Sparks Electrical News June 2018

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS OFFERS LED COMPONENT SOLUTIONS FOR HORTICULTURE LIGHTING

CHINESE COMPANIES INTERESTED IN BIDDING FOR GE LIGHTING S ince last November General Electric (GE) has been seeking companies that might be inter- ested in buying its lighting business. In March, it was rumoured Chinese lighting companies MLS Co. and Foshan Electrical and Lighting Co. were seeking financial supports for bidding GE’s assets. As reported by LEDinside, GE is going to submit a tender to sell its assets – its general lighting unit and Current, powered by GE – as a part of its restructur- ing. Those assets are worth around $600-800 million, financial institutions estimate. The final price will settle based on the term of GE’s trademark and its market coverage. Given that GE’s lighting business contributes to only a small proportion of the company’s overall revenue, the American electric conglomerate decided to divest these ‘non-core’ assets some time ago. However, the plan did not proceed as fast as the market expected in one part because the estimated selling price was rela- tively high and in the other part because GE itself was hesitant about it. The selling of GE’s lighting business finally began under former GE CEO Jeff Immelt. In order for buyers to take over its lighting business, GE went through year- long asset restructuring and divestiture. Currently, there are six GE lighting plants. As GE lighting is still a strong brand in North Amer- ica, it is expected a number of Chinese LED and light- ing firms will scramble for the sale. These include Shanghai Felio Acoustics Co., Ltd, Topstar and Yankon, San’an Optoelectronics, MLS Co., GSR Ventures, and IDG Capital. with several features, including scheduling and grouping, which allows lights to be programmed to dim, turn off and on at any time and help manage everything from mood to energy savings. The beauty of this kit, which is considerably cheaper than most existing smart lighting solutions on the market, is that it doesn’t require any specialist installation wires or training. “Some smart lighting installations can take a long time. We wanted to make sure contractors can use solutions suitable up to an enterprise level without any installation issues. It’s as simple as it looks, and installation is fast,” he said. How does the AOne work? For the installation, locate the light or control switch in a chosen room and follow the wiring between the switch and light fittings. Place the AOne inline dimmer between the switch and the first fitting on the circuit. • Connect the hub to your home router via the provided ethernet cable. • Download the free AOne app via the Google Play or IOS App Store. • Then let the app guide you through the setup of the AOne inline dimmers. For contractors, the biggest benefit of the AOne, which can be used in new builds or as a retrofit solution, is that it is easy and quick to install. It doesn’t require any specialist installation wires or training. AOne Training Sessions Although a simple solution, Aurora will be offering training webinars and regional hands on sessions so installers and contractors feel comfortable when using and talking about this technology. Anyone who’s interested inmore information can register interest at http://auroralighting.com/gb/aone- training. Enquiries: www.gelighting.com

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., a world leader in advanced digital component solutions, has announced that it is offering LED component solutions that have been optimised for horticulture lighting. The company’s new horticulture LED line- up features a newly developed ‘red LED’ package, as well as additions to key existing Samsung ‘white LED’ packages and module families to include horticulture lighting specifications. “Our horticulture LED solutions are based on LED technologies that deliver proven levels of performance and reliability across an extensive range of lighting applications,” said Yoonjoon Choi, vice president of LED Business Team at Samsung Electronics. “By broadening our line-up to include horticul- ture LEDs, we are providing global luminaire manufacturers with a one-stop resource for these solutions as well as for our many other LED technologies.” Samsung’s new horticultural LED – the LH351B Red – is a high-power package providing a wavelength of 660 nanometers (nm) with a photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) value of 2.15 micromoles per sec- ond (μmol/s) (350 mA), making it optimal for most types of horticulture lighting. The 660-nm wavelength helps to accelerate the growing of plants including their pho- tosynthesis, as well as enrich the bloom- ing of flowers. The package also features a very low thermal resistance of 2.0 kelvins per watt (k/W), allowing for easier heat dis- sipation within LED luminaires. Moreover, the LH351B Red uses the same electrode pad design as its LH351 series counterparts, enabling greater PCB design flexibility in lu- minaire manufacturing.

(65 mA), 2.72 μmol/J (65 mA), 2.43 μmol/J (0.45 A, 21.9 V) and 1.76 μmol/J (1.38 A, 46.9 V), respectively, while the LH351B Red delivers 3.13 μmol/J (350 mA). These high efficacy levels minimise the impact of lighting on ambient temperatures, allowing growers to better control temperatures in almost any greenhouse environment and save on energy costs.

Beyond its new LH351B Red offering, Samsung has added horticulture specifica- tions to its mid-power packages – LM301B; LM561C, and two linear modules – Q-series and H inFlux. These LED component families now include PPF values of 0.52 μmol/s (65 mA), 0.49 μmol/s (65 mA), 24 μmol/s (0.45 A, 21.9 V) and 114 μmol/s (1.38 A, 46.9 V), respectively. In addition, the white LED packages and modules feature extremely high light effi- cacy of 2.92 micromoles per joule (μmol/J)

Enquiries: www.samsung.com/ semiconductor

INTRODUCTION TO AOne CONTROL

T hanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), everyone from homeowners to small retailers and businesses can install a ‘smart’ and affordable lighting control system, enabling them to control it locally or remotely from a mobile phone. These simple-to-operate systems, which are set to become the norm, present many benefits. Not only do they help save energy, the remote management and scheduling features give the impression of false occupancy when users are away, allowing for greater property security. The scene feature available on the Aurora AOne app allows for specific comfort levels at the touch of a button. A new smart solution Continuously at the forefront of technology, Aurora Lighting launched its first trade smart lighting solution at LuxLive 2017. The AOne™ is a smart lighting and control platform, powered by Gooee  . “We wanted to offer contractors another string to their bow. Being able to install smart lighting, simply and quickly, presents a major business opportunity for them,” said Thomas Lane, Aurora’s Smart Product Marketing Manager at Aurora. Suitable for multiple applications, the AOne provides greater energy savings, can easily be commissioned in less than just 15 minutes and is specifically designed for the professional electrical installer. Adding extra rooms is also extremely easy and cost effective once the initial hub is installed. The AOne has been tested and created in-house and designed with the future in mind. “Working alongside tech companies like Gooee is key for us as our aim is to provide a system and devices that are interoperable with others including Google Home and Alexa,” Lane added. Multiple benefits for homeowners and installers Ideal for homes, offices and retail spaces, the AOne comes

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JUNE 2018