SloanLED PrismBEAM24 Sign Builder Illustrated
- June 4, 2024
- SloanLED
Table of Contents
SloanLED PrismBEAM24
Installation Guide for 701972-(CC)24P(D,S)(X)1
PrismBEAM24 Sign Builder Illustrated
WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. New installation and LED Retrofit Kit
installation requires knowledge of sign electrical systems. If not qualified,
do not attempt installation. Contact a qualified electrician.
Follow all NEC and local codes. SloanLED PrismBEAM24 is not suitable for
submersion or direct exposure to water for extended periods of time.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de choc électrique. La nouvelle
For New Installation, proceed with Step 1 below. For Retrofit Installations,
begin with Retrofit Instructions on page 3.
New Installation
1. Tools required:
- Measuring tape
- Wire strippers
- Gloves
- Drill
- Screwdriver
WARNING: Use SloanLED PrismBEAM24 with 100 W 24 VDC Power Supply only.
2. Components list:
-
SloanLED PrismBEAM24 assemblies:
Double-sided assemblies: model numbers 701972-(CC)24PD(X)1
Single-sided assemblies: model numbers 701972-(CC)24PS(X)1 -
Power supplies: SloanLED 24 V Class 2 output power supply (refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for appropriate 24 V power supply models)
-
UL approved 18 AWG (1 mm2) or larger diameter supply wire
-
UL approved wire connectors appropriate for wire gauge used
-
Optional: Electrical grade silicone, 4″ (101.6 mm) nylon zip ties, conduit and conduit connectors (water tight if necessary)
3. Install
fluorescent lampholders or SloanLED PrismBEAM24 Brackets (P/N 402607) 12″ (305
mm) center-to-center along returns of cabinet (see Layout Guidelines on page
2).
NOTE: Lamps must be mounted in an enclosed sign. This product is not
suitable for immersion or direct exposure to water for extended periods of
time.
4. Determine lengths and quantities of SloanLED PrismBEAM24 (see Power Supply
capacity table on page 4). Determine quantity of brackets (P/N 402607): Two
(2) per SloanLED PrismBEAM24 assembly.
Lamp Lengths
| Nominal | Actual |
|---|---|
| 18″ (0.46 m) | 15.72″ (0.40 m) |
| 24″ (0.61 m) | 21.72″ (0.55 m) |
| 30″ (0.76 m) | 27.72″ (0.70 m) |
| 36″ (0.91 m) | 33.72″ (0.86 m) |
| 42″ (1.07 m) | 39.72″ (1.01 m) |
| 48″ (1.22 m) | 45.72″ (1.16 m) |
| 60″ (1.52 m) | 57.72″ (1.47 m) |
| 64″ (1.63 m) | 61.72″ (1.57 m) |
| 72″ (1.83 m) | 69.72″ (1.77 m) |
| 84″ (2.13 m) | 81.72″ (2.08 m) |
| 96″ (2.44 m) | 93.72″ (2.38 m) |
| 108″ (2.74 m) | 105.72″ (2.69 m) |
| 117″ (2.97 m) | 114.72″ (2.91 m) |
| 120″ (3.05 m) | 117.72″ (2.99 m) |
NOTE: End cap adds exactly 0.50″ (12.7 mm) to length of extrusion. 6. Insert SloanLED PrismBEAM24 into lampholders or SloanLED PrismBEAM24 Brackets. Support center for lengths 96″ and above. Tip: For easy wire connections, install all lamps in same direction with wire leads on same end. 7. Connections: Product may be connected in series or parallel. End wires should be capped and not tied back to power supply. (NOTE: All connections must be RED STRIPE-TO-RED STRIPE [+] and WHITE-TO-WHITE [-]). 8. Mount power supply: Identify primary wires, secondary wires, and location of mounting tabs. 9. Units may be mounted in any orientation using mounting tabs.
10. Connect primary:
CAUTION! Have a licensed electrician connect primary.
11. Connect to power supply: Using UL Listed electrical connectors, connect
to power supply.
Do not connect power to lamp sockets.
Layout Guidelines
Mount SloanLED PrismBEAM 24 incenterofreturnsindouble- sidedcabinets.Forbestresults,lampsshouldbe≥8″(≥203mm)fromfaceofsign.It’s recommended to test LED density in a sample cabinet to evaluate brightness, uniformity, and color. If you have questions or require assistance in testing, please contact your SloanLED Customer Service Representative.
GENERAL PURPOSE
RETROFIT SIGN CONVERSION.
FOR USE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH KIT INSTRUCTIONS.
KIT IS COMPLETE ONLY WHEN ALL PARTS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PRESENT.
WARNING: Risk of fire or electric shock. Install this kit only in host
signs that have been identified in the installation instructions, and where
the input rating of the retrofit kit does not exceed the input rating of the
sign. Installation of this LED retrofit kit may involve drilling or punching
of holes into the structure of the sign. Check for enclosed wiring and
components to avoid damage to wiring and electrical parts.
CAUTION: Turn off power to sign before inspecting or removing existing light source. Power must remain off while installing LED product.
- Identify sign to be retrofit and ensure branch circuit supplying existing sign are within voltage range for LED power supply.
- Remove existing lighting equipment intended to be replaced, such as neon or fluorescent, and all power supplies, transformers, or ballasts. Remove existing neon and all standoffs to leave an empty sign cabinet. NOTE: All materials removed must be disposed of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Determine suitability and structural integrity of existing sign after removal of existing lighting equipment. If retrofit does not require the making of any new holes, do not make or alter any open holes in an enclosure of wiring or electrical components during kit installation. If existing holes are present in a wet or outdoor location sign, repair and seal any unused openings in the electrical enclosure. Openings greater than 0.5″ (12.7 mm) diameter require a metal patch secured by screws or rivets and caulked with non-hardening caulk. Smaller openings may be sealed with nonhardening caulk.
- Clean inside of sign using non-oil based cleaner. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and ensure inside of sign is dry before proceeding with installation.
- To populate sign, refer to SloanLED PrismBEAM density guidelines as well as power supply capacity chart (page 4) to determine appropriate number of lamps and power supplies. A list of acceptable power supply models is shown in the supplemental “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products”.
- Follow all instructions on pages 1 and 2 under “New Installation” to properly install LED lamps.
- Connect SloanLED PrismBEAM24 assemblies to power supply output as shown on page 2 under “New Installation”.
- Connect power supply input as outlined in power supply installation guide in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes by qualified personnel. Refer to power supply install guide included with power supply for details.
- If required, install disconnect switch in accordance with local, state and national electrical codes by qualified personnel.
WARNING: Use SloanLED PrismBEAM24
100 W 24 VDC Power Supply Capacity Chart
Maximum lamps per power supply (single-sided / double-sided) with 100 W 24 VDC
Power Supply only.
| Maximum lamps per power supply (single-sided / double-sided)
---|---
Power output| 18 in
(0.46 m)| 24 in
(0.61 m)| 30 in
(0.76 m)| 36 in
(0.91 m)| 42 in
(1.07 m)| 48 in
(1.22 m)| 60 in
(1.52 m)| 64 in
(1.63 m)| 72 in
(1.83 m)| 84 in
(2.13 m)| 96 in
(2.44 m)| 108 in
(2.74 m)| 117 in
(2.97 m)| 120 in
(3.05 m)
30 W (EU/ROW ONLY)| 10 / 5| 10 / 5| 7 / 3| 7 / 3| 5 / 2| 4 / 2| 3 / 1| 3 / 1|
3 / 1| 2 / 1| 2 / 1| 1 / 1| 1 / –| 1 / –
60 W| 21 / 10| 21 / 10| 14 / 7| 14 / 7| 10 / 5| 8 / 4| 7 / 3| 7 / 3| 6 / 3| 5
/ 2| 4 / 2| 3 / 1| 3 / 1| 3 / 1
96 W| 36 / 18| 36 / 18| 24 / 12| 24 / 12| 18 / 9| 14 / 7| 12 / 6| 12 / 6| 10 /
5| 9 / 4| 8 / 4| 6 / 3| 6 / 3| 6 / 3
3 × 96 W| 3 × 36 / 18| 3 × 36 / 18| 3 × 24 / 12| 3 × 24 / 12| 3 × 18 / 9| 3 ×
14 / 7| 3 × 12 / 6| 3 × 12 / 6| 3 × 10 / 5| 3 × 9 / 4| 3 × 8 / 4| 3 × 6 / 3| 3
× 6 / 3| 3 × 6 / 3
100 W| 36 / 18| 36 / 18| 24 / 12| 24 / 12| 18 / 9| 14 / 7| 12 / 6| 12 / 6| 10
/ 5| 9 / 4| 8 / 4| 6 / 3| 6 / 3| 6 / 3
150 W (EU/ROW ONLY)| 54 / 26| 54 / 26| 35 / 17| 35 / 17| 26 / 13| 21 / 10| 17
/ 8| 17 / 8| 15 / 7| 13 / 6| 11 / 5| 9 / 4| 8 / 4| 8 / 4
Power used per lamp in Watts:| 2.5 /5.1 W| 2.5 /5.1 W| 3.8 /7.6 W| 3.8 /7.6 W|
5.1 /10.2 W| 6.4 /12.7 W| 7.6 /15.3 W| 7.6 /15.3 W| 8.9 /17.8 W| 10.2 /20.4 W|
11.5 /22.9 W| 14.0 /28.0 W| 15.3 /30.5 W| 15.3 /30.5 W
Capacities based on 90% of power supply output.
NOTE: Refer to “SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products” for
appropriate 24 V power supply models.
Scan QR code to download SloanLED Power Supply Guide for Sign Products
https://sloanled.com/PowerSupplyGuideForSignProducts
Extension of Power Supply Leads
If longer lead wire from power supply to LED product is needed, an
extension can be used. Extension should be kept as short as possible, i.e.,
under 15 ft use 18 AWG UL Listed PLTC (4.6 m for 1 mm² PLTC) or under 50 ft
use 14 AWG UL Listed PLTC (15.2 m for 2.5 mm² PLTC).
Troubleshooting
Entire box/cabinet or product does not light after complete installation.|
Check connection from power supply lead to first lamp. Make sure polarity of
connections made at power supply lead and any jumper wire is correct. Power
supply outputs should be connected RED-TO-RED STRIPE (+) and BLACK-TO-WHITE
(-).
---|---
Still does not light.| Check output voltage of power supply using a voltmeter.
Output voltage should be DC 24.0 V ± 0.5 V. If there is no output voltage,
have a licensed electrician check input voltage. Make sure power supply is
connected correctly and getting primary power. If power supply is connected
properly and getting primary power and there is still no output voltage, try a
different power supply.
Still does not light.| If power supply is getting primary power and lamps
don’t light, there may be a short in secondary wiring. Check all connections
and cap all loose wires.
The beginning of a lamp lights, but entire lamp does not light or lights
intermittently.| Primary cause of a portion of a lamp not lighting or lighting
intermittently is a bad connection or reverse polarity connection between
lamps that light and lamps that don’t light. Check this connection.
One lamp does not light, but all others in cabinet light.| SloanLED
PrismBEAM24 is designed so if one lamp fails, it will not cause entire
box/cabinet to go out. If one lamp does not light, but all others do, replace
this lamp with a new one.
Customer service and technical support
SloanLED Headquarters
5725 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, USA
888.747.4LED (888.747.4533) • info@SloanLED.com
SloanLED.com
SloanLED Europe b.v.
Argonstraat 110, 2718 SN Zoetermeer, NL
+31 88 12 44 900 • Europe@SloanLED.com
P/N 402561 Rev D 2022-10-11