COVER STORY
COVER STORY
MODERN MASTERS
Stuart Philips , trade marketing manager at Philips Lighting , examines the latest trends that are pushing the LED market forward and explains why the Philips Ledinaire range is perfect for the modern environment .
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Why luminaires ?
One of the key reasons for selecting LED luminaires rather than retrofit lamps is the improved performance that can be achieved . There are certainly benefits to retrofitting LED lamps to existing luminaires , in terms of energy performance and longer life . However , LED lamps have very different optical characteristics to traditional lamps and this needs to be reflected ( pun intended ) in the optics of the luminaire .
For this reason , the maximum light output will be achieved with a luminaire that has been designed to work with LED light sources . Also , thermal management is important in maintaining the expected long life of the LEDs and this will be designed into a purpose built luminaire .
Right light , right cost
One of the barriers to faster uptake of LEDs has been the higher cost , compared to traditional light sources and luminaires . Until recently , the situation has been heavily influenced by the attitude of the customer to upfront capital cost compared to return on investment over a longer period . This situation is changing , however .
‘ The development of software programmes which can show customers the payback period and the benefits of investing in LED are a real driving force in the end user ’ s decision to have a refurbishment with LED lighting . The quality of the light output in comparison with the level of light they are currently achieving is also a factor that helps decision making ,’ Jason Ham explains .
Thus , customers who understand the lifecycle benefits of LED lighting are more likely to opt for the better return on investment over the life of the product . Moreover , because they are looking to the future they will be more inclined to select ect a brand they feel they can trust to deliver quality and reliability over a long period . Such customers s are well catered for by the extensive range of premium LED luminaires in the Philips CoreLine range .
In contrast , those customers who are motivated by
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‘ The risk associated with lower end products is shared by the installer as well as the customer .’ |
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capital cost will look for more affordable options . In some cases this might be the difference between investing in an LED luminaire or going for the lower cost option of a retrofit lamp . Or it may be taking the risk of buying an unknown brand luminaire , rather than one of the established brands .
Of course , the risk associated with lower end products is shared by the installer as well as the customer . High volumes of returns and disappointed customers are hardly a recipe for good business .
Also , apart from the dubious quality of such ‘ generic ’ products , they tend to offer only a limited range of luminaire options . This makes it difficult to cater for the precise lighting requirements of the project , inevitably resulting in compromised performance .
Filling the gap
With the new Philips Ledinaire range customers can be reassured that they are purchasing competitively priced LED luminaires from a recognised and trusted brand . The entry level LED luminaires are designed for those who want to improve their energy efficiency but are driven mainly by the initial investment . Featuring nine popular LED luminaire families , the Ledinaire range comprises of panel lights , downlights and batten designs , all covered by a three-year warranty and delivering a typical lifetime of 30,000 hours . The modern looking Ledinaire panel provides a comfortable diffused light . With a 3,200 lumen light output and a colour temperature of 4,000K , the panel is ideal for use in offices , classrooms , corridors and circulation areas . Recessed and surface mounted versions are also available . The recessed and surface mounted panels come in two colour temperatures , 3,000K and 4,000K , and are available in 600x600mm and 1,200x300mm versions .
The Ledinaire Batten and Ledinaire Waterproof are perfect for industry applications . Two versions of the Ledinaire Batten are available , both 1,200mm in length . The first with a single lamp provides a lumen output of 1,600 , whilst the twin lamp version provides a lumen output of 3,200 . The Waterproof luminaire comes in two lengths , 1,200mm and 1,500mm . The Ledinaire range also includes an ultra slim LED batten , Pentura Mini , which comes in four different lengths and two colour temperatures .
The Ledinaire downlight , for use in corridors , restrooms and circulation areas , is available in two colour temperatures and there is a choice of lumen output , either 800 or 1,800 . The Ledinaire family is completed with the Zadora recessed spot kit , including a replaceable LED lamp , and the ClearAccent recessed spot . Both are available in a variety of colour temperatures .
For further information visit : www . lighting . philips . co . uk
The modern looking Ledinaire panel is ideal for use in offices , classrooms , corridors and circulation areas .
10 | March 2017