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SPOTLIGHT LIGHTING Product Spotlight: Lighting R #105 Motorized exam luminaire offers fl exibility, fosters comfort
The ideal healthcare room takes into account patient and caregiver interaction, privacy, ef- fi ciency and accessibility, and lighting plays a critical role with each of these consider- ations. Combining different lighting types in combination with varying levels of illumina- tion creates an environment that is not monotonous, more stimulating and less tiring on the eyes. Kenall's new MedMaster™ Motorized Exam luminaire delivers fl exibility in ambient lighting. The bi-directional motorized
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Corelite introduces Class E LED luminaire
For more than a decade, Corelite has provided premium quality luminaries with an unmatched blend of performance and aesthetics. The Class E maintains this dedica- tion to quality and performance in a new budget-conscious package. With numerous confi gura- tions achieving a minimum of 85-percent luminaire effi - ciency, the hinged-doorframe design provides excellent
lumen transmission while providing tool-less and safe-maintenance access. A one-piece open-cell gasket seals the doorframe around the fi xture eliminating light leaks and prevent- ing dirt and dust build-up. The Class E is avail- able in an incredibly shallow 3 ¼" housing depth and is available in T5, T5HO, T8 and LED. Perfectly suited for healthcare, the Class E offers all benefi ts reserved for applications with twice the budget.
exam system features from 0° to 50° rota- tion, precise position control and operates remotely via a wall or handheld controller. A variety of LED and halogen lamp options pro- vide the focused, high-intensity illumination, while the fi xture's fl uorescent lamps simulta- neously deliver quality ambient lighting to maintain patient comfort. Kenall's motorized exam unit is sealed for infection control and carries an NSF2 listing, enabling it to withstand even the most rigorous
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Fabric framing system provides light diffusion, acoustic improvements
LIGHTFRAME, a fabric framing system, features wrinkle-free, high-quality architec- tural fabrics biaxially stretched over a light, modular frame system. Mod- ules are seamless — less than 10mm apart — to ensure continuous, diffused, natural or artifi cial light while improving the qual- ity of room acoustics.
LIGHTFRAME offers multiple fabrics with varying degrees of light diffusion to provide specifi ed amounts of bright and useful, but not intense, light. It can be utilized in multiple ceiling or wall applica- tions, from uniform light-transmissive ceil- ings, wall panels and illuminated exterior canopies to acoustic ceilings, membrane structures and façade concepts.
R #108 LUXADD introduces Express T5 Retrofi t Kit series
New, patented technology from LUXADD allows for easy retrofi tting of older, less- effi cient fl uorescent lighting systems to T5, a leader in
energy effi ciency and lighting quality. The T5 saves up to 73 percent on lighting energy and reduces a company's carbon footprint up to 60 per- cent. LUXADD'S Express T5
Retrofi t Kit for T12 & T8 pays for itself with labor and en- ergy savings within one year. It continues to reduce lighting energy bills for facilities by up to 73 percent every year.
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MaxLite unveils T5 'Watt Saver' fl uorescents Building on its complete line of energy-effi cient fl uorescent lamps, MaxLite unveils the new T5 "Watt Saver"
Fluorescents for commercial environ- ments, including hospitals. The fl uores- cents enable Energy Service Companies and other organizations to signifi cantly reduce overall power consumption and lamp effi cacy in large projects seek- ing LEED Certifi cation. MaxLite's T5 Fluorescents, which are approximately 40-percent smaller than T8 lamps and 60-percent smaller than T12 lamps, offer a full spectrum of light with three color temperatures and a high-color rendering index. The T5 Fluorescents save up to 50 to 70 percent in energy costs while extending lamp life to 20,000 hours with up to 94-percent lumen maintenance.
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Avonia Vanity adds style to small hospital spaces The Avonia Vanity fi xture by Healthcare Lighting provides a stylish way to light small but important spaces like hand- wash sinks for hospital caregivers and staff. The curved aluminum extruded housing is designed to be both ap- pealing and rugged. The housing pivots through more than 60 degrees to easily direct light where needed. Various Avonia versions are available to address multi-station hand sinks or provide complementary fi xtures for other applications in the room. Both LED and T5 fl uorescent versions are available with tab rotor system for easy lamp installation.
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