Cyberlight LED fixtures hidden in ceiling All photos courtesy of ETC
Spotlight on innovation
Reinventing the High End Systems Cyberlight as LED for themed entertainment by Joe Kleiman
High color level and energy conservation
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ecently, a major international theme park operator approached ETC looking for a robust, modern luminaire suitable for long-term live shows and attractions. The operator sought a product that would use less power, require less maintenance and have more mounting options than theatrical fixtures currently on the market. ETC responded to the challenge by designing the new Cyberlight LED, an update of its Cyberlight rotating mirror luminaire, manufactured by ETC at its plant in Austin, Texas.
According to Stoner, the new Cyberlight LED makes colors pop more, with a high color rendering index (CRI) and a cooler operation and longer life than earlier Cyberlight models. “When you use a high-powered traditional bulb, you sacrifice color,” he says. “With the Cyberlight LED, we get a color rendering of over 90,” he says. The CRI measures a light source’s ability to reveal colors compared to natural light. A rating of 90-100 is considered excellent.
ETC owns High End Systems, which introduced the original Cyberlight in 1994 as a spotlight for theatrical presentations and concerts. The term “luminaire” indicates that the product’s light source, rotating mirror, gobos, color wheel, and other components are all included within a single chassis. Matt Stoner (Marketing Product Manager, ETC) and Scott O’Donnell (Themed Entertainment Specialist, ETC) anticipate the new Cyberlight LED will be a popular upgrade for parks and attractions. They pointed out some of the features that make it a competitive choice in terms of technology and creative potential, whether in new projects or swapped for older models in existing installations.
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