Brief Introduction to Fibre Optic Lighting
A quick overview of the main features of fibre optic systems
The purpose of this guide is to inform potential users of fibre optic lighting about the benefits and limitations of the technology. It will help readers to answer the questions "Is this technology appropriate for me?" and "What else do I need to know?". The guide is intended to provide practical advice to enable readers to be confident in asking the right questions of equipment suppliers and installers before investing in a system.
Components of a Fibre Optic Lighting System
A description of the main components of a lighing system
The Light source - This component connects to the main power supply and provides a single, controlled source of light for the multiple output fittings under its control. By the optional inclusion of ancillary components such as motors, lenses, colour filters etc., the light source can be tailored to generate a wide variety of different lighting effects and techniques.
Benefits of Fibre Optic Lighting Systems
A discussion of benefits offered by fibre optic systems
Fibre Optics provide a highly flexible and ideal conservation tool for many display lighting applications, eliminating many of the problems inherent in other forms of traditional and contemporary lighting systems. Contrary to popular belief, the fibre optic alternative has positive economic advantages.
Conservation Applications for Fibre Optic Lighting Systems
Details of the particulat advantages of fibre optic systems in this area
Absolute Action offer Museum Curators and Designers the confidence of many years' experience in designing and installing customised museum lighting and display systems. Amongst these are numbered the award-winning schemes at The Imperial War Museum, and the Tiffany Collection at the Haworth Museum.
Attenuation Charts
Transmission of light in the visible spectrum through borosilicate glass Fibre Optics |
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Glossary of Terms
An explanation of the common terms used
Glass Fibre Optic Lighting Systems
Detailed 24 page MS Word document
Display Panels and Signs - Decor Effects
More information about the decorative use of fiber optic systems
The role of any display panel or sign, whatever its size, is to attract the eye and encourage custom. It may be required to convey information, create an impression and compliment the establishment it represents or the merchandise on sale. There is an increasing awareness of the need to promote products in a manner that is more than just interesting. The message must be swift, powerful and enduring - and, in an ideal world, appropriate. Nothing catches and holds the attention like movement, and no form of animated sign or display has more immediate impact, interest or flexibility to depict an image, create an aura or convey information than those using effectively configured fibre optics. We use only the highest quality materials to provide the widest possible range of applications for all internal and external requirements.
Handling Instructions for Fibre Optic Lightguides
General handling and installation information
General Description
A fibre optic harness comprises a variable number of individual light transmitting cables or lightguides, which may or may not be of variable thicknesses and lengths. These individual lightguides terminate at the light output end in a special metal ferrule and at lightsource input all the lightguides are brought together and bonded into a single common end. |
