Inverters
Typically, CeeLite’s panels are powered within a range of 80 - 200 RMS volts at 400 - 1600 Hertz.
10ft, 20ft and 30ft extension cords are available. These enable the user to operate the panel up to 30 feet away from the inverter.
Yes. We have battery-powered inverters for our professional vests and smaller sized panels. It is approx 16 sq inches and runs on 2 AA batteries for 20 hours static mode or 55 hours flashing mode.
CeeLite provides a wide variety of inverters that are each designed for a specific amount of light emission area (panel size). See the Inverter Recommendations document in the Technical Information folder.
CeeLite panels operate very efficiently by consuming about .061 watts per square inch or 61 milli watts per square inch.
There are 10 settings of varying brightness. Pressing the button once will change one setting either brighter or lower. The inverter is preset to 200cd/m².
Yes, it is approved in both the US (UL) and Canada (CUL).
No. All inverters are FCC class A and B approved.
Applications
Current inverters are UL rated for indoor use. You may use the inverters outdoors if you house them in a sealed casing to protect them from the elements. Outdoor inverters will be available in the future.
- Backlight the entire image.
- Backlight a portion of the image by using opaque inks or reverse vinyl to highlight sub-images or words.
- Create a custom CeeLite panel in the shape of the image or word.
Yes, the cost is derived from the amount of CeeLite used. However, setting up custom tooling for screens (to reduce the amount of lit area) is relatively inexpensive when the trade-off is volume. To highlight an area of the image for a small run, a whole panel with opaque inks or reverse vinyl is lowest cost. Adapting one or more smaller standard panels can be appropriate for small to medium size runs. Using custom CeeLite panels is the most cost effective for large volume projects.
CeeLite’s panel excels in adverse conditions. In foggy, hazy, dusty, etc. conditions, CeeLite panels (even the smallest sizes) can be seen for miles. LED's, incandescent lamps and strobe lights produce intrusive light in these situations. To elaborate, they produce a "halo" around the central concentration of light output. CeeLite does just the opposite. In adverse conditions, CeeLite is one of the most visible light sources available.
Yes. Running a strobe sequence is ok since CeeLite panels do not have any real element inside the panel that can be damaged from repetitively turning the panel off and on. Also, running a strobe sequence will increase the panel life considerably.
Standard panels are not waterproof. Additional laminates can be used to waterproof or waterproof panels can be custom ordered. Our technical support group will help you determine the suitable waterproof laminates.
Yes. CeeLite panels are moisture resistant for most indoor applications.
Yes. CeeLite is one of the only lighting technologies where vibration has no impact on panel performance.
122ºF (50º C) and less than 50% Relative Humidity. Store in temperatures ranging from -40ºF (-40ºC) to 176ºF (80ºC).
It has been tested to -13ºF (-25ºC) and can be stored at -40ºF (-40ºC).
Yes. Standard panels must be protected from UV with graphic inks, additional laminates, etc. Custom UV protective panels are available from the factory.
Yes. A 12v inverter must be used. A sign can be attached to the car via a magnetic backing and powered either by direct wiring or through the cigarette lighter. In addition, illuminated windshield graphics could be installed on the car.
Lumi-ere Media’s Panels from CeeLite™
Using our own proprietary processes, our panels do not suffer from de-lamination, heat spots or bad connections. In addition, our ISO 9001 facility employs numerous quality controls and checks.
CeeLite can be powered to illuminate between 50 cd/m² and 300 cd/m². In most backlighting instances, 150 cd/m² is used. 300 cd/m² could be used for applications with a great amount of ambient light such as a trade show.
The product holds a 3-month limited warranty for manufacturing defects.
Yes, but this voids the warranty. However for prototype applications a panel can be cut into virtually any shape but the edges must be shaved and then sealed to prevent moisture, electric shock and shorts. Traditional scotch tape serves the purpose in most cases. In addition, the factory can manufacture custom shapes.
The inverter powers the panel up to full brightness over approx 10 seconds. This does not occur in flashing mode after initial power up.
There are a vast number of differences. Most importantly, CeeLite uses a proprietary manufacturing process to achieve high brightness and light uniformity suitable for the printing and signage industries. EL is an old technology. It is typically low brightness, small format and short life at high brightness.
Flashing or sequencing of panels can dramatically increase the panel's usable life by two or three times. Decreasing the panel brightness also increases the life.
Unlike Neon, incandescent and other lighting applications, CeeLite loses its light only in the damaged area; the remaining area will stay lit.
Phosphors are powders that are made of compounds like zinc sulfide doped with copper or manganese to achieve different emission colors. Colors that can be achieved are white, orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, blue-green and blue. White phosphors are pink when they are powered off. The phosphors are white when powered off for most of the other colors.
Yes. The chemicals in CeeLite panels are very environmentally friendly and also degradable. The laminates are typically less friendly because they are polymer based. These laminates are the same as those used in most shrink-wrapped products.
Yes. All backlit technology is affected by ambient light. However, you may adjust the brightness of CeeLite panels as needed to achieve the required impact in any given ambient light setting.
- Delamination occurs when the protective laminate separates from the panel.
- Heat spots or burn spots occur where either the phosphor or dielectric has been unevenly applied or if the bus bar has not been properly insulated.
- Flickering occurs where a soldered connection is bad and the panel is moving (such as in a lighted vest).
- Total panel failure occurs when there is a bad connection.
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