Products + Technology

Is it possible that some T5 lighting fixtures are perfectly efficient? One might get that idea based on some efficiency ratings of 98–100 percent, although it might not seem possible. Such a rating must be a mistake, right? But it’s not. Check out this article I wrote for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR about how T5 fixtures are [...]

KíaroLED by EYE Lighting is an outdoor LED luminaire that features an architectural, custom die-cast housing and a variety of illumination levels, color temperatures, distribution types and intelligent controls for energy upgrade and Dark Sky projects. The product recently won an award by NECA; the judges pointed to EYE Lighting’s optical design that delivers more [...]

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published ANSI C136.1 American National Standard for Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment—Filament Lamps—A Guide for Selection, available for purchase here in hard copy or electronic format for $36. This is a guide for the proper selection of filament lamps for use in roadway and area lighting equipment. C136.1-2012 [...]

LumenOptix has introduced its LED Retrofit Downlight Luminaire (LRD), a modular LED retrofit solution that enables a downlight of any make, model, or size to enjoy an upgrade in just minutes to LED technology. In addition to the benefits of LED technology such as energy savings, the product promises good lighting quality, optimized cut-off, precise [...]

Philips Emergency Lighting has introduced the BSL310 Emergency LED Driver for linear LED strip fixtures. The BSL310 allows users to convert linear LED strip fixtures into code-compliant emergency lighting. The BSL310 is compatible with strips from a variety of manufactures, is Class 2 compliant, offers a 90-minute runtime and provides up to 1300 lumens in [...]

Halco Lighting Technologies has introduced the Antique Series, which use a carbon filament with simulated oil-rubbed glass to produce a classic, old-fashioned feel. Halco’s carbon filament lamps offer a long life of 3,000 hours and come in a variety of shapes including A21, C11, G30, G40, ST18 and T14 that can give almost any environment [...]

BEGA recently unveiled small-scale LED, halogen and HID floodlights for applications such as landscape, facade, flag pole, tree and sign lighting. LED units feature a driver compatible with 0-10VDC dimming; HID units feature an integral electronic ballast. Very narrow, narrow or wide beam distributions.

The Lighting for Tomorrow competition recognizes the best designed, energy efficient lighting products entering the residential market. The 2012 competition featured energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixtures, replacement lamps, fixture retrofit kits, and lighting controls. The 2012 judging panel reviewed a total of 124 products including, 67 LED fixtures, 34 LED lamps, 13 [...]

Holophane has expanded its High Mast Advanced Optix (HMAO) lighting systems to include LED technology. Engineered with a state-of-the-art prismatic borosilicate glass advanced optics, the HMAO LED luminaire is ideal for large area and roadway applications including airports, rail yards, sea terminals, industrial facilities, DOT interchanges and correctional facilities. The HMAO LED luminaire features prismatic [...]