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LED lights (spots)
Another way to backlight the stairs is to place a small LED light (spot) on the wall above each
step, Lights must be adjusted to a voltage of 12V. We recommend the use of dimmable lights — then
you will be able to backlight the stairs, and smoothly to illuminate each step.
If possible, place the lights above each step — this ensures a smooth animation effect. If there
is a platform - you can add 1-3 lights to enhance the effect and treat it as additional step.
The diagram above shows the connection of the controller toa staircase with 19 steps and two
handrails. Output 1 is connected to the first spot light on the lowest level, output 2 to the second one,
etc. Output 19 is connected to the last (19) spot. Output 25 is connected, looking from the bottom
of the stairs, to the right handrail (running up), and output 24 to the left one (running down). Lamps
generally have no polarity, so you should just follow the rule that the lights should be connected with
each other and with the plus value, and the second pole of each lamp must be connected to the
corresponding controller output.
If the staircase is smaller and there are no illuminated handrails, you can use exit No. 25 for
example for ceiling lighting above the stairs (of course, if you have one). However, LED elements
with 12V power must be used. Do not connect lighting powered by 230V!
The next diagram shows a solution where output 25 is connected to three 12V LED lights placed
on the ceiling above the stairs. The controller will turn them on with the first step, and turn them off
about 2 seconds after the lighting of the last step turns off. Of course, you can use any other light
source with the voltage of 12V, depending on the design of the stairs, instead of the ceiling lamps.
12V spots connected to the controller
