AVSL 153.720 LED EPOXY TAPE RGB COLOUR - Manual (Page 2)

8) Check that everything operates correctly before installing
Section 2
What power supply do I need?
When in white colour each LED diode 21.67mA. Over one metre the current needed will be 1300mA. See below for suggested
power supplies over the required lengths:
DC Power
Supplies Installer Power Supplies*
Colour
produced Current Per
Meter (Max) Up to 5m Up to 5m Up to 10m
Red 400mA
12Vdc 8400mA
(100W)
12Vdc 8400mA
(100W)
12Vdc 12500mA
(150W)
Yellow 850mA
Green 450mA
Cyan 900mA
Blue 450mA
Magenta 850mA
White 1300mA
Recommended Mercury
Power Supply Reference
660.449UK 153.745UK* 153.747UK*
*Installer power supplies are supplied with no UK plug. Do not attempt to use these power supplies unless you are suitably
qualified.
RGB Controller.
In order to make the RGB LED tape to function at its best, you will need to purchase the correct controller for the situation.
There are 2 QTX Light controllers available:
153.741UK Infar Red Remote control which is ideal for home or other small installations
153.742UK 17 Mode RGB controller which is better for medium to large installations
RGB Data signal Amplifier (152.750UK)
The maximum length that the LED tape can be before it draws too much current and potentially melts the protective Epoxy
coating is around 11m.
The solution to this problem is to use the RGB Data Signal amplifier.
The device allows the signal to continue from the original RGB controller but has another power connection so the power can
be boosted and another 6m of tape to be connected. This can be repeated many times and is a perfect tool for large
installations.
FAQ:
Q) Can you cut a 5m tape in many of different sections then solder connect them all together?
A) Yes as long as you cut the tape at 5cm intervals highlighted
Q) I don’t have a powerful enough power supply will it still work?
A) Yes but the LEDs will be brighter at the beginning and dimmer towards the end. Also it is important to remember not to
use the power supply to more than 80% of its maximum rated power to avoid burning out.
Q) Can I connect the tape together to form a loop?
A) Yes you can as long as both sides have a sufficient power supply it is possible
Q) Can I use a dimmer on the LED tape?
A) There is a dimmer option available on all the QTX Light RGB controllers.
Q) Can I use the tape outdoors?
A) Yes the tape is IP 65 rated. Ensure though that the terminated ends are heat shrink protected.
Q) Can I replace / patch damaged tape with a new piece?
A) Yes just highlight the effected area by the 5cm intervals. Cut out the faulty section then fit in a new piece soldering the
connections securely and using heat shrink provided to protect the repaired connection.
Q) Can I use the LED tape without a controller?
A) Yes you can but you can only have a choice of 7 permanent colours. It will be a better solution to buy the single colour
tape.