Solderless LED Flex Connector from Inspired LED
Easy enough to terminate strips in the field -
Reliable enough to terminate strips ahead of time.
1.
Cut Flex Strip to length at line (after each set of three LEDs.) *
2.
Locate (+) marking on Flex Strip and align
with (+) marking on Connector.
+
Lock
Open
Connector
Latch
Connector Base
3.
Peel adhesive backing of LED
Flex Strip back approximately 2”.
4.
Holding latch open with thumb and forefinger slide Flex Strip fully into connector,
slide latch to full lock position and press Flex Strip onto Connector Base.
5.
Test strip to ensure that you have full insertion and that polarity is correct.
6.
Install when ready by removing adhesive backing from Connector Base.
*Some cut points are presoldered, these points cannot be terminated with this connector. In this instance cut strip one section short.
The spread of the light will make 3 fewer LEDs unnoticeable.
Technical Features
> Provides Solderless termination to from LED Flex Strips to popular LED connectors.
> Termination for both 8 and 10mm wide LED Flex Strips.
> Direct connection to most Class 2 Power Supplies.
> Easy board to board connection through off the shelf Cable Assemblies.
> Allows for assembly and testing on the bench before installation.
> Industry proven locking system meets shock and vibration requirements of IEC 60068-2-27
> Use only in indoor applications.
48mm
20mm
4937
5.5 x 2.1 mm DC Connector
-
4938
3.5 x 1.3 mm DC Connector
-
4939
Wire termination
-
17mm
includes detachable 2 pin
Screw Terminals 24-12 AWG
Inspired LED 1733 E McKellips Rd. #112 Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 941-4286 www.inspiredled.com
Tiger Paws, How to.
Detailed Description.
1)
2)
3)
Tiger Paws come in pairs, to
ensure that both ends of a flexible
LED strip can be terminated.
If they are still connected together,
break them apart along the scored
center line.
Notice the different
polarities, marked by the
+ and – symbols.
6)
4)
Closed
Opened
5)
Also notice the LED connector – it
opens for easy strip insertion and
latches to secure the connection.
Now select the tiger paw that matches the
polarity of the flexible LED strip end you
would like to terminate. Peel back the
adhesive liner on the LED strip about 1.5
inches. Please note that solder pads with a
bump of solder on them cannot be
terminated with this item.
Insert the flexible LED strip into the
open
LED connector:
above
the sliding latch and
below
the beige top. Again, make sure that
the positive side of the strip matches the
positive side of the board.
7)
8)
9)
Make sure the LED strip is centered and
fully inserted into the LED connector.
You may need to hold the latch open with
one hand so that the adhesive doesn’t
pull the latch closed prematurely.
Secure the LED connector by
closing the sliding latch. Again, the
adhesive may want to resist. Your
thumb nails are your friend here.
Reinforce the connection by
pressing and sticking the flexible
strip to the rest of the connector
board.
Plug it in, to verify the connection.
10)
If there is any flickering, make sure flex is fully inserted and that the latch is secure. If no lights turn on, check polarity.
Inspired LED
1733 E McKellips Road Suite 112 Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-4286