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T8 Electronic Ballasts come in 3 and 4 lamp output models.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:43 -0500

Optanium® T8 programmed start parallel electronic ballasts, designed to maximize energy savings, enable independent lamp operation, which allows exact identification of expired lamps. Hot restrike feature allows users to replace lamps without cycling power, while striation reduction feature minimizes chance of striation issues when used with standard/energy-saving lamps. They are available with .88 balast factor and meet NEMA/CEE energy efficiency requirements.

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LED Light Pipe is made from UL94 V0 polycarbonate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:35:45 -0500

VLP Vertical Light Pipe is made from optical quality UL94 V0 polycarbonate and is available in clear to accommodate range of LED colors. It provides ESD protection by isolating PCB from potential contact, is RoHS compliant, and is suitable for SMD LEDs.

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Controllers provide one-touch RF control of home systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:36:55 -0500

Vizia RF+® lighting and home controls include 4-Button Scene Controller with Switch for control of up to 4 lighting scenes, and 4-Button Zone Controller with Switch allows control of up to 4 Vizia RF+ scene-capable devices, both offering button to transmit DIM/BRIGHT commands to most recently switched on scene/zone. Also available is 2-Button Scene Controller with Switches. All devices offer on/off control and install without additional wires.

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Fluorescent Dimmers include low-end voltage adjustment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:42:43 -0500

Available in 3- and 4-wire models, Titan(TM) Commercial Dimmers are used with 120 and 277 V fluorescent dimming ballasts. Units feature surge and static protection, power failure memory, enclosed slider, and matte finish. Low end output voltage can be adjusted without compromising slider's full dimming range. Offered in single pole slide-to-off and single pole/3-way preset versions, dimmers come with all parts needed to build screwless multi-gang faceplate in field.

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Reverse Phase Dimmers eliminate external RFI filtering.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:27 -0500

Supplied in 8-pin DIP and SOIC packages, LS7636/LS7636FO/LS7637/LS7637FO are lighting control ICs turn on drive transistors at zero-crossover point of each half cycle to enable slow current rise. Current is terminated later during half-cycle, depending on desired dimming level, and RFI generation is minimized since power to load is not turned on abruptly. Able to drive any Electronic Transformer, ICs offer 3 selectable operating modes and support local or remote pushbutton control.

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SMT Bracket facilitates LED dome lamp installation, use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:38:32 -0500

Available for all LED WhiteLight Interior Dome Lamps, Surface-Mount Bracket features on-off switch switch that lets operator turn lamp on/off directly at source of light. Bracket promotes flexibility and convenience to emergency/military vehicle operators and can be engineered into new vehicles or retrofitted into existing ones. Design eliminates need to cut holes into interior infrastructure, fish wires, and other steps associated with installing traditional interior dome lamps.

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Color Lighting Controller uses energy efficient technologies.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:30:16 -0500

Using fluorescent and solid-state lighting technologies, ActiLume Color System provides dynamic and static color effects. It is comprised of 3 basic elements: color controller, Advance ROVR electronic ballasts, and IR remote or ActiLume Color Studio programming software with RS232 gateway and optional remote. Designed to eliminate complicated commissioning, plug-and-play system can control up to 10 color fixtures per controller via its red, green, and blue output ports.

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Custom Panels build on-site integrator awareness.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:27:30 -0500

Suited for applications within AV industry, LumaVue Custom Panels can serve as both connection panels and identification plates with custom engraving including company name, logo, and contact info. Units can be rear illuminated, and are rear engraved using CIM engraving system, so marking cannot be marred or destroyed. Offered in 10 colors and with gloss or matte finish, panels will not rust or tarnish. They are manufactured in 1/8 or ¼ in. thickness to meet any design requirement.

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Waterproof Connectors feature 600 V rating.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:36:00 -0500

Suitable for use in UL 1838 low-voltage landscape lighting applications, DryConn® UL 486D Listed Connectors offer optimal performance for low-voltage, waterproof splice protection and direct bury. Models include DryConn Black/White, Black/Gray, Black/Blue, King 4, King 5, King 6, King 9, and DBSR® Medium with strain relief. Wire range for entire line covers No. 22 through No. 6 AWG.

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Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts are designed for 28 W T5 lamps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:59 -0500

Fixed output Optanium® 28 W T5 electronic ballasts support recessed lighting applications in commercial, institutional, and retail settings. They are available in .95 ballast factor energy saving version and 1.15 ballast factor version, which suits applications that require high light levels. Operating from any line voltage switching device, ballasts feature IntelliVolt® multiple-voltage technology, auto restart, and lamp End-Of-Life (EOL) protection circuitry.

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Fluorescent Lighting Fixture provides volumetric lighting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:56 -0500

Available with 2 T5 or T5HO lamps, Retro-Max comes in fully wired one-piece assembly which can be installed directly into existing parabolic housing in less than 10 min. Energy saving lighting eliminates cave effect and provides even light distribution throughout space.

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White Light HID System suits outdoor applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:28:47 -0500

With optimal outdoor color temperature of 2800 K and CRI of 70, 90 W CosmoPolis(TM) system delivers warm, white light that enhances visibility of objects and people. System includes CosmoWhite(TM) ceramic metal halide lamp with rated average life of 30,000 hr on 10 or more hr/start, dedicated electronic HID ballast with 60,000 hr lifespan, and one specialized socket. Ballast also features peak voltage and lightning/surge protection and fully potted enclosure.

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Incandescent Hand Lamp features vapor-proof design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 14 May 2009 08:30:55 -0500

Suited for indoor/outdoor applications, Incandescent Hand Lamp features encapsulated switch, which is molded into body and completely watertight. Sockets include internal crush-proof ring around screw shell, external grounding ring, and molded-in brass hanging grommet. Accommodating Vapor-Proof Pyrex globe and 100 W max 12 V incandescent lamp, portable OSHA-compliant lighting solution is suited for marine, construction, highway, underground, wet, and hazardous environments.

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LED Lighting Controller is Ethernet enabled.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 05 May 2009 08:30:12 -0500

Fitting seamlessly into existing machine vision camera networks, PP420 series 4-channel LED lighting controller acts as miniature web server and can be controlled by image processing software on remote PC, or accessed through web browser via its IP address. Each channel offers output current from 0-10 A in steps of 2, 5 mA with up to 2 A/channel continuous current or 10 A pulsed. Unit features SafeSense technology ensuring that LEDs are not damaged when overdriving lights.

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Lighting Controls feature wireless, self-powered design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:38:15 -0500

Using solar power and kinetic energy to wirelessly communicate with light fixtures, Airwave Controls require no hardwires or batteries. Motion of pushing self-powered light switch captures enough kinetic energy to transmit wireless RF commands, allowing lights to dim or turn ON/OFF. Airwave photosensors, powered by integral photovoltaic cells, monitor ambient light levels and wirelessly signal luminaires to cut output and save energy when there is sufficient daylight.

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Energy-Efficient Ballasts feature NEMA Premium approval.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:40:16 -0500

Multivoltage ballasts operate 1, 2, 3, or 4 T8 lamps at universal input voltage of 108-305 V. They feature parallel lamp operation, which enables them to continue operating normally if single lamp fails, antistriation control that creates even level of light output, as well as flicker-free operation. With minimum starting temperature of -18°C, ballasts offer power factor of greater than 90%, THD of 10%, and lumen output of 0.87.

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DC-AC Inverter provides alarm signal output.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:34:40 -0500

Designed to drive CCFLs in 12-17 in. LCD back-lighting applications, Model LS6Q-1612A-RH features dual LCD panel capability, brightness/backlight on-off control, and 5 V alarm output. Driver provides input of 12 Vdc and output current of 3.3-6 Arms/lamp. CCFL driving circuit includes self-oscillating DC-to-AC converter, which minimizes EMI. Measuring 5.91 x 1.97 x 0.39 in., RoHS-compliant inverter delivers 4 W/lamp or 16 W total with 1,500 Vrms start-up voltage.

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Waterproof Connectors target landscape lighting systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:34:36 -0500

While rated for 600 V, DryConn® UL 1838 Compliant Connectors are suitable for low-voltage, waterproof splice protection and direct bury in landscape lighting systems. UL 486D Listed units are available in both bags and canisters with wire sizes ranging from No. 22 through No. 6 AWG.

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LED Driver delivers full-range, flicker-free dimming.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:34:38 -0500

Offered in 10-pin mini SOIC package, LM3445 enables off-line, uniform, flicker-free dimming of high-brightness LEDs with TRIAC forward or reverse phase-control wall dimmer. It delivers full 100:1 range of dimming capability and can maintain greater than 1 A of constant current to LED strings. With control architecture that maintains constant ripple through LEDs, driver maximizes light output for systems while maintaining ENERGY STAR® power factor requirements.

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Power Cord Reel mounts to any horizontal/vertical surface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:29:21 -0500

Crafted of steel, PC10 Power-Cord Series features 6 different cord accessory options for power and light management applications in space-limited commercial and industrial environments. It comes with 5 ft pigtail; handles up to 30 ft of 16- and 12-gauge cord; and is equipped with integrated drum-style spring motor, FDA-compliant composite hub, and grommet cable guide. Available in 3 and 4 conductor versions, 20 A slip ring assembly is also standard.

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