Cooledge TILE GEN2 User manual

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Insulating
Patches
TILE
Cutout TILE
Jumper Cable
Cable
Splices
Cable Clamp
T-Cable
T-Cable
End Cap
Power Supply
Starter Cable
Control Module
Optional for TILE Interior
AC
COOLEDGE TILE GEN2 INTERIOR TUNABLE WHITE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Cooledge Lighting reserves the right to change
materials or modify the design of its product
without notification as part of the company’s
continuing product improvement program.
Caution: Observe precautions for handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
In Canada, TILE Interior
must be installed within
an enclosure 5 Year Limited Warranty:
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1.0 Important Installation Notes 3
2.0 System Contents 3
3.0 Introduction to TILE Interior 6
4.0 Care and Handing Guidelines 6
5.0 System Layout 7
6.0 Example Installation 8
7.0 Installation 9
7.1 Mount the 1st Run of TILE Interior 9
7.2 Cutting TILE Interior 13
7.3 Mount the Additional Runs of TILE Interior 14
7.4 Install the Last Run (if less than 12” (305mm) width) 15
7.5 Install the Last Corner 16
7.6 Install T-Cables 17
7.7 Disassembling TILE Interior (if required) 18
7.8 Reuse of Input End of TILE (if required) 19
8.0 TILE Interior Layout Guidelines 20
8.1 Maximum Run Length 20
8.2 Maximum Distance Between Control Module and Tile Interior 20
9.0 Troubleshooting 22
10.0 Product Support 22
11.0 Warranty 22
CONTENTS

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A. TILE Interior/Tunable
White:
Light emitting sheets packaged in quantities of 1–50 pieces.
B. TILE Starter Kit: Contains: (1) Quick Start Guide,
(2) Splice Connectors,
(4) T-cable End Caps,
(1) 16AWG (1.3mm) Starter Cable, 10ft (3m) long, for connection between Control Module and
T-Cable.
(4) Cut Tile Reuse Jumper Cables - for reusing TILEs that have been cut
(10) Insulating Patches - required for covering edges of cut TILEs.
C. Power Supply: Converts incoming AC power to 58Vdc output.
D. Control Module: Converts incoming control signals to dim or (where applicable) tune the CCT of the TILEs. The Control
Module has one input connection from the power supply and up to 4 max. 90W output connections to
TILEs.
E. TILE Cutout Kit
(optional):
Contains a Cooledge Cutout TILE with adhesive backing strips and an additional Connector kit with a
longer “double jumper” connector.
F. TILE T-Cable 16AWG (1.3mm) 2-conductor jacketed cable with four (“T-4”) or ten (“T-10”) “T” connections consisting
of a splice and two 18AWG (0.8mm) conductors with snap connectors. It is used to connect the Starter
Cable to the TILEs.
G. TILE Starter Cables: 10’ (3m) length 16AWG (1.5mm2) cables for connection of the TILEs to the control module or power supply.
H. TILE Interior Extension
Cables (optional):
14AWG (1.5mm2) 2-conductor jacketed cable of 10’(3m) or 20’(6m) length to connect the Starter Cable
to the Control Module (or power supply for installations less than 100 watts) when a remote mounting
distance greater than 10’(3m) is required.
1.0 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
2.0 SYSTEM CONTENTS
Please read instructions prior to installation
Installation must be completed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all national and local electrical and construction codes.
Ensure power is o prior to installation.
TILE products are dry location rated only.
Mounting surface must be non-conductive (eg. drywall, phywood, etc)
TILE products must be powered by a Cooledge approved constant voltage Class 2 or LPS LED Driver.
Using a non-approved power source could damage the system and will void the warranty.
DO NOT DISCARD the contents of the Installation Kit. All components will be needed to perform the installation.
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– Converts from line voltage to 58Vdc
– Power supply appearance may vary depending on model ordered
T-CABLE END CAP
X 4
16AWG (1.3mm) CONDUCTOR CABLE
10ft (3m) LENGTH
X 2
SPLICE CONNECTOR
X 4
CUT TILE REUSE JUMPER CABLE
X 4
INSULATING PATCHES
X 12
A. TILE INTERIOR/TUNABLE WHITE
B. TILE STARTER KIT
QUICK
START
GUIDE
C. POWER SUPPLY

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D. CONTROL MODULE (OPTIONAL)
E. CUTOUT KIT (OPTIONAL - DEPENDING ON DESIGN LAYOUT)
F. T-CABLE
– Uses incoming control signals to dim or (where applicable) tune the CCT of the TILEs.
– TILE Cut-out may be cut in both directions to fit around obstacles on the mounting surface
– Jumper cables can be used to feed power between a TILE and a TILE Cut-out when one or more of the corners of the Tile Cut-Out have
been removed.
– Cable clamp is used to secure the jumper cables
CUT-OUT TILE JUMPER CABLE
CABLE CLAMP
INSULATING PATCHES
X2
– Makes the power connection between the Starter Cable and the TILEs
– Supplied in 4T and 10T configurations
– May be cut shorter if required

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Input end snap connectors
4.0 CARE AND HANDLING GUIDELINES
3.0 INTRODUCTION TO TILE INTERIOR/TUNABLE WHITE
Output end
snap connectors
Cut lines
Marked regions for
mounting with staples
Holes for mounting screws
LEDs
TILE Interior/Tunable White provides a flexible means of illuminating large areas. TILEs can be connected in series using snap
connectors and can be installed on both flat and curved surfaces.
Always handle TILEs along the outer edges of the sheet.
Avoid handling, scraping, rubbing or wiping the front surface of the sheet. Although the LEDs and drive components are bonded
strongly to the base material, it is possible to remove them or damage the electrical connection if not handled with care.
Avoid penetrating the sheet at any location other than along the cut lines or in the marked knockout holes.
As with all electronics, light sheets are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Where possible avoid situations that
are conducive to creating static.
Avoid creasing or repeated flexing of TILE as this may cause separation in the traces of the electrical circuits located on the surface of
the sheets.
Output end tabs
Front View Rear View
Adhesive Tape Strips

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5.0 SYSTEM LAYOUT
BEFORE STARTING installation carefully consider your system layout (refer to project shop drawings if available):
– Refer to section 8 “TILE Interior/Tunable White zLayout Guidelines” for details regarding the maximum number of TILEs per power
supply. This number is also dependent on the arrangement of the sheets.
– Each TILE illuminates a 300mm x 600mm (approx 1’ x 2’) area.
– TILEs are joined electrically by attaching the two (2) sets of snap connectors.
DO NOT CONNECT more than one (1) power supply to one (1) light sheet electrical circuit. A light sheet electrical circuit includes
any TILEs that are in electrical contact with each other on the output side of the control module or power supply. Circuits must be
90W maximum.
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“Run” Input End
(power connections)
“Run” #1
T-Cable
“Row” #1
“Row” #2
“Run” #2 “Run” #3 “Run” #4
To Control Module/
Power Supply
6.0 EXAMPLE INSTALLATION
The installation below shows four (4) runs of TILE. Each run consists of two (2) TILE sheets connected in series. The Power Supply or
Control Module is connected to the system via the T-Cable and Starter Cable.
NOTE: Some layouts will require a TILE to be cut at the termination end of the run to fit into the area provided for mounting. Additionally,
if runs are required that are less than the width of a TILE, the layout will require that the TILEs be cut and rotated to fill the space. Please
refer to Section 7.3: “Cutting TILE” for detailed instructions on how to do this.

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7.1 MOUNT THE 1ST RUN OF TILES
This step must be performed with great care because it is not possible to reposition the sheet once it has been taped down.
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Double-sided foam tape
1. Mechnical fasteners are required for installation of TILE. Either screws or staples may be used. For ceiling mounted applications
or where flatness is critical it is recommended to also use the double sided tape which has been applied to the back of the
sheets prior to applying the mechanical fasteners.
If using the tape, remove the liner from the tape and carefully place the TILE in position, one side at a time. The tape is pressure
sensitive and must be pressed down firmly along its entire length in order to form a strong bond with the mounting surface.
7.0 INSTALLATION
DO NOT CONNECT the T-Cable at the output (tab) end of the TILE. The T-Cable can only be connected at the input end of the
sheet.
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DO NOT connect T-Cables to TILE tabs.

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or
2. Beginning at the input end of a run, position the first TILE where required. Fasten the sheet to the mounting surface using #8 (or
M4) fasteners appropriate for the mounting surface. It is recommended to use nylon washers to prevent damage to TILE.
Plastic Washer
Mount Using Screws
Mount Using Staples
- An electric staple gun is recommended
- Maximum staple width = 1/2” (13mm)
#8 / M4 Screw

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3. Slide the next TILE under the tabs of the first. Ensure that
the flexible tabs on the first TILE sit on top of the second.
4. Make the electrical connection between the two (2) TILEs
by gently pressing the snap connectors on the overhanging
tabs down until they click together.
CAUTION: Disconnecting and reconnecting jumpers may damage the connectors on the sheets if repeated more than 3 times.
See Section 7.8 for recommended method.
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5. Once the second TILE is aligned correctly,
attach it in place as in Steps 1 and 2.
6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until the run is
complete. For runs that terminate in a full length
TILE, please refer to Steps 7 and 8. For runs
where the TILE at the termination end must be
cut to fit into the allowable space, please refer
to Section 7.3: Cutting TILE.
7. At the termination end of the run, cut the tabs of
the top row of the TILE as shown.
8. Place insulating patches over region of exposed
TILE where tabs were cut, as shown.

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7.2 CUTTING TILE
Refer to section 7.8 Resuse of Input End of TILE
for cases where the cut pieces of TILE may be
used in other parts of the layout.
TRIM ONLY ALONG THE CUT LINES SHOWN
ON THE TILE.
TILEs may be cut to shorter lengths if required. The cut
TILE must always be placed at the termination end of
a run as it can no longer be connected to an additional
TILE. Cut TILEs before mounting.
To cut the TILE, use sharp scissors or snips. Carefully cut
along the black line indicated by the scissor symbol.
A TILE can be cut to give 11.8” (300mm) wide x lengths of
approximately 2.36” (60mm) as shown.
The cut edges of the TILE are electrically live. After
cutting, the exposed edges of the electrical conductors
must be insulated with the supplied insulating patches.
These patches must be wrapped around both cut edges
of the TILE as shown below:
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[59mm]
2.32”
[119mm]
4.69”
[179mm]
7.05”
[239mm]
9.41”
[299mm]
11.77”
[359mm]
14.13”
[419mm]
16.50”
[479mm]
18.86”
[539mm]
21.22”
[598mm]
23.54”
[299mm]
11.78”

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7.3 MOUNT THE ADDITIONAL RUNS OF TILE INTERIOR
NOTE: The following procedure assumes that runs of TILE are to be mounted on 11.8” (300mm) center-to-center spacing to ensure
optimal uniformity of illumination. If the design requires dierent spacing, other methods of alignment may be required.
Additional runs of TILE should be placed immediately adjacent to the preceeding run.

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TILEs may not be cut in both directions without breaking the electrical circuits that provide power to the LEDs. For this reason, when
installing a run that is <11.8” (300mm) in width, it is necessary to cut the sheets to the required width and then rotate the TILEs 90° so
that the input end faces the outer edge of the run. Sheets are cut along the cut line identified in Section 7.2 that corresponds with the
required width.
1. The number of TILEs that will need to be cut is equal to 2 x the number of rows of full-sized TILEs already installed (e.g. if there
are three (3) rows of uncut light sheets in the runs already installed, six (6) sheets will need to be cut and rotated to make up the
last run). If the cut sections are less than 11.8” (300mm) long, each TILE may be cut in half. Both halves may then be further cut
down as needed.
2. Determine the required cut increment (Section 7.2) that will fit into the width remaining.
3. Cut the TILE so that each sheet is equal to or slightly smaller than the required width and retains the snap connectors at the
input end of the sheet.
4. Starting at the input end of the previously installed runs, rotate one (1) of the cut TILE Interior 90° ensuring that the snap
connectors are facing the side on which the T-cable will be mounted and fasten using appropriate #8 (M4) fasteners as in
Section 7.1.
5. Repeat Steps 7.2 and 7.3 until the run has been completed or there is one (1) remaining space that is <11.8” (300mm) in both
dimensions.
7.4 INSTALL THE LAST RUN (IF LESS THAN 11.8” [300MM] WIDTH)
TILE that has been
cut and rotated 90°
Additional cable
is required to join
sections of T-Cable
This space cannot be
filled with a standard
TILE. For details
see section 7.5.
To Controller /
Power Supply

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7.5 INSTALL THE LAST CORNER
For design layouts requiring runs that include end TILE that are cut short and where the last run is less than 11.8” (300mm) in width,
there will be a space remaining – the “last corner” – that cannot be filled by cutting a standard TILE.
A TILE Cutout is used to fill in this last
corner in any square or rectangular
layout. This sheet has been designed
to be cut in both directions.
1. Determine the size of TILE Cut-Out required.
The sheets are sized to correspond to the
allowable cut sizes of the standard sheet (each
Cut-Out is 5 x 5 cut increments).
2. Cut the Cut-Out to the required size by cutting
only along the clear areas between the smaller
white square sections. The square section with
the snap connectors must always remain as it is
the point of electrical connection.
3. Peel the adhesive backing from the Cut-Out and
stick it to the mounting surface with the snap
connectors facing where the T-Cables will be
mounted. Appropriate #8 (M4) fasteners may be
added using the holes located in the center of
each small square section.
Output EndTabs
Input End Snap
Connectors
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
[60mm]
2.35”
DO NOT CONNECT the T-Cable at the output (tab) end of the Cutout TILE. The T-Cable can only be connected at the input end of
the sheet.
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TIP: T-Cables may be mounted either to the TILE mounting surface or to an adjacent surface if preferred as shown.
3. T-cables can be cut to length as required. Cutting can be done anywhere on the cables except at the T junctions. After cutting,
the end of the cable must be insulated using the T-cable end cap. Slide the end cap over the cable until the cable is fully
inserted.
1. If available, refer to the project shop drawings to locate the input end of the TILE runs. T-Cables are to be mounted adjacent to
the input end of the sheets.
2. T-cables are mounted with M4 (#8) screws. These cables can be installed very close to the TILE and in some cases, it may be
required that the input end of the TILEs overlaps the cables.
7.6 INSTALL T-CABLES

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Caution - the snap connectors are not intended for repeated connections. If it is necessary to separate the sheets after the snap
connectors have been mated together, it can be done as follows:
1. Use one hand to restrain the TILE sheets as shown.
2. Grip the tab between the thumb and index finger. Gently separate the sheets while keeping the sheets restrained.
3. Similarly, when disconnecting T-cables from the TILE Interior, the sheet should be restrained while gently separating the
connectors.
7.7 DISASSEMBLING TILES (IF REQUIRED)
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It is possible to cut a TILE in half and resuse both portions in the layout.
The output half of the TILE retains the output tabs and can be incorporated into the layout just like a standard TILE.
The input half of the TILE will have snap connectors at its output end, but no tabs. The Cut TILE Reuse Jumper cable can be used to
connect these snap connectors to another light sheet.
7.8 REUSE OF INPUT END OF TILE (IF REQUIRED)
Output Half
Input Half
Cut Tile Reuse Jumper

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8.0 TILE INTERIOR/TUNABLE WHITE LAYOUT GUIDELINES
Run
Length
Control
Module
Power
Supply
Remote
Distance
# Runs
(as shown = 4)
MAXIUMUM RUN LENGTH - VALUES IN FEET
# of Runs
600 lm/sqft (TILE-xxx-600) 300 lm/sqft (TILE-xxx-300) 150 lm/sqft (TILE-
xxx-150)
2200K 2700K 3000K 3500K /
4000K 5700K 2200K / 2700K
3000K /
3500K
4000K /
5700K
2200K /
2700K
3000K -
5700K
113.6 15 16.1 16.7 16.7 21.7 23.6 24.6 32.5 35.4
26.7 7.5 8.1 8.3 8.7 14.2 16.5 17.7 28.5 31.5
34.5 4.9 5.3 5.5 5.7 9.4 11 11.8 19.7 23.6
43.3 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 7.1 8.3 8.9 14.8 17.7
52.6 33.1 3.3 3.3 5.7 6.5 7.1 11.8 14.2
62.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 4.7 5.5 5.9 9.8 11.8
71.8 22.2 2.4 2.4 3.9 4.7 4.9 8.3 9.8
81.6 1.8 2223.5 3.9 4.3 7.5 8.9
Notes: For TILE Tunable White - TNW, use the 2700K column
For TILE Tunable White - DTW (dim-to-warm), use the 2200K column
8.1 CALCULATNG MAXIMUM RUN LENGTH
Use the following table to determine the maximum run length possible based on the number of runs, the light output of the TILEs, and
the CCT for one (1) 90W channel. The values shown correspond to the nearest cut increment of the TILE.
Example 1: 3000K; 600lm/sqft; 4 Runs (as shown in the diagram above)
• Using the table, the corresponding value for this configuration is 3.9ft. This means that two full regular TILEs may be used without
being cut for each of the 4 runs.
Example 2: 2700K; 150 lm/sqft; 4 Runs
• Using the table, the corresponding value for this configuration is 14.8ft. This means that 7.5 regular TILEs may be used.