The new module’s one of a kind ease of installation, a clockwise twist motion, contrasts sharply with current integrated LED luminaires and LED modules that are not easily replaceable because they require mechanical fasteners to couple the LED package to a heat sink, and a plug to make the electrical connection. With the new GE offering, the necessary thermal and electrical connections are made with a simple twist of the module into its socket.
GE purchased the next generation LED module technology from Journée Lighting, Inc, a California-based LED fixture designer and manufacturer. The new fully dimmable GE brand LED module will debut in Journée Lighting’s Azara and Pentas track light luminaires in early 2010. In addition, GE is making the module available as a component for various LED luminaire manufacturers.
One lighting luminaire can support a variety of different LED modules with varying color temperatures, beam angles and light levels. An added level of lighting design flexibility is enabled with the LED module’s wattage-adjust switch that gives end-users three different light level/wattage options.
With the new GE LED module, end-users get LED lighting that can be considered state-of-the-art in quality, efficiency and control. Since critical components such as the LED driver circuitry and chip are contained within an easily replaceable module, a component failure does not require the replacement of the entire fixture.
