Color Kinetics eW Flex Compact - 3000K LED IP66-Rated Flex String with Translucent Dome Lens and 12-inch Node Spacing in Black Finish [500-000012-15]

The Color Kinetics eW Flex Compact (Model # 500-000012-15) is a high-performance, IP66-rated LED flex string designed to deliver versatile and dynamic white light across various environments. Featuring 50 individually controllable LED nodes, this strand offers exceptional flexibility and adaptability for creative and functional lighting applications. Whether used on interior or exterior surfaces, the eW Flex Compact can illuminate walls, ceilings, floors, sculptures, and set pieces, offering a unique lighting solution for both artistic installations and practical applications. The flexible design makes it ideal for a variety of complex lighting installations, including video displays.

Each node in the strand is equipped with a translucent dome lens, which enhances the uniformity of light output and ensures a smooth, diffuse effect. At full brightness, each node provides up to 89.6 candela and 129,758 nits, ensuring outstanding visibility and brightness, even in daylight conditions. This makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, where powerful illumination is required. The IP66 rating ensures that the eW Flex Compact is fully sealed and protected from dust, water, and other outdoor elements, guaranteeing long-lasting performance and reliability in even the harshest conditions.

The eW Flex Compact offers flexibility in its use, with the ability to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional video displays. The white nodes provide high-intensity light for both black-and-white video content and reverse (shadow) video displays, making it an ideal tool for artistic and multimedia installations. The flexibility of the strand allows it to conform to different shapes and surfaces, while the translucent dome lenses help to diffuse the light evenly across the display, enhancing the overall visual impact.

Designed for ease of installation, the eW Flex Compact features detachable leader cables, available in multiple lengths (7.6 m, 15.2 m, and 30.5 m), allowing the strands to be spaced appropriately from power and data supplies. Optional mounting tracks are available to ensure straight linear runs, while snap-on spacers help to conceal cabling and mounting hardware. For installations with uneven node spacing or complex geometries, single-node mounts provide anchor points for precise positioning, giving you full control over the layout and spacing of the nodes.

For video displays, the eW Flex Compact is a cost-effective solution, offering the ability to control each node individually at a power consumption of just 1W per node, which translates to a total power consumption of 50W per strand. The adaptable design and control system make it easy to integrate with Color Kinetics' range of controllers, including the Light System Manager, Video System Manager Pro, iPlayer 3, Antumbra iColorKeypad, and ColorDial Pro. The eW Flex Compact is also compatible with third-party DMX controllers, offering users even more flexibility in their lighting designs.

The eW Flex Compact also supports remote monitoring and management through Philips ActiveSite, and it is ready to work with the Interact Landmark platform for seamless integration into smart lighting systems. Whether used for decorative lighting, video art, or dynamic visual effects, the eW Flex Compact delivers reliable performance and high-quality lighting, making it the perfect solution for a wide range of applications.

Features

• 3000K color temperature for warm, white light
• 50 individually controllable high-intensity LED nodes
• Up to 89.6 candela and 129,758 nits of light output per node at full brightness
• IP66-rated for outdoor use, providing protection against dust and water
• Translucent dome lens for smooth and diffuse light output
• Supports two-dimensional and three-dimensional video displays
• Flexible form factor for creative and functional lighting designs
• Compatible with Color Kinetics controllers and third-party DMX controllers
• ENERGY STAR qualified for energy efficiency
• Remote monitoring and management with Philips ActiveSite and Interact Landmark
• Temperature range: 40°F to 122°F operating, 32°F handling, -40°F to 176°F storage
• Compact and lightweight design with integrated watertight 3-pin connector

Specifications

Output

• Color Temperature: 3000K
• Viewing Angle: 200°

Electrical

• Input Voltage: 24 VDC via CM-150 CA gen2, or sPDS-480ca 24V
• Power Consumption (Maximum per node at full output, steady state): 1 W

Control

• Interface: CM-150 CA gen2 24V (DIN Rail or Surface Mount), sPDS-480ca 24V (Ethernet)
• Control Channels: 1 channel per node
• Control System: ColorKinetics full range of controllers, including Light System Manager, iPlayer 3, Antumbra iColorKeypad, and ColorDial Pro, or third-party controllers
• Remote Monitoring & Management: Philips ActiveSite Ready, works with Interact Landmark

Physical

• Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.3 x 1.1 inches
• Weight: 3.84 lbs for 50 nodes
• Housing Material: Black polycarbonate
• Lens: Translucent UV-protected polycarbonate
• Luminaire Connections: Integrated watertight 3-pin connector
• Temperature Ranges: 40F to 122F Operating, 32F Handling, 4F to 122F Startup, 40F to 176F Storage
• Humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing
• Maximum Luminaires Per Power/Data Supply: sPDS-480ca 24V supports 480 nodes via 8 strands, CM-150 CA gen2 supports 150 nodes via 2 strands

Certification and Safety

• Approbation: UL/CUL, FCC Class A, CE
• Environment: Dry/Damp/Wet Location, IP66