by Jeff Davis, Engineering Manager, Energy Efficient Lighting, Intertek, Arlington Hts., Ill. What you need to know about today’s energy efficiency lighting standards, the benefits of compliance, and the role of third-party testing labs. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 and its subsequent amendments established minimum efficiency standards for lighting products. This was […]
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3M Introduces LED Advanced Light
3M introduced one of the first LED A19 lamps approved for enclosed fixtures in commercial applications. 3M manufactures the LED A19 lamps in the U.S. with U.S. and globally sourced components. Lighting professionals and facilities managers now have energy-saving light options thanks to the new LED Advanced Light for commercial applications from 3M. The combination […]
High-performance LED Worklights Tailored to Environments
PATLITE introduces a new design LED worklight with the performance and protection needed for food and beverage and other harsh, performance-critical environments. CLK-SA LED Worklights are designed with a stainless steel body and clear acrylic PMMA resin lens cover, creating an IP69K rated sealed enclosure that withstands high-temperature and high-pressure washdowns, and is resistant to […]
Compact, Low-Voltage Power Supplies Suit Many Applications
TDK Corporation announces the extension of the TDK-Lambda GWS500 series power supplies with the addition of two low output voltage models. Combining the same high efficiency, high power density and low standby power characteristics as other models within the GWS500 series, the 5V 80A and 7.5V 67A models are well-suited for fitting into 1U enclosures. The GWS […]
Banner Engineering Introduces Encapsulated LED Area Lights
Banner Engineering announces its WLA Series Encapsulated Area Lights. Designed for use in industrial environments, these powerful, solid-state LED lights are completely encapsulated in optically clear polyurethane enhancing chemical compatibility and increasing their resistance to shock and vibrations. The Encapsulated WLA light is a rugged, high intensity light ideal for machine lighting, visual inspection stations […]
ArchiLume Series Of LED Drivers Provide Wide Range Dimming
The ArchiLume Series of LED drivers from ERG Lighting has the slim 100W drivers requiring an elegant look with smooth, flicker-free dimming and constant voltage output up to 100 watts with very low ripple. They are ideal for applications such as architectural (office, hospitality, commercial, institutional), high-end retail (in-store displays, showrooms), home (kitchen, bathroom) and […]
Global Lighting Technologies Retrofits Building With LED Lighting
Global Lighting Technologies has retrofitted its North American sales & engineering headquarters with LED ceiling lights. In a classic example of practicing what it preaches, GLT has replaced the facility’s existing fluorescent lights with its UL-certified LED-based 2’x2′ and 1’x4′ ceiling lights throughout the building. The new lights utilize GLT’s edge-lit light guide technology, where the […]
Phihong adds Dimmable Models to Waterproof LED Series
Phihong USA has expanded its PDA072 and PDA080 constant voltage LED driver series with 0-10V dimming models. The new PDA072 Series addition, designated the PDA072W-24VG-R, is rated for outputs of 72W at 24VDC and the new PDA080 Series addition, designated the PDA080W-48VG-R, is rated for outputs of 80W at 48VDC. Both the PDA072 and PDA080 […]
Dialight LED Family Receives DesignLights Consortium Certification
Dialight announced the listing of their 14,000 lumen DuroSite and SafeSite LED High Bay family on the DesignLights Consortium’s Solid State Lighting Fixtures Qualified Products List. Posting on the DLC list identifies the fixture as eligible for valuable utility rebate programs at the discretion of participating DLC utility partners and validates the High Bay’s exceptional energy […]
How to avoid errors when specifying sensor products
There are three things designers/engineers should seek to do when specifying sensor products. These are: thermal hysteresis, board mounts that are moisture sensitive, and sensors that are A/D convertible. The ability of the sensor to come back to the same output after a thermal change is called thermal hysteresis. Designers underestimate errors due to thermal […]
