Dialight recently announced the debut of its new ultra-durable 480V Passive Power Supply, offering higher energy efficiency to outperform conventional switch mode power supply (SMPS) technology in high-voltage applications. The new 480V Passive Power Supply debuts on the 18,000-lumen package and will become the standard power supply used on every new Dialight fixture designed for…
Banner’s heavy-duty stainless steel LED lights provide superior protection from extremely harsh conditions
Banner Engineering introduces a stainless steel version of its WLC60 heavy-duty LED lights. Designed for use in extremely harsh conditions, the WLC60SS protects against caustic solutions, acids and detergents often found in food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical, chemical and marine applications. For enhanced chemical resistance, the WLC60SS is available with either a durable polycarbonate window…
Vaisala’s Dr. Ryan Said receives inaugural HMEI Award for Young Engineers
This inaugural award recognizes Dr. Said’s work on mastering hardware and software solutions in the development and implementation of Vaisala’s global lightning detection network, which generates the commercial Global Lightning Dataset GLD360. The network provides real-time lightning data for accurate and early detection and tracking of severe weather. The Award for Young Engineers is presented…
Easy-to-install obstruction lighting system
The IFH-1710 is a complete red LED obstruction lighting system. The single-cable installed system meets FAA AC 70/7460-1K requirements. The system features photocell, GPS, and field replaceable circuit boards. A wireless GPS-based flash synchronizer is configurable with competitor devices. The flash rate is adjustable for 20 or 30 fpm while the duty cycle adjusts for…
Red flashing obstruction light includes infrared
Intended for illuminating wind turbines, this LED light is integrated with 2,000 cd visible red flashing output and night vision goggle compatibility from an IR light. As a stand-alone device, it combines photocell, power supply, and monitoring. Lightweight and easy to install, the L-450-864 G complies with FAA AC 70/7460-1K, IICAO Annex 14, volume 1…
Dialight launches hazardous area LED with integrated wireless controls
Dialight, a manufacturer of LED lighting technology introduced the a Class I Div 2 certified LED lighting system featuring advanced integrated wireless controls. The new SafeSite High Bay with Wireless Control system offers a simple and secure touch-screen management interface that provides maximum lighting control and energy efficiency for both indoor and outdoor hazardous applications, such…
DTS launches LED tubular lighting and floodlights for hazardous locations
DTS, a leading Thomas & Betts global brand for hazardous lighting and cabinets, now offers emergency lighting, linear tubular lighting and floodlights with the efficiency and durability of light-emitting diode (LED) technology. DTS is well recognized in the burgeoning IEC hazardous location market, and all three fixtures offer ATEX or IECex Zone 1 certifications. “The…
Dialight introduces obstruction light with 10-year warranty
Dialight, a leader in LED lighting technology, has unveiled the first Class I, Div. 1 LED SafeSite High Bays to come with a 10-year full performance warranty. Featuring Dialight’s latest world class in-house designed power supply, the SafeSite LED High Bay improvements mark a major step forward in lighting reliability in hazardous area environments. This…
Dialight launches SafeSite integrated LED obstruction lighting system
Dialight today launched its new Class I Div 2 certified FAA-approved SafeSite Integrated LED Obstruction Lighting System for medium intensity installations. Designed for signaling on smokestacks in petrochemical, power generation, pharmaceutical, and other hazardous locations, the complete system includes Dialight’s patented CID2 certified SafeSite L-864/L-865 dual red/white flash head, CID2 certified L-810 red side markers,…
Vaisala releases the Advanced Total Lightning sensor
Vaisala has introduces its Advanced Total Lightning sensor, the LS7002, offering the latest in precision lightning technology. It is the first, non-VHF, lightning detection sensor to detect Total Lightning and, at the same time, correctly differentiate between cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning. The sensor is intended to operate as part of a network to provide real-time data…
NextEnergy presents two $10,000 Advanced Energy Innovation Awards to Inmatech and Arborlight
Editor’s note: The products developed by the new companies here will use electrical power, some generated by wind, more efficiently. NextEnergy, a Detroit-based advanced energy technology accelerator awarded two $10,000 Advanced Energy Innovation Awards at the Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest (GLEQ) Entrepreneur Connect 2013 event on June 18 in Lansing. Entrepreneur Connect, now it its…
International Tower Lighting obstruction light has field-replaceable components
The IFH-1710 from International Tower Lighting uses LED technology and advanced optics in its red-light wind obstruction lighting system. The IFH-1710 connects with a single cable for ease of installation and meets FAA AC 70/7460-1K requirements. GPS flash synchronization comes standard and configures to match the flash rates of competitors. The lighting system has field-replaceable…
Flash Technology obstruction light uses latest LED technology
The 370i Vanguard wind-obstruction light from Flash Technology provides improvements over previous generations by using the latest LED technology. With more intelligent features, ensuring longer life and easier installation, the Vanguard 370i is a leader in wind obstruction lighting, the company says. By-pass circuitry and monitoring prevents string failures and allows the loss of individual…
Dialight’s Vigilant series L-864 LED Beacon achieves FAA Certification for wind market offering
Dialight, global manufacturer of LED lighting technology, recently announced its Vigilant Series L-864 LED medium-intensity beacon system has achieved FAA certification for wind turbine applications per the FAA’s AC 70/7460-1K specifications for wind turbine farms. Unlike competing systems comprised of separate components, the Dialight Vigilant system features an integrated GPS controller and complete monitoring system…
Windpower 2013 Photoblog: Day Two
Windpower Engineering and Development staff thoroughly enjoyed the second day of AWEA’s Windpower 2013 conference. The crowd picked up, and there was a lot to see. This is the second of three photoblogs from the exhibition. If your company would like to be featured Wednesday, just tweet me: @wtwh_renewables. Here is today’s batch of featured…
What are obstruction lights in the wind industry?
Although obstruction lighting on wind turbines is critical for safety, wind-farm owners and operators are looking for new ways to keep this necessary component cost effective. To do so, a growing trend is toward lights that consume little power, don’t weight much, and are easy to install. Another trend is using lights that minimize the…
How segmented lightning diverters improve blade protection
Allen Hall, President, Pinnacle Lightning Protection LLC, www.pinnaclelightning.com Greg Shine, President, Shine Wire Products Inc., www.shinewire.com Lightning damage to wind-turbine blades is one of the most frustrating and expensive in-service issues confronting operators today. Damaged blades lead to costly and time-consuming repairs and extended periods of down-time. Over the last several years, the wind community and lightning researchers have studied lightning…
LED dimmer connects to serial networks for low-V control
Industrial automation manufacturer says its compact Network LED Dimmer, a solid-state and networkable device, uses pulse width modulation (PWM) to control LED brightness (0 to 100%) for 9 to 30 Vdc constant voltage LED lighting assemblies such as lamps, bulbs, strips, ropes, and bars. Used alone or teamed with other dimmers, the Network LED device…
Obstruction light more compact for simpler installation
FTS 370i for wind turbines includes: Provides compact design for simple installation and maintenance Patent pending omni-directional light collector allows for a more accurate mode change regardless of turbine orientation Multiple flash character options Rugged GPS receiver for wind-turbine applications Patented, community friendly Fresnel optics Radar interface capable Products certified through ETL/FAA, CSA, and CE…
LED obstruction lights pay their way with energy efficiency and reliability
Jeff Jacobs/Director of Technical Support/Hughey & Phillips/www.hugheyandphillips.com Ever since nighttime aviation became practical in the early 1930s, obstruction lighting has been a necessary safety feature to prevent midair collisions with tall structures. Incandescent lights were the technology of the day and are still common fixtures in the growing wind-energy industry where they are mounted on…