Samsung Q-Series 4ft strip CC build
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 1:17 pm
About to embark on my 2nd build using Samsung Q-series 4ft strips - https://www.arrow.com/en/products/si-b8 ... 8V201B20US.
My first build with these strips I built multiple 150W units with CV-Parallel wiring with many strips at low current which was a long laborious process. This time I am thinking of going CC-Series at a higher current for simplicity, and because I also have some extra 1ft and 2ft Q-series strips I may be able to utilise into the build, but I am left with a few questions:
1.) Does anyone know the voltage rating of the connectors Samsung uses on these strips? The only info in the datasheet says they are 'reworkable poke-in connector types'.
2.) Would it be better to solder the connections than to use the built-in connectors?
3.) How many of the 4ft strips would be safe to run in series? I intend to use multiple drivers for redundancy and versatility, perhaps up to 6 strips per 150W driver for example.
4.) I understand the voltage may be high for that many strips in straight series, is running parallel series-strings off a CC driver unadvisable?
I have ample strips but haven't ordered any drivers yet, still deciding which route to take. I do like the idea of a set current as a starting point and less wriring though.
Any help is very much appreciated.
My first build with these strips I built multiple 150W units with CV-Parallel wiring with many strips at low current which was a long laborious process. This time I am thinking of going CC-Series at a higher current for simplicity, and because I also have some extra 1ft and 2ft Q-series strips I may be able to utilise into the build, but I am left with a few questions:
1.) Does anyone know the voltage rating of the connectors Samsung uses on these strips? The only info in the datasheet says they are 'reworkable poke-in connector types'.
2.) Would it be better to solder the connections than to use the built-in connectors?
3.) How many of the 4ft strips would be safe to run in series? I intend to use multiple drivers for redundancy and versatility, perhaps up to 6 strips per 150W driver for example.
4.) I understand the voltage may be high for that many strips in straight series, is running parallel series-strings off a CC driver unadvisable?
I have ample strips but haven't ordered any drivers yet, still deciding which route to take. I do like the idea of a set current as a starting point and less wriring though.
Any help is very much appreciated.