Good quality security lighting is a critical component for any facility manager’s safety and security plan. Security lighting is also an important consideration for general public areas to reduce unwanted and anti-social behaviour.
So when it comes to physical security, adequate lighting is one of the first elements of a well-balanced plan to deny criminal opportunity and increase the safe usage of any area.
Some basic principles of effective security lighting include:
Integration – the security lighting plan should be integrated into the total security system contributing to the overall effectiveness of other security devices and elements.
Effective light distribution – even illumination of people and objects allows for easy identification and observation reducing the likelihood of nefarious activities.
Deterrence – effective illumination helps to deter criminal activity by increasing the chance of getting caught in the act as well as second guessing if the site is truly vacant.
Perception – vision is one of the stronger human senses and through effective illumination fear of crime is reduced and security increased.
Sight - effective illumination allows people see clearly so as to avoid possible threats or take defensive action if a threat is imminent.
Security Lighting Solutions
EYE Lighting provides a range of lighting solutions for effective facility and public area security applications. Key considerations used by EYE Lighting for selecting quality security lighting include:
• Uniform light distribution
• Control of glare
• Ease of maintenance
• Light output ratio (efficiency)
• IP rating
• Colour rendition
Recommendations from EYE Lighting’s range:
LED Bulkheads
Mercian – wall mounted, impact resistant, IP65 luminaires with effective side throw optics.
Passlight – a durable, efficient and long lasting IP66 LED luminaire with a 15-20 year service life.
Realta – a modern styled reliable wall mount cast aluminium IP66 LED luminaire with side throw optics.
LED Floodlights
Guell Range - a professional range of LED floodlights with an asymmetrical wide beam distribution.
Kondor LED – a modern styled series of luminaires with a range of optics including side throw distribution.
Street 40VA – an energy saving LED street and security floodlight with a long life of 60,000 hours (LM90).
Instant Upgrade Recommendation – White Light & Improved Efficacy
Running old Metal Halide (MH), Mercury Vapour (MV) or High Pressure Sodium (HPS) security lighting? Upgrade to white light with improved efficacy simply by changing the lamp. The EYE Cera Arc range of ceramic metal halide lamps provide an instant upgrade for all types of security lighting installations – simply by changing the lamp (no control gear change required).
For the right advice when it comes to security lighting, contact a professional EYE Lighting technical representative today.
