The EssentialWhite series is designed to deliver the inherent advantages of LED sources for common white light applications that don't require sophisticated control systems. The product series incorporates Philips' knowledge of LED technology, efficient LED drivers, mechanical and thermal engineering, optics and binning management - providing "easy-to-use LED solutions that meet specifier-grade standards". In line with a growing number of standards and mandates, the products comply with the California Energy Commission's 2005 Energy Efficiency Standard Title 24.
Launching at the ARC Show:
eW Downlight SM Powercore - a sleek, competitively priced downlight for general illumination. Unlike typically larger, surface mount downlights using conventional sources, its low-profile housing allows for easy and unobtrusive installation in wide-ranging interior environments, says the company. Powered by line voltage and using standard mounting hardware, eW Downlight SM Powercore offers a solution to the common challenges associated with installing fixtures into shallow recess depths. It measures 7.5 x 7.5 x 2" (190 x 190 x 50mm) and is available in colour temperatures of 2700k and 4000k.
eW Profile Powercore - a low-profile, linear fixture for common under-cabinet, task lighting and display case applications. Powered by line voltage, it consumes just 6W of energy per foot and can support a run of up to 50ft on a single circuit. At 7/8" (22mm) thick and 1 ½" (38mm) wide, the fixture is easily and discretely installed to illuminate work surfaces in both commercial and residential settings, says the company. It is available in 11" (279mm), 21" (533mm), and 41" (1041mm) lengths and in colour temperatures of 2700k and 4000k.
A company statement adds: "As part of a broad range of high efficiency lighting solutions offered by Philips, EssentialWhite luminaries represent an energy efficient, long life, durable LED solution which is also free of concerns surrounding radiated heat and UV emission. They are therefore well suited for areas where conventional light sources are impractical, such as tight or heat-sensitive spaces, vibration-prone environments, and where frequent maintenance and lamp replacement are undesirable."
eW Downlight SM Powercore and eW Profile Powercore are slated for general availability in March 2008.
(Claire Beeson)
