Lighting in Design August-September 2017

Decorative luminaires for Imperial Mall BEKA Schréder supplied Albany LED post top lu- minaires to Imperial Mall, a state-of-the-art facility in Entebbe, Uganda. Designed in aTuscan-inspired architectural style, the decorative LED luminaire enhances the aesthetic appeal of the popular new shopping centre.

low maintenance requirements, making it ideally suited for this project. Noted for its versatility, the Albany LED is avail- able in two sizes.With a range of LED photometric engines and its timeless form, it is suitable for a wide range of applications and offers numerous bracket options. Equipped with state-of-the-art LED technology, this classic luminaire is ready to improve the quality, comfort and safety of a lighting installation while offering significant energy savings and reduced CO 2 emissions. Positioned directly alongside the LEDs is ThermiX®, an electronic temperature monitoring system that prevents overheating of LEDs and the power supply, thereby ensuring maximum expected LED lifetime and performance over time. The flexibility of the LensoFlex®2 photometric en- gine allows for multiple light distributions to ensure that the specific requirements of each application are met. Furthermore, the options for varying the number of LEDs allows for a precise adaptation of the nominal power of the luminaire according to the area that is to be lit. Additional features, such as a custom dimming profile, can be included to improve energy savings. BEKA Schréder, Africa’s leading lighting manu- facturer, locally develops and manufactures lighting products, specifically designed and suitable for the harsh environmental conditions found on the Afri- can continent. The company worked with Vertical World Ltd and Knight Frank Uganda to provide a successful lighting solution for this project.

Entebbe, because of the Entebbe International Airport, serves as a major gateway to Uganda. The town, on a peninsula in Lake Victoria in Central Uganda, is in the process of being expanded and

The Albany LED enhances the aesthetic appeal of Imperial Mall.

upgraded, and the de- velopment is expected to increase visitors in and out of Entebbe. The town is a popular destination for locals and tourists as an al- ternative to Uganda’s capital, Kampala, and there is a distance of only 37 km between them. The Imperial Mall was built to ser- vice an ever-increasing need for a stylish and upmarket shopping experience. Manufactured in Af- rica, the Albany LED was chosen for its aes- thetic appeal and for its performance. The benefits of LED tech- nology provide power- saving advantages and

BEKA Schréder: +27 (0)11 238 0008 or k.dutoit@beka-schreder.co.za

Elegant post top

an electronic trip connector protector with surge protection of 6 kV, with an additional removable inline surge arrester of 10 kV. All external screws are stainless steel and the gaskets are manufactured from post cured silicone rubber material – silicone gaskets perform in a wide temperature range of -40 °C to +200 °C. The fitting has an ingress pro- tection of IP65. Argo offers corrosion resistance in extreme coastal conditions and has been tested for strength, rigidity and toughness. Additional options include thermal monitoring of the LED PC board, a daylight switch and dimming.

The locally manufactured Argo is available from Regent Lighting.The elegant post top with its high efficiency, low glare and symmetrical distribution is ideal for parking areas, parks and gardens, resi- dential areas, and squares and plazas. Made of LM06 die cast aluminium, the high quality fitting is designed to operate a range of LEDs up to 54 W. The LED (4000 K natural white, with a CRI of >70 is recommended) is an Osram high powered LED mounted onto an aluminium circuit board – 19 or 27 LED option. At an ambient temperature of 25 °C, the lumen maintenance is 90% at 45 000 hours and 70% at 100 000 hours. The electronic power supply is suitable for opera- tion at 220 - 240V, 50 H single phase. It incorporates

Regent Lighting: +27 (0)11 474 0171

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