Power supply boxes for projectors with remote control - Piccolo PIRF

Both boxes perform the same function of converting 230V to 12V AC to power your pool spotlights. The difference lies in the control mode: the Piccolo PIMT only has an on/off button on the front of the box, while the Piccolo PIRF adds a radio ON/OFF remote control to this button, allowing you to turn the spotlights on and off remotely from the poolside. The PIRF therefore offers superior ease of use, without having to go to the technical room to operate the lighting.

The radio remote control supplied with the Piccolo PIRF box is a simple ON/OFF remote control that communicates with the radio receiver integrated into the box. You press the button on the remote control to turn the spotlights on or off, without having to go to the technical room. The radio range varies depending on obstacles (walls, vegetation) but generally reaches several tens of meters in open field, more than enough to control the lighting from the terrace or the poolside. The remote control does not control colors — it only turns them on or off.

The choice depends on the total cumulative power of your spotlights. The PIRF31 (100W) is suitable for powering one or two low to medium power LED spotlights (e.g. 2 x 40W spotlights). The PIRF33 (300W) is sized for larger installations with several LED spotlights or more powerful halogen spotlights. To size correctly, add up the power of all your spotlights and choose the box whose capacity exceeds this sum by at least 20% to ensure a safety margin and avoid any transformer overload.

The radio remote control for the Piccolo PIRF is an independent external accessory that can indeed be lost or damaged. If this happens, you can order a compatible replacement remote control from CCEI or your reseller. In the meantime, you always retain the ability to turn the spotlights on and off via the ON/OFF button on the front of the box, which ensures continuity of service even if the remote control malfunctions. It is also possible to add several remote controls to the same box if several people wish to control the lighting.

Yes, the Piccolo PIRF box provides a standard 12V AC output voltage compatible with all 12V LED and halogen pool spotlights, regardless of their brand. It powers CCEI spotlights (Mini-Brio, Gaia, Nikita, PAR56) as well as spotlights from other manufacturers (Hayward, AstralPool, Pentair, etc.). Please note: the remote control only turns the spotlights on and off. If you have RGB color spotlights, you will need to use their own color changing system (power cut, BRiO RC+ system, etc.).

Yes, it is entirely possible to install a time programmer upstream of the Piccolo PIRF box on the 230V power supply. The programmer will cut and restore the power supply to the box according to the defined time slot, which will automatically turn the spotlights on and off every day without manual intervention. You also retain the ability to use the radio remote control to temporarily turn off the spotlights outside the programmed time slot, or the button on the front of the box. This combination offers the best compromise between automation and manual control on demand.

No, the Piccolo PIRF box is an on/off power and control box only. The radio remote control only allows you to turn the spotlights on or off, but does not control RGB/RGBW color scenarios. To control color changes, you must use either a dedicated BRiO RC+ control box (for compatible spotlights) or Mini-Brio Switch spotlights that change color by successive power cuts. In the latter case, the PIRF remote control can be used to trigger color changes by repeated presses.

The Piccolo PIRF box must imperatively be installed outside the safety volumes defined by standard NF C 15-100, i.e., at least 3.5 meters from the edge of the pool, in a technical room or a closed niche. Its IP55 protection protects it against water splashes and dust, but it must not be immersed or directly exposed to powerful water jets. Its compact dimensions of 260 x 180 x 80 mm facilitate its integration into most technical rooms. Be sure to leave ventilation space around the box to dissipate heat generated by the transformer.

The range of the radio remote control varies depending on the environment and obstacles between it and the box. In open field without obstruction, it generally reaches several tens of meters, more than enough to control the lighting from the terrace, the living room with bay window, or the poolside. In the presence of concrete walls, dense vegetation, or other electronic equipment generating interference, the range may be reduced. In typical private pool use with the box installed in a technical room 10-20 meters from the pool, the remote control works perfectly.

Any intervention on the 230V electrical network of a swimming pool must comply with NF C 15-100 standard which imposes strict electrical safety rules in aquatic environments. The installation of the Piccolo PIRF box requires a connection to the 230V electrical panel and must be carried out by a qualified electrician, or by a knowledgeable DIY enthusiast who perfectly masters electrical standards. The box comes with cable glands, dowels and fixing screws to facilitate mechanical assembly. Once installed, daily use via the remote control or the front button is within everyone's reach.