Installation Guide

Power supply location
and voltage drop
Voltage drop is a natural occurrence in all
low voltage lighting systems. It is the gradual
decrease in voltage that occurs from your
power supply to your LED lighting. Voltage
drop only becomes undesirable if you notice
the brightness in one area of your lighting is
objectionably different than in another area.
As a practical approach to installing LED
tape lights, test your lighting prior to fi nal
installation. If voltage drop appears to be
a concern, use shorter lengths of DC power
feed wires or switch to a thicker gauge wire
(lower AWG number).
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Excessive voltage drop = reduced
brightness and color accuracy
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Shorter and/or thicker wires = higher
brightness and color consistency
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Longer LED tape = an increase in
voltage drop
For an online voltage drop calculator, visit
www.armacostlighting.com/voltagedrop.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage ................................... 120V AC, 50/60Hz
Output voltage .....................................12V DC, 1A Max
Power factor .......................................................>98%
Effi ciency...........................................................>85%
IP protection ..............................IP60, dry location only
Dimensions ......................... 3.5" L x 1.625" W x .75" H
(88.9mm L x 41.275mm W x 19.05mm H)
Limited 3-year warranty. Improper
installation, improper powering,
abuse, or failure to use this device
for its intended purpose will void
warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all returns.
Questions? Email [e-mail].
Black Wire
120V AC
Live HOT
Lutron Dimmer
(SCL-153P shown)
Standard
Electrical Box
White Wire
120V AC
Neutral
Green Wire
Ground
Pre-installed Wire
18AWG Black (Line) & White (Neutral)
Red/White Wire
Use for a 3-way
switch connection
Dimensions: 3.5" L x 1.625" W x .75" H
12V output to white LED lighting
Important:
All electronic
low-voltage (ELV)
dimmers will
require a neutral
wire connection.
12 Watt AC Dimmable Electronic Power Supply
Model: AL12WDIM12V
Highly effi cient, stabilized
12V DC power for LED lighting
Delivers the right amount of power needed
whether powering a 3 watt LED puck
light, 12 watts of LED tape lighting, or a
combination of both. A minimum load of
5 watts is required for effective dimming.
For use only with white LED lighting requiring
12V DC constant voltage power.
Power supply will shut off in case of
lighting overload, open circuit, short circuit,
over-temperature or other fault. Unit will
automatically restart after the fault has
been corrected.
Not for use with color-changing RGB LED lighting.
Use only with approved compatible AC dimmers.
Installation Guidelines
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Power supply is for direct wire only.
For dry location use only. Allow for
ventilation.
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120V AC Power to this LED power
supply must be disconnected at all
times during installation.
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Total wattage of all LED fi xtures used
must not exceed the 12 watt rating of
this power supply.
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Use only insulated staples or plastic ties
to secure cords and wires.
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Route and secure wires so they will not
be pinched or damaged.
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All wiring must be in accordance with
national and local electrical codes, low
voltage Class 2 circuit. For wire runs
inside of walls, use properly certifi ed
CL2 or better cabling and appropriate
mounting hardware. If you are unclear
as to how to install and wire this
product, contact a qualifi ed electrician.
Failure to install this device properly
may result in electrical shock or fi re.
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Do not install Class 2 low voltage wiring
in the same runs as AC main power. If
AC and low voltage wires cross, keep
them at 90-degree angles.
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM AND COMPATIBLE DIMMERS
This power supply is compatible with Lutron C•L and Digital dimmers, and most electronic low voltage (ELV) and other
Universal dimmers manufactured by Lutron, Legrand and Insteon. Do not use with Armacost Lighting 12V DC low
voltage dimmers. For compatible dimmers, go to www.armacostlighting/dimmer-list.
Power supply is for direct wire only. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes, low voltage
Class 2 circuit. If you are unclear as to how to install and wire this product, contact a qualifi ed professional.
© 2012-14 Armacost Lighting. All rights reserved.
140901
Conforms to UL standard 1310
Certifi ed to Canada/CSA standard C22.2
No. 223-M91, 3rd Edition
Power supply location
Note: A minimum
load of 5 watts is
required for best
performance.