Product Information Bulletin

DRAGONtape

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OSRAM’s new DRAGONtape brings LED lighting to a level

that makes illumination applications possible.

The DRAGONtape, like our standard LED modules, is

available in many colors but the emphasis is on white for

illumination applications. DRAGONtape uses the new OSRAM

Golden DRAGON LED that delivers efficacy and service life

far in excess of incandescent lamps, offering cost savings for

energy and replacement labor. With a forward emitting

luminous ﬂux comparable to that of many ﬂuorescent lamp

ﬁxtures, DRAGONtape may be speciﬁed for ﬂuorescent

specialty applications such as task lighting, backlit displays

and refrigerated display cases. The DRAGONtape consists

of six LEDs on a lightweight circuit board that can be used

whole or subdivided. A self-adhesive backing allows the tape

to be mounted on a substrate of suitable thermal conductivity

to transfer heat away from the LEDs.

The module operates on special constant current power

supplies, available in AC-DC format for standard lighting

applications and DC-DC format for specialty applications

that already employ DC power, such as solar powered

batteries and certain transportation vehicles.

• 6 Golden DRAGON

™

LEDs in series connection

with a one inch spacing

• Self-adhesive backing for easy, reliable assembly

• Intended for use with constant current power

supplies for optimal efficiency

• Circuit board can be cut to reconﬁgure LEDs;

connection made by soldering wires

• Size of entire module – 6 LEDs (LxW):

5.9 in x 1.0 in (150 mm x 25 mm)

• Size of smallest subunit – one LED (LxW):

1.0 in x 1.0 in (25 mm x 25 mm)

• Better efficacy than incandescent

or tungsten halogen

• Comparable illumination to many ﬂuorescent

lamp ﬁxtures

• New longer service life when installed with proper

thermal management

• No ultraviolet or infrared radiation

Product Availability

Wattage (W) Product LED Color

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/W2-865 6500 K

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/W2-854 5400 K

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/W2-847 4700 K

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/W2-833 3300 K

4.8 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/A1 617 nm

4.8 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/Y1 587 nm

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/V1 505 nm

7.2 DRAGONtape/OS/DT6/B1 465 nm

Application Information

Applications Power Supply Information

Task lighting – reading lights, under cabinet lighting

Accent lighting – cove lighting, outdoor/landscape lighting

Refrigerated and freezer display case lighting

Light box, backlit graphics, edge lighting

Vehicle cabin lighting – RV, truck, boat, airplane

Solar powered installations

The DRAGONtape is presently compatible with the

OT9/100-120/350 (NAED 51525) and the OT9/10-24/350

DIM E (NAED 51526) power supply products. Contact your

OSRAM SYLVANIA representative for specific information

on these products and possible updates to this list.

Application Information (continued)

Application Notes

1. Module is intended for use with 350 mA constant current drive condition as is provided by the OT9/100-120/350 and OT9/10-24/350

DIM E (see PIB ECS052R1 for details). The module is not intended for use with constant voltage power supplies, including other OSRAM

LED power supplies.

2. For the white, blue and verde DRAGONtape products, the OT9 power supplies can power up to six LEDs (i.e. one complete module).

For the yellow and red DRAGONtape products, the OT9 can power up to 9 LEDs (i.e. 1.5 modules).

3. Installation of the DRAGONtape must include provision for thermal management to avoid premature failure of the product and to obtain

expected service life. Service life (i.e. lumen depreciation) is primarily a function of LED temperature which is to be monitored on the circuit

board at the designated “Tc-Point”. (A Tc-Point temperature of 40°C should be sufficient to enable a service life of 50,000 hours for the

white DRAGONtape.)

4. There is no exact installation prescription to obtaining an appropriate Tc-Point temperature because every ﬁxture design is different. In

general, the DRAGONtape module should be adhered to a clean, ﬂat metal surface which has enough surface area to transfer the heat from

the LED to the surrounding air. The metal surface can be part of a conventional ﬁnned heat sink or can be part of the mass of the ﬁxture

itself. A very “ballpark” starting point can be interpreted from the chart below which shows approximate heat sink surface area requirements

for given service life expectations for individual DRAGON LEDs (i.e multiply area values by six for an entire DRAGONtape module).

5. Concerning ﬁxture design, it is important to understand that once heat is transferred to a “heat sink”, that heat must still be allowed to

escape the “system”. A heat sink transferring the thermal energy to the inside of an enclosed cavity may ultimately be of little use.

6. The ﬁxture makers’ strategy should be to design a prototype ﬁxture and test that ﬁxture in an appropriate ambient environment while

monitoring the temperature at the Tc-Point which should be allowed enough time to reach thermal equilibrium. In the end, the heat sink

areas from the chart below only represent a starting point for initial design work while the Tc-Point temperature serves as the emperical

test of proper thermal management. Tc-Point temperature can be measured with a standard thermocouple in direct contact with the

circuit board at the Tc-Point or by use of ML4C Series non-reversible OMEGALABELS (www.omega.com) or equivalent.

Approximate Heat Sink Size to Reach Lifetime Targets per LED

(Vertically oriented ﬂat aluminum plate: total cooling surface area equals 2x footprint area)

Service Life to 50% Initial Light Intensity (hours)

Safety Information

1. The LED module and all of its components must not be subject to mechanical stress.

2. Assembly must not damage or destroy the conducting paths on the circuit board.

3. Installation of the LED Modules and OSRAM LED power supplies need to be made with regard to all applicable electrical and safety

standards. Only qualiﬁed personnel should be allowed to perform installations.

4. Correct electrical polarity needs to be observed. Incorrect polarity may destroy the module.

5. All LEDs, up to the maximum number allowable for the power supply, should be installed in a single electrical series connection. Electrical

parallel connection can result in unbalanced voltage distribution resulting in damaging and potentially hazardous overload of some LEDs.

6. Pay attention to standard ESD precautions when handling and installing the module.

7. Only install according to the heat sinking parameters outlined in the Application Notes section.

8. Modules may be hot to touch; use caution.

Assembly Information/Application Notes

1. Solder connections should only be performed on designated solder pads at the locations of LED subunit marked “+” and “-“.

During soldering, do not exceed the maximum soldering time of 10 seconds and the maximum soldering temperature of 260°C.

2. The mounting of the module is facilitated by means of the double-sided adhesive on the back surface of the module. Care must be taken

to provide a clean and dry mounting surface, free of oils or silicone coatings as well as dirt particles. The mounting substrate must have

sufficient structural integrity. Take care to completely remove the adhesive backing. Once the module is appropriately positioned, press

on the module with about 20 N/cm

(refer to application techniques of 3M adhesives transfer tapes).

3. The module should be installed onto ﬂat surfaces to facilitate intimate thermal contact between the circuit board and the substrate material.

The module should not be installed onto curved surfaces.

Minimum and Maximum Ratings For DRAGONtape (all colors)

Parameter Rating

Operating Temperature at Tc-Point -30…+65°C (-22…+149°F)

Storage Temperature -30…+85°C (-22…+185°F)

Maximum Allowable Current (dc) 350 mA

Maximum Reverse Voltage 0 V

Notes:

1. Exceeding maximum ratings may damage the LED module and cause potential safety hazards.

2. Elevated operating temperatures can be expected to negatively impact the service life in terms of lumen output.

3. Incorrect wiring (i.e. reverse polarity) with constant current power supplies may damage the LED module.

4. Not intended for use with constant voltage power supplies.

The LED Module incorporates no protection against short circuits, overload or overheating. Therefore it is necessary to operate the

modules with an electronically stabilized power supply offering protection against the above mentioned safety risks.

OSRAM OPTOTRONIC power supplies are speciﬁcally designed with protection features for safe operation.

When using power supplies other than OPTOTRONIC the following basic safety features should be veriﬁed in addition to any other

application speciﬁc concerns and local safety codes:

• Short circuit protection

• Overload protection

• Overheat protection

• Correct output voltage, including consideration for ripple and spikes.

WARNING: ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION.

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR COMPONENT DAMAGE, DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING

INSTALLATION OF THE POWER SUPPLIES AND/OR MODULES.

Failure to install the power supplies and/or LED modules in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC), all applicable Federal,

State and local electric codes as well as the speciﬁc Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) safety standards for the installation, location and

application may cause serious personal injury, death, property damage and/or product malfunction. These instructions are guidelines for

installation of OSRAM LED modules and power supplies. Installation requirements may vary depending on the application. Licensed

electricians should provide all installation services for connection of both primary and secondary (input/output) of the power supplies.

Part #	70100
Description	LED Uni-Color White
Category	TRANSFORMER
Availability	In Stock
Qty	1

70100

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