Innovation and imagination converged in a global presentation of light and technology at LightFair International 2017. The trade show and conference opened at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on May 7. Thousands of attendees from around the world streamed into the exhibit halls to experience first-hand the products and knowledge transforming the lighting industry. The following are some key products from IMARK lighting/controls suppliers that wowed attendees at the show.
The Atrius framework from Aculty Brands Lighting
Acuity Brands showcased its focus on both the Internet of Things (IoT) and what it calls the “Internet of Us.” By unlocking data such as occupancy and location, Acuity’s Atrius framework connects users to meeting room reservations, in-store personal assistance, asset management and so much more. For example, Atrius Office leverages the new nLight ECLYPSE lighting controller and nLight sensor network, allowing facility managers and business professionals to gain valuable insight into real-time and historical space usage to enhance space planning, building renovation and employee productivity.
To learn more, visit acuitybrands.com/atrius.
Current, Powered by GE TriGain technology
Current, powered by GE, displayed its TriGain technology for retail and commercial lighting designers who want excellent color quality to bring out the beauty of merchandising, finishing and objects. The company’s LED Lumination Series features numerous products with the reveal of TriGain technology that significantly improve light outcomes for more vivid colors and patterns, all without compromising the energy savings you’d expect from LED. The Lumination LED Luminaire—ET Series Recessed Troffer with reveal TriGain technology transforms ambient lighting into an exquisite balance of refined appearance and superior efficiency. It’s a win-win solution for professionals focused on creating sharper, clearer and more comfortably illuminated environments.
For more information, visit currentbyge.com/trigain.
GeoPak LED wallpack series from Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting showcased its GeoPak geometric LED wallpack series from Dual-Lite, which was a winner in BUILDINGS magazine’s June 2017 “Money-Saving Products” issue. Finalists were selected based on the money-saving qualities they offer to building owners and facility managers in areas including maintenance, water savings and overall energy efficiency. Available in three compact geometric wall shapes and four-color finishes, the GeoPak is an ideal selection for imarkgroup.com 13 path of egress over the door alone or as a total wallpack building solution. The normally on/emergency version has Spectron self-test/self-diagnostics, leading the market segment in new battery technology by utilizing a longlife lithium ion phosphate battery.
For more information, visit dual-lite.com/products/gwp.
New programmable timers from Intermatic
Intermatic’s talento smart, a fullfeatured programmable timer, made its debut at LightFair 2017. The timer, which fits into the palm of the hand, has Bluetooth wireless connectivity designed for unparalleled user convenience. The free, full-featured Android and iOS mobile apps enable easy programming and include templates that help simplify even the most complex schedules. With its flexible combination of switching commands, astronomic functionality, 365-day scheduling capabilities, DIN rail mounting and straightforward menu structure, it is ideal for outdoor signage, parking lot lights, community sports fields, office/retail lighting and indoor grow facilities.
For more information, visit intermatic.com.
NICOR Lighting previews LSA Architectural line
NICOR displayed a prototype/ sample of a product that will launch this fall. LSA Architectural LED Direct/ Indirect Linear is a stylish 6-foot fixture designed for individual units or continuous runs in commercial and architectural interiors.
Delivering more than 142 lumens per watt, LSA provides 90 percent direct and 10 percent indirect lighting and has an integrated driver to achieve a full range of dimming from 0-10 volts, enabling the flexibility to create the ideal ambience for a variety of environments and applications.
The LSA’s highly-reflective optical chamber and diffused polycarbonate lens provide wide, direct light distribution while three windows in the extruded aluminum body offer uplight with a single piece diffuser for soft distribution. Using a spring steel mounting bracket, installation is easy with three different mountings available—surface, pendant and aircraft cable. The fixture operates at a maximum ambient temperature of 50 degrees Celsius. LSA will be available in integral or remote driver configurations.
To learn more, visit nicorlighting.com.
EasySmart technology from Philips Lighting
Philips is providing a simplified path to connected ready lighting with the InstantFit LED with EasySmart technology. The first and only wireless, network-capable linear lamp retrofit with a simple plug-and-play installation reduces energy, effort and costs while providing intelligent control. The expanded Philips InstantFit platform is built on the ZigBee 3.0 standard based protocol for easy integration of TLEDs with a wide variety of control devices and systems. Philips InstantFit LED T8 lamps with EasySmart technology were recognized by EdisonReport as a “Top Ten Must See” product at LightFair International.
For more information, visit Philips.com/EasySmart.
SATCO offers new line if LED flat panels and troffer fixtures
SATCO introduced a new line of commercial LED flat panel and troffer fixtures under its Nuvo Lighting brand. These are high-efficiency fixtures that deliver consistent, even light and are maintenance-free—no bulb to change. They represent a marked reduction in efficiency and maintenance costs over the standard linear fluorescent fixture types they are designed to replace.
The line consists of the most popular types including 37-watt 1-foot-by-4-foot, 37-watt 2-foot-by-4-foot and 48-watt 2-foot-by-4-foot flat panel sizes and 2-foot-by-2-foot 32-watt and 2-foot-by-4-foot troffer sizes at 40 watts and 65 watts. All are >90 CRI and available in 3500K, 4000K and 5000K options. They are 100-277V, 0-10V dimming, are certified for damp locations and are DLC 4.0 certified.
The ultra-slim, edge-lit flat panel models can be suspended or dropped into a T-bar grid, while the troffer is engineered for T-bar grids. Both the flat panel and troffer designs deliver smooth, even light distribution. All models will last 50,000 hours and carry a five-year warranty.
For more information, visit nuvolighting.com.
Sensor options from Universal Lighting Technologies
Universal Lighting Technologies, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, introduced Bluetooth wireless options, which allow fixtures to be conveniently used in a variety of applications such as parking garage, warehouse and mid and high bay applications.
Occupants can have control using Bluetooth connectivity and communicate with 0-10V LED drivers, without a need for power packs or specific drivers. The Bluetooth options can easily integrate into fixtures through a half-inch knock-out, eliminating the need for additional wiring.
To learn more, visit unvlt.com.
What to expect next year
LightFair International will produce its 2018 trade show and conference in Chicago in a strategic move designed to accommodate its continuing growth, according to Jeffrey L. Portman Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of LightFair’s managing partner AmericasMart Atlanta.
The May 6-10, 2018 event will mark LightFair’s first Chicago staging since 1995 and will afford the global lighting design community the extensive accessibility, convenience and service benefits present in the city and in the vast facilities of McCormick Place, which offers 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space and ranks as the largest U.S. convention center.
“We expect Chicago and McCormick Place to help deliver a LightFair experience of extraordinary relevance and resonance,” Portman said. “The spectacular scope of LightFair exhibits, together with its extensive conference programming, demand an environment of the scale, which McCormick Place offers—one that our customers will embrace and enjoy,” Portman added.
For more information about LightFair International, visit lightfair.com.