There has been no shortage of advancement in lighting for industrial environments. Most notably, the development of LED technology has made major strides in helping manufacturers provide better-lit, safer working environments and reduce energy consumption in a world working toward minimizing its impact on the environment. Dialight has established itself as a leader in developing industrial lighting solutions. Energy efficiency and safety have been the focus of most industrial lighting innovations in recent years, and for good reason. But it could be argued that not enough attention has been given to durability and reliability, two other major requirements for industrial lighting solutions.
Industrial environments present unique challenges for electrical systems. From extreme temperatures and corrosive conditions to heavy vibration and power instability, there’s no shortage of environmental factors that threaten the uptime and performance of your lighting solutions.
Let’s explore how the company’s innovations in power supplies are helping manufacturers achieve reliability and durability in plant lighting.
Purpose-Built Power Supply Solutions
Many manufacturers optimize lighting power supplies solely for lumens per watt, prioritizing brightness and energy efficiency. It’s true that the brighter a light can shine while using the least amount of electricity is a valuable measure of quality. But without considering the must-haves for longevity and performance, this singular focus can lead to routine failure and increased costs.
The true mark of a luminaire’s durability lies on the inside, with the fixture’s power supply. Industrial conditions can wreak havoc on industrial light fixtures, causing fixture failure and plunging a worksite into total darkness and the potential for serious, preventable injury. Off-the-shelf power supplies are not designed or manufactured for the rigorous demands of most industrial facilities. Dialight set out to develop purpose-built, custom power supply solutions for LED lighting fixtures, tailored to withstand the rigors of industrial applications.
Dialight’s Technological Edge
Although Dialight is renowned for its LED technology innovations, its custom power supplies are the company’s biggest technological differentiator. Dialight’s commitment to constant innovation and rigorous testing enables it to offer safe, reliable, highly efficient, and long-life lighting products. Their custom power supplies feature resonant power conversion topologies, achieving up to 94% efficiency and reducing thermal stress on electrical components.
There are three major differentiators that set Dialight custom power supplies apart from off-the-shelf solutions:
- Premium Components: Built with high-temperature and high-voltage rated critical components.
- Enhanced Protection: Drivers are factory-built fully potted and sealed, further protecting vulnerable electronics.
- Surge Protection: Standard with 6kV, 3kA surge protection with the ability to further designate higher levels of safeguarding.
By integrating power electronics into software-based platforms, Dialight can offer new features, improved efficiency, and longer lifespans while reducing size and cost. In addition to rigorous in-house testing, all power supplies are tested and verified by a third-party agency, both as a separate component and as part of a luminaire. Between the two, all Dialight power supplies go through a minimum of 70 types of tests, including accelerated life testing. All of this combines to create a power supply that is 100% guaranteed over Dialight’s10-year warranty period.
Dialight & Agilix: Solutions Powered for Industry
You need a lighting partner that understands the unique needs of your environment and applications. Agilix Solutions partners with proven and respected manufacturers like Dialight to ensure our industrial customers have access to products designed and tested to perform in the toughest arenas. Ready to deploy lighting solutions strong enough to stand up to your unique environment? Contact your Account Manager, email [email protected] or reach out to your nearest Agilix Solutions branch to get connected with the experts on our industrial lighting team.