New eldoLED technology platform makes miniaturization accessible to the mainstream market
FRANKFURT, MARCH 3, 2024 – To anticipate on the trend of hidden lighting and to prepare for new European building regulations (EPBD)* and European cybersecurity regulations (CRA)**, eldoLED is introducing a new range of ECOdrive LED drivers, designed for the European market. As a leader in the design and engineering of state-of-the-art LED driver technology, eldoLED has an established tradition of creating lighting solutions that deliver Quality of Light for luminaires, elevate modern aesthetics, enhance comfort and reduce energy consumption. eldoLED builds on that tradition with the development of the new Nano family of ECOdrive LED drivers.
The Nano family of 12W LED drivers offer programmable, digital solutions in an exceptionally small size capable of insertion within 35mm apertures for today’s miniaturized downlights, spotlights, and pendant lighting designs. The Nano family from eldoLED provides cost-effective energy saving options that are compatible with analog and digital dimming protocols down to 1% as well as Casambi-enabled options for wireless control. With the Nano family of small form factor drivers, applications such as hospitality, retail, or residential can easily achieve “quiet” ceilings without sacrificing true Quality of Light and control within the illuminated space.
All Nano drivers are fully programmable with a new cloud-native programming tool, called eldoLED STUDIO, with advanced cybersecurity and full traceability.
Geert van der Meer, Product Marketing and Engineering Director Europe at eldoLED, says “We are excited to provide the next step in LED driver miniaturization with the ECOdrive Nano drivers. It is the smallest LED driver in its voltage range and is a perfect example of how eldoLED is continuing our heritage of creating quality designs that support our vision of Quality of Light and reduce energy consumption by enabling easy sensor integration in line with EPBD requirements.”
The ECOdrive Nano driver family is exclusively designed for Europe and scheduled for release in the summer of 2024.
* EPBD: Objective of the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is to improve energy performance of buildings within the European Union. Targets include emission reduction of over 60% in the building sector by 2023 (vs 2015) and to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
** CRA: The European Cyber Resilience Act is a legal framework that describes cybersecurity requirements for hardware and software products with digital elements that are intended for the EU market. It becomes effective in Q2 2024 with a 3-year implementation timeline. eldoLED LED drivers fall into the Class II product category; requirements for these type of products include a secure design, development and product process (risk assessment).
About eldoLED
eldoLED, an Acuity Brands company, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of intelligent driver solutions for LED-based lighting systems. Our technologies empower our customers to deliver the promise of LED lighting, which provide smarter, sleeker and more efficient systems to meet the needs of an increasingly energy-conscious world.
Founded in 2007, eldoLED is headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, with US offices in Conyers, GA and Wilmington, MA. Visit us at www.eldoled.com.
About Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. Acuity Brands, Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by more than 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. For more information, visit www.acuitybrands.com.
