Hella adds value with auxiliary lighting
Vehicle technology provider Hella offers a host of auxiliary lighting products for both tractor units and trailers to help maximise road safety and visibility, as well as lighting solutions suitable for workshops and warehouses.
From increasing road safety, to maintaining a well-lit view of the road ahead, the demands on commercial vehicle lighting are high, Hella says; and individual appearance is also becoming more important, which is what led it to introduce the Jumbo LED auxiliary headlamp series.
“The Jumbo LED auxiliary high beam headlamp combines function and design into one product with a characteristic light signature adopted from the EdgeLight technology that Hella developed for the automotive sector,” said the company.
“The striking trim in the upper part of the headlamp was inspired by the round Luminator LED auxiliary headlamp, which was launched in 2019.”
A great advantage of LED is that the light colour is similar to daylight, which contributes to reducing driver fatigue, says Hella. It also highlights the instantaneous high beam light signal that enables the use of the headlamp flasher function.
The Jumbo LED is available in two mounting versions, either for upright or pendant installation and features an impact-resistant, lightweight housing made of thermoplastic. It is said to provide high energy efficiency with low power consumption, and is suitable for both 12 and 24-volt systems.
Alongside the Jumbo LED stands the Light Bar 470 PO, another LED light source that provides long distance penetration in the dark, as well as daytime running light safety and recognition, during daylight driving.
“Its low energy consumption characteristics, allied to its low profile design and light weight make it a highly efficient lighting solution for both 12 and 24 volt systems,” said Hella.
Another solution in Hella’s lighting portfolio is its Visiotech projection module, which is suitable for applications from 12 to 48-volts.
“With this small but versatile addition, danger zones around the vehicle can be optically marked out, so that everyone in the affected area can be warned and protected,” said the company.
“Previously, physical signs or barriers would have needed to be erected, which both costs time and takes resource away from the actual job in hand.
“Using illumination technology, Hella’s Visiotech light module can project a suitable warning symbol, such as an exclamation mark or hazardous area chevrons, onto the ground and so optically warn other vehicles or passers-by, drawing attention to any danger or to delineate certain work areas.
“In addition, other projection symbols can be developed in collaboration with customers, which could be especially important in the construction and mining industries, where the danger zone can clearly and easily be identified for everyone on site, when shovels or dump trucks are being unloaded, for example.
“Other scenarios include when employees working for municipal services have to regularly step down from the cab and are exposed to serious danger from other road users, or for trucks, ambulances and emergency vehicles, that require loading or safety areas that need to be clearly marked and highlighted.
“With the Visiotech projection module solution, Hella has enabled work safety and security during routine operations, to be significantly enhanced, no matter whether it’s day or night.”
Another lighting solution said to be ideal for the illumination of work areas is Floodlight, which is designed for operating voltages of 100 to 277 volts AC and for use in extreme environments where high light output and the illumination of large areas is required.
Typical applications include high masts for the illumination of transport routes, workshops or conveyor belts, for example, where potential hazards both near and far can be optimally illuminated and so detected early.
“The light produced by Floodlight is similar to daylight and has a specially developed LED colour temperature of 5,700 K and an optimised light output of 130 lumens per watt,” said Hella.
“This cooler colour temperature provides a clean, clear and energising lighting atmosphere.
“The housing is made of high-quality die-cast aluminium, which is robust, corrosion-resistant and dimensionally stable. LED technology ensures low power consumption and a long service life, combined with a reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional metal halogen lamps.”
Finally, Hella’s High Bay light complements the range for heavy-duty applications and is said to be ideal for use in warehouses, workshops and production halls, with an operating voltage of 100 to 305 volts AC.
“The high-quality aluminium housing and reflector are specially designed for high ceilings and, at 140 lumens per watt, the High Bay produces a high light output with low heat generation and low energy consumption,” said Hella.
“This level of consumption is environmentally friendly and reduces CO2 emissions compared to conventional metal-halide lamps.
“In addition, the light has a dimming function that can efficiently control different brightness requirements.
“Another plus point is its protection against voltage peaks. Over voltages can occur at the supply networks due to different voltage levels, which can damage the electronic components of LED lights. However, the design of the High Bay provides protection against such voltage peaks and thus guarantees a longer service life.”
