Clearance NFLS-x Series, Руководство по установке

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Connection, Switch and Powering Options
The information and illustrations below offer recommendations for choosing a general design for your application.
Wall
Switch
Switched AC
Outlet
12V DC
Power Supply 12V DC
Power Supply
120V AC
Outet
LED
Dimmer
12V DC
Power Supply
Wireless
Wall Switch
120V AC
Outet Wireless
Switch Receiver
12V DC
Power Supply
120V AC
Outet
Wireless
LED Dimmer
Wireless
LED Dimmer
Receiver
Fuse
Protection
12V
Battery
12V
Switch
LED
Dimmer
Light strip On/Off/Brightness is
controlled by an LED dimmer.
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Light strip On/Off is controlled by a wire-
less wall switch and signal receiver.
Light strip On/Off/Brightness is controlled by
a wireless LED dimmer and signal receiver.
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Light strip is powered directly by a 12V
battery, for applications like boats, RV’s, etc.
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Light strip On/Off is controlled by a
wall mounted switch.
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Wiring Considerations
Important factors to consider when designing your lighting system are:
• The total lighting wattage your installation will require.
• The length and size of wiring needed to connect LED light
strips to the power supply.
Use the chart below as a reference to minimize voltage drop.
Voltage Drop
Voltage drop is the normal loss of voltage that
occurs as power flows along a wire connection
in low voltage systems, and increases as the
length of a wire connection is increased. Wire
length and thickness as well as total light watt-
age influence the amount of voltage drop.
Recommended Maximum Wire Lengths - Power Supply to Light Strips
22 AWG Wire 18 AWG Wire
Light Strip (Length in Ft.) Wire Length (Max Length in Ft.) Light Strip (Length in Ft.) Wire Length (Max Length in Ft.)
12 10 12 20
24 8 24 16
36 6 36 12
48 4 48 8
Layout Options
Light strips are powered from a single looped “Loop-
back” connection, which also produces more consis-
tent results. Often used for room perimeter and cove
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In the “Array” option, light strip “legs” are individual-
ly powered. Total wattage should be determined so as
not to overload power supply.
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Power
Supply
Light strips are powered in a continuous “Straight”
run. Strips that are furthest from the power supply
are more likely to exhibit voltage drop.
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Light strips are powered from a spliced “Centerfeed”
connection. This type of layout tends to produce
more consistent brightness and color between strips.
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