Connections for Industrial LED lights.

The X-Lok connectivity solutions from Amphenol LTW, which is ideally suited to industrial LED lighting (to name one of the many possible applications). They provide rapid, reliable assembly using push-lock technology, with an audible “click” that techicians will feel and hear to confirm positive mating. The X-Lok system also makes “blind mating” a safe and reliable operation.

X-Lok Series connectors, available through Inelco Hunter, are presented in various sizes for power, signal and hybrid applications for fast, simple and reliable connections, using a positive spring-loaded mechanism. The series ensures fewer mating failures and provides a quicker installation time than traditional threaded solutions. With UL1977 & 2238+50e certification, X-Lok is an ideal solution for both indoor and outdoor applications. The range of possible applications is vast and includes factory lighting, industrial automation, transport, aerospace and military.

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LED enclosure light.

The innovative LED enclosure light SL 025 expands STEGO Elektrotechnik portfolio . This new light is specifically designed for use in enclosures and cabinets with high component density. In addition to providing optimal illumination and easy handling, it also offers benefits for efficient sourcing through its all-in-one approach.

"With the SL 025, we offer our customers a versatile, high-performance, and user-friendly lighting solution for enclosures and technical installation spaces," commented Maximilian Vosseler, Senior Product Manager at STEGO. "The combination of high light quality, flexible mounting, and additional features like the integrated socket and motion sensor makes the SL 025 the ideal choice for industrial applications."

The LED enclosure light SL 025 impresses with its compact design and flexible mounting options. The light is equipped with an on/off switch and a motion sensor, making an additional door contact switch unnecessary. Thanks to the wide voltage range of AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, the SL 025 can be easily used anywhere in the world.

The integrated socket allows for the simple operation of additional electrical devices such as laptops or diagnostic equipment. There are seven socket variants available, meeting the requirements of European and international standards, including those of the USA and Australia.

The all-in-one approach of the SL 025 light brings efficiency gains for companies that build enclosures. The combination of a wide voltage range, integrated motion sensor, and a broad selection of sockets makes the SL 025 a favorite among purchasers. With fewer device variants, a wider range of applications can be covered, creating synergies in procurement and inventory management.

The SL 025 is equipped with LED technology that ensures homogeneous illumination inside the enclosure. With a power consumption of 4 W and a luminous flux of 560 lumens, the light provides glare-free, daylight-white lighting with a color temperature of 6,000 to 7,000 K. This ensures accurate color rendering and enhances user safety through natural vision.

The robust and flat plastic housing of the SL 025, made in light gray according to UL94 V-0, is designed for durability. The light offers IP20 protection and Class I safety and can operate within a temperature range of -40 to +60 °C. With a long lifespan of 60,000 operating hours, the LED light is virtually maintenance-free.

The light can be mounted with screws either on its narrow or wide side, or it can be attached in enclosures using magnetic mounting without additional installation effort. This flexibility facilitates integration into existing systems and allows for practical application.

The LED enclosure light SL 025 is globally certified, offering safety through approvals from VDE and UL, with EAC and CCC certifications to follow shortly. This ensures reliable and safe operation in a wide range of applications.

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Ring light guides...

Creative Lighting is becoming just as important in the instrument and machinery marketplace as it is in the consumer world – sophisticated lighting adds that “extra edge” to differentiate one product from another.

Multitron has announced the availability of MENTOR’s Ring Light Guides. The shallow, single LED design is believed to be unique, enabling functional and aesthetic added-value to be simply added to the end-product.

A very wide range of applications are possible – for example switches, buttons, knobs, controllers, jacks or logos can all be illuminated. Totally homogeneous lighting is created using just the single LED.

The compact, space-saving design and flat 4mm deep construction means that PCB space is saved and the size of the housing is minimised compared with other solutions, for example a ring of multiple LEDs.

Many LED options are offered: monochrome, duo, RGB, or special colours. Two standard sizes are available with internal Light Guide diameters of 12mm or 16mm, both featuring a lighting ring up to 2mm thick.

Options include a choice of bare wires or wires terminated with a plug. The printed circuit board can be supplied with optional I²C controllers or series resistors.

In addition to the range of standard products, the modular product design enables customised solutions to be rapidly developed from standard products. In many cases, additional tooling costs are either non-existent or very low.

Special sizes are also possible as are special geometries eg rectangles, ellipses, triangles, crescents or free contour-following forms, such as a door lock shape. Depending on the complexity of the solution, one or more LEDs are used to ensure consistently uniform lighting.

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Energy harvesting high lights.

Enabling a new era in energy-efficient lighting control, EnOcean has introduced the 2nd generation Bluetooth® switch module PTM 216B. This revolutionary energy harvesting module builds upon the success of its predecessor, the groundbreaking PTM 215B—the world's first energy harvesting Bluetooth® switch module. Setting industry standards for mesh network lighting control solutions, the new PTM 216B signifies a leap forward in technological innovation.

With the new EnOcean PTM 216B module, customers can now address even more applications thanks to the use of the latest generation kinetic harvester ECO 260. The combination of the new harvester with the latest generation system design, allows for more than double the radio transmission power compared to its highly successful predecessor, the PTM 215B. This significantly increases the usable communication distance. This enhancement enables control of high-bay lighting, expanding the application areas to include warehouses and architectural projects with high ceilings. PTM 216B brings great flexibility in terms of installation locations and repositioning capabilities. In modern offices with adaptable layouts and flexible walls, the elimination of wiring significantly streamlines the installation process.

NFC technology for quick and easy integration.
EnOcean devices such as PTM 216B can be quickly configured using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. NFC is a short-range wireless technology that enables communication between devices in close proximity, typically within a few centimeters. It allows two devices equipped with NFC capabilities to establish a connection by bringing them close together, triggering the exchange of data. A common use is for making contactless payments.

The integration of EnOcean devices into networks via NFC provides a simple, quick and reliable way of setting up lighting installations.
• Simple: no qualifications are required to set it up.
• Quick: optimized installation time.
• Right first-time: no need to revisit a site to correct any parameters.

Many different designs thanks to partner network.
Thanks to the extensive EnOcean partner and OEM network, energy-harvesting switches based on the PTM 216B and other EnOcean switch modules are available in a wide range of designs from multiple switch manufacturers around the world, all of which blend well into any environment. The unique combination of these features makes PTM 216B an ideal choice for lighting control and building automation use cases. Official switch OEM partners make use of the “Battery-free by EnOcean” brand to make sure it contains genuine technology from EnOcean for real maintenance-free operation in the field.

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A thousand times brighter.

A perovskite LED stack, emitting light thousand times brighter than state-of-the-art OLEDs has been presented by Imec. This result, published in this month’s Nature Photonics*, is a pivotal milestone towards a perovskite injection laser, promising exciting applications in image projection, environmental sensing, medical diagnostics, and beyond.

Transparent perovskite light emitting diodes on sapphire substrate with scaled emission area for injection of ultrahigh current densities.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have revolutionized modern lighting and sensing technology. From applications in our homes to industry, LEDs are used for all lighting applications, from indoor lighting over TV screens to biomedicine. Widely used organic LEDs (OLEDs) today, for example in smartphone screens, employ organic thin-film materials as a semiconductor. However, their maximum brightness remains limited; just think of trying to read your smartphone screen on a very sunny day. Meanwhile, perovskites – a class of materials with a specific crystal structure – are proving their worth beyond solar cells. With excellent optoelectrical properties, low-cost processability and efficient charge transport, these materials have emerged in the last ten years as interesting candidates for light emission applications, such as LEDs.

However, while perovskites can withstand very high current densities, laser operation with the emission of high-intensity coherent light has not been reached yet. “In the ULTRA-LUX project, imec showed for the first time a PeLED architecture with low optical losses and pumped these PeLEDs to current densities that support the stimulated emission of light”, explained Prof. Paul Heremans, who is an imec Senior Fellow and Principal Investigator of the project. “This novel architecture of transport layers, transparent electrodes and perovskite as the semiconductor active material, can operate at electrical current densities tens of thousands of times higher (3 kA cm-2) than conventional OLEDs can.”

“With this architecture, imec enhanced amplified spontaneous emission, with an electrical assist of the conventional optical pumping. By doing so, imec demonstrated that electrical injection contributes 13 percent to the total amount of stimulated emission and thus approaches the threshold to achieve a thin film injection laser”, stated Robert Gehlhaar, imec project manager. “Reaching this landmark milestone towards high-power thin-film laser diodes is paving the way to exciting new applications of thin-film perovskite lasers.”

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* The findings are published in the January 2024 edition of NaturePhotonics ‘Electrically Assisted Amplified Spontaneous Emission in Perovskite Light Emitting Diodes’. The ULTRA-LUX project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (Grant Agreement No.835133) with an Advanced Grant to Prof. Paul Heremans and is ongoing until September 30th, 2024.

@imec_int @NaturePhotonics #LED

Lighting range expanded.

Anglia Components PLC has been appointed as franchised Britain and Ireland distributor for Lumileds, a world leader in LED innovation and manufacturing. The agreement significantly expands Anglia's already extensive range of lighting class LEDs, allowing it to better meet the needs of end markets including commercial and retail lighting, medical, horticulture, architectural, entertainment, automotive and other speciality lighting.

John Bowman, Marketing Director at Anglia, commented, "Our appointment by a recognised world leader is a real tribute. This market is exceptionally diverse and the addition of Lumileds gives us more options to serve new markets and new customers, and allowing us to offer our customers greater choice. We already have a comprehensive range of LED driving solutions, interconnect, optics, thermal management and other support components allowing customers to source all of their project needs from a single supplier."

Niki Di Genova, Sales Director EMEA at Lumileds added, "Anglia has an excellent reputation in the LED lighting market and has demonstrated to us that they will be able to take us to new customers, applications and markets. Their presence in the LED lighting market is impressive, and they have an experienced FAE team well versed in designing with LED devices that can support customers in making the most of the solutions that we offer. Their appointment adds to our network a distributor with a deep understanding of the market."

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Many light types and compact housing.

Contrast sensor can be flexibly integrated into packaging processes thanks to its multicolour capability and small size.

Leuze presents the smallest contrast sensor it has ever made for the packaging industry with the KRT 3C contrast sensor. Plant operators benefit from a compact device that can be used in many different ways: The KRT 3C detects reliably and position accurately even if there are only small contrast differences and with glossy surfaces or highly reflective materials. This is possible by the multicolor functionality: red, green, and blue light as well as white and laser red light will not allow any object or printed label to pass through unnoticed. It allows users to select the right light source for any material and contrast mark color for their packaging and labeling processes.

The KRT 3C detects contrasts very precisely and reliably and with a short response time of only 50 μs (laser: 125 μs) and minimal signal jitter. This helps to achieve optimal machine throughput. An advantage in small spaces: With its small dimensions of 11 x 32 x 17 mm, the sensor is designed for tight installation spaces. This means it can be fitted almost anywhere. Users can easily set up the KRT 3C via the integrated IO-Link interface. Changes are also made quickly when changing product formats.

The housing is robust: It meets degrees of protection IP67 and IP69K. The KRT 3C is also ECOLAB-certified. So it can even handle aggressive cleaning agents.

@LeuzeUK @LeuzeUSA @mepaxIntPR #PAuto #Manufacturing

Energy harvesting light switch

Thanks to the success and interest that has been received from the KNX-RF energy harvesting light switch module from ZF, a collaboration is starting with light switch manufacturer Retrotouch.

Both partners are members of the KNX Association and are excited about the potential for the home automation industry, with the possibilities of this battery-free, maintenance-free and wireless switch.

The ZF KNX-RF energy harvesting switch is suitable for adding into a new bespoke system. It is also ideal for retrofitting into an already existing twisted-pair KNX system using ZF mediacouplers available from Retrotouch. Compatible with KNX-RF 2.0 Ready S-Mode it is configurable with ETS software (from version 5 onwards). The switch can be customized with programming to operate in a customer’s desired room and function for both lighting and window shutters.

Retrotouch’s lighting solutions are a stylish and affordable range which allow any homeowner to purchase and install easily. Home-automation should not be reserved for high-end custom renovations, homeowners who are looking to replace existing systems one room at a time are now able to join this industry too.

@zfswitch_sensor @MYRETROTOUCH #Energy #Pauto

Industrial lighting.

Their range of LED products for sophisticated industrial lighting solutions has been extended by Ledvance. The range of sensor luminaires, flex luminaires and compacts are designed with high IP ratings, easy installation fittings and long lifetimes for demanding applications where the quality of light is crucial not only for good production results but also for health and safety. They are suitable for damp environments and high ceilings of up to 12 metres, in areas including warehouses, supermarkets, logistics halls and underpasses.

The upgraded damp proof sensor luminaire allows for swift installation with simple 5-way wiring to establish a network of intelligent luminaires, based on the leader-follower or leader-leader principle. Toggle switches provide quick configuration of sensor detection areas, hold times and daylight threshold. The luminaire has an impressive efficiency of 139 lm/W and its IP65 protection makes it suitable for a range of environments including underpasses, garages and car parks.

The Low Bay Flex luminaire is designed to evenly illuminate areas with ceiling heights of between four and ten metres. It offers three different beam angles at 160 lm/W and provides easy installation with four mounting options, end caps and connections that are accessible without tools. The luminaire has a cost-effective lifetime of up to 100,000 hours and is equipped for complete through-wiring in both ON/OFF and DALI operation. Standard applications for the Low Bay Flex include storage facilities, discounters and supermarkets.

The High Bay Gen 4 Sensor luminaire significantly reduces operating costs in high-ceiling spaces of up to 12 metres thanks to increased luminaire efficiency and a configurable sensor. Such spaces may include airports, warehouses and logistics halls. The integrated corridor function provides increased light on demand without the need for any additional devices. To simplify system programming, an optional remote control permits further customisation of lighting levels and timings, extending these settings to all other luminaires installed in just one click.

The High Bay Compact luminaire has a modern, exclusive design of black aluminium housing and tempered glass cover, permitting operating temperatures of -20°C to 45°C. The high bay compact luminaire gives energy savings of up to 60% compared to conventional high bay luminaires and is a suitable replacement for existing high bay luminaires with mercury vapor or metal halide lamps. Potential applications include warehouses, logistics halls and other industrial spaces with high ceilings like lobbies and shopping malls.

These lighting solutions come in environmentally friendly cardboard packaging with all relevant product information immediately visible on the outside of the box.

@LEDVANCEUK @Ledvance @NeeshamPR #Lighting #PAuto 

EMC filter for LED lighting.

Schaffner has extended its range of filters for LED lighting applications with the introduction of the new FN2560 filter range. Specifically designed for attenuation requirements in the lighting industry the performance of the filter starts at frequencies as low as 9kHz. The new filter comes in an attractive space saving compact package and has single strand solid wire terminations providing simple, flexible and reliable installation.

Typical applications are LED equipment, LED driver and displays, streetlamps and signage, industrial and architectural lighting, fluorescent lamp ballasts or any other application requiring high differential mode performance. The Schaffner FN2560 has an operating temperature range of -40°C to 100°C.

At common mode attenuation performance, a choice of 3 different performance levels is available providing 3 different leakage ratings.

• C00: no leakage current, medical applications
• C11: low leakage current, safety applications
• C16: standard version, best filter performance

For applications where low reactive currents are needed, an alternative version “FN2564” is available. The FN2564 has no X-capacitance between grid and neutral line and has therefore no HF-current between the lines. This is helpful in applications with reactive current restrictions.

The FN2560 is suitable for typical European voltages of 300 VAC / 300 VDC and has current ratings of 1 A, 2 A, 5 A and 8 A, while the alternative FN2580 is rated at 350 V to suit typical international voltages.

All new Schaffner filters are designed for a maximum continuous operating voltage of 300VAC, 50 / 60Hz and for nominal currents up to 10A. They have worldwide approvals in accordance with ENEC, CQC, UL, UKCA and CSA and meet the requirements for RoHS and REACH regulation.

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Lighting sales appointment.

Nelo Neves has been appointed as Head of Trade Sales with LEDVANCE in Britain and Ireland. He takes over from Steve Stark who is commencing his retirement following an impressive 36 years at OSRAM and LEDVANCE (since 2016).

 

Nelo Neves

Commenting on his appointment, Nelo Neves said, “Steve leaves us a brilliant legacy at LEDVANCE, building an exceptional team in the UK. His service to LEDVANCE and the lighting industry has been outstanding. I am looking forward to taking our dedicated team in Warrington forward, building on our strong relationships with our partners and customers in the UK and Ireland, and to addressing the new challenges and opportunities that the lighting market presents.”

 

Nelo Neves has been Managing Director for LEDVANCE South Africa since 2018 at the company’s Johannesburg office. Following a technical education in the UK he started his lighting career in an export role, progressing to Head of Sales. Across his career he has worked in Spain, Holland, Sweden, and across the African continent. He will be based at the the compnies offices in Warrington (GB).

@LEDVANCEUK @Ledvance #Lighting #Britain #Ireland

Modern lighting.

A new Essentra Components brochure makes it easier for manufacturers and installers to source component solutions for lighting projects. Supported by over 45,000 standard products and an enviable reputation for being easy to deal with when working with top global lighting companies, Essentra Components make it easier for manufacturers and installers to source components solutions for lighting projects.

They explain that it is an exciting time for the lighting industry as technologies are rapidly evolving and innovation is bursting through at incredible speed with ever wider connectivity. This is clear in the emergence of smart homes, buildings and even cities, that are connected and controlled remotely or via central servers, smartphones or smart speakers. Function and form are now inseparable with strong global growth fuelled by smart lighting and other technology innovations in both commercial and residential lighting - making the stakes higher than ever.

Backed as they are by decades of experience serving the lighting industry all around the world Essentra Components are proud to supply 7 of the top 10 global lighting manufacturers through this time of change for new and refurbishment installations everywhere. They are proud that their expert advice, hassle-free service and comprehensive cable management, PCB hardware, LED hardware and access solutions continue to help lighting manufacturers overcome design, production and transport challenges.

Where a standard component is not suitable this brochure explains how Essentra Components are able to develop the perfect custom fitting from concept to production, while providing samples and 3D prototypes throughout.

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Efficient outside lighting.

EUCO Arena Sport Series LED drivers, which are designed to provide luminaire manufacturer’s a versatile solution for many industrial and commercial lighting applications such as high mast lighting, recreational sports lighting, harbors, airports, and parking lot lighting have been launched by Delta.

Built on three independent output channels with a maximum power of 500W (1500W total), these drivers have a wide operating temperature range that ensures performance and reliability for the most rugged applications. These drivers offer precise tuning of the drive current and are equipped with dimming circuitry for DALI-2 digital dimming to allow for adjustment of lighting levels from 0.1% to 100%. In addition to the driver architecture and circuit topology, Delta has achieved a very low typical current ripple of ≤1% peak-to-peak. That is important when it comes to televised events, since current ripple can cause LED flicker. Flickering lights affect the quality of sports broadcasts and limit slow motion options.

“Financial considerations play a significant part in recreational sports lighting, especially for stadiums. Energy efficiency, resource conservation, maintenance, and sustainability are important factors that should be taken into account for any lighting installation,” said Tim Lee, Vice President of Delta Electronics EMEA region. “And using LED lighting is not just about electricity costs. The metal halide lamps still installed at many arenas can take considerable time to warm up, for instance. If they turn off in the middle of an important event, it may take half an hour or more for the lights to come back on. Our new LED drivers for arena lighting offer exceptional efficiency as well as reliability so people attending and watching televised events can have consistently great experiences.”

The new EUCO Arena Sport LED drivers use solid heat sinks that provide more contact area with the cold plate for passive cooling as well as high-quality components to ensure a long operating life and high reliability. In developing the EUCO Arena Sport series drivers, one of the main design goals was to ensure good heat management so the product is capable of operating with high efficiency across a long service life.

The long lifetime and high reliability of EUCO Arena Sport LED drivers have passed the rigorous 5000hrs plus Accelerating Life Test (ALT) with harsh environment of 65°C temperature and 85deg humidity.

Depending on the installation environment and ambient temperatures, the maintenance intervals can be significantly increased. EUCO Arena Sport Series LED drivers can be located up to 200m away from the luminaire, which means the drivers no longer need to be on a high mast that requires a bucket truck (which can damage grass fields) or industrial climbers for driver maintenance and installation. With the EUCO Arena Sport drivers, facilities can perform driver maintenance on the ground. Furthermore, light designers can now use much lighter masts since the weight of the driver is no longer a consideration. Even when retrofitting LED lights at an existing facility, old masts can be easily replaced.

The EUCO Arena Sports LED drivers from Delta use high-quality components to maximize mean time to failure (MTTF). They also have a low inrush current, which allows facilities to reuse existing circuit breakers if desired. The operating life of these new LED driver pairs well with the long working life of LEDs themselves.

The EUCO Arena Sport LED drivers are available in two versions. The EUCO-1K5140GLA model is designed for DALI 2 control interfaces with the EUCO-1K5140GDA serving facilities that use RDM/DMX. Maximum output power for both versions is 1500W (three 500-watt channels) and default and maximum output current is 1400mA.

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Light team appointment.

LED Eco Lights has announced the appointment of Gerald Passalacqua, who joins the expanding sales team. With over 20 years’ experience in the lighting and electronics industries, Gerald will play an important role in identifying new business opportunities for the company’s Goodlight range, focussing especially on the commercial and industrial markets.

Commenting on Gerald Passalacqua’s appointment, Saima Shafi, Sales and Marketing Director of LED Eco Lights said, “Gerald is a great addition to the team. With his solid experience and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding of the industry, we are confident he is the right person to generate new business and build awareness of our LED lighting solutions in our key markets. His insights and relationships within the industry will be immensely valuable to us as we move forward and grow even further.

“For me, this a great opportunity to join a successful company with a clear strategy for growth and I’m looking forward to the new challenges it will bring. LED Eco Lights has a strong team, impressive technology and an enviable position in the market. With its Goodlight products guaranteed for five years and with a performance lifespan of 50,000 hours, it makes them risk free. Increasing business for the company and building new relationships will be my focus and I’m excited to begin this journey.”

#PAuto #Lighting  @Goodlight_LED @NeeshamPR

LED and Light Guide mounting.

Essentra Components have seen that for approximately the last three decades LEDs have taken over from incandescents in electronic equipment, then in higher power electrical applications and most recently of course in domestic/public decorative lighting and general illumination. This popularity has led Essentra to become market-leaders in the manufacture of mounts, spacers and cable clamps which make the installation of LEDs a simple and inexpensive task.

Covering an informative description of the LED market, their advantage, colour availability, areas of use and installation, this guide deals with installation considerations as well as factors such as orientation and use of light pipes.

Drawing on their many years of worldwide experience in this field, they have produced an “LED Light Guide for product and panel building” which may be viewed on their website here.

#PAuto #EssentraComponents @tradeandtech

Lighting & Control appointment.

LED Eco Lights has announced the appointment of Andy Edwards as Business Development Director. Andy joins the company in this newly created position to drive business growth in new markets.

Andy Edwards

Saima Shafi, Sales and Marketing Director of LED Eco Lights commented, “We are delighted to bring Andy on board as a valuable addition to the team. His wealth of experience in engineering, construction and facilities management as well as his contacts means we can expand our product and service solution to a wider customer base.

“Having worked with LED Eco Lights as a supplier over the last year, I am really excited to take up this new role. The company’s innovative Goodlight LED lighting products and Light Boss wireless solutions drew me to them, as well as their impressive list of clients and customer projects. I can now offer clients huge savings and notable benefits in energy reduction across their estates, plus support on large-scale project delivery and implementation. My aim is to develop new projects by ensuring we use our innovation, and quality credentials to meet and exceed customer expectations.”

Andy joins LED Eco Lights with a background of around 30 years’ experience of engineering within a range of markets, supporting corporates in financial, rail, construction, security and facilities management.

#Lighting @Goodlight_LED 

Focussed on optics.

Anglia has added an exceptionally extensive range of secondary optics to its LED lighting portfolio with the addition of Khatod a world leading manufacturer of reflectors, lenses, diffusers and other accessories for LED Lighting, Infra-Red (IR) and Ultra-Violet (UV) applications. Khatod design and manufacture all products 100% in-house at their modern facilities in Milan, Italy.

Extensive range of Khatod secondary optics

Commenting, David Pearson, Technical Director of Anglia, said, “Anglia offers a broad range of LED products for creating light – but that light still needs to be adapted, directed and optimised to the requirements of the final application. Using appropriate optics can increase the amount of useable light available in the system and also protect the light source against potential damage. This is what Khatod products do. Its lenses and reflectors are the perfect complement to our established optical portfolio and help us provide our LED lighting clients with a more complete solution.”

Giuliano Cassataro, Sales Manager at Khatod added, “Khatod is investing heavily in the further development of optical products, with a focus on energy-saving and environmentally friendly production processes. Anglia is the perfect UK channel partner to help us take these innovative solutions to market. The company already offers many complementary products and we believe that our new partnership will benefit Anglia’s customers, Anglia and Khatod.”

Anglia will be stocking an extensive range of popular Khatod solutions including its REELENSES optics for Mid Power LEDs supplied on Tape and Reel packaging for high volume manufacturing. It will also be stocking silicone material lenses which enable designers to seal lighting fixtures to IP ratings and also provide impact protection to IK standards.

@angliaComponent #PAuto 

Hazardous location luminaires.

A new solution for the oil and gas industry to easily and safely illuminate land-based drilling rigs has been unveiled by Emerson. The Appleton™ Rigmaster LED linear luminaire streamlines the cumbersome and time-consuming task of installing and maintaining bright, energy-efficient lighting in hazardous areas on drilling rigs.

“Rig maintenance workers require linear luminaires that are rugged and long-lasting yet compact and easy-to-install, which can be a difficult solution to find for the engineers responsible for designing rig electrical systems,” said Mustafa Bengali, lighting product manager for Emerson Automation Solutions. “The Appleton Rigmaster solves these challenges by integrating LED technology into a lightweight, low-profile package that performs durably, is resistant to harsh conditions and damaging vibrations, yet allows faster, safer installations throughout the drilling rig.”

Minimal weight is a top priority for rig hands who must climb a derrick hundreds of feet high to install or change a fixture. The Appleton Rigmaster LED weighs a mere 4.5kg, making it significantly lighter than similar fixtures that can weigh as much as 13.5kg. Although compact, it delivers 8000 lumens of uniform lighting to promote a safer working environment. Even when used under a canopy or inside an analyser house, the diffused lens option makes the Rigmaster LED an ideal solution for comfortable, no-glare illumination. Moreover, the Rigmaster LED’s wide distribution of light translates into fewer fixtures being needed in the rig’s mud pit, shaker, cellar and derrick. High-efficiency LED drivers consume less than half the energy of standard T8 fluorescent fixtures, further lowering direct cost of operations and minimising strain on the diesel generators that typically power drilling rigs.

Along with being lightweight, the Appleton Rigmaster LED provides installation flexibility in hazardous locations by offering a variety of mounting options that are well suited for retrofits as well as new rig builds. An easy-to-access hinged wiring compartment with captive hardware makes the installation experience smooth and safe. A wide operating temperature range of -40° to 65° C, and NPT (National Pipe Thread Tapered) hubs on each end for through wiring make this fixture a user-centric solution. To complete the package, an LED life of 60,000+ hours means years of maintenance-free operation, unlike fluorescents that may fail in six months or less and require constant maintenance.

Given safety concerns due to round-the-clock, high vibration boring, secondary retention of a light fixture on drilling rigs is critical to prevent it from plunging from a high-rise mast. To help create a safer workplace environment, the Appleton Rigmaster LED features a looping safety cable through the fixture and around the mounting structure which helps secure the fixture. In addition, while some manufacturers screw on eyebolts, the Appleton Rigmaster LED provides five casted-in openings for safety cable retention points. The yoke bracket is also designed to ensure the bracket will stay in position regardless of heavy vibration and maintain its structural integrity. To take it a step further, captive hardware eliminates the possibility of a screw coming loose and falling out.

Built with a high degree of corrosion resistance, the Appleton Rigmaster LED features a gasketed, copper-free aluminium housing, plus a thermal shock and impact-resistant polycarbonate lens. It is certified for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Type 3R, 4 and 4X wet and marine type areas. The fixture also meets IP66 rating requirements of being ‘dust tight’ and protected against powerful jets of water.

@EMR_Automation  #PAuto #Oil @Emerson_News @HHC_Lewis 

National sales manager with lights.

LED Eco Lights has appointed Frank O’Donnell as National Sales Manager in Britain.  He brings an excellent track record of success in LED lighting sales to the company and will play an important role in identifying strategic new business opportunities for the company’s Goodlight range.

Frank O'Donnell

Commenting on Frank O’Donnell’s appointment, Saima Shafi, Sales and Marketing Director of LED Eco Lights said, “We are delighted to welcome Frank on board.  With over 15 years’ experience and knowledge of the LED lighting industry, he is exactly the right person to generate further business and build awareness of our new technologies.  He will be extremely valuable to us in further strengthening our position as a leader in the LED lighting market.”

Frank O’Donnell added, “I am thrilled at the opportunity to be working for such an exciting and forward-thinking company that is recognised for its outstanding quality, proven performance and comprehensive range of products.  Goodlight is an exceptional range of innovative lighting solutions and the great thing about this role is that I will have flexibility to explore all sectors in every part of our industry, which is fantastic.  This new role will be an exciting challenge and I feel that I’ve joined at the perfect time to drive sales forward in 2019 and beyond.”

Frank O’Donnell joins LED Eco Lights with extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the industry after working for over 25 years in the LED lighting and electrical wholesaler markets developing and furthering his sales career.

@Goodlight_LED #Britain

Machine vision lighting controllers.

Gardasoft Vision has announced the launch of the FP220 series of high speed lighting controllers for machine vision. This new generation of dual channel controllers uniquely combines capabilities for high frequency, high power LED pulsing with outstanding low output current performance, making them suitable for a huge range of machine vision applications.

Designed for use with any LED lighting rated up to 3A, the FP200 series provides reproducible current control to deliver continuous or pulsed light output. It utilses enhanced technology for faster pulse rise times, with trigger frequencies up to 10kHZ for high speed pulsing applications such as line scan imaging. With a maximum pulse current of 20A, applications requiring high power, long lighting pulses such as UV curing can also be easily handled. Naturally full control of overdriving, pulse width and pulse delay are provided.

With overdriving capabilities up to 999% of the continuous LED rating value for high intensity short pulses, FP220 users benefit from Gardasoft’s patented SafeSenseTM and SafePowerTM technologies. SafeSenseTM regulates the pulse width timing and duty cycle according to the amount of overdriving in order to deliver the maximum light possible for the application without any possibility of damage to the LED. SafePowerTM provides automatic flexible operation with low heat dissipation for the controller itself.

The FP220 Series also offer excellent performance for low current applications, extending the application range for these controllers. Output current below 300mA can be controlled in 100µs steps and in 6 mA steps for higher currents. The accuracy and repeatability of output current below 300mA is ±1%, providing the levels of control needed for applications that are very sensitive to lighting variation.

Integration into machine vision systems is made easy since the FP220 can be configured using a web browser and with Ethernet or RS232 commands in the same way as Gardasoft’s other controllers. Versions compatible with Gardasoft’s triniti™ intelligent lighting platform are also available. The triniti platform provides an API and GigE Vision interface to control the light, and LEDs featuring a ‘triniti chip’ can exchange relevant performance data with the FP220 controller.

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