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1 Premiere LED Lighting for the Railroad Industry Featuring Lighting Products by: ENGINEERED LIGHTING SOLUTIONS Proudly Made in the U.S.A.

Of the five human senses, sight accounts for 90% of a person s ability to react to oncoming hazards and dangerous conditions.

The more nighttime work you do, the more valuable good lights will be to you. LED lights, in particular, offer a variety of benefits over traditional lights - keep reading to learn more!

LED lights produce a crisp, clean, bright white light that effectively turns night into day.

LED lights have no breakable bulbs, fragile filaments or sensitive electrodes to prematurely fail. Another advantage that LED lights have over traditional lights is their superior lifespan. One J.W.

Install one of our LED lights and it s likely you ll have to replace your vehicle before you have to replace the LED light!

Incandescent Lights - - 2,000-1,000 More Fatigue Notice how the LED beam pattern (right) covers more area and is brighter & whiter than the halogen (left).

2 Of the five human senses, sight accounts for 90% of a person s ability to react to oncoming hazards and dangerous conditions. This being the case, it stands to reason that lights are one of the most important (if not the most important) safety features on your vehicle. The more nighttime work you do, the more valuable good lights will be to you. LED lights, in particular, offer a variety of benefits over traditional lights - keep reading to learn more! Hands down, the most significant advantage that LED lights have over traditional headlights is the visibility they provide. LED lights produce a crisp, clean, bright white light that effectively turns night into day. A really well-designed LED light will meet all of the necessary regulations, eliminate glare, and have a beam pattern that lights up your work area you ve likely never seen before. LED lights have no breakable bulbs, fragile filaments or sensitive electrodes to prematurely fail. Another advantage that LED lights have over traditional lights is their superior lifespan. One J.W. Speaker LED light will out-live 300+ incandescent lights, 50+ halogen lights, or 20+ HID lights. Install one of our LED lights and it s likely you ll have to replace your vehicle before you have to replace the LED light! Color Temperature of Light (Measured in Degrees Kelvin) Less Fatigue North Light ,000-9,000-8,000 LED Lights - - 7,000-6,000-5,000 HID Lights - - 4,000 Halogen Lights - - 3,000 Sunset - Incandescent Lights - - 2,000-1,000 More Fatigue Notice how the LED beam pattern (right) covers more area and is brighter & whiter than the halogen (left). LED lights utilize solid-state construction meaning that there are no breakable bulbs, fragile filaments, or sensitive electrodes like those found in incandescent, halogen, or HID lighting. For this reason, LED lights are the perfect choice for vehicles that regularly encounter bumps, curves and other rugged terrain that cause traditional lights to prematurely fail. Investing in a good set of LED lights will not only save you money on replacement parts and labor, but the time and inconvenience that a failed light will cost you. = One LED light will out-live 300+ incandescent lights - resulting in maintenance & replacement cost savings! We ve all seen news stories about the deadly consequences of falling asleep at the wheel, but did you know that the type of lights you use can be a significant factor in either causing or preventing driving fatigue? Studies show that our body s internal clock (called the circadian rhythm) is linked to the cycle of night and day. More specifically, our brains interpret the color temperature of light we re exposed to and then tell the body whether we should be alert or at rest. Aas you can see in the illustration on the left, traditional lights have a color temperature that closely resembles sunset the time of day that our brain tells the body to prepare for sleep. LED lights, on the other hand, closely mimic the characteristics of a bright noon day sun when the body is most awake.

The world of lighting has undergone many changes in the last century.

The down-side is that these technological advances have led to an abundance of terminology that many find confusing.

If you have two lights in front of you, one being 75 watts & another 100 watts, which will produce more light?

3 The world of lighting has undergone many changes in the last century. The up-side of this is that we now enjoy some of the brightest, longest-lasting, and most efficient lighting options the world has ever seen. The down-side is that these technological advances have led to an abundance of terminology that many find confusing. On this page, we explore the most common terms and explain them in a way that makes them easy to understand no fancy degrees required. Let s start off with a little quiz. If you have two lights in front of you, one being 75 watts & another 100 watts, which will produce more light? Most people would probably say the 100 watt light, but that s not necessarily the correct answer. Truth be told, we can t know the correct answer because watts isn t a measure of light output. A watt is actually a measure of total power output. You see, not all of the energy emitted by a light source is visible light heat and invisible light waves (ex. infrared light) are also emitted. Lumens, on the other hand, will tell you the total visible light output of a source. For this reason, lumens (not watts) is the relevant unit of measure when you re concerned about visibility. 1 Candela Light Source 1 Foot Radius 1 Foot-Candle (1 Lumen/foot 2 ) 1 foot 2 surface area 1 Meter Radius 1 Lux (1 Lumen/meter 2 ) 1 meter 2 spherical surface area Once the predominant unit of measure used to describe the intensity of a light source in a particular direction, the term candlepower has gone the way of the dinosaur. The new standard unit of measure (which happens to be a direct equivalent to candlepower) is the candela. One candela is close to the light intensity produced by an ordinary candle as perceived by the human eye and addresses how bright a light source is in a particular direction. The candela is similar to the lumen in that both deal with light output as perceived by the human eye, but the key difference is that the lumen measures the total visible light output, whereas the candela addresses directional intensity (see the illustration below). Last, but not least, are the foot-candle and lux. Both units measure the same thing the amount of visible light that falls on a surface. The key difference between the two is that the foot-candle uses the Imperial measuring system (feet, pounds, etc.), while the lux uses the metric system (meters, grams, etc.). To better understand the foot-candle, imagine that you have a one candela light source located in the center of a sphere. If the radius of that sphere is a distance of one foot, a foot-candle is the amount of light that falls on the inside surface of that sphere. For the lux, take that same example and simply change the radius of the sphere to a distance of one meter the amount of light falling on the inside surface of the sphere would be one lux. See the illustration below for a visual depiction of these measurements and how they relate to one another. If you ever need to convert between foot-candles and lux, the rule of thumb is that one foot-candle is approximately equal to lux. So, to recap the terminology and concepts we ve covered in the article: The watt is a measure of the total power output of a light source The lumen is a measure of the total visible light output of a light source Candlepower is an obsolete term that has been replaced by candela The candela is a measure of the intensity of a light source in a particular direction Foot-candles and lux measure the amount of visible light falling on a surface

Because many people base purchasing decisions solely on visual output, many LED lighting manufacturers are boasting high lumen numbers on product literature & packaging.

4 With the popularity of LED forward lighting on the rise, you are going to increasingly see the term lumen used to describe light output. The lumen is simply put, a unit of measure used to describe the total visible light output emitted by a light source. Because many people base purchasing decisions solely on visual output, many LED lighting manufacturers are boasting high lumen numbers on product literature & packaging. What they may fail to clarify, however, is whether these big numbers are the raw lumen output or the effective lumen output. One is a theoretical number that fails to account for real world losses in output, while the other is a highly-accurate measurement that does account for real world factors. Raw lumens are theoretical rather than the actual measure of useful light output. Manufacturers calculate raw lumen output by multiplying the number of LEDs in a light by their maximum output rating. For example, if a light uses 10 LEDs that have a maximum output rating of 100 lumens, the raw lumen output would be 1,000 lumens (10 x 100 = 1,000). No photometric testing is necessary to come up with this number. The reason this is an unreliable metric is because it does not take into account real world factors that can decrease light output by as much as 75 percent. A couple of real world factors will always decrease light output. First are thermal losses. It is not uncommon for LEDs to reach temperatures as high as 212ºF (100ºC) in short period of time. The hotter LEDs become, the less light they produce. LED manufacturers calculate their maximum output ratings by measuring the light output of the component LEDs after 25 milliseconds the equivalent in duration to the burst of a flash bulb. Any operator who uses LED lighting for longer than 25 milliseconds at a time is going to experience hotter LEDs, and therefore lower light output compared to the maximum output ratings. How much less will depend on the thermal management and current drive of the light, but the loss is typically in the neighborhood of 10 to 25 percent. Thermal Losses: 10-25% Second, when light travels through or reflects off of a material such as optics or lenses, it loses some of its intensity. Any LED light that uses optics, reflector optics or a lens will unavoidably fall victim to these losses. Couple these optical losses with assembly variations, and the result is an additional percent decrease in light output that the raw lumen figure does not account for. Optical & Assembly Losses: 20-50% Effective lumens don t leave you in the dark because they are an actual measurement that takes into account all of these real world losses. Measuring the effective lumen output of a light requires the use of high-tech photometry equipment. Because of the cost and expertise involved, some manufacturers opt to cut corners and simply use the theoretical raw lumen numbers. This makes an apples-to-apples comparison between lights very difficult, and often leaves consumers relying on less useable light than advertised. Here is a practical example: Based solely on raw lumens, No. 2 would be the clear choice. However, turn both lights on and light No. 1 would be twice as bright as light No. 2 because it has the higher effective lumen output. To get the entire picture, J.W. Speaker encourages you to challenge manufacturers and lighting sales reps to provide both the raw and the effective output numbers.

5 If you re not familiar with EMI, the term refers to a disturbance that affects an electrical circuit. If you ve ever experienced reception issues with your AM/FM radio when your cell phone rings (or vice versa), that s a perfect example of a problem caused by EMI. Lights can both cause and be the victim of EMI issues in your vehicle. For this reason, it is important to have a basic understanding of EMI and look for lights that have been adequately tested. There are five main types of EMI that you should be aware of: Electromagnetic noise emitted by a light through the air that can interfere with other electronics (ex. cell phones, radios, etc.). Electromagnetic noise conducted down a power line in a vehicle which can interfere with other electronic components on the vehicle. The tolerance of a light to inbound electromagnetic noise in the atmosphere. Any broadcast signal (cell phone, radio tower, non-compliant electronics, etc.) can interfere with a light if it is not properly designed. The tolerance of a light to inbound electromagnetic noise conducted on vehicle power lines. As a kid, you probably experienced shuffling your feet on carpeting and touching someone to give them a shock. This phenomenon is called electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can damage any electrical component lights included. For OEM applications, lighting manufacturers focus on testing their products at a component (light) level. This is done to make sure that the lights will not cause a vehicle level EMI failure or interfere with other electronics on the vehicle. OEMs then test at a vehicle level to ensure that it meets regulatory requirements. At J.W. Speaker Corporation, we design and manufacture both standard and custom products. For our standard products, we ve established a set of high standards by which we design and test our products for electromagnetic compliance. For custom products, we design, test, and manufacture to meet your exact specifications. In the event that you do not have EMI specifications, we ll provide you with our EMI standards to review and approve before we start on the design. J.W. Speaker has EMI testing equipment on-site at our production facility which enables us to do all of the following:

Model 623 Model 523 Model 7150 Output 40,000 Raw Lumens 20,000 Effective Lumens 3,900 Effective Lumens 4,500 Raw Lumens 3,000 Effective

00 Amps @ Voltage 120V AC 120V AC Description Medium Flood Narrow Flood Medium Flood Narrow Flood Medium Flood Medium Flood Medium Flood

Lumens 1,400 Effective Lumens 3.70 Amps @ 1.

6 Model 623 Model 523 Model 7150 Output 40,000 Raw Lumens 20,000 Effective Lumens 3,900 Effective Lumens 4,500 Raw Lumens 3,000 Effective Lumens Current Draw V AC V AC V AC Voltage 120V AC 120V AC Description Medium Flood Narrow Flood Medium Flood Narrow Flood Medium Flood Medium Flood Medium Flood Flood Spot Trap Flood Spot Trap Part # s Model 735 2,700 Raw Lumens 1,400 Effective Lumens Flood Spot Trap Model ,100 Raw Lumens 525 Effective Lumens V DC Flood Spot Effective Lumens V DC Flood Spot Trap

Output Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Model 60 3,600 Raw Lumens 1,700 Effective Lumens Battery Battery Battery 120-240V AC Input Portable Light w/ Integrated DC Charger

60 Amps @ 120V AC 120V AC Medium Flood 0545451 0545531 523 Tripod Kit 3,900 Effective Lumens 0.60 Amps @ 120V AC 120V AC 0544021 The most versatile lighting.

The power plugs on the Speaker Model 60 are fully waterproof, making this portable scene light an excellent choice for use in heavy rain.

The Speaker Model 60 is incredibly stable with the extendable integrated tripod stabilizer legs that fold away when not in use.

The bank of 30 High Intensity LEDs on the Speaker Model 60 delivers a massive 3,000 raw (1,400 effective) Lumens, which is designed to provide a bright, white light that can be

Ratcheting head unit clamp maintains head unit s orientation even in high vibration applications. The Speaker Model 60 gives you 4 height options to suit any lighting need.

7 Output Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Model 60 3,600 Raw Lumens 1,700 Effective Lumens Battery Battery Battery V AC Input Portable Light w/ Integrated DC Charger Portable Light w/ Integrated DC Charger & Remote Rapid Charger Kit - AC Portable 3,900 Effective Lumens V AC 120V AC Medium Flood Tripod Kit 3,900 Effective Lumens V AC 120V AC The most versatile lighting... The heavy duty coil cord extends to the full height of the lamp mast. When the light head is locked in the down position, the coil cord retracts down to just 16 inches. The power plugs on the Speaker Model 60 are fully waterproof, making this portable scene light an excellent choice for use in heavy rain. Additionally, they lock on to prevent accidental disconnection. The Speaker Model 60 is incredibly stable with the extendable integrated tripod stabilizer legs that fold away when not in use. The use of these stabilizers is optional, leaving you with an option for added stability when needed. The bank of 30 High Intensity LEDs on the Speaker Model 60 delivers a massive 3,000 raw (1,400 effective) Lumens, which is designed to provide a bright, white light that can be directed onto the work area. The wide range of light settings makes the Speaker Model 60 adaptable to a variety of applications. Ratcheting head unit clamp maintains head unit s orientation even in high vibration applications. The Speaker Model 60 gives you 4 height options to suit any lighting need. The re-enforced fiberglass mast sections push and lock into each other to form a strong and stable support for the light head. When not in use, the mast sections are stored in a secure snap lock inside the base of the unit. The heavy-duty construction of the Speaker Model 60 is designed to withstand the rough handling and conditions of worksites and trade environments. An internal steel chassis provides superior strength and rigidity. The charging system monitors vehicle on status to prevent discharging of vehicle battery and ambient temperature to optimize charging for maximum battery performance.

Output 1,300 Raw Lumens 1,300 Raw Lumens 750 Effective Lumens Current Draw 3.60 Amps @ 1.

50 Amps @ 1.30 Amps @ 7 Round High/Low Beam 0544001 Model TS3000 1,770 Raw Lumens 1,350 Raw Lumens 750 Effective Lumens 55,970 Candela 117,460 Candela 4.30 Amps @ 2.

35 Amps @ 5 x 7 High/Low Beam 5 x 7 Driving Beam w/ Nickel Housing - DOT 5 x 7 Driving Beam w/ Black Housing - DOT 5 x 7 Pencil Beam w/ Nickel Housing 0546571 0547321

It is one thing to design a headlight that meets minimum DOT requirements, but it is considerably more difficult to design a light that meets DOT standards and has a

8 Output 1,300 Raw Lumens 1,300 Raw Lumens 750 Effective Lumens Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s 4 x 6 High Beam x 6 Low Beam ,350 Raw Lumens 760 Effective Lumens 1,350 Raw Lumens 650 Effective Lumens Round High/Low Beam Model TS3000 1,770 Raw Lumens 1,350 Raw Lumens 750 Effective Lumens 55,970 Candela 117,460 Candela x 7 High/Low Beam 5 x 7 Driving Beam w/ Nickel Housing - DOT 5 x 7 Driving Beam w/ Black Housing - DOT 5 x 7 Pencil Beam w/ Nickel Housing Given the clear advantage of LEDs over other technologies, there will no doubt be a number of manufacturers producing LED headlights in the months and years to come. One thing you ll want to keep in mind when selecting an LED headlight is that compliance with DOT standards does not guarantee a good beam pattern for driving. It is one thing to design a headlight that meets minimum DOT requirements, but it is considerably more difficult to design a light that meets DOT standards and has a good beam pattern. In the photographs on the right, you ll see the beam patterns of two different DOT-compliant low beam headlights. The first is a competitor s, and the second In comparing the two, notice how the competitor s product (despite meeting DOT standards) does a poor job of illuminating the foreground - inhibiting its effectiveness. While standards compliance is certainly important, we assert that comparing beam patterns is equally important when selecting an LED headlight. Competitor s Low Beam J.W. Speaker s Low Beam

Output Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Locomotive HL 200,000 Candela (Min = Lamp Only) (Max = Lamp &

Part 22.9.125) 0547691 Model 417 Model 412 Custom Bars Model 9049 Current Draw 4.00 Amps @ 2.40 Amps @ 12.

20 Amps @ Voltage Part # s 0546261 0545331 0546291 0546271 0546301 Function Current Draw Voltage Description

solution on the market and can be custom-configured to meet your specific needs.

9 Output Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Locomotive HL 200,000 Candela (Min = Lamp Only) (Max = Lamp & Full Defrost) 75V DC 7 Round (Meets FRA CFR 49 Part ) Model 417 Model 412 Custom Bars Model 9049 Current Draw Voltage Part # s Function Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Red / White Red / White Our heavy duty light bars offer the most durable and longest-lasting lighting solution on the market and can be custom-configured to meet your specific needs. We can mix & match any of the following to create your custom heavy duty light bars: Description 2-Lamp LED Light Bar 2-Lamp LED Light Bar 4-Lamp LED Light Bar 4-Lamp LED Light Bar 6-Lamp LED Light Bar 6-Lamp LED Light Bar Dome Light w/ Touch Sensor Dome Light

Model 232 Model 206 Model 270 Model 245 Function Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Turn Backup Turn Backup Turn Turn 0.10 Amps @ 0.

35 Amps @ 0.23 Amps @ 0.07 Amps @ 0.01 Amps @ 0.07 Amps @ 0.05 Amps @ 36V DC 0.01 Amps @ 0.03 Amps @ 0.01 Amps @ 0.01 Amps @ 36V DC 0.50 Amps @ 0.

09 Amps @ 36V DC 5 Round Stop/Tail Light w/ Guard 5 Round Turn Signal Light w/ Guard 6 Round Turn Signal Light 0341931 6 Round Backup Light

24-36V DC 3 x 7 Stop/Tail Light 0342061 3 x 7 Turn Signal Light 0341341 24-36V DC 3 x 7 Turn Signal Light 0342041 Model 260 Backup Turn 0.

10 Model 232 Model 206 Model 270 Model 245 Function Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s Turn Backup Turn Backup Turn Turn V DC V DC V DC 5 Round Stop/Tail Light w/ Guard 5 Round Turn Signal Light w/ Guard 6 Round Turn Signal Light Round Backup Light Round Stop/Tail Light 5 x 7 Turn Signal Light x 7 Backup Light 5 x 7 Stop/Tail Light 3 x 7 Stop/Tail Light V DC 3 x 7 Stop/Tail Light x 7 Turn Signal Light V DC 3 x 7 Turn Signal Light Model 260 Backup Turn Model 212 /Turn Round Double-Sided - RH Round Double-Sided - LH Model 265 /Turn/Backup x 11 Stop/Tail/Turn/Backup

Model 224 Backup Turn 0.15 Amps @ 0.19 Amps @ 0.19 Amps @ 0.03 Amps @ 0.

23 Amps @ 5 x 5 Backup Light 0442611 5 x 5 Stop/Tail Light 0342301 5 x 5

Model 405 Model 601 Flash Rate Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s

Rotating Beacon 3.70 Amps @ 2.00 Amps @ 0.40 Amps @ 120V AC 0.

11 Model 224 Backup Turn x 5 Backup Light x 5 Stop/Tail Light x 5 Turn Signal Light Model V DC PAR46 Stop/Tail Light PAR46 Stop/Tail Light Model 405 Model 601 Flash Rate Current Draw Voltage Description Part # s : 125 fpm : 500 fpm : 250 fpm : 510 fpm : 240 fpm : 540 fpm : 340 fpm : Rotating Beacon V AC V AC V AC Amber Strobe Light Red Strobe Light Rotating Strobe Light Flashing Strobe Light Amber Strobe Light

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15 Million Candlepower Handheld Spotlight - 35 Watt HID Lumens - Spot / Flood Combo

15 Million Candlepower Handheld Spotlight - 35 Watt HID - 3200 Lumens - Spot / Flood Combo Part #: HL-85-HID Page: 1 Buy American Compliant The HL-85-HID from Larson Electronics is an Handheld HID Spotlight