There are four different illumination products available
for case lighting. The standard lighting is fluorescent.
Other optional lighting includes halogen, fiberoptic, and
LED. All of these lighting products are provided with dimmers
and power cutoff.
Fluorescent fixtures of the T8 medium
type are the standard case light with electronic ballast.
Other fluorescents are available in T5 miniature, T2 sub
miniature, and compact. Cases are wired for 110V power
in the canopy section which will have a hinge and latch
access panel. Case canopy lenses separate the light canopy
section from the artifact section. They are provided with
annealed glass with an applied shatter-proof UV film. Various
diffusion lenses, plastic grids, aluminum grids, and valances
are available. Fluorescents are offered with dimmable electronic
ballast in a selection of lamp sizes.
Halogen light fixtures are track mounted
and use 12V lamps that vary from spot, narrow, and flood
and are available in various wattages. Halogen can be offered
with dimmers, various baffles, and diffusion attachments.
The case canopy is separated from the artifact area by
panels of annealed glass with applied shatter-proof film
that filters out UV rays. Optional diffusion grids are
available to conceal and/or reduce light glare. Axial fans
are mounted in the artifact case canopy to provide active
ventilation for the heat generated by halogen lights.
Fiber optic lighting uses glass and acrylic
fibers to transfer light from the light source to the artifact
area. This form of light transmission transfers very low
levels of UV and heat. Their halogen light sources have
a dimming capability with varying lamp wattages. The various
fittings that control the light from narrow spots to washes
of light are offered as directional fittings. The cases
have illuminators installed in the canopy section or in
remote areas near the case in the gallery. Fiber optic
down-light fittings are mounted in the case ceiling and
side mounts in light tubes or bars.
LED lighting offers various light colors,
including warm white, bright white and cool white. The
LED lighting has a low power usage and last up to 50,000
hours. They are dimmable and have no UV rays and minimal
heat generation. They are offered in many formats including
light tracks, flexible strips, and narrow and wide projection.
Custom applications can be designed to integrate the LED
lighting in the cases.
