Sparks Electrical News December 2017

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ENHANCED LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR UNDERGROUND PARKADES M agnet Energy, part of the Magnet Group of Companies, enhanced its MARS LED lighting systems for the undercover off, at 25 lux, in zones which are not occupied. When these zones are occupied, the light pods illuminate to 50 lux at 100 %. This feature ensures energy efficiency, yet optimises safety, because no areas of the parkades are totally dark at any time.

specification of technology, installation and commissioning services are designed to reduce wasted electricity and improve lighting quality. The company’s recently launched website (www.magnetenergy.co.za) highlights its energy savings solutions services, which include lighting and solar systems, as well as wet services and heat pumps. Magnet Energy’s turnkey electrical solutions are enhanced by a 24 hour support facility throughout the country, to ensure efficient operation and extended service life of every system.

parkades at Sammy Marks Square in Pretoria and Midrand’s Boulders Shopping Centre, both man- aged by Redefine Properties. “In line with Redefine’s high standards for safety and comfort, Magnet’s main objective was to design an energy efficient lighting system for the shopping mall parkades that also ensured optimum security,” said Dean Lotter, Gauteng divisional head, Magnet Energy. “The MARS pod LED lighting system, designed and manufactured locally by Magnet, incorporates advanced L80 B10 LED technology, to offer light uniformity, energy savings, improved safety and minimal light depreciation. “Advancements of Magnet’s MARS lighting system for these recently completed installations include bi-level dimming technology, which allows the LED light pods to rest, but not switch

To create light uniformity in these low roof installations, which would have been unachievable with standard technology, one pod light fitting has been placed at 4 m intervals. Magnet’s MARS system is guaranteed against workmanship and installation for a period of seven years. Magnet Energy’s onsite lighting audits, engineering and lighting design,

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LUMINAIRES FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR APPLICATION

SLV’s extensive portfolio of interior and exterior lighting products en- compasses Arrock Slot luminaires, designed especially for outdoor use.

S LV luminaires, with the latest technologies and lighting effects, are available in various designs, colours, shapes and light sources, to suit individual requirements in interior and exte- rior applications. “There are over 3 500 products in the German- engineered SLV range, all with a contemporary design and new illumination technology, in line with constantly changing global lighting trends,” says James Smith, Magnet’s SLV lighting solutions specialist. “The SLV range encompasses lighting fixtures with elements that are individually adjustable to enhance the aesthetics and area illumination of any environment. Components include surface mounted and recessed profiles and fittings, and decorative lights and lamps which can be styled with a selection of designs and colours. LED solutions and dimmable products with retrofit lamps are available, as well as devices with integrated dimmable LEDs. A key product in the SLV outdoor range is the Slot floor luminaire from the Arrock series. This indirect radiating floor luminaire, with an integrated GU10 230 V LED, is manufactured from granite. Because this is a natural material, each lamp is unique. The robust luminaires have an IP44 index protection rating to guard against the ingress of dust and water, and for simplified surface floor mounting they are supplied with a suitable spike. SLV lighting products are also available from the SLV online store.

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

DECEMBER 2017