Greenlee had designed a new Battery-Powered Knockout Punch Driver that is capable of punching up to 6-inch conduit holes in 14-gauge mild steel or up to 2-inch in 14-gauge stainless steel. The new LS50L is part of the Greenlee “L” series battery tool platform with state-of-the-art 18V lithium-ion battery power.

Greenlee LS50L Battery-Powered Knockout Punch Driver Datasheet

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The new third party certification process is taking off. EPA-recognized Certification Bodies (CBs) certified bulbs from over 100 manufacturers and luminaires from 85 manufacturers. After a fast and busy first year of transition, recognized bodies are ramping up and expanding testing and certification capacity to reduce time to qualification. The Certified Subcomponent Database (CSD) has recently been updated and includes many more options for luminaire manufacturers.

Find the report at www.energystar.gov/lightingresources

The first solid state lighting (SSL) standard produced by ANSI accredited standards committee C136.37, this standard defines interchangeability and some requirements for SSL source fixtures. References to existing regional and international SSL standards are used to recommend guidance to utilities and manufacturers for harmonized solutions and expectations. C136.37 includes requirements for operating temperature, correlated color temperature, mounting provisions, dimming, ingress protection, and wiring and grounding. In addition, C136.37 sets protocol for surge-test waveforms, the basic insulation test, and specific product ratings.

http://www.nema.org/stds/C136-37.cfm

The Model Lighting Ordinance (MLO), produced jointly by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), provides a template for municipalities seeking to develop standards for responsible outdoor lighting.  Specifically, the MLO addresses skyglow, or light emitted up into the sky that obscures nighttime viewing of stars; light trespass, or light emitted onto neighboring property; and glare, or excessive brightness that impairs or disables vision.

Download a free copy: http://www.ies.org/PDF/MLO/MLO_FINAL_June2011.pdf

This radio frequency remote makes it easier than ever to add control of lights, shades, and non-lighting loads to any space. Pico is now universal to all Lutron systems and works with Energi TriPak™(Maestro Wireless® and Pow Pak modules), GRAFIK Eye® QS, RadioRA® 2, HomeWorks® QS, and Sivoia® QS wireless shades.

Features

• Utilizes Lutron reliable Clear Connect RF technology
• Easily add a new and/or additional point of control without the need for new wires
• Configure for use as a handheld control, car visor control, wall-mount control, or table top control
• Available in multiple button configurations (2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-button) in (5) finish options
• Text and icon labeling options available for lighting, power and window treatment control
• 5-year battery life

Note: Pico wireless controls are compliant with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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