Light Tape® design guide

What is Light Tape速

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Light Tape® The Unorthodox Alternative to a Conventional Routine.

Prepare to be

illuminated Light Tape is an electroluminescent or ‘EL’ lamp that challenges the way the world uses light. It’s thinner than a credit card and illuminates evenly, end to end, side to side. Shape it , curve it, choose your color. That’s where our specifics stop and your creativity starts. As simple as a traditional lamp plug it in and turn it on - but a complex evolution to the lighting industry. Light Tape® is based on electroluminescent, or "EL" technology; our one of a kind split-electrode technology and patent-protected polymer chemistry produce a material unlike any other.

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Stop using outdated sytems, take a leap...

Even illumination: a uniform lightsource without diffusion , no hot-spots, at any size!

Custom shapes: allow your creativity to determine your lights design.

No heat: Unlike LEDs, Light Tape® can run for 40,000 hours and never gets hot. Ability to withstand extreme tempatures.

Energy efficient: Light Tape® uses 40% less power than traditional LEDs

Made in the USA: Built with pride, manufactured to last.

Durability: Extremely impact resistant, heavy load capable. Light Tape® can withstand a bullet and still illuminate.

Thinner than a credit card: Light Tape® can fit into any tight area with ease.

Easy Installation: Our technology is easy to install. Interior or Exterior, Light Tape® illuminates 150 feet on a single connection.

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Light Tape® Specifications Light Tape® Physical Specifications Thickness (varies depending on color)

0.010 to 0.020 inches / 0.254 to 0.305 millimeters ” on each side (+/-1/16” of an inch, +/- 0.159 cm)

Protective Encapsulation Seal Light Tape® Illuminated Width

0.25 to 33 inches / 0.625 to 90 cm

Illumination Coverage

Infinite, can be tiled without a break in light

Power System Light Tape® Load

Capacitive Load

Phase Angle

78° Leading Edge

Light Tape® Power Consumption by Area

0.016 watts per in2 / 0.106 watts per cm2

Light Tape® Amperage Consumption by Area**

0.19 milliamps per in2 / 1.23 milliamps per cm2

Light Tape® Watts per Linear Meter at 2.54 cm wide

0.4 to 1.1 watts based on low to full brightness dimming

Light Tape® Watts per Square Meter

0.21 to 0.53 watts based on low to full brightness dimming

Light Tape® Output Voltage (dimmable)

250 Volts AC, +/- 50 Volts AC

Light Tape® Operating Frequency

800 Hertz, +/- 300 Hertz (depending on tuning)

AC Driver Input Voltage Range

90 to 260 Volts AC

DC Driver Input Voltage Range

3 to 24 Volts DC (12 Volts DC standard)

Power Source

ELLC Smart Driver™ Power Supplies

Controllable

Dimming, 0 to 10 Volts DC and DMX 512 Capable

Light Tape® Performance Useful Life - Hours

20,000 hours to excess of 40,000 hours

Useful Life - Years

up to 20 years (dependent on drive parameters)

Average Brightness

125 cd/m2

Brightness Range

0 to 200 cd/m2

Brightness Differential - Completely Uniform

+/- 1 cd/m2, independent of total surface area

Operating Temperature - Ambient

-40°C to +65°C

Heat Gain During Operation

Does not produce heat during operation

Compressive Strength - Ground Pressure

500 psi or more depending on mounting system

Impact Strength - Izod (73F)

6.5 ft-lbs/in2

Flexural Strength

700 >15,000 cycles ASTM D2176

Flexibility - Wrap Angle

Contours around 6 millimeter diameter object

Punctureable

Yes, will illuminate after puncturing

Maximum Processing Temperature

350°F / 177°C (depending on residence time)

How Light Tape® Works Compared to alternate EL technologies, no one comes close to our quality. We start by employing only the best materials to deliver shocking performance. We have a unique manufacturing process, a departure from traditional batch silk screening. Would you want your light madeon the same machine as a t-shirt screen printer? We don’t either, but that is how most alternate lamps are made. Enviroshield™Encapsulating Barrier Color Filter w/UV Protection

Light Emitting Transparent Electrode

High Bright Phosphor Dielectric Insulation Rear Electrodes

Patented Polymer Chemistry

Novel Chemistry: Light Tape®’s one-of-a-kind chemistry is protected by numerous patents. Our material’s layers are bonded at the chemical level, producing a brighter, more durable lighting source. Light Tape® is a true solid state system. Other EL producers glue the rear electrode to the material, which easily separates with flexing or temperature changes, leading to electrical failure. Best Materials: Only the best phosphors and conductive films are used in Light Tape®. The combination produces a brighter, more durable light that uses less energy. Other EL producers use low grade phosphors and poor conductive materials resulting in non-uniformity of brightness and poor energy efficiency, not to mention much shorter lifetimes. American Made: Light Tape® is manufactured in the United States under strict quality control standards. Our own proprietary production methods create an electroluminescent light source unlike any other in the world. We are producing a lamp that is built to last, able to withstand the toughest applications. Unprecedented lifetimes: We are producing a lamp that is built to last, able to withstand the toughest applications. There are dozens of things that cause a lamp to fail, but most do not affect Light Tape®.

Health and Safety Safety Features

Overload and short circuit protection. UL listed.

UL Certifications

File number E319670, 2006/95/EC

CE Certification

EC-Attestation of conformity – No.0704 63147 001

Low Voltage Directive

Compliant

Environmental Compliance

ROHS and WEES Directive

EMC Emissions Compliant

EN55015 (CISPR15) Radiated and Conducted Emission

Flame Resistance

UL 94VTM-0

International Protection Marking

IP67, EN60529

**Data recorded at average brightness, with AC input power of 250 Volts and 850 Hertz.

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energy consumption

Light Tape® Color Options

Light Tape® is a flat capacitor emitting light only on one surface. Versus other single point light sources like LED who emit light in sphere. When comparing surface brightness of an accent light, there is nothing more efficient.

Our base colors are Classic Natural Blue and Extreme Blue-Green. These colors appear white when off and colored when illuminated. We then all a filter to produce specific color options. All other colors will remain that color when not illuminated.

150 LUMENS PER WATT

120

CLASSIC SERIES OFF

60

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

30 0

Natural Blue

Media White

Yellow

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

10-17

12-22

25-60

Caribbean Blue

Rich Red

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

International Red

Kryptonite

2.54 cm

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

Orange

Pink

50-140

70-115

116-160

OFF

ON

1.27 cm

0.8 cm

100% backlit

edge lit

1 linear meter

square meter

30 LEDs

100% phosphors

60 LEDs

100% phosphors

240 LEDs

0.01

3

0.005

6

0.5

24

1

7.2

0.5

14.4

44

57.6

100% even

2 cm gaps

100% even

1 cm gaps

100% even

ILLUMINATION SOURCE 100% phospors TOTAL WATTS ILLUMINATION COVERAGE

Purple

40-100

0.8 cm

LENGTH 1 linear meter CURRENT - AMPS

OFF

40-70

LIGHT TAPE VS. LED IN ACCENT AND BACKLIGHTING APPLICATIONS Light Tape® lamps’ energy consumption is unmatched; the ideal balance of brightness and even illumination. LIGHT TAPE LEDS ILLUMINATED WIDTH

Blue Green

30-110

Electric Blue

EXTREME SERIES OFF

Light Tape is off the charts

90

30% dimmer in center *Light Tape® data based on full brightness, consumption results can be much lower when dimming.

Green LIGHT TAPE POWER CONSUMPTION BY AREA

The colors in this table are simulated and the final product may vary. If an exact color is required, we recommend seeing a physical sample. Custom colors and widths are available, but may be subject to minimum order quantities, set-up fees, and approval testing.

BRIGHTNESS HIGH AVERAGE LOW

watts/sqin

milamps/sqin

watts/sqcm

milamp/sqcm

0.028

0.342

0.0043

0.0530

0.016

0.191

0.0025

0.0296

0.011

0.133

0.0017

0.020

Light Tape® has a very linear power consumption. With every increase in area there is an equal increase in energy required to illuminate. The table can be utilized to estimate total wattage and current consumption. B3

Solutions

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light tape® strip specifications

light tape® panel specifications

ITEM NUMBER

ILLUMINATED WIDTH

LAMINATED WIDTH

FEET OF LT LENGTH

lt-025

0.25” (6.35mm)

0.75” (19.05mm)

up to 150

lt-050

0.5” (12.7mm)

lt-100

ILLUMINATED WIDTH

LAMINATED WIDTH

FEET OF LT LENGTH

P-lt-600

6” (15.24cm)

6.5” (16.51cm)

up to 150

1.0” (25.4mm)

p-lt-1200

12” (30.48cm)

12.5”(31.75cm)

1” (25.4mm)

1.5” (38.1mm)

p-lt-1800

18”(45.72cm)

18.5”(46.99cm)

lt-150

1.5” (38mm)

2.0” (50.7mm)

p-lt-2400

24”(60.96cm)

24.5”(62.23cm)

lt-200

2” (50.8mm)

2.5” (63.5mm)

lt-300

3” (76.2mm)

3.5” (88.9mm)

lt-400

4.0” (101.6mm)

4.5” (114.3mm)

lt-600

6.0” (152.4mm)

6.5” (16.51cm)

Connector

Extension Tabs

Scribe Line*

ITEM NUMBER

up to100

*custom widths available

Connector

Extension Tabs

Scribe Line*

Light Tape® Lamp

Lamination

up to100

Light Tape® Lamp

Lamination

*the split electrode line is a critical element of Light Tape’s engineering that runs centered through the entire length.

TOP VIEW

0.25” Clear Barrier Encapsulation

TOP VIEW

WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE SPECIFY

0.25” Clear Barrier Encapsulation

WHEN ORDERING, PLEASE SPECIFY • Installation location - Interior (INT) or Exterior (EXT) • Desired illuminated color • Illuminated width – standard part number above, custom widths possible. • What length for each Light Tape lamp? • Total number of lamps required. • Number of Smart Drivers™ required? Refer to the ‘Accent Lighting Sample Wiring Diagram’ • Power Input - AC or DC and what input voltage? • A basic top or front view drawing is helpful to our engineering team. We can then suggest best electrical configuration for your project. .020”

.010”

.020”

SPLIT ELECTRODE .010”

SPLIT ELECTRODE

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extended connection tabs; 2” standard length

• Installation location - Interior (INT) or Exterior (EXT) • Desired illuminated color • Illuminated width – standard part number above, custom widths possible. Can be tiled & joined together with ease to illuminate a large area without seams or gaps • How long for each Light Tape lamp? • Power input location (please specify short or long side of lamp) • Extended connection tab lengths may be specified to help navigate wiring so connector can be hidden. The standard length is 2 inches from end of panel to beginning of connector. • Total number of lamps required. • A basic top or front view drawing is helpful to our engineering team. We can then suggest best electrical configuration for your project.

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light tape® snap n’ light specifications ITEM NUMBER

ILLUMINATED WIDTH

CHANNEL WIDTH

CLIP WIDTH

P-lt-025

0.25” (6.35mm)

0.92” (23.37mm)

1.17”(29.97mm)

p-lt-050

0.5” (12.7mm)

1.17”(29.72mm)

1.42”(36.07mm)

p-lt-100

1”(25.4mm)

1.67”(42.42mm)

1.92”(48.90mm)

p-lt-200 2”(50.8mm) FEET OF LT LENGTH

2.67”(67.82mm)

2.92”(74.30mm)

MOUNTING CLIP

up to 150

15.67

14.3

Light Tape™

Extrusion

2.29 TYP

Screws

Mounting Clips

“A”

6.35 12.7 25.4 50.8

Connector Tabs Connector

up to100

Lamp A = 29.97 Lamp A = 36.07 Lamp A = 48.90 Lamp A = 74.30

[Unit : mm]

MOUNTING CHANNEL 4.57 1.52 TYP *Mount Clip is attached to mounting surface Mounting Channel holds the Light Tape® and snaps into the pre-attached mounting clips

“A”

6.35 12.7 25.4 50.8

MATERIAL MOUNTING SCREW CLIP PLACEMENT

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Lamp A = 23.37 Lamp A = 29.72 Lamp A = 42.42 Lamp A = 67.82

[Unit : mm]

How it works

Clear UV Stable Polycarbonate Mounting Channel NO. 10 One clip per 1 to 3 feet, depending on surface

UV SCREEN

Yes, and non-yellowing

ROLL FORMAT

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how to request a quote? Please provide the answers to the questions below to expedite the process of preparing a quote.

Contact Information:

Name; Company; Email; Phone; City, Country

Application Type

Architectural, Brand, Out-of-Home, Safety, Creative/Other

Indicate location:

Interior or Exterior

Indicate input power source:

110 Volt AC, 220 Volt AC, 12 Volt DC, Other

Indicate the number of zones:

(i.e 3 strips, 2 zones)

Specificed width(s) (custom widths and shapes are available):

Refer to C2 and C3, Strips and Panel Specifications, pages

Specified quantity and length(s):

Please note that every lamp has a connector on one end. The total length of the lamp including strain relief will be approximately 5 inches longer than the lit length.

Indicate color preference(s):

Refer to page B2 for available colors

Provide a top view drawing of your lighting layout indicating dimensions of the Light Tape® and power source locations:

Refer to the following pages for different solutions.

Indicate mounting preferences:

Double-sided adhesive, Velcro, extrusion channels, Other

Descripe the purpose of the project and other things we should consider:

MULTI-POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION A top view example of a Light Tape® interior accent lighting installation. Note there are three segments of Light Tape® powered by three individual power supplies. Each power supply is selected based on the total surface area. SD 1000

SD 1000

For adhesive tape or Velcro, indicate if you would like either to be pre-installed prior to arrival for an addional fee: Connector preference

top view accent lighting example

Standard, Standard with extended tabs, Low Profile, or Low Profile with extended tabs (a description of the design concept and photos of the space or of creative inspiration)

PS

LT-2 82’ length 1” wide Natural Blue

C

PS

C

Surface Area LT-1 = 780 sq2 LT-2 = 984 sq2 LT-3 = 1,920 sq2

LT-1 65’ length 1” wide Kryptonite

LT-3 80’ length 2” wide Green

3,684 total sq2

Key PS = Power Supply JB = Junction Box C = Connection

C

PS SD 2000

SINGLE POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION Now a top view of the same Light Tape® installation as above. Note there are three segments of Light Tape® powered by one individual power supplly. The power supply is selected based on the total surface area of the all the segments combined. Each Light Tape® segment is connected via junction box to the same power supply.

PS

SD 4000

JB

LT-2 82’ length 1” wide

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LT-3 80’ length 2” wide

Key PS = Power Supply JB = Junction Box C = Connection

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top view layout: backlighting materials BASIC BAR OR COUNTER TOP Any surface area can be evenly illuminated with a minimal number of panels and connections. A bar design resembling the one below would require only two Light Tape panels and one power supply. The Light Tape® panel is placed directly on surface with double sided adhesive.

backlighting translucent materials SYMMETRICAL SHAPES Illuminating a symmetrical shape is quite simple. When designing the shape, make sure the split electrode line is centered to allow for equal distribution of electricity.

TOP VIEW 6’ length

24” Panel C

C

LT-1

24” Panel

C

LT-2

C

4’ length

2 - LT Panels: (24”x 6’) + (24“x4‘) =2,880 in2 2 - LT Connections w/ extension tabs 1 - SD 4000

1

Key PS = Power Supply JB = Junction Box C = Connection

CROSS SECTION

2

*Extension tabs make a seamless illumination possible. See Light Tape Panel Speciﬁcation sheet for more information.

C

PS

JB

*extended tabs

Key C = Connection

ASYMMETRICAL SHAPES Illuminating asymmetrical shapes is possible, but the placement of the scribe line needs to be considered before a design is submitted. There must be equal surface area on either side of the scribe line in order for the Light Tape to illuminate properly and evenly. We require an AI file be submitted then we can consult with the diesng from there. quite simple. When designing the shape, make sure the split electrode line is centered to allow for equal distribution of electricity.

COUNTER TOP WITH CUT OUTS Light Tape® panels can be custom cut to any shape and placed side-by-side or overlapping to seamlessly illuminate any surface. For custom shapes, a AI file will be needed. 12’ C

3’

C

LT-5

LT-1

C

LT-4

5’

*extended tabs

Key PS = Power Supply JB = Junction Box C = Connection

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LT-2

LT-3 2’

5’

4 - LT Panels: (18”x 5’) = 4,320 in2 1- LT Custom Panel (24”x 3’) - (1’x2’ cutout) = 576 in2 5 - LT Connections w/ extension tabs 1 - SD 8000 (total 4,896 in2 ) Copyright 2015 Light Tape® Electro-LuminX Lighting Corporation

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