A major lighting retrofit project in downtown Los Angeles is changing from the 250 Watt high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps used to light the streets since the late 1920s to modern LED lighting systems. The Bureau of Street Lighting reported that more than half of its streetlights have already been retrofitted to LED, a move that once complete is expected to save the taxpayers of Los Angeles almost 80 percent in energy costs and provide better color rendering for enhanced visibility, safety and security throughout the community.
The light engine is field adjusted to optimize performance and operates on automatic AC incoming voltage sensing 120-277 volt systems. It features over voltage and short circuit protection with a 10kV surge protector, as well as a sealed LED chamber and street-specific optics.
"Our Avista is the perfect LED light engine for exterior lighting applications throughout downtown LA and other cities across the nation," explained Amerlux CEO/President Chuck Campagna. "This revolutionary LED engine helps customers convert outdoor fixtures to LED with significant cost savings that will meet critical lighting and power budgets and energy code compliance."
