how to connect led strip with controller and power supply?
author: Ivan Huang
2022-11-16
LED light strip is an essential lighting product for decoration. Most people know how to connect LED light strip and LED switching power supply together. However, when it comes to complex applications, such as Dali dimming, 0-10V dimming, etc., even people who have been making light strips for many years may not be clear.
In this article, we will clearly introduce the different connection methods of LED light strips, LED controllers and LED power supplies through the way of physical connection diagrams. Hope it helps you.
1. No Dimming connection
This is the most commonly used connection method for LED strips. We only need to correctly connect the V+ and V- of the LED strip to the adapter, and then connect the adapter to the 220V wire.
For the convenience of operation, when the power is not high, customers can choose to connect the DC5.5 connector to the LED strip and use it with the LED adapter, which will be more convenient.
2. Triac Dimming connection
This method is relatively simple. You only need to select a dimming power supply compatible with the Triac controller, and then connect the Triac switch and the power supply to realize the dimming function.
Sometimes there will be uneven dimming, or the situation of not lighting up. This is most likely an incompatibility between the dimming power supply and the dimmer. You can try another brand of dimmer and the problem will be solved.
3. RF Dimming connection
This is a very common wiring method. First connect the LED strip to the controller, and then connect the controller to the switching power supply, and then you can control the brightness of the LED strip through the remote control.
There are two types of remote control: common code and pair code. Common code means that one remote control can control multiple controllers at the same time; while pair code means that one remote control can only control one controller. Please select the appropriate remote control method according to your needs.
4. 1-10V Dimming connection
This method is less used. Connect the LED light strip to the controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the controller with a 1-10V dimming signal to realize the dimming change.
5. Wifi Dimming connection
This method is becoming more and more popular because of its ease of operation. Connect the LED strip to the controller with Wi-Fi control function, and then connect the controller to the power supply. In this way, the connection is completed.
We can choose remote control, or download the App through the mobile phone, and then control it through the App.
6. DMX512 Dimming connection
High-end projects like to use DMX512 control the most. Connect the LED light strip to the dmx512 controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the DMX512 dimming signal to the controller to realize the dimming change.
DMX512 can realize intelligent control by controlling the entire lighting system, and is deeply loved by high-end engineering customers. Of course, with this control method, the cost of the product will be relatively high.
7. Dali Dimming connection
This is also the way engineering projects like to connect. Connect the LED light strip to the Dali controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the Dali dimming signal to the controller to realize the dimming change.
8. Long Dimming connection with repeater
This is the most widely used connection method for general engineering. Through this connection method, one controller, one remote control and several amplifiers can control all the light strips in the entire area. In theory, in this way, infinitely long LED strips can be connected, but in actual operation, try to control the length of the strip within 300 meters.
Summarize
Through the above introduction, I believe you already know how to connect the LED strip, LED controller and LED power supply. If you have other doubts, you can contact Hanron Lighting.
In this article, we will clearly introduce the different connection methods of LED light strips, LED controllers and LED power supplies through the way of physical connection diagrams. Hope it helps you.
1. No Dimming connection
This is the most commonly used connection method for LED strips. We only need to correctly connect the V+ and V- of the LED strip to the adapter, and then connect the adapter to the 220V wire.
For the convenience of operation, when the power is not high, customers can choose to connect the DC5.5 connector to the LED strip and use it with the LED adapter, which will be more convenient.
2. Triac Dimming connection
This method is relatively simple. You only need to select a dimming power supply compatible with the Triac controller, and then connect the Triac switch and the power supply to realize the dimming function.
Sometimes there will be uneven dimming, or the situation of not lighting up. This is most likely an incompatibility between the dimming power supply and the dimmer. You can try another brand of dimmer and the problem will be solved.
3. RF Dimming connection
This is a very common wiring method. First connect the LED strip to the controller, and then connect the controller to the switching power supply, and then you can control the brightness of the LED strip through the remote control.
There are two types of remote control: common code and pair code. Common code means that one remote control can control multiple controllers at the same time; while pair code means that one remote control can only control one controller. Please select the appropriate remote control method according to your needs.
4. 1-10V Dimming connection
This method is less used. Connect the LED light strip to the controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the controller with a 1-10V dimming signal to realize the dimming change.
5. Wifi Dimming connection
This method is becoming more and more popular because of its ease of operation. Connect the LED strip to the controller with Wi-Fi control function, and then connect the controller to the power supply. In this way, the connection is completed.
We can choose remote control, or download the App through the mobile phone, and then control it through the App.
6. DMX512 Dimming connection
High-end projects like to use DMX512 control the most. Connect the LED light strip to the dmx512 controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the DMX512 dimming signal to the controller to realize the dimming change.
DMX512 can realize intelligent control by controlling the entire lighting system, and is deeply loved by high-end engineering customers. Of course, with this control method, the cost of the product will be relatively high.
7. Dali Dimming connection
This is also the way engineering projects like to connect. Connect the LED light strip to the Dali controller, then connect the controller to the LED power supply, and finally, provide the Dali dimming signal to the controller to realize the dimming change.
8. Long Dimming connection with repeater
Summarize
Through the above introduction, I believe you already know how to connect the LED strip, LED controller and LED power supply. If you have other doubts, you can contact Hanron Lighting.
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