Lighting towers re-invented is how Ritelite is describing its Quad Pod K65 Mobile units
It standards to reason that lighting equipment should be maximising the possible useful light reaching the working area, and minimising the wasted light, or light which is projected outside of the working area – but this is not always the case in practice.
Wasted light can also be referred to as light pollution which not only wastes energy but can also be a significant safety risk. It is a particular problem in areas close to airports, busy roads, and railway tracks, for example, as well as causing problems in neighbouring residential areas.
Founded over 35 years ago, Ritelite (Systems), based in Stamford (UK), are a leading manufacturer of innovative, high performance mobile and portable industrial work light solutions designed to meet the specific demands of the construction and hire industry.
Launching officially at BAUMA 2022 in Munich, the new Ritelite Quad Pod K65 Mobile Lighting Towers with what is described as class leading safety, performance and mobility features, has now become even better – with Ritelite Beam Control.
The manufacturer’s new Beam Control technology gathers the maximum light emitted from the LEDs (measured in lumens) and enables the user to optimise the light projected onto the worksite area – measured in Lux – to suit his/her specific application.
Compared to the Ritelite K65 Beam Control, typical lighting tower designs project a much smaller percentage of useful light onto the work area, therefore generating a much higher level of wasted light and light pollution. This also means a lot of energy is unnecessarily wasted.
The new Ritelite K65 Beam Control lighting towers reduce wasted light, energy and light pollution by up to 70% compared to typical lighting tower designs. Beam control also optimises the uniformity of the illumination, eliminating very bright and very dark areas which can cause visual safety hazards for workers when moving around the work site.
Specially designed optics enable the LED modules to be aligned almost parallel to the ground instead of pointing directly in the worker’s line of sight. This helps prevent accidents on the construction site due to distraction from light glare.
Beam Control LED light heads are driven by remote and dimmable LED drivers mounted at the base of the light mast. Compared to typical lighting towers with drivers mounted on the light heads, the weight at the top of the mast is greatly reduced. In addition, the new low profile light heads present a much smaller surface area in windy conditions. These new features result in a lower centre of gravity and enhanced stability in windy or adverse weather conditions.
Rapid deployment light heads enable adjustment for optimum illumination to be easily achieved within seconds according to the requirements of each work site. A new stepless dimming function is also included, providing the user with additional control over the illumination.
The Vertical Surface Illumination Mode is specially designed to provide a uniform illumination when working on the exterior walls of buildings, or any other vertical structures.
The new Ritelite K65 Beam Control lighting towers also feature a comprehensive and class leading array of safety functions designed to help protect both the user and the equipment during use. These include a safety interlock between the mast and stability legs that helps prevent raising of the mast until all legs are correctly deployed. This also prevents a leg from being raised until the mast is fully retracted.
Double load security on each mast section with twin wire ropes and automatic double locking pins safely always securing the mast during deployment/operation. Moreover, an automatic slack rope detection system helps protect the winch rope from damage, increasing service life and reliability.
K65 Beam Control lighting towers with class leading illumination, safety, mobility and power efficiency, make large, heavy, trailer-based lighting towers a thing of the past. High mobility and one person deployment makes it possible to illuminate areas that would be impossible with traditional lighting tower designs. Due to its unique parallel mast system, low centre of gravity and low-pressure tyres, the K65 Beam control can be easily moved and deployed even on soft grass and uneven terrain.
The extremely compact design is small enough to fit through standard doorways yet powerful enough to illuminate a football pitch. Zero emission worksites, especially within cities or conservation areas, are a growing requirement and will become more critical in the future. With its excellent power efficiency, the K65 Beam Control lighting towers have been optimised for use on zero emission worksites and for use with zero emission power sources including Ritelite’s own range of RITE-POWER rechargeable battery powered generators.
