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BB-Lightconcepts offers a solution for innovative, energy saving lighting.
BB-Lightconcepts is a company which uses low-energy light sources and durable materials in an innovative manner. This is translated into practical products which illuminate the society. Lightpipes® are extremely suitable for shopping centres, office buildings, sports halls, parking garages, tunnels, department stores, dentist practises and hairdressing salons.
Modular systems
BB-Lightpipe® is a modular system consisting of standard lengths of 4 and 6 meters. Due to the modular structure, each desired light intensity can be obtained in the same light line The light level can be installed in accordance with individual requirements by installing various lengths in the same light line. The BB-Lightconcepts® modular system uses light sources with a very high RA value (optimal colour rendition). The Lightpipes in the model giving 70 Watt have a RA value of 92, and the 100 Watt models have a RA value of 94. The 70 or 100 Watt light sources are ceramic gas-discharge lamps (MH), produced by all major lamp manufacturers and which can be purchased world-wide. The lamp housing is connected to a crystal-clear polycarbonate tube. The interior of this tube is provided with a prism foil and reflection foil. The reflection foil has a different reflection pattern for each Lightpipe® length, in order to ensure optimal uniformity. The electronics, lamp housing and aluminium framework profile are fully prepared, meaning all cables and connectors are included.
Light management system
The system can be dimmed up to a maximum of 50 percent, which results in energy saving of 50 percent. Each Lightpipe® has a unique address and can fully be programmed in accordance with the individual requirements of the user. The products can be programmed custom-made, and can be controlled by remote control via the computer.
Interval lighting
Each Lightpipe® has its own interval lighting that can be switched via a NSA or UPS. (NSA: Dutch abbreviation of emergency generator set, UPS: Uninterrupted Power Supply). If a power failure occurs in a parking garage or metro station, the interval lighting is switched on immediately, in order to also provide uniform light in emergency situations and it creates a situation in which the CCTV cameras can function perfectly well in low light conditions as well. Furthermore the uniform light also avoids the occurrence of panic reactions and incorrect claim behaviour.
Low maintenance
The BB-Lightpipes® require little maintenance and the illumination section are even fully maintenance free. Thanks to the specially integrated soft starter the light sources will last approximately 24,000 burning hours. This equals approximately 3 years of permanent use, with a constant lumen factor of 93 % during the entire life span of the lamp, independent of the ambient temperature. The exchange time for replacing the light source is approximately five minutes. Thanks to the integrated light management system it is possible to plan major maintenance works at the best possible time. The system can generate log files in relation to the number of burning hours. Thanks to the taut design, the Lightpipe® can be cleaned easily. The exterior can be effectively and quickly cleaned by means of a soft brush. The interior of the illumination section is integrated in an enclosed compartment and will thus never become dirty.
Mounting
Along the entire length and on either side, the Lightpipe® is provided with a mounting slot. Brackets can be locked into these slots, The slots can also be used for mounting boarding systems. Due to the integrated cabling including the continued connection by means of connectors, one single feeding point is sufficient to control a maximum of 300 meters Lightpipe®. The system can be installed quickly and easily. It only requires one single suspension bracket per 3 meters of Lightpipe®. The units are supplied in a fully assembled manner, in accordance with the plug-and-play principle. All the technician needs to do is install the suspension system and connect the connectors, after which the Lightpipes are ready for use. The cabling of the Lightpipe® system is integrated in the suspension profile. In this profile a number of different Lightpipe® lengths can be connected to one single feeding point.
Safety and criminality
The BB-Lightpipe® system is a system with various unique characteristics. The combination of these characteristics contributes to an increased feeling of safety and decreased criminality. The uniform lighting prevents dark locations, resulting whereof the CCTV cameras have the possibility of an improved registration.
Light data
All elum-dat data can be read by means of the light calculation software which can be installed free of charge (for example to be obtained via Dialux). By means of this data it is possible to establish an accurate light plan. Lightpipes are ultimately suited for areas in which even distribution is advisable, for example at companies and institutes where colour is of importance such as at dentist practises and hairdressing salons.
Dali
Lightpipes can be operated by means of DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface). DALI can communicate with all building management systems (In Dutch abbreviated as GBS - gebouwenbeheersystemen). Communication with DALI is bi-directional, meaning commands can be sent to the Lightpipes, and the Lightpipes status displays can be returned. Thanks to DALI it is possible to anticipate each and every desired light situation.
Innovation
One of the latest BB-Lightconcepts® products is the LED-Lightpipe. The advantages of the LED-Lightpipe are: energy saving, thanks to 100% dimmer possibilities, long life span and contrary to gas-discharging lamps, these LED-Lightpipes can be switched on / off quickly. The light output of the LED-Lightpipe can be compared to the 70 Watt BB-Lightpipe® (MH)
As such the system is extremely well suited for application in building management systems and at locations where maintenance is extremely costly, such as in tunnels.
Projects
Applications:
The Lightpipe® is suited for projects in which colour recognition, light uniformity, UV free light and low UGR values (anti-glare index) are of importance. Examples of locations in which colour recognition is of importance are: dental laboratories, dentist practices, printers and hairdressing salons. Locations where no day light enters require a high light uniformity, such as parking garages, metro stations, tunnels and shopping malls. Locations for which a low UGR value is of importance are: sports halls, fine metalworking industry and office areas. Locations where UV free light is of importance are: museums, archive areas and libraries.
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