A new definition for low voltage relay control to compliment our dimmer systems
The fully integrated DMX electronics in our relay systems allows control of all relays from theatrical control devices such as control consoles and show controllers. Local override of the relays is available through connection of standard low voltage switches.
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 This is Bernard & Associates' second online newsletter.The first newsletter came out on August 31st and was well received with plenty of positive feedback. Each month we will feature a manufacturer we represent in a special article that explains their core business and present a new product or two and perhaps a project they have showcased. This month it is Tivoli, one of the most respected companies in the lighting industry today. Tivoli has a long history of providing a wide selection of the latest fixture designs for the architectural world, so read on. At Bernard and associates we represent quality manufacturers and we have the experts you need when you are looking for Lighting Control Specialists. At any time you wish to quit receiving our newsletter, just e-mail us by clicking here |
Visit our new and improved websitewww.bernardassociates has been redesigned, updated and added to. On the site you will find current information from our manufacturers that we represent, the projects we have completed or working on, resources, new and current products, lighting news and interesting articles, services and business contacts and resource links.
Check out the impressive Display Profile   Precise beam shaping and pattern projection RELAY RACK
LiteTouch now shipping Hybrid Products
Dimming Fluorescent becoming the norm High-frequency dimming fluorescent lighting was previously regarded as a costly 'special' and had it's problems initially. Now it is within everyone's economic reach and runs efficiently and troublefree. HF operation on electronic ballasts saves typically 25-30% of energy cost of a standard ballast - which is by far the largest element of total lighting costs. With the addition of a HF dimming control system, the energy cost saving can often reach as much as 50%. |
Highlighted Projects EnOcean HVAC Controls Neutralize Highest Electricity Rate in the United States Read more about it from Business Wire Echoflex develops products for the commercial building automation market with specific focus on lighting and HVAC controls. Echoflex products are based upon a revolutionary new wireless technology from Europe called EnOcean that integrates innovations in energy harvesting and energy storage with low power radio technologies. Combining advances in these technological elements onto a single radio platform created a platform for the world’s first truly sustainable control solutions. Echoflex products fit very well into this market by addressing the “last 10 meters of a control system”, the space where people live and work. Leveraging the advantages that distributed wireless controls offer, facilities can increase the integration between HVAC systems, lighting and occupancy controls. Adopting needs based operational processes is a logical, energy efficient extension of these networked systems. Echoflex develops automation solutions with energy conservation as the primary focus. To save energy, power that is being consumed must be turned off when it is not needed. To achieve this goal efficiently and eliminate human intervention, automation must take a role in the process. The automation solutions that Echoflex develops are based on a distributed model. Through distributing the control elements room by room or circuit by circuit, a tight weave of control is created making it more efficient and improving energy savings.   
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LIGHTING FOR VIDEO Find out how lighting for video is approached and requires a different set of tools and techniques. Bernard & Associates has experts on staff that have decades of experience working with video, television and film. Bernard & Associates are currently working on lighting a new video conference theatre at the UBC Kelowna Regional Hospital. If you wish to have access to more information that we make available to clients on lighting your facility for video please phone us at 604-540-2686. ESL Lightbulbs Better Than CFL, LED? A breakthrough lighting technology that is generating widespread interest and enthusiasm from scientists, industry experts, utility companies, and lighting product distributors As the lighting industry transitions away from incandescent to more energy-friendly alternatives such as CFL or LED, there appears to be a new type of energy efficient lightbulb that’s more environmentally friendly (with no mercury) and produces a warmer light that’s pleasing to the eye—and it’s called the ESL. ESL is short for Electron Stimulated Luminescence, which uses accelerated electrons in a spray to stimulate phosphor to create light and it is fully dimmable. Read more about the technology here. Vu1 Corporation of Seattle, WA has released an eight minute video that features a demonstration of ESL, a side by side feature comparison with CFLs and LEDs, and interviews with lighting and energy industry experts. It’s produced by Vu1, so it obviously favours the ESL technology, but it might be the next generation of lamp heading your way.
Designing and making objects for 110 years. The Rambusch catalogues are available in 5 sections here. Did you know that Rambusch can custom design your lighting fixture using any current design or even a historic design? Many high profile historic buildings have been restored with fixtures created by Rambusch such as Victoria's Fairmont Empress and New York's Appellate Courthouse. Visit with Rambusch |
FEATURED MANUFACTURER
Shortlidge Mall Pennstate University
Tivoli products have continued to evolve with the changing needs of the market. Tivoli was originally known for it's trademark tube lights but these are rapidly being replaced by LED sources. Tivoli was first to introduce indicator type LEDs into tubing, aisle and step lighting products. As LED technology has advanced so have Tivoli products. Tivoli’s new line of architectural LED based products incorporate the latest LED’s with quality characteristics illumination instead of just detail accent lighting along with the energy saving advantages of LEDs. The Tivoli brand has often been copied and in fact, ‘Tivoli type’ lighting is often referenced. However, there is no substitute for original Tivoli products. Tivoli has always incorporated quality manufacturing and materials into their products. Tivoli products are made to withstand extreme environments |
Lamp Catalogs:
Next month's Featured Manufacturer is LiteTouch© |
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Did you know that Bernard & Associates are the
official service provider for Gentec, Litetouch and Strand Lighting? We have trained certified staff, access to factory parts and coordinate delivery of manufacturers' equipment. Our staff have traveled all over North America to keep up to date on the latest technologies. Regular staff webinars and factory training are a large part of our commitment to our valued customers. |
UPCOMING LIGHTING EVENTS |
Check out our line of LED and other source instruments from Tivoli Lighting |
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Lighting Notes:
- Lightfair International ended
- Lighting Links: for entertainment and knowledge
- The Simplicity Event 2008 at Moscow's Red Square check out this flash video of some new lighting concepts and products from Philips
- How many consoles does it take to light an industrial? Find out the Strand Solution here. article by Bobby Harrell
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