Ocean Optics’ new Nemo is an ETC Source Four <strong>com</strong>patible color engine with a Luxim LIFI plasma source that delivers 15,000 lumens from 180 watts (more than 83 lumens per watt). It uses existing ETC Source Four front-end barrels and an assortment of ETC optics. It <strong>com</strong>es with the Extreme Green wheel that extends the CMY color gamut. The unit retails for $3,700. Also on the Ocean Optics booth was the new ColorBug, a wireless handheld device for testing CIE color and luminance values. The software stores and analyzes data and allows you to share data with the iPhone and iPod touch wirelessly. The BTH halogen lamp from Osram is a 575-watt upgrade for 6-inch and 8-inch Fresnels, and it is also suitable for PC spots using medium pre-focus base lamps. The lamp operates on 115V and is a direct replacement for the 500-watt, 120V BTL lamps, providing 30 percent more lumens and a higher color temperature. The 15,500 lumen output is higher than most BTL lamps at 11,000 lumens. At an average rated life of 300 hours, the lamp has the same life as most major SSTV lamp types. Also on the Osram stand was the Kreios family of LED modules, which incorporate a feedback system to monitor time and temperature to help extend the life and performance of the modules. It has twelve LED chips with custom programmability. Philips had on display their newest FastFit lamps, the 750/115 FastFit and 800/230 FastFit, which are used in Strand fixtures. In addition to these, the range has been extended with the MSR Gold 300/2 FastFit (designed in fixtures of Coemar, Elation and Clay Paky), MSR Gold 1500 FastFit (designed in fixtures of SGM and Coemar) and MSR Gold 2000(/2) FastFit (designed in fixture of High End Systems). Since the initial launch of the Philips FastFit system two-and-ahalf years ago, 17 manufacturers have used the lamps in more than 30 fixtures. The new ColorReach Powercore from Philips Color Kinetics outputs more than 5,000 lumens and is capable of projection up to 500 feet. The RGB color mixing fixture includes an integrated mounting yoke and optional diffuser lenses. It incorporates Powercore technology to directly accept line voltage. Also on the stand was the new ColorGraze Powercore, a linear RGB fixture designed for exterior grazing and wall washing applications of color and color-changing light. It is available in 2-foot, 3-foot and 4-foot lengths. Several of their existing fixtures have been upgraded with new LEDs to increase the light output. ColorBlast 12 TR, ColorBlaze are now 50 percent brighter, and iColor Flex SL and iColor Flex SLX are twice as bright as before. PixelRange showcased the new PixelMax Wash, PixelMax Pro and a <strong>com</strong>pact 36 by 6 pixels half-length PixelArt batten. PixelMax Wash is an RGBA LED fixture with 132 Luxeon K2 LEDs in a six-cell configuration. PixelMax Pro is a <strong>com</strong>bined wash and pixellation luminaire with 288 RGBA Luxeon Rebel LEDs. It is built around the same housing as the PixelMax Wash, but with 18 individually controlled cells in a 3x6 matrix. Also debuting was a major new software upgrade for PixelArt that supports control of the video batten fixtures directly via DMX by feeding an ArtNet <strong>com</strong>pliant signal in to the Video- Mapper. Lastly, PixelRange is now the exclusive distributor in the USA for Luminex lighting control, which was also featured on the stand 34 <strong>PLSN</strong> NOVEMBER 2008 Peter Stressing (center) of Mobil Tech, with Chris Feneis (left) and Jim Feneis of Quik Stage next to the Mobil Tech Alp Tech 6500 manual crank stand. It has a lifting height of 21 feet, 3 inches and a load capacity of 441 pounds. Quik Stage is the new North American distributor for Mobil Tech. Now that Robe and PRG have inked a licensing agreement for Robe to use PRG intellectual property pertaining to digital lighting, Robe is free to show and sell their digital lighting products in the U.S. The latest of these includes the new DigitalSpot 7000 DT, a <strong>com</strong>bination 6500 ANSI lumen digital projector and RGBW LED modules with a contrast ratio of 2000:1, two LED modules with 48 Luxeon Rebel RGBW LEDs, DVI input and SDI input/output. The new Digital- Spot 3000 DT is a <strong>com</strong>bination 2700 ANSI lumen projector with a REDWash LED module. It has a contrast ratio of 2000:1 and it uses a 200-watt lamp. Also on the Robe stand were the new Robe Emitting Diode (RED) series of LED fixtures including the REDWash 3•192 moving head wash light with manually adjustable beam angle from 12° to 45°. REDWash 3•192 <strong>com</strong>municates via Robe´s DreamBox USB interface with a <strong>com</strong>puter running Robe RDMNet software enabling remote menu configurations and fixture setup. Other new RED luminaires included the REDFlash 3•192 (LED moving head strobe light), REDMix 3•192 and REDStrobe 3•192.
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