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Cree‘s high power LEDs illuminate Magnalight’s bar
Twenty-four Cree XLamp MC-E LEDs are used in Magnalight’s light bar which is designed for boating and sailing applications.
Magnalight is marketing the LEDPB10W-240X2E LED light bar which produces 20,640 lumens of intensely bright light output in a compact housing size.
Magnalight says its high intensity LED light bars offer excellent high lumen output coupled with low power requirements.
Unlike similar units which align 24 LEDs in a single row, resulting in a very long housing, the LEDPB10W-240X2E places LEDs in two rows of 12, resulting in the same power output from a housing that is half as long.
IP68 rated and waterproof to 3 metres, the LEDPB10W-240X2E LED light bar is designed to resist the destructive effects of salt water and the elements, and is made of extruded aluminium with an unbreakable LEXAN lens and stainless steel mounting hardware for extreme durability and resistance to the usual corrosive effects of the marine environment on lighting equipment. Cree’s high intensity 24 XLamp MC-E LEDs offer excellent high lumen output coupled with low power requirements and provide intense illumination with a lifespan rated at 50,000 hours with 70% lumen retention. Advanced LED drivers and PWM energy management technology allows these lights to actively monitor and adjust the current sent to the LEDs to provide unsurpassed heat management.
Capable of operating with voltages ranging from 9 to 46VDC, the LEDPB10W-240X2E LED light bar draws only 20 A at 240 W from a 12 V electrical system. It is designed to be shorter than similar units with the same number of LEDs yet produce the same output, and can be mounted in positions where mounting space is more limited.
Additionally, these LED drivers and PWM control offer the ability to connect this unit to an external pulse modulator or dimmer controller to produce dimming, strobing and flashing effects according to the users’ needs. These LED light bars are highly resistant to impacts, shocks and vibrations as well as able to withstand rapid temperature changes of -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius. Available in 20 degree spot and 40 degree flood configurations, this LED light bar is ideal for commercial fishing applications as well as private boats and water craft, military and police vehicles, ATVs, and civilian cars and trucks.
“This LED light represents the pinnacle of our LED related electronics and optics technology, providing a bright, colour correct, definitive spot or even flood beam with minimal amp draw,” said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com. “Housed in a weather-tight, IP68 enclosure operators will find application for this light not only in boating and heavy equipment applications but also as a component to high speed vision systems, blasting light applications and vandal proof security systems.”
