by Shane Henson — February 27, 2012—Many FM and design professionals have already turned to MaxLite, a manufacturer of LED luminaires and lamps, to better light their buildings and surrounding areas. Now, the company is adding value to its extensive line of outdoor lighting with innovative accessories, including a photocell, an emergency battery backup and wire guards.
The new wire guards can be used with all MaxLED standard Wallpacks. Constructed with welded continuous wire, the wire guards protect and guard the high-quality shatter-resistant glass lens inside the fixture, say MaxLite designers. The 2.8 mm wire, polyester powder coated in standard black, easily attaches to the wallpack’s housing with existing lens screws and washers located on each side of the fixture. They are backed by a three-year limited product warranty.
A UL-listed outdoor emergency battery backup system is offered in a galvanized steel case and designed for both normal and emergency operation of LED wallpack and canopy fixtures. During power failures, the unit switches to the emergency mode and operates the lighting fixture for 90 minutes from the internal battery pack. The unit includes one 16-cell or two 8-cell long life high temperature Ni-Cad battery packs, and a single can containing a charger and converter circuit for wiring to the fixture and test accessories. Three models are available, including internal, external and cold temperature versions. The emergency battery backup meets all National Electrical Code (NEC) and Life Safety Code Emergency Lighting Requirements, and is supported by a five-year limited product warranty.
The new MaxLED photocell option for outdoor fixtures operates with all MaxLite outdoor fixtures and activates when the light level drops below 20 lux and turns off when the level reaches 30 lux. The photocell operates with MaxLite fixtures up to 300 watts in an operating climate ranging from -30 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This accessory can be installed at the factory or in the field, depending upon customer needs, and backed by a three-year limited product warranty, says MaxLite.
