Monday, April 21, 2008

LED Hazard Warning Lamp Runs for 4,728 Hours

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — April 7th, 2008 — LEDtronics® announces its LED Hazard warning lamps (BRA304 series). The BRA304 series LED lamp, which operates on 6 volts DC, has a Quick Disconnect type T 3¼ 9mm single-contact bayonet base that mounts directly into industry-standard hazard roadside flashing light socket. With the 100,000-hour life of LEDs, the BRA304 series LED lamp offers 20 times the life of a conventional filament road danger lamp. The BRA304 series will light for six months and 17 days or 197 days (4,728 hours) on twin 6-volt DC batteries in flashing mode.

The BRA304 series LED lamp will light up at 4.2 volts DC with optimal light output at 6 volts DC. BRA304 series LED lamp can be used in road hazard units with steady light on or works with flashing circuit units. The BRA304 series LED lamp is made of four 5mm, 595nn peek wave Yellow LEDs that are positioned to work with the reflectivity prismatic lens in the standard hazard roadside flashing light.

Battery powered Hazard roadside flashing light units can be found on motorways, road construction sites indicating road closures, or to warn motorists of the approaching hazard of a maintenance work area.

The list price for BRA304 LED lamp is $5.65 each. Large-quantity discounts are available for qualified distributors. Availability is stock to 6 weeks. The BRA304 LED lamp carries a three-year limited warranty.

For additional information on how to incorporate energy-saving, long-life BRA304 LED lamps into your hazard roadside flashing light units, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail at; webmaster@ledtronics.com or postal mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website at: www.ledtronics.com.

Read the datasheet online at: http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=740


Monday, April 21, 2008

Flashing LED Solar Powered Safety Bike Light

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — March 25, 2008 — LEDtronics® announces its latest solar-powered LED safety light for outdoor evening activities, such as bicycling, walking, jogging and inline skating. Now any outdoorsman can carry an extra measure of security into the backcountry or when battling for a spot on the concrete jungle, with a new compact and lightweight Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light.

Time and time again traffic safety studies have shown that bicyclists experience higher safety rates with the use of lights that make them more visible to motorists, during both the day and night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s statistics, 33 percent of bicyclist fatalities in 2002 occurred between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. A more recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 22% of bicyclist fatalities in 2006 occurred between 6 pm and 9 pm—the most during the day, while 18% took place between 9 pm and midnight.

The most common advice given by biking magazines and websites: “If you’re riding at night, you absolutely should use a flashing red rear light.” They all agree that bicycle reflectors are not sufficient for safety. Some states have even enacted laws to that effect. Maine, for example, requires bicyclists to have a headlight and red taillight visible from at least 500 feet when riding at night.

The Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light by LEDtronics® is just the unit for this purpose. It is very compact, yet it produces a repeating flash that can be seen from up to 2,000 feet away, depending on atmospheric conditions and line of sight. The red flasher is a great safety multitasker. In addition to its primary use on a bike, this unit is ideal for children while walking home from school at dusk. It is indispensable for campers, hikers, skiers, bicyclists and even boaters, since it is waterproof to a depth of three feet. Use it as a personal marker by attaching it to your jacket or belt at night. You can mark your tent or dangerous areas around the campsite. Keep one in your emergency kit at home or one in the glove box of your car in case of fire, flood or earthquake, so that you can use it as a signaling device.

Best of all, this bright flashing unit needs no batteries and is eco-friendly. It sports a built-in solar rechargeable Ni-MH battery that will last up to 5 years (subject to environmental conditions and usage). The unit comes with a red lens and two red 5mm LEDs that flash continuously at a frequency of 200±10 times per minute for over 10 hours, and on only 3-5 hours of daylight charging time. It has both a vibrating sensor and a lighting sensor, switching—it lights after dark and stays off in daylight, and if no vibration is sensed, it is set to switch off.

The LEDtronics® Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light, series SLR-BIKE, is lightweight, weighing only 1.6 ounces—easy to carry on the person. It is also compact, measuring 50mm wide x 65mm high x 30mm deep. Its polycarbonate construction is fully weatherproof. It is easily mounted on any bicycle with the provided mounting clamps, using just a screwdriver. Once installed, it is incredibly low-maintenance.

The Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light part number SLR-BIKE-RED-001 is available for $16.95 per unit. Discounts are available for large purchases. Availability is stock. First-time large production quantities are available to customers in 4-6 weeks.

For complete technical specifications or for large purchases of the Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light, contact LEDtronics® toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail at webmaster@ledtronics.com or mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website at www.ledtronics.com.

The Flashing LED Solar-Powered Safety Bike Light direct website link is:
http://www.ledtronics.com/ds/SLR-bike-red-001/


Friday, April 18, 2008

Sealed Tube LED Light Strips Mountable in Many Versatile Applications

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — June 29th, 2006 — LEDtronics® announces TBL3xx Series Sealed Tube LED Light Strips that offers great illumination in many versatile applications. The TBL3xx series tube LED comes in a water clear lens. It provides great looking illumination on applications such as RVs, buses, trains, task lighting, under cabinets, concealed lighting, edge lighting, cubicles, marine recreation applications, retail store displays, and more.

The construction of a sturdy UV-resistant polycarbonate housing over the LED tube provides increased protection and shielding against many environmental effects allowing you to place these light tubes in locations where typical lights would be more vulnerable to the elements. Furthermore, TBL3xx series tubes come in a variety 6”, 12”, 24”, and 48” lengths to fit in many different locations, tight enclosures and spaces.

These clear LED Tube Lights come in 6000K Pure White and 3000K Warm White colors all operating at 12V. Both whites use .96 Watts for the 6” model, 2.16 Watts for 12”, 3.84 Watts for 24”, and 7.68 Watts for 48” lengths. Pure white 6000K LEDs give off 52 Lumens at 6” lengths, 116 Lumens at 12”, 206 Lumens at 24”, and 413 Lumens at 48” sizes. Warm white 3000K LEDs radiate 40 Lumens for 6”, 89 Lumens at 12”, 158 Lumens at 24”, and 317 Lumens at 48” length sizes.Along with each LED Tube Strip, is a mounting clip (MTG-CLIP-STP-001) that snaps onto the back of the tube. Two clips are provided per foot of tubing. Each clip has a location for a self tapping screw that allows you to mount the LED tubing in many possible locations.

Solid-state design renders LEDs impervious to shock, vibration, frequent switching, and environmental extremes. With an average life span of 100,000-plus hours (11 years), LED lamps operate more than 20 times longer than the equivalent incandescent lamp! Savings from reduced maintenance costs and downtime quickly return the capital investment expenditure! LED lamps produce almost no heat and require 80% - 90% less operating power than equivalent incandescents, making them as friendly to the environment as they are to the operating budget.

Founded in 1983, LEDtronics® leads where others only follow when it comes to designing, manufacturing and packaging state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the world’s constantly changing lighting needs. Our inventive product line encompasses an array of direct incandescent lamp replacement Based LEDs, low-cost snap-in and relampable Panel Mount LEDs, high intensity sunlight-visible Discrete LEDs, PCB LEDs circuit board status indicators, surface mount diodes SMT LEDs, full-spectrum rainbow RGB LEDs and Infra-Red (IR) LEDs.

Prices for TBL3xx Series Sealed Tube LED Lights retail from $26.95 to $108.35 depending on length. Large quantity discounts are available. Availability is stock to 4 – 6 weeks for special requirements. TBL3xx LEDs carry a 3-year limited warranty.

For additional information on how to incorporate LED Tube Lights into your product designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail at webmaster@ledtronics.com or mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website at http://www.ledtronics.com.

Read the datasheet on line at URL: http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=618


Thursday, April 17, 2008

DC-to-DC Dimmer for LED Lighting Products

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — November 19, 2007 — LEDtronics® announces the release of its new DC-to-DC Dimmer for LED Lighting Products, supporting 5VoltsDC to 40VoltsDC applications—up to 2Amps or 24Watts—LEDtronics Part Number LED-DIMMER-001. The LED Dimmer makes it possible to dim all 5VoltsDC to 40VoltsDC LED products such as LED strip lights, LED bulbs and LED floodlights. Since LEDs draw much less current than traditional incandescent bulbs one had to buy a special high-end electronic dimmer to control the desired light levels for their LED lighting application. The DC-to-DC LED Dimmer is ideal to use for all your 12VoltsDC LED products, mix-and-match LED light strips and LED bulbs, maximum load per DC-to-DC Dimmer is 24Watts. The LED Dimmer will enhance your architectural low power high-benefit lighting designs. Here’s an extra advantage in using an LED dimmer: by lowering the current to the LED, you extend the life of the LED.

LED dimming range is 0-100% of input. Input Voltage can be any DC Voltage between 5VoltsDC and 40VoltsDC. Dimmer output Voltage is continuously adjustable between zero and full-on. LED Dimmers operate on minimal no-load current (10-15mA). Power dissipation of the LED dimmer’s drive circuitry is less than 0.7Watts. No extra load is added to the lighting circuit, current draw is only 10-15mA. Not for use with inductive devices such as motors, etc.

No special configuration is needed. LED Dimmer can drive up to 2000 Standard White discrete LEDs or 50 High-Flux LEDs. One unit can dim the supplied power for an entire lighting channel or up to 2Amps, 24Watts maximum of LED bulbs, floodlights, tube lights and light strips. The LED Dimmer can be used with 12VoltsDC solar power systems or connect directly to 120VoltsAC-to-12VoltsDC transformers. The size is 2.3inches (58mm) long by 1.9inches (48mm) wide by 1.1inches (28mm) high (excluding knob). Comes in an industry-standard hockey puck package designed for panel installation, rack installation, or stand-alone use.

Founded in 1983, LEDtronics® leads where others only follow when it comes to designing, manufacturing and packaging state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the world’s constantly changing lighting needs. Our inventive product line encompasses an array of direct incandescent lamp replacement Based LED bulbs, low-cost snap-in and relampable Panel Mount LEDs, high intensity sunlight-visible Discrete LEDs, PCB LED circuit board status indicators, surface mount diodes SMT LEDs, full-spectrum rainbow RGB LEDs and infrared (IR) LEDs.

The price of one DC-to-DC LED Dimmer is $59.95. OEM and MRO large quantity discounts are available. Availability is stock to 4 - 6 weeks. LEDtronics LED Dimmer carries a two-year limited warranty. For additional information on how to incorporate our LED Dimmer into your architectural lighting designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail at webmaster@LEDtronics.com or postal mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website at: www.LEDtronics.com.

Read the product datasheet online at: http://www.ledtronics.com/Products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=1687


Thursday, April 17, 2008

R30 LED Floodlight, Indoor/Outdoor Bulb Provides Energy Savings in Up-light and Down-light Applications

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — July 17, 2007 — LEDtronics® announces its latest generation of R30 LED Reflector spotlight bulbs. These direct incandescent replacement bulbs combine advanced Light Emitting Diode (LED) technologies, standard 25mm Edison bases and light optimizing designs to produce vivid light. R30 LED bulbs are available in five light emitting angles (15°, 20°, 30°, 40° and 95°) and in 120 volts AC. Other voltages from 12V to 240V—AC or DC—are available for qualified customers.

With a power draw of only 4.5Watts the savings add up quickly. R30 LED colors available are Warm White 3000 Kelvin, Pure White 5500Kelvin, Cool White 8000Kelvin, 633nm Red, 592nm Yellow, 525nm Aqua Green and 470nm Blue. Infrared lamps are offered in wavelengths of 850nm, 880nm and 940nm.Having LED operating lives of up to eleven years and seven sunlight-visible LED light colors—as well as infrared—from which to select, solid-state R30 LED bulbs are the practical and economical way for architects, display designers, visual merchandisers, entertainment designers and other lighting professionals to integrate ornamental illumination into what were formerly maintenance-intensive applications.

Furthermore, an LED cluster lamp continues to provide light even if one or more emitters fail—unlike when the filament fails in an incandescent bulb. R30 LED bulbs are designed to perform well in systems subjected to voltage dips or surges. Integrated current-limited resistors ensure that no circuit modifications are required.Colored lenses or filters are not needed since LEDs emit colored light that is determined by the composition of the semiconductor material comprising the diode. Intensity and color remain stable over the lamp's life. LED technology is an energy-efficient light source; saving 80% – 90% of energy costs compared to a 55- or 65Watt incandescent R30 lamp.

Because LEDs use very little energy and are virtually maintenance-free the cost savings are substantial. Solid-state design renders LEDs impervious to electrical and mechanical shock, vibration, frequent switching and environmental extremes. With an average lifespan of 100,000-plus hours (11 years)—up to 50,000 hours for white LEDs—LED bulbs operate reliably year after year and are appropriate for many energy-saving utilizations.

R30 LED bulbs are the ideal solution for decorative and nighttime task-lighting applications including large message panels, billboards, scoreboards, time-and-temperature signs, arcade machines, casino accent lighting, theme-and-amusement parks, stage lighting, carnivals, theaters, as uplights/downlights for wall-washing, tree-washing, and other decorative lighting. R30 LED bulbs can be used as individual pixels in large dot-matrix screens, digital time/temperature signs, or full-color display screens.

Prices for R30 LED bulbs range from $82.74 to $154.74 each depending on LED technology and LED color. Large quantity discounts are available. Availability is stock to 4 – 6 weeks for special requirements. R30 LED bulbs carry a three-year limited warranty. For additional information on how to incorporate R30 LED bulbs into your product designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail at webmaster@ledtronics.com or postal mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Ask for data sheet log #140. Visit our website at www.ledtronics.com.

Read the datasheet online at: http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=681


Thursday, April 17, 2008

New High-Power LED MR16 Bulbs Consuming Three Watts for 12VAC/DC & 24VDC Systems

By LEDtronics, Inc.

TORRANCE, CA — November 29, 2007 — LEDtronics introduces an addition to its line of drop-in replacement MR16-styled LED bulbs: High-powered 3Watt LED MR16 bulbs. These new 3Watt MR16 LED bulbs have two big advantages over other MR16 LED bulbs. First, they are engineered to handle the variations in voltages that may accompany “noisy” or “dirty” AC or DC power supplies, eliminating potential burnout from incoming voltage that is higher than the lamp’s capacity. Second, the new 3Watt MR16 bulbs eliminate the need to stock a variety of LED MR16 bulbs to coordinate with different voltages that power supplies of 12Volt AC/DC – 24Volt DC may present, simplifying procurement and inventory procedures.

High-powered 3Watt LED MR16 bulbs (Series Number MR16-3W) have the following characteristics; bi-pin bases just like standard incandescent MR16 bulbs, and light outputs of 102.9 lumens using only 2.6Watts with 12Volts DC, 120.6lumens using only 3.7Watts with 12Volts AC, and 140.7 lumens using only 3.8Watts with 24Volts DC. The bulb features three High-Power LEDs and is offered in Cool White (6500 Kelvin) and Warm White (3000 Kelvin) color temperatures. Both Warm and Cool Whites are offered in 61° beam angles (2?½). With factory approval, MR16-3W bulbs may be ordered in other LED colors, voltages and beam angles. MR16-3W bulbs carry a three-year limited warranty. Unlike halogen MR16 lamps that create potentially damaging heat and have caused fires when accidentally in contact with other objects, LED-sourced MR16-3W bulbs generate less heat while operating and pose no threat to the objects they are illuminating or their surroundings. Lighting professionals, architects, industrial designers and maintenance departments will find these MR16-3W lamps to be excellent solutions for their maintenance-free and low-voltage applications. MR16-3W lamps are commonly used for accent, task, and display lighting, track lighting in museums, jewelry stores, and hotels. They are excellent for both residential lighting situations and entertainment venues like theaters, restaurants, and theme parks.

With an average White LED lifespan of up to 50,000-hours (five years), LEDs operate reliably year after year. Solid-state design renders LEDs impervious to electrical and mechanical shock, vibration, frequent switching and environmental fluctuation. Integrated current-limited resistors prevent short-circuiting. LED lamps use only 10%-20% of the energy consumed by equivalent incandescent lamps. When combined with their maintenance-free operation this results in substantial cost savings.

The price of an MR16-3W LED bulb is $47.04 each. Discounts are available for large quantity orders. Availability is stock to 4-6 weeks for special requirements. For additional information, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, e-mail webmaster@ledtronics.com or mail at LEDtronics Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505. Visit our website at www.LEDtronics.com.

Read the product datasheet online at: http://www.ledtronics.com/products/ProductsDetails.aspx?WP=1697