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  • Page 1 LED Module Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT Technical Design-in Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Table of Contents 1. Introduction 4 2. Summary of the chapters 5 2.1. System overview ......................5 2.2.
  • Page 3 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Table of Contents 8. Functions 47 8.1. DSI ........................47 8.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    LEDs offer major benefits for general illumination tasks - they are versatile, highly energy-efficient and virtually maintenance-free. With QLE G2 PRE KIT you get a complete system solution for linear and panel lights from a single source, consisting of perfectly matched components: LED module, LED Driver in a kit package.

  • Page 5: Summary Of The Chapters

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Summary of the chapters To make it easier to find your way around the Design-in Guide we have grouped the information on the QLE G2 PRE KIT systems into chapters.

  • Page 6: System Overview

    3.1.2. Efficiency of the modules The high efficiency of the QLE G2 PRE KIT results not only in energy savings but also to a reduction in the thermal load. This means that smaller heat sinks can be used and more compact luminaires can be designed.
  • Page 7 System Overview 3.1.3. Area of application All the components of the QLE G2 PRE KIT system comply with the protection requirements of IP20. The system is therefore suitable for indoor applications. QLE G2 PRE KIT complies with system protection class II...

  • Page 8: Operating Functions

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview 3.2. Operating functions QLE G2 PRE KIT offers a wide range of settings for colour temperature and dimming level. Different controllers are available. The controllers are connected directly to the LED Driver. NOTICE The factory preset for colour temperature is 2,700 K, the factory preset for light intensity is 100 %.
  • Page 9 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview Light colour [K] 2,700 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 6,500 0.4578 0.4335 0.4013 0.3778 0.3596 0.3448 0.3324 0.3220 0.3123 Centre x0 Centre y0 0.4101...
  • Page 10 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview HINWEIS Once the maximum value has been reached, the next press takes you directly back to the minimum value. The change from maximum to minimum value is indicated by brief flashing of the light module.
  • Page 11 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview NOTICE Once the maximum value has been reached, the next press takes you directly back to the minimum value. The change from maximum to minimum value is indicated by brief flashing of the light module.

  • Page 12: Type Codes

    ½ CAUTION! The QLE G2 PRE KIT components form a matched and calibrated unit. Therefore it is not allowed to separate and operate the components in different combinations! There is a label on the LCA 50W 350-1050mA DT8 lp PRE or LCA 100W 350-1050mA 2xDT8 lp PRE with the corresponding module information.

  • Page 13: Versions

    3.4.1. QLE G2 PRE KIT The QLE G2 PRE KIT system is packed with completely new functions such as tunable white. The colour temperature can be changed smoothly between 2,700 K and 6,500 K to meet the specific needs of the relevant application.

  • Page 14: Standards And Directives

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview 3.5. Standards and directives 3.5.1. Standards and directives for modules The following standards and directives were taken into consideration in designing and manufacturing the modules:...
  • Page 15 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en System Overview Energy labelling Standard Description "Energy labelling of electrical lamps and luminaires" EU Regulation No: 874/2012 3.5.2. Standards and directives for LED Drivers The following standards and directives were taken into consideration in designing and manufacturing the LED Driver:...

  • Page 16: Mechanical Aspects

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Mechanical Aspects 4.1. Installation 4.1.1. Installation details NOTICE EOS/ESD safety guidelines The device/module contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may only be installed in the factory and on site if appropriate EOS/ESD protection measures have been taken.
  • Page 17 Protection measures against damage Mechanical stress QLE G2 PRE modules contain electronic components that are sensitive to mechanical stress. Such stress should be kept to an absolute minimum. In particular the following mechanical stresses should be avoided as these may cause irreversible damage:...
  • Page 18 Compressive stresses The components of the QLE G2 PRE modules (circuit boards, glob-top, lenses, electronic components etc.) are sensitive to compressive stresses. The components must not be exposed to compressive stresses. If glass or Plexiglas shields are used make sure that pressure is not exerted on the glob-top.
  • Page 19 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Mechanical Aspects NOTICE Contact your LED manufacturer for questions about the materials used and possible interactions and risks. Putting together a "safe list" is not possible due to the complexity of the topic. The following table lists possible contaminants for LED modules, the classes of compounds and examples of possible sources.
  • Page 20 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Mechanical Aspects The list shows the most commonly used materials but does not claim to be complete. Class of compounds Chemical names Occurs in hydrochloric acid...
  • Page 21 Additional information QLE G2 PRE modules must not be stuck and restuck time and again without replacing the adhesive tape. Damaged adhesive tapes must be completely removed and replaced by new tapes. Packaging and transport QLE G2 PRE Kits from Tridonic are delivered in appropriate packaging.
  • Page 22 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Mechanical Aspects 4.1.3. Installation of the modules on the heat sink The LED modules are mounted onto a heat sink with 4 screws per module. For optimal thermical connection it is recommended to use all fastening holes (e.g.

  • Page 23: Dimensional Drawings Modules

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Mechanical Aspects 4.2. Dimensional drawings modules Dimensional drawing of the QLE G2 PRE module NOTICE CAD data for the modules can be downloaded from the Tridonic homepage ( www.tridonic.com...

  • Page 24: Dimensional Drawings Led Driver

    4.3. Dimensional drawings LED Driver Dimensional drawing of the LED Driver for QLE G2 PRE NOTICE Detailed information and CAD data for the LED Driver can be downloaded from the Tridonic homepage ( www.tridonic.com ) and the relevant product page.

  • Page 25: Electrical Aspects

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects 5.1. Connections on the LED Driver 5.1.1. Connections on the LED control gear for QLE G2 PRE Module Pin/Connection Connection on the LED Driver...

  • Page 26: Electrical Safety

    LCA 100W 350-1050mA 2xDT8 lp PRE . 5.2.3. Design measures for satisfying protection class requirements Not all the components of the QLE G2 PRE KIT system comply with the SELV standard. The voltages can thus be greater than 120 V 5.2.4. Protection class II luminaires When using a QLE module with NON-SELV level, the following measures are essential in order to achieve protection class II: Reinforced insulation between QLE G2 PRE module and the luminaire casing, e.g., by means of plastic casing or an additional...
  • Page 27 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects ½ DANGER! The following measures must be followed in order to avoid life threatening situations: Electrical work on a luminaire with protection class I or II (non-SELV) must only be carried out by an electrically skilled person.

  • Page 28: Electrical Safety And Connection

    QLE G2 PRE module must be supplied by a constant current LED Driver. Operation with a constant voltage LED Driver leads to irreversible damage to the modules! Wrong polarity can damage the QLE G2 PRE module. If a wire breaks or a complete module fails in the case of parallel wiring, the current passing through the other modules increases.

  • Page 29: Electrical Connections

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects 5.4. Electrical connections 5.4.1. Q LE G2 PRE module connections The LED Driver is connected to the power supply and the connections of the control lines and the LED module via push-in and spring...

  • Page 30: Wiring Diagrams

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects 5.5. Wiring diagrams 5.5.1. Wiring diagrams for LCA 50W 350-1050mA DT8 lp PRE Wiring diagram DALI for QLE PRE (with 2 to 4 modules)
  • Page 31 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects 5.5.2. Wiring diagrams for LCA 100W 350-1050mA 2xDT8 lp PRE Wiring diagram DALI for QLE PRE (with 5 to 6 modules) Wiring diagram switchDIM and colourSWITCH for QLE PRE (with 5 to 6 modules)
  • Page 32 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Electrical Aspects Wiring diagram emergency 32 / 64...

  • Page 33: Optical Aspects

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.1. Colour spectrum The used technology enables LEDs to be produced in special light colours or colour temperatures. This means that lighting systems can be created that are not only energy-efficient but also have excellent colour rendering.

  • Page 34: Coordinates And Tolerances

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.2. Coordinates and tolerances 6.2.1. Light colours QLE G2 PRE KIT covers all the light colours below. 2,700 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500...
  • Page 35 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects CRI and Ra are determined by a test procedure. In this procedure eight colour samples (R1-R8) are illuminated both by the light in question and by a reference light source and the appearance of the samples under the different lights is compared.

  • Page 36: Sdcm

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.4. SDCM The human eye can not only recognise different colours along the black body curve, but also deviations above or below this line. If an LED has a colour temperature of 2,700 K , but is not directly located on the black body curve, it can be perceived as different from another LED with the same colour temperature.
  • Page 37 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.7.1. Chromaticity coordinate LEDs exhibit variations in terms of their exact shade of colour. This means that different “white” LEDs will all shine in a colour that is within the white colour spectrum.
  • Page 38 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.7.3. Eye safety Risk group Evaluation Risk group 0 Actinic UV E (200 - 400 nm) Near UV E (315 - 400 nm) Risk group 0...

  • Page 39: Beam Characteristics Of The Qle G2 Pre Module

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Optical Aspects 6.8. Beam characteristics of the QLE G2 PRE module Maximum relative light intensity lv/v 39 / 64...

  • Page 40: Thermal Aspects

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects 7.1. Passive cooling Heat transfer from a heat source to the surrounding cooling medium (e.g. air) depends primarily on the difference in temperature, the effective surface area and the flow rate of the cooling medium.
  • Page 41 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects 50 % 90,000 h NOTICE Please check the information on the operating temperature and the requirements for cooling in the module data sheets. 7.2.2. Temperature measurement on the module...
  • Page 42 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects Relative luminous flux vs. operating temperature Lifetime characteristic The table shows the change in luminous flux in percent over an operating time Forward current...
  • Page 43 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects NOTICE Please check the information on heat sinks in the module data sheets. 43 / 64...
  • Page 44 7.2.5. Effect of cooling on the life of the modules The modules of the TALEXXengine QLE G2 PRE system are self-cooling and a heat sink is not required. The life of the module depends to a large extent on the operating temperature. The more that the operating temperature can be reduced, the longer the expected life of the module.
  • Page 45 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects 7.2.6. Temperature measurement on the module t point QLE There is a t point on top of the module for checking the temperature of the latter: The temperature at the t point can be measured with a simple temperature probe.
  • Page 46 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Thermal Aspects NOTICE Measurement conditions, sensors and handling are described in detail in standard EN 60598-1 "General requirements and tests for luminaires". Sources for suitable heat-conducting foil and pastes for thermal connection to a temperature probe are given at the end of this documents.

  • Page 47: Functions

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Functions 8.1. DSI 8.1.1. Description DSI (Digital Serial Interface) enables DSI control gear to be controlled. The DSI line can be wired separately via a two-core cable or together with the mains cable in a five-core cable.

  • Page 48: Switchdim

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en switchDIM 8.2. switchDIM 8.2.1. Description With the switchDIM function it is possible to use the mains voltage as a control signal. The phase of a simple standard mains voltage push button is connected to the terminal marked DA/L and the neutral conductor is connected to the terminal marked DA/N.
  • Page 49 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en switchDIM Procedure: Switch the device on/off by briefly actuating the push button or Dim the device by holding down the push button Synchronising devices If the devices in a system do not operate synchronously the devices must be synchronised, i.e. put in the same status (on/off).
  • Page 50 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en switchDIM Four-pole wiring Configuration: Phase (L), neutral (N), earth (PE), control line (L') Benefits: No need for a control line thanks to bridging terminal 8 and the N-connection of the luminaire...
  • Page 51 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en switchDIM ½ CAUTION! For five-pole wiring the neutral conductor must be connected to DA/N. This prevents 400 V being applied between adjacent terminals if a different phase is used for the control input.

  • Page 52: Power-Up Fading

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Power-up fading 8.3. Power-up Fading 8.3.1. Description The power-up fading function offers the opportunity to realise a soft start. The soft start will be applied at turning on the mains and at starts by switchDIM.

  • Page 53: Dali

    The DALI standard is defined in IEC 62386. A test procedure standardised by the DALI Activity Group ensures compatibility between products from different manufacturers. Tridonic products have undergone this test and meet all the requirements. This is indicated by the logo of the DALI Activity Group on the device.
  • Page 54 ("enhanced DALI") offers extended DALI commands. They can be used to activate specific commands of the LED Driver. The masterCONFIGURATOR software works with eD commands. These commands are Tridonic specific. They are not part of the DALI standard and are not publicly available.

  • Page 55: Constant Light Output

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Constant Light Output 8.5. Constant Light Output 8.5.1. Description The light output of an LED module reduces over the course of its life. The Constant Light Output function compensates for this natural decline by constantly increasing the output current of the LED Driver throughout its life.
  • Page 56 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Constant Light Output Setting Required intensity and Expected LED life Open dialog box "Tridonic-specific configuration" Click tab "CLO and OTL" Enter values in input fields "Required intensity" and "Expected LED life"...

  • Page 57: Dc Recognition

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en DC-Erkennung 8.6. DC recognition 8.6.1. Description In emergency light systems with central battery supply the DC recognition function uses the input voltage to detect that emergency mode is in place.

  • Page 58: Dimming On Dc

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Dimming on DC 8.7. Dimming on DC 8.7.1. Commissioning ½ WARNING! If Dimming on DC is activated then emergency mode is not recognised. The device no longer automatically switches to the emergency light level.

  • Page 59: Intelligent Temperature Guard

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Intelligent Temperature Guard 8.7.2. Description If Dimming on DC is activated the requirements of the DC recognition function are ignored. Even if DC is detected the LED Driver...
  • Page 60 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Intelligent Temperature Guard Shut off behaviour No shut off behaviour: Device will not shut off if temperature still rises. AC mode: Device switches to 15 % dimming level...

  • Page 61: Ordering Information And Sources

    Tolerance range for optical data: ±5 % and tolerance range for electrical data: ±5 %. 9.1.2. Suitable controllers Tridonic offers a comprehensive range of DALI-compatible products. All the devices specified here support DALI Device Type 6 and therefore guarantee effective use of LLE PRE KIT.

  • Page 62: Product Application Matrix

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Ordering information and sources DALI SC 24034263 DALI MC 86458507 DALI TOUCHPANEL 02 28000022 DALI x/e-touchPANEL 02 28000005 DALI PS 24033444 DALI USB 24138923 NOTICE Go to www.tridonic.com...
  • Page 63 Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Ordering information and sources 9.2.2. Luminaire application PRE module Linear / PRE module Downlight Spotlight rectangular Decorative Surface Outdoor (street) PRE module SPOT PRE module RECTANGULAR...

  • Page 64: Reference List

    Technical Design-in Guide Engine QLE G2 PRE KIT | 01-2019 | 1.0 | en Reference list 10.1. Related documents Data sheet Module QLE G2 PRE: https://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/data_sheets/Module_QLE_G2_PRE_en.pdf DALI manual: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/technical/DALI-manual_en.pdf Documentation masterCONFIGURATOR: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/download/Manual_masterConfigurator_en.pdf corridorFUNCTION: http://www.corridorfunction.com/corridorFUNCTION/index.html 10.2. Downloads Tridonic software: http://www.tridonic.com/com/en/software.asp Download masterCONFIGURATOR: http://www.tridonic.com/com/de/software-masterconfigurator.asp...

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