UFO MetroLED Specification sheet
PRODUCT USER GUIDE
MetroLED Configurable Lighting
PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING
OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE METROLED SYSTEM
Rev: C1
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this UFO MetroLED configurable lighting system.
Please keep this user guide for future reference.
To ensure that the system is set up optimally and gives a long service life, please read
this user guide before installing, operating or performing any maintenance on the unit.
Please read this manual fully before installing, operating or performing maintenance on the
system.
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Models covered by this manual:
• UFO MetroLED LG - L Shaped Gantry
• UFO MetroLED UG - U Shaped Gantry
• UFO MetroLED FS - Free Standing Gantry
• UFO MetroLED SP - Special Extrusion
INTRODUCTION
The UFO MetroLED is a fully configurable LED track lighting system which has
been especially designed for ease-of-use and many installation environments.
Available in multiple configurations and with spotlight and linear lighting
modules both available with a choice of 3000K or 4000K light outputs.
If your system requires reconfiguring with new parts, please contact your UFO sales
representative for advice.
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Select the correct plug and push it into the receptacle and press down until it clicks securely
into place as shown above. The plug can be removed by squeezing together the locking pins
and sliding the plug out as shown below.
Before assembly, unpack the shipment and check that all component parts against the
Component Parts List before commencing your build (see the Component Parts Section
in this User Guide)
PREPARE THE 12V PSU
The MetroLED flexible lighting track system is powered from EITHER a multifunction,
multi-voltage, 4 Amp desk top Power Supply Unit, OR an IEC input, multi-voltage boxed PSU.
4A DESKTOP PSU
Remove the Desk Top PSU from its box.
This PSU is a multi-plug device catering for UK, European and USA plugs.
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6ADESK TOP PSU
Remove the PSU from its packing. This PSU is an IEC mains lead device catering for UK, European
and USA plugs. Plug the mains lead into the IEC socket on the PSU – see below. The PSU is now
ready for power.
DO NOT CONNECT PSU TO DIMMER UNTIL METROLED TRACK SYSTEM IS FULLY ASSEMBLED AND
THE DIMMER IS CONNECTED
COMPONENT PARTS
MetroLED component parts are detailed below.
Item Descripon
1 3000K spotlight
2 3000K spotlight (note colour coded green dot on base)
3 4000K spotlight (no colour coding on base)
4 Wide angle trumpet and lens
5Narrow angle trumpet and lens
6 Metal extrusion fied with track insert
7 Plasc infill strip
8 Linear wash LED strip, 3000K or 4000K (3000K idenfied on base)
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COMPONENT PARTS
MetroLED component parts are detailed below.
Item Descripon
9Extrusion end cap
10 45° end fing
11 Power in connector
12 Lehand rotang corner (stac corner also availbale)
13 Right hand rotang corner (stac corner also available)
14 Corner 30m foot, unthreaded, screw plate
15 Standard round 42mm foot with threaded lock nut
16 Standard round 30mm foot, unthreaded, screw plate
NOTE: ROTATING ELBOWS ARE DESIGNED TO ROTATE BY APPROXIMATELY 350° ONLY. A SMALL PLASTIC END STOP INSIDE
THE FITTING RESTRICTS THE TURN. HOWEVER, IT IS POSSIBLE TO FORCE THE TURN PAST THIS END STOP WHICH WILL
EVENTUALLY LEAD TO THE FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR INSIDE THE FITTING BEING DAMAGED. ROTATE
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ACCESS PLATE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
ASSEMBLY
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SLIDE-ON PARTS
ASSEMBLY
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Most MetroLED systems are shipped either fully or partly assembled. All LEDs should be already
fitted to the 3 track extrusion. Assembly therefore will generally involve fitting together
extrusions. Gantry Legs will be marked “Le” and “Right” to avoid confusion. CAUTION –
fitting legs on the wrong side of a gantry can result in a rotating joint being incorrectly turned
and damaged. Assemble the MetroLED system as per instructions below.
All plastic MetroLED components fit into the matching keyed sections of the metal extrusions,
either by sliding on, or by twisting and locking see 2.6
Push the fitting carefully but firmly into the extrusion taking great care to avoid damaging
adjacent LEDs. Make sure the plastic fitting is pushed fully home.
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If LED slide on fittings are removed from the track for any reason, ensure they are the correct
way round when replacing. See examples below.
Correct - pins facing the right way Incorrect - pins facing the wrong way
Correct - pins facing the right way
Pushing LED fittings
on the wrong way will
irreparably damage
the spring contacts
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TWIST-LOCK PARTS
This is a 2 part assembly - see photographs below:
Assembly apart Push assembly into Base - turn the top assembly
so that it sits across the base as shown
Push the base assembly into the track
so that the connector pins line up with
the two tracks required.
Push down and twist the upper
assembly through 90 degrees until it
locks onto the track as shown below-
NOTE:
Care must be taken to push the
fitting firmly down so that it is fully
sitting in the track extrusion. If not
fully inserted when twisting to lock,
the plastic housing may become
damaged which will result in the
fitting not being locked in.
OPERATION
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
There are 3 electrical connections required before connecting the system to the
mains – see drawing below:
1. Connect the extrusion power In connector track power cable to the MetroLED dimmer ensuring
correct wire colour codes
2. Connect the dimmer box and cable to MetroLED dimmer ensuring correct wire colour codes
3. Plug the 5V DC jack plug into the input socket on the MetroLED dimmer
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The MetroLED Dimmer unit has two +ve track outputs which are limited to 3 Amps – exceeding
the load on either track will cause the overloaded track to shut down and the overload indicator
LED to illuminate.
Turn the dimming controls and check that the appropriate track dims and brightens.
Plug the mains plug into the electrical supply socket. Switch on power the LEDs on the track will
illuminate. If no light is produced consult the TROUBLESHOOTING section.
MAINTENANCE
Please Note that a record of all maintenance MUST be kept in the table below, indicating what
maintenance was undertaken and when. This MUST be dated for warranty purposes.
Date Maintenance Undertaken
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Problem Possible cause Possible Soluon
Unit is dead no light
output from LED’s
Mains supply off. Check supply and reinstate
Loose mains plugs Check all plugs
Loode DC output wire or connecon Check all connecons
PSU failed. Check output with DVM Replace PSU
Dimmer failed. Check inut and output with DVM. Replace dimmer
LEDs on one track
not working but no
MetroLED dimmer
overload LED
Loose DC output wire or connecon
to that parcular track Check all connecons
Dimmer output channel failed. Confirm
by swapping output wires over
Replace dimmer or move channel wire
of faulty channel to working channel
LEDs on one track
not working
MetroLED dimmer
overload LED
illuminated
Track overloaded
Disconnect +ve wire to
overloaded track at dimmer.
If LED exnguishes, track is
overloaded. Remove LED
fings unl overload
LED exnguishes
MetroLED dimmer faulty
Disconnect +ve wire to
overloaded track at MetroLED
dimmer. If LED remains
illuminated replace dimmer
LEDs on one part of
fixture/gantry not
working
Bad connecon on
rotang joint
Inspect joint, check connecon
and ensure fully inserted
Faulty Rotang joint failed cable Open joint and inspect wire
connecons, if broken, replace joint
LEDs won’t respond
to remote dimmer
controls
Bad connecon on
dimmer cable Check connecons
Faulty dimmer box Replace dimmer box
Dimmer failed Replace dimmer
Poor light output on
individual LEDs
Poor light output on
individual LEDs Replace individual LED
CONSTRUCTION
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CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
This section is intended to assist approved constructors who will be cutting and preparing
MetroLED. This section should be read in conjunction with the Constructors UFO 5 part
video guide.
HAND TOOLS
1. PPE Safety glasses (minimum requirement)
2. Hammer
3. G clamp
4. UFO extrusion tool
5. Metal rule or tape measure
6. Miniature file
7. Marking pencil
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CONSTRUCTION
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A powered chop saw with a suitable blade must be used to cut the metal and plastic extrusion.
Do not attempt to cut using a hacksaw or any other manual means as this will result in uneven
edges and possible damage to the copper track carrier.
The powered chop saw used by UFO is a Proxxon KGS 80 with a carbide tipped, blade having
36 teeth. The saw and blades are widely available in a 110V version in the USA or 240V versions
in Europe.
Always observe current statutory and local safety regulations when using hand and power
tools. Use suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout.
CUTTING METAL EXTRUSION
Before cutting metal extrusion refer to the UFO Constructors video guide parts 1 & 2
(Clamping & Cutting Extrusion).
To cut metal extrusion, first measure the required length and mark on the extrusion side using
pencil. Insert the UFO extrusion tool into the extrusion through 90as shown in sketch overleaf.
INCORRECT CORRECT
CUTTING TOOLS
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CUTTING METAL EXTRUSION
Before cutting metal extrusion refer to the UFO Constructors video guide parts 1 & 2
(Clamping & Cutting Extrusion).
To cut metal extrusion, first measure the required length and mark on the extrusion side using
pencil. Insert the UFO extrusion tool into the extrusion through 90as shown in sketch overleaf.
Clamp the extrusion and the UFO Extrusion Tool in the chop saw vice (use protective pads on
the vice jaws to avoid scratching the paintwork) as shown below.
NOTE: If the UFO Extrusion Tool is not used the plastic copper carrier may split and/or the
copper track may be distorted and forced out of the carrier.
Ensuring the free end of the extrusion to be cut is clamped or secured, switch on the saw and
cut through the extrusion slowly.
UFO Extrusion Tool
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CONSTRUCTION
Once cut, the copper track ends must be prepared to accept the MetroLED fittings. Clamp the
cut extrusion using the UFO extrusion tool as shown below (use protective material underneath
the extrusion to avoid scratching the paintwork)
Once clamped, carefully file the ends of the copper track to an approximate 30°angle. This
angle allows the MetroLED push fit devices, electrical spring contacts to be pushed onto the
track without damage, see images below.
NOTE: Failure to file the copper track ends to 30°WILL result in damage to the electrical
spring contacts of MetroLED push fit devices.
CUTTING PLASTIC INFILLS
Before cutting plastic infill refer to the UFO Constructors video guide parts 3 (Cutting Infill)
To cut plastic infill, first measure the required length and mark on the extrusion side
using pencil.
Clamp the extrusion in the chop saw vice open section downwards (use protective pads on the
vice jaws to avoid scratching the surface) – do not over tighten the jaws as this may damage or
distort the plastic.
Ensuring the free end of the infill to be cut is clamped or secured, switch on the saw and cut
through the infill slowly.
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CONSTRUCTION
COPPER TRACK
Before replacing copper track refer to the UFO Constructors video guide parts 4 & 5
(Inserting & Tapping Down Copper).
In the event of the copper track coming out of its holder (see below) the following reparative
action can be taken.
Insert the UFO Extrusion Tool into the extrusion prior to the raised copper track and pressing
down firmly slide the tool along and over the raised track pushing it back down into its holder.
Finally, place the UFO Extrusion Tool over the raised area tap it gently with a hammer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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Descripon Details
Mains Supply Voltage 11240V AC, 4763 Hz, 0.58A
PSU Output 5V DC, 4A or 5V 6A
Min. Ambient Temperature 10°C
Max. Ambient Temperature +45°C
Power connecon 2.1 x 5.5 x 12mm
LED type/model White Light
LED linear CRI >92 (typical)
LED Linear Colour Temperature 3000K and 4000K
LED Linear Opcal Efficiency 3000K: 44lm/W | 4000K: 67lm/W
LED Linear Current 10mA
LED Spot CRI >96 (typical)
LED Spot Colour Temperature 3000K and 4000K
LED Spot Opcal Efficiency 3000K: 44lm/W | 4000K 38lm/W
LED Spot Current 100mA
LED Life 50,000 hours in ambient 25°C
INSTALLATION USING C-CLIPS
UFO supply C-clips for both round & rectangular MetroLED extrusions. Please ensure that:
- A clip is installed at least at either end and in the centre of all runs of extrusion.
- For extrusions of 1 metre or less, a minimum of 3 clips must be used.
- For extrusions over 1 metre in length, 1 clip must be installed every 500mm
along the extrusion length.
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NOTES
Component Variant Nominal Power Working Current Notes
Spotlight 3000K 0.5W 100mA Available in spot
and flood fing
Spotlight 4000K 0.5W 100mA Available in spot
and flood fing
Linear Light 45mm 3000K 0.4W 80mA
Linear Light 45mm 4000K 0.4W 80mA
Linear Light 95mm 3000K 0.8W 160mA
Linear Light 95mm 4000K 0.8W 160mA
Linear Light 245mm 3000K 2.3W 460mA
Linear Light 245mm 4000K 2.3W 460mA
MetroLED Driver Version 2 N/A 300mA per
channel
Overload indicaon
and shut down
DESIGN SPECIFY BUILD INSTALL
United Kingdom •United States •Germany •Europe •UAE
UFO Licht GmbH
Friendsfactory AG \Gutenbergstraße 1
85737 Munchen \Deutschland
+49 (0)9491 955880
www.ufo-licht.de
Universal Fiber Optic Lighting USA, LLC
1749 Northgate Blvd
Sarasota \ FL34234 \USA
941-343-8115
www.fiberopticlighting.com
Universal Fibre Optics Ltd
Home Place \Coldstream
TD12 4DT \UK
+44 (0)1890 883416
www.ufo.lighting
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