FLASH issue 16 - Tridonic connection technology

REC ScanCell is so impressed by the reliability of the C60-R luminaires
– and therefore of the PC INDUSTRY ballasts – that it uses them at its
technology centre in Narvik, Norway. The technology centre of REC Solar,
which is located north of the Arctic circle, is where high-quality extremely
efficient multi-crystalline solar cells are produced. These modules have
been specially developed for maximum energy production particularly
under adverse conditions or in diffused light. REC ScanCell is the fastest
growing solar cell production facility in Europe. Since it was established
in 2003 it has increased its output of solar cells to 45 MW peak power.
The measuring point is key
The two PC T8 INDUSTRY and PC T5 INDUSTRY versions from
TridonicAtco are designed for a life of 100,000 hours at an ambient
temperature of +60°C or for 50,000 hours at +70°C. The key factor
here is the limit temperature at the smoothing capacitor, which in the
PC INDUSTRY is relieved of load by a cascade circuit. An extremely
robust input section protects the sensitive electronic components
against voltage peaks of up to 4 kV. As a result, PC INDUSTRY have
an exceptionally low failure rate.
The C60-R Glamox luminaire with PC INDUSTRY looks good
especially in clean rooms
Photo-voltaics is now a real growth market since regenerative power
supplies are an efficient way of reducing CO 2
emissions and therefore
lightening the load on the environment. The ambitious expansion targets
of REC ScanCell can only be met of course if there are no interruptions
to the production process, which is what would happen if a faulty
ballast had to be replaced. At the clean room facility under the light
of 400 special C60-R luminaires the long life of the PC INDUSTRY
ballast is of crucial importance.
An innovative prevention mechanism known as Intelligent Voltage Guard
(IVG) constantly monitors the mains voltage at the control gear to protect
it against possible damage due to overvoltage or undervoltage. All this
adds up to low maintenance and economical operation of industrial
lighting systems – precisely what is required.
With this unique combination of outstanding features, the
PC T8 INDUSTRY and PC T5 INDUSTRY ballasts are competent
and reliable performers in clean rooms and any harsh industrial
environments. This innovative and unique solution from TridonicAtco
will stand up to any challenge.
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