Eaton Extends Linear LED Light Fittings to Include New Versions for Battery Back-Up And

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Eaton extends linear LED light fittings to include new versions for battery back-up and centralised monitoring

Soest … Power management company Eaton today announced that its Crouse-Hinds division has extended its eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 series of robust, explosion-protected linear LED light fittings with the introduction of new versions for both battery back-up and for connection to central emergency monitoring systems. The light fittings are suitable for use in hazardous gas Zone 1 and 2 hazardous gas environments and Zone 21 and 22 hazardous dust environments.

The new eLLK 92 LED 400/800 NIB (battery back-up) and CG-S (central monitoring) series of linear LED light fittings are based on the well-proven design of the eLLK series of light fittings from Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business. This robust design and high degree of protection of the linear LED light fitting means it is suitable for use in harsh and hazardous environments, including offshore oil and gas, petrochemicals and chemicals, where potentially explosive atmospheres are present.

The LED light fittings can therefore be installed in Zone 1 and 2 hazardous gas areas on ships, oil platforms, LNG plants, refineries, waste and sewerage treatment plants, as well as indoor and outdoor industrial locations. They also can be fitted in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous dust areas such as flour/grain mills, sugar processing, woodworking, food processing, metal processing and other production environments where potentially explosive dusts are present.

The eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 CG-S series light fittings can be driven by a CEAG central emergency lighting system as individually monitored luminaires. In the event of a mains power failure, the light fittings ensure that illumination is still provided.

As Klaus Weyer, Product Manager Lighting at Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business comments: “With the new CG-S version, one row of LED lights is switched off during central battery operation, with the second row providing emergency illumination with half of the luminous flux. Due to the 20% energy saving by using LED technology, the battery capacity can be reduced accordingly. This is similar for the NIB version. One row of LED lights is switched off during battery operation. The second row remains operating via the standard electronics as a self-contained battery.”

Compared to traditional fluorescent light fittings, the eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 series of LED light fittings reduces energy costs by up to 20%. In addition, the design of the linear LED light fitting is based on Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business EVG 09 electronic ballast (driver), which has proven itself in the field for more than 20 years.

The linear LED light fitting provides numerous benefits. These light fittings are shock-resistant, more energy efficient and are maintenance-friendly compared to traditional fluorescent light fittings. Furthermore, the customer receives all the usual benefits associated with a Cooper Crouse-Hinds LED light, including an expected operating life of 60,000 hours. The linear LED modules are also increased safety (Ex e certified), which simplifies maintenance and reduces the overall cost of ownership. As the LEDs contain no mercury or other harmful substances, end-of-life disposal costs are also reduced.

The linear LED light fittings are available as wall, ceiling or pole-mounted versions. Ambient operating temperatures are from -25°C to +45°C.

As an additional benefit, the linear LED light fitting is fitted with an LED module, which can be retrofitted to existing eLLK 92018/18 and eLLK 92036/36 fluorescent light fittings with electronic ballast EVG 09 from Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Business, converting these robust, traditional fluorescent light fittings into LED lights.

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Caption: The eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 NIB and eLLK/M 92 LED 400/800 CGS light fitting are approved for use in hazardous gas (Zones 1 and 2) and hazardous dust areas (Zones 21 and 22).

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Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds division offers a range of cable fittings, enclosures, plugs and receptacles, industrial lighting fixtures, signals and alarms, and electronic components designed for the most demanding environments. The Crouse-Hinds business serves customers in the industrial and manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, solar, infrastructure and other markets.

Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.

Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit

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