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09/05/2012, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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LED Driver questions
Ok, maybe I can get some help/insight here. I'm looking for comparable/replacement dimmable drivers to replace the fixed drivers I have now, which are just on/off, no other control. A good friend built the fixture for me, but I would like to use the Apex ability to dim the lights. He is unsure of the dimmable drivers. Ive listed what I think the replacement dimmable drivers should be in Italic Blue, the current drivers in Bold Black
I'm really confused as to how the drivers are determined using LED voltage and current specs. I have a basic understanding after watching a couple videos, but this is beyond my comprehension at this point. If anyone knows of a good write up explaining it all, please point me to it, and thanks for any input you may have. Anyways, here's what I'm using now: Meanwell LPC-35-700 running 4 Blue led's. I would like to be able to control 8 Blue's total with 1 driver (If I can't, then so be it). LED Specs are: Forward Voltage: 10.2v Forward Current: 700mA ELN-60-48D x 2, cannot find a suitable single driver to run all 8 Meanwell LPC-35-700 running 4 Royal Blue. LED Specs are Forward Voltage: 10.2v Forward Current: 700mA Meanwell ELN-60-48D Meanwell LPC-20-700 running 4 leds. LED Specs are: Forward Voltage: 3.9v Forward Current: 700ma Meanwell LPF-25D-36 Meanwell LPC 60-1400 Running 3 whites. I want to run 6 whites total on 1 driver if possible. LED specs are: Forward Current @ Test: 1.05A Forward Current If Max: 1.2A Forward Voltage @ Test: 12.8V are these being Overdriven at 1.4amps with the current driver?? ELN-60-48D x 2, cannot find a suitable single driver to run all 6
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