Best LED Modules for Bright Lighting
In recent times, the Indian market has witnessed an exponential growth in the demand for LED lights because of their exceptionally bright light, affordability and environment-friendly features. According a market survey and report, millions of LED bulbs are being sold every day.
As installing and operating them is quite simple, LED lighting systems are today the first choice of many business owners and advertising companies. Yet, the success of LED lights entirely depends upon the quality and efficiency of the LED modules.
An LED module is a self-contained device designed either to function alone or to be pluggable into a compatible unit for power. These modules are commonly used to create energy-efficient or portable lighting. Unlike the conventional lights, LED modules are filament-free and use an electrified semiconductor as their light-emitting material. These modules can be of any color, depending upon the material used to emit light.
Because of the presence of LED modules, the deterioration caused by heat and light is minimal in LED lights, therefore ensuring a longer operating life cycle compared to other types of lighting, without causing any harm to the environment. On an average, an LED light can offer about 30,000 to 50,000 hours of continuous operation with almost zero maintenance, depending on the quality of LED module used in it.
These modules are designed for a wide variety of lighting purposes like business sign boards, surgical lights, medical ceiling lights, and display lighting for historical monuments. One big advantage of using LED modules for outdoor lighting is that these are completely waterproof. They can withstand extreme climatic conditions without being damaged at all. Some of the important application areas of LED modules are in hospitality, offices, retail, health care, streetlights etc.
Technology and innovation trends in LED modules:
The use of the latest technology gives LED modules an extra edge over conventional lights. Let’s look at some of the latest technologies involved in the making of LED modules.
- Remote phosphor technology: This reduces the color shift and heat, while increasing efficiency and the life cycle of the LED modules.
- Plug-and-play technology: LED modules made with this technology have an onboard driver IC that eliminates the hassle of attaching any components externally.
- Bluetooth low energy wireless communication: As the name suggests, this technology offers a low-power wireless LED lighting solution that can connect to billions of devices worldwide. With a single tap on your phone, these LED modules listen directly to switches and sensors.
Classification of LED modules:
LED modules are broadly classified into two categories.
According to color:
- a. Single color: An LED lighting module of single color is usually white, green, yellow or red.
- b. RGB LEDs: These are color-changing modules with various color emitters.
According to the power of a single LED:
- a. Low power: Below 0.3W
- b. Medium power: Between 0.3W to 0.5W
- c. High power: 1W and above
Best tips to buy Led modules:
In order to pick the right kind of LED modules, always consider the following points:
- The place of installation is an important point that a buyer should keep in mind before choosing any LED module, because the specifications for indoor and outdoor LED modules are quite different. For example, the LED modules used for commercial (outdoor) purposes usually have a high wear-and-tear index compared to the ones used for residential (indoor) purposes. An outdoor lighting system comes with a special sun protection feature. Such systems also have high brightness components compared to indoor LED modules, in order to be visible from a greater distance and to contrast from direct sunlight.
- For general outdoor applications, go for LED modules with IP%$ or IP55 ratings.
- Always buy LED modules with high correlated color temperature (CCT), since they are generally more energy-efficient.
- Choose LED modules with a color rendering index (CRI) close to 90.
- In case of outdoor illumination, choose a compact structure that can increase the scope for design, when working with billboards or signage.
Latest launches LED modules:
Model: Fortimo LED DLM System Gen 4:
The Fortimo LED downlight module is equipped with a special remote phosphor technology, which enables very high levels of LED efficacy. This general lighting solution builds on the idea of ‘LED systems simplified’. Additionally, the good lumen maintenance and long lifetime of up to 50,000 hours with at least five-year limited warranty.
Key features:
- High energy savings compared to compact fluorescent lighting systems (CFLs)
- Superb color consistency
- An energy-efficient alternative to 18w, 26w and 2x18w CFLs
- Allows for compact heat sink designs.
- No start-up time require
- Reliable and requires minimal maintenance
- Covers two color temperatures require in downlight applications
- Simple and easy to install
Model: PolyWa Oval Ledmo:
Ledmo is equipped with a custom silicon lens technology that provides good solutions for street lighting. It consists of an array of either 32, 24 or 18 LEDs; or LEDs similarly connected in three to four strings. Each string of LEDs has a current controlling IC with a negligible voltage drop (to prevent the loss of power and efficiency) in series, and an on-board regulator. Each string draws equal current from the external power supply, which means that all the LEDs operate at the same time current.
Key features:
- Size: 165mm x 110mm
- Provides homogenous road illumination
- Saves over 15 per cent loss of light
- On-board IC driver
- The turnaround time for such a module design is less than 10 days
Model: EdiLex 230V Adjustable CCT:
These modules are designed to be driven directly on AC mains voltage and can be widely used in indoor lighting. Compared to traditional LEDs, Edison Opto’s EiLex AC modules do not need to connect to an external driver, which reduces the circuit’s cost and the size of the luminaires. There is no need to install expensive dimmers; the switcher can provide a 3-stage dimming function.
Key features:
- Connects directly to AC mains voltage
- High power efficiency and power factor
- Long lifetime
- Miniaturization design
- Switch dimming
Model: IPLED-2-W, White LED:
The IPLED LED modules come with a resin, and are sealed into plastic cases, so they are suitable for outdoor and wet environments. With an IP65, they don’t get hot and very efficient.
Key features:
- SMD TOPLED as light source
- Large viewing angle
- Lower light decay and longer life span up to 50,000 hours
- Low cost yet high performance
- Energy saving
- Environment-friendly
Model: Infusion M-series:
With lumen packages ranging from 1000lm to 4500lm, a choice of color temperatures, and a wide range of optics, the Infusion M-series offers great versatility, enabling high efficacy solutions for offices, healthcare, hospitality, museums, retail and more. This flexibility, together with the innovative, easy-to-upgrade twist-fit design of the GE Infusion LED module, makes this a popular LED lighting solution on the market.
Key features:
- Wide range of different lighting solutions from one platform
- Modular solution for quick, too-free upgrading
- Lowest cost of ownership in the long term
- Long-term color consistency
- Five lumen packages ranging from 1000lm to 4500lm
- Four color temperature options: 2700K, 3000K, 3500K and 4000K for crisp white light
- Exceptionally stable CRI across all color ratings
- Goo lumen maintenance, L85 50,000 hurs.
Model: XIM Generation 4:
XIM Gen4 is the latest launch from Xicato that integrates Bluetooth low energy wireless communication, beacon capability and fully-featured light control with one of the industry’s most stringest specifications.
Key features:
- Standard Bluetooth (4.1) wireless connectivity
- Listens directly to switches and sensors
- Embedded Eddyston, iBeacon and/or Alt Beacons
- Up to 400m range, line-of-sight
- -95dBm receive sensitivity
- Operating temperature -40 degree C to +105 degree C
- Spectral band 2.4GHz
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