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  • Page 1 Flex One Interior User guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTEN TS IN TR OD UC T ION ........2 Welcome Safety, maintenance and cleaning Channel types IN STA L L ATIO N ......... . 4 Mounting Cleaning and preparing the mounting surface Mounting surface advice...

  • Page 4: Int Rodu C T Ion

    INT RODU C T ION W E LCO M E Welcome to the Flex One Interior range from Acclaim Lighting. These high output single color LED tapes, together with a wide range of mounting channels (see opposite page), suit many installation situations.

  • Page 5: Channel Types

    CHANNEL T YPE S Flex pendant channel [FLK PEN] Flex 45 degree channel [FLX 45D] A neatly rounded channel, A low profile channel which designed to be suspended holds the Flex One tape by wires or rods - with at 45 degrees to the option of power the mounting delivery via the...

  • Page 6: Insta Ll At Ion

    INSTA LL AT ION MO UN T IN G Flex One Interior tapes are supplied with 3M™ VHB acrylic adhesive backing, protected by a peel-off paper liner. To ensure that good adhesion is achieved, ensure the mounting surface is free of grease, moisture and any contaminates.

  • Page 7: Mounting Surface Advice

    MO U NTIN G SUR FACE A DVICE The 3M™ VHB adhesive applied to the back of Flex One tapes provides adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces. Advice for the preparation of certain surfaces is given below. WOO D, PARTICLE BOARD AND CE MENT SURFAC ES Rough, porous or fibered materials such as wood, particleboard, cement, etc., have an open surface and require sealing to provide a unified surface for tape bonding.

  • Page 8: Cutting And Connecting The Tape

    CU T T ING AN D CON NEC TING THE TAP E Flex One tapes are supplied with a fixed 3.28’ (1m) feed cable (with bare tails). Once cut to size, the tape connections can be made by soldering. TO CUT TH E TAPE Flex One tapes are marked with a cut line every one inch (25mm) - every six LED emitters.

  • Page 9: Flex 45 Degree Channel (Flx 45D)

    FL EX 45 DEGRE E CH ANN EL ( F L X 45 D) This low profile channel holds the Flex One tape at 45 degrees to the mounting surface. The channel can be wall or ceiling mounted. Clear, opal and frosted lens options are available. For channel dimensions, see page 47.
  • Page 10 TO SU RFACE MOUNT Solder the link 1 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see Page cables to the contact pads 2 At the end where the connection will take place, fit an End cap with hole. 3 Feed the link cables through the end cap and carefully solder to the contact pads, if necessary (see page 6).

  • Page 11: Flex Pendant Channel (Flk Pen)

    FL EX PENDANT CHAN NEL (FLK PEN ) The Flex pendant channel can be mounted from fixed steel rods, stainless wire or against a flat surface. Conductive end caps or fasteners can be used to transfer power via the supportive wires or rods. Clear, opal and frosted lens options are available. For channel dimensions, see page 47.
  • Page 12 TO SU RFACE MOUNT Solder the link 1 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page cables to the contact pads 2 At the end where the connection will take place, fit an End cap with hole. 3 Feed the link cables through the end cap and carefully solder to the contact pads, if necessary (see page 6).
  • Page 13 TO SUSP END US I NG CON DUC T IVE FASTE NE RS 1 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 2 At each end, fit an End cap with hole. 3 At each end, feed a link cable through the end cap and carefully solder to the contact pad (see page 6).
  • Page 14 TO FI T A L ENS 1 Measure the exact length of lens required between the end caps at each end of the channel. 2 Carefully cut the lens to length. Ensure that any Lens resulting burrs are removed. recess 3 Insert one end of the lens against one of the end caps so that it locates into the ‘Lens recess’...

  • Page 15: Flex Graze Channel (Flk Grz)

    FL EX GR AZE CHAN NEL (FLK GRZ) The Flex graze channel is a low profile channel that, when used with its rounded lens produces a linear spread of light suitable for grazing nearby surfaces. The supplied mounting rail can be optionally used to alter the distance between the emitters and the lens and thus determine the resulting beam angle (the beam angle is 10 as standard if the mounting rail is not used).
  • Page 16 TO SU RFACE MO U NT Solder the link 1 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page cables to the 13). contact pads 2 Determine the size of hole required to pass the Flex One tape connection wires and drill a hole through one of the End caps.

  • Page 17: Flex Mini Channel (Flx Min)

    FL EX MINI CH ANNE L (F LX MIN ) The Flex mini channel is a very low profile channel with minimal standoff from the mounting surface. A choice of three lenses provide varying light distributions while mounting is best handled using the steel mounting bracket options. For channel dimensions, see page 47.
  • Page 18 TO MO U N T THE CHAN NEL 1 If necessary, carefully solder to the contact pads (see page 6). 2 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 15). If necessary, solder 3 Attach two or more steel mounting the link cables to brackets to the mounting surface using the contact pads...

  • Page 19: Flex Mini Square Channel (Flx Msp)

    FL EX MI N I SQ UAR E C HA NNE L ( FL X MSP ) The Flex mini square channel is a low profile channel with a square overall cross section. A choice of three lenses provide varying light distributions while mounting is best achieved using the steel mounting bracket options.
  • Page 20 TO MO U N T THE CHAN NEL 1 If necessary, carefully solder to the contact pads (see page 6). 2 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 15). 3 Attach two or more steel mounting brackets to the mounting surface using screws appropriate to the surface type.

  • Page 21: Flex Swivel Channel (Flk Swi)

    FL EX SW IV EL CHAN NEL (FLK SW I) This anodized aluminum channel allows a single strip of Flex One tape to be mounted close to a surface and angled between 0 and 90 to suit your illumination purposes. Clear and frosted lens options are available.
  • Page 22 TO MO U N T THE CHAN NEL 1 If necessary, carefully solder to the contact pads (see page 6). 2 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 19). 3 Attach two, preferably three, Swivel mounting brackets to the mounting surface using either glue, adhesive pads or screws appropriate to the surface type.

  • Page 23: Flex Dual Channel (Flk Dul)

    FL EX DUAL CH ANN E L ( F L K D UL ) The smart anodized aluminum Flex Dual Channel allows you to mount three parallel runs of Flex One tape and direct their output in opposing directions (usually up and down). Opal polycarbonate lenses help to homogenize the output.
  • Page 24 TO MOU NT A FL EX DUAL CHA NNEL 1 Survey the mounting area and determine the entry point for the supply cabling and the load bearing capacity/construction of the wall (i.e. drywall, brick, etc). 2 If necessary, cut the main channel, backplate and polycarbonate lenses to suit the required length - all of these items should be exactly the same lengths.
  • Page 25 10 Cut the supplied two Locking rods so that they are roughly 1.38” (35mm) shorter than the channel (this will provide sufficient space for the end cap tabs). Insert the rods into the circular voids that are formed between the backplate and the slots of the channel.

  • Page 26: Flex Channel - Low Profile (Flx444)

    FL EX CH ANN EL - LOW P RO FI LE ( F L X 44 4) This low profile option is ideal for mounting within tight spaces. There is a choice of clear, frosted or opal lenses. For channel dimensions, see page 47. Options Angled brackets plus...
  • Page 27 TO S U RFAC E MOUN T DIR EC TLY 1 Before fitting the Flex One tape, determine where Drill countersunk holes and the channel is to be mounted. use screws that will lie flush with the channel base 2 Drill the required number of holes in the base of the channel and countersink them.

  • Page 28: Flex Channel - Recessed/Tall (Flx777/888)

    FLEX CHAN NEL - RECE SSED/TALL (F LX 777/ 888 ) These two options suit varying installation requirements: A recessed channel for concealment within surfaces and a tall profile channel that reduces light spill. These two channels have a choice of clear, frosted or opal lenses. For channel dimensions, see page Options Flex channel recessed Flex channel tall profile...
  • Page 29 TO SURFAC E MO UN T DIR EC T LY 1 Before fitting the Flex One tape, determine where Drill countersunk holes and 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.
  • Page 30 TO FIT A LEN S 1 Measure the exact length of 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 •...

  • Page 31: Flex Drywall Channel (Flk Dwm/Dwc/Dwf)

    FL EX DRYWALL CHANNE L (F LK DWM/ DWC /DWF ) An adaptable system of channels for use with drywall installations. The main FLK DWM mount can be pre-installed during first fix while a choice of two inner channels (containing the Flex One tape plus connections) can be added later.
  • Page 32 TO FIT TH E FLEX ONE TAPE 1 If necessary, cut the channel to the length required. Ensure that any resulting burrs are removed. 2 Ensure the tape mounting surface within the channel is completely dry, clean and free of grease.
  • Page 33 2 If necessary, carefully solder to the contact pads or use a feed/ link cable (see page 6). Note: If you need to fit Channel end caps, you will need to drill a hole in the end cap at one end to allow the cables to pass thru. 3 Fit the Flex One tape to the channel (see page 30).
  • Page 34 TO SU RFACE MOUNT A CHANNE L O N A DRYWAL L CEILING 1 If necessary, carefully solder to the contact pads or use a feed/link cable (see page 6). Note: If you need to fit Channel end caps, you will need to drill a hole in the end cap at one end to allow the cables to pass thru.
  • Page 35 TO FIT A L ENS 1 Measure the exact length of lens required between the ends of the channel. Lens 2 Carefully cut the lens to length. Ensure that any recess resulting burrs are removed. 3 Insert one end of the lens so that it locates into the ‘Lens recess’...

  • Page 36: Powering And Dimming Flex One Tapes

    POWERING AN D DIM M ING F L E X O N E TA P ES POWER REQ U IREMEN TS 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.

  • Page 37: Aps-240-24 Psu

    F LEX O NE POWE R S UPPLI E S A ND DIMM ER S 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.

  • Page 38: Aps-300-24-Ip Psu

    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 Red (+)

  • Page 39: Mle 24Vdc Dimmable Driver (0-10V Or Triac/Elv Control)

    ML E 24V DC DIMMA BLE DRIVE R (0-1 0V OR T RI AC/ELV CONTR OL) 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 •...

  • Page 40: Al Driver 1 (0-10V Or Dmx Control)

    0-10V 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.

  • Page 41: Al Driver 200/400/800 (0-10V, Dali Or Dmx Control)

    AL DRIVER 20 0/40 0/800 ( 0-10V, DA LI OR DMX CONTR OL) 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).

  • Page 42: F U R T H E R Infor M At Io

    F URTH ER INFOR MAT I ON SPECI FIC ATIO N S Beam angle Color temperature (CCT) 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K or 4000K Flex One SO: Up to 235 @ 4000K (1’ section) Lumens Flex One HO: Up to 566 @ 3000K (1’ section) Flex One SO: Up to 96.7 @ 4000K Efficacy (lm/W) Flex One HO: Up to 102.9 @ 3000K...

  • Page 43: Dimensions

    D IM EN SIO NS - M L E D R IVE R 96 0.75" ( mm) 5.24 133 " ( Ø0.85" 4.13 105 " ( Ø21.5 Ø0.85" (Ø21.5mm) Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.4kg) www.acclaimlighting.com...

  • Page 44: Mle Drivers 192 And 288

    D IMEN SIO NS - M L E D R IVE R S 192 AN D 28 8 0.87" ( mm) 6.61 168 " ( Ø0.85" 5.59 142 " ( Ø21.5 Ø0.85" Ø21.5 Weight (192): 5.5 lbs (2.5kg) Weight (288): 5.7 lbs (2.6kg) www.acclaimlighting.com...
  • Page 45 D IM EN SIO NS - AL D RIVER 1 DMX A DDRESS ETTING 0-10V/1-10V Data - Data + 1.57" 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0-10V/1-10V (40mm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Data - DC 6-12V/5A, DC 24V/4A(+)

  • Page 46: Al Driver 200

    D IMEN SIO NS - A L D R I VE R 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 "...

  • Page 47: Al Driver 400

    D IM EN SIO NS - AL D RIVER 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...

  • Page 48: Al Driver 800

    DIMENS IO NS - AL DRIVE R 800 0.55" (14mm) 0.31" (8mm) 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...

  • Page 49: Channels

    D IM EN SIO NS - C HA NNE LS All channels and lenses are supplied in lengths of 3.28’ (1m) except for FLX444, FLX777 and FLX888 (and their respective lenses) which are all supplied in lengths of 4’ (1.21mm). FL EX 45 DEGRE E F L EX M IN I F LE X M IN I...
  • Page 50 FLEX DUAL C HANN EL FL E X SWI VEL C H A N NEL [FLK DUL] [FLK SWI] 1.81" (46mm) 0.28" (7mm) 0.61" (15.5mm) 0.2" (5mm) Ø0.28" (7mm) 0.43" (11mm) 1.63" 2.4" 0.12" 1.24" (61mm) (41.5mm) (3mm) (31.5mm) Ø1.77" (45mm) 0.35"...

  • Page 51: 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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