°C minimum, while the enclosed TDWJ specifies −20°C minimum; both specify +50°C maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there a 0–10V or five-mode dimming feature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on these sheets. The KV2 family specifies \u003cstrong\u003eTRIAC \/ ELV \/ MLV phase dimming from 5%–100%\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than KVE's five control interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre LED light bars or a wall dimmer included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each variant is one driver; lighting bars and the external dimming control are separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDownload the exact manufacturer sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lotusledlights.com\/resources\/Spec-Sheet-KV2-24015-TDW.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTDW standalone mini driver\u003c\/strong\u003e specification and wiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lotusledlights.com\/resources\/Spec-Sheet-KV2-24015-TDWJ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTDWJ driver in junction box\u003c\/strong\u003e specification and wiring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lotus October 2026 announcement forecast release months for these products; these forecasts do not confirm live supplier stock, Simply Controlled inventory or a guaranteed shipping date. Confirm before scheduling projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lotus LED Lights","offers":[{"title":"Bare driver","offer_id":67750462128319,"sku":"KV2-24015-TDW","price":48.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"With J-box","offer_id":67750462161087,"sku":"KV2-24015-TDWJ","price":59.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/6262\/9541\/files\/KV2-24015-TDW-web.png?v=1792803959","url":"https:\/\/www.simplycontrolled.ca\/products\/lotus-24v-15w-under-cabinet-bar-drivers","provider":"Simply Controlled","version":"1.0","type":"link"}