New led emergency floodlight for hazardous and marine environments

摘要

A new floodlight combining maintenance free LED technology and a self-contained backup battery has been introduced by hazardous area lighting specialist Chalmit. The Solas is designed for use in both Zone 1 hazardous areas and harsh marine environments. Uniquely it provides the same level of light output under either normal or emergency conditions. This performance and durability offers a new solution for both lighting designers and engineers tasked with providing a safe working environment. Explained Chalmit Marketing Manager Gareth Bruce: The initial concept was to replace an existing emergency floodlight, the 261E. In this product the batteries were contained in a separate Ex e box. The use of LEDs and smart driver technology has allowed the complete solution to be contained within the luminaire enclosure. Not only is the Solas a more efficient,