Electroluminescence (EL) is paper thin, flexible technology that uses millions of microscopic particles (phosphor) commonly referred to as printed light or printed electronics.
Major Benefits of Electroluminescent 1. Urethane 2. Busbar 3. Clear Conductor technology include: 4. Phosphor 5. Dielectric 6. Rear Electrode 7. Urethane • Less expensive and produces less heat • Lower energy consumption than backlit signage • Environmentally friendly 1 • An operating range of -40ºC to +85ºC • A humidity range of 0% to 100% • Compatible with Class 1 reflective materials.
2 Electroluminescent lighting is being evaluated as a 3 supplemental light source and as replacement lighting on several Air Force Systems. 4 Conventional lighting (high pressure sodium, incandescent, LED etc.) is “point source” light that invasively emits from a fixed point resulting in a large 5 percentage of light travelling from the site, low visibility in fog or dusty conditions, temporary flash blindness from looking directly at the source, dappled lighting 6 from LEDs used in path lighting and shadow casting . Electroluminescent panels are not ‘point 7 sources’ and provide a soft diffused light with none of the issues of conventional lighting.
Flexible Sign Quality Assured High Visability Great Value • Conforms to any shape • Australian made & owned • Illuminated • A fraction of an LED price • Lightweight and Less • Waterproof IP67 rated • Visible up to 5-6 miles in • Quick & Easy to install than 0.5mm thick all weather conditions - low maintainance • 12 months warranty e.g dust, rain, fog* • Impact & Vibration • Extreme reliability with Resistant • Designed to remain as a no catastrophic failure Class 1 Vehicle ID without illumination
*Test Analysis on EL Light Applications by Chesley S. Pieroway Major, United States Air Force EL Flexible Signs offers Major Advantages of state-of-the-art cutting-edge Electroluminescence (EL)
technology that can be The following extract is taken from an analysis conducted by the United States Air Force on the benefits of installed or applied to Electroluminescent light as an alternative application an almost limitless range to incandescent light.* of applications including: “In the past several years, many improvements have been made in the manufacture of EL lamps that have • Advertising and architectural structures caused an increased emphasis on its use in military • Vehicle identification numbers kits and commercial systems.” • Mining & Construction Signs • Smart road signs and safety signs • Higher output, long life phosphors • Public thoroughfares • Ultraviolet absorbers • Emergency lighting and other road safety products. • Controlling of colour shifts - dye conversion • Efficient, lightweight power source of 400Hz and above • Expanding technology. Electroluminescent lighting has several advantages over
Daylight - Reflectve Night - Reflectve Night - Illuminated incandescence which makes it a prime candidate to replace Specifications of Vehicle/Equipment ID Sign incandescent lighting in the Connection Method IP67 double insulated wiring harness and connectors supplied (Complies night time environment. with Australian Standards) Backlight Design Full back lit EL for letters & numbers It provides improved night vision capability because it: Overall Thickness > .5mm • Has no infrared and radiation emission • Has no ultraviolet emission Input Voltage Range 10-36V DC (as specified for application) • Emits in narrow bandwidths Input Current Max 2.2A @ 12V (per 0.25m2) • Is compatible with Night Vision Goggles [NVG] Nominal Inverter 140VAC @ 200Hz • Provides excellent scene contrast Output • Is visible over 8-10 kilometres in all weather conditions Configuration Available in various sizes and formats • Does not fail catastrophically. Brightness Minimum 4.6 cd/m2 (through Class 1 Being an area light, it: lemon/lime reflective material) • Helps eliminate glare • Improves contrast and visibility • Is flexible/durable • More reliable, low maintenance • Low power consumption and cool.
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*Test Analysis on EL Light Applications by Chesley S. Pieroway Major, United States Air Force