Armacost Lighting AL-RGB4A Quick Start Manual

21 Color RGB LED Lighting Controller
Model # AL-RGB4A
This low voltage DC color controller is an easy-to-use, 3-channel,
preprogrammed RGB LED light mixer designed to change the colors of
®
RibbonFlex Pro Custom Color RGB LED Tape Lighting. It will also work
with other 3-channel 12 or 24V DC RGB tape light strips and modules.
Suitable for RV and boat interior applications (dry location only), this
device can be direct wired to an on-board 12-24V battery.

FEatuREs

21 preprogrammed static colors, including shades of white
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4 dynamic color-changing effects
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Brightness adjustable for static colors
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Speed adjustable for color-changing effects
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Built-in memory, unit will remember last color after powered off
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Remote control (infrared, must aim remote at controller)
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INstaLLatION GuIDELINEs

Do not connect to 120V aC current.
CautION:
For use only with low voltage 12 or 24 volt RGB LED lighting.
For dry location only.
IMPORtaNt
Wire runs inside walls must be installed in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, low voltage Class 2 circuit. Use properly certified CL2
or better cabling. Do not install low-voltage wiring in the same wire run
as AC power. If AC and low-voltage wires cross, keep them at 90-degree
angles. If you are unclear as to how to install and wire this device, contact
a qualified electrician.
Use only insulated staples, plastic ties or clips to secure wires.
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Route and secure wires so they will not be pinched or damaged.
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For longer life and better color-changing performance, keep voltage drop
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to a minimum (see Understanding voltage drop).
Failure to observe polarity or shorting of wires may damage the controller
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and LED lights.
Know your LED wattage requirements. Read and follow instructions for
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watts required and length limitations of your RGB LED lighting.

CONNECtIONs

+
RGB LED
R
Controller
G
B
+
R
G
B
RGB LED Tape Lighting
+
R
G
B
RGB LED Tape Lighting
Maintain polarity for correct color sequencing
the 2-conductor red/black wire connects to the low voltage output of your
power supply. Red connects to positive, black to negative.
the 4-conductor RGB flat ribbon wire connects to the RGB LED lighting.
Be sure red connects to red, green to green, blue to blue. The white
wire from the controller always connects to the + (positive) indicator
or + wire on your LED light. Note: The positive wire on your RGB
LED light strip will be either a black or white wire depending on the
manufacturers' configuration.
Visit armacostlighting.com for RGB LED wiring diagrams and an online
voltage-drop calculator.
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Power Supply
– –
DC Out
AC120V