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LED products from Osram promise to light the way ahead this winter
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s we write these words, people are still making jokes about Freedom Day and the Olympics are just a few days old. But it says the word ‘September’ on the front cover of this here magazine, which can only mean one thing: autumn is on its way. So prepare yourself to say byebye to those long hours of daylight,
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and hello to… all the excuse you’ll ever need to fit your truck with some (literally) shiny new LEDs. LEDs such as these little beauties from Osram, for example. Designed to help you see your way on pitch-black rural roads, dirt tracks and off-road terrain, they’re built to dish out maximum performance while also shrugging off the sort of knocks, scrapes and dirty dousings that come with the territory. First up, there’s the FX500-CB SM Lightbar. This 65cm unit provides an array of 20 high-performance LEDS whose 6000 Kelvin output and 5500 lumen flux provides what Osram calls ’daylight conditions’ up to a distance of more than a quarter of a mile away. A useful feature is a reflector which diverts the LEDs’ beam
away from oncoming traffic to prevent needlessly dazzling other road users. With a choice of 12 and 24-volt inputs, the FX500-CB SM is suitable for use with a wide range of vehicles in the utility, agricultural and off-road sectors. It’s designed with all the right failsafes to protect it from overheating or excess voltage, and its tough polycarbonate lens and IP67 protection promise a robust approach to everyday abuse and environmental factors alike. The VX80-WD round LED light is sealed to IP67 too, and like the FX500 it has 12 and 24-volt input options allowing it to be used on everything from an everyday car to a combine harvester. It contains four LEDs, giving it a range of up to 240 metres. Once again, it delivers
a 6000-Kelvin performance and for conditions similar to daylight. Here, a 1150-lumen power package promises the highest possible optical efficiency as well as even distribution of light. Like the FX500-CB SM, the unit was built for a 5000-hour lifespan. The VX80-WD is a high-value driving lamp carrying a RRP of £59.99 – a figure which sounds better value than ever when you consider that it comes with a two-year guarantee. The FX500-CB SM Lightbar, meanwhile, is priced at a more premium £349.99. That’s a lot of light for your money, and this time it comes with a highly impressive five-year guarantee. There’s a wealth of information about these LED products, and a whole lot more besides, at www. osram.co.uk.
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