Sparks Electrical News January 2017

18 / 20

SPARKS
ELECTRICAL NEWS JANUARY 2017
LIGHTING
18
During the planning phase for the expansion
of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, the
choice was made to include LED lighting in
the new sections. The consulting engineer, contract-
ed to co-ordinate and design the electrical layouts
and specifications of the new sections, approached
LED Lighting SA to assist.
Although the electrical specifications listed vari-
ous fluorescent options, LED Lighting SA proposed
a like-for-like LED replacement that would, in the
long run, be more energy efficient.
Lighting objectives
The project encompassed several sections of the
hospital, from general wards and radiology facili-
ties to the consulting rooms. The different divisions
each had a wide scope of requirements and this
meant that each proposed fitting had to be care-
fully scrutinised for its intended purpose. Some of
the factors that had to be considered were glare,
dimming and the stringent light levels required for
each type of room. Based on the requirements, a
variety of fittings had to be used in order to meet
the criteria.
Lighting solution
In the general wards, recovery facilities and x-
ray rooms two variants of the recessed inlay
range were specified, namely the RI VT and RI T
range. In these facilities DALI dimming was in-
corporated to allow for various medical require-
ments. In the general rooms and passages the
DLD, PG2 and BH R range was chosen as a cost-
effective general purpose luminaire.
Results and benefits
The controlled flow of information between the
engineer, electrical contractor and LLSA was one
of the key factors that contributed to the success
of the project. Continuous project management
and technical specification from the LLSA en-
gineers and project managers ensured that the
right product was specified and delivered.
Enquiries: +27 21 510 0028
Children’s hospital switches to LED lighting
INNOVATIVE
RANGE OF
LEDS DESIGNED
FOR MAXIMUM
PERFORMANCE
MAJOR Tech’s lighting specialist, Rhodam Evans,
says the company’s innovative range of LED lighting
“opens up a world of bright new possibilities”.
“Because lighting is such a crucial element in
design and décor, its functionality together with its
contribution to the overall look and feel of an instal-
lation should never be underestimated,” he says
“Whether lighting your business or your home, the
perfect solution for your application can be found in
Major Tech’s range of energy efficient LED lighting
– lighting has never been this easy and effortless.”
He explains that Major Tech’s range of LED light-
ing deliver excellent performance – reliability, long life,
exceptional efficacy and excellent colour rendering.
“Major Tech’s C2W or C3S series are a cost-
effective and environmentally friendly lighting
solution that has been designed for maximum
performance. The 120° beam angle with tilt and
swivel capabilities make this a versatile downlight
with directional and ambient lighting possibilities to
suit any application,” he highlights.
Features include:
• Easy-to-install with two spring clips.
• High quality Epistar LED cob.
• Recessed and swivel LED ceiling light.
• Frosted lens to reduce glare from direct eye
contact with the bright LED cob.
• Available in two finishes – white painted
aluminium frame (C2W) or polished aluminium
frame (C3S), both with a swivel ring.
• Integrated design with LED and housing
combined.
• Generates medium beam with a glare cut-off
angle of 120°.
• Available in dimmable and non-dimmable
versions.
• Available in warm white 3 000 K and cool
white 6 500 K.
• High quality LED driver with a power factor
greater than 0.95.
• Drivers are EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibil-
ity) approved in order to avoid interference with
potentially affected devices.
“Major Tech’s LED fittings are ideal for hotels, retail
outlets, hospitals and many commercial lighting ap-
plications as well as domestic applications – living
rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and pas-
sages,” says Evans.
Enquiries: +27 11 872 5500