Cardan lamps. Features and characteristics

For the design of shopping centers, exhibition halls, offices, an important task is to install lighting devices that meet all the functional requirements. In order to create a comfortable working atmosphere, it is desirable to be able to control the level and direction of the light fluxes. Cardan lamps as lighting devices for indoor as well as outdoor lighting have already gained wide popularity in the modern lighting market.

Advantages of

cardan luminaires Combination of several rotary lamps combined by means ofcommon building, called cardan lights. These lighting devices allow the use of various light sources in one housing, and they can be used to obtain zonal - locally accented light flux, as well as general( indoor and facade) lighting.

The design of the cardan carries a wide range of possibilities for combining and adjusting the luminous flux. By selecting lamps of different types and capacities, it is possible to adjust the brightness and intensity of light, as well as the uniformity of the light flux, to select both warm and cold shades of illumination. In these designs, the use of lamps of different power is allowed, since they are separated from the attachment point by the metal casing and there will not be a significant overheating of the surfaces. Cardan luminaires are characterized by low energy consumption and a sufficiently long service life, are efficient in operation and practical. They look harmonious both in public places and in home interiors.

Device for cardan luminaires

Cardan luminaire is a multifunctional lighting system characterized by ease of adjustment and subsequent management, as well as operation.

The cardan structure consists of the following components:

• of one or more cells with light sources, which are halogen and metallogenic, less often - LED lamps;
• all-metal panel - the housing uniting the structure;
• fixing the lamp in the form of a hanging mechanism or clips.

This design allows you to adjust the direction of each light source individually in a horizontal and vertical plane, with rotation being relative to the central axis of the lamp. Cardan lamps are compact, functional, at the same time look aesthetically and sufficiently decorative, thanks to a wide selection of products for sale, naturally fit into the interiors of different styles.

Types and characteristics of cardan luminaires

The following varieties of cardan luminaires are produced:

• single-module cardan, as well as luminaires from several modules( usually up to 6 lamps);
• with ceiling or wall mount;
• waybills, as well as embedded.

Built-in cardan luminaires are easily mounted in suspended and stretched ceilings, they are often used to illuminate various premises - trading halls, exhibition pavilions, business centers, cafes, hotels, car dealerships. With the help of moving lamps of cardan luminaires, a directional luminous flux is created in public places, focusing on certain objects - shop windows, shelves, paintings, etc.

The laconic design of the cardan-type luminaires allows them to be used in living spaces for interior decoration in the style of minimalism, hi-tech or loft( in the so-called "attic style"), as well as for home photography( for example, for a culinary blog).

The wide range of products from domestic and foreign manufacturers is on sale, it is possible to select and buy quality cardan lamps of elegant design, with suitable lighting characteristics.

Halogen cardan luminaires

The cardan design allows you to receive a flow with various parameters depending on the light source. In halogen lamps, the direction of the light flux is set according to the technical characteristics of the lamp reflector. This indicator can be equal to 8, 24 and 45 degrees. Such lamps are used, for example, in a well-known chain of fast food restaurants. Halogen lamps are characterized by accurate light transmission of the entire range of shades, excellent detailing of the illuminated object, and are widely used in cardan luminaires.

Metal-led cardan luminaires

Metal-halide lamps are devices of searchlight type and are characterized by a uniform light flux. The power of the luminaire and, accordingly, the brightness of the lighting can be adjusted to achieve optimal parameters, while the color rendering and detailing is lower than that of halogen lamps. In kardanah for metallogenic lamps, the degree and direction of light scattering is determined directly by the reflector of the optical part of the luminaire, and the scattering angle can be from 10 to 45 degrees.

Cardan led

luminaires Recently, LED lamps - led( light emitting diode) are used in cardan luminaires, providing bright, clearly directional illumination( the quality of light transmission depends on the specific manufacturer).Light-emitting diodes are modern technological light sources recommended for use for outdoor advertising objects, as well as for decorative lighting. Cardan led lamps are distinguished by their reliability and mechanical strength, as well as durability( LED lamps can last for years), economy and ease of use. LED lamps are practically not heated and are characterized by high fire safety. They emit pure light in a narrow part of the spectrum - without the pulsation of the light flux inherent in gas-discharge lamps. LED embedded cardan luminaires are widely used in office buildings, as they allow zoning lighting, while the LEDs differ in homogeneous light, are noiseless, do not require frequent replacement. After the rearrangement in the room, thanks to the rotary design of the luminaires, it is not difficult to reconfigure the direction of the luminous flux again.

Recommendations for the use of

Thanks to the correct selection of warm and cold colors by means of cardan luminaires, it is possible to imagine lighting objects in showcases and exposures. This will give them aesthetics and help to successfully illuminate the various compositions. For an objective assessment of the color of the lighting, a color temperature indicator is used.

There are rules for selecting light shades:

• recommends the use of warm white light( color temperature 3000K) to illuminate culinary products, children's products, textiles, furniture;
• cool white light( 6000K) will favorably emphasize the whiteness and metallic shine of plumbing and automotive goods, household appliances, utensils;
• cold light over 6000K will decorate and make sparkles of precious stones and metals of jewelry.

By combining lamps with different properties, various light effects can be realized. This is especially true for the design of exhibition displays and showcases, creating interior accents.

Replacing the lamps of the cardan luminaire will not be difficult, for this you will not need any tools. It will be necessary to disconnect the light source from the mains and remove the lamp by unscrewing the locking ring or removing the retaining clip. It should be noted that halogen lamps should be replaced with protective gloves.

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