LIGHTING TERMS
LED Types
Static White
STATIC WHITE (SW)
An LED product that has a fixed color output from 1800k to 6500k. The lower the number the LED will be warm and higher indicates a cooler color. As a reference...1800k (candle light), 2700k (residential), 3000-3500k (retail and office) and 6500k (daylight). Static White does not change when dimmed.
Warm Dim
WARM DIM (WD)
This technology is very similar to incandescent/halogen dimming. As the LED is dimmed, not only the output changes but also the color changes. Lower dimmer settings would result in less output and warm color.
Tunable White
TUNABLE WHITE (TW)
An LED product that uses two sets of LED diodes of different color outputs side by side. This allows the output of each LED color to be controlled to blend to achieve various outputs. Typically one color would be warm (1800k) and the other cool (4000k)
RGBW
RGBW
An LED product with four color outputs:
RED, GREEN and BLUE
"W" is for WHITE which can be any of Conveys Static White Options.
Example: RGBW-2700k
Tunable White Pro
TUNABLE PRO (TWP)
This option is similar to Tunable White however three diodes of different colors are side by side. Example 1800k, 2700k, 3500k. Tunable Pro allows for more accuracy of the tuned color to be closer to the black body curve.
RGB+TW
RGB+TW
An LED product with five color outputs:
RED, GREEN and BLUE
"TW" is for TUNABLE WHITE which can be any of Conveys Two Static White Options. Example:
RGB+TW-1800k/4000k
Dimming and Controls
ELV
ELV Dimming also known as
Electronic Low Voltage or Reverse Phase is a method where the output is controlled via the line voltage wires. More commonly used for residential applications or with screw in type lamps. Always check the dimmer being used for the maximum wattage allowed.
Triac
TRIAC Dimming also known as
Forward Phase is a method where the output is controlled via the line voltage wires. More commonly used for residential applications or with screw in type lamps. When combining LED strips and drivers on the same dimmer as regular lamps use TRIAC Dimmers.
0-10v
0-10v Dimming is typically used in commercial applications. The dimming signal to the driver from the dimming source is send via two low voltage wires. As the voltage increases on the signal (up to 10v) the output increases. 0-10v dimming is best when there is a higher connected load/wattage.
DALI
DALI Dimming allows for multiple or single lights to be controlled independently of each other. The control signal is sent via two low voltage wires. DALI systems require additional programming to set an "address" for the light or driver.
DMX
DMX Systems allow for individual driver control to in most cases changes colors and outputs. DMX assigns one "address" to each color. So a RGBW system would use 4 channels for Red, Green, Blue and White. A Tunable White system would just use 2 channels for Warm and Cool.
Potentiometer
Potentiometer Dimming is an option for both Static White and Tunable White system drivers. This is an option that allows the dimming level (White Only) or dimming and white color output (tunable white). This option is mostly used when a dimming system or control is not in place.
Output and Technology
CCT
CCT - Correlated Color Temperature
This is a metric used to describe the color appearance of the light. The CCT is quantified in Kelvin (k) and the warmer the LED the lower the number. Example 1800k is very warm and 6500k is very cool. For most 3000-3500k is considered Neutral.
Lumens
LUMENS
This is a measurement used to determine the amount of light produced by the source. As lumens increase typically so does the power consumed. You will also see products referenced as "LPW". This is lumens per Watt. Therefore a 1000lumen strip at 10w would be 100lpw.
CRI
CRI Color Rendering Index
CRI is a quantitative unit used to measure the capacity of a light source to reflect the true colors of any object in place, compared to the natural light source.
On a scale of 1-100 (100 being accurate color rendering). The majority of Convey's LED product is between 95-98 CRI!
Environment Ratings
IP20
IP20 RATING
IP stands for Ingress Protection.
Indoor use only.
Dry Conditions.
IP20
IP54
IP54 RATING
IP stands for Ingress Protection.
Protection against dust intrusion and water splashing from any direction.
IP54
IP68
IP68 RATING
IP stands for Ingress Protection.
Product is dust tight and can withstand being submerged in water (not swimming pools) for extended periods of time.
IP68
Product Features
Diode Pitch
DIODE PITCH
LED spacing can vary by product type and therefore can result in caring number of LED's. The spacing of the LED's is known as the "pitch" and typically when closer together avoid diode imaging in many channels/lenses.
The higher number of LED's per foot indicates greater pitch.
Cut Increments
CUT INCREMENTS
Many LED strip products have specific locations where the product can be cut. Simple scissors work best and cuts should be made where marked (or the gold solder points). Cuts must be made at these locations only and can vary by product.
Free Cutting
FREE CUTTING
Many of the Convey Flex products are "free cutting". This means that the product can be factory cut or field modified to any length up to the maximum rated connection. Unlike other tape products there are not specific cut increments.
Dual Bend
DUAL BEND
Many flexible (neon type) products bend in either the horizontal OR vertical plane. When possible we standardize on a product that can bend in either direction to take the guess work out of specifications. Look for "Dual Bend" in the description on the specification page and data sheets.
Imaging
IMAGING
This is when the image of the LED diode can clearly be seen to the eye through the diffusion of the lens. This could also be seen in the reflected image of the light in a cove or on a counter below. Imagining is reduced with deeper profiles and also opal lenses in shallow profiles.
Driver/Transformer
DRIVER / TRANSFORMER
Most LED systems require a driver or transformer to convert the 120v or 277v AC power to DC power. Majority of Convey's products are 24v DC and do require a driver or transformer to convert to the correct voltage.