Limiteur de courant d'appel GIRA 081000

Electricians and installers use the GIRA Inrush Current Limiter 081000 in residential and commercial electrical installations to reduce high inrush currents when switching capacitive loads such as LED drivers, electronic transformers, and fluorescent lamps. It protects circuit breakers and connected loads from current spikes, ensuring reliable operation.

Key specifications

• Rated voltage: 230 V AC
• Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
• Max. continuous current: 10 A
• Max. connected load (resistive): 2300 W
• Max. inrush current (20 ms): 10 A
• Connection type: Screw terminals
• Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +45 °C
• Housing material: Plastic
• Colour: Black
• Mounting type: Flush-mounted

Why choose it

This limiter prevents nuisance tripping of circuit breakers and extends the lifespan of connected lighting components. It is designed for use with Gira dimmers and other control units, and fits into standard flush-mounted device boxes (e.g., according to DIN 49073-1).

Ideal use cases

• LED lighting installations with high inrush currents
• Electronic transformer circuits
• Fluorescent lamp switching
• Retrofit projects where existing breakers are sensitive

Good to know

The device is installed in a flush-mounted box and wired in series with the load. It does not require programming or configuration.