Spectral ultra-efficient LED luminaires

At Light+Building this year, Spectral, part of the RIDI Group, showcased a range of ultra-efficient luminaires, including the brand new Stora-LK-Fabrik, and updated LED versions of its popular IRIS, JEP and Plafou fittings. Combining industry leading efficiency with architectural craftsmanship and design, the show saw Spectral confirm its position as one of the industry’s frontrunners of cutting edge aesthetics and performance in luminaire design.

"One of the defining characteristics of our designs is transparency," says UK Head of Design, Jon Estell. "This influence runs throughout the new Stora-LK-Fabrik with its open cylindrical form and uniquely textured, translucent fabric sides. One of our clients’ favourite designs, IRIS, is known for its open form and exposed components. As the light shines through these fittings they create a jewel-like effect, similar to light diffraction through ice."

The cleverly designed Stora-LK-Fabrik, IRIS and the curved pendant JEP all bend the rules of luminaire design and much of this design freedom is down to new, in-house Led production facilities. These new facilities also allow Spectral to put out industry leading efficiency ratios without compromising artistic styling.

Spectral now offers IRIS at 105 lumens per watt (now 42W down from 55W) and a re-launched JEP luminaire, which produces 5000 lumens from a 40W input. Another update to the Spectral stable is the new LED version of Plafou, which now realises 106 lumens per watt from 40W, down from 70W.

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces the launch of new Autobahn Series ATBS LED Roadway and Security luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. The new LED luminaires offer a sleek, attractive appearance and 60 percent greater efficiency compared to traditional high intensity discharge (HID) systems. Designed to replace 50- to 150-watt high pressure sodium, 100-watt metal halide and 175-watt mercury vapor fixtures, the new luminaires are lighter weight (12 pounds) and have less effective projected area (EPA) than cobrahead and NEMA head luminaires.

Sleek, modern luminaires provide efficient replacement for cobrahead fixtures. (photo courtesy of Acuity Brands)

Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires feature IP66 rated borosilicate glass optics to improve visibility, ensure longevity and minimize dirt depreciation. The luminaires are available with Type II, Type III, or Type V roadway distributions and may be purchased with an optional acrylic refractor to boost vertical foot-candles. Standard correlated color temperatures (CCT) are 4000K and 5000K.

"Energy efficiency and holistic longevity make Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires a reliable and sustainable solution to replace legacy fixtures," said Scott Posey, Acuity Brands Lighting Value Stream Manager, Infrastructure Lighting. "Lineman-friendly features simplify installation and a long reliable operating life reduces the time and costs typically associated with maintaining traditional HID products."

Autobahn Series ATBS LED luminaires offer ANSI Class C Surge Protection, are Nighttime Friendly?? and designed to operate at 40??C ambient. Suggested applications include municipal streets and public roadways, campuses, residential areas, military bases, industrial and municipal parks, hotels and resorts, and recreation centers.