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CFL Lampholder comes with bi-pin configuration.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:42:53 -0500

Compliant with ENERGY STAR and California Title 24 standards, GU-24 base Bi-Pin Twist-Lock Lampholder offers light fixture manufacturers non-screwshell configuration for accommodating integrated CFLs. Available in bracket-, collar-, and panel-mount versions and made of thermoplastic body material, cUL listed and UL 94V-0 flammability rated unit is suited for all types of fixture designs including residential/commercial lighting fixtures, portable luminaries, and decorative wall sconces.

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Direct/Indirect Luminaire uses wireless switch technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:49 -0500

Max-E Series high-efficiency recessed troffers, offering individual user control, utilize Switch-smart self-powered wireless switch technology. Helping to meet LEEDÂ® Credit 6.1, individual luminaires can be turned on/off or dimmed via wireless self-powered remote controls or rocker switches. Switches, which do not use any batteries or wires, can be installed anywhere on any surface and offer maximum range of 150 ft.

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In-Line Connector enables joining of LED PCB strips.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:42:26 -0500

Available in 2, 4, and 6 positions, Surface Mount Connector uses hermaphroditic blade and receptacle design to facilitate connection of aluminum-clad PCBs for LED lighting applications. Connections can be made by sliding 2 boards together horizontally or vertically. Featuring 3.2 mm profile, RoHS-compliant connector offers 5 A current rating and flexible mating engagement allowance of 2.5 mm horizontally and 1.1 mm vertically to accommodate variations in mounting of PCBs.

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Architectural Lighting Control System promotes conservation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:35:26 -0500

Designed to be scalable, UnisonÂ® Paradigm(TM) lighting control system fuses architectural and effects-oriented lighting control technologies to promote facility-lighting and building-systems integration. Energy saving management tools capitalize on daylight-harvesting, occupancy sensing, and time schedules, while library of lighting fixtures enable dynamic effects. Products include LightDesigner(TM) software, touchscreens and wall stations, as well as modular dimming and control enclosures.

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Controllers helps LED designers maintain perfect color.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:35:53 -0500

EZ-Color(TM) LED controllers incorporate ColorLock(TM) feature, which allows use of optical feedback to automatically ensure precise color points over time/temperature. Supporting up to 16 LED strings, solutions let users complete designs without any C or Assembly coding. Along with tools for supporting white lighting design, solution enables calibration of color sensor and setting of color coordinates using 1976 CIELUV or 1931 XYZ color space charts as well as allowable deviations.

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Downlights feature CFL housings with optimized socket cup.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:42:59 -0500

Offered with various apertures, light sources, and distributions, Architektur series downlights are configured with socket cup that features spring position to facilitate installation as well as reflector adjustment. Design also ensures lamp maintains its vertical position while promoting rigidity and consistency from cup to cup and spring to spring. Compatible with limited plenum spaces, products also incorporate Virtual Source optics for glare control.

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HID Ballasts suit indoor and outdoor applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:40:51 -0500

With minimum lamp starting temperature of -30Â°C, energy efficient electronic HID ballasts are designed for supermarkets, malls, industrial sites, parking lots, and warehouses. Operating quietly at high frequency, they feature auto restart and shutdown function, 65-90 color rendering index, open circuit protection, short circuit protection, igniter failure protection, and surge protection. Units meet FCC rules and regulations and ANSI requirements as well as EISA and RoHS standards.

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Compact Fluorescent Lampholder is ENERGY STAR-qualified.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:31:27 -0500

Designed for installation in enclosed areas, Compact Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder (Cat No. 9860) provides safe, energy-efficient lighting while complying with NFPA 70, NEC Section 410.16 fire safety standards. It uses 13 W GU24 bi-pin bulb that lasts over 10,000 hr and is designed for use with any standard, non-illuminated wall switch. Available with or without 13 W bulb and lamp guard, lampholder offers pigtail leads and knockout holes to accommodate multiple box configurations.

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Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts feature DALI protocol.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:39:16 -0500

Suited for use with most Building Management Systems, ROVR(TM) Ballasts come in 1-lamp, 54 W model for T5 fluorescent applications, as well as 1- and 2-lamp models supporting 17, 25, or 32 W T8 fluorescent applications. All feature IntelliVoltÂ® multiple voltage technology and continuous dimming from 100% to 3%. Digital Addressable Lighting Interface enables 2-way communications with individual lighting fixtures and allows users to set up various lighting configurations.

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USB Adapter connects computer to Z-Wave enabled network.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:42:30 -0500

Supporting both Windows XPÂ® and Windows VistaÂ®, Z-WaveÂ® USB Adapter is firmware-upgradeable and delivers 40 kbps Z-Wave support for home computers. Used in conjunction with ThinkEssentialsÂ® or other 3rd party software, product enables computer to communicate with Z-Wave enabled devices such as lighting and climate control.

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Lighting Dimmers target commercial applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:41:38 -0500

Suited for multi-gang installations, Titan(TM) Commercial Dimmers include 1,600 and 2,000 W incandescent units, 1,600 Va magnetic low voltage dimmers, and wallbox-mounted products for 2-wire dimmable fluorescent ballast applications. Each comes with parts need to build screwless multi-gang faceplate in field, and voltage adjustment feature that allows At-Full voltage to be reduced without compromising slider's full dimming range. Dimmers work with single-pole and 3-way wiring and switches.

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Retroreflector is designed to aid precision alignment.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:45:50 -0500

Made from material with coefficient of thermal expansion of 0.5 mm/Â°C, UV Fused Silica Corner Cube Retroreflector offers transmission in UV, visible, and near-IR. When any laser beam hits corner cube, it reflects back in direction that it came, irrespective of what angle it arrived at. Available in 4 sizes ranging from 7.16 mm to slightly more than 50 mm in dia with larger sizes offering 3 arc-sec beam deviation, unit comes with or without aluminum coating.

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Low-Profile CCFL Inverters have wide input voltage range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:45:39 -0500

Available in single- and dual-lamp versions, Smart Force(TM) SFW Series dc-to-ac inverters are designed for display backlighting applications that require wide range dimming, lamp current stability over wide input range (8-18 V), and full RoHS compliance. Intelligent power solutions, at less than 6 mm high, offer open lamp detection, onboard PWM dimming, and lamp current regulation. They can be used in 5.7-12.1 in. LCDs (single-output) or 6.4-15 in. LCDs (dual output).

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Lighting Control Panelboards utilize BACnetÂ® protocol.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:37:37 -0500

Incorporating Building Automation and Control network communication protocol (BACnetÂ®), PowerlinkÂ® lighting control systems can be seamlessly integrated into commercial building automation system. In addition to RS-485, Powerlink controllers can be connected directly to facility's LAN using 10BaseT Ethernet connection. This allows automation system's front-end software to communicate directly with each controller to monitor lighting status or perform user-initiated overrides.

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Cord Reel meets demands of medical applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:44:54 -0500

Also suited for pharmaceutical applications and food processing, Model LS 5415 123 3M reel incorporates 304L grade stainless steel and medical grade cord assembly. Product includes 15 ft gray SJTO jacketed cord with medical grade endings, 4-5 ft pigtail, multipositional guide arm, and cord stop.

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Electronic Ballasts suit 70 and 100 W metal halide lamps.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:30:12 -0500

Designed with self-heating thermal protector circuitry, e-VisionÂ® HID Ballasts feature auto shut-off mechanism for lamps operating in questionable thermal environment due to misapplication or failure of thermal protector heating elements. IntelliVoltÂ® multiple-voltage technology provides consistent protection and illumination, even during voltage dips or brownouts. With 90Â°C max case temperature, ballasts include automatic lamp power control, lamp monitoring, and EOL protection.

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Hot-Pluggable Connectors are designed for lighting ballasts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:45:16 -0500

Available in 2 or 3 positions, LIGHT-N-LOK connectors provide hot-pluggable disconnect for fluorescent ballast lighting applications to allow safe field servicing without exposing personnel to electrical shock hazards. Integral strain relief optimizes wire retention by preventing inadvertent wire twisting and pullout. Wire retention exceeds 25 lb., and dual squeeze-to-release latches provide additional security by preventing unintentional disconnects.

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Electronic Ballasts are available in 120-277 V versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:51:19 -0500

Model T5 ballasts are available in 28 and 54 W versions, while T8 ballasts are available in low power, normal power, and high power versions. Designed for high bay fixtures, ballasts are universal voltage, ranging from 120-277 V, and offer low THD.

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DC/DC LED Dimmer supports 5-40 Vdc, up to 2 A.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:54:07 -0500

Suited for use with all 12 Vdc LED products, LED-DIMMER-001 offers continuously adjustable LED dimming range is 0-100% of input. One unit can dim supplied power for entire lighting channel or up to 2 A, 24 W max of LED bulbs, floodlights, tube lights, and light strips. Operating on 10-15 mA no-load current, solution does not add extra load to lighting circuit and is capable of driving up to 2,000 standard white discrete LEDs or 50 high-flux LEDs.

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Dimmers come in incandescent and magnetic versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:42:48 -0500

Featuring 700 W, 1,100 W, 700 VA, and 1,100 VA ratings, Harmony Dimmers combine ergonomic on/off paddle switch with separate slide control, which enables users to preset their desired lighting level. Available in ivory, light almond, white, black, and brown colors, they have constant memory that restores previous lighting level after power outage, and green LED that glows when dimmer is off for easy location in dark.

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