new products

Institute of Transportation Engineers. ITE Journal, Feb 2007

CAO Group, of West Jordan, UT, USA, has introduced a new series of light-emitting diodes (LEOs) optimized for applications in traffic signals, message centers and price changers. They are characterized by longterm reliability, excellent performance in outdoor applications and at high ambient temperatures and high color intensity, which takes into account the human factors of eye color response. The color bins from which they are manufactured are measured radiometrically by the dominant wave length, in nanometers. The new products include 30-degree round red and amber lamps for traffic signals, 70/40-degree mono-color (red and amber) and 70/40-RG bi-color (red and green) displays for outdoor message centers and price changers. CAO Group also offers not only the LED component but the LED PCB assemblies as well. The packaging is environmentally sealed and fully RoHS compliant. Customized display panels can also be provided. For more information, visit www.caogroup.com or call or 877-877-9778.

Carmanah Technologies Corporation, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has released the latest version of its Model R409 LED Edge-Lit internally illuminated street name sign. The advancements made in the illumination technology of the Model R409 now allow for brighter, more even illumination with a consistency of /- 7.5 percent. This allows the sign to be clearly visible from a greater distance, creating an even safer road environment for drivers, tourists and pedestrians. Carmanah's Model R409 is also designed to withstand 150-mileper-hour (mph) wind loading and is fieldproven to meet this specification, which significantly exceeds the load of the 110 mph specification typical for illuminated street name signs. In addition, the Model R409 is listed to UL 48 and is approved by the Florida Department of Transportation. For more information, visit www.roadlights. com or call 1-877-722-8877.

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