A brand new LED external light capable of generating energy savings of up to 45% and a theoretical service life of more than 580 years has today (Thursday) been launched by leading specialist designer and manufacturer, Woodhouse.
The Coda Luminaire has been created as part of the Leamington Spa-based company's brand new contemporary Coda range, which comprises co-ordinated lighting, signage and a full suite of furniture.
Designed for both retrofitting onto standard columns and incorporating within new schemes, the luminaire features a world-first heatsink design that allows efficient heat transfer directly from the LED module to the surrounding air.
The pioneering heatsink design extends the overall LED service life, with independent tests commissioned by Woodhouse revealing the Coda Luminaire could last for more than 580 years.*
Main advantages of the Coda Luminaire for specifiers comprise: enables heat to effectively transfer directly from the LED to the surrounding air; no upward light emitted when installed horizontally, light shines where it is needed most – on the ground; prices are suited to a broad range of projects; optimisation for S and P-class roads; sealed power supply compartment allows the use of photocells, part-night dimming or CMS systems integral with the luminaire; IP-rated power supplies can also be mounted remotely in the column base to reduce maintenance work at height, which can be costly and slow. Recycled materials, such as 100 per cent recycled polycarbonate used in manufacturing the LED Bezel, have been incorporated wherever possible.
Designer, Guy Harding, lighting development manager at Woodhouse, who is a Fellow of the Institution of Lighting Professionals and created the Coda Luminaire, said: "The Coda Luminaire is truly a pioneering creation that offers groundbreaking performance at the lowest possible consumption cost. It represents a watershed moment in exterior luminaire design, performance and value, which we are extremely proud to introduce to the industry.
"Not only does the Coda Luminaire make LED an option where it may not have been before by offering pricing comparable to discharge lanterns, the LEDs also represent a significant step change in lighting technology by providing a product that is efficient and cost effective to install from day one without lengthy payback periods."
Other key benefits provided by the Coda Luminaire include:
"¢ A unique combination of breakthrough light output and efficacy at very high drive currents is provided by the LEDs, resulting in 20 per cent efficiency gains over the previous generation LED at the same current.
"¢ The running current can also be adjusted according to design requirements, from 350mA for low power applications with maximum efficiency, up to 2100mA for the highest light output, delivering average potential energy savings of up to 45%**
"¢ Highly flexible, each luminaire houses modules of six LEDs that can be assembled according to required light level and ongoing energy costs. There are 24 possible specification options available in each light.
"¢ Easy to maintain, the luminaire is fully sealed, comprises IP66-rated LED modules, a robust, anodised aluminium body and cast aluminium chassis and gear cover.
Romy Rawlings, design and development director at Woodhouse, added: "Coda reflects present day attitudes towards cost, value and longevity and we have responded to the current challenging economic climate by producing a range that meets modern needs and is made to last.
"The luminaire's modular design features a minimal number of parts and allows for factory replacement of modules to enable future upgrades to take place as LED technology continues to evolve.
"We have built the Coda Luminaire to withstand the test of time and, like our entire Coda range, it is a product for both the present and future. Every element will weather well and, when eventually no longer fit for purpose, it can reused in part or as a whole."
