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PUBLISHER

Danny J. Salchert OFFICE MANAGER

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Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Derek Gaylard CIRCULATION DIRECTOR

Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jeff Campbell • John Olobri

22 COVER STORY 6 How to Evaluate an LED Fixture A contractor’s checklist for choosing the right LED fixture for the job.

By Jeff Campbell

FEATURES 16 Basic Thermography for the Occasional User

By John Olobri

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OF A PART 2 ARTICLE 2 PART

Separating Myth from Reality

DEPARTMENTS 28 Industry News 34 Product Focus 40 Ad Index ON THE COVER Photo courtesy of SYLVANIA

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SYLVANIA The SYLVANIA LEDVANCE portfolio of indoor and outdoor fixtures fit everyday application needs and have been designed with the needs and requests of electrical contractors in mind - high performance, energy savings, simple installation, and proven quality.

How to Evaluate an LED Fixture A contractor’s checklist for choosing the right LED fixture for the job.

By Jeff Campbell

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any electrical professionals are now familiar with the benefits of LEDs as an illumination technology. This extraordinary light source has transformed the way lighting can be used and implemented, but in some ways, it has proven the adage that “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Choosing a quality light fixture still observes the same fundamentals as traditional luminaires, but the metrics are changing.

At a macro-level, the LED lighting market is split between specificationgrade and high-volume (“white goods”) products, which is very similar to the traditional lighting market. The specification-grade side focuses on performance and innovation, while the white-goods side focuses on delivering the standard benefits of an LED luminaire - efficiency, low maintenance and long life at a com-

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petitive price. Electrical contractors and related professionals enjoy considerable influence in selecting white-goods-type LED products.

The name of the game here is value, which represents a fine balance between performance and price. In the traditional lighting market, pursuing the lowest price may not have been the ideal solution, but it typically went unnoticed. With LED technology, that is no longer the case. The fact is, in the traditional lighting market, we could focus on price because basic metrics and standards implied a certain baseline level of value. With LED, performance cannot be taken for granted. The LED market is still in the early stages of development, with wide variations in performance and many new companies. The primary task of an LED luminaire is to provide the necessary light to the illuminated environment, and deliver on the

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Following this checklist can help you provide an LED fixture that meets code standards, assures a trouble-free installation and provides a quality product for your customer.

promise and potential of the LED technology. Protecting the customer’s expectation and your reputation requires careful evaluation of products and manufacturers.

LED lighting fixtures are affected by three variables that should be on every electrical professional’s checklist: design, performance and quality.

Design Simply put, design is about how the light fixture is built and Continued on page 8

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Maren Bochinger, LEDVANCE Head of Luminaire Sales for US & Canada, presented the latest SYLVANIA luminaires at a recent customer event.

(Photo credit – David Briggs Photography)

takes into account mechanical, optical and thermal design characteristics.

Construction. This includes size, materials, finish and thermal management.

The fixture must be properly designed and rated for its intended environment and carry the associated ratings and certifications. For example, many industrial and outdoor applications require a certain degree of protection against water and dust

ingress, and must have an appropriate ingress protection (IP) rating.

Thermal design refers to how well the fixture removes heat buildup from the LED. The thermal design is critical to realizing the benefits of an LED-based fixture in terms of both light output and life.

Be sure to ask the manufacturer about its approach to thermal design, and if they can provide the necessary third-party generated LM79 reports to confirm performance.

Fixture efficiency and distribution. Fixture efficiency refers to how much light produced by the LED source exits the fixture, and distribution describes the light fixture’s emission pattern; where does it put light, with what intensity, and how does this meet the requirements of the application? Distribution, combined with light output, dictates how many light fixtures are needed to satisfy the owner’s lighting criteria.

Ease of installation. This involves how simple it is to install a light fixture, how

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much time it takes, and how prone it is to issues that can result in call-backs. Fixture designs vary greatly, so contractors should review installation manuals and product information for any specialized tool or assembly requirements. This is critical for proper project estimation, and reducing potential issues on the jobsite.

Performance Performance describes what the light fixture does, which is measured using a variety of metrics.

Light output. A primary consideration in selecting a light fixture is its light output, measured in lumens. This value should be confirmed by a third-party test report, and a good resource is LightingFacts.com, which lists thousands of LED products with their light output being a key metric.

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lose light output over time until the fixture should be replaced.

Lumen maintenance. The above brings us to lumen maintenance, which provides the number of burn-hours passed until the light output is a percentage of initial light output. LED products are typically evaluated to 70% lumen maintenance, or L70.

This number is an average for a significant population of the fixture being evaluated.

Consistency. The LEDs should be manufactured using methods that ensure a high degree of consistency in light output between light fixtures. Severe inconsistencies could result in fixtures that differ in brightness or color, which will be objectionable to the end user.

Efficacy. Efficacy defines the amount of light output (lumens) per unit of electrical input (watt). High efficiency fixtures can maximize energy savings and improve return-on-investment calculations. One of the primary benefits of LED technology is reduced power consumption, and efficacy is the primary indicator of that performance.

Service life. LED fixtures have multiple failure modes, including lumen depreciation over time, driver failure, LED array outages affecting light distribution, and color shift.

Lumen depreciation is a defined metric based on standardized testing. Manufacturers must comply with these standards, and a good indicator of this compliance is the Lighting Facts label. Any fixture without this label should be considered carefully.

Color quality. The color quality of the light output can be defined by CRI and

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CCT. CRI (color rendering index) indicates how well a light source renders a batch of test colors compared to an ideal reference source. A CRI of at least 80 is considered acceptable for most commercial applications.

CCT (correlated color temperature) expresses the color appearance of a light source. CCTs are described as warm (yellow/orange) like an incandescent or halogen lamp, or cool (white/blue) like a fluorescent lamp. Mixing fixtures with different CCTs can create unattractive spaces. The CCT should be matched to the space and the application, depending on the installed finishes and usage of the space.

Control performance. LED fixture controls vary widely from simple on/off and dimming, to more complex two-way communication and integrated sensor designs. Fixture control compatibility must be consistent within the installed space.

Manufacturers should provide all applicable compatibility and Continued on page 14

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programming information, including third-party sensor and dimmer compatibility, and detailed instructions for setup of integrated sensors. Complete information is critical to providing performance that satisfies end user expectations.

Quality Quality is proof that the product will perform well and as promised over the long term.

Environmental ratings. The fixture should have all appropriate environmental testing and ratings appropriate for its intended application including IP (ingress protection) rating, operating temperature range, and FCC (Federal Communications Commission) compliance.

Safety. All LED fixtures must have UL or ETL certification to all required safety testing and ratings.

Quality certifications. Some projects, such as those receiving utility rebate funding, may require the product receive a quality certification such as ENERGY

STAR, or DLC (Design Lights Consortium). These certifications indicate a given product has been independently tested and found to satisfy or exceed certain performance criteria, and qualify for utility rebate incentives.

Warranty. Warranty terms and conditions vary greatly between suppliers, and should be carefully considered. The true value of a lighting product takes into account numerous variables, and the history, longevity and reputation of the manufacturer should factor strongly into any war- Jeff Campbell is Head of Luminaires ranty evaluation. for LEDVANCE, maker of SYLVANIA

Finding true value Electrical contractors and related professionals need products that meet design, performance and quality requirements to assure satisfied customers and troublefree installations. The SYLVANIA LEDVANCE portfolio of indoor and outdoor fixtures fit everyday application needs and have been designed with the needs and requests of electrical contractors in

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general lighting in the US and Canada

mind - high performance, energy savings, simple installation, and proven quality.

By observing a basic but comprehensive checklist, you will ensure that you are providing a product that meets code standards, assures a trouble-free installation and provides a quality product for your customer. â??

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Basic Thermography for the Occasional User

By John Olobri

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AST MONTH, WE DISCUSSED the fundamental elements of IR cameras and some considerations and features that make them useful tools.

As a quick recap, IR cameras come in a variety of screen sizes, resolutions and costs.

The screen sizes vary from 2 inches or less to 4 inches in a typical hand held pistol type camera.

The resolution typically referred to as pixels can be 80 x 60 on the low end to 640 x 480 or more on the high end. Often this specification is stated as the total number of pixels. For example, a camera with 160 x 120 resolution is referred to as a resolution of 19,200 where as a camera with a 320 x 240 resolution produces 76,800 pixels.

Thermal cameras detect radiated light in the infrared spectrum in the same way your eye detects visual light. They do not look through solid objects such as walls, windows or clothing therefore, they cannot detect temperature from items on the other side. This infrared capture is converted to a visual light presentation and displayed on the camera’s screen where the human eye can see and is called a thermogram.

Different material will absorb, reflect and

transmit energy at different intensities. They will radiate hot or cold energy at different rates which can be detected by infrared cameras and presented as thermograms.

Emissivity of the material is also an important point to consider for accurate measurement. It is the amount of radiation emitted from an object compared to a reference; assuming both are at the same temperature. Adjusting the emissivity is important when comparing the temperatures of different entities. Many cameras include built in emissivity tables allowing you to make a quick adjustment.

Okay, now let’s take a look at the theromgram itself. For this exercise I have captured the thermal image of two different circuit breaker panels with similar but different problems. Figures 1 and 2 shows the thermograms resulting from each measurement.

Analysis of each gives the overall span of the temperatures radiated from the section of the panel measured along with a color bar graph to identify the temperature gradient. In this case, black represents the coolest temperature and white the hottest with varying colors in between. Without the use of cursers it is difficult to pinpoint the

FIGURE 1

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FIGURE 2

tion of the captured thermal image. As discussed in Part 1 (February issue), I like to use two of the features available in the camera that I use. These are Min/Max and Square. The Min/Max places two crosshairs on the image at the exact location of the coldest and hottest temperatures and presents a digital display of these values right on the thermogram as shown in Figure 1.

The other is the Square cursor. This type of cursor lets me define an area of the thermogram by moving and resizing the square to the section of interest. Then the min, max and average temperatures within the square are displayed on the thermogram as shown in Figure 2. There is another observation that is important to point out when analyzing these thermograms and that is the location of the hot spots with respect to operation of the device in question. You will notice that in Figure 1 the hottest area is the wire connected to the circuit breaker. In Figure 2 the hottest area is the circuit breaker itself. The conclusion to be drawn from this is that in one case the cause of the problem is coming from the load in the case of the hot wire and in the other it is coming from the source where the circuit breaker is the hottest point and is most likely defective. Paying attention to these subtle differences will save you considerable time and effort in isolating and correcting the problem.

There are two other tools, among many that are available from the various IR camera manufacturers, that I Continued on page 18

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FIGURE 3

hot area of the image. Figure 3 will give you a good example of these three choices.

The Isotherm is a great tool to use to quickly visually identify areas of the thermogram that are in the same temperature range. With some models you can set the temperature range of interest and the color to be used for the isotherm from the STEEL GRAYSCALE RAINBOW cameras’ menu or in the application softwould like to briefly mention before we dis- perature. I find that I get a better image ware supplied with the camera. Figure 4 cuss some features and functions that you definition of the object. The Rainbow se- shows a typical isotherm. Here I selected should look for in an infrared camera. lection provides a crisp definition of the a temperature range of Continued on page 20 These are color palettes and Isotherms.

FIGURE 4 Most cameras on the market offer a selection of color palettes that can be employed in thermogram. On the particular camera I am using these palettes are called Steel, Rainbow and Grayscale. The thermograms in Figures 1 and 2 were captured used the Steel color palette and that is generally the best choice for printed reports. I like the Grayscale palette when capturing thermal images from objects that do not have a wide variation in tem-

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105°F to 164°F and the color green to represent that range.

Once all images associated with the project are captured, reviewed and downloaded, the report generation software becomes a valuable tool to analyze the thermograms and create reports with recommendations for correction where necessary.

This could be a topic for a future article.

Let’s take a look at some basic features, functions and specifications to consider if you are in the market for an infrared camera.

Resolution – IR cameras come in all shapes and sizes. Detector resolution is a key element to consider. Picture clarity increases as the resolution increases and so does the cost of the camera. For general

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electrical maintenance applications, the lower resolution cameras are adequate and fit most budgets.

Sensitivity a.k.a. NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) – repre-

sents the smallest temperature change the camera can detect. For example, a camera with 0.1° NETD can distinguish between two surfaces with only a 0.1 degree temperature variation.

Temperature Range is another important factor to consider. The range defines what the minimum and maximum temperatures are that the camera can measure (-4°F to 482°F) is common for cameras adequate for electrical maintenance work.

Focus – like the camera you use to take visual photographs, thermal cameras also need to be focused to provide image clarity. Many cameras on the market today are focus free or auto focusing saving you time and effort in getting good quality results.

Field of View expressed in degrees and Spatial Resolution (also referred to as IFOV) expressed in milli-radians provides an indication of how large an area you can capture in a thermogram and the ratio between distance from the object to the size of the area captured.

Image Capture – the ability to capture both real and thermal images with the capability to overlay them when creating reports is very useful especially if the report is sent to someone not involved with the actual test data.

Environmental Adjustments – Many cameras offer the ability to compensate for things like ambient temperature, humidity, reflectivity and emissivity. These are beneficial in providing the most accurate results for your efforts.

There are many more characteristics of thermal imaging we could discuss if space allowed.

The intent here is to present some basic points of understanding and practices to use.

If you are involved or plan to be involved with infrared thermography for your work on a regular basis, there are formal certification courses available that I would strongly advise that you consider. It will be well worth the time and expense in giving you the understanding and tools to conduct thermal analysis correctly and accurately and it will save you countless hours from trying to figure it all out on your own through trial and error. ❏

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Separating Myth from Reality Debate The quantity and quality of the light we create for our indoor gardens has been a topic for debate since growers began the scientific art of indoor horticulture. The debate topics typically include the merits or deficiencies of different light sources including metal halide, high pressure sodium, ceramic metal halide, LED, induction and even plasma.

As these new light sources begin to develop into viable horticultural lighting, the measurement of the light being produced, how that light compares to competing light sources, and our understanding of those measurements becomes increasingly important. Photometry is the study and the measurement of light. The first metrics used to measure the quantity and quality of light produced were created to define how the human eye gathers light and how the human brain interprets the information gathered by the eye. The human eye can see light produced in the 400 nanometer to 700 nanometer spectral range that is commonly referred to as the “visible light spectrum”. Plant life also utilizes the light in the visible light spectrum; however a plant’s use of light extends a little below 400nm into the UV range and a little above 700nm into the IR range. UV and blue light aid the plant in general health as well as resin and sap production while IR and red light allows the plant to regulate photoperiod sensitivity and seasonal awareness.

Since humans and plants essentially “see” the same part of the spectrum, early light measurement methods skewed towards defining the way humans perceive light and apply it to various activities and applications. These first measurements of light intensity, candelas, lumens, lux and foot-candles measured only the total illuminance (or quantity) produced by a light source and did not define any color or spectral qualities of the light.

ous lamp types. Some of the units used to define these qualities of manufactured light sources as they compare to an ideal natural light source are CRI, or color rendering index, and CCT, or correlated color temperature.

CRI, or color rendering index, is rated from 1 – 100 and measures the ability of a light source to accurately render (or reveal) the colors of various objects in comQuality parison with an ideal or natural light Specialized applications created the ne- source. The lower the CRI rating of a cessity to equally define and compare the given lamp, the less accurately colors will qualities of light produced by these vari- be reproduced when illuminated by that

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lamp. The higher the CRI rating, the better that lamp will allow the human eye to accurately perceive the true color of objects.

Color temperature can most simply be described as the metric to define the color characteristics of light. Warmer, yellowish colors are at the lower end of the scale, around 2800K to 3200K; think of your standard 60w warm white incandescent lamp. Cooler, bluish colors are at the higher end, around 5600K to 6500K and would be similar to the light produced by the noon day sun. A more technical definition of CCT would be Continued on page 24

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Barron Lighting Group Continued from page 22 ing photoperiod cycles as well as regulating the fruiting or flowering stages of plant development.

Knowing the importance of not only the right quantity of light but the appropriate wavelengths and colors of light, horticulturists and plant biologists measure light by the amount of photosynthetically active radiation or PAR energy, which is measured in micromoles or µmol/s, and is called out as either PPFD or PPF. PAR energy is the amount of light produced within the plant response curve and measures the amount of light photons (µmols) striking a one square meter area over one second of time. Since PAR energy measures and adds up ALL of the wavelengths within the visible spectrum, including greens, it is not the most complete metric for determining a grow lights performance, for instance a green LED light might have a very high PAR number, but since it doesn’t produce any blues or reds, this green light would not perform well as a horticulture light despite its high PAR reading. So while PAR was created specifically to measure light for horticulture applications, it can still not be the lone light measurement used to select a quality horticulture luminaire for a given application.

A Matter of Measure

that it assigns a value to the color emitted ones and to better locate and identify by light source measured in degrees of predators and/or prey in dense green foKelvin (K). liages. Since plants reflect most of the green light they receive, they are more Plants sensitive to the red and blue portions of We measure light for human percep- the spectrum. The plant response curve in tions and applications, but how do we general use today was created by Keith J. measure light for plants? Plants, as men- McCree in 1972 and defines how plants tioned before, “see” light in a slightly ex- perceive and utilize light. The McCree panded section of the visible spectrum, curve showed that the blue and red porthey also have different sensitivities to dif- tions of the visible spectrum had much ferent parts of the visible spectrum. Hu- more effect on a plant’s growth and demanity’s evolution from hunter/gatherers velopment than those light waves in the to agriculturists made human eyes partic- green portion of the spectrum. Blue light ularly sensitive to greens in order to dif- is vital to the health and proper growth, ferentiate edible plants from poisonous while red light aids the plant in determin24

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As the understanding of how light affects both humans as well as plants expands and evolves, it is evident that a single metric cannot be used to determine a grow luminaire’s efficacy. It takes an understanding of many different measurements and how each of them impact plant development and growth to effectively select the most appropriate grow light for specific crops and growing methods. The ultimate goal of horticulture lighting is to unlock the full genetic potential of a plant in both the quality of the product produced and the quantity harvested, while at the same time reducing the overhead costs needed to produce it. This goal will be accomplished by reducing overall wattage consumption and luminaire maintenance, while increasing the quality of the light being utilized; reducing energy costs while not sacrificing harvests. Growlite is closing the debate, separating the myths from reality by dedicating their time to educate the public and provide all the resources for this evolving industry. ❏

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industry NEWS Omni Cable Selected as Authorized Genuine Source for Molded Case Circuit Breakers from Eaton and Square D by Schneider Electric Omni Cable, headquartered in West Chester, Pa., recently announced that it has signed agreements with both Eaton and Schneider Electric to serve as an authorized genuine source of Eaton and Square D™

molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs). The agreements with Eaton and Schneider Electric position Omni Cable as an authorized source for electrical distributors to purchase competitive Eaton and Square D MCCBs,

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reducing the chance of distributors seeking products from unauthorized sources.

“Counterfeit and suspect electrical products pose significant risks to contractors and end users alike, and focused effort is needed to address the problem,” said Greg Donato, COO, Omni Cable. “Before these agreements, electrical distributors seeking to supply MCCBs found it difficult to procure products from competing manufacturers due to existing Eaton and Schneider Electric authorized distributor agreements.”

The program will launch as a pilot in the following Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. With these agreements, Omni Cable can provide electrical distributors with safe, reliable, and traceable factory-direct MCCBs from competing manufacturers.

“This initiative represents a milestone in our ongoing effort to help ensure the use of safe, authentic electrical products,” said Matt Cleary, Vice President, Channel, Eaton. “It’s an important step in making it easier for distributors to mitigate the risks of counterfeit and suspect products for our customers. Our goal is that, through our collective efforts, we will ultimately aid in stopping the proliferation of non-genuine electrical products.”

“This is an important turning point in our industry,” adds Ralph Harris, Vice President, Channel Development, Schneider Electric. “The century-old Square D legacy of safety and reliability directly corresponds to our ability to ensure our products are authentic and warranted for superior performance. The cooperation among Schneider, Eaton, and Omni Cable here demonstrates that as industry leaders, we’re committed to ensuring our customers are getting authentic products every time they purchase from one of our authorized distributors.”

“These agreements allow Omni Cable to reinforce its core philosophy of supporting the electrical distribution channel with hardto-find items and solution-based selling,” said Donato. “Our commitment to selling exclusively through the electrical distributor strengthens the legitimacy of this partnership. We are excited to be asked to participate in such an important initiative facing our industry.”

Visit omnicable.com for more info. ❏

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SORAA LED Lamps Illuminate Historic British Wine Cellar Soraa, the world leader in GaN on GaNTM LED technology, announced that its VIVID LED lamps have been installed at Berry Bros. & Rudd in London, U.K. As Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd have traded from the same shop since 1698. The company has a fascinating history that includes providing the wines on board the RMS Titanic, supplying wines to British royalty, spirits to smugglers running alcohol into Prohibitionera America, and even sheltering Napoleon III in the cellars beneath the shop.

Mark Sutton Vane of Sutton Vane Associates wanted reliable, dimmable high quality LED lamps that could also fit into the existing tension wire system. The lighting had to be installed without touching the building, as the historic cellar could not be drilled into or disturbed. Sutton Vane As-

sociates chose Soraa’s Flicker Free™ MR16 VIVID LED technology with specialty fixtures to illuminate the wines’ rich colours stored in the historic building.

“The SORAA lamps shine down onto the tables displaying the wines of the cellar and create a wonderful atmosphere in this unique space. The table is where the wine is and thus is the most important part of the room,” said Mark Sutton Vane. “Using Soraa LED lamps reduced glare, ensuring that the new scheme does not feel gloomy and, being LED, is extremely energy-efficient.”

Sutton Vane Associates also designed specially made fittings for the tops of the columns in the cellar. These specialist fittings uplight the brick vaults and downlight the columns, highlighting the architecture while the Soraa lamps on the

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tension wire system light the tables.

“Previous lamps burned out often, creating obvious and bothersome dark spots and changing the lamps became cumbersome.

The long life of Soraa LED lamps has helped us keep the environment vivid while dramatically reducing the need to replace LEDs,” said Sutton Vane.

Like all of Soraa’s LED products, the MR16 LED lamps feature the company’s Violet-Emission 3-Phosphor (VP ) LED technology, creating perfectly rendered colours and whites. Utilising every colour in the rainbow, especially deep red emission, Soraa’s VP VIVID COLOR™ technology renders warm tones beautifully and accurately, and achieves a colour-rendering index (CRI) of 95 and deep red (R9) rendering of 95. For more information, please visit: www.soraa.com. ❏

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new PRODUCTS Barron Lighting Group Expands LED Highbay and Canopy Offerings Barron Lighting Group Announces New LED Low Profile Canopy and Architectural Linear Highbay Barron Lighting Group, the originator of the LED exit sign and brands such as Exitronix, Trace*Lite, specialtyLED and Growlite, announces the addition of its new LPC LED low profile canopy series and the ALH series of LED architectural linear highbays.

The Trace*Lite LPC (low profile canopy) is an ultra slim profile 8” canopy engineered for use in compact spaces or lower mounting heights. The specially designed, UV stabilized lens optimizes visual comfort without sacrificing lighting efficacy and the robust construction allows for universal surface or pendant mounting. Schools, libraries, pharmacy drive thru lanes and truck stop sites are enhanced by optimizing the quality of light, increasing focus on tasks and creating a safer environment. The 120VAC light engine delivers 1,905 lumens while consuming only 20 watts, making it the ideal low profile and power canopy light.

Trace*Lite’s NEW ALH (architectural linear highbay) series’ slim profile is ideally suited for retail, large meeting spaces, gymnasiums, commercial and other applications that normally utilize a traditional HID or linear fluorescent highbay. Designed for mounting heights up to 50’, the ALH features precisely engineered LED light engines with diffused lens optics to deliver exceptional light quality and uniform distribution for any task. This 200 watt, 4’ luminaire produces over 25,300 lumens and is suited for high ambient temperatures up to 50°C. “We are thrilled to offer even more lighting solutions for retail, commercial and manufacturing applications with our new LED highbay and LED canopy,” says Alan Tracy, owner, and president of Barron Lighting Group.

For more information, visit www.barronltg.com

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new PRODUCTS Platinum Tools® Showcases New LanSeeker™ Cable Tester at 2017 NAB Show Now Shipping and Made in the USA, LanSeeker is a Fast, Rugged Cable Tester and Tone Generator in One Unit with Detachable Remote Unit, Testing for Shorts, Opens, Miswires, Reversals, and Split Pairs Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce it will showcase the new LanSeeker™ Cable Tester (p/n TP500C) during the 2017 NAB Show, held in Las Vegas, Nev. from April 24-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth C11846. Made in the USA, LanSeeker is now shipping and has an MSRP of $69.95.

“LanSeeker is a fast, rugged cable tester and tone generator in one unit, displaying cable test results using LED indicators on the main and the self-stored remote unit,” explained George Jang, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. “An easy-to-use professional grade tool, the LanSeeker is ideal for installation and troubleshooting of twisted pair security and datacom cables, supporting both unshielded or shielded twisted pair, making it a must have for residential and commercial cable installers.”

The LanSeeker tests for shorts, opens, miswires, reversals, and split pairs and can display connection and fault information on a pair-by-pair basis. It also generates audio tones for use with tone tracers on all pairs. When the unit senses a connection between the main and remote unit, the battery-saving auto-on feature initiates test results within two seconds. The tester automatically powers off within five seconds of the cable being disconnected.

The LanSeeker is the latest addition to the expanding line of professional cable testers from Platinum Tools.

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

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advertiser INDEX

MARCH 2017

This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.

Company 2017 LIGHTFAIR INT’L SHOW AEMC INSTRUMENTS AERIAL TOOL BIN AMTEC PULLING GRIPS BARRON LIGHTING CONDUIT RAT CONDUIT REPAIR SYSTEMS COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION DABMAR LIGHTING E-Z METER FACILITY RESULTS GARDNER BENDER GREAVES USA HIOKI USA HYLITE LED LIGHTING KRENZ & COMPANY L.A. LIGHTING LED KING

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MEGGER MILLER SAFETY CONSULTANTS LTD NET ZERO USA NONCONDUCTIVE TOOL COMPANY LLC ORBIT INDUSTRIES, INC. PLATINUM TOOLS POWER & TEL PROBUILT PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING RUNTAL NORTH AMERICA SNOWBALL LIGHTING SONEL TEST & MEASUREMENT INC SPERRY INSTRUMENTS SYLVANIA TCP TITAN LED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS TOPAZ LIGHTING UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC CORP UTILITY METALS

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