Acclaim Lighting Flex Tube SC G2 User manual

www.acclaimlighting.com Flex Tube [SC, DW and Spectrum]
User guide
GEN 2

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................... 2
Welcome 2
Safety, maintenance and cleaning 2
Bends, feeds and colors 3
INSTALLATION.......................................... 4
Take great care to avoid damage during installation 4
Two person install 4
Unpacking 5
Bending Flex Tubes 6
Cable care 7
Mounting channel kits 8
Surface and recessed 8
Flexible 10
Connecting and 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 - Dimmed (0-10V, DALI or DMX) 15
FURTHER INFORMATION............................ 16
Troubleshooting 16
Specifications 17
Dimensions 18
Flex Tube 18
Mounting channels - surface and recessed 19
Mounting channels - flexible 20
MLE Driver 96 21
MLE Drivers 192 and 288 22
AL Driver 1 and 4 23
AL Driver 200 24
AL Driver 400 25
AL Driver 800 26
Limited product warranty 27

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome to the Flex Tube Gen 2 range from Acclaim Lighting. These compact and flexible
LED powered strips produce a greatly homogenized light output along their full length
to provide a viable alternative to other linear light sources, such as neon or cold cathode.
Designed from the outset for external applications, Flex Tube strips are rated to IP68 and are
built to order, in lengths ranging up to 22.96 feet (7m) - for Spectrum models the maximum
length is 19.6 feet (6m).
In addition to the length, models are categorized by three core options:
•The axis in which the tube can be curved,
•The direction of entry for the power feed, and
•The color of the LED emitters:
White: 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K or 5700K
◊ Red
◊ Green
◊ Blue
◊ Amber
◊ Dynamic white (2200K to 5700K) - DW 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 “Connecting and controlling Flex Tubes” on page 11 and also
www.acclaimlighting.com for further details.
SAFETY
•When fixtures are mounted off-ground, ensure they are securely fitted to an appropriate
mounting surface.
•Ensure that the power input is supplied from a correctly fused, earthed and
environmentally protected location.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always isolate mains power before starting maintenance operations.
•Ensure that all mounting (and device) screws/bolts are fully tight and free of corrosion.
•Ensure there is no deformation to the housing, lenses or fixing points.
•Check that all power supply cables are free from physical damage or material fatigue.
•Use only genuine spare parts supplied by Acclaim Lighting.
CLEANING
•Use a moist, lint-free cloth when cleaning each fixture.
•Never use alcohol or solvents.
SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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BENDS, FEEDS AND COLORS
Flex Tube strips are available with two bend options, four choices of power feed and
multiple LED emitter colors, which can be mixed in any combination to suit your installation.
The overall order code is arranged as follows:
The bend and feed options affect the order code as follows:
F2#-22#-XA#N
Bend
LED emitter color :
Feed
B2200K
D2700K
E3000K
F3500K
G4000K
J5700K
MRed
NGreen
OBlue
PAmber
QRGBW (W=3000K)¹
RRGBW (W=4000K)¹
XDW (2200 to 5700K)²
Feed: Right side
F2#-222-XA#N
Feed: Rear
F2#-225-XA#N
Feed: End
F2#-226-XA#N
Feed: Left side
F2#-224-XA#N
Bend: Horizontal
Single Color: F2B-22#-XA#N
DW: F2N-22#-XA#N
Spectrum: F2H-22#-XA#N
Bend: Vertical
Single Color: F2U-22#-XA#N
DW: F2M-22#-XA#N
Spectrum: F2J-22#-XA#N
All listed color options are
for SC models except:
¹ (Spectrum) and
² (Dynamic White).

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INSTALLATION
TWO PERSON INSTALL
•Installation requires two people in order to prevent
potentially damaging bends or kinks.
•Do not attempt to install Flex Tube into the mount channel alone
or allow the Flex Tube to bend in the opposite plane from the
intended 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 which are prone to damage if handled incorrectly or treated roughly. Please
read and follow all of the directions given on these four pages before attempting to install
any Flex Tube:
•Two person install - see below.
•Unpacking - see page 5.
•Bending Flex Tubes - see page 6.
•Cable care - see page 7.

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UNPACKING
CAUTION: Each Flex Tube contains a delicate LED emitter tape which is designed to
bend in one plane only (model dependent). Always take great care to avoid twists
and kinks or bends in the opposite plane from the intended vertical or horizontal
curvature. Damage can be caused by incorrect handling, resulting 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 Flex Tube as straight as possible prior to installing into the mount channel.
•Never bend the Flex Tube more than 15Ofrom straight (in the opposite plane from the
intended vertical or horizontal curve - model dependent).
•Installation requires two people in order to prevent potentially damaging bends or kinks.
See “Two person install” on page 4.

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BENDING FLEX TUBES
Flex Tubes are designed to be bent in one 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 not twist; or bend in the
wrong direction. Damage will be
caused to the internal circuitry.

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CABLE CARE
Treat the Flex Tube feed cable with care to avoid
damage. Please pay particular attention where
the cable enters the body of the tube. Failure
to do so may break crucial 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 feed cable has a
metal-encased joint roughly 5”
(130mm) from the inlet, which
must not be removed.
Max Ø
0.59” (15mm)
Do not subject the
feed cable to a bend
radius less than 1.57”
(40mm) anywhere
along its length.

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MOUNTING CHANNEL KITS
SURFACE AND RECESSED
These kits are used to mount Flex Tube strips onto/into solid surfaces.
KIT CONTENTS
TO USE A MOUNTING CHANNEL KIT
1 Use appropriate screws and fixings for the intended mounting surface.
Each channel is supplied with an appropriate number of countersunk self-tapping screws;
these (M3.5 x 25) screws are best suited to mounting on wooden or metal plate surfaces.
The supplied screw(s) may also be suitable for other surfaces in combination with 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
intended surface, taking all appropriate
precautions as you do so.
•0.79” (20mm) mounts have one
slotted hole,
•3.28’ (1 meter) mounts have five
slotted holes, spaced 7.87”(200mm)
apart,
•6.56’ (2 meter) mounts have ten
slotted holes, spaced 7.87”(200mm)
apart.
Mounting channel
(0.79”/20mm, 3.28’/1m or
6.56’/2m lengths)
Self-tapping
mount screw(s)
x1, 5 or 10 (depending
on channel length)
Ø4mm
max
Øm
m
6
max
continued
See “Mounting
channels - surface
and recessed” on
page 19
Recessed mounting
channel (0.79”/20mm,
3.28’/1m or 6.56’/2m
lengths)

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3 Push the Flex Tube (front face outwards) fully into the mount channel until it engages
with the silicone seals.
Note: To further aid long term stability - If mounting 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 mounting channel as it is pushed
into place.
•If you should need to remove the Flex Tube, gently pull it out from the mount channel,
taking care not to twist the strip.
Flex Tube
front face

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FLEXIBLE
This kit is used to support Flex Tube strips (with horizontal bend profiles) so that they can be
formed into curved shapes.
KIT CONTENTS
TO USE A FLEXIBLE MOUNTING CHANNEL KIT
1 Use appropriate screws and fixings for the intended mounting surface.
Each channel is supplied with an appropriate number of countersunk self-tapping screws;
these (M3.5 x 25) screws are best suited to mounting on wooden or metal plate surfaces.
The supplied screw(s) may also be suitable for other surfaces in combination with wall
plugs (see page 8). Mounting holes are spaced every 4.57”(116mm) - on every tenth
segment.
2 Attach the mount channel to the intended surface to carefully form the required shape,
taking all appropriate precautions 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 it to adapt to the formed
shape. Once the channel is fixed in place, the excess silicone seal at each end can be
trimmed to size. Observe the minimum bend radius of 5.9” (150mm) for the Flex Tube.
Flexible mounting channel
(1.6’/0.5m or 3.28’/1m lengths)
Self-tapping
mount screw(s)
(dependant on channel
length)
See “Mounting channels -
flexible”on page 20
3 Push the Flex Tube (front face outwards) fully into the mount channel until it engages
with the silicone seals.
Note: To further aid long term stability - If mounting 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 mounting channel as it is pushed
into place.

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CONNECTING AND CONTROLLING FLEX TUBES
Flex Tube strips operate at 24VDC and each strip is supplied with an injection molded 16.4’
(5m) feed cable with bare tails. See page 17 for full power requirements.
LINK CABLE GUIDELINES
Connection cables (not supplied) used to link Flex Tubes to the power/driver unit should
follow 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 cable is no greater
than 8% (1.92V) of the original 24VDC supply.
Up to three Flex Tube SC strips
can be run from a single
APS-300-24-IP power supply unit.
Link cables require 2 cores. See
AWG recommendations above.
Mains input
(100-277VAC
50/60Hz)
APS-300-24-IP
power supply
unit
FLEX TUBE SC - NON-DIM
Use Acclaim Lighting APS-300-24-IP 24V power supply.
SINGLE COLOR - NON-DIM

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FLEX TUBE SC - DIMMED (0-10V OR TRIAC/ELV CONTROL)
These drivers provide 24VDC constant voltage PWM output in response to either a low
voltage control input or dimmed mains source:
•A 0-10V (source or sink) analog dimming control input plus a constant mains supply, or
•A TRIAC (forward phase) or ELV (reverse 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) maximum
•MLE192 [part #: MLE192-24DC-UD] 2 x 23’ (7m) maximum
•MLE288 [part #: MLE288-24DC-UD] 3 x 23’ (7m) maximum
Mains input
(100-277VAC
50/60Hz).
Either constant
mains supply for
0-10V control
or TRIAC/ELV
dimmed.
Emcod MLE
driver
0-10V
input
Note: Conduit
connectors/cable
glands not supplied.
SINGLE COLOR - DIMMED (0-10V OR TRIAC/ELV)
Output
connections
Control input
connections

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FLEX TUBE SC - DIMMED (0-10V OR DMX CONTROL)
Use Acclaim Lighting AL Driver 1 [part #: ALD001] + APS-300-24-IP 24V power supply.
The AL Driver 1 module controls one spool of Flex Tube, either under control of an external
DMX digital signal, an external 0-10V/1-10V analog signal or using standalone intensity
mixes. The AL Driver 1 is a constant voltage device and needs to operate from a 24VDC
power supply (5A maximum).
DMX ADDRESS SETTING
GND
GND
On
Off
+12-24V
0-10V IN
+12-24V
GND
GND
Made in P.R.C
DMX IN
Analog
Load (max 6A)
DMX OUT
AL-DIMMER-1 PRO
DC IN
6A Max
GND
Data -
Data -
+12-24V
Data +
Data +
GND
11
22
44
88
1616
3232
6464
128128
256
AddrDim
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101
DMX
input
AL Driver 1
unit
24VDC
input
0-10V
input
Note: Numerous apps
are available to assist
you with configuring
the correct switch
combinations 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 that only one set of inputs are connected
at any one time: either DMX OR analog. When DMX is used,
switches 1 to 9 are then used to set the DMX start address.
Switches 1 to 9 are‘weighted’ with a value as shown here:
256128643216
DMX
mode
/ Manual
0-10V / 1-10V
Curve
8
DMX address
421
9116385
2101
2741
ON
0-10V / 1-10V SELECTION
Using switch 11, you can choose between 0-10V
current source (active) [sw11-OFF] or 1-10V current
sink (passive) [sw11-ON] control inputs. The primary
difference between the two schemes lies with where
the control voltage should be generated: Current source
requires the controlling device to provide (source) the
control voltage; whereas Current sink mandates that the
controlled fixture must provide the voltage.
OPTIONAL CURVE
SMOOTHING
When switch 12 is set to
ON, additional intermediate
steps are added to the
response curve to help
eradicate any visible
stepping between the usual
256 (8-bit) dimming levels.
SINGLE COLOR - DIMMED (0-10V OR DMX)

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256128643216
DMX mode
C
olor mixing
Chases
8
DMX address
421
9116385
2101
2741
ON
STANDALONE COLOR MIXING
To select standalone color mixing, ensure that switch 11 is ON,
while 10 and 12 are OFF. Switches 1 to 8 are then used to set the
overall color mix. If both the 25% and 75% switches for any one
color are set to ON, that color will be shown at 100%:
STANDALONE
CHASES
To select standalone
chases, ensure that
switch 12 is ON, while
10 and 11 are OFF.
Switches 1 to 3 select
the Fade time (0 to
100%); switches 4 to 6
adjust the Speed (0 to
30s) and 7 to 9 select
the Chase program (9
chases).
DMX mode
C
olor mixing
Green 25%
White 25%
Red 25%
Blue 25%
Green 75%
White 75%
Red 75%
Blue 75%
Chases
9116385
2101
2741
ON
FLEX TUBE SPECTRUM - DIMMED (DMX CONTROL)
Use Acclaim Lighting AL Driver 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 or chase patterns. The AL
Driver 1 is a constant voltage device and needs to operate from a 24VDC power supply (4A
maximum).
ON
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112
1
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12-24V
+12-24V
DMX INDMX OU TD C I N
Data-
Data-
Data+
Data+
8A
DMX Address Setting
1 2 3
DMX mode
Dimming mode
Built in mode
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
OUTPUT
White
Blue
Green
Red
+12V/8A
+24V/4A
Made in P.R.C.
DMX
input
AL Driver 4
unit
24VDC
input
Note: Numerous apps
are available to assist
you with configuring
the correct switch
combinations for a
given DMX address.
EXTERNAL DIMMING CONTROL
To select external control, ensure that switch 10 is ON.
Switches 1 to 9 are then used to set the DMX start address
and are ‘weighted’with a value as shown here:
SPECTRUM - DIMMED (DMX)

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123
DMX/RDM IN
ANALOG IN
123
DMX/RDM OUT
0-10 GND 0-10 GND
ANALOG THRU
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
1
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
3
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
5
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
7
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
2
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
4
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
6
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
8
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
10
Blue -
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
9
Blue -
DMX
input
AL Driver
200/400/800
unit
Note: A maximum cable
size of 14 AWG (2.081mm2)
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 / 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 DWFlex Tube SC
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
x
Blue -
Black
Red
Connections: Flex Tube Spectrum
Green -
White -
Red -
V +
V +
x
Blue -
White
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
SC, DW OR SPECTRUM - DIMMED (0-10V, DALI OR DMX)

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FURTHER INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO LIGHT OUTPUT IS VISIBLE WHEN EXPECTED.
•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 DMX address set within the driver module matches that being output by
the controlling source device.

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Release 1.1a
SPECIFICATIONS
Colors SC 2200K, 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K 5700K,
Red, Green, Blue or Amber
DW Dynamic white: 2200K to 5700K
Spectrum QS: RGBW, W=3000K or QW4: RGBW, W=4000K
Beam angle 120o
Photometrics SC Up to 140 lumens per foot
(white models: 80 CRI, 3 step SDCM)
DW 146 lumens per foot (estimated)
Spectrum 95 lumens per foot (estimated)
Length SC Built to order lengths from 4.37”(111mm) to 22.96’(7m)
DW Built to order lengths from 6.56” (166.6mm) to 22.96’ (7m)
Spectrum Built to order lengths from 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 maintenance (L70)150,000 hours
Amb. operating temperature -40oF to 131oF (-40oC to 55oC)
Material UV resistant silicone
Ingress protection IP68 wet location, submersible* up to 6.56’ (2m)
Impact resistance IK08 Protected up to a 5 Joule impact
Weight SC 5.73 lbs (2.59 kg) - 7m spool
DW 5.73 lbs (2.59 kg) - 7m spool
Spectrum 4.3 lbs (1.95 kg) - 6m spool
Certications
* UL approval limits submersible installation to non-human occupied and freshwater locations
only. All cables must be landed in environmentally suitable junction boxes.

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0.67"
( mm)17
0.63
"
( mm)16
Ø0.37" (Ø9.5mm)
0.39"
(
mm)
10
Ø0.26" (Ø6.5mm)
0.39"
( mm)10
0.67"
(
mm)
17
Ø0.26 Ø6.5" ( mm)
Ø0.37 Ø9.5" ( mm)
0.63
"
( mm)16
0.39"
(
mm)10
Ø0.26" (Ø6.5mm)
Ø0.37" (Ø9.5mm)
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
Note: Each feed cable has a
metal-encased joint roughly 5”
(130mm) from the inlet, which
must not be removed.
Max Ø
0.59” (15mm)
DIMENSIONS
FLEX TUBE