Sparks Electrical News January 2018

LIGHTING

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TRIDONIC AWARDED EMERGENCY LIGHTING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR TRIDONIC’S EM ready2apply product received the award for Emergency Lighting Product of the Year at this year Lux Awards 2017. The product, which the company describes as an ‘out of the box’ emergen- cy lighting solution, was one of six shortlisted in this year’s awards programme. uses a LiFePO (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, which underwent extensive testing to ensure it complied with all the required performance and safety standards. The product has only been on the market for a few months so achieving this recognition was a real accolade for Tridonic. a product that was both more aesthetic and user friendly.

The EM ready2apply includes an interchangeable lens design to give users a choice of how they want the product to perform without stocking separate units; the ‘BlackBox’ monitoring gives over 40 data points; the design for manufacture reduces operation steps to provide a cost and time efficient production; and ultrasonic welding is used to seal the housing shut (clips took up too much space). It is available in ‘manual test’, ‘self-test’ and ‘Dali’ variants.

The company’s aim was to design a compact and easy to install product that would fit into an ever-diminishing ceiling void and through a minimal cut-out. It had to encompass sufficient power to exceed the necessary performance figures and exceed all lifetime and safety requirements. Tridonic also wanted to progress from the traditional design of using a hinged inverter or a battery in a protective sock to deliver

An independent panel of judges recognised the product’s innovation, in terms of its compact format and its inclusion of the latest battery technology – factors which set the benchmark for future emergency lighting solutions. The product

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M ajor Tech’s ongoing success can be at- tributed to innovative thinking, embracing new technology and promoting industry best practices. Through innovation the company has always been able to deliver customer value to the market. In response to industry and market demand, Major Tech launched the Veti 2 range of sockets and switches to provide an upmarket design, superior quality and affordably priced product. The range is of monoblock design and concept, and is the first socket in South Africa to accommodate a switched socket with 1 standard RSA socket, 2 V-slim sockets, and 2 USB ports (2.1 amp cumulative). The Veti 2 product range, available in white and charcoal, has a perfectly flat and ultra slim design that keeps it flush to the wall surface. Manufactured from a Polycarbonate and ABS blend, the product is flame retardant; has easy to connect terminals; easily removable covers and is IEC and SANS compliant. Veti 2 switches offer: • Perfectly flat switch whether in an ON or OFF position. • One-way switches available in 1 – 4 lever. • Two-way switches available in 1 lever only. All switches come with a single live input and include a fluorescent locator. A wide variety of Veti 2 sockets is available, including: • 10 different socket outlet combinations. • RED: dedicated sockets – single and double. • USB 2.1 amp (cumulative). Communication sockets include Data, Satellite, TV and the data socket has a CAT6 speed. For Major Tech, customer feedback is one of the most valuable and important sources of information and its philosophy is to work with industry specialists to ensure its product offerings exceed expectations on quality and price. ELEGANT PRODUCT AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

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JANUARY 2018