User Guide

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Safety Information for all LED modules and accessories
WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR COMPONENT DAMAGE, DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF THE
POWER SUPPLIES AND/OR MODULES.
Failure to install the power supplies and/or LED modules in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC), all applicable Federal,
State and local electric codes as well as the specific Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) safety standards for the installation, location
and application may cause serious personal injury, death, property damage and/or product malfunction. These instructions are
guidelines for installation of OSRAM LED modules and power supplies. Installation requirements may vary depending on the
application. Licensed electricians should provide all installation services for connection of both primary and secondary (input/output)
of the power supplies.
1. The LED module itself and all its components must not be subjected to mechanical stress.
2. Assembly must not damage or destroy conducting paths on the circuit board.
3. Installation of LED modules (with power supplies) should adhere to all applicable electrical and safety standards. Only qualified
personnel should perform installations.
4. Correct electrical polarity needs to be observed. Wrong polarity may destroy the module.
5. Unbalanced voltage drop can cause hazardous overload and damage the LED module.
6. Ensure that the power supply is of adequate power to operate the total load.
7. Pay attention to standard ESD precautions when installing the module.
8. Damage by corrosion will not be honored as a materials defect claim. It is the user’s responsibility to provide suitable protection
against corrosive agents such as moisture, condensation and other harmful elements.
9. Modules may be hot to the touch. Use caution when handling.
10. Only install according to the heat sinking parameters outlined.
11. For applications involving exposure to humidity and dust, the module must be protected by a fixture or housing with a suitable
protection glass. The module can be protected against condensation water by treatment with an appropriate circuit board conformal
coating. The conformal coating should have the following features:
• Optical transparency
• UV resistance
• Thermal expansion properties matching those of the module (15-30 x 10-6cm/cm/K)
• Low permeability of steam for all climate conditions
• Resistance against corrosive environments
Note: The “AFL” grade conformal coating from Electrolube, Inc. (www.electrolube.com) has met the conditions for LINEARlight
Colormix in our tests.
*For product specific safety information please see the appropriate Product Information Bulletin
The LED Module incorporates no protection against short circuits, overload or overheating. Therefore it is absolutely necessary to
operate the modules with an electronically stabilized power supply offering protection against the above mentioned safety risks.
OSRAM OPTOTRONIC power supplies are specifically designed with protection features for safe operation.
When using power supplies other than OPTOTRONIC the following basic safety features are required in addition to any other
application specific concerns and local safety codes:
• Short circuit protection
• Overload protection
• Overheat protection
• Correct output voltage, including consideration for ripple and spikes.
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