led systems for signage - Osram Sylvania

LED SYSTEMS FOR SIGNAGE 

Signage Applications 

Channel Letters 

Channel letter signs range in size and depth from a few 

inches to several feet. Channel letters utilize custom bent 

metal or plastic to fashion channels in the shape of a letter. 

The channel is covered with a translucent plastic face, 

often a colored acrylic, which is typically backlit by LEDs or 

neon sources mounted to the back of the channel. 

Box Sign 

Halo Signs 

Frequently free-standing and double-sided, box signs, also 

known as cabinet signs, exist in a variety of shapes and 

sizes. The face of a box sign is made of a translucent 

plastic and often displays colored graphics and designs 

made from vinyl or paint. The face is supported only by the 

walls of the box sign and is illuminated from behind by a 

light source mounted at the rear wall of the cabinet. 

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Halo signs are channel letter signs that project light behind 

them, causing the light to reflect off of the sign's mounting 

surface creating a silhouette of the letter, or a "halo" of 

light. The construction of a halo letter is very similar to that 

of a channel letter, but the light emitted from the channel is 

thrown back towards the wall instead of forward through an 

acrylic. Halo letters may also have a backlit acrylic face in 

addition to the halo effect.

Point of Purchase 

In an environment where manufacturers are trying to 

differentiate themselves, a point of purchase sign is a 

great way to highlight products, draw attention and 

drive sales. In almost any retail establishment these 

signs are abundant, and can be found in various 

sizes, shapes and styles. Point of purchase signs 

most often utilize some form of back lighting, but 

occasionally utilize other forms of illumination. 

Edge Lit 

Border Lighting 

Edge lit signs are made of a translucent material which is 

illuminated by a light source placed adjacent to one or more of 

the edges of the sign. The light travels through the sign material 

and the sign lights up as the light escapes from the front, back, 

and sides. Edge lit signs can employ the use of colored vinyl and 

graphics, or can be translucent or clear with the sign message 

engraved in the sign material, which shines as the light is 

scattered when it strikes the engraving from the inside of the 

material. 


Long, linear runs of acrylic-faced channels are often used as 

an architectural enhancement for many different types of 

border lighting. Border lighting is usually colored and typically 

back lit by neon, fluorescent, or LED light sources. The width 

and depth of the channel can vary greatly. Some border 

lighting use only neon tubing without being enclosed in a 

channel, exposed directly to the surrounding environment. 

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BACKlight 2 nd BACKlight 2 Generation Modules 

nd Generation Modules 

signage. Currently, there are four versions of BACKlight available: BACKlight 2 Generation 

(BL02 and BL04) and BACKlight 2 nd BACKlight LED modules are ideally suited to fit the typical contours and curves used in 

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signage. Currently, there are four versions of BACKlight available: BACKlight 2 

Generation Protect (BL02 and BL04). They provide 

uniform illumination of diffusing materials used in signage. 

nd Generation 

(BL02 and BL04) and BACKlight 2 nd Generation Protect (BL02 and BL04). They provide 

uniform illumination of diffusing materials used in signage. 

BACKlight 2 nd Generation Protect BL02 

� Chain design allows for easy retrofit or 

installation in new signs 

� Long service life: up to 100,000 hours 

for colors and 50,000 hours for white 

when temperature at Tc points is 

maintained at 40ºC 

� Two 23.6 foot LED modules per reel. 

Total length per reel is 47.2 feet. 

� 120º beam angle provides uniform light 

distribution in channel letter signs 

� IP66 rated 

� RoHS compliant 

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� Dimmable using OPTOTRONIC® 

OT-DIM control module 

� Mounting holes allow for 

installation by screw, rivet, or 

snap-in mounting accessories 

� Low power consumption – 0.7 to 

0.9 watts per foot 

� Optimally paired with 

OPTOTRONIC ® 10.5Vdc power 

supplies 

� Listed in UL � Sign Components 

Manual (SAM) 

BACKlight 2 nd Generation Protect BL02 

� Chain design allows for easy retrofit or 

installation in new signs 

� Long service life: up to 50,000 hours 

when temperature at Tc points is 


� Two 11.8ft LED modules per reel. 

Total length per reel is 23.6 feet. 

� 120º beam angle provides uniform light 

distribution in channel letter signs 

� IP66 rated 


� Dimmable using 

OPTOTRONIC ® OT-DIM control 

module 




� Low power consumption 1.8 

watts per foot 



supplies 


Manual (SAM)

BACKlight 2 nd Generation BL02 

� Two 15.75 foot modules per reel. 

Total length per reel is 31.5 feet 

� A complete reel has 120 circuit 

boards with 2 LEDs connected by 

flexible wire 

� Conformally coated to protect 

against moisture, condensation 

and dripping water 

� Can be easily cut into custom 

lengths 




� 120º beam angle provides uniform 

light distribution in channel letter 

signs 

� Long service life up: up to 100,000 

hours for colors and 50,00 hours for 

white when temperature at Tc point 

is maintained at 40ºC 

� Minimal heat generation 


Manual (SAM) 




supplies 

BACKlight 2 nd Generation BL04 

� Two 8 foot modules per reel. Total 

length per reel is 16 feet 

� A complete reel has 60 circuit 

boards with 4 LEDs connected by 

flexible wires 

� Conformally coated to protect 

against moisture, condensation, 

and dripping water 

� Wire interconnects allow for 

flexible mounting 





� 120º beam angle provides 

uniform light distribution in 

channel letter signs 

� Long service life: up to 100,000 

hours for colors and 50,00 hours 

for white when temperature at Tc 

point is maintained at 40ºC 



Manual (SAM) 




supplies 

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Hi-Flux LED Modules 

These versatile systems package hi-flux LED light sources in an extremely flat module enabling 

you to design smaller, sleeker signs. 

HF²Chain 

� Uses hi-flux white LEDs for maximum illumination 

� Available in a 12 foot chain with 18 metal circuit boards 

� 120º beam angle provides uniform light distribution in channel 

letter signs 

� Mounting holes allow for installation by screw, rivet, or snap-in 

mounting accessories 

� Chain can be subdivided every three boards totaling 2 feet. 


� Dimmable 

� UL2108 Listing as well as UL � Sign Components Manual (SAM) 

listing helps ensure easy and safe system installation 

� Optimally paired with OPTOTRONIC ® 24Vdc power supplies 

HF²X 

HF²Stick XB Sx-Series S4 

� Compact hi-flux LED light source with an on-board optic 

� Higher efficacy than incandescent or halogen light sources 

� Pre-wired with 7.9 inch polarized cables 

� Available with optional integrated optics in 12º, 30º, 60º, and 120º 

� Extremely small in size: diameter = 20.01mm 

� Long service life: up to 50,000 hours when temperature at Tc point is 


� Listed in the UL � Sign Components Manual (SAM) 


� Optimally paired with OPTOTRONIC ® , constant current power supplies 

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� High brightness LED package for high efficiency and 

performance 

� Easy board-to-board connectors with integrated pins 

� Service life up to 50,000 hours when temperature at Tc point is 


� Dimmable with OPTOTRONIC® OT-DIM 

� Mounting holes allow for installation by screw, rivet, or snap-in 

mounting accessories 

� RoHS Compliant 

� UL � 2108 Listed which helps to ensure easy and safe system 

installation 

� Optimally paired with OPTOTRONIC ® 24Vdc power supplies

LINEARlight FLEX � LINEARlight FLEX Modules 

� Modules 


The LINEARlight FLEX modules offer exciting new possibilities for signage applications and 

for optimal solutions requiring precise backlighting of complex contours. 

There are currently three versions of the LINEARlight FLEX modules, TOPLED � , SIDELED � There are currently three versions of the LINEARlight FLEX modules, TOPLED and POWER FLEX. 

� , SIDELED � and POWER FLEX. 

The TOPLED and POWER FLEX modules offer direct lighting that emits from the top of the module. The 

SIDELED module emits light from the side which is best suited for illuminating signage with indirect lighting. The 

end result is an attractive gleam of light that is seen around the contour of the sign, usually referred to as the 

“Corona Effect” or Halo lighting. 

LINEARlight FLEX SIDELED 

� Available on 13.8 foot reels 

� Each reel consists of 300 LEDs 


� Self-adhesive backing allows for 

easy installation 

� Smaller sections can made when 

cutting the marked position on the 

module 

LINEARlight POWER FLEX 

�� High brightness, flexible, linear 

LED alternatives to conventional 

sources 



�� Can be conventionally field cut 

with scissors every 6 LEDs 

� Smallest unit can be 2.2 inches 

� 120º beam angle 



supplies 

� Available in white (4700K, 

5400K, 6500K) 

LINEARlight FLEX TOPLED 

� Available on 27.5 foot reels 

� Each reel consists of 600 LEDs 




� Smaller sections can be made 

when cutting the marked 

position on the module 

� Long life: Up to 50,000 hours when 

temperature at Tc point is 




OPTOTRONIC ® 24Vdc power 

supplies 

� Smallest unit can be 5.5 inches 



OPTOTRONIC ® 24Vdc power 

supplies 

� Available in green, blue, yellow, 

red and white (4700K, 5400K, 

6500K) 

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LED Systems for Signage 

SYLVANIA OPTOTRONIC ® control gear. 

A perfect match is characterized by the fact that everything is coordinated down to the last 

detail. It’s the same with LED modules and control gear from SYLVANIA. In order to be able to 

offer intelligent and economical systems for a wide range of applications, SYLVANIA 

develops all the components in house, thus ensuring optimum functionality and efficiency. 

For additional power supply information 

please reference the Product Information 

Bulletins: 

� ECS028 

� ECS049 

� ECS050 

� ECS052 

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OPTOTRONIC with IP6X protection. 

� Control gear for outdoor applications with 

IP64 or IP65 protection (OPTOTRONIC OT6 

CE and OT12 LE with IP65 rated and 

OPTOTRONIC OT50 E and OT 75E with 

IP64) 

� Output voltage 10.5Vdc or 24Vdc; 

electronically stabilized, constant DC 

voltage 

� Several modules can be connected in 

parallel within the specified output range 

� Safe operation thanks to electrical isolation 

between primary side and the secondary 

side (SELV equivalent) 

� Operation at ambient temperatures from - 

25ºC to +60ºC 

� Intelligent power matching for LED modules 

(Smart Power Supply) on OPTOTRONIC 

OT50 E and OT75 E

Beauty and efficiency. 

Illuminated advertising in the 

Yorkdale Y signage application. 

LED Systems for Signage 

The signage at the Yorkdale Shopping Center in Toronto showcases the impressive 

performance of LED technology. SYLVANIA BACKlight modules provide even illumination, 

a pleasant light effect, and a reduction in energy consumption by 74%. 

Before: The Yorkdale sign using cold cathode lamps on the front of 

nearly 60 foot glass atrium. Lamp failure was a persistent problem. 

Approximately 1,000 BACKlight LED modules and 120 10.5Vdc 50W 

OPTOTRONIC® units were installed. 

The 120º beam angle of the BACKlight modules allows the 

modules to be positioned close to the cover. This ensures uniform 

illumination and a thinner contour for the sign. 

After: The Yorkdale sign illuminated with the LED lighting solution 

from SYLVANIA. Energy consumption was reduced by 74% and, 

equally important, the overall look was now much more attractive. 

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Item 

Number 

Technical Data 

BACKlight 2G Protect BL02 

Product Description 

Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70317 BLP/BL02/W3F-865 47.2 FT 47.24 240 44 10.5 4.2 White 6500 K 880 18.6 

70254 BLP/470/BL02/B2 47.2 FT 5/CS 1/SKU 47.24 240 32 10.5 3.0 Blue 470 nm 286 6.1 

70245 BLP/617/BL02/A1 47.2 FT 

Item 

Number 

BACKlight 2G BL02 


47.24 240 38 10.5 3.6 

Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Amber 

Red 

Color 

Lumens/ft 

617 nm 600 12.7 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70278 B2GBL02LW3F8654724FT 47.24 240 44 10.5 4.2 White 6500 K 880 18.6 

Lumens/ft 

70272 B2G/BL02S/W3-865 31.5FT 31.5 240 44 10.5 4.2 White 6500 K 880 27.9 

70235 B2G/633/BL02/S1-31.5FT 31.5 240 38 

10.5 

3.6 

Super 

Red 633 nm 490 15.6 

70175 B2G/617/BL02/A2 31.5 FT 31.5 240 38 

10.5 

3.6 

Amber 

Red 617 nm 1180 37.5 

70236 B2G/606/BL02/O1-31.5FT 31.5 240 38 10.5 3.6 Orange 606 nm 980 31.1 

70237 B2G/587/BL02/Y2-31.5FT 31.5 240 38 10.5 3.6 Yellow 587 nm 980 31.1 

70238 B2G/525/BL02/T2-31.5FT 31.5 240 32 10.5 3.0 Green 525 nm 430 13.7 

70239 B2G/470/BL02/B1-31.5FT 31.5 240 32 10.5 3.0 Blue 470 nm 100 3.2 

Item 

Number 

BACKlight 2G Protect BL04 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70355 BLP/BL04/W3F-865 11.8FT 23.62 240 44 10.5 4.2 White 6500 K 880 37.3 

Item 

Number 

BACKlight 2G BL04 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70279 B2GBL04LW3F8652362FT 23.62 240 44 10.5 4.2 White 6500 K 880 37.3 

70173 BACKLIGHT2G/BL04ST/W2-865 15.75FT 15.75 240 38 10.5 3.6 White 6500 K 520 33.0 

70172 BACKLIGHT2G/525/BL04ST/T2 15.75FT 15.75 240 32 10.5 3.0 Green 525 nm 430 27.3 

70171 BACKLIGHT2G470BL04STB115.75FT 15.75 240 32 10.5 3.0 Blue 470 nm 100 6.3 

Item 

Number 

HF²Chain 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70400 HF2CHAIN/36/W4-865/HE 12 36 26 24 2.2 White 6500 K 1850 154 

70179 HF2CHAIN/36/W3-835 12 36 52 24 2.2 White 3500 K 1320 110.0 

70177 HF2Chain/SB/02/W3-835 2 3 24 0.2 White 3500 K 74 

70165 HF2CHAIN/36/W3-865 12 FT 12 36 52 24 2.2 White 6500 K 1320 110.0 

70234 HF2Chain/SB/02/W3-865 2 3 24 0.2 White 6500 K 74 

Item 

Number 

LINEARlight FLEX SIDELED 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70090 LNRFLXSD/LM11A-W3-847 13.8 300 31.5 10.5 3.0 White 4700 K 1000 72.5 



10 

Lumens/ft 

Lumens/ft 

Lumens/ft 

Lumens/ft

Item 

Number 

LINEARlight FLEX TOPLED 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70266 LNRFLXTP/LM10A/W3F-727 27.5 600 72 24 3.0 White 2700 K 1850 67.3 


70327 LNRFLXTP/LM10A/W3F-835 27.5 600 86.4 24 3.6 White 3500 K 2350 85.5 


Lumens/ft 

70291 LNRFLXTP/LM10A/W3F-854 27.5 600 86.4 24 3.6 White 

Amber 

5400 K 2000 72.7 

70135 LINEARFLEXTOP/617/OS/LM10A/A127.5FT 27.5 600 72 24 3.0 Red 617 nm 1620 58.9 

70061 LINEARFLEXTOP/587/OS/LM10A/Y127.5FT 27.5 600 72 24 3.0 Yellow 587 nm 1290 46.9 

70063 LINEARFLEXTOP/525/OS/LM10A/T127.5FT 27.5 600 72 24 3.0 Green 525 nm 1200 43.6 

70320 LLFLXTP/LM10A-B2 27.5 600 48 24 2.0 Blue 470 nm 460 16.7 

Item 

Number 

LINEARlight POWER FLEX 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70268 LNRPWRFLX/LM10P/W3/727 9 120 72 24 3.0 White 2700 K 1500 166.7 

70331 LNRPWRFLX/LM10P-W3F-830 9 120 72 24 3.0 White 3000 K 1900 211.1 



70098 LNRPWRFLX/LM10P/W3F-854 9 120 72 24 2.0 White 5400 K 1400 155.6 

Item 

Number 

HF²Stick XB SX Series 


Length 

(ft) 

No of 

LEDs 

Power 

(W) 

Voltage 

(Vdc) 

Current 

(Amps) 

Color 

Color Temp 

Wavelength 

Min Initial 

Lumens 

(lm) 

70359 HF2STICKXB/830/S4 1 4 3.7 24 154.0 White 3000 K 216 216.0 




Item 

Number 

HF²X 

Product Description Power (W) 

Current 

(mA) 

Beam 

Angle 

Intensity 

(cd) 

Color 

Temp 

70192 HF2X/120/DX1-W3-733-L12 1.2 350 12 450 3300 K 

70193 HF2X/30/DX1-W3-733-L30 1.2 350 30 75 3300 K 

70194 HF2X/120/DX1-W3-733-L60 1.2 350 60 22 3300 K 

70164 HF2X/120/DX1-W3-733 1.2 350 120 10 3300 K 

70201 HF2X/12/W3-854 1.2 350 12 675 5400 K 

70202 HF2X/30/W3-854 1.2 350 30 110 5400 K 

70191 HF2X/60/W3-854 1.2 350 60 33 5400 K 

70184 HF2X/120/W3-854 1.2 350 120 15 5400 K 

Technical Data 

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Lumens/ft 

Lumens/ft

OSRAM is a registered trademark of OSRAM GmbH. 

SYLVANIA is a registered trademark of OSRAM SYLVANIA. 

TOPLED, SIDELED, LINEARlight FLEX, and OPTOTRONIC are registered trademarks of OSRAM GbmH, used under license. 

Specifications subject to change without notice. 

Certain Photography Paul Picone © 2009 PICorp. 

�2009 OSRAM SYLVANIA 4/09 

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