SPARTAN Linear Generation II Webinar | Q&A With Thorne & Derrick & Raytec
Published 12 Apr 2022
Hazardous Area Lighting
Generation II
Last week Thorne & Derrick alongside UK manufacturer of hazardous area lighting Raytec presented a webinar around their their widely anticipated second generation of SPARTAN Linear Generation II stocked and distributed by Thorne & Derrick.
The webinar covers all the new features, analyses performance upgrades, explains certification standards and the new variants Raytec can offer.
Special thanks to Callum Ryder Marketing Manager at Raytec for delivering the webinar and hosting the Q&A discussing the latest changes to their linear lighting range.
Below is a transcript of the Q&A section that took place at the end of the webinar.
Q1 Are the screws captive to the lens sealing plate?
A1 I think what you mean there is can the screws be removed. To answer the questions you can remove the lens without fully removing the screws. So if you are operating from a height it is possible to remove the lens without the screws falling out. It is also possible to remove them completely if you need to exchange or replace the lens. So in short you can completely remove or retain the screws with the lens remaining in place.
Q2 What is the T-Class Rating?
A2 T4 as standard but please contact Thorne & Derrick if you have any other requirements.
Q2 How often do you need to replace the battery in the emergency light fitting?
All Raytec products are covered by a 5 year warranty. Only exclusion of that is the battery as it is seen as a consumable part. All batteries have a 1 year warranty as standard. We would expect them to last longer than that depending on how they are used.
Q3 In emergency lighting, the battery type and location inside the fittings shall be shown?
A3 The battery used in the SPARTAN linear is a Ni/Cd and is housed within the end cap of the luminaire. It is located here so the battery is very easy to maintain (only two screws to remove).
Q4 Is there any specific area you feel that the Gen II Linear fittings surpass market competitors?
A4 As I mentioned during the presentation we feel the power and the efficacy of the SPARTAN Linear is industry leading which is a big improvement for the GEN I existing version. The choice of optics means we can target light for specific applications and have increases light output where required.
Q5 Could you explain more about the new optics?
A5 120×120 circular beam as standard which is ideally suited for the majority of applications. 9090,6060 & 3030 options available. Elliptical (80×30) options also available with the ability to rotate the optics (30×80) so it can be tailored to each application. Wide beam which throws all light out to the side and is used on the safety shower variant, street light.
Q6 Does the range have the option of a diffuser?
A6 Yes, diffused and double diffused options available. Can be pre-fitted or also available to retrofit in the field. Easy maintenance.
Q7 How is the product more resistant to chemical attack?
A7 The existing Linear had a polycarbonate lens which screwed directly into the fitting. These screw holes were high stress point, and more prone to cracking if exposed to certain chemicals. Gen II uses a solid peace of polycarbonate which is clamped to the luminaire (without any screw holes and therefore no stress points). It also uses a higher grade of polycarbonate.
Thorne & Derrick distribute a range of luminaires from Raytec, including the NEW SPARTAN Linear Generation II and the Mid-Power Flood & Bay to be launched in the coming months.
 💡 Did you Know? Thorne & Derrick using latest software provide a FREE LIGHTING DESIGN SERVICE for the specification and supply of ATEX, IECEx & UKEX Certified light fittings to provide safe and reliable lighting in explosive atmospheres and hazardous area locations.
SPARTAN is a full range of Ex LED lighting approved for all ATEX, IECEx, UKEx Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area environments. The hazardous area lighting products are designed for the most extreme environments – Flood, Linear, Bulkhead, Bay and Crane luminaires with emergency and industrial lighting versions are also available from Thorne & Derrick International.
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Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
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