The ILED-FX-3528 240D is a flexible LED strip built around the SMD 3528 package in a double-row layout, with 240 LEDs per meter. It is the most intense member of the 3528 range. Where the single-row strips give a line of light, the double row packs the LEDs closely enough that the light reads as nearly solid, with almost no gap between points, which is what you want when a strip has to carry real output.
Aperçu des caractéristiques techniques
The strip runs on 12VDC or 24VDC, draws 19.2W per meter and puts out about 1,500 lumen per meter with a 120 degree spread. Colour rendering is CRI above 80 as standard and above 90 on request. Each piece ships as a 5 meter roll, 15mm wide, cuttable in 25mm steps.
What the double row does
The 240D stands for the double-row arrangement, which is why it is so much denser than the single-row 30, 60 and 120 piece strips. Twice as many LEDs per meter means a brighter, smoother line where you barely see individual points. That near-solid quality is the reason it is used for feature and high-output work instead of a subtle accent. The price of that density is the power draw, at 19.2W per meter.
Dual voltage: 12V or 24V
With that much current per meter, the voltage choice matters. On 12V the drop shows up quickly, so 24V is the sensible default for anything but a short run. For coves, longer feature lines and whole-room work, use the 24V version and feed power from both ends so the middle stays even.
Choosing a colour
This is a static strip, so each piece is one single colour. You pick one of the seven available colours before ordering: red, green, blue, yellow, warm white, commercial white or cool white. The white options cover three temperatures, so warm white suits living spaces while cool white is cleaner for work areas. For accent or signage the red, green, blue and yellow single colours are the ones to use.
IP rating options
The same strip is offered in four protection ratings. IP20 is for dry indoor locations such as coves and cabinetry. IP65 handles covered outdoor and wet areas like eaves and facades. IP67 and IP68 are for where the strip gets fully wet or sits in harsh coastal air. Match the rating to the location, not the highest one on the list.
Fabrication et installation
The strip cuts cleanly in 25mm steps, so you trim it to fit instead of bending a longer piece. It is 15mm wide because of the double row, so check your cove, channel or gap clears that width before you commit. It is backed with 3M yellow double-sided tape, and a 3M red tape is available on request. A 15cm input cable is fitted to the leading end, and connector cables can be customized to a different length or plug.
Contenu de la boîte
Each order ships with the strip as a 5 meter roll, the 3M yellow mounting tape, and the 15cm input cable on the connection end. Custom lengths are cut to order from the same roll.
Ce que vous devez fournir
You will need a power supply at 12VDC or 24VDC, matched to the strip version, sized for your total meters, which the 19.2W per meter figure makes easy to add up. For dimming, a compatible LED dimmer is available. If you are not hard-wiring, use an adapter or driver that matches the strip voltage.
Où est-il utilisé ?
As the brightest option in the 3528 family it suits task and worktop lighting, high-output coves, display and shop work, and anywhere you want a strong, near-solid line of light. Outdoors the IP65 and above versions handle eaves, facades and garden edges. The single colours also make it useful for signage.
Durée de vie et fiabilité
The SMD 3528 LEDs carry a 50,000 hour rated life, which at typical use is well past a decade. There are no moving parts and no fan, so the strip does not fail through heat. It works from -20 C to 50 C, and with a 24V supply and a properly sized driver the heat stays manageable even in a tight cove.
