Archived articles - Electrical, lighting, power generation, automation, drives and control

UPS Systems ensures continuous power supply for critical life safety systems with its new PowerPro EL static inverter range

UPS Systems has launched a new range of high performance static inverters, aimed at the security industry. The inverters ensure central power supplies used to provide a source of independent power for security equipment, such as emergency lighting and other essential safety equipment are maintained and that life safety systems operate effectively. The PowerPro EL range of inverters has been designed to meet stringent new European emergency lighting legislation (EN 50171) covering systems permanently connected to AC supply voltages and that use batteries as an alternative power source. ... [more]

Aurora has developed the first truly universal fire rated downlight with complete compatibility for retrofitting all lamp types

The very first truly universal fire rated downlight with complete compatibility for retrofitting all lamp types has been developed by Aurora. It can be directly covered with insulation, has been tested in 30, 60 and 90 minute fire-rated ceilings and features LED optimisation for longer lamp life. The SOLA Universal comes with fitted GU10 and optional MR16 lampholders to accommodate 12V/240V halogen, CFL or LED lamps. To deliver longer lamp life, the patented insulation cover (IC) has enlarged ventilation slots designed for maximum heat dissipation and optimum ventilation. This IC allo... [more]

Cerro Wire releases Max Print® extra large print lebelling system for true sequential footage™ cable reels

Cerro Wire LLC launches its large print Max Print® wire labeling system, available now on all sizes of its True Sequential Footage™ sequentially printed cables. Max Print enables contractors to easily identify the wire manufacturer and size and view the sequential footage in large print, making installation and inspection easier and faster. With Max Print, gauge size is printed 300 percent larger than standard labeling. This makes it easier and quicker to read gauge size which reduces errors and aids in the inspection process. It is ideal for use in warehouses and job sites where lighting ... [more]

Introducing New C52 COB LED Series from Everlight Electronics

Perfect light source for directional and decorative applications with low thermal resistance and high performance Adding to the performance and popularity of Everlight’s 6.4W and 8W Chip-on-Board (COB) LED series, one of the highest CRI and highest efficiency COBs on the market, Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (TSE:2393) announces the brand new and smaller C52 COB LED series which is perfectly suitable for directional and decorative applications such as MR lamps and P35 bulbs at LIGHTFAIR International 2012 in Las Vegas/USA. For these types of applications, an LED light source must exhib... [more]

Amerlux Partners with Illuminating Concepts and IntelliStreets to Develop SmartSite State of the Art LED Street Lighting and Network Control System

Amerlux has partnered with Illuminating Concepts and IntelliStreets to create the SmartSite state of the art LED street lighting and network control system. Amerlux, a manufacturer of a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets, has supplied the LED-equipped luminaires and is marketing the system across North America. SmartSite™, powered by IntelliStreets, is the world's most technically advanced street lighting system which integrates energy efficient LED lighting technology with a... [more]