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Lighting Measurements Wattage…………………………………………………………………………….………….
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Lumens ……………………………………………………………………………….……….
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Lux ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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LED Basics What is an LED? …………………………………………………………………………..
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Benefits of LED …………………………………………………………………………….
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Selecting the correct LED ……………………………………………………………..
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Globe Conversion table ……………………………………………………………….
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LED Drivers ………………………………………………………………………………….
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MR16 LED Compatibility with Halogen Transformers …………………..
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LEDware Range Downlights…………………………………………………………………………………..
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High Bay Lights ……………………………………………………………………………
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Bulb Lights ………………………………………………………………………………….
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Spot Lights ………………………………………………………………………………….
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Tube Lights ………………………………………………………………………………….
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LED globes, or 'solid state lighting' is fast becoming the lighting of choice thanks to its amazing E14 / SES efficiency and long life.
(14mm)
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Smaller globe for Small fittings Pendants/Wall Brackets/Lamps
240V Semi-Conductor
Running electricity through a metal filament heats it These types of globe offer and causes it to glow. The globe is contained in an bright, white light, which inert gas with a small amount 240V of halogen. As the light B22 / BC is ideal task lighting and operates, a cycle known as the ‘halogen cycle’ occurs Battens / Lamps / Pendants (22mm) fantastic as a reading between the tungsten and the halogen, which protects light. the filament and considerably improves the lifetime of the globe.
Halogen Globes
B15 / SBC (14mm) Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
GU10
Fluorescent Tubes
240V Smaller globe for Small fittings A current is passed through a tube filled with argon WhenPendants/Wall compared to Brackets/Lamps gas and mercury vapour, which is coated with a halogen, CFL are more efficient, readily available and burn far cooler.
phosphor coating. When the mercury vapour is excited, it releases energy in the form of ultraviolet light, which then reacts with the phosphor coating to 240V emit light from the globe that is visible to the human Spot Lights / Downlights eye. A current is passed through a tube filled with argon gas and mercury vapour, which is coated with a phosphor coating. When the mercury vapour is active, 12V it releases energy in the form of ultraviolet light, which then reacts with the phosphor coating to emit visible Downlights light from the globe.
Fluorescent tubes provide a cool, functional and MR16 relatively energy efficient way to light large spaces.
These globes featured Incandescent light globes work by running electricity 12V G4 many different shapes, through and heating a thin filament of wire so that it (4mm Apart) sizes and designs, offering glows. These globes are infamous for the amount of Rangehood / Stair Lights a variety of ways to heat they produce; of the power it takes to operate a
Incandescent Globes
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standard incandescent light globe, approximately 80% is wasted as heat rather than light.
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 G6.35 (6.35mm Apart)
G9 (9mm Apart)
12V Small Pendants / Wall Brackets
240V Decorative Pendants / Wall lights
R7s / RX7s
240V Halogen Flood Lights
T5 Tube (15mm Dia)
240V Fluorescent Battens
T8 Tube (25mm Dia)
240V Fluorescent Battens
AR111 / G53 (53mm Apart)
Spot Lights
12V
The two main voltage types when working with lighting are 12 Volts and 240 Volts. As illustrated below, a 12V light requires a transformer to enable it to draw power from a 240V socket. Most 240V lamp bases are wired directly to the building’s power circuit and require no conversion. 12 Volts Options
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Wattage
A watt is a unit of electrical power. We measure electrical usage in watts and pay for our electricity according to the number of watts we use. The previously widespread use of incandescent lights has led to a common misconception that wattage represents the brightness of a globe.
Lumens A lumen is in fact the correct unit of measurement used to express how bright a light source is. An easy way to illustrate this measurement is to imagine a birthday cake with candles. A lamp that puts out one lumen of light is as bright as one birthday candle. A lamp that puts out 100 lumens of light is as bright as 100 candles. Thus the higher the amount of lumens, the brighter the light. Lux Lux is a measurement of the light intensity falling on a surface. This measurement determines the brightness of a light in a space and is dictated by Australian standards. Lux meters are available to determine lighting levels and evaluate the energy efficiency of lighting designs. • One lumen per square metre = One lux • One lumen per square foot = One footcandle Colour Temperature Colour temperature is the colour appearance of the light emitted by a source. The colour temperature of a light source can generally be categorised as warm, natural, cool and daylight. Colour temperature is measured using Kelvin (K).
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Beam Angle Beam angle refers to a light source’s measure of spread and is measured in degrees. A light’s beam angle is determined when its lux level drops to half of the intensity of the centre beam (see diagram). Beam angles are commonly 15, 30, 45 and 60 degrees. Example – 60Deg Globe at 1m away is 700 lux
Colour Rendering CRI / RA Index Colour rendering describes how a light source makes the colour of an object appear to human eyes and how well subtle variations in colour shades are revealed. The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale from 0 to 100 percent indicating how accurate a "given" light source is at rendering colour when compared to a "reference" light source. The higher the CRI, the better the colour rendering ability. Light sources with a CRI of 85 to 90 are considered good at colour rendering.
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What is an LED? LED is actually an abbreviation for light emitting diode; essentially, it is a semi-conductor type of electronic component that produces light. An LED is NOT anything like a traditional light bulb where electricity is used to heat a tungsten filament until it glows (similar to a toaster), these are inefficient and gradually evaporate until they burn out. LEDs are much smaller than traditional light bulbs and fit easily into electrical circuits. Recent technological advancements have led to LEDs being desirable for home, office and commercial lighting spaces. Benefits of LED Shock resistant: LED lights are a solid state designed component and due to this they are reasonably resistant to breakages caused by transit, being dropped or similar incidents. Savings: LED lights run with up to 88% less energy consumption compared to most Halogen and incandescent globes and an impressive 60%+ less energy consumption than fluorescent globes and tubes which means you not only save money but you're helping protect our environment. Temperature: LED lighting produces far less heat than conventional lighting, in some cases where an array of lights are used you can even save on your cooling bills! Safety: Due to their lower operating temperature LED lights are safer to use in the home by reducing the threat of house fires caused by ambient heat. They are electrically safe and are cool to touch for children’s lamps. Light Quality: The more focused lighting provided by LEDs is ample light for all conditions; whether replacing tubes, halogens, incandescent or CFLs you will instantly find the light a more stable, crisp, clear light with distinctive colouring to suit. Instant ON: LED lights have the ability to be turned on and off and to full capacity quicker than any other form of lighting. There is no flickering like CFLs and no lengthy warm up times. Dimming: LED lights can be dimmed provided that the electronic components allow this. Generally you will need to use a LED driver and suitable dimmer pot to allow this. Life: LED lights in general have a life expectancy of 35,000 – 50,000 hours. This means that even operating for 6-8 hours a day you should see your lights exceed 15 years with our high quality LED lights. Non-Toxic: LED lights do not contain heavy metals or gases when compared to fluorescent bulbs. They also give off no UV radiation, reducing the risk of damage to skin, upholstery and more. Size: LED lights can be produced very small making them more versatile than incandescent or fluorescent lights. 8|P age
Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Selecting the correct LED Energy saving lighting is about reducing the wattage used in a light fitting while maintaining the strength of the light output. For example, a standard halogen downlight uses 50 watts, but you can purchase LED alternatives ranging from 4.5 watts to 14 watts. Generally, the higher the wattage, the higher the light output. When comparing an LED globe to an existing bulb it is necessary to compare the lumen output to ensure the same output of light. The conversion table below gives approximate comparisons. Please keep in mind that each individual globe may vary slightly in lumen output.
LED Drivers All 12volt LED globes require a driver or transformer. This allows the globe to be adapted to accept the 24oV power available in all Australian buildings. When selecting or using a driver the wattage displayed on the product determines the maximum wattage that can be used. For Example – a 30W driver can be used to run 5 X 6W 12V globes or 3 x 10w 12V Globes with each combination totalling 30W. It is also very important when a driver is installed for use outdoors that it must have an IP67 rating. MR16 LED Compatibility with Halogen Transformers The two most common halogen transformers used to power downlights in Australia are the Iron Core / Magnetic (big and heavy) type, and the Electronic (lightweight with plastic casing) type. Iron Core Transformers rarely have issues which prevent them from powering LED lamps correctly, and are used with leading edge dimmers. In most cases it will not be necessary to replace the existing transformer. Electronic transformers on the other hand, may have a minimum lamp load rating required for the transformer, meaning that an LED globe may actually use too little (!) power for the transformer to operate correctly. This can be easily overcome with a replacement LED-compatible transformer. Each transformer will indicate a minimum load which is generally between 10W – 60W. LEDware retrofit globes have been tested on Clipsal and HPM branded transformers. Alternatively we advise testing a globe with a given transformer before proceeding with an order as there are over 100 brands of transformers. 9|P age
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Downlights LEDware offers a number of Downlights, ranging from 5 to 12watts. The downlights are available in warm and cool white temperatures. Each downlight is a complete fitting which includes the frame, the LED and the driver which is ready for the electrician to wire. Downlights are available in a number of sizes; remember when replacing an existing downlight to confirm the cut out size (literally the diameter of the existing hole in the ceiling.) The cut out size of each LEDware downlight can be found on the packaging or the specification sheet. Downlights are also available in fixed and gimble options. FIXED – Unable to adjust
Downlight
Gimble – Allows you to adjust the angle
Wattage
Lumens
Angle
CRI
Cut Out
Frame
5 Watts
350
100
70
100mm (4”)
Fixed
9 Watts
450-500
45
70-80
75mm (3”)
Gimble
12 Watts
800-830
100
75-80
75mm (3”)
Gimble
12 Watts
750 - 900
120
80
100mm (4”)
Fixed
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Flood Lights LEDware stocks two types of flood light; a Standard range and Economy range. You will find all of the details for both options below. All LEDware floodlights are classified with an IP65 rating which is interpreted as being ‘totally protected against dust’ and ‘protected against water sprayed from all directions.’ Standard Flood This range comes complete with a standard power cord and Australian wall plug (known as ‘flex and plug’) for plugging directly into a wall socket. The finish on the flood lights is gloss grey. This product is perfect for retail customers; they do not require an electrician and are easily mounted to the wall or ceiling. Flood Light
Wattage
Available Temperatures
Lumens
Beam Angle
Halogen Conversion
10 Watts
Cool / Warm White
1000Lm
120
80 Watts
30 Watts
Cool / Warm White
3000Lm
120
150 Watts
50 Watts
Cool / Warm White
4500Lm
120
250 Watts
80 Watts
Warm White
7500Lm
120
350 Watts
100 Watts
Cool White
9000Lm
90
450 Watts
LED-FL-CW-10W LED-FL-WW-10W
LED-FL-CW-30W LED-FL-WW-30W
LED-FL-CW-50W LED-FL-WW-50W
LED-FL-WW-80W
LED-FL-CW-100W
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Economy Range All floodlights ending with the letter E belong to LEDware’s economy range. The economy pack comes with a power cable of .5m, which must be wired by an electrician. The lumen output for the economy range is slightly lower than the standard range, approximately 300-400lumens. The finish of the economy range is a matt grey and the packaging is in a brown box. The prices are more economical than the standard range. Flood Light
Wattage
Available Temperatures
Lumens
Beam Angle
Halogen Conversion
10Watts
Cool / Warm White
600-660 Lm
120
60 Watts
30Watts
Cool / Warm White
2500-2700 Lm
120
120 Watts
50Watts
Cool / Warm White
3600 – 3800 Lm
120
200 Watts
LED-FL-CW-10WE LED-FL-WW-10WE
LED-FL-CW-30WE LED-FL-WW-30WE
LED-FL-CW-50WE LED-FL-WW-50WE
High Bay Lights LEDware high bays are available in 3 wattages, with a number of optional shades/reflectors. Each shade has a different beam angle, see below. LED High bays are a great solution for all warehouses, with zero maintenance costs and considerable power consumption savings when compared to metal halide lighting. All high bays have an IP65 rating and come with a 3 year warranty. Highbay
Watts
Colour Temperature
Lumens
Angle
80Watts
Cool White
7600Lm
120
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Watts
Colour Temperature
Lumens
Angle
100Watts
Cool White
9131Lm
120
150Watts
Cool White
15000Lm
120
Reflectors
Measurements
Angle
4 1 0
60
Transparent Poly Carbonate
4 1 0
60
Aluminium
5 0 5 6
90
Aluminium
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Aluminium
120
Light Bulbs LEDware have a number of light globe options, the standard options being E27/ES (screw-in) or B22/BC (bayonet), each available in Cool white or Warm white. You will find an LEDware globe comparison chart to a standard incandescent globe below. The beam spread is another thing to consider. While incandescent and compact fluorescent lights put off light in all directions (As per image below), LED lighting typically sends its light in one direction. This will cause an LED globe to appear brighter than the comparative traditional globe.
Incandescent
Compact Fluoro
LEDware Wattage BC or ES 5 Watts 7 Watts 9 Watts 10 Watts
LED
Incandescent 40 Watts 50 Watts 60 Watts 75 Watts
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Spot Lights The available LEDware spotlight models are GU10 bases for 240Volt and MR16 for 12Volt. These two types of bases are the most popular spotlights. Please note all spotlight product codes ending in the letter D indicate that they are dimmable. All GU10 globes are compatible with leading and trailing edge dimmers. In some cases the MR16 dimmable globes will need to be tested with the clients transformers and dimming system as there are many brands and types. Globe GU10
LED-SL-GU10WW-3WN LED-SL-GU10CW-3WN LED-SL-GU10WW-3W
LED-SL-GU10WW-5WN LED-SL-GU10CW-5WN LED-SL-GU10WW-5WDN LED-SL-GU10CW-5WDN
LED-SL-GU10CW-6WD LED-SL-GU10WW-6WD LED-SL-GU10CW-6W LED-SL-GU10WW-6W
LED-SL-GU10CW-9W LED-SL-GU10WW-9W LED-SL-GU10WW-9WD LED-SL-GU10CW-9WD
LEDware Wattage
Halogen Globes
MR16
3 Watts
15 Watts
5 Watts
25 Watts
6 Watts
30 Watts
9 Watts
35 Watts
10 Watts
45 Watts
LED-SL-MR16WW-3WN LED-SL-MR16CW-3WN
LED-SL-MR16WW-5WN LED-SL-MR16CW-5WN
LED-SL-MR16WW-6W LED-SL-MR16CW-6W
LED-SL-MR16WW-9W LED-SL-MR16CW-9W
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 Tube Lights LEDware stock two types of tubes; standard and Universal. To determine both types, all product codes ending in U are universal tubes and all other codes are standard. All LEDware tubes are Cool or Natural white. STANDARD TUBE – Requires the Fluorescent starter to be replaced with the LED starter, once completed insert the LED tube. A starter comes complete with all standard tubes. (Suitable for Magnetic Ballast) UNIVERSAL TUBE - A direct replacement. Remove the fluorescent and place the LED tube into the fitting. The Fluorescent starter does not need to replaced. (Suitable for Electronic or Magnetic Ballast) HOW TO DETERMINE THE BALLAST TYPE The easiest way to tell which light fixture you have is by looking for a 'starter'. The MAGNETIC BALLAST has 'starter' while the ELECTRONIC BALLAST does not.
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How long do LED lights last? Most LEDs have a life expectancy of 35,000 – 50,000hrs. If a light is used for 6 hours per night and has a life expectancy of 35,000hrs it should last for approximately 16 years! On average, LED lights will last 10 times longer than compact fluorescents and 25 times longer than incandescent or halogen lights.
Do LED lights work with motion sensors? Yes!
How can I tell what wattage globe I have already? This information will be printed on, or etched into, the base of the globe.
What are the benefits of replacing your ordinary bulbs with energy saving LED bulbs? There are many numerous benefits; immediate reduction in your electricity bill, less heat is emitted because LED bulbs are very efficient converting electricity into light, unlike incandescent bulbs that convert most of the electricity consumed into heat. LED Bulbs last a very long time: typically 35,000-50,000 hours. By comparison, incandescent bulbs usually last 1000-2000 hours. LED globes are highly durable and they do not contain mercury or other hazardous chemicals, unlike Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL's) that need to be disposed of carefully when their life is over. Also, 90-95% of the components in an LED bulb are recyclable.
Do these light bulbs produce a lot of heat? NO! They are extremely energy efficient and convert most of the electricity used into visible light, unlike incandescent bulbs that convert 95% of the electricity consumed into heat.
Do I need an LED Driver? Not ALWAYS. Traditionally LED bulbs have been driven using series resistance, this usually works okay if there are no external loads applied to the circuit, which may affect it.
Do these lights flicker? NO – LEDs do not flicker.
Can LEDs be dimmable? YES – selected products in our range are dimmable.
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Hi-Tech Solutions NQ Charters Towers Q4820 - Phone 07 4787 1122 I like the 12w dimmable (Warm White) downlight. How far apart should they be spaced for residential use? The quantity of downlights depends on the size of the room, the standard rule is a 4 x 4m room will require 4 or a 4 x 8m room requires 8. Australian regulations are available.
Is it safe to buy LED lights from eBay? eBay is a very popular online auction site. However, it’s important to be aware that LED is a new technology, and with any new technology there are many businesses that will try to profiteer from it, and may use eBay to do so. It is very important for a product to have Australian Standard approvals number also known as SAA. This means that the items have been tested in Australia and are approved by a government body.
Do LED lights produce UV rays? NO – UV rays (Ultraviolet light rays) are the light wavelengths that can cause sunburn and skin damage. Incandescent, halogen & compact fluorescent lights all produce harmful UV rays which can increase the risk of skin damage over a period of time. Or damage to upholstery, etc.
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