照明アプリケーション向けの高性能 LED リニア モジュール – WAGO コネクタ & Zhaga Standard

You’ve probably heard about LED linear modules and their growing use in commercial and industrial lighting. But which module is right for your project? Unlike standard rigid LED bars, which are often used for simple illumination, high-performance linear LED modules are designed for professional lighting applications and are typically installed within aluminum channels, extrusions, or other fixture profiles to ensure optimal thermal management, uniform light output, and long-term reliability, although standalone use is possible in some cases.

Also referred to as Linear-type LED Modules, LED PCB Board Linear LED Modules, or Linear Light Sources, these modules are widely applied in office lighting, retail displays, supermarket shelving, industrial workshops, and architectural linear lighting. Thanks to their modular and cuttable design, they can be trimmed or interconnected to fit a wide range of fixture lengths, providing flexible layouts while maintaining high performance.

Equipped with WAGO terminals and designed according to Zhaga standards, these modules offer easy integration, standardized installation, and reliable performance across diverse projects. For OEM lighting manufacturers, project engineers, and lighting designers, understanding the structure, performance, and connector standards of these modules is essential. This article will explore their design features, key advantages, and professional applications, helping you select the most suitable solution for your next commercial or industrial lighting project.

Core Advantages of High-Performance LED Linear Modules

High-performance LED linear modules are engineered to meet the demands of modern commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting. They combine high brightness, energy efficiency, and professional-grade reliability in a compact, modular design. Key advantages include:

High Brightness & Efficiency: Using FR4 PCB or AL boards and external constant-current drivers, these modules deliver stable, high-lumen output with low power consumption, ensuring long-term performance and consistent light quality.

Modular & Scalable Design: Modules can be cut to specific lengths or interconnected to accommodate a wide range of fixture sizes. This provides flexible installation options for offices, retail spaces, industrial workshops, and architectural linear lighting projects.

Flexible Dimming Options: These modules can be integrated with standardized drivers, allowing various dimming methods depending on the driver type, such as DALI, 0-10V, or PWM.

Standardized Connectors: Equipped with WAGO terminals and designed according to Zhaga standards, ensuring easy integration, standardized installation, and reliable long-term connectivity.

Recommended Installation: While modules can be used standalone, they are typically mounted within aluminum channels, extrusions, or other fixture profiles to optimize thermal management, mechanical stability, and light uniformity.

Comparative Analysis of LED Linear Modules: Philips, Samsung, and TRIDONIC

Philips Linear Modules– Fortimo LED Strip High Efficiency Gen 6

Paving the way forward through the industry – with good quality of light and high energy efficiency.

製品	Luminous flux (lm)	CCT (K)	有効性 (LM/W)	Color rendering
Fortimo LED Strip 2ft MF 830 HE FC HV6 929003998606	1029	3000	201	80-89
Fortimo LED Strip 2ft MF 830 HE FC HV6 929003998606	2058	3000	201	80-89
Fortimo LED Strip 1ft MF 840 HE FC HV6 929003998506	1100	4000	214	80-89
Fortimo LED Strip 2ft MF 840 HE FC HV6 929003998706	2200	4000	214	80-89

Samsung Linear Modules- Q-series Gen2

TYPE	CRI	CCT	LUMINOUS FLUX	LUMINOUS EFFICACY	POWER CONSUMPTION	INPUT VOLTAGE	DIMENSION	PART NUMBER
LT-Q562C	80	3000	2005	201	10	22.2	560×18 mm	SI-B8V102560US
		3500	2060	206				SI-B8U102560US
		4000	2120	212				SI-B8T102560US
		5000	2120	212				SI-B8R102560US
LT-QB22C	80	3000	4010	203	19.8	44	1120×18 mm	SI-B8V202B20US
		3500	4120	208				SI-B8U202B20US
		4000	4245	214				SI-B8T202B20US
		5000	4245	214				SI-B8R202B20US
LT-Q282D	80	3000	985	201	4.9	27.2	280×24 mm	SI-B8V055280EU
		4000	1045	213				SI-B8T055280EU
LT-Q562D	80	3000	1970	201	9.8	54.4	560×24 mm	SI-B8V105560EU
		4000	2090	213				SI-B8T105560EU

TRIDONIC Linear modules – Module LLE 24mm 2000lm HV ADV6

Operating mode HE	Artice number	Photometric code	Luminous flux (lm)	有効性 (LM/W)	Color rendering
LLE 24x280mm 2000lm 827 HV ADV6	28004894	827/359	610 lm	193 lm/W	>80
LLE 24x280mm 2000lm 830 HV ADV6	28004895	830/359	624 lm	197 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x280mm 2000lm 840 HV ADV6	28004896	840/359	662 lm	209 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x280mm 2000lm 850 HV ADV6	28004897	850/359	657 lm	208 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x280mm 2000lm 865 HV ADV6	28004898	865/359	649 lm	205 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x560mm 4000lm 827 HV ADV6	28004901	827/359	1,220 lm	193 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x560mm 4000lm 830 HV ADV6	28004902	830/359	1,248 lm	197 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x560mm 4000lm 840 HV ADV6	28004903	840/359	1.324 lm	209 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x560mm 4000lm 850 HV ADV6	28004904	850/359	1,315 lm	208 lm/w	>80
LLE 24x560mm 4000lm 865 HV ADV6	28004905	865/359	1,298 lm	205 lm/w	>80

SignliteLED High-Performance LED Linear Modules

SignliteLED Linear Modules are designed for high-brightness commercial and industrial applications. Equipped with WAGO connectors and compliant with Zhaga standards, these modules integrate easily into linear fixtures, offering excellent thermal performance and consistent light output.

モデル	CCT (K)	LEDタイプ	有効性 (LM/W)	CRI	長さ	LED Brand
HE ROX24T012E	3000k/4000k/6500k	3030 / 2835 SMD	203lm/W	≥RA 80+/90+, SDCM ≤3	140mm	osram/ lumiled/ bridgelux/ seoul/ samsung
HE ROX24T024E	3000k/4000k/6500k	3030 / 2835 SMD	203lm/W	≥RA 80+/90+, SDCM ≤3	240mm	osram/ lumiled/ bridgelux/ seoul/ samsung
HE ROX24T048E	3000k/4000k/6500k	3030 / 2835 SMD	203lm/W	≥RA 80+/90+, SDCM ≤3	560mm	osram/ lumiled/ bridgelux/ seoul/ samsung
HE ROX24T096E	3000k/4000k/6500k	3030 / 2835 SMD	203lm/W	≥RA 80+/90+, SDCM ≤3	11200mm	osram/ lumiled/ bridgelux/ seoul/ samsung

Comparative Table of LED Linear Modules

Brand & Series	発光効率（lm/W）	Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Lifetime (hrs)	CRI	CCT Range	Driver / Dimming	Typical Lengths	Market Price Range (USD/pc)
Philips Fortimo HE Gen6	up to 214	1029–2200	100,000	80	3000–4000K	External CC, DALI/0–10V/PWM	1ft, 2ft	10–20USD/pcs
Samsung Q-Series Gen2	up to 214	985–4245	>50,000	80	3000–5000K	External CC, DALI/0–10V/PWM	280/560/1120 mm	9–16USD/pcs
Tridonic LLE ADV6	193–209	610–1324	72,000	80	2700–6500K	External CC, Push terminals	280/560 mm	11–18USD/pcs
SignliteLED HE ROX Series	~203	610–1800	50,000+	80/90	3000–6500K	External CC/CV, DALI/0–10V/PWM	140/240/560/1120 mm	6–9USD/pcs

Applications & Market Use Cases

Case-based Descriptions

オフィス照明

LED linear modules deliver uniform, low-glare lighting ideal for modern offices.
They are frequently integrated into T5/T8 replacement tubes, suspended linear fixtures, or aluminum channels, ensuring consistent illumination across open-plan workspaces and meeting rooms

店舗・ディスプレイ照明

With CRI >80 or >90, these modules accurately reproduce merchandise colors, enhancing the visual appeal of products in stores and showrooms.
They are embedded into shelf lighting systems, linear display channels, or custom profile fixtures, making goods stand out vividly.

Industrial & Commercial Spaces

High-efficiency modules help reduce operational costs in warehouses, production lines, and large commercial facilities.
They are often installed in batten lights, waterproof fixtures, or modular linear luminaires, ensuring durability and energy savings.

Architectural & Decorative Lighting

Thanks to their slim form factor and high lumen density, linear modules are widely applied in architectural coves, recessed profiles, and decorative luminaires for ambient and accent lighting.

Example luminaires integrated with LED Linear Modules: Panel Lights, Grow Lights, High Bay Fixtures, and T5/T8 Tube Lights.

注意:

• Linear modules should be mounted into aluminum extrusions or heat-conductive profiles for proper thermal management.
• Certain modules are cuttable and can be configured into T5/T8 tubes or suspended fixtures, offering flexibility for OEM lighting manufacturers.
• Selection of module length, brightness, and connector type should align with fixture design and project requirements.

Application Matrix

適用エリア	Typical Integration	主なメリット
Office & Commercial	T5/T8 retrofit, pendant, aluminum profiles	High efficacy, uniform light, low glare
Retail & Display	Shelf lighting, linear channels, showcase	High CRI, vivid product presentation
Industrial & Warehouse	Batten lights, waterproof fixtures	Energy saving, long lifetime, robust
Architectural & Decorative	Cove lighting, recessed channels	Slim design, high lumen output, flexible CCT

 Connector Standards & Integration

WAGO Connectors

WAGO connectors are widely used in LED linear modules for their reliability, ease of installation, and secure electrical connection.

These push-in terminals allow quick wiring between modules or to the main fixture, reducing assembly time and minimizing wiring errors.

For manufacturers and system integrators, WAGO connectors provide a flexible and standardized solution for linear lighting installations.

Zhaga Standard

 Zhaga is not a connector itself, but an international standard defining mechanical, electrical, and photometric interfaces for LED modules.

Compliance with Zhaga allows LED linear modules to be interchangeable across compatible fixtures and profiles, ensuring consistent integration and simplifying replacement or upgrades.

Integration Flexibility

LED linear modules with standardized connectors can be easily integrated into various fixture designs, aluminum profiles, or architectural channels.

They support multiple dimming methods, including DALI, 0-10V, and PWM, providing flexibility for office, retail, industrial, and architectural lighting applications.

Power Supply & Brightness Control

External Drivers

LED linear modules often utilize external constant-current or constant-voltage drivers to achieve higher brightness, better thermal management, and scalable installation options.
By separating the driver from the module, designers can optimize heat dissipation and extend module lifetime. External drivers also allow multiple modules to be connected in series or parallel, providing flexibility for fixture length and layout.

Brightness & Efficiency

External drivers enable LED linear modules to reach high lumen output without being limited by the module’s internal circuitry.

Typical linear modules achieve luminous efficacy of 193–214 lm/W, with total brightness ranging from 610 lm/m to over 1,800 lm/m depending on the model and color temperature.

This makes them suitable for demanding applications in offices, retail, industrial facilities, and architectural lighting.

調光互換性

LED linear modules with external drivers can support multiple dimming standards, including DALI, 0-10V, and PWM.

This flexibility allows seamless integration into intelligent lighting systems, enabling precise control over brightness and energy consumption.

Design Considerations & Installation

熱管理

LED linear modules inevitably produce heat during operation. Effective thermal designensures stable lumen output and prolongs service life.
They should be mounted intoaluminum channels, heat-dissipating extrusions, or linear fixtures with integrated heat sinks, which provide reliable thermal conduction.

Electrical Compatibility

Most LED modules work with external constant current or constant voltage LED drivers.

When designing fixtures, always check voltage, current range, and dimming protocols (DALI, 0–10V, PWM, or DMX512) for compatibility.

Connector Handling

Modules are typically equipped with WAGO push terminals, snap-in connectors, or Zhaga-standard interfaces.

Avoid excessive pulling or bending during installation. Using standardized connectors improves interchangeability and simplifies future maintenance.

Mechanical Stability

Secure installation is key to long-term reliability. Modules should be mounted using screws, fixing clips, or thermally conductive adhesive tapes.

Incorrect mounting can cause warping or poor heat sink contact, leading to shortened lifespan.

Optical Considerations

For optimal light distribution, linear modules can be paired with diffusers, micro-prism lenses, or reflectors.

Low-glare optics are recommended for office and retail lighting to meet visual comfort standards (UGR <19).

インストール環境

Unless rated with anIP protection level, modules should be installed in dry, ventilated indoor environments.

For industrial or outdoor applications, consider humidity, dust, vibration, and ambient temperature.

Checklist for Installers

✓ Verify driver compatibility with module specs .
✓ Ensure adequate heat sinking with aluminum profiles.
✓ Use secure mounting methods (screws, clips, adhesive).
✓ Handle WAGO / Zhaga connectors with care.
✓ Confirm wiring polarity and dimming protocol (DALI, 0–10V, PWM, DMX512) .
✓ Check IP rating for industrial or outdoor use.

結論

High-performance LED linear modules offer versatile, energy-efficient, and reliable lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and architectural projects. By understanding their design, connector standards, installation requirements, and compatibility with external drivers, lighting designers and project engineers can select the optimal module for each application.

Whether integrated into aluminum profiles, T5/T8 tube lights, suspended fixtures, or custom channels, these modules deliver uniform illumination, high brightness, and long-term performance. Proper selection and installation ensure optimal thermal management, consistent light output, and ease of maintenance.

For OEMs, lighting manufacturers, and system integrators, leveraging standardized connectors such as WAGO and adhering to Zhaga standards simplifies fixture design and enhances system flexibility.

By considering all these factors, project stakeholders can maximize the efficiency, reliability, and aesthetic impact of LED linear modules in any lighting application.