Understanding and applying the new standard connectors for indoor & outdoor LED-based lighting
The sealed and waterproof performance of connectors in this series make them especially well- suited for harsh environments, and they can be used for lighting as well as HVAC, industrial, and smart home situations, while their compact design is also a benefit for space-saving applications. The contacts in these connectors are rated for a range of wire gauges and corresponding currents: 18 American Wire Gauge (AWG) for 8 A; 20 AWG for 5 A; down to 22 AWG for 3 A. There’s more to an installation than power connectors alone. To complete the design project, Amphenol offers other key components including the FLA-2141-30, an ANSI C136-41 compliant receptacle used to
connect an outdoor luminaire in roadway, street and parking lot applications to a photocell for dimming capabilities (Figure 8). In addition to this two-contact version, there are versions with no contacts and four contacts. For more advanced sensor integration an FLB-P base can be added in place of the photocell. This allows the addition of a pc board with sensors for a variety of other functions such as motion detection, air quality, and sound detection. The complete assembly can then be protected by adding a FLB-C dome cover. Note: These are not intended for use indoors. Amphenol also offers the FLB-C70-501-001 Dome, a NEMA ANSI C136.41 translucent cover measuring 76 mm in diameter and
130 mm high that is designed for use with the FLB-P bases. The FLA Series of dimming receptacles can be used with ANSI C136.10 complaint photocell or cap (open circuit or short circuit). For additional sensor integration designers need:
■ The FLA receptacle
■ The FLB-P base
■ A pc board with sensors
■ The FLB-C protective dome
Finally, the FLS-SB80-02 Luminaire Extension Module (80 mm) allows lifting of the dimming assembly above the FLA Series receptacle to connect dimming and sensor modules.
Figure 8: The ANSI-compliant FLA-2141-30 dimming receptacle provides a connection between a user-supplied dimmer and the luminaire. It is intended for smart lighting that is controlled by available ambient light (shown is the four-contact variation). (Image source: Amphenol ICC)
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