Electronic control gear for lighting: probably the greatest advances in lighting technology have related to electronics over the past few years. Control gear has affected where and lamp sources can be used and thrown up a few problems of its own
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The biggest opportunities for lighting manufacturers lies in elctronics, particularly control gear incorporting electronics. Electronic fluorescent starters can provide flicker-free starting, and developments in electronic ballasts have increased the use of compact fluorescent sources. Discharge lamps require high voltage pulses to establish the arc, and electronic ballasts can be used with high frequency lamps, to improve performance.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1995
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Installation and use of lighting controls
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Lighting controls can cover many systems from a wall switch dimmer to pc-controlled systems integrated with other building applications. They aim to ensure that lighting is used only when it is required to to create scene setting. However there is the disadvantage that more wiring may be required when a system is first installed.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1995
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Lighting up with digital control
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Demand for lighting controls is expected to rise to 2.18 bil US dollars by 2006, from 1.68 bil US dollars in 1999, according to Frost & Sullivan. The increase is attributed to demand for improved quality lighting and energy efficiency. The benefits of digital over analogue systems are discussed.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2001
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