Summary of Contents for Hella marine APELO 5XA 285 814-001
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INTERNAL & PARTNERS INSTRUCTION SHEET 5XA 285 814-001 for: Before you begin Please read all instruction in the guide as improper installation may void the warranty. !!!Warning!!! This product is for recreational DC PWM lights only and not to be used for safety related operation. Do not mount product onto or near (<50cm) metallic surfaces as it may decrease the radio signal transmission range of the product.
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RGB or RGBW variable color lamps. This product uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) compliant radio signals to perform functions when controlled from the Hella marine companion app. Electrical Installation - Please consult a professional for electrical termination.
Blue color function Brown ( – ) White color func. The configurations detailed hereafter consider the use of Hella marine lamps with the product, however it can operate with lamps that use compatible electrical control scenarios. Important An important aspect is the ability to dim the lamps via Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Some lamps may not allow PWM dimming and therefore the product should only be utilized in an On/Off scenario.
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Hella marine USA, 201 Kelly Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269, USA The full text of the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity and EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hellamarine.com/blog/apelo-ecosystem/apelo-lighting-controller-technical-...
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Note: when using single function high-side lamps, the second function of the switch input SW using the brown wire core, is unused. Always refer to the lamp instruction sheet for wiring details. Configuration 3 – using dimmable, dual function high-side lamps: Recommended Hella marine lamps (more may apply, check with supplier) Sales part number Description...
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INTERNAL & PARTNERS Configuration 5 – using dimmable, RGBW color lamps with permanent positive and negative terminals: Recommended Hella marine lamps (more may apply, check with supplier) Sales part number Description 2LT 016 146-001 Apelo A1 RGB Underwater Lamp 2LT 016 148-x01...
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INTERNAL & PARTNERS Configuration 7 – using dimmable, RGB lamps with positive supply and negative color functions: Recommended Hella marine lamps (more may apply, check with supplier) Sales part number Description 2LT 958 126-5xx RGB Step Lamp Wiring schematic – only product terminals used are marked:...
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Using the product with the Hella marine companion app Hella marine provides a free app for use with the product, available from the Android / iOS app store. Download and install the app before powering the product. After powering up, the product, if not provisioned into a Bluetooth Low Energy mesh network, will allow provisioning for 120 seconds.
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Connecting the two-function switch terminal SW When not using the Hella marine companion app to control the product, a two-function (i.e. three pole) momentary switch can be connected to add functionality. This is configured via the controller set up in the companion App.
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