LEDs Lead the Way

The latest in LED luminaire offerings.

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StreetSense Series LED Streetlight, Dialight

Dialight’s latest roadway and area-lighting luminaire features an exclusive optic technology for precise light placement and energy-efficiency requirements. According to the manufacturer, StreetSense delivers up to 75 lumens per watt and 70 percent lumen maintenance over 60,000 hours. Featuring a cast-aluminum housing with a UV- and abrasion-resistant polycarbonate lens and an integrated driver design, the fixture uses the latest Cree XLamp XP-G LEDs to provide a cool, white light with a color rendering of 70. Optional dimming capabilities are also available along with photo controllers for dusk-to-dawn operation. LM-79 test reports are available. dialight.com


Blitz LED, Sistemalux

Blitz LED is a miniature accent light for architectural outdoor wall applications. With three beam configurations—one, two, or four 4-degree narrow directional—myriad design layouts are possible. The luminaire has three source options: six 2.5W white 6500K LEDs, six 2.5W white 3000K LEDs, and six 2.5W blue LEDs. It also has a housing in either a white or an aluminum-gray finish and is IP65 UL-listed as suitable for wet locations. An additional plastic stake accessory is available for ground installation. sistemalux.com

Mega Zeni Series, Sharp

These new 15W and 25W white light LED modules from the Mega Zeni series are compact, lightweight, economical, and extremely bright. Color temperature ranges from 2700K to 4000K, and depending on the model, the LEDs produce a light output of up to 2,550 lumens, a luminous flux of 102 lumens per watt, and a 40,000-hour life at a service temperature of 80 C. The LED measures 24mm by 20mm by 1.8mm and uses an aluminum ceramic plate as the carrier material for the chip base. sharpsme.com

Makrolon FR7087, Bayer MaterialScience

When OptoElectronix could not find a clear plastic that would meet UL standards for its ULE5000 universal light engine (shown), it turned to Bayer MaterialScience and the company’s Makrolon FR7087 polycarbonate. Makrolon is believed to be the first transparent 5VA polycarbonate at 3mm, optimized for LED light transmission. To pass the 5VA rating, the material had to endure physical contact with a flame for 30 seconds without deforming. Makrolon also offers a clear, glass appearance and significant strength against impact. The material has been issued a UL Plastic Recognition Yellow Card and is listed on the UL Online Certifications Directory (tinyurl.com/FR7087-yellow-card). bayermaterialssciencenafta.com and optoelectronix.com

Jump, Philips Ledalite

This linear fixture can be used with either one or two lamp combinations of T5s, T5HOs, T8s, as well as LEDs. Jump features Philips’ MesoOptics, which allows higher transmission efficiencies while providing lower energy consumption. Daylight harvesting and wireless control options are also available. Both symmetric and asymmetric light distributions are available depending on the model. Finishes include black, titanium, white, or custom with either flat or luminous end caps. The LED model is LM-79 and LM-80 tested. ledalite.com

About the Author

Elizabeth Donoff

Elizabeth Donoff is Editor-at-Large of Architectural Lighting (AL). She served as Editor-in-Chief from 2006 to 2017. She joined the editorial team in 2003 and is a leading voice in the lighting community speaking at industry events such as Lightfair and the International Association of Lighting Designers Annual Enlighten Conference, and has twice served as a judge for the Illuminating Engineering Society New York City Section’s (IESNYC) Lumen Award program. In 2009, she received the Brilliance Award from the IESNYC for dedicated service and contribution to the New York City lighting community. Over the past 11 years, under her editorial direction, Architectural Lighting has received a number of prestigious B2B journalism awards. In 2017, Architectural Lighting was a Top Ten Finalist for Magazine of the Year from the American Society of Business Publication Editors' AZBEE Awards. In 2016, Donoff received the Jesse H. Neal Award for her Editor’s Comments in the category of Best Commentary/Blog, and in 2015, AL received a Jesse H. Neal Award for Best Media Brand (Overall Editorial Excellence).Prior to her entry into design journalism, Donoff worked in New York City architectural offices including FXFowle where she was part of the project teams for the Reuters Building at Three Times Square and the New York Times Headquarters. She is a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Me., and she earned her Master of Architecture degree from the School of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

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