DG Controls launches the latest addition to its deegee beacon range, the new ULP-LED beacon
ULP-LED has a full 360degree all-round and 180degree all-over viewing angle, but uses less than 1/6th of the power of the equivalent filament lamp version. Available as either a static (SB/ULP-LED) or a pulsed (PS/ULP-LED) beacon, both types are available for AC (dual voltage 115/230V) , and 12V or 24V DC voltage.
The low power consumption makes it the ideal choice where power is at a premium, or where heat output is a problem, for instance in a confined space.
Using the latest Superflux LEDs, which have a 90degree viewing angle, the ULP-LED beacon is the perfect combination of excellent light coverage and low-profile format.
ULP-LED would typically be mounted in the low profile R (SBR or PSR/ULP-LED) or S (SBS or PSS/ULP-LED) heavy-duty cast aluminium housings.
However, for a recent rail maintenance project, Inelmatic NV requested the robust W housing.
This has the same low profile lens as the R series of beacons, but mounts onto the black polycarbonate base, which has formed cable entries on each side.
The siting of the beacons meant that clearance was restricted, but at only 150mm overall height, and given the light output through the sides of the lens, the SBW/ULP-LED proved to be the ideal beacon for the contract.
An added feature of the ULP-LED is that it can be combined with a sounder module to offer a chime, mono or pulsed audible signal.
This adds only 8mm to the total height of the unit.
All of the deegee housings mentioned are rated to IEC Protection Class IP65.
The newest addition to the deegee range of low energy beacons is the long life SB_/CFT
Fitting the E, G, H, J, K and T deegee housings, the SB_/CFT is a great solution for applications where low power consumption is essential, but without compromise on brightness. Using a fluorescent lamp, which has a life of around 10,000 operating hours, the reduced maintenance schedule makes the SB_/CFT ideal for more remote locations.
The 11W lamp draws over 5 x less current at 230V AC, than the equivalent brightness filament lamp, for the same light output.
* All the deegee enclosures are rated to IEC Protection Class IP65, apart from the SBG/CFT which is rated to IP68.
The SBT/CFT is supplied with all cable glands, whilst the other units have drill-outs for cable entry and mounting.
Housings are made from UV-stabilised engineering plastics (ABS for SBE/CFT, SBH/CFT, SBK/CFT base and polycarbonate for all lenses and SBG/CFT and SBT/CFT bases).
The SBJ/CFT base is cast aluminium, excellent for robust heavy-duty applications.
*46mA 11W Fluorescent Lamp compared with 242mA 60W Filament Lamp at 230V AC.
New improved deegee stacking beacon range are ideal for status-warning
Following input from our customers, major improvements have been made to the deegee range of stacking beacons. It had been reported that the beacons were hard to connect and secure. After evaluation of the tooling with our plastics supplier, major modifications were made, incorporating a ratchet system on the ring which locks the adjacent beacons together, and at the same time using the opportunity to introduce an o-ring, which fits into a recess, offering excellent water- and dust-proofing to IP65 rating.
These modifications are consistent across the entire deegee Stacking Beacon range, which includes LED, xenon and filament lamp variants, at 12 and 24V DC and 115 and 230V AC.
Deegee stacking beacons are ideal for status-warning of machinery, security gates, silo levels, weigh scales, etc and can be stacked to 6 high including a sounder module, making it unique in the stacking beacon market.
Since the modifications were made sales have increased by over 25%, showing the increased confidence in the new improved product range
Beacons which light in response to telephone ringing are being increasingly used at construction sites around the globe
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Whilst the Deegee range includes both LED and xenon units, it is the xenon TXV/AC/230/TRA which has been selected for many of the major construction projects in Singapore, thanks to Deegee’s local distributor Sin Hai San Enterprise. Detecting the incoming AC ring signal, the TXV xenon beacon repeatedly triggers in time with the ring.
The V Housing for this product is a heavy duty polycarbonate, with a polycarbonate coloured lens.
The Deegee telephone activated beacons are available in other housings within the Deegee portfolio, including an explosion-proof LED variety.
This ultra-low current TP/DEX/LED beacon is driven entirely from the incoming ring signal, eliminating the need for an external power source.
Rated to IEC Protection Class IP66 and ATEX certified, the TP/DEX/LED is well-suited to extreme rugged Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
Sales of deegee brand LED Plug-In Modules have been given a boost thanks to a new contract awarded to Inelmatec N.V./ S.A., the sole distributor for the deegee brand in Belgium.
Moulded with a B15d lamp cap fitting, the LED Plug-In Modules are being used across industrial sites to upgrade tower beacons. Replacing filament lamps, the Led Plug-Ins are being selected by engineers due to the long life-time.
Only 25mm in diameter, the LED Plug-In bayonet cap can be fitted to new and existing models of Stacker Beacons, Towers and Single Beacons.
High brightness Clear, Red, Amber, or Green coloured LEDs are fitted, and all versions are protected by a clear polycarbonate lens. 230V AC, 115V AC, and 24V UC (AC or DC) are available in all listed colours, and a 12V UC variant to special order.
With an estimated running life in excess of possibly 100,000 hours, maintenance can be severely cut. Cost-savings are also achieved due to the lower current draw compared with a filament lamp*.
Further detail on this and the entire deegee range can be found at http://beaconlamps.com/. Details of the Inelmatec N.V/ S.A. range can be viewed at www.inelmatec.be
* 24V unit draws 83% less current when fitted with the LED Plug-In versus a standard 5W filament lamp.
