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 Accendo Electronics BlogFollow the Accendo Electronics blog for the latest updates and information. http://accendoelectronics.wordpress.com April 2010Introducing the new GloGreen Series Digital HID ballasts from Accendo, the only in the World to offer many innovative cost-saving features including Multiple Bulb Capability; now one ballast can operate either HPS or MH bulbs with equal efficiency for reduced inventory and choice (municipality applications) and for functionality (greenhouse/hydroponics industry). The DHID ballast operates at 97% efficiency and therefore coverts virtually all input power into lumen output (118lm/W luminous efficacy). With no heat produced, end-users equally benefit with reduced Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning electricity expenses which is ideally suited to the refrigeration/cold storage industry and greenhouse/hydroponics industry. The new GloGreen Series operates High-Pressure Sodium (HPS), Metal Halide (MH), and Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) High-Intensity Discharge (HID) light bulbs. Applications include retrofit upgrade and new Green lighting projects for street lighting, parking lot, factory/warehouse, retail, airport, sports field/stadium, greenhouse/hydroponics, aquarium, and solar/wind renewable energy lighting. Accendo Direct Digital Ignition (DDI) micro-processor technology allows for the optimal operation of the HID bulb in two stages; it controls the ignition process, providing a precise soft-strike of Voltage to ignite the bulb to 100% power in 60 seconds (as opposed to 10-15 minutes with traditional magnetic HID systems); it controls and monitors (in a closed loop) the operation of the bulb after it is ignited, ensuring the most efficient consumption of bulb gases. DDI extends the life of the bulb by 100%, and guarantees the light brightness and lumen penetration/throw output will never degrade more than 5% over the entire life of the HID bulb (95% lumen maintenance). With HID bulbs now lasting 50,000 hours or more, costly relamping is no longer required since originally specified lumen levels will never decrease; meaning lamp changes are truly at the end of the lamp’s lifespan. Fully silicon potted for manufacturing and outdoor/wet environments, the GloGreen Series represents the most robust digital ballast solution on the market today. The GloGreen Series is available in 70W, 100W, 150W, 200W, 250W, 575W, 600W, 750W, and 1000W configurations for HID upgrade/retrofit applications. The GloGreen Series is available in 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V and 347V Voltages and meets CSA (Canadian and US) and CE (European) electrical certification standards. In a retrofit application, typically we recommend the substitution of an inefficient magnetic ballast with a DHID ballast which is half of the power rating (for example, a 400W MH bulb system would be substituted with a 200W DHID ballast operating a 250W bulb). Alternatively, Accendo offers GloGreen Series Digital HID ballast powered cobra head street lighting fixtures for new/replacement street, highway and parking lot upgrade applications and DHID powered Highbay fixtures for factory/warehouse, retail, and public space applications. This simple and immediate cost-effective upgrade yields 50%+ electricity money savings. Introduce dimming and costs can be further reduced an additional 50% (utilizing a motion/heat sensor – ideal for parking lot applications, warehouses, stadiums, etc.). Dimming by sensor is one-step and by default, when triggered, dims to 50% of incoming power. For example: The DHID 200W would ignite to 200W from the 100W setting instantly when triggered by sensor. After a pre-set time of no motion, the DHID light will then dim back instantly to its 100W state. Accendo GloGreen Series Digital HID ballasts offer unparalleled electrical efficiency and performance compared to conventional core and coil (magnetic) ballasts. DHID offers the most cost-effective, value-added alternative to LED, fluorescent and induction based technologies for new and retrofit industrial and commercial Green lighting projects. The perfect balance of initial buying cost, energy efficiency, light performance and low /maintenance consumable costs over the long term for the most realistic and environmentally responsible short term return on investment. Please do not hesitate to Contact Us for additional details. October 2009Lighting Automation Gives Industry The Power To Conserve Accendo Light Management Software, LMS1A is an exciting breakthrough in energy management for industrial and commercial facilities utilizing HID lighting. Finally there is a comprehensive, user-friendly solution to drive dramatic energy savings through intelligent light management. The Light Management Software utilizes wireless communication to provide ultimate control of individual HID lighting fixtures in your facility. LMS1A allows you to manage light levels by establishing zones and dictating the light levels within those zones at various time periods throughout the day. Imagine having the power to dim areas of your building during off hours while providing full illumination in critical areas or dimming your entire production facility 50% during lunch break. LMS1A management software allows you to establish a control strategy that meets all your lighting needs while driving significant cost savings. Please Contact Us for additional details. June 2009Accendo launches a new 250W 'compact' digital ballast design with multiple HID bulb (MH, HPS, CMH) capability for the retrofit market and for lighting fixture and luminaire manufacturers. The new 250W compact digital ballast features the same core technology as our previously released GloGreen digital ballasts, but given its compact size, it is ideally suited for a wide range of retrofit applications including the most cost effective replacement of 400W core and coil (magnetic) ballasts. The high frequency 250W Digital HID ballast is equipped with a selector switch to adjust for two Wattage settings (200W or 250W) and can operate in Voltage ranges of 110 - 347VAC. Please Contact Us for additional details. April 2009Accendo introduces the Industry leading 600 Joules Surge Protector for street lighting applications. This exciting new product provides ultimate surge protection for ballasts in the event of severe voltage fluctuations caused by electrical storms. The built in micro-processor regulates electrical spikes that could impact the ballast’s embedded electronics and micro-processor. In extreme circumstances the system will cut the power off to the ballasts to prevent overheating. The ballast will automatically re-strike the lamp as soon as favorable temperature conditions exist inside the ballast, approximately 5-20 minutes after the power is shut off; hot re-strike time is 2.5 – 3.0 minutes. Please Contact Us for additional details. |
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