PRODUCT NEWS

GVA Lighting has chosen Intertek, an independent testing company, as a partner for testing and compliance certification for all of GVA Lighting's LED lighting products.

STR9, STR9-RGB and STR9-DL are tested in accordance to American and Canadian safety standards and cETLus listed as Surface Mount LED Luminaires for dry, damp or wet locations, for commercial and household use.

DUCAT-IV and KRONA-IV are tested in accordance to American and Canadian safety standards and cETLus listed as Recessed LED Luminaires, for dry locations, for non-insulated ceilings.

Intertek Group PLC. (ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operates over 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 110 countries throughout the world. Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services, including product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance/benchmark testing.

GVA Lighting introduces KRONA-IV; a new recessed 5W LED downlight. KRONA-IV is a non-adjustable version of the popular DUCAT-IV downlights. KRONA-IV has the same LED modules as the DUCAT-IV (four 1W Nichia LEDs), however, the light source is recessed further and is hidden 12mm above the ceiling surface. KRONA-IV is available in three body colors (White, Graphite Black and Silver Gray) and with LEDs in six color temperatures of White as well as four other colors (Amber, Red, Green and Blue).

The STR9-DL is an RGB color changing LED light fixture designed for architectural delineation. The direct view diffuser creates an even, deeply saturated body of light. Typical applications include architectural delineation, media facades and decorative installations.

STR9-DL is capable of producing 16.7 million colors and is addressable in 300mm segments using DMX512-A programming.

With no visible fasteners, the STR9-DL has a clean and modern look and its compact size ensures that it does not interfere visually with the structure on which it is installed.

GVA's proprietary sealing process makes the STR9-DL totally weatherproof and it is IP66 rated in all mounting configurations.

The proven thermal design of the fixture is effective in hot and humid climates as well as severe northern winters.

The STR9-DL LED luminaire offers an innovative approach to color changing architectural delineation and direct view installations for both indoor and outdoor applications.

GVA Lighting has changed the LED module for our popular STR2 series miniature LED luminaires. The new LED modules, named NIC64, maintain the same number of low wattage LEDs from Nichia (12 or 24 x 0.08W LEDs per foot). However, the improved 064 series LED allows the NIC64 module to achieve brightness levels nearly twice that of the previous model. Additionally, STR2 is now available with a clear lens option as well as the original frosted lens option.

GVA's Most popular recessed LED Luminaires, DUCAT-IV and KRONA-IV and linear LED luminaires STR7, STR8, STR8-F, and STR9* using 083 Nichia LEDs will now be produced using ANSI binning. This will be apparent in much better color consistency and uniformity from these luminaires. * Only select STR9 models use Nichia 083 LEDs

Last spring, we introduced the DUCAT-IV which uses 4 diodes rather than the original 3. This increased DUCAT's lumen output by 30%, making the luminaire a viable option for a multitude of new applications.

In December 2008 Nichia introduced the 083B series diodes which are 25% brighter than the 083A series we have previously used. Therefore, we are happy to announce that effective for shipments beginning in January, 2009, we can offer an additional 25% lumen output with no change to the number of diodes and no increase in wattage. Existing DUCAT-IV prices remain unchanged, giving customers a 25% increase in Lumens. Just imagine the applications that can now be addressed!