Efficient LED lighting for underpasses - they should simultaneously increase the well-being and safety of people and be as resistant as possible to extraneous influences.
From a technical point of view, underpass lighting is subject to particularly high demands due to various factors. Only a few luminaires meet the requirements for continuous use, uniform illumination, the highest possible energy efficiency and high resistance.
To increase the service life of underpass lighting, the use of robust and durable luminaires that are designed to better withstand vandalism or graffiti is a good option.
But finding the right solution for underpass lighting is also important for a sense of personal safety. A sense of insecurity quickly arises in the confining conditions of an underpass. A well-lit underpass can counteract this and increase people's subjective sense of security.
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Which luminaires are suitable in underpass lighting?
It is important that the underpass light is durable and resistant. Only thanks to robust materials can this be ensured.
Designplan Lighting stands for durable luminaires. The extra-durable products feature rugged metal housings that can withstand forces of up to 250 joules - over 12 times more than a conventional IK10 luminaire fixture (20 joules).
- High intrusion protection thanks to tamper-resistant screw
- Corrosion resistance and impact/scratch resistance due to durable surface with polyester powder coating
- Removable equipment racks allow easy maintenance and cost-efficient technology upgrades
State-of-the-art lighting technology for more safety and efficiency
There are several factors to consider when planning and implementing underpass lighting. These include:
- Vandalism in the form of graffiti and vandalism
- The surrounding lighting level
- glare control
- Rugged media channels for flexible replication of tunnel courses
An optimal light distribution, energy efficiency and contemporary forms of control with built-in motion detectors are additional parameters that are not neglected even in extra robust housings with impact-resistant covers. Designplan offers fine-tuned development processes and measurements, e.g. with a photogoniometer, for reliability in the later planning process.
Thanks to the latest lighting technology, we can guarantee these parameters and offer individual solutions for various underpass lighting systems.
Exceptional IK classification
The IK-Klassifizierung is an international standard, which specifies the suitability of electrical operating equipment for different applications. The IK-Code (International Standard IEC 62262:2002 and IEC 60068-2-75:1997) klassifizes the protection gegen mechanis forceeinwirkung, the shockfestigtigdegree.
The test with a pendelhammer according to EN 60068-2-75 ermögmakes it possible for Designplan to postfullydrawbar the impactfestignessof the luminaires. Designplan believes that the officielle ende of the skala (20Joule/IK10) is not anadequatelysufficient, to meet the requirements of the mechanis in many projects. For example, Designplan has increased the skala abovehalf to 250 joules (IK20) and can also prove this with the "pendulum hammer test". Products from Designplan thus proven to have an IK degree of protection between IK10 and IK20.
Products for your underpass lighting
Whether for subway stations, pedestrian underpasses, or covered areas, lighting that is individually tailored to local circumstances is necessary to keep people safe and minimize operating and maintenance costs.
With a streamlined and targeted product range in the field of lighting for underpasses, our expertise as well as our customer-specific consulting, we will be happy to help you implement your new underpass lighting.
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