DIODE LED Hydrolume User manual

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HYDROLUME
®
SLIM RGB LED STRIP LIGHT INSTALLATION GUIDE
®HYDROLUME® SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Input 24VDC Constant Voltage
Power 3W/ft. (1.5W/cut point)
Max Run 25.29 ft.
Ambient
Temp
†-4° - 140°F (-20° - 60°C)
Wiring Diagram
Black Wire = 24VDC +
White Wire = Green Light
Red Wire = Red Light
Green Wire = Blue Light
1.Install in accordance with national and local electrical
code regulations.
2.This product is intended to be installed and serviced by a
qualied, licensed electrician.
3.Do not modify or disassemble this product beyond
instructions or the warranty will be void.
4.All plastics are affected by the elements and may shift
in color and other properties after product installation,
particularly with direct exposure to sun, chlorinated
water, and other chemicals.
5.Only install with a Listed Class 2 DC LED driver.
6.To avoid Voltage Drop, ensure wire gauge used with LED
Strip Light is sufcient to keep under 3% voltage drop.
7.Do not exceed maximum run recommended for Strip
Light.
8.Diode LED Strip Light is designed to be cut at designated
cut points only. Cutting anywhere other than the cut
points will result in damage to the Strip Light.
9.Failure to follow safety warnings, and installation
instructions will void the warranty for this product.
SAFETY & WARNINGS QUICK SPECS / MODELS
† Do not install product in environment outside listed
temperature.
DRY/WET LOCATION
COLOR-CHANGING
24VDC
UV RESISTANT
IP68
POWER SUPPLY
CLASS
2
24VDC +
GREEN
RED
BLUE

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HYDROLUME® SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
INSTALLATION GUIDE
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES
Mounting Bracket
DI-HLS-MTBR
Mounting Channel
DI-HLS-MTCH
HANDLE PRODUCT WITH CARE!
PRE-INSTALLATION
WIRE GAUGE & VOLTAGE DROP
Ensure appropriate wire is installed between driver,
xture, and any controls in between. When choosing
wire, factor in voltage drop, amperage rating, and type
(in-wall rated, wet location rated, etc.)
For more information, refer to system diagrams and
voltage drop charts at the end of this document.
DO NOT BEND LED STRIP
LIGHT TO A DIAMETER LESS
THAN 4 INCHES.
4 in.
DO NOT BEND LED STRIP LIGHT
ON A HORIZONTAL PLANE.
DO NOT COVER STRIP LIGHT WITH
ANY MATERIALS.
DO NOT FOLD, CREASE, OR
TWIST LED STRIP LIGHT.
DO NOT POWER STRIP
LIGHT WHILE ATTACHED TO
SPOOL OR TIGHTLY COILED.

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HYDROLUME
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SLIM RGB LED STRIP LIGHT INSTALLATION GUIDE
HYDROLUME® SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLATION (2108)
TURN POWER OFF AT CIRCUIT
BREAKER
SHOCK HAZARD! May result in serious
injury or death.
Turn power OFF at circuit breaker prior to
installation.
DETERMINE LOCATION TO INSTALL
COMPONENTS
AC IN
DC OUT
L
G
N
V
−
V+
V− V+ V+
W
B
G
R
®
TOUCHDIAL
™
Receiver
DATA IN/OUT
V−
D1+
GND
V+
V+
V+
OUTPUT TOLOAD
POWER
INPUT
LEARNINGKEY
WW WW
CW CW
W W
W W
D1─
D2+
D2─
MASTER SLAVE
+
−
REQUIRED COMPONENTS
1
2
3
4
5
REQUIRED TOOLS
1
2
3
4
1. Appropriate Junction Box
2. Class 2 rated Driver
3. Color Controller
4. HYDROLUME®SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
5. HYDROLUME®SLIM Mounting Brackets or Channels
1. Flathead Screwdriver
2. Ruler / Tape Measure
3. Wire Stripper
4. Wood Screws
1
2
AC IN
DC OUT
L
G
N
V−
V+
+
−
1) Class 2 Driver 2) Control 3) Hydrolume
WIRE GAUGE & VOLTAGE DROP
Ensure applicable wire is installed between driver, xture, and any
controls in between. When choosing wire, factor in voltage drop,
amperage rang, and type (in-wall rated, wet locaon rated, etc.)
INSTALLATION: UL LISTED 2108 MODELS
FOR APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT IN A POOL OR SPA.

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SLIM RGB LED STRIP LIGHT INSTALLATION GUIDE
HYDROLUME® SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MOUNT HYDROLUME®SLIM RGB LED
STRIP LIGHT TO SURFACE
See mounting options a & b (below).
Mark placement for HYDROLUME®SLIM Mounting
Brackets -- roughly 12 inches apart. Fasten brackets
with M2.9 (#4) screw or similar size (not provided).
Once mounted, fasten HYDROLUME®SLIM RGB
LED Strip Light to brackets.
HYDROLUME®SLIM MOUNTING BRACKETS
Mount channel to desired surface using minimum 2x
M2.9 (#4) screws or similar size (not provided). Once
channel is mounted, rmly press HYDROLUME®
SLIM RGB LED Strip Light into channel pressing one
end to the other.
HYDROLUME®SLIM MOUNTING CHANNEL
ATTACH CONTROL AND DRIVER
Ensure all polarities are correct and connections
are secure.
TURN POWER ON AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
a
b
INSTALLATION (2108) (CONT.)
Verify compatible driver is installed. Utilize
applicable wiring when installing outdoors. (Use of
wet location-rated junction box recommended)
REVIEW SYSTEM
3
5
6
4
1
TURN POWER OFF AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
SHOCK HAZARD! May result in serious injury or death.
Turn power OFF at circuit breaker prior to installalaon.
NEC 680
When installing in water, install in accordance with NEC 680. Per UL
instrucons It is required to mount strip light with HYDROLUME
Mounng Channel (DI-HL-MTCH) for these applicaons.
INSTALLATION: UL LISTED 676 MODELS
FOR POOL/SPA APPLICATIONS
For other appplicaons that are not in a pool or spa, see INSTALLATION -
UL LISTED 2108 MODELS.
INSTALLATION (676)

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INSTALLATION (676) (CONT.)
2
DETERMINE LOCATION TO INSTALL COMPONENTS
AC IN
DC OUT
L
G
N
V−
V+
+
−
1) Class 2 Driver 2) Control 3) Hydrolume
Refer to SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
WIRE GAUGE & VOLTAGE DROP
Ensure applicable wire is installed between driver, xture, and any
controls in between. When choosing wire, factor in voltage drop,
amperage rang, and type (in-wall rated, wet locaon rated, etc.)
3
ADHERE MOUNTING CHANNEL TO SURFACE
Once adhesive is dry, rmly press HYDROLUME into mounng
channel working one end to the other.
Either mount channel to dry surface using a chlorine resistant waterproof
adhesive, allowing adhesive to cure/dry. Or counter-sink screw into
channel groove.
ATTENTION: FIBERGLASS & VINYL LINED POOLS
Unlike concrete pools, most berglass and vinyl lined pools have
strict warranty guidelines that do not allow the user to deface the
pool wall surface. Diode LED does not recommend mounng to
berglass or vinyl pool walls and/or defacing the surface in any way
(ex. drilling into surface to route lead wires). It is recommended
to mount to a separate pool coping or lip to ensure your pool
warranty is not voided. Always consult with your pool supplier and
contractor for proper installaon of 3rd party products.
Wall Mount Coping Mount
Concrete Pools Only Concrete Pools
Fiberglass Pools
Vinyl-Line Pools
To Class 2 LED Driver,
GFCI, & Circuit Breaker
To Additonal
HYDROLUME
Pool / Spa
Juncon Box
Corrosion
Resistant Conduit
4 in. Min.
48 in. Min.
J-Box to Edge of Pool
8 in. Min.
Boom of J-box
to Top of Water Line
Seal Conduit Entry with
pool-grade silicone sealant
For concrete pools, seal conduit entry with pool-grade silicone
sealant. DO NOT drill holes in berglass pools/hot tubs or vinyl-
lined pools. An alternate method is to route the wire directly
out of pool.
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CONT.

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Wire
Gauge
10 W
.42 A
20 W
.83 A
30 W
1.3 A
40 W
1.7 A
50 W
2.1 A
60 W
2.5 A
18 AWG 134 . 68 . 45 . 33 . 27 . 22 .
16 AWG 215 . 109 . 72 . 54 . 43 . 36 .
14 AWG 345 . 174 . 115 . 86 . 69 . 57 .
12 AWG 539 . 272 . 181 . 135 . 108 . 90 .
10 AWG 784 . 397 . 263 . 197 . 158 . 131 .
INSTALLATION (676) (CONT.)
Wire
Gauge
10 W
.42 A
20 W
.83 A
30 W
1.3 A
40 W
1.7 A
50 W
2.1 A
60 W
2.5 A
70 W
2.9 A
80 W
3.3 A
100 W
4. 2 A
18 AWG 134 . 68 . 45 . 33 . 27 . 22 . 19 . 17 . 14 .
16 AWG 215 . 109 . 72 . 54 . 43 . 36 . 31 . 27 . 22 .
14 AWG 345 . 174 . 115 . 86 . 69 . 57 . 49 . 43 . 36 .
12 AWG 539 . 272 . 181 . 135 . 108 . 90 . 77 . 68 . 56 .
10 AWG 784 . 397 . 263 . 197 . 158 . 131 . 112 . 98 . 82 .
24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Distance Chart
Example: 24V Voltage Drop & Wire Length Distance Chart
Determine load size. Let’s assume
load is 55 W. Round up to nearest
load.
1
Determine distance from driver
to load. Let’s assume the
distance is 90 ft.
2
It is recommended to install 12 AWG to
eliminate excess voltage drop.
3
VOLTAGE DROP CHARTS
For best performance and lumen output, ensure proper wire gauge is installed to compensate for voltage drop of low voltage circuits.
4
5
6
ATTACH CONTROL AND DRIVER
Verify a compable constant voltage driver is installed. Ulize
applicable wiring when installing outdoors.
REVIEW SYSTEM
Ensure all polaries are correct and connecons are secured.
TURN POWER ON AT CIRCUIT BREAKER
Shift in
brightness
and/or kelvin
• Ensure an appropriate gauge of
wire is installed between strip light
and LED driver. See VOLTAGE
DROP CHARTS.
Some LEDs
are not
functional
• Ensure strip light has not been bent
excessively, which could damage
circuitry.
Lights are
ickering
• Ensure a compatible driver and/or
dimming control is installed. Check
for loose connections.
Lights are
turning on/off
repeatedly
• Ensure driver is not overloaded. An
overloaded driver will trip the internal
auto-reset (of driver) repeatedly,
turning the system on/off.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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IG050619-3.0
HYDROLUME
®
SLIM RGB LED STRIP LIGHT INSTALLATION GUIDE
HYDROLUME® SLIM RGB LED Strip Light
INSTALLATION GUIDE
The following diagrams are provided as example system designs. For information regarding larger systems or systems not
pictured below, please see our web page or contact technical support. Always review each component installation guide for
detailed and up-to-date wiring instructions. Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
1. Driver may not require a fault ground connection. Refer to driver specications for additional information.
2. See xture specications for maximum series run limits.
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS
RGB/RGBW COLOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
DMX CONTROL SYSTEM
W
BGR V+
Output
DC+ DC−
PowerAddress
Seng
NUR
Install applicable wire gauge / type
AC Power
50/60Hz
L
N
Class 2 Low Voltage Driver3
Installed in Juncon Box
G*
N
LV+
V-
V- V+
RGB (RGBW) Controller
V+
W
B
G
R
RGBW Strip Light / Fixture8
INPUT
OUTPUT
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
V+
V-
V+
CH1 - R
CH2 - G
CH3 - B
CH4 - W
0-5 0-9 0-9
Data IN
Data OUT
G
+
-
DMX Data
Output
Power
Input
AC Power
50/60Hz
L
N
Class 2 Low Voltage Driver1
Installed in Junction Box
G*
N
LV+
V-
DMX Controller
Installed in Wall Box
CAT5 / Ethernet Cable (RJ45 Connections)
Power input of DMX controllers may vary.
See DMX controller specifications to ensure
appropriate high or low voltage power input.
DMX Decoder
DMX Decoder
V- V+
V- V+
RGBW Tape Light / Fixture2
RJ45 Coupler
RJ45 Splice Cable
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
CH4 W
V+ V+
CH1 R
CH2 G
CH3 B
Install applicable wire gauge / type
CH4 - W connection only utilized for RGBW / RGB(X) installation.
RGB Tape Light / Fixture2
RJ45 Splice Cable
Wiring Connections
Brown Ground
White/Orange Data +
Orange Data -
White/Brown wire may be used as
an additional ground.
INPUT
OUTPUT
ADDITIONAL COLOR CONTROL SYSTEMS
TOUCHDIAL™, ATTRIBUTE™, and other control system
diagrams are available on-line at www.DiodeLED.com.