Armacost Ribbon Flex LED Accent Lighting Instruction Manual

Armacost Ribbon Flex LED Accent Lighting

Specifications

• Product: LED Tape Lighting
• Available Configurations: 12V tape, 24V tape
• LED Types: White LED
• Maximum Recommended Tape Length:
  • 30 LEDs/meter
  • 60 LEDs/meter
  • 120 LEDs/meter

Product Usage Instructions

Calculate Total Wattage of LED Lighting Installation:

1. Steps:
2. Using the provided charts, determine the watts used in each leg of lighting.
3. Add together the watts used for each leg to get the total watts used in your lighting layout.
4. Notes:
   • Watts used represent the power consumed by the LED lighting system.
   • Choose a power supply rated greater than your needs.
   • Color changing or dimming of LEDs will use less power.
   • Use a multimeter to accurately measure watts used.

Typical Design Configurations

Straight Run:
Only one end of the LED strip is powered. Multiple strips can be connected in a series for a continuous run. LEDs farther away from the power supply may appear dimmer due to voltage drop.

Center Feed / Loop Back:
Power two equal legs of tape lighting from the center or loop back and power both ends of the LED tape for consistent brightness and color over the length of the strip. A loop back is suitable for room perimeter tray ceiling or cove lighting.

Array:
An array uses two or more legs of various lengths wired to a power supply in a parallel connection. Calculate total wattage used in an array to prevent overloading the power supply.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the significance of calculating total wattage in LED lighting installations?
  A: Calculating total wattage helps ensure proper power supply selection and prevents overloading the system, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the LEDs.

• Q: How can I measure the watts used by my LED lighting system accurately?
  A: Use a multimeter to measure watts by multiplying volts by amps used in your LED system for precise calculations.

Calculate the total wattage of the LED lighting installation

Steps

1. Using the following charts, determine the watts used in each leg of lighting. A straight run is considered one leg. A center feed is two equal lengths of lighting. An array can have many legs. As a best practice, use the next longer length on the chart to determine the approximate wattage per leg. Include only the lengths of the LED tape in your calculation, not the connecting wires.
2. Add together the watts used for each leg of lighting to get total watts used in your lighting layout. Note that watts shown in the chart represent the approximate watts used when your color RGB LEDs are set at full bright white.

Notes

• Watts used is the power consumed by your LED lighting system, not the watt rating of a power supply. Always choose a power supply rated greater than your needs.
• The watts used, as shown, are based on 100% full brightness white light. Color changing or dimming of LED lighting will use less power and extend the life of LEDs.
• Due to voltage drop, longer lengths of LED tape will use fewer watts per meter than shorter lengths. To accurately measure watts used by your LED lighting system, use a multimeter. Watts are calculated by multiplying volts by amps used in your LED system.

Typical Design Configurations

White LED Tape Light (12- and 24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Config.| 30 LEDs/meter| 60 LEDs/meter| 120 LEDs/meter
12V tape| 24V tape| 12V tape| 24V tape| 12V tape| 24V tape
Length ft./(m)| Watts used| Length ft./(m)| Watts used| Length ft./(m)| Watts used| Length ft./(m)| Watts used| Length ft./(m)| Watts used| Length ft./(m)| Watts used
Straight run| 32.8/ (10)| 23| 65.6/ (20)| 38| 16.4/ (5)| 28| 32.8/ (10)| 47| 16.4/ (5)| 48| 32.8/ (10)| 64
Ctr. feed / Loop back| 65.6/ (20)| 46| 131.2/ (40)| 76| 32.8/ (10)| 56| 65.6/ (20)| 94| 32.8/ (10)| 96| 65.6/ (20)| 128
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter at full brightness

30 LEDs/meter
Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13.1| 16.4| 19.7| 23.0| 26.2| 29.5| 32.8
Watts used (12V tape light)| 2.3| 4.5| 8.5| 12.0| 15.0| 17.3| 19.2| 20.5| 21.6| 22.3| 23.0
Watts used (24V tape light)| 2.3| 4.6| 9.1| 13.4| 17.6| 21.6| 25.2| 28.7| 31.9| 34.7| 37.3
60 LEDs/meter

Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13.1| 16.4| 19.7| 23.0| 26.2| 29.5| 32.8
Watts used (12V tape light)| 5| 9| 16| 22| 25| 28| NOT RECOMMENDED
Watts used (24V tape light)| 4.4| 8.6| 16.9| 24.6| 31.2| 37.5| 42.8| 47.1| 50.9| 53.9| 56.3
120 LEDs/meter

Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13.1| 16.4| 19.7| 23.0| 26.2| 29.5| 32.8
Watts used (12V tape light)| 8| 15| 27| 36| 43| 48| NOT RECOMMENDED
Watts used (24V tape light)| 7.2| 14.4| 28.1| 40.1| 52.6| 63.1| 72.4| 80| 86.4| 92| 96.3

Outdoor White LED Tape Light (24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| 30 LEDs/meter| 60 LEDs/meter
Length| Watts used| Length| Watts used
Straight run| 32.8 ft. (10m)| 38| 22.96 ft. (7m)| 47
Ctr. feed / Loop back| 65.6 ft. (20m)| 76| 45.92 ft. (14m)| 94
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter at full brightness

30 LEDs/meter
Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13.1| 16.4| 19.7| 23.0| 26.2| 29.5| 32.8
Watts used| 2.3| 4.6| 9.1| 13.4| 17.6| 21.6| 25.2| 28.7| 31.9| 34.7| 37.3
60 LEDs/meter

Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 9| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13.1| 16.4| 19.7| 23.0| 26.2| 29.5| 32.8
Watts used| 4.4| 8.6| 16.9| 24.6| 31.2| 37.5| 42.8| 47.1| 50.9| 53.9| 56.3

Dim-to-Warm White LED Tape Light (24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| Dim-to-Warm White
Length| Watts used
Straight run| 16.4 ft. (5m)| 44.8
Center feed / Loop back| 32.8 ft. (10m)| 89.6
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter at full brightness

Dim-to-Warm White
Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4
Watts used| 10.88| 20.16| 30| 38.64| 44.8

Tunable White LED Tape Light (24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| Tunable White
Length| Watts used
Straight run| 23 ft. (7m)| 37.32
Center feed / Loop back| 45.9 ft. (14m)| 74.64
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| Tunable White
Length| Watts used
Straight run| 23 ft. (7m)| 37.32
Center feed / Loop back| 45.9 ft. (14m)| 74.64
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter at full brightness
Tunable White
Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7
Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4| 19.7| 23
Watts used| 6| 11.76| 17.02| 22.25| 26.59| 30.24| 37.32

Continuous White LED Tape Light (24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| Continuous White
Length| Watts used
Straight run| 16.4 ft. (5m)| 60
Center feed / Loop back| 32.8 ft. (10m)| 120
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter at full brightness

Continuous White
Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4
Watts used| 12| 24| 36| 48| 60

Multi-Color/White RGB+W LED Tape Light (24-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| RGB 30+30 LEDs/m| RGB 60+60 LEDs/m
Length| Watts used| Length| Watts used
Straight run| 16.4 ft. (5m)| ~47| 16.4 ft. (5m)| ~75
Center feed / Loop back| 32.8 ft. (10m)| ~94| 32.8 ft. (10m)| ~150
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter

RGB+W 30+30 LEDs/meter
Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4
Watts used| 11| 21| 30| 39| 47
| Approximate watts used per meter
---|---
| RGB+W 30+30 LEDs/meter
| Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5
| Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4
| Watts used| 11| 21| 30| 39| 47
RGB+W 60+60 LEDs/meter|
Meters| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5|
Feet| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4|
Watts used| 18| 35| 50| 65| 75|

Multi-Color RGB LED Tape Light (12-volt)

Maximum recommended tape length

Configuration| RGB 30 LEDs/m| RGB 60 LEDs/m
Length| Watts used| Length| Watts used
Straight run| 32.8 ft. (10m)| ~40| 16.4 ft. (5m)| ~48
Center feed / Loop back| 65.6 ft. (20m)| ~80| 32.8 ft. (10m)| ~96
Array| Varies based on layout and max wattage of power supply
Approximate watts used per meter

RGB 30 LEDs/meter
Meters| 0.5| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 10
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 6.6| 9.8| 13| 16.4| 19.7| 23| 26.2| 32.8
Watts used| 4| 8| 15| 21| 25| 29| 32| 35| 38| 40
RGB 60 LEDs/meter

Meters| 0.5| 1| 1.5| 2| 2.5| 3| 3.5| 4| 4.5| 5
Feet| 1.6| 3.3| 4.9| 6.6| 8.2| 9.8| 11.5| 13| 14.8| 16.4
Watts used| 8| 15| 22| 28| 33| 37| 41| 44| 46| 48

Documents / Resources

| Armacost Ribbon Flex LED Accent Lighting [pdf] Instruction Manual
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