Sparks Electrical News October 2018

LIGHTING

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MAGNET EXTENDS ENERGY-EFFICIENT MARS LED LIGHTING SYSTEM

pancy technology. The bi-level function maintains lighting at all times, but when the installation area is unoccupied, energy consumption is significantly lowered. The dimmable lighting function also contributes to reduced en- ergy consumption. When motion sensors detect movement, dimmed lighting is automatically switched back up to 100% performance. Bay XL luminaires, with modular and adjustable distribution options, can be configured in multiple assemblies (between 850 mm and 2 200 mm) for versatility and mobility. These modular assembling options include 850 mm, 1 100 mm, 1 400 mm, 1 700 mm and 2 200 mm, which can be mounted in-line or side-by-side, with multiple orientations. It is also easy to exchange or add extra fittings and to control individual switching. The ‘plug-and-play’ system has been designed for quick and sim- ple tool-free suspension or surface-mount installations, using a clip-

gle power point, it is possible to have up to six optics, which illuminate not only on the horizontal plane, but also vertically, offering uniform light distribution. “Bay XL luminaires can offer an L80 B10 rating at 50 000 hours, which means the light output after 50 000 hours of use, is still at 80%. So this luminaire, installed in a facility that operates 24 hours a day throughout the year, will still be producing 80% of its initial output after five years of continuous operation. “Extensive R&D during laboratory testing, in the Energywise light- ing laboratory at Magnet’s KwaZulu-Natal head offices, ensures this lighting system is not only highly efficient, but also functional. Precise analysis and defined performance parameters confirm the highest levels of accuracy in every aspect of lighting, including design and manufacture.” Additional features include optional bi-level dimming and occu-

MAGNET’S locally-manufactured energy-efficient MARS LED lighting system, with ISO 9001:2015 certification, has been extended to include the Bay XL range. These high-power LED high-bay luminaires have advanced features for enhanced heat resistance, greater efficacy and extended life expectancy. MARS Bay XL luminaires, available in modular configurations and optics, are fitted with 4 kV surge protection and deliver up to 142 effective lumen per watt. Performance is enhanced by specially de- signed accessories, including DALI and Bluetooth control. “Magnet’s MARS LED lighting range, which focuses on the princi- ples of ‘Modular, Adaptable, Reconfigurable and Serviceable’ to spell out MARS, has been designed for dependable operation in distribution and storage centres, supermarkets, car showrooms, airport terminals, conference centres and health clubs,” says Kaylen Reddy, Magnet’s lighting solutions engineer and MARS product specialist. “From a sin-

in system. The clip-in system also facilitates adjust- able tilt settings, between 10° and 90° left or right, for side-washing on aisles or racking. Mars Bay XL luminaires offer high performance at 35 °C and can withstand operation in very hot ambient conditions up to 50 °C, with no compro- mise on performance.

Enquiries: www.magnetgroup.co.za

ON THE GROUND WITH JONAS E MUKUPO

SHEDDING LIGHT ON LIGHTING

I t is common knowledge that lighting has transformed greatly since the Edison light bulb. One can only speculate on the excite- ment that the bright light brought back then. These days, everything is leaning towards getting maximum brightness (measured in Lumens/area) with minimum power con- sumption. Three types of lamps are widely known, these are incandescent, fluorescent and LED. The former are being phased out; I remember Eskom, some years back, encouraging people through various incentives to replace them with fluorescents and CFLs. In some countries, they have been phased out altogether and in yet others, use of incandescent lamps could result in a fine,

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

OCTOBER 2018