The core intellectual property of Indice Ecotech is a power control system which provides compatibility for energy efficient lighting technologies with current 12VAC infrastructure. CFL, CCFL and LED lighting sources offer exciting potential for general and designer lighting, but they are often not compatible with existing infrastructure such as 12VAC electronic transformers or require regulation of their operation to ensure they meet their manufacturer’s specification.
The unique Indice Ecotech digital control algorithm, a key feature of the IP in Indice Ecotech 12V downlight, lends itself perfectly to bring the same level of efficiency to several new lighting and power control products.
- Compatibility with existing infrastructure: Replacing 12VAC halogens has, until now, required the modification of 12VAC infrastructure (eg transformers and dimmers), which posed both a technical and an investment barrier. Indice’s micro controller removes the need for expensive and difficult infrastructure modifications.
- Electronic transformers: Typically requiring a linear load of 20Watts or more, high efficiency replacements such as CFL and LED either will not operate, or are destroyed when connected to normal electronic transformers. Indice provides a buffer which is compatible with electronic transformers, whilst driving the luminaire within manufacturers specification, resulting in plug-and-play compatibility.
- Magnetic transformers: Whilst most halogen replacements may operate with magnetic transformers, dimmers either cause flickering or harm the product. Indice’s power control system, however, protects the luminaire, driving it within manufacturer specifications.
- Dimming capability: The Indice power control system allows dimming of LED and fluorescent technology with its unique power control system.
- Optimal efficiency and long lifespan: The Indice power control system offers complete monitoring of power through the luminaire to ensure it operates within the specified voltage, current and temperature range. This ensures optimal efficacy for any given luminaire technology (Fluorescent, LED, CFL and CCFL) and thereby ensures maximum product lifespan through minimised wear and tear.
- Savings for the consumer: Indice’s unique benefits translate directly into savings for the consumer – not only at the point of installation (avoided electrical and infrastructure modification costs) but also throughout the lifespan of the globe (through energy efficiency savings).
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