Sparks Electrical News August 2016

LIGHTING

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BRING TRUE COLOURS TO LIFE WITH ADVANCED

WEATHERPROOF AND VANDAL- RESISTANT BULKHEAD LIGHTS

ELECTRONIC “H ave you ever been in a shop and had to take an item to the window or a door to see its true colour in natural light?” asks War- wick Webber, Aurora’s technical director. “There are some situations and sur- roundings that demand colours be seen by the human eye as nature intended them to be seen. For example, in many decorative, residential, commercial and retail applications, artificial light needs to render fabrics, merchandise, jewellery and art in their true colour potential,” ex- plains Webber. “Enlite has introduced a new specifica- tion range of GU10 LED lamps that has been designed for applications where quality of light is critical. Called the ICE+ range, these LED lamps with a CRI level of Ra 90 bring out the true colour of objects and their surroundings,” he explains. “The ICE+ range incorporates advanced electronics that maintain a high power factor to improve energy efficiency and reduce power consumption, enabling us- ers to showcase and illuminate those col- ourful spaces while achieving maximum energy savings and reliability. So, when choosing replacement lamps for these environments, look for those with a high colour rendering index (CRI) that will help illuminate colours to look their best. The CRI of a light source is measured on a scale of 0 to 100 so the higher the rat- ing on a product, the more accurately it can ‘render’ colours for the human eye.

LEGRAND, a specialist in products and systems for elec- trical and digital building infrastructures, manufactures an extensive range of bulkhead lights designed for various en- vironments. The range includes bulkheads for standard applications; weatherproof Koro and Plexo fittings for tougher environ- ments and a decorative range of exterior bulkheads, de- signed for enhanced aesthetics and improved safety. “High performance lighting not only enhances the ambi- ence of outdoor areas at night, but also provides a reassur- ing feeling of safety at all times,” states Johan Bosch, gen- eral manager, Legrand SA. “Weatherproof bulkhead lights have been designed to withstand tough environments and are also ideal for use as escape sign lighting.” Bulkhead lights, with an IP54 rating, are fitted with a high resistance seal to offer protection against water and dust. This range, which is available with round and oval polypro- pylene bases and porcelain lampholders, accommodates compact fluorescent lamps. These bulkheads have resist- ance to high temperatures and are self-extinguishing at 850ºC. Legrand’s LED bulkheads lights have integrated sensors, with settings for detection, a switch off warning and an ad- justable automatic standby function. It is easy to manually modify time delay, daylight setpoint and detection range settings. Robust weatherproof bulkhead lights, with an IP 55 rating, have been designed for interior and exterior use in tough environments, including industrial applications. Oval fittings, with a colourless glass diffuser, accommodate 55 W halo- gen lamps, 17 W compact fluorescent lamps or 8 W LED lamps. Round units, also with a colourless glass diffuser, can be fitted with 70 W halogen lamps, 20 W compact fluores- cent lamps or 12 W LED lamps. Plexo rectangular bulkheads have an IP54 rating and are also suitable for use in tough environments. These units have a clear or red polycarbonate diffuser mounted on a

ICE+ specification LED lamps’ advanced electronics deliver high 0.8 power factor so electrical power is used effectively,” he explains, adding that power factor ranges between 0.0 and 1.0 and “the higher the number, the better”. “ThermoTec technology combines a highly efficient LED light source, aluminium heat sinking and thermoplastic material for longer life and consistent performance. The EnFiniti edge-to-edge multi-faceted polycarbonate lens creates low glare and a halogen-like appearance. Awide 60 ° beamangle delivers increased light distribution. “ICE+ GU10 5W lamps are available at colour temperatures of 2 700 K, 3 000 K and 4 000 K, in dimmable and non- dimmable options and will deliver up to 88 lm/W to L70 25 000 hours. Impor- tantly, there’s also 1.5 kV surge protection and a three year warranty. The colour enriching ICE+ range of specification LED lamps can be found on page 18 in the Enlite Edition 4 catalogue. To download the latest catalogue, go to www.enlitelighting.com. Engineered by Aurora, an international LED lighting organisation that was voted ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the 2015 Lux Awards for its quality, value-for-money products, Enlite is a brand of value-driven LED lamps and luminaires at competitive prices.

hinge and the opening can be reversed top to base; and 17 W fluorescent compact lamps or 8 W incandescent lamps can be accommodated in the grey base. White Koro bulkhead lights have a polycarbonate diffuser mounted on a hinge and the opening can be reversed right to left. The porcelain lampholder is mounted on a swivel, pull-out type reflector. These bulkheads are fitted with 70 W halogen lamps, 20 W compact fluorescent lamps or 12 W LED lamps. Included in the Koro range are vandal resistant bulk- head lights that can be surface or flush mounted indoors and outdoors in tough environments. This fitting consists of a shock-resistant clear polycarbonate diffuser, a glass fibre body reinforced with composite materials and a ro- bust grill type rim for a compact 20 W fluorescent lamp or a 70 W halogen lamp. To lock and secure this fitting, two special tamperproof screws are tightened with a specially designed tool.

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