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LIGHTING productsproductsOctron 800XL Eco and QuicktronicPowersense ballastsHalo adds LED recessed lighting3-in. and 4-in. aperture, miniaturerecessed lightingnetSelect 6-Port combination moduleOsram’s Octron 800XL Eco fluorescentlamps promise to last up to 50% longerthan conventional T8 lamps, and deliverhigher initial and maintained light levels,as well as improved colour rendition.System choices include: higher lightlevels, lower wattage systems or two-lampinstead of three-lamp systems. The lampsare available in 32W, 28W and 25Wversions. Meantime, high-efficiencyQuicktronic Powersense T5 fluorescentdimming ballasts operate linear T5s over a100% to 1% dimming range. The ballastsare compatible with low-voltage controls,powerline dimmers and line voltage from120V to 277V, simplifying the specificationand installation process.OSRAM SYLVANIAwww.sylvania.comGE 2-ft and 3-ft T8 Watt-MisersGE has launched 2-ft and 3-ft T8 Watt-Miser lamps. The 2-ft lamp providesvirtually the same light output as standardT8 lamps, says GE—3132 initial lumensand 41 system watts in a three-lampfixture. The 3-foot lamp offers nearly thesame light output as standard T8s—5024initial lumens and 58 system watts in athree-lamp fixture. These lamps deliver a24,000-hour rated life at 12 hours per startto extend the re-lamping cycle, as well as an80-85 CRI (colour rendering index): 80 forthe 5000K lamp, 82 for the 4100K lamp,85 for the 3500K and 85 for the 3000K.GE CONSUMER & INDUSTRIALwww.ge.comCooper Lighting has added LED recessedlighting to its Halo downlighting productline. Designed for commercial, hospitality,healthcare, retail and residential applications,this downlight provides improvedcolour quality, says Cooper, with a renderingof 80 CRI and a warm white colour temperature(3045K nominal). The virtuallymaintenance-free LED fixture delivers over600 lumens and can provide up to 50,000hours of life. For additional energy savings,the LED module is dimmable to about 15%using standard AC incandescent analoguedimmers, and about 5% with dimmersthat have a low-end trim adjustment. Thedownlight accepts a number of trim options,including a reflector, baffle and lensedshower trim.COOPER LIGHTINGwww.cooperlighting.comActiLume lighting control systemPhilips is offering a new lighting controlsystem called ActiLume. Consisting of acontroller, multi-sensor, remote controland Philips Advance-branded ballasts, thesystem is designedfor use in smallopen offices,meeting roomsand private officeapplications. Thecontroller andsensor are located right in the fixture itself;the touch of a service button on the system’ssensor unit serves to commission occupancysensing and daylight harvesting, allowingfor greater lighting control. Designedwithin a low-profile housing (the controlleris 7/8-in. high while the sensor is 5/8-in.high) for improved flexibility in new constructionapplications, ActiLume can driveup to nine ballasts per system while controllingup to two zones independently.PHILIPS www.philips.comJesco launched a new family of miniature(3-in. and 4-in. aperture) recessed ceilinglighting. The units meet spot, flood andasymmetric requirements for commercialand institutional installations. Allowing forfixed or adjustable aiming, the productsare also characterized by low-scale sizesthroughout a line of fully and semirecessedline- and low-voltage models. Thelight sources span MH, halogen and PARlamps in a range of wattages, and they’recUL listed for dry or damp locations.They’re constructed of lightweight castaluminum, and offer numerous snap-inplace,non-droop decorative trims, withfixed or adjustable aiming.JESCO LIGHTINGwww.jescolighting.comElectronic Instant Start BallastReduce your energy costs withSTANDARD’s low profile Gold LabelSeries of T8 electronic ballasts. These InstantStart ballasts operate more effectively andefficiently; consuming less energy thanRapid start systems. The Gold Label seriesof Electronic ballasts deliver high performancein alllighting applications.EnjoySTANDARD’S full product line offeringfrom 120 V to 347 V. For the ultimateenergy savings solution; use a STANDARDbrand T8 EarthSaver lamp and enjoythe savings and the piece of mind of theSTANDARD One System Warranty.STANDARD PRODUCTSwww.standardpro.comHubbell Wiring Systems’ netSelect 6-Port combinationmodule is a complete, structured wiringsystem for residential applications. The 3-in-1module fits into any netSelect enclosure and featuresa six-port, 110-style telephone panel, a six-port 1GhzCATV splitter and six-port Cat 5e component. Thismodule incorporates an expansion bay for the six-portnetSelect Cat 5e data kit, which allows data serviceto be added after initial installation. The module isdesigned for installations requiring basic, economicalconnectivity to appeal to builders, service providers,consultants, contractors and integrators.HUBBELL WIRING SYSTEMSwww.homeselect.net2-in. trade size MC cable fittingArlington’s new MC cable fitting inthe 2-in. trade size has a built-inend stop. It also comes with threeadditional end stop bushings thatcan accommodate differentlysized cable bundles. Whenrequired, using an end stopbushing is made to be fast andeasy because there’s no need to remove the strap—justloosen the screws and insert the bushing that worksbest with cable being installed. The zinc die-cast fittingis economical, costing less than most steel or malleableiron fittings. The fitting is CSA listed, and Arlingtonsays additional sizes are coming soon.ARLINGTONwww.aifittings.comMultiNet4 serial-to-Ethernet media converterThe latest addition to GEDigital Energy’s Multilinfamily of serial-to-Ethernetmedia converters is theMultiNet4, which offersfour independently configurableserial ports and an integrated four-portEthernet switch. Hardened to withstand utility andindustrial environments for secure and reliable LANconnectivity, the unit can connect up to 128 serialModbus devices—a feature that eliminates complexwiring and the need for additional communicationsconverters. The serial ports can be set to work atdifferent speeds and with different Modbus TCPport settings. The product provides a security toolkit,including authentication and encryption, remoteaccess and password control, port security, and eventlogging and alarming of unauthorized access.GE DIGITAL ENERGYwww.gemultilin.comElectric panel heatersECO-heater’s electricpanel heaters offerout-of-the-way wallmounting and promiselow-cost heating. Usingconvection technology,heat is mainly generatedbehind the heater inthe space between thepanel and the wall,leading to an updraftof heat that’s circulatedinto the room. This principle of convection meansthat about 90% of the heat comes from the backof the panel, while only 10% is radiated from thefront of the panel. The ECO-heater is designed as analternative to conventional space heaters, and heatsan entire room using the same electricity as four100W light bulbs.ECO-HEATERwww.eco-heater.com26 • november/december 2008 • www. mag.com