Sparks Electrical News January 2022

LIGHTING

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LED retrofit lighting solution for Gaborone Airport

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana. This airport is located about 10 km north of the city of Gaborone, offers large capacity to handle re- gional and international traffic and has the largest passenger movement in the country. Various areas in the airport have been upgraded from HID to an LED lighting solution, with the purpose of saving on energy consumption. Apron lighting and parking areas The apron and parking area lighting has been up- graded to a high-quality LED lighting solution with the OMNISTAR-MAXI floodlight. The South-African manufactured OMNISTAR range has been designed to provide an unrivalled combination of performance and flexibility for light- ing areas where high lumen packages are needed while offering maximum savings in energy and maintenance costs with a short payback time. This modular luminaire can be installed on a high mast with a bracket of one, two or three luminaires to provide the lighting distribution and lumen pack- age needed to meet the specifications of the area to be lit. With on-site photometric adjustment, the OMNISTAR guarantees the perfect lighting to en- sure safety and comfort. It offers a real alternative to luminaires equipped with high-power traditional sources, with the added advantages of an LED so- lution: low energy consumption, improved visibility with white light, limited maintenance, low glare and longer life. Workshop area The workshop area is illuminated by LEDFLOOD- MIDI luminaires. Research has shown that light plays a major role in employee well-being, satisfaction and retention in any workplace. Poor lighting, especially yellow or orange light from traditional discharge lamps can cause eyestrain, blurred vision and head-

aches. This can result in a significant cost to the business in the form of injuries, absenteeism and reduced productivity. Well-illuminated, glare-free LED lighting can make employees more alert and improve concentration levels, which leads to happier, safer employees and fewer incidents. The South-African designed and manufactured LEDFLOOD range is suitable for area lighting applica- tions, ranging from car parks to large areas, whilst of- fering energy savings, low maintenance requirements and precise light control. The flexibility of the LensoFlex® photometric en- gine allows for multiple light distributions to ensure that the specific requirements of each application are met. In addition, the option for varying the number of LEDs of the floodlight allows for precise adaptation of the application to be lit, thereby ensuring optimal lighting levels and energy savings. The marine grade, high-pressure die-cast alu- minium housing makes the LEDFLOOD suitable for installation in harsh environments. Furthermore, this complete floodlight solution offers a fast return on investment. Internal roads The old internal HID streetlighting has been replaced with energy-efficient LEDLUME-MINI LED streetlights. The LEDLUME range has been designed and manufactured in South Africa and offers optimised photometrical performance with a minimum total cost of ownership. It provides customers with the ideal tool to generate energy savings, improve light- ing levels and reduce maintenance costs. The great variety of high-performance optics optimises the photometric distribution for each specific applica- tion to achieve minimum energy consumption. The LEDLUME range offers flexible combinations of LED modules, a choice of currents and dimming options to further maximise energy savings and pro- vide the most cost-effective solution.

Corridors The BEKARONDO LED downlight luminaire is in- stalled in the corridors in the Arrivals section of the airport. This circular aluminium reflector LED down- light has been designed for decorative lighting ap- plications in modern or hi-tech environments, includ- ing reception areas, boardrooms or when high light output is required. BEKA Schréder locally develops and manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products, designed and suitable for local conditions. The company is proud to be associated with Bot- swana-based electrical contractor BPG Switchboards in providing a successful LED retrofit lighting solution for this project.

Enquiries: exp@beka-schreder.co.za.

Why Shuttle dimmers are compatible with most LED brands in South Africa

Do not be left in the dark B rand new from Energizer is the new rechargeable range, ideal for around the home office and workshop or for the dreaded load sheading. These quality units all feature the latest in lighting technology. This torch, in durable aircraft grade aluminium casing, deliv- ers a high performance. It comes with a rear push button for one-handed use, plus an emergency strobe mode. The torch is designed to make it an excellent choice in various situ- ations such as an all-outdoor light, camping trips, job sites or for all emergencies. Fitted with a shatterproof lens, this metal flashlight is a tough sidekick that you can depend on. It has an exceptionally bright LED light that is up to 15 times brighter than standard technology, casting 1 200 lumens with a 4-hour runtime on high mode and 15 hours on low mode. It has a beam of 200 m and is IPX4 water and impact resistant. Energizer Rechargeable Spotlight This is a great tool for the workplace, worksites, home and DIY situations. Its compact and lightweight body houses im- pressive performance and brightness. It is lightweight with a large push button, plus a folding stand for hands-free use. A charging cable is included in an internal compartment for easy storage. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion non-remov- able battery and produces 600 lumens with a nine-hour run time on low mode and a beam distance of 240 m (four hours and beam distance of 310 m on high mode). The unit is also impact and water resistant Energizer Multipurpose Rechargeable Headlight This unique headlamp clips on and off the head lamp strap, making it a great rechargeable light for area and hands-free use for all work tasks, outdoor, at home and sport. The pow- erful beam casts 180 lumens on high, has a run time of 2,5 hours and a beam distance of 17 m. It is impact and water resistant and can be detached from the base for use as a 360 degree lantern or flashlight. Energizer Rechargeable Performance Metal Tactical Flashlight

The new Energizer products are available at all leading retail outlets countrywide.

Enquiries: www.vermontsales.co.za

F lickering, wrong dimming intensity, popping, not turning on . what do you do when you think your LEDs and dim- mers are not compatible? Programmable dimmers Flickering, dimming intensity not low enough, compatibility with transformers, lamps not turning on at low intensity? Shuttle Lighting has a simple solution for that. Not only does Shuttle Lighting test and eval- uate the compatibility of over 100 LED brands with its dimmers, the company also continu- ously develops a number of dimmer functions

and settings to ensure optimal performance. Most of the improvements Shuttle Lighting makes maintain the ‘plug and play’ capability of its dimmers. On the odd occasion, a special setting is required and the company will have a solution for using the programmable set- tings in its dimmer. Shuttle Lighting’s ongoing LED/dimmer testing initiative helps you get the best dimming performance out of your chosen LEDs. LEDs are evolving all the time and so are Shuttle Lighting’s dimmers.

Enquiries: www.shuttlelighting.com

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JANUARY 2022