Philips CM-150 CA Manual page 9

Power supply requirements for
Flex strands
Luminaire Power supply
eW Flex Compact 24 to 24.5 VDC
eW Flex Micro 24 to 24.5 VDC
iColor Flex LMX gen2 24 to 24.5 VDC
iColor Flex MX gen2 7.5 to 7.7 VDC
iColor Flex SLX 12 to 12.3 VDC
iW Flex Compact 24 to 24.5 VDC
Select the Right Components
To work with your Flex luminaires, you will need to select the right form factor,
leader cable, and third party power supply, as detailed in this section.
Surface Mount or DIN Rail Mount?
CM-150 CA is available in either a Surface Mount or a DIN Rail Mount form factor.
The DIN Rail Mount form factor is suitable for dry locations only. It can be used
indoors, or it can be mounted in a suitable outdoor enclosure. On the other hand,
the Surface Mount form factor features an IP66 housing, and can be installed in dry,
damp, and wet locations without needing a separate enclosure, allowing greater
flexibility of placement.
Third Party Power Supply
Select a third-party power supply that matches the physical and electrical
requirements of your lighting installation. Because CM-150 CA passes voltage from
the power supply to the attached Flex nodes, it is important that you use a power
supply the has the right input voltage, output voltage, and wattage. Refer to the table
in the margin to find the correct output voltage for your Flex nodes.
Some power supplies can be shared between multiple control modules. Refer to the
specification sheets for your specific control module, Flex strands, and power supply
to determine whether this can be done in your lighting installation.
Leader Cables
The type of leader cable you select depends on the distance from the control
module to the first Flex node, the form factor of your CM-150 CA, and whether
your CM-150 CA has three-wire or four-wire output. The following table shows the
available leader cable options for your configuration:
Mounting option Distance to Flex
≤7.6 m (25 ft)
DIN Rail Mount
>7.6 m (25 ft)
≤7.6 m (25 ft)
Surface Mount
>7.6 m (25 ft)
Assemble Additional Items
The following additional items are required to mount and connect CM-150 CA.
• For installations using the Surface Mount housing, four mounting screws suitable
for the mounting surface
• Cat. 5e or better data cable, as required
• Associated cables as listed in Leader Cable Part Numbers table
• Electronics-grade RTV silicone for installations in damp and wet locations
• Screwdrivers, wire strippers, and other tools as needed
• Top hat DIN rail EN 50022, if needed.
Output to Flex Leader cable options
305 mm (1 ft)
3-Wire
7.6 m (25 ft)
15.2 m (50 ft)
4-Wire
30.5 m (100 ft)
Direct connection without leader cable
3-Wire
7.6 m (25 ft)
15.2 m (50 ft)
4-Wire
30.5 m (100 ft)
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