Electric.ie September/October Edition

18 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • (From Previous Page) LEDVANCE’s own IoT system, VIVARES, makes adapting an existing school building to automated lighting very simple. Commissioning is done through the VIVARES portal with the support of QR codes. The system is con gured and commissioned on site after installation of the components, using the VIVARES DALI commissioning app. The self-explanatory user guide makes commissioning extremely quick and easy – thanks to prede ned rooms and situations via drag and drop. The system is ideal for modernising existing buildings where rewiring is often not an option, for example when a building is listed or has no suspended ceilings. LEDVANCE offers the necessary components and a well-assorted selection of compatible LED luminaires which allow the system to provide energysaving lighting in existing buildings, ranging from small lighting projects to complete oor solutions. One such product is the Panel Comfort 600 with UGR<19. Besides offering CRI90 and up to 122 lm/W, this is a high-performance panel that offers impressive versatility due to its selectable CCT and power steps on its driver. Even after commission, expanding a LEDVANCE luminaires system with additional components is a simple task. Monitoring the health of the system is just as easy thanks to cloud services. UV-C systems Heightened hygiene measures following the pandemic are likely to continue in education facilities. Thankfully, lighting systems can assist with keeping a shared building clean and hygienic. LEDVANCE UV-C technology was integral in the ght against COVID-19. Ultraviolet radiation, UV for short, is divided into four ranges according to its wavelength. Light with a wavelength between 100 and 280 nanometres is classi ed as UV-C light. Compared to other methods of disinfection, UV-C light has a number of advantages. For example, the treatment’s short duration does not change the properties of a product or leave residue and discolouration on surfaces. The implementation of UV-C lamps has been very limited, con ned mainly to the food industry and medical facilities. However, disinfecting ultraviolet lighting solutions can bene t other sectors in this time of heightened sanitation measures, including education. LEDVANCE has a range of UV-C innovative products that are designed to expand disinfecting light solutions to even more industries. Ready for installation is the UVC AIR TUBE V70 that uses UV-C lighting for continuous air treatment. The air tube is quiet, has a compact space saving design and versatile mounting options to t into any surrounding, and requires no lter for easy maintenance. This makes them ideal for areas where people meet in limited space for longer periods of time, such as classrooms. Furthermore, in partnership with Dr. Hönle AG cooperation, LEDVANCE has launched a range of UV-C air disinfection products. The SteriWhite Air Q series can disinfect even large rooms with a high number of occupants, such as in school halls, canteens, or lecture theatres. With their elegant design, this range is perfect for inconspicuous operation in enclosed facilities. The installation and use of UV-C products must be reserved for professionals who have received speci c training on the risks of UV-C radiation as well as on the safety measures required by law in order to adequately protect humans, animals, plants and the environment from harmful effects. Conclusion Just as schools must equip their students for the challenges of the future, facilities managers must adopt lighting solutions that are ready to embrace the latest innovations. When it comes to the lighting for education, let LEDVANCE teach you a thing or two!

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