Built for dot-free lightTraditional SMD strips space individual diodes along a board, which is why you see scallops and hot spots through a diffuser. The COB construction of this tape places the chips on a continuous board at 146 LEDs/ft (480 LEDs/M) and covers them with a uniform phosphor layer, producing continuous, dot-free output with excellent colour consistency. At 1" (25mm) wide and only 5/64" (1.8mm) thick, the flexible board slips into tight millwork reveals, shallow coves and cabinet undersides, and the factory-applied double-sided 3M tape on the back makes the mechanical install quick — peel, press, done.
Light quality you can trustWith a CRI greater than 90, this is high-fidelity white light: paint colours, stone counters, produce, clothing and artwork all read the way they should. The 4000K neutral white sits between warm residential white and cool commercial white, which is why it works so well in kitchens, bathrooms, workspaces and retail displays at the same time. The 120° beam angle spreads light evenly across a surface instead of punching a narrow stripe, so a single run under a cabinet or inside a cove lights the whole plane smoothly.
Technical specificationsSKU: LS-FLI-9D-12-480-4K
Brand: LumenstarLED
Voltage: 12V DC
Wattage: 3W/ft (10W/M)
Lumen output: 335/ft (1100/M)
Colour temperature: 4000K
CRI: >90
Beam angle: 120°
LED density: 146 LEDs/ft (480 LEDs/M)
Cut increment: 1" (25mm)
Roll length: 82' (25M)
Width: 1" (25mm)
Thickness: 5/64" (1.8mm)
IP rating: 22
Dimmable: Yes
Operating temperature: -25~+60°C (-13~140°F)
Lead wires: 24" (60cm) on both ends
Lifespan: +65,000 hours
Listing: cUL us
Warranty: 5-year
Wiring, dimming and installationThis tape runs on 12V DC, a safe low voltage for close-proximity work inside cabinetry, display cases and furniture. Size your power supply to the total wattage of the run at 3W/ft (10W/M) and add headroom; for
dimmable LED strip lights, use a compatible low-voltage dimming power supply, since the dimming happens at the driver. Cut only on the marked 1" (25mm) increments, and use the COB solderless connectors from the same family — LS-SC1-COB seamless strip-to-strip, LS-SC2-COB with a 24" wire lead, LS-SC2-COB-20 with a 20' (6.1m) lead, LS-SC3-COB with connectors on both ends, LS-SC4-COB for corners and LS-BK-SC2-COB wire-to-strip (13 × 11 × 6mm). The 24" (60cm) leads on both ends of the roll mean you can feed power from either side. Note that some aluminum profiles are listed as all-connector compatible while others require a production lead or solder, so plan your terminations before you cut.
Applications, channels and documentationTypical uses are cabinet, accent, display, cove and under-cabinet lighting: a backlit bar front in a restaurant, a floating vanity in a condo bathroom, glass shelving in a jewellery boutique, a perimeter cove in a living room, or illuminated closet rods and pantry shelves. For a finished architectural look, pair the tape with an extrusion and frosted lens such as
LL10 Standard 2M frosted for slim recessed runs,
LL12 Standard 1M frosted for a slim modern surface line,
LL13 Standard 2M frosted when you want a wider slim profile, or
LL14 Standard 1M frosted to follow curves. The full technical PDF (LS-FLI-9D-12-480-4K spec sheet) is in the Documentation tab with the complete specification table, dimensions, ordering codes, connector list and compatible aluminum profiles.