APELO A1 Underwater LED Light Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- APELO
Table of Contents
APELO A1 Underwater LED Light
Product Information
- Product Name: 2LT 016 14x-xxx
- Color Options: A1 Blue/White, A1 RGB, A2 Blue/White, A2 RG
- Operating Voltage: Mulvolt 9-32V DC, 12/24V DC Nominal
- Power Consumption: 20W (A1 Blue/White), 15W (A1 RGB), 30W (A2 Blue/White), 30W (A2 RGB)
- Edge Light Current Draw: NA
- Fuse Requirements: NA
- Light Output (White): Less than
- Degree of Protection: Cerficaon Blue Light Hazard
- Warranty: NA
- Diameter: NA
- Weight (inc. cable): NA
- Material – Lens: NA
- Material – Body: NA
- Mounting Circle: NA
- Cable Length: NA
- Cable Cores: NA
- Recommended Adhesive: NA
- Cable Hole Size: NA
- Ideal Location: NA
Product Usage Instructions
- Connect the product to a power source with a voltage output between 9-32V DC, or 12/24V DC nominal.
- Choose the desired color option: A1 Blue/White, A1 RGB, A2 Blue/White, A2 RGB.
- Check the power consumption of the chosen color option and ensure that your power source can provide enough power for the product to function properly.
- Install the product in the desired location using the recommended adhesive, making sure to use the correct cable hole size.
- Ensure that the product is mounted securely and that the cable length and cores are appropriate for your installation needs.
- Use caution when operating the product, as it may emit blue light hazards.
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL
| A1 Blue/White
( 016.145- 0xx)
| A1 RGB
( 016.146- 0xx)
| A2 Blue/White
( 016.147- xxx)
| A2 RGB
( 016.148- xxx)
Operating Voltage| Multivolt 9-32V DC, 12/24V DC Nominal
Power Consumption| 20W| 15W| 30W| 30W
Edge Light| NA| NA| Less than <2W| Less than <2W
Current Draw| 1.7A @ 12V DC
0.9A @ 24V DC
| 1.25A @ 12V DC
0.7A @ 24V DC
| 2.5A @ 12V DC
1.3A @ 24V DC
| 2.5A @ 12V DC
1.3A @ 24V DC
Fuse requirements| Always use the smallest fuse that is rated to the size of
the load.
Light Output (White)| 1800 Lumen| NA| 3000 Lumen| NA
Degree of protection| IP68 / IP69: Suitable for submersion in operation and
high pressure water jet cleaning
Certification| EN55015 / CISPR 15, IEC60533, IEC61547, ICES-5
Blue Light Hazard| According to IEC 62471-2/TR:2009, classified as Risk Group 1
for all hazard categories
Warranty| 5 years, refer warranty statement for more details.
PHYSICAL
| A1 Blue/White| A1 RGB| A2 Blue/White| A2 RGB
Diameter| 95mm / 3, 3/4”
Weight (inc. cable)| 250g| 300g| 016.147-00x = 310g
016.147-10x = 600g
| 016.148-00x = 360g
016.147-10x = 650g
Material – Lens| Premium grade UV Stable, Impact resistant Nylon (Grilamid)
Material – Body| Corrosion proof Advanced Thermal Polymer| 016.147-00x +
016.148-00x
– Hard Anodized Aluminum 016.147-10x + 016.148-10x
– Marine Grade Bronze
MOUNTING
| A1 Blue/White| A1 RGB| A2 Blue/White| A2 RGB
Mounting Circle| 83.5mm / 3, 5/16”
Cable Length| 2.5M / 8.2’
Cable Cores| 2 Core, Tinned| 5 Core, Tinned| 2 Core, Tinned| 5 Core, Tinned
Rec. Adhesive| 3M 4200
Cable Hole size| 15.5mm / 5/8”
Ideal Location| Transom mount, 100-500mm / 4”-20” under the water line.
Before you begin
Material selection is of crucial importance to the vessel application. APELO lamps are offered in a range of housing materials, care must be taken to match the application and usage
- APELO A1 Lamps feature a housing made from corrosion proof advanced thermal polymer. APELO A1 lamps are suitable for all hull construction materials.
- APELO A2 Aluminum Lamps are most suitable for Aluminum hulls, and boats that only spend hours or days in the water and are typically washed down between uses. These boats are commonly stored on boat trailers or in a dry stack environment, i.e these lamps are never permanently submerged.
- APELO A2 Bronze lamps are suitable for hull materials such as composite and GRP, Timber and Steel (not Aluminum). The special Hella marine Bronze composition is highly corrosion resistant and suitable for permanently submerged vessels.
Note: Galvanic corrosion can occur due to stray currents. These stray currents are known to cause havoc on any exposed metal fittings, and extra care must be taken to avoid this scenario, when using metal bodied lamps. The lens of the APELO lamps is made from a high performance Grilamid® material offering unmatched resistance to impact, long term UV exposure and commonly used cleaning chemicals and general liquid detergents. Please note that chemicals like Isopropyl Alcohol (PIA) and Acetone should not be used as these will cause crazing and/or cracking.
Drilling and Installation
Any penetration through a hull is a potential entry point for water. If in any doubt at all, please consult a professional for advice. All holes should be sealed correctly with the correct sealing product. Hella marine recommends 3M 4200 Semi-permanent polyurethane adhesive. The adhesion of the lamp is primarily via the adhesive used. The screws give the right compression to the adhesive between the lamp and the transom, while allowing the adhesive to cure. Even so, it is important to ensure the screws are fastened with the correct torque. When drilling pilot holes in any type of material, in most instances, you will require a drill bit sized larger than the minimum diameter of the screw, but smaller than the maximum thread diameter. It is recommended to err on the side of caution and to begin smaller, then go larger if required. Always try the screw without the lamp in place first. If the torque required feels excessive, back out and make slightly larger.
Using the Drilling Template:
The drilling template is the last page of this instruction sheet. Remove page
and use to find approximate location for lamp. Once you are happy with the
location, attach the template using tape to hold against the transom. Press a
cent ring punch against the mounting screw holes to mark the transom for screw
hole location, and do the same for the central cable hole. Remove the template
and drill the holes, ensure the appropriate sized drill bits are used. For
fibreglass hulls, to prevent damaging gelcoat, use a countersunk bit to begin
the hole and create a bevelled edge to prevent damage. For Bronze lamps only;
The lamp is supplied with bronze headed screws. These are much softer than
typical screws so extra care must be taken when driving screws, to prevent
screw heads from shearing off. If Anti-Foul is required, Hella marine
recommends ‘LightSpeed’. Refer to instructions supplied in the pack.
Wiring
Important! Always use the smallest fuse that is rated to the size of the load. Refer to the specification table to check the requirements for exact lamp you have purchased.
Blue/White Lamps (PN 016.145-xxx and 016.147-xxx)
To power up, simply connect the Red wire to Positive and the Black wire to
Negative, through an ON/OFF switch. The default function will be the ‘Edge
light’ for the A2 lamps and the Bright White Light for the A1 lamps.
| Lamp Wire | Lamp Function |
|---|---|
| Red | Positive, Switched |
| Black | Negative, Permanent |
To switch to the next function, simply power the lamp off and on again quickly.
| Sequence | Output A2 Lamps | Output A1 Lamps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge Light | White light, ramping to full intensity |
| 2 | White light, ramping to full intensity | Blue Light, ramping to full |
intensity
3| APELO ‘Fish mode’ Strobe, White LEDs| Starts again at sequence 1
4| Blue Light, ramping to full intensity|
5| APELO ‘Fish mode’ Strobe, Blue LEDs|
6| Starts again at sequence 2|
RGB Lamps (PN 016.146-xxx and 016.148-xxx)
To display the full spectrum of color, and color changing modes, an external
RGB controller is required. For that purpose, Hella recommends the Fusion MS-
RGBRC, available at most marine outlets. If an RGB controller is not
available, or is not required, an Apelo RGB lamp may be directly connected to
provide multi color output.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
Congratulations! The product you have selected comes from HELLA – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lighting products. The product comes with a 5 year warranty from end user purchase covering faults in materials, components or workmanship. In the unlikely event that you should experience a confirmed warranty related problem with your purchase, HELLA will, at its discretion, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the product. Warranty services may be obtained by returning the product within the warranty period to the HELLA dealer where the product was originally purchased. This warranty is in addition to and does not preclude any other rights or remedies available to the consumer under any local legislation related to the provision of goods or services. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty does not cover:
- Claim/s as a result of normal wear and tear or of any modifications and / or alterations to the product in any shape or form.
- Claim/s as a result of non-compliance of the assembly, service and operating instructions and/or any unfit or improper use.
- Any expenses incurred in the process of making the claim.
Note : For lamps sold in Australia, warranty services are provided by Hella Australia Pty Ltd., 4 Hargrave Place, Mentone, Victoria, 3194 Australia. Customer Service 1800 061 729 email: [email protected] https://www.hella.com /hella-au/assets/media_global/IAM_Statement_of_Warranty.pdf
Hella marine is not responsible for product failure caused by impacts, mis- handling, lack of maintenance, improper installation, or failure in applications other than those for which it was expressly designed and marketed. Please be aware that some surface corrosion is expected when bare metals are used in a marine environment, and this alone is not cause for warranty replacement. Warranty will not be offered where galvanic corrosion has occurred due to stray currents. These stray currents are known to cause havoc on any exposed metal fittings, and extra care must be taken to avoid this scenario. Hella marine’s liability is limited to, and will not exceed, the purchase price paid for the lamp. Liability for consequential damages and unit replacement expenses is expressly denied. This includes, but is not limited to; water ingress, hull structural damage, electrical system malfunction or fire etc… For general comments about Hella marine products please email [email protected]
Wiring
Wiring to the Fusion MS-RGBRC:
Further information is available at the Fusion website. https://www.fusionentertainment.com/marine/products/remote-controls/ms-rgbrc
Wiring to a Generic RGB Controller
Most common RGB controllers use a permanent positive feed and a wire for of
the individual color channels. Color blending is done by switching the
relevant color channel(s) to the negative/ground source via varying levels of
PWM, or (Pulse Width Modulation). The APELO lamp uses an additional wire that
needs to be permanently connected to Negative. APELO uses this wire to for the
lamp current and bypass the controller from seeing the load. This means that
there is no limit to the amount of APELO lamps that can be connected to the
controller.
Hint – If your controller has only 4 cables, connect the extra lamp ground cable to the negative (-ve) terminal of the battery. An example of this is in the image of controller wiring above.
| Lamp Wire | Function |
|---|---|
| Brown | Main Positive, Switched |
| Black | Main Negative, Permanent |
| Red | Controls the Red LED – Signal to Ground via PWM |
| Green | Controls the Green LED – Signal to Ground via PWM |
| Blue | Controls the Blue LED – Signal to Ground via PWM |
Wiring without an RGB controller
An APELO RGB lamp will operate without an external RGB controller. In this
mode, the effect is 3 lamps in one. You may use any or all of the colors as
you like, however each color requires a separate switch. You may mix colors to
achieve an additional color if desired.
Lamp Wire| Brown| Black| Red| Green| Blue|
Output Color
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Config.1| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| –| –| –| Edge Light (A2 only)
Config.2| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| –| –| RED
Config.3| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| –| Batt – VE| –| GREEN
Config.4| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| –| –| Batt – VE| BLUE
Config.5| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| –| YELLOW
Config.6| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| –| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| CYAN
Config.7| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| –| Batt – VE| MAGENTA
Config.8| Batt + VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| Batt – VE| WHITE
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This LED lamp is an electronic device. The electrical circuits contain
components that suppress possible interference, both emission as well as
susceptibility, to the limits prescribed in international regulations.