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Who is Spectra-Strip? Spectra-Strip, located in Hamden CT, is a cable division of $3.2BB worldwide interconnect leader Amphenol Inc. www.amphenol.com www.spectra-strip.com www.tapelites.com
What is TapeLite?? TapeLite is a new, unique, rugged, totally passive optical lighting flat cable technology. from.5 inches (12.7 mm) up to 3.6 inches wide (91.4 mm) TapeLite carries no electricity thus no bulbs to burn out or electroluminescence to degrade.ever! TapeLite is driven (illuminated) by RGB LED, metal halide, or quartz halogen illuminators
Construction Overview Twisted fibers cause fiber s maximum light acceptance angle to be violated, thus light leaks out at the fiber bends Parallel sections of fiber at the cable ends are provided to allow maximum effective light launch into cable, and also to provide a convenient cable tail for routing to the illuminator Parallel sections can be a maximum of 20 ft (6.1 m)
Materials: Construction Overview 1mm PMMA plastic optical fiber (POF) Highly reflective polyester / PVC laminates Standard width 3.0 inches (76.2 mm).5 inches (12.7mm) up to 3.6 inches wide (91.4 mm) also available Clear PVC extruded jackets available, flame retardant, UV / Fungus resistant
Indoor rated TapeLite
Outdoor rated TapeLite
TapeLite System Components TapeLite Cable, available either as: Bulk cable, terminate on site Factory terminated cable assemblies Lexan / Polycarbonate mounting track Polished ferrule terminations (critical for optical quality and long life) Illuminators Computer programmable white or RGB LED Quartz halogen with color wheel Metal halide with color wheel Note: We optimize the illuminator and ferrule that is RIGHT for the job, not just one we make!
Complete Instructions for On-site Terminations
TapeLite Snap Track 3.68 (93.4 mm).39 (9.9 mm) Track accepts either 29 pair jacketed or 30 pair unjacketed TapeLite Hex head concrete screw for attachment to concrete flat head wood screws for attachment to wood, sheetrock, etc
TapeLite Snap Track for Indoor or Outdoor Applications UV resistant clear Lexan snap on cover Lexan is a trademark of Sabic UV resistant black polycarbonate base
Polished Illuminator Ferrules and Cable End Reflectors Critical for maximum light extraction Ferrule Reflector Available as factory pre-terminated assemblies, or as do-it-yourself kits
100 ft (30.5m), 3 inch (76.2mm) wide TapeLite, driven by one 150 Watt metal halide, looped into one port
100 ft (30.5m), 3 inch (76.2mm) wide TapeLite, driven by one 150 Watt metal halide, looped into one port One side of TapeLite is reflective, the other side is clear, thus one side is brighter than the other
100 ft (30.5m), 3 inch (76.2mm) wide TapeLite, driven by one 150 Watt metal halide, looped into one port Color movement across cable caused by color wheel and fiber alignment http://www.tapelites.com/movies/movie.asp?vname=p5250050
Why TapeLite technology is clearly superior: Twisted fibers are laminated to reflective films. this creates a much broader surface area for light to reflect from, thus emitting more light. Parallel fibers at the cable ends provide for a very effective light launch into the cable. They also provide for a very high fiber density in the fiber port.
Creative Applications: Building Accent Lighting Union Square Manhattan, NY
Creative Applications: Bar tops A perfect application for TapeLite is for color changing bar tops to set the mood. See the bar top movie at http://www.tapelites.co m/movies/movie.asp?v name=spectrabartop1
Creative Applications: Bar tops Marriott Wardman Hotel, Washington, D.C. 44 ft long (13.4 m) 3 inch (76.2 mm) wide TapeLite laid edge to edge 12 DiCon white LED fiberlamps
Creative Applications: Highway Ramp Lighting Concept for City of San Antonio TX.
Creative Applications: Neon Border Light Replacement
DynamicTapeLite Room Dividers Create an ever-changing wall of color at home or the office
Creative Applications: Room Perimeter Lighting System Shown: (2) 34 ft (10.3 m) 3 inch wide cables (2) 34 ft (10.3 m) lengths TapeLite Track (4) RGB LED illuminators (4) XLR interconnect cables (1) DMX wall mount controller (2) illuminator enclosures
Creative Applications: Cosmic Bowling
Creative Applications: Underwater Pool Lane Lights.. Unique in the industry!
Creative Applications: LED Strip Light Replacement
Other creative applications: Landscape lighting Pathway lighting Multi-color retail displays Stage accent lighting Cove lighting Emergency exit lighting Explosion proof lighting Cold case food lighting
Cable can bend in any axis and expands to 24 inches wide wherever the expansion is needed Available as bulk or Factory pre-terminated assemblies
Illuminators and DMX control
RGB and All White LED Programmable Illuminator Almost endless possible colors Indoor 21 LEDs RGB, all white, and single color lamps available Full spectrum of colors Programmable animation Thermal control / shutoff DMX Compact design Outdoor 21 LEDs Same functionality as Standard FiberLamp Outdoor compliant Hardwired to power source IP 56 rated Fanless 9 LEDs For shorter runs Quiet, fanless operation Low profile Outdoor and indoor Can be submerged in up to 30 ft of water
LED Illuminator Features Low power, compact light source 50,000 hour rated lifetime RGB (Red, Green, Blue) LED array for full-spectrum color without need for color wheel Tunable all white version Customizable, dynamic color flexibility DMX 7 pre-set colors Pre-set rainbow effect 4 customer-programmable channels Animation dimming, blinking, sequencing Return-to-state mode Master / Slave mode CIE 1931 color space chromaticity diagram
Power/Data management 12V DC Power Supply CAT5e Splitter DMX Ethernet addressable lighting controller PC for remote control over the entire lighting installation.
Easy to Use Programming Interface Software allows users to create and combine scenes into the Playlist editor to create truly customized looks.
150 Watt Metal Halide Illuminator 3000 K or 4000K lamp with dichroic relfector Voltage options: 120V or 240V Up to 8 custom colors via rotating 1 or 3.6 rpm color wheel UL listed for damp locations DMX option Lamp life: 6000 hrs Weight: 23 lbs
A simple, inexpensive DMX controller for TapeLite: ColorDial from Phillips ColorDial is a trademark of Philips, Inc.
Application Recommendations Maximum length: With 150 Watt Metal Halide: 110 ft (33.5 m) with 150 watt metal halide illuminator on each end (includes 5 ft (1.52 m) tails on each end 45 ft (13.7 m) driven on one end with reflector other end (includes 5 ft (1.52 m) tail on one end With LED Illuminators: 60 ft (18.3 m) driven both ends (includes 5 ft (1.52 m) tails on each end 25 ft (7.6 m) driven on one end with reflector other end (includes 5 ft (1.52 m) tail on one end When driving from one end, always use a reflector Minimum bend radius: 3 inches (76.2 mm) Right angle bends: Fold the cable with a loop, then cross over the cable at a right angle. Mask the loop Outdoor cables: Should use PVC jacket with UV and fungus resistance, or TapeLite Snap Track Tail length: maximum is 20 ft (6.09 m) Keep as short as possible to minimize light loss
Why design with a TapeLite System? TapeLite provides a way to differentiate your design with unique lighting. TapeLite strips can be scaled up to cover large surface areas with dramatic results. Color changes move across the cable, providing unique visual interest with illuminators equipped with color wheels TapeLite is intrinsically safe. No electricity in the cable, so you can install it under water! TapeLite is a green technology. A 50 ft length driven by two LED illuminators uses only 1.0 watts per foot
Why design with a TapeLite System? Power source is remotely located from the light. No bulbs to burn out. Less maintenance costs. Compatible will all illuminator types: RGB LED, quartz halogen or metal halide. Almost infinite possibilities for different colors, dimming, and programmable special effects. Variety of UV resistant, rust proof mounting methods.
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