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For architectural trim, interior directional, and many general recessed/cove lighting applications, these systems,
when factoring increased fire safety and ease of lamp changes are very often unbeatable in terms of overall return
on investment and design goal effectiveness.
Key Advantages (Energy Efficency):
- A single light source (illuminator) using one lamp or high power LED can supply lighting to many targets making it inherently "Green"
- Fiber cables can deliver light nearly 100 feet in distance from illuminator light source,
Key Advantages (Others):
- Low UV and no heat emission from end of fibers make it ideal for illuminating environmentally sensitive items
- There is no electricity used along its path or at light exit thus making it free from being a possible fire or electric shock hazard at or near target
- Most fiber optic cable types are flexible and relatively small in diameter allowing them to meet a multitude of design requirements
- With a variety of accessories it can provide a broad range of lighting effects
Commercial fiber optic light systems are generally comprised of multiple
illuminators (typically with LED or Ceramic Metal Halide light as its light source) coupled to
bundled fibers made of
PMMA.
For targeted applications a appropriate lens is added at it end. For side emitting applications like NEON tube replacements or cove lighting no
other components other that attachments points are needed.
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