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  • Page 1 Flex Tube Mini™ User guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bending Flex Tubes Mounting channel kits Connecting and controlling Flex Tubes APS-300-24-IP (non-dim) AL Driver 1 (single channel dimming) AL Driver 200/400/800 (multi-channel dimming) FURTHER INFORMATION ........10 Troubleshooting Specifications Flex Tube Mini dimensions Mounting channel dimensions Limited product warranty www.acclaimlighting.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Designed from the outset for external applications, Flex Tube Mini strips are rated to IP67 and are built to order, in lengths ranging from 3.28” (83.34mm) to 49.2’ (15m).
  • Page 5: Bends, Feeds And Colors

    BENDS, FEEDS AND COLORS Flex Tube Mini strips are available with two bend options, four choices of power feed and ten LED emitter colors, which can be mixed in any combination to suit your installation. The overall order code is arranged as follows:...
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION BENDING FLEX TUBES Flex Tubes are designed to be bent in one axis only - to a minimum bend radius of 3.93” (100mm): IMPORTANT Do not twist; or bend in the wrong direction. Damage will be caused to the internal circuitry. FMA MODELS Horizontal bend only Minimum...
  • Page 7: Mounting Channel Kits

    MOUNTING CHANNEL KITS These kits are used to mount Flex Tube Mini strips onto/into solid surfaces. KIT CONTENTS See “Mounting channel dimensions” on page 13 Self-tapping Mounting channel mount screw(s) (0.79”/20mm, 3.28’/1m or Recessed mounting x1, 5 or 10 (depending 6.56’/2m lengths)
  • Page 8 Note: To further aid long term stability - If mounting inverted or vertically, we recommend that you add dots of silicone sealant (Dow Corning® 799, 1199 or equivalent) at regular intervals between the sides of the Flex Tube Mini and the inside faces of the mounting channel as it is pushed into place.
  • Page 9: Connecting And Controlling Flex Tubes

    CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING FLEX TUBES Flex Tube Mini strips operate at 24VDC and consume 1.37W per foot (or 4.5W per meter). Each strip is supplied with an injection molded 16.4’ (5m) feed cable with bare tails. Connection cables (not supplied) used to link Flex Tubes to the power/driver unit should follow these guidelines: •...
  • Page 10: Al Driver 1 (Single Channel Dimming)

    AL DRIVER 1 (SINGLE CHANNEL DIMMING - DMX/0-10V) The AL Driver 1 module controls one circuit of Flex Tube Mini, either under control of an external DMX digital signal, an external 0-10V/1-10V analog signal or using standalone intensity mixes. The AL Driver 1 is a constant voltage device and needs to operate from a 24VDC power supply (5A maximum).
  • Page 11: Al Driver 200/400/800 (Multi-Channel Dimming)

    Each port can support a maximum of 6.6A, which equates to two Flex Tube Mini (49’/15m) strips per channel. However, the maximum overall load across all ports must not exceed the following: •...
  • Page 12: Further Information

    FURTHER INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING NO LIGHT OUTPUT IS VISIBLE WHEN EXPECTED. • Check that power is correctly applied to the fixture and that there is no damage to the power input cord. • Check that the connections to the feed cable have the correct polarity. •...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Colors 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K 5700K, Red, Green, Blue, Amber Beam angle Lumens per foot 42 lm/ft (estimated, testing in progress) Maximum overall length Built to order lengths from 3.28” (83mm) to 49’ (15m) Operating voltage 24VDC Power consumption 1.37W per foot 4.5W per meter 67.5W per 49’...
  • Page 14: Flex Tube Mini Dimensions

    FLEX TUBE MINI DIMENSIONS 0 . 3 9 " 0.43" 3 " ( mm) 0 . 6 3 " Rear feed 0 . 6 FM#-225-XA#N 0.31" 0 . 3 ( mm) 9 " Ø0.31 Ø8 " ( Ø0.16 Ø4 " ( 0.43"...
  • Page 15: Mounting Channel Dimensions

    MOUNTING CHANNEL DIMENSIONS Surface mounting channel • 20mm (0.78”) FMCH20 • 1m (3.28’) FMCH1000 • 2m (6.56’) FMCH2000 Ø0.16 x 0.39" Ø4 x 10mm) 0.55" 0.24" ( mm) ( mm) 0.55" 0.78" ( mm) ( mm) 3.28' 6.56' ( m) ( m) Recessed mounting channel •...
  • Page 16: Limited Product Warranty

    If the requested repairs or service (including parts replacement) are within the terms of this warranty, Acclaim Lighting will pay return shipping charges only to a designated point within the United States. If the entire instrument is sent, it must be shipped in its original package.
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