INTRODUCTION WELCOME Welcome to the Flex One Exterior range from Acclaim Lighting. These high output LED tapes are designed and built with ingress protection to IP68 to survive the elements. A range of mounting channels (see opposite page) and accessories are available to suit numerous installation situations.
CHANNEL TYPES Flex Exterior line channel [FLX EXL] Flex channel low profile [FLX444] A walk over anodized channel with a A very low profile channel (without lens) sealable UV stabilized opal lens which can be mounted flat or at an for Exterior in-ground angle using optional installations.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING Flex One Exterior tapes are fully sealed within a flexible UV stabilized silicon tube. Mounting to surfaces is usually achieved either by using the ten silicone clips (plus screws) provided or any of the optional aluminum channels or optional adhesive tapes. The recommended aluminum channels all produce an interference fit when the Flex One Exterior tape is fitted into them.
CUTTING AND SEALING THE TAPE Flex One tapes are supplied with a one metre feed cable at one end (with bare tails). TO CUT THE TAPE Flex One tapes are marked with a cut line every one inch (25mm) - every six LED emitters. IMPORTANT: Do not cut the tape at any location other than the cut line.
CLIP MOUNTING Each Flex One Exterior tape spool is supplied complete with ten UV stabilized silicone mounting clips and twenty wood screws (M3 x 10mm) that can be used to directly fix the tape to appropriate surfaces. Ensure that the supplied screws are suitable for the mounting surface, otherwise source alternative screws/bolts with diameters up to 0.12”...
FLEX EXTERIOR LINE CHANNEL (FLK EXL) This sturdy anodized aluminum channel allows the Flex One tape to be recessed into Exterior surfaces and is rated for walk-over installations. Thanks to the increased thickness of its profile, the channel can withstand pressures of up to 2.9psi (20kN/m ).
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TO RECESS IN GROUND 1 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 7). 2 At the end where the connection will take place, fit an End cap with hole. 3 Feed the cables through the end cap and carefully solder to the contact pads, if necessary (see page 5).
FLEX CHANNEL - LOW PROFILE/RECESSED/TALL (FLX444/777/888) There are three options within the Flex channel range to suit varying installation requirements: A low profile option with no lens; a recessed channel for concealment within surfaces and a tall profile channel that reduces light spill. The latter two channels have a choice of clear, frosted or opal lenses.
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TO SURFACE MOUNT DIRECTLY 1 Before fitting the Flex One tape, determine Drill countersunk holes and where the channel is to be mounted. use screws that will lie flush with the 2 Drill the required number of holes in the base of channel base the channel and countersink them.
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TO FIT A LENS 1 Measure the exact length of UV stabilized lens required between each end of the channel. 2 Carefully cut the lens to length. Ensure that any resulting burrs are removed. 3 Depending on the channel type: Lens •...
EXTERIOR CABLE CONNECTIONS To provide protection for exterior cable connections and distributions, waterproof couplers and splitters are available. When used correctly, both items offer ingress protection to IP68. Options Waterproof coupler Waterproof splitter [FLK WPC] [FLK WPS] Internally the coupler and splitter units both contain two-way connector blocks.
POWERING AND DIMMING FLEX ONE TAPES POWER REQUIREMENTS Flex One tapes are run at 24VDC and consume power as shown below. Note: The average power consumption per foot decreases as the length increases due to increased voltage drops on longer lengths. Flex One SO Flex One HO Power consumption...
FLEX ONE POWER SUPPLIES AND DIMMERS APS-240-24 This DIN-rail 240W power supply can power multiple 16.4’ (5 meter) Flex One spools. It can also be used in conjunction with one or more AL Driver 1 units to provide power for dimming control.
APS-300-24-IP This IP67 rated power supply can power multiple 16.4’ (5 meter) Flex One spools. It can also be used in conjunction with one or more AL Driver 1 units to provide power for dimming control. APS-300-24-IP power supply unit Mains input +24VDC (110-277VAC...
MLE 24VDC DIMMABLE DRIVER (0-10V OR TRIAC/ELV CONTROL) These drivers provide 24VDC constant voltage PWM output in response to either a low voltage control input or dimmed mains source: • A 0-10V (source or sink) analog dimming control input plus a constant mains supply, or •...
0-10V (sink or source) or digital DMX control inputs. The AL Driver 1 unit requires a 24VDC power supply (such as the Acclaim Lighting APS-240-24) and can drive up to three Flex One SO spools or one Flex One SO spool.
AL DRIVER 200/400/800 (0-10V, DALI OR DMX CONTROL) Four ports: [part #: AL Driver 200] Six ports: [part #: AL Driver 400] or Ten ports: [part #: AL Driver 800]. The full size AL Drivers provide multi-channel dimming control for Flex One tapes, using either 0-10V, DALI or DMX control inputs (standalone modes also available).
FURTHER INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Beam angle Color temperature (CCT) 2400K, 3000K or 4000K Flex One SO: Up to 201 (1’ section) Lumens Flex One HO: Up to 411 (1’ section) Flex One SO: Up to 96.4 Color Rendering Index (CRI) Flex One HO: Up to 95.7 Lumen maintenance (L 50,000 hours (25 C max)
DIMENSIONS - AL DRIVER 200 0.31" (8mm) 0.55" (14mm) A L D R I V E R 2 0 0 C 2 2 4 V DALI DMX/RDM 0-10V POWER DOWN 3.94 100 " ( 3.15" (80mm) 6.3" (160mm) Weight: 5.29 lbs (2.4kg) www.acclaimlighting.com...
DIMENSIONS - AL DRIVER 400 0.31" (8mm) 0.55" (14mm) A L D R I V E R 4 0 0 C 2 2 4 V DALI DMX/RDM 0-10V POWER DOWN 5.91" (150mm) 3.15" (80mm) 9.06" (230mm) Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.8kg) www.acclaimlighting.com...
DIMENSIONS - AL DRIVER 800 0.31" (8mm) 0.55" (14mm) DALI DMX/RDM 0-10V A L D R I V E R 8 0 0 C 2 2 4 V POWER DOWN 8.7" (220mm) 4" (100mm) 10.7" (270mm) Weight: 14.4 lbs (6.5kg) www.acclaimlighting.com...
DIMENSIONS - CHANNELS The Flex external line channels and lenses are supplied in lengths of 3.28’ (1m) whereas the FLX444, FLX777 and FLX888 (and their respective lenses) are all supplied in lengths of 4’ (1.21mm). FLEX EXTERIOR LINE CHANNEL FLEX CHANNEL LOW PROFILE [FLK EXL] [FLX444] FLEX CHANNEL TALL PROFILE...
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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