Difference between Vero 29 B, C, and D?

Joe34

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Looking at the latest Vero 29 Series datasheet.
We can see that each chip per kelvin has 3 entries, listed like

BXRC-35E10K0-B-7
BXRC-35E10K0-C-7
BXRC-35E10K0-D-7

The vero datasheet says the B, C, or D is the Array Configuration - what does this mean?

It looks to me that all chips ending in C for there specified Kelvin have the highest lumens per watt count for the lowest mA.
 

nevergoodenuf

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It is all about the voltage each chip will pull. Look at the voltage, it's the same chip just wired to pull different voltages for a wider range of applications.
 

Joe34

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It is all about the voltage each chip will pull. Look at the voltage, it's the same chip just wired to pull different voltages for a wider range of applications.
Hmmm, The datasheet lists the different voltages as they are the "commonly used" voltages.

If what your saying is correct, where can I find the lowest/maximum Voltage per B, C, and D chips?

Example the BXRC-35E10K0-C-7X columns under the bottom "commonly used voltages" starts off with 56.6 Volts @ 190 l/pw
however in the upper product selection guide it lists the same BXRC-35E10K0-C-7X with 69.4 Volts @ 160 l/pw.

Do you think I can take this chip to 50W?
 

klx

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Hmmm, The datasheet lists the different voltages as they are the "commonly used" voltages.

If what your saying is correct, where can I find the lowest/maximum Voltage per B, C, and D chips?

Example the BXRC-35E10K0-C-7X columns under the bottom "commonly used voltages" starts off with 56.6 Volts @ 190 l/pw
however in the upper product selection guide it lists the same BXRC-35E10K0-C-7X with 69.4 Volts @ 160 l/pw.

Do you think I can take this chip to 50W?
I think you are confusing current and voltage. The tables on the first few pages list typical voltage and this is what you should base your driver selection off. You can run any chip at 50W but a higher voltage chip will need a lower current to get you 50W, therefore it is more efficient. The C voltage chips are the best but also cost the most. But then you need less of them. So it all just depends on your budget and application.

I am currently running the C voltage chips at about 95W as LED tech is always advancing and as it does I can dim these down to increase their efficiency and add new tech to the array. It is addictive once you get started.
 

Jimmyclone42

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The c's are to high of a voltage for those of us running more than 10 cobs.. Yes they can easily be pushed harder with less current, but you will need more drivers.. Drivers ain't cheap, and requires alot more wiring... Your chose bro
 

Jimmyclone42

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12 chips, 3 drivers, ~1200 watts. Seems pretty good to me ;)
Are these the Chinese drivers from cutter? I havent seen a meanwell that is 400w yet.. Unless your running parallel ... I ain't knocking your setup bro.. Vero love anyway you wire them... I was interested invthe c's at first, but changed my mind.. Actually the c's are cheaper from cutter than the d's that i bought in the us...
Cheers, happy growing
 

klx

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No offence taken dont worry. I actually use 250W drivers so I have room to add more chips. I am only on my first run with the Veros so I am basically in test mode atm. I was just saying if one was so inclined there is that option.

So far so good.

Cheers man.
 

Jimmyclone42

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You running 6 of those drivers?... Very nice.. I was thinking the c's but i didnt know where to mount all the drivers... I figured it would make my panel extremely heavy.. I need some warmth in my tent so i wanted them in there.. The plywood deal just kind of looked like an eye sore to me.. But if they were all mounted on the wall outside the tent that would be cool
 
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CobKits

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C is more efficient than B is more efficient than D, at a given wattage

C is also considerably more expensive
 
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