Tips for connecting RGB tape from 5 to 20 meters

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system components In order to connect the product with his hands must firstdetermine the length of the lamp.On the basis of the already selected devices suitable for lighting systems and create the appropriate wiring diagram.With regard to the device, the main one is the RGB controller, power supply and amplifier.A closer look at the purpose of each element in the chain.

The power supply is needed to convert the 220 volts from the mains to 12/24, from which he operates the light source.Purpose of the controller - control color LED illumination (visually see his work you will be able to video that we give below).Power is needed in order to connect more than 5 meters RGB LED strip at the same time.Also included there is a remote control, which you can select a specific emission level and color diodes.

dealt with a set of system, now I would like to tell you about what can be multi-color wiring diagrams tape.

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So the first and most simple wiring diagram of one RGB tape 5 meters as follows:

As you can see, it's pretty simple: RGB tape is connected to the controller, which in turn is connected to the blocksupply.BP works on 220 V. If you want to connect two lengths of 5 meters, then it is better to buy an additional RGB amplifier and one power supply unit, which is added to the network as follows:

There are also particular problems should arise, the main thing to respect the letter andcolor-coded wires during installation.A very important thing - it is not necessary to connect 10 meters RGB LED strip series, becauseIn this case, the second segment will not shine so bright.Be sure to perform parallel connection, even when the controller power is enough to work two segments without the amplifier.

If you decide to make the lighting in the apartment multicolor ribbon length of more than 10 meters, then again, you need to use a parallel connection.When selecting a power amplifier with a margin of 15 meters will be connected in parallel without further second amplifier.

The last option, which is also popular in home lighting - connecting RGB LED strip of 20 meters in length (segment 4).This option is ideal for creating a hidden ceiling illumination over a large perimeter of the room, for example, the audience.To help you clearly see the correct wiring harness, to give you a video example:

All popular connection scheme we showed you.It remains only to tell the essence of electric installation works, we provide a step by step guide below.

Step by Step Installation

order to independently connect RGB LED strips in an apartment, you need to perform the following steps:

1. Prepare the surface.At the point where you decided to install LED lighting, level the surface and degrease it with solvent.If you decide to fix the material on the metal surface, further protect its electrically insulating material.

2. Attach the device.One side of the luminaire Self-adhesive, so remove the tape and carefully glue the material to the desired location.Remember that the bending radius should not exceed 2 cm, otherwise you can harm the system.If you want to cut off a certain portion of the material to connect, do it in the appropriate places, which are marked by the manufacturer (as shown in photo).Also, how to cut the LED strip, we were told in the corresponding article.To connect the two segments RGB tape using a soldering iron, or special connectors.

3. Assemble the chain.According to the scheme perform the connection to the multi-color ribbon controller, amplifier and power supply with their own hands.The power supply is connected to the network is simple, a conventional electric plug.To connect the power supply to the controller must be connected to the black wire «V-» jack and the red to the «V +».Wires are attached to the tape from the controller as follows: red to «R» connector to green «G», and blue to the «B».The remaining cable (it can be any color), you need to connect to the terminal with the designation «V +»

4. Connect the lighting to the network of 220 volts and test the remote control.

A good overview of all the steps you can see in the video example:

That's the instruction to connect RGB LED strip with your hands!As you can see, nothing complicated, important to choose the right power devices and circuitry, which will meet on the circuit.If you accidentally mix up the wires from the lamp to the controller, nothing terrible will happen, just the system will not operate as it should (for instance, blue will shine instead of red).In this case, simply make a proper connection, and again test the finished system.

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