Sparks Electrical News April 2023

LIGHTING

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Smart lighting solution for public walkway

lighting products in South Africa, designed and suitable for local conditions. The company is proud to be associated Converge Consulting in providing a successful smart LED lighting solution for this project. Enquiries: ct@beka-schreder.co.za. View a video of the installation here: https://youtu. be/dXW812Lq4HU

lighting into private space. The Schréder ITERRA technology enabled the custom dimming level per pole. The detection area is 6m from the pole. When a person is detected, it always triggers two poles ahead, preventing someone from walking into darkness. BEKA Schréder develops and manufactures energy-efficient LED

the poles are fitted with panic buttons and cameras for 24-hour camera surveillance. The motion sensors keep the luminaires dimmed when the area is not in use, in order not to disturb the surrounding nature. Dimming is set to 10% when no presence is detected, ramping up to 100% when someone approaches. Luminaires installed in front of residential buildings only ramp up to 50%, to limit obtrusive

Luminaires installed in front of residential buildings only ramp up to 50%.

BEKA Schréder has supplied a com plete smart lighting solution for a public walkway in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The aim of the project was to uplift an unsafe walkway, enabling the general public to safely use it. The requirement was for a completely self-sufficient system that can deal with any electricity supply problems, and to remain fully functional for up to 10 hours if there is no power. The lighting solution consists of 3 m and 4 m steel poles with 72 Ah lithium batteries, BEKASTAR LED post top luminaires with DALI dimmable function, IP 66 DALI motion sensors, Schréder ITERRA nodes and 500 W inverter charge controllers. Furthermore, BEKA Schréder has supplied a complete smart lighting solution for a public walkway in Stellenbosch Fibre optic lighting impresses at LEDucation A t the recent LEDucation exhibition in the USA, it was encouraging to see the advancements in fibre optic lighting. A company called Universal Fiber Optic Lighting USA (UFO) exemplified this maturing of fibre optic lighting, including the adoption of LED illuminators/light sources, attractive side-emitting fibres, and attractive end fittings, including European crystal. Perhaps what was most impressive was the sheer variety of custom capabilities. UFO provides components to OEM manufacturers, creates custom architectural lighting systems for lighting designers, and provides custom lighting systems for upscale homes. Its LED illuminators run cooler and quieter than high-powered HID illuminators. Fibre optic lighting can have some advantages in outdoor and wet locations, as the electrical light source is separate/remote from the end fittings. The systems can be controlled stand alone or as part of a full DMX control system. Lighting effects can include colour changing, twinkling, and dimming.

Enquiries: www.fibreopticlighting.com

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