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Thomas Research Driver 200watt
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:58 pm
by Shamz
Hi, could anyone tell me how many 560mm Bridgelux Gen 2 strips I can run with this driver to get close to the driver max output
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... ND/5597295
Re: Thomas Research Driver 200watt
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:39 pm
by Sinfor
You can connect up to 14 gen 2 in series.
Re: Thomas Research Driver 200watt
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:16 pm
by PeteR_1
Trick question, Zero (0)...
200 Watts / 14 Watts each strip = 14.28 strips
285 Vdc / 20 Vdc each strip = 14.25 strips
In theory its 14 strips max. at 196 Watts &
280 Vdc, But
Bridgelux Gen2 Series LED Strips have rated insulation of only 60 Vdc max. (page 4)
https://www.bridgelux.com/sites/default ... ev%20A.pdf
Standard Selection (-B, Dimmable) or ( -AB, Dimmable & separate Current Adj. down to ~ 50% - 120 Watts)
HLG-240H-20B or -AB are good for 17 in Parallel @ nominal / typical current 700 mA &
20 Vdc.
https://octopart.com/search?autosugg_id ... 0b&specs=1
Inexpensive Selection (-AB, Dimmable & separate Current Adj. down to ~ 50% - 120 Watts)...
XLG-240-H-AB are good for 16 in Series/Parallel @ nominal / typical current 700 mA &
40 Vdc (8 parallel circuits of 2 in series)
https://octopart.com/search?autosugg_id ... ab&specs=1
BTW, could put 4 - 5 (or more) Gen 2 strips on the 75 Watt TRP drivers (by Hubbell);
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/ ... ND/4332671
Re: Thomas Research Driver 200watt
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:26 pm
by Shamz
Man i really thought I could build my light with those drivers. I will have a look at the xlg range. I’ve already built a light using 12 X Gen 2 560mm strips and a meanwell HLG-240-20A driver and it runs super cool. But it’s roughly the same price as the kingbrite 240watt Quantum Boards