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Multi-Channel Tape Controller

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Lumaris Tunable RGB Tape LightMulti-Channel Tape Controller

Overview

The Multi-Channel Tape Controller is a Clear Connect Type-X tape light controller that fits into HomeWorks QSX and RadioRa 3 systems. It drives a 5 channel tape light that is capable of tunable white from 1800K - 4000K and RGB color control.

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Features

The Multi-Channel Tape Controller supports a variety of ways to control intensity, tunable white color temperature, and RGB color. (Click to Expand)
  • Natural Show (Homeworks QSX) or Day/Night Mode (RadioRA 3)
  • Lutron App for manual adjustment
  • Presets triggered via Keypad buttons

 

Multi-Channel Tape Controller also features a wiring verification mode to help ensure that each of the 5 channels is wired correctly, and features support for up to 32ft of tape light per controller.

For flexible installation, the tape can also be cut and reconnected using the included Tape-to-Wire adapters for curves and corners. 

Multi-Channel Tape Controller has the following protections against hardware issues built in. (Click to Expand)
  • Short Circuit Protection
    • ​When the module detects a short on the output, it will turn the load off and then check twice after to see if the short cleared.
  • Overload Protection
    • ​When the module detects an overload (more than 32ft of tape connected to a single module), it will turn the load off and then to 0.1% until it is corrected.
  • Overvoltage Protection
    • ​The module can detect when a 'too high' voltage (anything greater than the nominal ​24V) is supplied. It will turn the load off until the overvoltage clears.
  • Undervoltage Protection
    • The module can detect when ‘too low’ of a voltage is supplied, which leads to poor lighting performance. The device will turn the load off if the voltage gets too low.

 

Model Numbers

Multi-Channel Tape Controllers

  • RRL-MWCL-WH: RadioRa 3 Multi-Channel Tape Controller
  • HWL-MWCL-WH: HomeWorks QSX Multi-Channel Tape Controller

Tape Light Spools

  • LU-T05-RT-IN: 5 Meters Color and Tunable White Tape
  • LU-T30-RT-IN: 30 Meters Color and Tunable White Tape

Power Interface

  • LU-PH3-A: 120/277 VAC to 24 VDC Power Interface

  • LU-PH3-B: 120/277 VAC to 24 VDC Power Interface - Compact with Flying Leads

Note: Both power interfaces are identical in electrical specifications. Differences include:

LU-PH3-A: Large form-factor with terminal blocks for wiring. Compatible with both wireless controllers

LU-PH3-B: Compact form-factor with flying leads for wiring. Compatible with Multi-channel wireless controller only

A table showing compatible models with each power supply

Accessories

  • LU-CK1-6W: 10 Pack 6 Pin Connectors
  • LU-WK1-6W: 50 Feet 6 Pin Wire

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use more than 16ft of tape with a controller?
    • Yes, for the multichannel wireless controller.  The multichannel controller supports up to 96 W of tape, or 32.8 ft of the RGB + Tunable White tape. Runs longer than 16 ft, however, are not supported. It is recommended to connect two 16 ft runs of tape in parallel to achieve the full 32 ft.
  • Can we use a third-party tape/driver/wire?
    • No; The Multi-Channel Tape Controller has been tested and designed as a complete end-to-end setup. Using a different tape, power supply, or driver may result in unexpected behavior and will void the warranty on the wireless controller.
  • How do I determine which kind of tape light I have?
    • The kind of tape can be determined by looking at the indicator marked on the tape. At this time, C and D are not used. The RGB + Tunable White tape is identified by darkened circles on “A” and “B”.

  • How do I know if my wireless controller is activated in a system?
    • If the LED indicator on the controller is off, then the device has been activated. If it is green and never blinking, it has not been activated in the system. See the troubleshooting section of https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/043611.pdf for more information on the LED indicator.
  • Are there any recommendations for extrusions to add a third-party lens?
    • We now offer compatible extrusions for all Lutron Tape Light! See https://assets.lutron.com/a/documents/3691292.pdf for more information.
    • In addition, there are many other extrusions on the market that will work with . Before selecting the extrusion, it’s important to decide up front how the wire-to-tape connector will be installed. If the connector is to be installed inside the extrusion make sure the extrusion is wide enough. The tape is .394in (10mm) wide. The connector is .52in (13mm) wide and .28in (7mm) tall.
  • Does the warm dim curve match Finiré downlights or Ketra? 
    • The default warm dim curves are the same between Finiré, Ketra, and , and thus the performance in a mixed space will reasonably match. That being said, Ketra light sources are much more powerful and precise, producing a more accurate representation of the set color temperature. 
    • Keep in mind that any 2 devices with different color temperature ranges will not match precisely with each other when warm dimming. 
      • As an example, if you have a tape with a CCT range of 2500K - 5000K, it will have a different warm dim curve compared to a Finiré 2700K (1800K - 2700K). If you set both to 50%, they will not match due to the 50% mark on the range of 2500K - 5000K being different from the 50% mark on the 1800K - 2700K.

   

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