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Up to 16 different light levels can be programmed and stored in the ballast memory using the DALI protocol for controlling lighting, enabling different scenes to be called up quickly in rooms such as this. |
The future is bright for DALI
Published: April 2008
Steve Buckley explains how the drive to cut carbon footprints has led to DALI lighting control becoming more relevant across the board.
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The replacement of the lighting-control system in the Edinburgh International Conference Centre has made possible far more effective control and reduced energy and maintenance costs |
Edinburgh International Conference Centre takes more control of its lighting and save energy
Published: April 2008
Dynalite Europe has installed a lighting-control system incorporating its Mapview energy-management software to replace an existing system in the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
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Fig. 1: A good example of lamp information on packaging, showing how compact fluorescent lamps are regarded as being one of the most energy-efficient lighting sources. |
The CFL versus GLS debate
Published: April 2008
Richard Forster delves into the issues comparing compact fluorescent and tungsten-filament lamps — and in doing so challenges conventional perceptions concerning efficiency and mercury.
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Electricity costs in the Southwark training centre of the London Fire Brigade have been cut by 25% following the installation of an Ex-Or lighting-control system. |
Ex-Or cuts costs for the London Fire Brigade
Published: April 2008
25% has been lopped off the electricity bill of the main training centre of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark following the installation of Ex-Or lighting controls.
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These emergency packs give emergency-lighting capability to Megaman’s low-energy downlighters and can be installed above the false ceiling by threading them through the downlighter aperture. |
Emergency pack adds emergency lighting capability to Megaman low-energy downlighters
Published: April 2008
Megaman’s emergency pack for use with its integral compact fluorescent lamps incorporates an emergency module, batteries and an LED indicator to provide a system that is easy to connect.
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The capabilities of LEDs for lighting are demonstrated by this installation for Buckingham Palace created by Philips Lighting using Luxeon power LEDs. (Photo: Edmund Sumner) |
The whats and watts of LED lighting
Published: April 2008
For the first time in over a hundred years, the look and feel of general lighting solutions are poised to change as LED technology develops. Steve Landau sets the scene.
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The light distribution from RIDI’s Aida-Vario luminaires can be adjusted to particular requirements. |
Suspended luminaires provide adjustable light distribution
Published: April 2008
Ridi’s Aida-Vario range of suspended luminaires for recessed ceiling grids is designed to meet the requirements of CIBSE LG3a and LG7 lighting codes. These fittings can be lowered to maximise ceiling illumination or fully recessed.
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Synapsys has enabled B&Q to integrate DALI lighting systems with the building-management system in several stores. |
B&Q does it with Synapsys
Published: April 2008
To optimise the use of natural light in its stores, B&Q has installed the Synapsys IP (SIP) DALI system to integrate DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting devices with the building-management system.
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Contributing to minimising the energy consumption of this office development near St Paul’s Cathedral are Simmtronic fully addressable lighting control systems. |
Simmtronic controls the light in Cheapside office development
Published: April 2008
Simmtronic Specs3 fully addressable lighting-control systems are being installed by Haden Young in the Cat A fitout of 150 Cheapside — a 19 000 m2 corporate office development overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
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Cost-effective dimming for fluorescent lighting
Published: April 2008
Hamilton Litestat has added to its GridIt wiring-accessories a 1 to 10 V grid module for use with analogue regulated fluorescent ballasts. This manually operated high-frequency ballast controller provides an effective and economical way to dim fluorescent lamps.
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High-pressure sodium lamp has very long life
Published: April 2008
Greenstock now offers a long-life high-pressure-sodium lamp from Aura. It has a 48 000 h life, based on a 12 h switching life. Light output is said to be 22% higher than standard SON lamps at 147 lm/W, with a 15% depreciation over its life.
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The Crompton Modulay range of luminaires is now available with high-frequency control gear and triphosphor lamps to improve energy efficiency. |
Efficiency boost for Crompton Modulay recessed luminaires
Published: April 2008
Cooper Lighting & Safety has added high-frequency control gear and triphosphor lamps to the Crompton Modulay range of recessed luminaires to improve energy efficiency.
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