Spectra™ PLUS RGBW Light Sheet Installation Guide

Tape Measure	Wire Stripper	Screw Driver	Scissors	Cleaning Supplies	Soldering Iron + Solder (optional)	Power Drill (optional)

• Spectra™ PLUS RGBW Light Sheet
• Power Supply
• Color Changing Controller
• Electrical Wire
• PWM Boosters
• Light sheet connectors (Two included per light sheet)

1. Carefully read all instructions before installing.
2. Always install any electrical product, including light sheets and their accessories, in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all other local electrical and building codes at the project location. If you are unfamiliar with the NEC or your local codes, we recommend hiring a licensed electrician to complete the installation for you.
3. Always consult your System Design and physical equipment to confirm that your light sheet voltage and the power supply voltages match.
4. This product is suitable for environments with ambient temperatures between -13°F and 140°F. It is important that LED light sheets are not installed outside this range.
5. These products are not rated for use outdoors, or for exposure to moisture.
6. Always make sure there is adequate airflow when installing light sheets.
7. Light sheet Handling:
   • Don't bend LED light sheets to a diameter of less than 3/8” inches.
   • Don't fold or crease LED light sheets.
   • Don't tightly bend LED light sheets on a horizontal plane.
   • Don't power the light sheet while still in its package or in a stack.
   • DO NOT put pressure on the light sheet Chip, Resistor, or Connectors
   • DO NOT directly cover light sheets without an air gap of 0.5-1.5” inches.
   • DO NOT install a light sheet where LED chips are exposed to direct sunlight.

1. Measure the Space:

Using inches, measure the space in which you are going to install the light sheets. You will need both the width and the length of the space. The application surface should be a clean, flat, non-porous surface.

2. Determine the Number of Light Sheets:

Determine the number of light sheets you need based on the light sheet dimensions: 18-7/8" Long (480mm), 9-7/16" Wide (240mm), and 1/4" (6.5mm) thick.

In our example below, we determined that 9 light sheets are required for our installation. We used graph paper to visualize how they would fit on the surface and how they would connect to the power supplies.

3. Power Requirements:

Once you know how many light sheets you need, calculate the total power required. Each Spectra™ PLUS light sheet is rated at 60 watts. Multiply the number of sheets being used by 60 to find the total wattage consumption. We recommend loading our power supplies to no more than 80% of their capacity. To account for this, multiply the total wattage by 1.25, and then size up to the power supply with the closest output wattage.

In our example below, since 3 light sheets is the maximum run length (number of sheets that can be connected to each other), we have one power supply per 3 light sheets. To determine what size power supply we need for each set of 3 sheets, we multiply 60 (watts/sheet) x 3 (sheets) = 180. Then multiply 180 x 1.25 = 225W minimum power supply needed. We then size up to the 250W power supply.

Visit our power supply installation guide to learn how to install power supplies correctly for your light sheet installation.

4. Control Options:

Color-changing light sheet installations require the use of a controller in order to adjust between the different color options available. The Casambi Bluetooth 4 Channel PWM Controller is a great choice. Due to the Casambi having an output limit of 96 watts, an RGBW PWM Booster - Signal Amplifier will also be required when connecting the Casambi to 2 or more Spectra™ PLUS light sheets.

Our Example

1. Inspect the Product:

Inspect the product and jumper wires for any shipping damage. If you find any issues, contact aspectLED support right away. Also verify the voltage and check for polarity labels on the solder pads and connector ports.

2. Prepare the Surface:

Clean the installation surface with a lint free tack cloth, ensuring it is dry and clean.

3. Mark Your Guide Line:

Use a straight edge, chalk line, or an existing line on the surface to mark a flat guide line to work from.

4. Position the First Light Sheet:

Place the first light sheet on the surface, aligning it with your marked guideline.

5. Apply the First Light Sheet:

Peel off the protective backing paper and firmly press the light sheet evenly onto the surface. Make sure it is completely pressed down.

6. IMPORTANT! Check the Polarity:

Before applying additional light sheets, check the polarity! All light sheets must be oriented in the same direction. To ensure they are correctly aligned, make sure the writing on each sheet faces the same way. Alternatively, check the solder pads: adjacent sheets should line up with + to + and – to –. If they don’t, the sheet is upside down and won’t light up when connected. The jumpers should line up opposite each other. If they do not line up, you have the sheet rotated 180 degrees.

7. Layout the Remaining Sheets:

Position the rest of the light sheets. This product can be easily modified to fit unique sizes. In our example, the last light sheet is larger than needed, so we used sharp scissors to trim off the excess along the designated cut lines. You can also cut out shapes in the center of the light sheet using scissors, being careful to only cut on the indicated cut lines.

Be mindful when cutting your light sheet, to not cut a connection port off the light sheet if it’s required for connecting the sheets. The ports offer a quick-connect option for daisy chaining your light sheets or connecting to your power and controls. If a necessary connection port is removed, you’ll need to solder your lead wires instead.

8. Connectors:

IMPORTANT! The connector ports do not follow the standard R, G, B, W order, so be sure to pay attention during installation when soldering or connecting to your controller to ensure the colors line up and operate correctly.

Two wire connections are needed between each adjoining light sheet, as well as to the power source. This can be accomplished using jumper connectors and the connection ports for connections between light sheets, or using pigtail connectors from the connection ports for the power supply. The connector wire colors are coordinated: grey for + (positive) and white for RGBW.

The maximum run length is 3 sheets. In our example, each set of 3 sheets has two connectors between the sheets, as well as two connectors going back to the power supply.

Fully insert the connectors to the connection ports. Please note the connectors do not lay flat on the light sheet, they will need to be elevated slightly off the surface of the light sheet to connect smoothly into the connection port on the sheet.

9. Connecting Power:

Connect the red (positive) wire on the power supply to the positive input on your controller/booster, and the black (negative) wire on the power supply to the negative input on your controller/booster. These connections can be made using wire nuts, butt splices, Wagos, or by soldering and covering with heat shrink tubing.

Next, being mindful not to exceed 80% of the power supply capacity, connect the positive wire from your light sheet to the positive output of your controller/booster, and the R, G, B, W (negative) wires to their corresponding output channels on the controller/booster.

10. Covering the Light Sheets:

You can set materials on top of the light sheets using the spacers to ensure there’s a 0.5-1.5” air gap to allow for heat dissipation and light diffusion. If using screws to mechanically attach the light sheets to a substrate, make sure they’re aligned to the bullseyes printed on the sheet. Keep in mind that they should never pinch or deform the light sheet.

Some light sheets light up and others don’t	Check polarity and that the sheets are orientated correctly. Check the connecting wires or solder connections.
The light sheet at the end of the run is dimmer than the rest of the light sheets	Make sure you did not exceed the maximum run length of 3 sheets and that both sets of connectors are used.
The power supply and/or wire is really hot	Make sure you have not loaded the power supply past 80% of its listed load. Make sure there are no shorts or cross-connections in your wiring.
I installed the light sheets with incorrect orientation, and now the polarity is off	Contact aspectLED support for advice specific to your situation.
Can I cut off the printed lines?	No. If you do cut off the designated cut lines, you need to remove that section and cut back to the nearest line.