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Press briefing: 2012-11-318
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SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2012
27 - 29 November 2012 Key word: Luminaire connector gesis® TOP 3 and 5 poles You can download this press briefing from our homepage: www.wieland-electric.com
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Luminaire connector gesis® TOP When Wieland introduced the first connector for electronic installations on
the market, it was impossible to grasp the diverse application possibilities.
With its first application in the radiator industry, it enabled a quick "plug &
play" connection between the control and the sensors and pumps.
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The revolutionary time saving of more than 70% thanks to pre-installed
modules and cables soon led to the first application of Wieland connectors
in the luminaire industry. For a long time, the advantages of pluggable
luminaires had almost only been used in the project business where a
quick installation and trouble-free operation at the building sites is
essential. The disadvantage for the luminaire manufacturer: If pluggable
luminaires are only used in the project, the logistic expenses increase due
to doubled storage.
In coordination with customers from the luminaire industry, Wieland has
developed a solution. Thanks to the idea of an interface between the
luminaire clamps (within the luminaire) and the connectors (outside the
luminaire and, if necessary, mountable subsequently), which was patented
in 2005, the storage inventory can now be reduced considerably and
standard luminaires can be applied as "plug & play" luminaires also
subsequently.
Together with BJB, the market leader for luminaire connector clamps,
Wieland has implemented and established gesis® TOP as innovative
solution for all luminaire manufacturers during the last few years. The latest
5-pole gesis® TOP connector now converts dimmable standard luminaires
into pluggable luminaires and offers the "plug & play" advantages for
installation and maintenance.
The advantages of gesis® TOP awoke enthusiasm on the luminaire
market - as a natural consequence, the needs for a universal interface also
for connectors and luminaire clamps of other manufacturers was
expressed. As patent holder, Wieland was asked to share their ideas with
competitors. And Wieland decided to do so in order to serve the joint
technical progress. With LINECT, the idea of an interface between
connector and luminaire clamp was broadened and made suitable for
standardization. This step also required some compromises. As a universal
interface, the volume of LINECT is approx. 3 times larger, the construction
height of 28 mm is more than 50% bigger than the one of gesis® TOP
(18 mm) - and consequently, the price is also a little higher than planned
originally and higher than the price for the custom-tailored gesis® TOP
solution. Therefore, Wieland will further offer and develop the successful
gesis® TOP program.
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The product family of gesis® connectors for application in luminaires
already comprises:
§ gesis® 5kV – established interface between high-pressure
discharge lamp and electronic ballast
§ gesis® DALI – 5-pole connector system for integrated supply for
luminaire with power + dimming signal (1..10 V, DALI, etc)
§ gesis® MINI – small luminaires, small connectors: dimensions
reduced by 30% open new possibilities for the luminaire design.
§ gesis® MICRO – even smaller than small is possible: with a
diameter of < 8 mm, its the perfect solution for furniture lighting
and very small luminaires.
§ gesis® RST – Pluggable luminaires in IP68 enable an assembly
of the luminaires without having to open the luminaires
themselves.
§ gesis® TOP – the latest 5-pole connector with TOP design now
converts dimmable standard luminaires into pluggable luminaires
and offers the "plug & play" advantages for installation and
maintenance.
§ gesis® LED – further products, particularly for LED applications,
are planned - please contact us for information.
We wish our partners from the luminaire industry the best possible success
with our Wieland products!
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Background information
Wieland Electric was founded in Bamberg in 1910 and is one of the pioneers in electrical connection technology. Our product range includes more than 20,000 components for industrial automation as well as for building installation and automation. Thanks to the gesis® system, Wieland has been the world market leader on the area of pluggable electrical installations for buildings for more than 30 years now. The podis® energy bus system is tailored for automation solutions. This modular system is particularly suitable for the effective decentralized installation of logistics and transport facilities. The international family business has subsidiaries and sales organizations in Argentina, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Canada, Philippines, Poland, Rumania, Russia, Spain, Czech Republic as well as the USA and is represented in over 70 countries. In addition to the Wieland Electric GmbH, the STOCKO Contact GmbH & Co. KG has been part of the Wieland group since 1998. Wieland Electric has been certified according to the quality and environmental management systems ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 as well as the EG Ecological Audit Ordinance/ EMAS.
Contact:
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