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WIKROLUX CERAMIC W ikrolux Oy has manufactured ex- Nearly 2 years ago Wikrolux Oy and this is also one of biggest reason for pre- it signs and emergency lights for Autrosafe Oy started development on a mature failure of LEDs. The basic idea was project that today is know as Wikroled Ce- to use a ceramic circuit board on which all Wikrolux has used LED technology as ramic. We are proud to say that the prod- the electronics and LEDs are installed. Ce- a light source since 1991, making them the uct is finally finished and awaiting final ramic as a material has a good ability to first manufacturer in Finland to use LEDs tests at SGS FIMKO. transfer heat and combined with a cast nearly 20 years. in emergency lighting. Cooperation with a variety of dif- Mass production will start in the beginning of 2008. aluminum housing, heat is no longer an issue. The heat from the LEDs and other components is effectively transferred to ferent customers has helped Wikrolux Oy The goal was to produce a light that and Autrosafe Oy design and manufacture can withstand very harsh conditions with- broad variety of emergency lights even for out compromising functionality. One ob- Furthermore all components used are the most demanding conditions. stacle was heat. LEDs produce heat and of very high quality, this will ensure a long the aluminum housing. lifetime for the product. Wikroled Ceramic will be available for the following systems: 230 V AC/DC 50/60 Hz and 12/24 V AC/DC. Wikroled Ceramic will also be available as a battery backup model (Ceramic AT) and as an adressable version for the Plansafe system. Most models are available in different IP classes reaching from IP 20 to IP 67. Three different LED color choices are also available. Cool white, neutral white and warm white. ■ For more information: www.autrosafe.fi seatec 2008 33