by Shane Henson — September 14, 2012—MaxLite has brought to market a new product within its line of award-winning light-emitting diode (LED) luminaires and lamps that it says is perfect for replacing high-pressure sodium fixtures for indoor and outdoor lighting applications requiring wide distributions of light. Marketed as the LED High Mount Area Light, the lighting solution is approved by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) and allows buyers to qualify for national utility rebates of up to $175 per fixture.
Using just 30 watts, the LED High Mount Area Light replaces a 150-watt high-pressure sodium fixture for use in driveways, yards, parking lots, barns, sheds, properties, garages, utility poles and work areas, saving up to 80% in energy consumption throughout the fixture’s L70 50,000 hour life, the company says. The LED fixture can be mounted to walls or sealed J-boxes and delivers a substantial light output of 2090 lumens with an efficacy of 69 lumens per watt. With a high power factor of more than 93% for high efficiency, the LED area light operates with a Class II driver on electrical systems ranging from 120 to 277 volts. The fixture is available in a 5000K correlated color temperature (CCT) and a full cutoff classification that enables no light loss into the night sky.
MaxLite’s new luminaire is constructed of heavy-duty die-cast aluminum with a bright anodized aluminum reflector housing that is rust and corrosion proof and sealed to be free of dirt and insects. The translucent white polycarbonate lens covers the balanced LED light engine for an even light distribution. The LED engine features LM-80-rated chips with high-ranked proprietary binning designed to ensure color uniformity and consistency while producing an accurate color rendering index (CRI) of 86 or greater, an even light distribution and minimal glare. This universal LED is an environmentally friendly choice that provides cool operation without emitting radiation or heat.
The luminaire also features a National Electrical Manufacturers Association twist-lock, dusk-to-dawn PhotoCell that automatically activates for optimal illumination for outdoor commercial and residential environments. The fixture is 12.75 inches wide and 11.75 inches tall with the attached PhotoCell. Options include a steel arm accessory, which is a curved arm that is 1.5 inches in diameter and 19 inches long.
