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LINEARlight FLEX®
Installation Guide
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LINEARlight FLEX®
Installation Guide
1. Products
Benefits
 Light, universal aluminum track system for
LINEARlight FLEX and LINEARlight FLEX Protect
 Attaching of LINEARlight FLEX Protect without clips
 Simple assembly and installation of LED modules
Applications
 Cove lighting
 Strip lighting
 Edge lighting
Item
Number
72356
72357
72360
72358
72359
72361
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Ordering Abbreviation
LAC-T/STS/7FT
LAC-M/STS/CLIP
LAC-T/STS-COV/C/7FT
LAC-T/STS-COV/D/7FT
LAC-S/STS/ENDCAP
European Part
Description
LF-LTS-2100
LF-LTS-MB
LF-LTS-COVER-CLEAR
LF-LTS-COVER-DIFFUSE
LF-LTS-ENDCAP
6.9' aluminium track
Optional mounting bracket for track
6.9' clear cover for track
6.9' diffused cover for track
End cap used only with 72358
6.9' diffused cover specifically designed for
LAC-T/STS-COV/SP/7FT LF-LTS-COVER-SHORTPITCH
short pitch product
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Length
(in.)
83
1.1
83
83
0.8
Case
Qty.
40
280
40
40
160
Min. Order
Qty.
1
35
1
1
20
83
40
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2. Drawings
LF-LTS-2100 Track
LF–LTS-COVER-DIFFUSE (Diffuse)
LF-LTS-COVER-CLEAR (Clear)
LF-LTS-COVER-SHORTPITCH (Shortpitch)
LF-LTS-MB (Mounting Bracket)
LF-LTS ENDCAP
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3. Indoor module Installation
Needed materials:
-Track Slim and Cover
-M3 Screw
-Input Connector
-Mounting brackets
(Optional)
-OPTOTRONIC® 24V
Measure the distance
and mark the position
for where to fix the
mounting brackets.
Attach the mounting
brackets at the marked
position
Clean the surface of
the aluminum track
with a multi purpose
cleaner.
Cut the required length
of the LINEARlight FLEX
module.
Connect the FLEX module to
the input connector (observe
the polarity) and mount the
LINEARlight FLEX into the
Track. Do not push on the
LED!
Mount the cover by
gently pushing it onto the
alumnium track.
Snap track to the
mounting brackets.
Observe all ESD
protection for LED system.
Attach input connector to
OPTOTRONIC 24V
driver.
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4. Useful tips
COVERS
The LF-LTS-COVER-SHORTPITCH is specifically designed for LINEARlight FLEX
Shortpitch (LF06S). Using a product with LED pitch greater than 8.3mm may result in hot
spots.
Use LF-LTS-COVER-DIFFUSE to obtain homogeneous light for the LINEARlight FLEX
modules LF06P2 and LF06A.
LF-LTS-COVER-CLEAR can be used with any of the products, but will not diffuse the
light.
LF-LTS MB (Mounting Bracket)
It is recommended to use every 0.5-0.8m (1.6- 2.6ft) a Mounting Bracket. For example the LF-LTS-2100 Slim Track has a total length of 2.1m (6.8ft), 4 Mounting Brackets are
sufficient.
0.5-0.8 m (1.6- 2.6ft)
LF-LTS MB (Mounting Bracket) as a connector
The LF-LTS MB can be used to attach two track pieces.
Place the two pieces of Track
into the Mounting Bracket
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Slide together the Track
pieces
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5. Thermals
The LINEARlight FLEX modules are designed for high reliability and efficient operation
even at elevated ambient temperatures. Nonetheless, thermal management is important
and can greatly improve the operation and lifetime of the modules. Figure 1 shows the
temperature versus time for a LINEARlight FLEX POWER FLEX LF06P2 mounted in the
Track system. In steady state operation the temperature T C is 65°C @ an ambient
temperature Ta = 25 °C.
temperature Tc vs. time
70
65
temperature [°C]
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
0
10
20
30
40
50
time [min]
60
70
Ta = 25°C
LF06P2 in Slim Track
Figure 1: Temperature vs. time for LF06P2 mounted in
Track System
Figure 2: Power density scale for
LINEARlight FLEX modules
The LINEARlight FLEX modules depending on watts per meter can be divided into
different power classes (modules). The lifetime of these modules depends on the Tc point
temperature respectively Ts (Solderpoint) and Tj(Junction). Depending on the installation
and the ambient conditions etc. the Tc will be changing . A higher Tc, above max., will
result in shorter than rated lifetime.
Figure 2 is an overview of the power densities for the LINEARlight Flex modules. It is not
a temperature scale, but combining figure 1 and figure 2, one can say, that under same
conditions (Ta = 25°C etc.) the temperature TC of 65°C will not be exceeded by any
LINEARlight FLEX module mentioned in figure 2.
A proper thermal management is only done by measuring the temperature at the T C point
in steady-state operation at maximum load.
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6. LINEARlight FLEX® Protect Installation
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6. LINEARlight FLEX® Protect Installation
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6. LINEARlight FLEX® Protect Application and mounting mechanism
1. For Outdoor applications apply the tape to the track or metal surface at
temperatures above 59°F (15 °C).
2. Once properly applied at temperatures above 15°C and allowed to cure for 24hrs,
the product can then be introduced to temperatures down to -25°C.
3. Slim fit mounting track, NAED 72356 is recommended for all applications in addition
to the double sided tape provided at the back-surface of the module to securely hold
the LINEARlight FLEX ® regardless of temperature especially when the 59°F (15 °C)
installation criteria cannot be satisfied.
4. In applications where the mounting track cannot be used the optional flexible
mounting bracket, NAED 72363 can be used to secure the product.
5. NAED 72363, optional flexible mounting bracket can also be used as an additional
mounting aid especially in cases where temperature is rising above 40°C.
Peel tape and mount the module onto the mounting
track
Slim fit mounting track
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6. LINEARlight FLEX® Protect Application and mounting mechanism
Slim Fit mounting track designed to
securely hold LINEARlight FLEX ®
Protect LED module
Optional flexible
mounting bracket
screws
Note:
1. To fix the Linearlight Flex ® Protect module, use #4x1/4“ Pan head screws or any sheet
metal screws suitable for the application, tightened with 0,1 Nm.
2. The optional flexible mounting bracket has to be mounted in the middle of two LEDs. Do
not cover the LED!
3. The distance between two brackets can vary, depending on the used module. With
distance of 10-20 cm one achieve a good result. This is not a strict specification, in fact it
depends also on the application.
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What not to do
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Safety Information
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Assembly Information
•
The LINEARlight FLEX® POWER FLEX Protect must be mounted on an appropriate metal
heat sink.
•
The Smallest Electrical Unit can be removed by cutting with scissors before or after the
designated solder pad.
•
The module may also be cut at points X1 or X2 (reference “Assembly Diagram” for locations).
The following must be observed when making cuts at these locations:
• Observe the correct orientation of the module: The power feed must come from the
side indicated in the technical drawing.
• The module must not be cut before the first two LEDs, which have the Tc Point in
between them. This part would emit no light.
• To operate the desired subunits, the termination LF-2TERM must be applied.
Disengage the terminations locking mechanism, slide it over the open contacts and
press the locking mechanism back in place.
•
The mounting of the module is facilitated by means of the double-sided adhesive on the
back-surface of the module. Care must be taken to provide a clean and dry mounting
surface, free of oils or silicone coatings as well as dirt particles. The mounting substrate must
have sufficient structural integrity. Take care to completely remove the adhesive backing.
Once the module is appropriately positioned, press on the module with about 20N/cm2 . For
additional information on the double sided tape please contact your sales personnel.
•
Solder connections should only be performed on designated solder pads (marked “24V +/-”).
During soldering, do not exceed the maximum soldering time of 10 seconds and the
maximum soldering temperature of 260°C.
•
Connecting soldered wires to an un-mounted module: Solder pads must not be pre-tinned.
However, the wires must be pre-tinned at a max. 4 sec. at 300°C. Allow solder points to
completely cool down before performing the next soldering. Prevent shear, or peel forces.
•
Connecting soldered wires to a module mounted on a heat sink: Pre-tin solder pads and
wires and solder for max. 3 sec. at 350°C. Allow solder points to completely cool down before
performing the next soldering. Prevent shear, or peel forces.
•
For applications involving exposure to humidity and dust, the module must be protected by a
fixture, or housing with a suitable protection class.
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The module can be protected against condensation by treatment with an appropriate
circuit board grade conformal coating. The conformal coating should have the following
features:
• Optical transparency
• UV – resistance
• Thermal expansion matching the thermal expansion of the module 15-30 x 10^6cm/cm/K
• Low permeability of steam for all climate conditions
• Resistance against corrosive environment
•
Note: Since this module’s connectors are “Dry Location Only” rated, they must not
be used as a connection means when conformal coating becomes necessary. Soldered
wires are the appropriate connection means used in conjunction with conformal coating.
Any of the necessary steps 2, 3, 5, 6, & 7 must be completed before conformal coating
can be applied.
•
The minimum bending radius is 0.78 in. The module may be bent over a smaller radius
but only in regions of the circuit board containing no electronic components. Such bends
should be made only once and fixed in position to avoid cyclic fatigue.
•
The thermal expansion coefficient along the length of the module is 17 x 10^-6cm/cm/K.
When installing in environments with large variations in temperature (e.g. outdoor
applications) and operating length of more than 2m, the use of metallic mounting surfaces
is necessary. Otherwise it is advisable to use , as required, additional thicker layers of
double sided adhesive tape present on the module to absorb the stress of any mismatch
in expansion coefficients. Contact sales personnel for double sided tape data sheet.
•
Parallel connection is highly recommended as safe electrical mode. Serial connection is
not recommended. Unbalanced voltage drop can cause hazardous overload and damage
the LED module.
•
The maximum length of a coherently operable unit is one full reel. By two-pole feed in the
middle or from both ends the length can be doubled.
•
When mounting on metallic or otherwise conductive surfaces, there needs to be electrical
isolation at soldering points between module and mounting surface.
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Additional Instructions
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