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DMX  

input

AL Driver 

200/400/800 

unit

Note: A maximum cable 

size of 14 AWG

 

(2.081mm

2

can be used directly within the 
terminal block contacts.

On all models, each port can support a maximum of 

6.6A

, however, the maximum overall 

load across all ports must not exceed the following: 

 

AL Driver 200 

AL Driver 400 

AL Driver 800

Maximum overall current 

8A 

16.5A 

33A

Flex Tube SC (red or amber) 

3 spools 

6 spools 

10 spools

Flex Tube SC (all others) 

2 spools 

4.5 spools 

9 spools

Flex Tube DW 

2 spools 

4.5 spools 

9 spools

Flex Tube Spectrum 

2 spools 

4 spools 

8.5 spools

Note: SC and DW spools are 23 feet (7m) maximum. Spectrum spools are 19.6 feet (6m) maximum

FLEX TUBE 

SC

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DW

 / 

SPECTRUM

   

DIMMED (0-10V, DALI OR DMX CONTROL)

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 Tube strips. All three 
models are connected and configured in similar ways; it is the number of ports and total 
overall current capacity that varies.

Flex Tube DW

Flex Tube SC

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SC, DW OR SPECTRUM - DIMMED (0-10V, DALI OR DMX)

Summary of Contents for Flex Tube DW G2

Page 1: ...Flex Tube SC DW and Spectrum User guide GEN 2...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...d controlling Flex Tubes 11 Link cable guidelines 11 Single Color Non Dim 11 Single Color Dimmed 0 10V or TRIAC ELV 12 Single Color Dimmed 0 10V or DMX 13 Spectrum Dimmed DMX 14 SC DW or Spectrum Dimm...

Page 4: ...W models RGBW W 3000K or 4000K Spectrum models Please see page 3 for option details A range of dimming driver and static power supply options are available from Acclaim Lighting See the section Connec...

Page 5: ...er code as follows F2 22 XA N Bend LED emitter color Feed B 2200K D 2700K E 3000K F 3500K G 4000K J 5700K M Red N Green O Blue P Amber Q RGBW W 3000K R RGBW W 4000K X DW 2200 to 5700K Feed Right side...

Page 6: ...ed vertical or horizontal curve model dependent TAKE GREAT CARE TO AVOID DAMAGE DURING INSTALLATION Flex Tubes will provide many years of reliable service however they contain delicate components whic...

Page 7: ...ng in a failed product When unpacking from the supplied box always extract the Flex Tube by carefully pulling it out through the intended box opening Never pull the Flex Tube up from the coil Keep the...

Page 8: ...axis only to a minimum bend radius of 5 9 150mm Minimum bend radius 5 9 150mm F2B F2N F2H MODELS Horizontal bend only F2U F2M F2J MODELS Vertical bend only Minimum bend radius 5 9 150mm IMPORTANT Do n...

Page 9: ...ucial connections and or damage the waterproof seal Take great care not to pull the feed cable outward from the tube or bend it sharply in any direction Minimum cable bend radius 1 57 40mm Note Each f...

Page 10: ...ith wall plugs If you need to source alternative screws be aware that the limited space within the mount channel restricts the screws used to the following dimensions 2 Attach the mount channel to the...

Page 11: ...nting inverted or vertically we recommend that you add dots of silicone sealant Dow Corning 799 1199 or equivalent at regular intervals between the sides of the Flex Tube and the inside faces of the m...

Page 12: ...ons as you do so As bends are applied to the channel ensure that the silicone seal on the segmented side is free to move along the channel The silicone seal on that side has an excess length to allow...

Page 13: ...these guidelines Up to 40 feet 12m 18 AWG 0 823mm2 Up to 100 feet 30 5m 14 AWG 2 081mm2 Up to 180 feet 55m 12 AWG 3 309mm2 In all cases ensure that the voltage drop at the fixture end of the link cab...

Page 14: ...verse phase dimmed mains feed Link cables require 2 cores See cable recommendations on page 11 A maximum of 23 7m can be driven per output line on each MLE driver MLE96 part MLE96 24DC UD 1 x 23 7m ma...

Page 15: ...tions for a given DMX address EXTERNAL DIMMING CONTROL To select external control ensure that switch 10 is ON Note The DMX and analog 0 10V 1 10V inputs are both active in this mode so it is important...

Page 16: ...r 4 part ALD004 APS 300 24 IP 24V power supply The AL Driver 4 module controls a single circuit of RGB or RGBW LED tape either under control of an external DMX signal or using standalone color mixes o...

Page 17: ...Driver 400 AL Driver 800 Maximum overall current 8A 16 5A 33A Flex Tube SC red or amber 3 spools 6 spools 10 spools Flex Tube SC all others 2 spools 4 5 spools 9 spools Flex Tube DW 2 spools 4 5 spool...

Page 18: ...PECTED Check that power is correctly applied to the fixture and that there is no damage to the power input cord Check that the connections to the feed cable have the correct polarity Check that the DM...

Page 19: ...m 6 56 166 6mm to 19 6 6m Voltage 24VDC Power SC 3 56W per foot 12W per meter except red amber 2 43W per foot 8W per meter DW 3 56W per foot 12W per meter Spectrum 4 57W per foot 15W per meter Lumen m...

Page 20: ...0 37 9 5 mm 0 63 mm 16 0 39 mm 10 0 26 6 5mm 0 37 9 5mm 0 67 mm 17 0 63 mm 16 DIMENSIONS FLEX TUBE Rear feed F2 225 XA N End feed F2 226 XA N Left side feed F2 224 XA N Right side feed F2 222 XA N No...

Page 21: ...6 56 2m F2CH2000 Slot spacing On 1m and 2m lengths of both channel types the screw slots are spaced at 200mm 7 87 centers five slots on 1m lengths and ten slots on 2m lengths Recessed mounting channel...

Page 22: ...OUNTING CHANNEL for use only with horizontal bend models F2B F2N F2H 1 6 0 5m F2FCH500 3 28 1m F2FCH1000 0 78 mm 20 0 28 mm 7 0 78 mm 20 0 39 mm 10 0 04 mm 1 0 16 4 mm Note The 0 16 4mm mounting holes...

Page 23: ...21 www acclaimlighting com DIMENSIONS MLE DRIVER 96 Weight 3 1 lbs 1 4kg 0 85 21 5mm 5 24 133 mm 4 13 105 mm 7 64 194 mm 1 57 mm 40 0 79 20 mm 5 98 152 mm 0 83 21 mm 0 75 mm 19 3 82 97 mm 0 85 mm 21 5...

Page 24: ...ight 288 5 7 lbs 2 6kg 6 61 168 mm 11 02 280 mm 2 01 51 mm 5 51 140 mm 1 26 mm 32 1 26 mm 32 1 26 mm 32 1 26 mm 32 1 26 mm 32 1 26 mm 32 1 75 5mm 44 0 31 mm 8 0 87 mm 22 5 59 142 mm 1 89 48 mm 0 85 mm...

Page 25: ...Data Data DC 6 24V 5A Data Data GND GND GND GND GND 0 10V 1 10V 0 10V 1 10V DC 6 12V 5A DC 24V 4A IN THRU OUTPUT ON 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 1 3 19 81mm 3 54 90mm 1 57 40mm 0 78 20mm DMX Address Setti...

Page 26: ...claimlighting com DIMENSIONS AL DRIVER 200 Weight 5 29 lbs 2 4kg A L D R I V E R 2 0 0 C 2 2 4 V DALI DOWN UP OK DMX RDM 0 10V POWER 3 15 80mm 3 94 100 mm 10 28 261 mm 11 81 300 mm 0 55 14mm 0 31 8mm...

Page 27: ...5 www acclaimlighting com DALI AL DRIVER 400 C2 24V DOWN UP OK DMX RDM 0 10V POWER 3 15 80mm 5 91 150mm 11 5 292mm 13 4 340mm 0 55 14mm 0 31 8mm 9 06 230mm Weight 8 4 lbs 3 8kg DIMENSIONS AL DRIVER 40...

Page 28: ...26 www acclaimlighting com DALI AL DRIVER 800 C2 24V DOWN UP OK DMX RDM 0 10V POWER 4 100mm 8 7 220mm 13 9 352mm 15 8 400mm 0 55 14mm 0 31 8mm 10 7 270mm Weight 14 4 lbs 6 5kg DIMENSIONS AL DRIVER 800...

Page 29: ...rd party items not manufactures by Acclaim lighting During the period specified above Acclaim Lighting will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and...

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