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News Release
Contact:
Karin Martin, Karin Martin Communications
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Karin.Martin@CooperIndustries.com
Cooper Lighting Ventus LED Fixtures Provide First
LED High-mast Roadway Illumination for Chubbuck, Idaho Project
LED fixtures provide the required high lumen output and distribution for the 80-foot installation.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., March 19, 2013 – Faced with the task of satisfying both an interstate interchange
project requirement to use high-mast lighting and the need to match the color temperature of existing LED
fixtures on surrounding roadways, Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting
industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, worked with state officials to find the
best solution. With ample illumination, the desired color temperature and providing added energy efficiency
savings, the Streetworks Ventus LED luminaire stood out as one of the only acceptable LED solutions to
satisfy the Chubbuck, Idaho, project needs.
The goal of the project was to light a new interstate interchange with LED fixtures and utilize 80-foot highmast poles to minimize the number of poles needed in the design. State officials were already familiar with
benefits of LED lighting, having used LEDs on previous interchange projects around the state, but using LED
fixtures in combination with high-mast poles was uncharted territory.
In addition to being only one of three manufacturers with LED fixtures approved for use on the state highways
in Idaho, Cooper Lighting was also the only solutions provider that offered fixtures with sufficient lumen output
to be considered per computer lighting simulations. Since this application represented a first in the use of
LED fixtures in high-mast lighting, state officials needed to ensure that the product would provide proper
illumination compared to the traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) alternatives, and so a field test site was
created at a nearby rest area. This site allowed for an easy comparison of the light output and distribution
between the site’s current 100-foot high-mast poles with 400-watt HPS fixtures and those with the 285-watt
Ventus LED fixtures.
“There are three major benefits realized as a result of this test,” says Ethan Griffiths, the principal technician
in traffic services for the Idaho Transportation Department. “This includes the reduced power usage while still
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maintaining similar light levels, a much higher color rendering index (CRI) and longer time frames between
required maintenance.”
In this case, the four LED fixtures mounted on the 100-foot pole consume only 1140 watts, versus 1872
watts, a reduction of 732 watts or 39 percent. The Ventus LED luminaire has a much higher CRI of 70, versus
the HPS fixture with only a 20 CRI. Finally, HPS fixtures are rated for 24,000 hours or approximately 5.5
years before complete failure of the lamp and because of this they are relamped on a three to four year
schedule. The LED fixture is rated for 60,000 hours of life. This allows the potential to extend the luminaire
maintenance intervals by more than three times their current rate – replacing current three to four year cycles
with up to a 14 to 16 year intervals per Griffiths.
“This project represented a fantastic opportunity for Cooper Lighting to not only showcase one of our great
products, but to also prove that LED products can be used for a variety of applications,” said Cooper Lighting
President Mark Eubanks. “The testing shows that our Ventus LED fixtures, when used in both 80-foot as well
as 100-foot high-mast applications, are comparable to the legacy HPS technology. Additionally, these
products offer added savings and energy-efficiency to any application.”
All Ventus LED fixtures are designed to provide uncompromising optical performance and outstanding
versatility for a wide range of applications. They feature patented modular LightBAR™ technology with the
patented AccuLED Optics™ system that delivers uniform and energy conscious illumination. All optics are
precisely designed to shape the distribution in order to maximize efficiency and application spacing. The
system creates consistent distributions and offer the scalability needed to meet customized applications and
requirements.
“In addition to satisfying our project requirements, this installation has also proven that LED solutions can,
and should be used for high-mast applications. We look forward to our next project and the opportunity to
work with Cooper Lighting,” said Griffiths.
Cooper Lighting continues to make significant investments to empower its customers with the innovations,
technology and resources needed to meet the challenges of the future. Cooper Lighting delivers a wide range
of innovative and reliable lighting, LED and controls solutions, all specifically designed to maximize
performance, energy efficiency and cost savings. For additional information, visit www.cooperlighting.com.
Cooper Lighting is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in late
2012. Cooper Lighting provides world-class lighting, LED and controls solutions to commercial, retail,
institutional, residential and utility markets. Cooper Lighting is committed to helping businesses and
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communities leverage the latest technologies to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the
quality of the environment. Cooper Lighting. Innovation you can rely on™. For additional information, visit
www.cooperlighting.com. For information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com.
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