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<strong>LED</strong> Installation Tips<br />

Some things <strong>to</strong> consider when configuring y<strong>our</strong> <strong>LED</strong> lighting solution.<br />

12-24V Power<br />

Dimming<br />

All of <strong>Diode</strong> <strong>LED</strong>’s products are 12V or 24V DC, while standard household<br />

electricity is 120V AC. Our power supplies convert 120V AC power<br />

<strong>to</strong> 12V-24V DC power. We have f<strong>our</strong> types of power supplies: Hard-<br />

Wired Non-Dimmable Drivers, Hard-Wired Dimmable Drivers, Plug-<br />

In Adapters, and Portable Battery Packs. (See pages 72-78.)<br />

All of <strong>Diode</strong> <strong>LED</strong>’s lights are dimmable, except for the SUNSPOT Module<br />

Light. Dimming <strong>LED</strong> lights can be achieved in three ways:<br />

1) Connect <strong>our</strong> Inline Dimmer Switch (p. 74) between the <strong>LED</strong> light and<br />

a Plug-In Adapter or Hard-Wired Non-Dimmable Driver.<br />

2) Connect a Hard-Wired Dimmable Driver (p. 75) between the <strong>LED</strong> light<br />

and a 120V AC magnetic low voltage dimmer switch.<br />

3) Connect <strong>our</strong> REIGN 12V/24V Dimmer Switch (p. 73) between the<br />

<strong>LED</strong> light and a Hard-Wired Non-Dimmable Driver. The Reign switch<br />

fits in<strong>to</strong> a standard wall outlet.<br />

Wet Location<br />

Each of <strong>our</strong> wet location products have an IP Rating, which describes<br />

the level of “ingress protection” of solid particles and liquids. Waterproof<br />

lights are for outdoor, wet location use, but not recommended as submersible.<br />

Our wet location products are not recommended for use in or<br />

around treated, chlorinated or salt water.<br />

Style<br />

Voltage Drop<br />

The <strong>LED</strong> industry is fast-paced and expanding rapidly. <strong>LED</strong> products<br />

are continuously being improved upon in ever-shortening manufacturing<br />

cycles. <strong>LED</strong> color and product appearance can change from order <strong>to</strong><br />

order. Please note that variation in color temperature is commonly +/-<br />

250k and brightness is +/- 10%. <strong>Diode</strong> <strong>LED</strong> cannot guarantee <strong>to</strong> match<br />

existing installed product for subsequent orders or replace the product<br />

exactly <strong>to</strong> match the product you are replacing in product appearance,<br />

color, or brightness. Specifications are subject <strong>to</strong> change without notice.<br />

“Voltage drop” is a gradual lessening of power through a wire over a long<br />

distance. The farther the light is from the power s<strong>our</strong>ce, the more voltage<br />

drop will occur. Voltage drop becomes a significant fac<strong>to</strong>r in any <strong>LED</strong><br />

light application when the distance between the lights and the power<br />

s<strong>our</strong>ce is greater than 20 feet.<br />

To minimize voltage drop, you can use a thicker gauge wire; use multiple<br />

smaller power s<strong>our</strong>ces throughout a large installation; or extend the wiring<br />

between 120V power and the 12V or 24V driver, rather than between<br />

the 12V-24V driver and the light. For more tips, see page 79 or visit the<br />

Tools & Res<strong>our</strong>ces section on www.<strong>Diode</strong><strong>LED</strong>.com.<br />

Working<br />

with RGB<br />

In order <strong>to</strong> take advantage of the full color capabilities of <strong>our</strong> SPEC-<br />

TRUM and DAZZLE High Output RGB Strip Lights, SPLASH Series<br />

RGB Wall Washers,TRUE FOCUS RGB Tube Lights, and CASCADE<br />

Wet Location RGB Light Bars, all of <strong>our</strong> color-changing products need<br />

an RGB Color Controller. If you’re creating an installation with RGB strip<br />

light longer than 16 feet, you’ll need an RGB Signal Amplifier <strong>to</strong> amplify<br />

the color controlling signal and the power for every 16 foot section.<br />

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