Lumicor Flexible LED Light Sheet User manual

24V
Connect
Light Sheets create a paradigm shift in backlighting design. With 330 LEDs per square foot,
Light Sheets are specically engineered to be a dimmable, eld customizable solution for
backlighting translucent materials with as little as 3/8” (11mm) of clearance. Cut LEDs from
any part of the sheet to avoid obstacles without interrupting power to the rest of the sheet,
while maintaining UL Listing. Fold and shape over edges and around curvilinear shapes.
Connect up to eight Light Sheets in any conguration needed, easily and quickly without
soldering. Each sheet contains 420 LEDs, covers 1.27 square feet (1182 cm2)and consumes
only 12 watts per sheet (over 90 lumens per watt).
FLEXIBLE FIELD CUTTABLE BACKLIGHTING SOLUTION
Fold
Fold and shape light sheets over edges and
around curvilinear shapes. Add a seamless,
uniform backlighting eect to translucent
surfaces with multiple planes. The Flexible
Circuit Board (FCB) can bend along both axes
and diagonally.
Cut
Our low voltage UL Listing allows for on-site
customization which can eliminate custom order
lead times. When discrepancies occur between
drawing specs and eld measurements or when
changes need to be made, on-site customization
avoids delays.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION
Flexible LED Light Sheet
CUSTOMIZABLE
// Can be folded and shaped to suit project
needs
// Its unique power distribution grid allows
groups or single LEDs to be cut from the
exible sheet while maintaining a resilient
circuit to all remaining LEDs
// Scalable while maintaining a Class 2 rating
// Multi-purpose design is suitable for indoor
and outdoor use (IP65 rated)
BRIGHT & EVEN ILLUMINATION
// 5300K (Pure White) color temperature
(custom color options available upon
request)
// 330 LEDs per square foot (3559 LEDs per
square meter)
// High LED density (420 LEDs per sheet)
// Each Light Sheet emits 1100 lumens
// Superior consistent light quality via precise
ANSI bin control
LONG LIFESPAN
// Long LED lifespan (50,000+ hours)
// No heat sink required due to low operating
temperature
WARRANTY
// Advanced 5-year warranty
DIMMABLE
+−
IP65
Connect
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0.660”
(16.767mm)
0.661”
(16.786mm)
1.980”
(50.300mm)
5.28”
(134.133mm)
5.28”
(134.133mm)
5.28”
(134.133mm)
5.286”
(134.286mm)
1.980”
(50.300mm)
1.983”
(50.357mm)
1.983”
(50.357mm)
Overall Sheet Size: 19.800” x 9.252” (503.5mm x 235mm)
A
LEDs ARE
FRAGILE!
Do not set anything on top of Light Sheets (i.e. tools, mugs, etc.). Do not set Light Sheets
on the oor where they could be stepped upon or where anything can be dragged over
or set upon them. Light Sheets can be damaged unless properly handled.
Due to possible unforeseen issues with shipping and handling, we advise that all Light
Sheets be inspected at time of delivery and dry-t tested for proper illumination prior
to mounting and again before the forward facing material is installed.
PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
ALight Sheet with 3M adhesive backing and twelve integrated 2-pin connection blocks 1
PART ACCESSORY PACK CONTENTS QUANTITY
BSheet-to-sheet connection wires for aligned 2-pin connection blocks, 20AWG, 0.71” (1.8cm) length 4
C
Sheet-to-sheet connection wires for staggered 2-pin connection blocks, 20AWG, 3.75” (9.5cm) length 4
DCable management clips with silicone adhesive backing 4
EDomed spacing bumpers with silicone adhesive backing (tested to support up to 440 lbs / 199kg ea.) 8
FWago®splicing connectors, shunted - use to connect wires with same polarity 2
GPower lead with connector on one end and stripped on the other end, 20 AWG, 24” (61cm) length 1
HInstruction Manual 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS - EACH LIGHT SHEET INCLUDES AN ACCESSORY PACK
B C
D
F
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E
G
TEST BEFORE
INSTALLING!
1
5

PHYSICAL
Color Temperature* Pure White (PW) 5300K
CRI 85+
Mounng
Screws can be used within the concentric circles marked on the Light Sheet. Use mechanical
fasteners when mounted vertically or suspended. 3M®adhesive backing on the Light Sheet is
provided as a supplementary installation aid. Use the appropriate method or combination of
methods depending on the type of mounting surface and its orientation.
Operang Temperature -22˚F ~ +122 °F (-30˚C ~ +50 °C)
Environment Wet location (IP65 rated). See also Product Advisory for wet location use.
Thickness See Prole drawing above
Cut/Fold Line Spacing 0.660” (16.767mm) short axis / 0.661” (16.786mm) long axis
Single Sheet Size 19.800” x 9.252” (503.5mm x 235mm)
Packing Unit Individual Light Sheet Box of four Light Sheets Carton of 40 Light Sheets
Area Covered 1.27 ft2(1182cm2) 5.09 ft2(0.47m2) 50.89 ft2(4.73m2)
Weight 5.0 oz (141g) 2.0 lbs (0.8kg) 19.5 lbs (8.84kg)
Customizaon
Opons Available
Pre-cut, pre-mounted, specic color temperatures, IP20 rating, sheet sizes, LED pitch, and/or
connector type and placement.
POWER & CONTROLS
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage 24 Volt DC - Constant Voltage
Power Consumpon
12 W / sheet - includes 10% headroom for power supply (9.45 W / ft
2
, 101.7 W / m
2
); 0.029 Watts / LED
Wire Size 20 AWG 2 wire (Grey Stripe +, Solid White –)
Wiring Up to eight sheets can be powered by one UL Listed or UL Recognized Class 2 power supply.
Use sheet-to-sheet connection wires (included, see Contents) to interconnect multiple sheets.
Wire Length One 24” (61cm) 20AWG power lead is included with each sheet
Connector Twelve integrated 2-pin connection blocks
Cercaon UL Listed. Use with UL Listed or UL Recognized Class 2, LPS or LVLE Power Supply.
PROFILE
* LED Kelvin temperatures listed herein have been derived from raw LED data. Actual Kelvin ratings can vary +/- 200K based upon environmental conditions including but not limited to
the use of diusion materials. A precise ANSI bin control system is utilized to help maintain LED conformity and to minimize variances.
ATTENTION! PLEASE REVIEW THE PRODUCT HANDLING, INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION ADVISORY ON PAGE 9
0.315”
(8mm)
0.025”
(0.64mm)
0.35”
(9mm)
0.23”
(5.8mm)
0.660” (16.767mm) short axis (TYP.)
0.661” (16.786mm) long axis (TYP.)
Bumper with silicone
adhesive backing
3M adhesive backing
covers full back
LED
Integrated 2-pin connec-
tion block (TYP. of 12)
1LIGHT SHEET ELEVATION

DRY FITTING, CUTTING* AND FOLDING
Dry t the sheets and their connection wires before mounting the Light Sheets to the substrate. Always test function before installing the translucent
(forward facing) material.
To make a fold in a Light Sheet, bend the sheet along one of the dotted lines marked on the sheet, then crease along this line, then relax
the crease into a 90° (or other desired) angle. Be careful about folding where an LED is attached to the sheet since LEDs can break if forced over an
edge. Do not repeatedly fold and unfold along the same line as this will weaken the exible PCB. Do not fold a single Light Sheet and attach it to itself,
however two separate Light Sheets may be attached back-to-back.
To make a cut in a Light Sheet, use shears, scissors, utility knife and/or a precision/craft knife. Cut on horizontal, vertical and/or diagonal
lines. Deviating from the lines could cut o power to one or more LEDs.
To fold or cut on a line where a 2-pin connection block exists, see Removing 2-Pin Connection Blocks below.
For curved shapes that meet a vertical surface, make a template of the
horizontal plane, then place it over a dry t arrangement and mark the
shape onto the face of the Light Sheets, using a felt tip, roller ball pen or
grease pencil. Note that the markings can easily be removed if desired.
Then cut this shape out to the nearest cut lines. For the vertical surface,
cut strips from other Light Sheets to follow the curve. It is strongly
recommended to obtaining Light Sheets samples to mock up the
design,especially when wrapping columns or combining planes with
curves.
The strip can be powered from any integrated 2-pin connection block**,
however if the distance around the curve exceeds 6.5 feet (2 meters),
use multiple connection blocks or power inputs, no more than 6.5 feet (2
meters) apart to avoid voltage drop.
When there are no connection blocks on the strip(s) of Light Sheets,
solder strips together and solder power inputs as needed. See
Soldering Advisory on page 9.
To form square corners, cut squares out of each corner of a dry
t arrangement, similar to Figure 10 on page 7, nding the
nearest cut line that ts the design. Fold the Light Sheets over
the base material so that the cut edges meet vertically as shown
above. This will provide a uniform spacing for the translucent
material.
REMOVING 2-PIN CONNECTION BLOCKS*
If one or more 2-pin connection blocks exist on a cut/fold line,
it is best to remove the connection block to make a clean fold
or cut. Using a pair of slip-joint pliers (see image at right), grasp
the connection block rmly and rotate it either clockwise or
counterclockwise while holding the Light Sheet in place. The
connection block will unseat from the solder. Repeat for other
connection blocks as needed and discard the removed block(s).
RO
*NEVER CUT OR ALTER LIGHT SHEET(S) WHILE POWERED.
**

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USING ACCESSORIES
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Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Short sheet-to-sheet connectors (B): When adjacent Light
Sheets are mounted side-by-side with connection blocks
aligned, the shorter sheet-to-sheet connection wires (B) should
be used to interconnect multiple sheets. Their lengths are
optimized so sheets align snugly. See Figure 1.
When connecting Light Sheets that are already mounted to a xed
surface, the short connection wires (B) will need to be shaped as
shown in Figure 2 prior to pushing into connection blocks. Best
practices include using two sheet-to-sheet connection wires for
all adjacent Light Sheets in each Class 2 circuit to minimize voltage
drop. Dry-t test for proper illumination prior to mounting Light
Sheets to the mounting surface and again before the forward
facing material is installed.
Long sheet-to-sheet connectors (C): Use the longer sheet-to-
sheet connection wires (C) to bridge gaps and/or connect oset
sheets as shown in Figure 3.
Cable management clips (D): Route the connection wires so
that the light from the LEDs is not blocked, then secure the wires
in this position using the cable management clips with silicone
adhesive backing (D) as shown in Figure 3.
When connected, sheet-to-sheet connection wires have a twist
(as shown in these illustrations) in order to maintain proper polarity.
Domed spacing bumpers (E): The domed spacing bumpers (E) included with each Light Sheet have been engineered to bear the weight of
translucent materials in horizontal applications and act as a safeguard in vertical applications so that the forward facing material does not harm
the 2-pin connection blocks nor the LEDs. It is recommended to use eight bumpers per Light Sheet (approximately six per square foot), spacing
them evenly to distribute the weight of the forward facing material (see Figure 4) and to add a level of protection in vertical applications when the
forward facing material will be positioned near the Light Sheet (see Figure 5). When an application must bear more than 100 pounds per square
foot (488 kg per square meter) of weight and/or bears live load.
The size of the bumper is not intended to provide the appropriate spacing between the Light Sheet and the forward facing material to achieve even
illumination. Depending on the transmissive characteristics of the forward facing material, additional diusion might be required.
Many variables of translucent materials aect transmissive characteristics and dictate the space required between the Light Sheet and the
translucent material. Due to these variables, we encourage testing and mock-ups to ensure even illumination and that your vision is achieved.
Figure 4
Integrated 2-pin
connection block
Translucent (Forward Facing) Material
Figure 5
Translucent
(Forward Facing)
Material
B
C
D
D
E
B
B
C
C
E

POWER INPUT
To avoid visible brightness variances due to voltage drop, the total distance should not exceed 6.5 feet (2 meters) from the power input to the Light
Sheet to the farthest end of any interconnected sheet. Use only with UL Listed or UL Recognized Class 2 power units. Use a centrally located power
supply to power interconnected sheets (see Figure 6) or split the length in two and power each with its own power supply as shown in Figure 7.
Note that the two sections in Figure 7 are not connected electrically.
Soldering as Alternative Power Input Method
Soldering directly to the copper pads on the sheet provides another method of power
input. Figure 9 shows the use of a longer sheet-to-sheet connection wire (C) with one
connector cut o as a means to connect power from a connection block on one Light
Sheet to another Light Sheet that has none available. Carefully solder the grey striped wire
to a positive (+) copper pad and the solid white wire to a negative (-) copper pad. See also
Soldering Advisory on page 9.
Note that the positive and negative copper pads used need not be adjacent to each other.
Figure 8
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 9
Power lead (G): Use the power lead (G) to route power from the power supply to a single sheet or a set of up to eight Light Sheets. See Figure 8.
Wago splicing connectors (F): The Wago®connectors (F) are provided for convenient power connection to the supply wires. They can be used in
place of wire nuts, securing wires of the same polarity together. The grey striped wire of the power lead (G) is positive (+) and the solid white wire is
negative (-). See Figure 8.
The Light Sheet’s 2-pin connection blocks each have a 4A capacity. Each Light Sheet
consumes 12 watts (0.5 amps). Do not exceed the 4A maximum load capacity of a 2-pin
connection block in any conguration nor interconnect more than eight sheets (96W
total).
Barrel connectivity options/accessories are sold separately for use with barrel connected
plug-in power supplies. See Additional Accessories on page 8 for more
information.
Light Sheets are dimmable via 120V standard dimmers, 0-10V dimmers, and various
Radio Frequency (RF) and wireless controls.
+
–
Power/Control
Component
(24V DC Output)
F
F
G
C

MOUNTING LIGHT SHEETS
Various mounting methods may be used to secure the Light Sheets to the mounting surface after the dry-t and operation tests are complete. Use the
appropriate method or combination of methods depending on the type of mounting surface and its orientation.
Mechanical Fasteners: Any penetrations through the Light Sheet must be made inside the concentric circles marked on the sheet. The smaller diameter
circle on the Light Sheet indicates the maximum diameter of screw or other fastener that can be used without causing damage to the Light Sheet’s power
distribution grid. The larger diameter circle is the maximum diameter of the screw head that can be used without causing damage. See Figure 11. For
suspended applications, use mechanical fasteners with an appropriate spacing to avoid sagging. Use pan head, domed, or round head screws, not tapered
screws (like wood or drywall screws) and never screw the fastener so much that it deforms the Light Sheet. See Figure 12.
Re-test function before installing the translucent material.
0.24”
(6mm)
0.12”
(3mm)
POWER DISTRIBUTION EXAMPLE
For larger scale applications, groups of up to eight sheets can be arranged next to each other, each powered by their own Class 2 power supply or
with a multi-output Class 2 power supply as shown below. Note: The power consumption per Light Sheet is 12 watts, which includes 10% headroom
for the power supply.
LEDs may be cut from the Light Sheets in groups or singly. Figure 10 below illustrates an island with square corners, a sink cut-out and faucet
drop. Note: The two sets of eight Light Sheets shown in light and dark grey below are mounted adjacent to each other, however they are electrically
isolated from each other.
The electrical load will decrease when LEDs are cut from a sheet or set of sheets. For example, if the sink cut out from the group in light grey below
removes 700 LEDs from the set, the wattage of the LEDs removed is 20.3W (700 LEDs x 0.029 W/LED), so the wattage of that group is 75.7W (96W -
20.3W). The corner cuts remove 4 LEDs each, or 8 LEDs per group, the eect of which is negligible (8 LEDs x 0.029 W/LED = .23W).
Fold line
Fold line
Fold line
Fold line
Figure 10
Figure 11 Figure 12
Application Specic Installation Guides are available upon request.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Each has silicone adhesive backing to keep the bumper in place on the Light Sheet.
ADDITIONAL DOMED SPACING BUMPER PACK (AG-SB-P08, pack of 8)
0.315”
(8mm)
0.513”
(13mm)
This easy-to-use 24” (61cm) length adaptor cord has a female DC barrel connector on one end and a Light Sheet connector on the other end.
Use with a plug-in power supply that has a male DC barrel connector.
PLUG-IN ADAPTOR CABLE (AG-FDC-24)
24”
(61mm)
2.1mm/5.5mm DC barrel connector
Each has silicone adhesive backing to keep the clip in place on the Light Sheet, while holding long sheet-to-sheet connection wires in positions
so they do not block any LED light from the sheet, possibly creating shadows on the translucent surface. They can also be used to hold power
connection lead wires in place as necessary.
ADDITIONAL CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP PACK (AG-CMC-P04, pack of 4)
0.513”
(13mm)
0.24”
(6mm) 0.16”
(4mm)
0.24”
(6mm)
0.37”
(9.5mm)
Replacement or additional sheet-to-sheet connection wires for interconnecting multiple Light Sheets.
ADDITIONAL SHORT SHEET-TO-SHEET CONNECTION WIRES (AG-SSS-P04, pack of 4)
ADDITIONAL LONG SHEET-TO-SHEET CONNECTION WIRES (AG-LSS-P04, pack of 4)
0.71”
(1.8cm)
3.75”
(9.5cm)

TEST BEFORE
INSTALLING
Our production, packaging and shipping process is accompanied by a rigorous quality control procedure.
All Light Sheets are subjected to a burn in period and are tested before packaging to ensure operation
of the highest quality. Due to possible unforeseen issues with shipping and handling, we
advise that all Light Sheets be inspected at time of delivery and dry-t tested for proper illumination
prior to mounting and again before the forward facing material is installed.
FRAGILE 2-PIN
CONNECTION
BLOCKS
DISCONNECT POWER AT THE SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING ANY 2-PIN CONNECTION BLOCKS. The
integrated 2-pin connection blocks are made of plastic which can be damaged if made to bear weight.
Use domed spacing bumpers (included) to bear the weight of any forward facing material in horizontal
applications and to act as a safeguard to protect the Light Sheet in vertical applications.
DRILLING
DISCONNECT POWER AT THE SOURCE BEFORE ALTERING THE SHEET IN ANY WAY. Light Sheets
have specic areas where holes can be made in the sheet. The smaller diameter circles on the Light
Sheet (0.12” / 3mm) indicate the maximum diameter of screw or other fastener’s shaft that can be used
without causing damage to the Light Sheet’s power distribution grid. The larger diameter circle (0.24” /
6mm) is the maximum diameter of the screw head that can be used to without causing damage.
INSTALLATION
TEMPERATURE
Due to the characteristics of the 3M adhesive backing, installation environments and locations should
be taken into consideration. Low temperatures can cause longer cure times for permanent adhesion.
STORAGE
STORAGE Store
Light Sheets in a clean, dry area on a at, horizontal surface. Do not open the anti-static envelope
until ready to install. Ideal storage conditions: Temperature of 68° – 77°F, 50% humidity.
DO NOT
CONNECT TO AC
POWER
ANY DIRECT CONNECTION OF LIGHT SHEETS TO AC CURRENT WILL DAMAGE THE LEDs.
Be sure to use a UL Listed or UL Recognized Class 2, LPS or LVLE low voltage power supply that conforms
to the voltage requirements of the Light Sheet. This information can be found on the Light Sheet
and its packaging, as well as the power supply labeling.
PRODUCT HANDLING, INSTALLATION & INTEGRATION ADVISORY
POWER, CONTROL
& WIRING
For optimal power distribution and to minimize voltage drop, it is recommended that multi-strand, high
strand count wiring be used for all low voltage DC connections. Wire gauge should be appropriate based
upon system voltage and wire lengths to further minimize voltage drop. Power supplies, drivers and
controls should be installed in well ventilated enclosures and/or per manufacturers recommendations.
It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure all components and installation practices meet or exceed
local codes and requirements.
FOLDING &
MINIMUM RADIUS
There is no minimum bending radius for Light Sheets, however a single sheet may not be
folded on itself because this could disrupt the ow of electricity through the folded sheet. Two separate
IP65 sheets may be attached back-to-back since the 3M adhesive backing will act as non-conductive
barrier. Light Sheets are not recommended for applications where a radius of less than 2” exists.
CUTTING
DISCONNECT POWER AT THE SOURCE BEFORE ALTERING THE SHEET IN ANY WAY. NEVER CUT
LIGHT SHEET WHILE POWERED. Field cutting of the Light Sheet does not void UL Listing. LEDs can lose
input power if cut lines are not followed. Avoid cut edge contact with any conductive material(s),
including other cut edges of Light Sheets. See also Wet Location Use below.
SOLDERING
DISCONNECT POWER AT THE SOURCE BEFORE ALTERING THE SHEET IN ANY WAY. Solder sheets or
strips of Light Sheets together or solder power input(s) to Light Sheets. The Light Sheet’s copper pads
are engineered to handle 4A of load and polarity is noted by the + and - next to each copper pad. Use
20AWG stranded copper wire for up to 4A of load and follow electronics soldering best practices.
FASTENING
USE PAN HEAD, DOMED, OR ROUND HEAD FASTENERS, NOT TAPERED SCREWS. Never screw the
fastener so much that it deforms the Light Sheet. Only penetrate the Light Sheet at the concentric circles
marked on the sheet (see Drilling above for screw size limitations). For suspended applications, use
mechanical fasteners with an appropriate spacing to avoid sagging.
WET
LOCATION USE
Light Sheets are rated IP65. This rating is total protection against dust ingress as well as water
projected by a nozzle against the enclosure from any direction for a limited time and may be used in wet
locations, but not where standing water can accumulate. Cut edges of IP65 can optionally be sealed from
moisture with an RTV Silicone Sealant or conformal coating.
IP65