Electricity + Control August 2015

COVER ARTICLE

ACDC Dynamics LED Lighting and the importance of using a professional Lighting Designer

FEATURES: Control systems and automation Energy and enviroFiciency Electrical protection and safety Temperaturemeasurement Standby and back-up Transformers and substations

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A CDC Dynamics prides itself in being at the forefront of technology when it comes to lighting and lighting design. Our LED lighting solutions offer a wide range of industrial, commercial and residential lighting products including our range of energy efficient lights and globes. Our lighting solutions range from IP20 to IP67 ratings and include a number of LED work lights, hi-bays, spot lighting, portable lamps, induction lighting, emergency lighting, industrial bulk heads, LEDT8 fittings, LEDT8 weatherproof linear lights, torches and head- lamps to name but a few. As lighting makes up to 25 % of the average home and business energy budget, the electricity used over the lifetime of a single incan- descent bulb, costs anywhere between five to 10 times the original purchase price of the lamp itself. Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps have revolutionised energy- efficient lighting. LED technology is advancing rapidly, withmany new lamp styles available. All of these LEDs are available with standard bases which fit common household and industrial light fixtures. LEDs are the next generation in lighting design. LEDs provide more value since the lifespan of the bulb is longer than that of normal CFLs. One of the problems associated with early LED lamps was glare – this has been overcome by an intelligent lens

design.The KL range of lamps available from AC/DC Dynamics, and all their distribution points nationwide, uses a specially designed lens that eliminates glare and provides very even light distribution. A truly innovative technology that reduces glare and eye strain. Intelligent LED lighting provides the ability to adapt to the environ- ment.This is achieved by selecting the best solutions in terms of effec- tiveness and efficiency, for the specific application and environment. This makes it important to focus on the correct design for the location and area that requires lighting, leading to the important question of: Why use a professional light designer? There are some important questions that need to be answered when planning a new lighting project, specifically the following: • Is ‘good’ illumination important to your project? • What is a good lighting design? • How is this achieved? Light is a technically difficult, yet an astonishing, medium that requires mastery of varied and continually evolving disciplines. A lighting de- sign practice integrates the art, science and business of illumination design and implementation far beyond concerns of pure visibility. Professional lighting designers bring solid technical acumen and sensitive design techniques to architectural and landscape projects. But the value-added services they provide can make or break the success of a project. An owner or project designer may be una- ware of the advantages an independent lighting consultant can bring to today's design and construction processes.

Enquiries: Richard Huyerman (ACDC Dynamics, Lighting Brand Manager) Tel. 010 202 3300 or email RichardH@acdc.co.za, or info@acdc.co.za

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