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Options for controlling RGB lighting systems
There are several ways to control RGB lights, depending on the needs and specifications of the applicable environment. Trends in wireless connectivity and remote technology have allowed businesses to explore hands-off lighting approaches that are robust, inexpensive and easy to setup. DMX RGB Controllers Digital Multiplex Signal (DMX or DMX 512) controllers are commonly found in theaters, ...
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LED Lighting Systems for Particle Accelerators
Accelerator facilities are filled with long, underground tunnels that houses large machine components, beam pipes, powerful magnets and walkways. Such locations must comply with IEC 60598-2-22 on Standard for Luminaires for Emergency Lighting. The regulation requires emergency fixtures not exceeding 1,000 volts to function in emergency mode for half of its rated duration (minimum) in ambient ...
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Tips on Cleaning Your Solar Lights
Solar lights are not a common part of life or lighting in many households but they are gaining a bit of ground. Most of them are used outdoors and this means that they will definitely get dirty after a while. These lights require regular maintenance but the fact that these lights are placed outside means that you will probably check on them less often. You will find no moving parts in a solar ...
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Silverlake Armory - Military base Solar Lighting - Case study
About The Project Silverlake Armory is considered to be a historical site of great value, but the lighting in the area wasn’t sufficient for the armory’s 24/7 operations which were crucial in the JCNTF (Joint Counter Narcotics Task Force) Mission for the Arizona Department of Emergency Services (DEMA). Because the site was historical, the grounds couldn’t be dug ...
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What is the best way to light up a building with colors?
Need to light up a building with vibrant, energetic colors? Technological advancements in large image projection, industrial lighting and colored filters can be used to support elaborate lighting displays on buildings. Read on to learn about three effective methods for lighting up a building with colors. Best Method: Commercial Projector For a quick, non-invasive approach to lighting up a ...
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LED Lighting Systems for Laira Green Primary School brightens up
Laira Green School, Plymouth, contracted SunGift to carry out a thorough energy-efficiency survey of their premises. The survey highlighted the areas in which the school would benefit most from replacing their old lights with ...
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Power Lighting: IREM solutions for powering of discharge lamps
Discharge lamps are lamps that produce light thanks to the ionization of gas by means of electric voltage. The mains voltage is not sufficient to strike discharge lamps, therefore, it is necessary to make use of particular electrical components called “Igniters”. For over 70 years IREM has been a leading company in the field of power supply and ignition of discharge lamps. Thanks to ...
By IREM SpA
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HPS or LED? Why not both with a hybrid lighting system
What is a hybrid system? Choosing between a traditional lighting system such as High Pressure Sodium (HPS) or Metal Halide (MH) lighting and newer Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology can be a complicated decision. Factors such as energy use, ROI, maintenance costs and how they affect the growth of your plants should be considered. Many growers are looking to switch over to LED lighting ...
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Are all LED luminaires created equal? 6 things you should know before purchasing an LED system
With a flood of LED lighting products now on the market, it can be hard to distinguish what makes for a high quality, dependable horticultural LED system that gets you the results that you are looking for. Unfortunately, not all LED luminaires are created equal, and there are a few things a grower should be on the look for when researching LED luminaire manufacturers. Doing your due diligence ...
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Can LEDs really compare to my HID lighting system?
Are you confused about all the claims around LED horticultural lighting? We hear a lot of questions regarding LEDs such as Are LEDs as good as HID lighting?, I don’t trust that LEDs will perform as well as my HID lighting, or How will transitioning from HPS to LED affect my crop? With so many new horticultural LED companies popping up it can be hard to filter fact from fiction. As ...
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Gila River - Residential Solar Lighting - Case study
The Gila River Indian Community had very few street lights and needed to light up multiple residential areas. Greenshine worked closely with GRIC to design a lighting plan, using a variety of models, based on the request of the community. About The Project Lighting Type: Residential LED Lighting Fixtures Series: 100 Units Supera60, Supera40, Lumina30 City: Gila River, AZ The Scope GRIC wanted ...
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Energy Saving at Schiphol Airport Case Study
Schiphol is an important European airport, ranking as Europe's 4th busiest airport by total passenger and cargo traffic. Over 52 million passengers and more than 1,520,000 tons of cargo pass through the airport annually. Schiphol operates six runways servicing half a million general flights per year. The airport occupies a large area of 13 square kilometers with a main passenger terminal, cargo ...
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Perimeter Fence Lighting Power Generating Station Gains Security with Solar
Project Summary End User: Power Generating Station in Southwest US Lighting Agent: R.C. Lurie Company (Lighting Design) Project Scope: Independently powered (solar) lighting systems for perimeter fencing surrounding a power generating station located in the Southwest US Product: Carmanah EverGEN 1530 solar LED lights Other Benefits: Approximately $2 million (USD) saved in installation ...
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A high power factor and low crest factor Cuk converter for lighting systems
This paper deals with the analysis, design and simulation of power factor corrected (PFC), low crest factor (CF) electronic ballast for a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). The proposed electronic ballast employs a Cuk buck-boost AC-DC converter as a power factor regulator (PFR) operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM). In the proposed electronic ballast, a half bridge series resonant ...
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LED Lighting and Compatibility Issues with Legacy Dimming Systems
LED Lighting and Compatibility Issues with Legacy Dimming Systems LED technology is being adopted by numerous businesses around the world. Its energy saving benefits, long lifespan and modern features have won over individuals who are looking for reliable lighting solutions. But in order for the transition to gain full acceptance by consumers and commercial sectors, LEDs have to be able to ...
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Danville pathway project - Solar trail lighting - Case study
Danville is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 2,400. This project was designed and engineered by a local firm. About The Project Lighting type: Pathway Series: Lita Series City: Danville, AR The Scope The scope of the project provided by Danville was to have dusk till dawn pathway lighting for pathways without trenching and grid costs. Lighting Customization ...
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How solar lighting benefits building owners
Switching to solar energy might be a topic that some building owners and project managers have considered in the past but haven’t decided on entirely. Solar might be a new venture, or perhaps there’s a question of reliability, especially when there’s a necessary reliance on the sun. We’re here to quell concerns for solar outdoor lighting, especially when it comes to ...
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Goodbye Light Bulb Jokes?
Once upon a time, joking about ‘how many it takes to screw in a light bulb’ was a great way to poke fun at people’s intelligence. After all, what could be easier than screwing in a light bulb? Any idiot could do it. Not so any more. Lighting has exploded into a sophisticated business. And for those who manage commercial buildings it can be downright intimidating. Figuring out ...
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Prism electric - Solar park lighting - Case study
The Brighta and Supera Solar Light Fixtures Worked Perfectly for the Finishing Touch About The Project Lighting Type: Residential Street Lights Location: Pflugerville, TX Organization: Prism Electric Year of Completion: 2019 Application: Solar Lighting for Community Products Used: 4 Brighta 40 and 5 Supera 60 The Story Problem: Prism Electric had a lighting project due soon ...
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Evaluating light rail as a short distance passenger transportation solution in a midsized town
European Union regards railways as a safe and environmentally friendly transportation mode. One target of EU transport policy is to shift long-distance road journeys and short-distance air journeys onto railways. In local passenger transportation, rail is currently used only in larger cities. This study evaluates light rail as a local passenger traffic solution for a midsized town. The evaluation ...
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