To quote Mark Twain, “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated”
Whilst preparing for this year’s EuroLED show, 4th-5th June 2008, I fell over a video summarizing last year’s event. Of particular interest to us is the number of times that our products were shown. This is confirmation that our range is indeed innovative and of interest to the wider electronics community.
The video is only around 3 minutes long so sit back and enjoy.
Following a recent study at D. G. Controls Ltd, the LED version of the MIH Traffic Light and the SBU Single Colour Unit has been upgraded by fitting a plain polished lens plate, in preference to the ribbed lens previously fitted.
Given the application of the unit, and it’s directional characteristics, the new lens was trialled to establish whether this focussed more of the light in the forward direction than the ribbed lens was achieving. Whilst already a high light output unit, just by changing the lensing the measured output increased by a further 700%.
Firmly established as a top-seller in the deegee portfolio, the SBU/LED, and the MIH/2U/LED and MIH/3U/LED are used in a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. Being ingress protected to IP65, and moulded from a robust polycarbonate, they offer an ideal solution where larger multi-status indication is required.
Multi-status indication from the same beacon is sometimes necessary due to restrictions on space. deegee has long had in its portfolio the MFE multi-function beacon, an LED beacon which has 360º viewing.
A single MFE LED beacon can give 8 different warning signals, switchable externally. Offering pulsed, wig-wag and chasing patterns, in several styles and flash rates, these beacons are well-suited to applications where low current draw is essential, the AC version drawing just 26mA at 230V and 45mA at 115V.
Available as a dual-voltage 115/230V AC and 12/24V DC unit, and in colours red, amber, green, blue and clear, the MFE is extremely versatile. The ABS base with polycarbonate lens is rated to IEC Protection Class IP65, making MFE equally effective in indoor, outdoor and dusty environments.
Causing a huge amount of interest at Hannover Messe 2007 was the new 3-colour LED Beacon (SBU/UNI-LED/Red/Amber/Green) from deegee.
Using sets of LEDs which allow Red, Amber or Green signals from the same unit, the beacon is perfect where space is at a premium. Ideally suited to the R and the U housing from the deegee range, the low profile of the unit and directional focus of the light is well-suited to traffic management, automatic car-washes, roller shutter doors, car-park barrier systems, and more. The U housing is the now familiar and extremely popular traffic light product from deegee. Made from heavy duty UV-stabilised black polycarbonate, and fitted with a hood, the SBU/UNI-LED/Red/Amber/Green features a Fresnel lens which focuses the light, giving long-range visibility. Rated to IEC Protection Class IP65, SBU/UNI-LED/Red/Amber/Green is supplied with all the relevant fixings, allowing use singly or in groups of 2 or more beacons and sounders. SBU/UNI-LED/Red/Amber/Green is available in DC 24V and AC 115 - 230V.
The 3-Colour LED Beacon is also available in the R Housing as a DC 24V unit. Designated SBR/UNI-LED/Red/Amber/Green, the R Housing is only 92mm tall, the low profile being extremely popular where space is limited. Combining the 3 colours into one unit perfectly fits the brief for minimal foot-print.
D. G. Controls has incorporated three products into one for its latest beacon upgrade
The IPN range of small LED panel boxes from D.G. Controls has been enhanced by the introduction of a STOP/GO variant. This has been designed specifically for traffic management in warehousing units, to advise when it is safe for pedestrians to cross, but is now also being used in automated industrial plants, and car-parks.
IPN STOP/GO is fitted with high brightness LEDs, with an operating life typically in excess of 100,000 hours.
It is bright enough to be read in bright sunlight, and measuring just 200mm x 150mm x 80mm deep, the IPN STOP/GO panel box is ideal for applications where the text needs to be readable from a distance, but where space is limited.
The housing is manufactured from UV-stabilised polycarbonate, and rated to IEC Protection Class IP65, ensuring it is fit for use inside and outside.
IPN STOP/GO is available in 24V DC and in 115V AC and 230V AC versions.
Mounting brackets are available which fix the panel box to a vertical wall, and a new mounting system has been developed for use with the IPN range, which enables fixing to a post.