Retrofit gear tray is magnetic
Auraled has unveiled a retrofit gear tray for upgrading 600 x 600 fluorescent luminaires to LED.
The RetroMag66A features a magnetic base for fast and simplified installation.
It’s equipped with four Tridonic PCB boards, each measuring 560mm, and supports adjustable wattages to meet different lighting needs. It offers two colour temperature options—3000K and 4000K—suitable for various environments.
The LED gear tray achieves up to 188 lumens per watt while maintaining a a colour rendering index of over 80. A small colour tolerance (MacAdam 3) ensures consistent lighting quality. With a lifespan of up to 72,000 hours, the tray reduces long-term maintenance costs, says Auraled.
Installation is designed to be straightforward, with push terminals allowing quick wiring between LED modules and four terminals enabling parallel wiring.
Optional DALI drivers are available which offer intelligent lighting control, while fixed-output drivers provide a more standard option. Emergency kits can also be added to maintain functionality during any power disruptions.
Suitable for both linear and panel lights, the gear tray provides a practical solution for lighting upgrades, says Auraled. The tray is backed by a five-year warranty.
A sister firm, Auratec, provides a turnkey lighting installation service for clients who want a supply-and-install service.
Auraled’s Barrie Vesty said that swapping a fluorescent for an LED panel means the site manager would need to organise waste removal for the old fixtures.
Alternatively, switching to LED tubes means the light fitting needs re-configurating on the wiring and questions could arise about the validity of the original certification.
Additionally, T8 LED tubes creates heat which isn’t always well dissipated.
‘We all know that LED T8 tubes, mass manufactured in Asia are cheap’, said Vesty. ‘But the initial cost is not the end price, as time spent changing is way higher’.
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