Hitachi Electric Introduces Straight Tube LED Light to Reduce Power Consumption

Hitachi Electric Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Hitachi Group, has launched 20 straight-tube LED lamp update kits that can utilize existing 40-tube straight tube fluorescent lamps since July 13. It is easy to change from a straight tube type fluorescent lamp to an LED lamp, which will push the replacement of an LED lamp that can achieve large power saving. Compared with fluorescent lamps, it can reduce power consumption by about 44%. In addition to the use of the original equipment, there are also partial replacement and full replacement replacement.

The straight-tube type LED lamp to be launched adopts an efficient component and an illumination compensation circuit that automatically avoids waste by automatically adjusting the brightness, thereby suppressing power consumption. It maintains approximately 94% of the brightness of the original fluorescent fixtures, while reducing power consumption by nearly half. The lifespan is also up to three times (40,000 hours) of fluorescent lamps, which also inhibits maintenance and management costs.

The update kit combines the two ends of the lamp into the same shape as the fluorescent lamp used for the normal G13 socket, allowing it to be placed directly into existing fluorescent fixtures. Unlike the original product that is powered from the socket, a method of connecting the power supply line to the lamp and energizing it is employed. Its biggest feature is that even if the fluorescent lamp is mistakenly connected, it will not be energized to prevent malfunction. At present, the industry group Japan Light Bulb Industry Association is promoting external power supply.

In addition to the use of existing equipment, there are also a variety of parts such as replacement of the lamp holder and a complete set of replacement devices. A total of three update methods are available, which can meet various replacement requirements according to the type and use of the fluorescent lamp. Since the 40-shaped straight tube fluorescent lamp device is widely used in commercial applications such as offices and shops, the product can be marketed to meet the increasing power demand due to power shortage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and to promote the LED lamp. replace.