Sparks Electrical News August 2015

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Energy efficiency meets ‘human centric’ lighting

Things (IoT) – and technologies already available from repu- table companies such as OSRAM (Lightify) andVossloh- Schwabe (LiCS- indoor lighting control systems). “Lighting technologies are rapidly becoming very impor- tant elements of energy management and saving and are unquestionably linked to human wellbeing and productiv- ity,”says Blackbeard. “At Genlux, our vision for the future is aligned with our approach to lighting design, lighting control and its ap- plications,”concludes Blackbeard. The Genlux range of products can be viewed on www.genluxlighting.co.za Enquiries: +27 11 825 3144

GENLUX Lighting’s philosophy to energy management is focused fundamentally on lighting technologies and applications. The company approaches lighting design, technologies and controls as not merely a plug-and-play solution, but rather as a holistic system approach to achieve reliable and sustainable improvements, saysWilliam Black- beard, technical and R&D quality manager at Genlux. “At Genlux Lighting we ensure cost savings and waste reductions through energy efficient lighting design and control systems. We believe that a good lighting design incorporates a good control design. The goal of an effective control system is to support the lighting application and design that often translates into elimination of energy waste while providing a productive visual environment,”he explains. “Although Genlux Lighting’s core

business has been traditionally focused on outdoor industrial, commercial and roadway lighting solutions, we are widen- ing our approach and we are introducing to our product offering a range of indoor commercial, retail and, in selected areas, residential lighting solutions,”he adds. “With the rapid ongoing improvements in the flexibility and efficiency of LED light sources (certainmanufacturers are testing the boundaries of 300 lm/W in chip sets in laboratories), we envisage a fundamental shift towards indoor lighting solutions that will be tailored around individual customer requirements. Some of this will include occupancy and presence detection, which removes the human interface; daylight har- vesting; using natural light more effectively; and utilising‘tunable’white light – all of which improve productivity and biological health in office spaces.” Blackbeard says that, in addition to this, there is“a whole world”of customisable options for the home user to pre-set indi- vidual preferences using technologies in development – for example, the Internet of Elegant LEDs for urban areas BEKA Schréder recently launched the newYOA luminaire – round, slim and decorative – to intro- duce“a subtle and refined presence in the urban space”, saysWimpie Ludwick. “The luminaire offers an outstanding finish, particularly noticeable due to its elaborated crown and its patterned glass protector associated with an embellishment plate for a detailed aesthetic finish. This elegance houses the last generation of the most performing LED engine, the LensoFlex 2,”he explains.“This photometric engine offers high-performance photometry optimised for each specific application withminimum energy consumption.” Ludwick says theYoa is manufactured from sustainable and recyclable materials – aluminium and glass. “TheYoa has an IP 66 tightness level for long lasting performance; and the photometric engine and electronic assembly can be easily replaced, ensuring our luminaires can be upgraded in the future to newer generation LEDs, keeping our promise of FutureProof. “TheYoa offers flexible combinations of LED modules, driving currents and dimming options to provide the most cost-effective lighting solution whilst improving the well-being and safety for people,”he says. Enquiries: +27 11 238 0000

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