On the modern market, LED products have appeared relatively recently, becoming a real breakthrough in the world of lighting technology. These universal, durable and reliable devices have a lot of advantages, among which we can note versatility and high efficiency. Therefore, it is not surprising that people are interested in how to properly connect an LED spotlight. After all, such devices are used at industrial and administrative facilities, for decorative lighting of country houses, country gardens and plots, etc.
In order to connect the device correctly, some electrical knowledge is required. Experienced installers do not recommend doing this work on their own, as this can lead to malfunctions and failure of the spotlight. Nevertheless, if you act responsibly and carefully at each stage, the result will be positive. Let's consider further how to connect the LEDspotlight.
Connecting spotlight
In order to get the power cable into the terminal box, it is necessary to open it by dismantling the fastening connection for this. To ensure the tightness of all connections, there is a gland through which the power wire is laid.
Let's consider step by step how to connect an LED spotlight.
Step-by-step execution of works
Floodlights can be placed in any accessible place, but most often, for safety reasons, such devices are installed at a sufficient height. That is why it is recommended to make all connections just before the device is mounted on the bracket.
Let's consider in sequence how to connect an LED spotlight:
- Carrying out the dismantling of the terminal box fastening.
- Laying the power cable into the gland and connecting to the terminal block.
- Closing the lid of the box.
- Fixing the spotlight to the bracket.
- Installing the structure in place where the lighting fixture will be used.
The bracket can be installed at any angle. To do this, loosen the side screws of the fasteners so that you can adjust the direction of the light.
Let's consider further how to connect an LED spotlight to a 220 Volt network.
Power connection
When connecting the floodlight to the network, it is necessary to create a safe working environment. To do this, the cable mustmissing phase. After the connection of all elements of the circuit, the structure must be hermetically sealed. The three-core wire is very important to connect correctly. To do this, they are guided by the generally accepted colors: black or blue wire - "zero"; yellow-green - "earth"; brown or red wire - "phase".
Installation and connection of the spotlight to 220 V is carried out using an automatic switch. He will provide security.
It is quite possible to do all this on your own if you follow all the safety recommendations. The lighting device is installed on the bracket. You can change the direction of the light beam with the help of bolted connections that are not fully tightened. The body of the spotlight after the installation of the cable is hermetically sealed. In addition, it must be grounded.
Let's consider further how to connect a motion sensor to the LED spotlight.
How the device works
Motion sensor function - turning on the lighting when a person appears in the coverage area. After a certain time, it turns off automatically. Proper installation of the system will reduce energy consumption for area lighting by almost 70%.
Accommodation Options
Sensor may be located:
- In the housing of the LED spotlight. These blocks are the smallest in size.
- The sensor is integral with the spotlight, but is located in a housing separate from the light elements.
- Motion sensor and spotlight are separate elements. Moreover, the first is allowed to be installed regardless of the light source.
Connection to LED spotlight
The correct connection of the device determines whether the system will work at all. You need to act according to the instructions, where it is written in detail how to connect the LED spotlight to the network. If the motion sensor and the lighting fixture body are separate elements, they can be placed independently from each other. This is the most optimal solution. In this case, the sensor must be directed to the place where people appear. In this case, the response zone and viewing angle should be taken into account. As for the spotlight itself, it can be mounted in any convenient place.
To connect, open the cover on the device, behind which is the wire connection terminal. Before starting work with electrical wiring, they find, by ringing with a tester, a phase cable. It is connected to the motion sensor terminal with a brown wire. Connect zero to the sensor and to the spotlight, and the remaining wire to the free terminal.
In the circuit, you can put a switch to be able to control the illumination manually. Connect it in parallel.
In this case, the sensors are connected synchronously, the spotlight will light up as soon as any of the sensors connected to it works.
If the motion sensor is mounted directly into the spotlight, in this case it is not necessary to connect it separately to the lighting device. The scheme is no different from the standard installation. Insofar asfor any spotlight, the motion sensor does not need a separate connection.
A few important rules
For safety reasons, it is very important to follow a few rules when working with electricity:
- All work related to the connection of electrical appliances should be carried out with the machine turned off, located on the shield. Remember - there must be no power on the cables.
- Use an indicator screwdriver to check the voltage.
- When working, it is very important not to confuse the alternating current of the connection: "zero" should be connected only with a neutral cable, "phase" with a phase one.
- After all work is completed, it is necessary to connect to the mains, check the operability of the installed and connected system. In addition, the motion sensor must be configured.
We hope that the article was useful to readers.
