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- Seven meter mounting height steelpole.
From the outset, BEKA proposed theuse of 85W solar panels to ensure ahighly efficient photovoltaic conversionof energy, to be stored in batteries of asuitable size.
This would ensure that sufficient energyis stored by the battery to providelighting even after five days of heavycloud cover.
At the same time, the lifetime andperformance of the battery is enhanced.
A symmetrical post top luminaire, theBEKARAY, was chosen on the basis thatit is most appropriate in places wheregeneral area and security lighting isrequired.
The commissioning of the installationtowards the end of last year hasattracted a lot of interest by thecommunity and local councillors, whichresulted in greater awareness by variousenergy-conscious partners.
It is without doubt that this energysource will be beneficial to improvingthe quality of life of communities,especially in areas where theconventional form of energy is non-existent or its installation isgeographically and environmentallyproblematic.
THYLIA, a newstreet light designconcept.
BEKASPIKE,the new locally
designed andmanufactured
quality in-groundup-lighter.
BEKADART, adecorativesymmetricalspotlight forexteriorenvironments.
BEKALANE-SUPRA,the super efficientluminaire range.
New productsrecently
launched byBEKA
LIGHTen enB E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
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ContentsFrom the MD’s desk pg 2
New Productsrecently launched byBEKA pg 8
Company News
ESI - ExcellenceAwards pg 2
Road to BEKA pg 2
Sports LightingSeminar pg 7
Product News
THYLIA pg 1
BEKA T-BAY pg 3
Timed Power Switch pg 4
BEKASPIKE pg 5
BEKA SERIES 40 pg 6
Applications
SOLAR LightingInstallations pg 1
Lighting the CBDof Dakar pg 3
Rustenburg -Street Lighting pg 5
Completion of variousStadia pg 8
BEKA (PTY) LTD13 West View RoadP.O. Box 120Olifantsfontein – 1665South AfricaTel: +27 11 238 0000Fax: +27 11 238 0180
E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.beka.co.za
BEKARAY-Solar at Zandspruit
In 2003, Johannesburg was host to thefirst World Summit on SustainableDevelopment in Africa, the focus
being on promoting and maximisingthe use of sustainable energy, such assolar energy.
The City of Johannesburg through itsUtility, City Power, has partnered withthe Private Sector, namely PalaceEngineering and BEKA, to realise thefirst of its kind Street Lighting SolarInstallation to embrace this sustainablesolar technology.
Zandspruit, an informal township in thenorthern suburbs of Johannesburg, wasidentified as the recipient of this solar-powered lighting installation initiative.
Embracing this technology with theabove partners were the local
councillors, Zandspruit SAPS and CityPower Public Lighting officials, whotirelessly attended meetings to ensure aconsultative approach and strategy of
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BEKARAY-Solar
SOLAR Lighting Installations
THYLIA
THYLIA - Creative liberty
The preparation works for theSoccer World Cup in 2010 arealready in full swing. BEKA
(Pty) Ltd was awarded the contractfor the supply, delivery and aiming offloodlights for upgrading the SinabaStadium in Daveyton, the GeorgeThaba Stadium in Sharpville, and theH.M. Pitjie Stadium in Mamelodi.
These stadia will be used as trainingand preparation venues for the 2010Soccer World Cup.
BEKA designed all three stadia tocolour television standards, in
accordance with FIFA requirements,which resulted in 194 x BEKA 2kWMH STADIALUX and 12 x 1kWPROJECTOLUX luminaires beingrequired for each installation.
The total contract amount for eachstadium was just under R14 million.
The design team was lead byMr James Du Plessis, project engineerof ARUP, and the electrical engineerwas Mr Sidney de Jongh of AftecConsulting. The mast supplier andlighting contractor was Le BlancIndustries/Lighting Structures.
Completion of various Stadia
One of the recently completed stadia
An exciting new luminairedesign is now beingintroduced by BEKA, the
THYLIA. This luminaire range, whichwas designed for the Schréder Groupof Companies by the French Designer,Michel Tortel, reminds one of organic
elements like seeds on a thin grassstem:
A small and beautiful luminaire head,incorporating Schréder’s micro-reflector technology, is mounted on a
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THYLIA luminaire
The companies BEKA (Pty) Ltd,Lighting Structures (Pty) Ltd,OSRAM (Pty) Ltd and Sectional
Poles (Pty) Ltd jointly organised a one-day seminar on Sports Lighting, atGallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng,last year.
This Seminar was targeted atMunicipalities, Electrical Engineers,Sports Organisations and ElectricalContractors.
In view of the 2010 Soccer World Cupand other major sporting events being
planned in Southern Africa, thisSeminar covered relevant technicaltopics, aimed to increase the lightingstandards in this country, and therebymeeting international sports lightingstandards.
The organising companies are themarket leaders in their respectivefields and their technical staffpresented the following topics:
• The Basics of Sports Lighting
• Requirements of the DifferentSports (Conventional & Television)
• Recommended Practices for SportsLighting
• Light Sources for Sports Lighting
• Monopole Mast Design
• Stadia Masts
New products have beendemonstrated, such as instant hot re-strike for 2kW Lamps, based upon newsolid state techniques, and is nowavailable at a much reduced pricewhen compared to previoustechnologies.
The participants commended theevent highly in their feedbackquestionnaires .
It has been appreciated that such anevent, which has brought togethercompetitors in order to share theirknowledge and experience, is stronglysupported.
This constructive environment can onlybe advantageous to the LightingIndustry, and many would like to seesuch a jointly organised event to occurmore often.
The organisers are proud that thisseminar, with an attendance of morethan 200 persons, has been the mostsuccessful Lighting Seminar everorganised in South Africa.
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The new projects include thefollowing:
1. The Bakwena Platinum N4Highway cutting through town,which had to be lit to A1standards as per SABS 098
2. The P16/1 road to Johannesburg
3. The Old Pretoria Road leading toKroondal
4. The Thabazimbi Road
5. The P2/2 Swartruggens Road tothe Phokeng Road
6. The N4 Swartruggens Roadintersection
Approximately 560 BEKASUNluminaires were used for therefurbishment of existinginstallations.
Four contractors, namely TauElectrical, FDT Electrical, T&WElectrical and Mayivute Electrical,
were appointed to complete theproject within three months.
During the design stage, AMPCONConsulting Engineers gave carefulconsideration to luminance, glare,and overall and longitudinaluniformities. The designs wereoptimised with BEKA products toachieve the best possible spacing,whilst still complying with the SABS098 Standard, and thus achieve thelowest cost per kilometre.
BEKA is proud to be the successfulsupplier of all the street lighting inthis project. Approximately 1200BEKASUN 250W and 400W HighPressure Sodium luminaires weresupplied, using the OSRAM 4Y lamptechnology, which offers increasedlamp life, and a substantial increasein lumen output.
By optimising the reflector systemtogether with the 4Y lamp, theabove-mentioned project used
considerably less poles andluminaires per kilometre than anycompetitor, thus reducing capitalcost and operating cost.
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
BEKA is proud to have beenranked by the municipalities ofSouth Africa as the Best
Equipment Supplier for 2006. ThisGold Award is the result of BEKA’scontinuous commitment to qualityproducts and customer service.
BEKA has already been awarded theBronze Award in 2004, and istherefore particularly pleased aboutits advance to Gold position.
BEKA’s management wishes to thankits clients who have bestowed theirvote of confidence in the companyand commits itself to continueproviding the quality of products andservice, which has made BEKAAfrica’s largest technical luminairemanufacturer.
This year BEKA celebrates its 26thanniversary of its establishment inSouth Africa. In 1981 the companymoved from Namibia, its place oforigin, to Olifantsfontein, theindustrial hub of South Africa.
We wish to thank our customers fortheir loyal support over this period.
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
South Africa is booming. Manycapital projects have started orare committed for
implementation, which will makesuppliers to these projects busy formany years ahead. Our company hasbeen fortunate in that it has continuedits uninterrupted growth since 1981,when BEKA moved its operation fromWindhoek to South Africa.
26 years ago BEKA started itsoperation in Olifantsfontein, in a400m2 factory, employing not morethan ten staff members. Today, BEKAoperates from premises which providea factory floor area of more than7,500m2 and employs in excess of 200staff.
In order to cope with the increasingdemand from its local, as well as fromits international clientele, BEKA hasembarked on building an additional2,500m2 factory at its location inOlifantsfontein, which is destined forcompletion by March this year.
We are thankful to all our customers,who appreciate the reliability of ourproducts and the professionalism andethical conduct of our staff.
Over the past quarter century BEKAhas designed products for theenvironmental conditions of thiscontinent, which after 26 years inservice are still in a very goodoperating condition.
BEKA continues to add new productsand applies latest technologies to itsproduct range, of which more is said inthis Newsletter.
We are particularly excited about thelarge range of quality Amenity
Lighting products, to which theTHYLIA was only recently added.
BEKA is proud to offer to its discerningcustomers a quality range of exteriorlighting products, which will graceSouth African cities for many yearsafter the World Cup has beencelebrated in 2010.
We are most appreciative of the goodstanding our company’s products areenjoying with you, our customers. Thiswas confirmed by independent surveys,as conducted by ESI, the publication ofthe Electrical Supply Industry, in whichour company was rated to be the BestEquipment Supplier.
We want to assure you that weunderstand this endorsement as anobligation to maintain ourcommitment to provide the bestLighting Products, based on localmanufacturing.
Johann Schleritzko
FFrroomm tthhee MMDD’’ss ddeesskk
ESIExcellence Awards
Grahame Boyle, M.D. of Osram SA (left) and Johann Schleritzko (centre) with visitors at the Sports Lighting Seminar
Sports Lighting Seminar
BEKASUN luminaires illuminate Rustenburghighways
An addition to the BEKA factoryis currently being constructed toinclude a 2,500m2 pole factory.A road leading into the heart ofthe expanded BEKA premiseshas, therefore, been aptlyrenamed to “BEKA LANE”.
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Anew decorative bulkhead rangewas added to BEKA’s successfulrange of square (SERIES 20) and
round (SERIES 30) decorative bulkheads,namely the oblong range of the SERIES40. The luminaire is designed for wallmounting applications and reduces thewasted upward light by means of ashield, which is part of the luminairehousing.
The BEKA SERIES 40 range is designedfor a single CFL light source of up to26D TC-D.
The luminaire body is manufactured ofhigh pressure die-cast aluminium, using
the most corrosion-resistant LM6 alloy,and is finished with a structuredpowder coat, available in black, whiteand silver.
The diffuser is available in a clear,prismatic and opaque version.
As successfully done in the otherdecorative bulkhead models, we haveincorporated the gasket in a groove ofthe diffuser. This ensures that gasketsare not damaged during installationand, therefore, provides a more reliableIP66 protection of the enclosure.
Due to the use of a highly efficientreflector, this luminaire provides a
luminous output, which results inlighting levels higher than normallyprovided by luminaires of twice thelamp lumen.
Therefore, its use in wall- or wallperimeter installations yields low powerconsumption per length.
The recommended spacing to heightratio for a clear, prismatic luminaire is6:1. This means that at a height of 2.5mabove ground, the recommendedspacing would be 15m.
By offering an alternative to the lowquality of mainly imported bulkheads,BEKA has responded to the needs of itscustomers with this luminaire.
The brochure of the BEKA SERIES 40 canbe downloaded from: www.beka.co.za
BEKA SERIES 40
Energy-efficient bulkhead luminaires
BEKA SERIES 40 - Open
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BEKA T-BAY
BEKA SER IES 40
The luminaire type chosen providesoptimum efficiency and reduces glareand light pollution to a minimum.
BEKA’s products were chosen inpreference to prominent Europeanbrands, on the basis of designfeatures, which make them moreappropriate for African environments.
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installation. Among the drivers of thisproject were the geographicalchallenges of the installation site, as aresult of the density of dwellings,reticulation challenges of overhead andunderground systems, as well as a lackof vehicular access for maintenancepurposes.
The technology used comprises thefollowing:
- Solar Panel of 85W
- BEKARAY Post Top luminaire withone 11W Compact Fluorescent Lamp(CFL) operated through an inverter,incorporated inside the luminaire.
- A Solar Box, which incorporates thebattery and regulator in a theftresistant housing.
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In response to the requirements ofclients to provide flicker-free andinstant-start lighting for industrialand commercial applications, BEKAintroduced the BEKA T-BAYluminaire.
This luminaire utilises the luminousefficiency of T5 lamps, clustersthem into units of four andprovides the environment in whichthe lamps can operate at theirfullest lamp lumen.
The luminaire is available in thelamp version of 4 * FQ 54W and 4* FQ 80W, therefore providing aluminous cluster totalling 17,800,respectively 24,600 lumens.
It is designed to keep the electronicballasts as cool as possible, in orderto prolong their operational life.
The luminaire is also available withdimmable control gear, or anemergency version, which operatesone lamp in a maintained state.
The brochure of the BEKA T-BAYcan be downloaded from:www.beka.co.za
AGULHAS beautifies the city of Dakar
Dakar, the capital city in Senegal,has appointed a Frenchcompany, ETDE, to provide new
lighting of its CBD, in order toimprove the night-time security, aswell as the image of the city.
In view of its close proximity to thesea and based on aestheticalrequirements, BEKA luminaires andglass fibre poles have been procured.
More than 1000 of the BEKA-METROpole-luminaire concept have beensupplied and are now installed all overthe city. The BEKA-METRO features the100W High Pressure Sodium (HPS)lamp.
The AGULHAS pole-bracket-luminairecombination light up the main roads ofthe CBD. This is done by a 150W HPSlamp.
Lightingthe CBD of
Dakar
BEKA-METRO in Dakar
THYLIA pole configurations
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76mm pole stem, which is attached,possibly in clusters, onto a sturdy polebase.
This design has been well received byTown Planners and Architects, whoare looking for solutions which aresufficiently versatile and aestheticallypleasing.
Different shaped stems of differentmounting heights can be attached inclusters of up to four onto the polebase. This leaves the designers withendless variations in order to adaptthe design to the project’s needs.
BEKA has localised this luminairerange and has added it to its alreadyimpressive Amenity Lighting Range.
The brochure of the THYLIA can bedownloaded from: www.beka.co.za
THYLIA - New design concept in decorative lighting
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BEKA wishes to introduce to itsclients the new generation ofPower Switch units, the Timed
Power Switch.
The Timed Power Switch differs fromthe previous Power Switch version, inthat it has an incorporated timer,which alleviates the necessity of anexternal control wire.
Let us recall the workings of a PowerSwitch:
A Power Switch is an electronicdevice, which switches the impedanceof the ballast from the nominal ratingof typically 400W to 250W. In theprocess the lamp reduces the lightoutput and the power consumption.In the past the switching wastriggered by a control wire, which, byapplying either 0V or 230V, switchedthe status of the light accordingly.The disadvantage of this system wasthe more expensive costs for theadditional control wire, which had tobe provided inside the supply cable.
However, with the new generationof Timed Power Switch, the circuitryis as follows:
One can see that no external wiringis provided.
The timed switching functions are asfollows:
• 5 hours after switch-on the lightoutput is reduced from 100% to50%.
• 11 hours after switch-on the lightoutput is increased from 50% upto 100% again until switch-off.
The timer starts its operation fromswitch-on.
The behaviour of the Timed PowerSwitch at power interruptions is asfollows:
• The Timed Power Switch detectsshort mains interruptions between3 to 15 seconds without startingthe timing sequence from zero. Inother words: The threshold issomewhere between 3 sec and 15sec. It depends on the actual mainsvoltage at the moment when themains voltage is interrupted.
• However, if the mains interruptionis longer than this period theTimed Power Switch is starting thesequence from zero again.
• If the lamp is in the 5h to 11hperiod, where it operates at 50%,and the power is interrupted for
up to 3 to 15 seconds causing thelamp to extinguish, and the TimedPower Switch does not start fromzero again, then the lamp willrestart at full load and remain sofor 3 minutes, before it “fallsback” to a 50% operation.
This ensures that the lamp starts at full power, therefore providing the correct physical conditions inside the lamp burner during the start-up phase.
Due to the compelling advantages ofthis technology, BEKA wishes topromote this Timed Power Switch forall 400W HPS street lightapplications, whether it is a new oran existing installation. It should alsobe considered for 250W HPS.
The Timed Power Switch features canbe obtained at an additional price ofR 250.00.
Consider the savings on a 400W HPScircuit:
• Every night 6 hours at a reducedpower consumption or 200W,resulting in a reducedconsumption of 6*0.2 kW =1.2kWh.
• At a rate of typically 34c/kWh thisresults in daily savings of R 0.41per lamp.
• This means that after 20 months,the unit has paid for itself.
• Over and above these benefits, thelamp life is extended, since thelamp is “under-run” for 50% of itsoperation time.
We trust that this technology will beembraced by all power consciousclients.
The brochure of the Timed PowerSwitch can be downloaded from:www.beka.co.za
Many architects and lightingdesigners like to apply the un-cluttered lighting effect an in-
ground up-lighter provides. Only such aluminaire, discreetly recessed into theground, would effectively light uparchitectural features, like columns,niches, statues, advertising boards orwall mounted signage. However, untilrecently, customers could only choosebetween high priced European and lowquality Eastern imports.
BEKA listened to the requirements of itscustomers to provide a reliable in-ground up-lighting solution. For thisreason, we designed the first locallymanufactured in-ground up-lighter,namely the BEKASPIKE.
It has been designed to providesolutions to the problems, which havealways plagued this luminaire type,namely:
• To provide a reliable ingressprotection of at least IP 67. Thismeans that the luminaire can besubmersed under water at times,without allowing any ingress ofwater into the luminaire.
• To provide a simple and sturdyluminaire, which can be easilyinstalled, even by lower skilledpersonnel.
These requirements were achieved bythe BEKASPIKE, which boasts:
• A double die-cast aluminiumhousing design, which nests the up-lighter’s lamp housing inside theinstallation housing.
• A reliable triple gasket solution,which prevents the ingress of wateror moisture into the lampcompartment.
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical lightdistributions.
• A range of colours are available byutilising dichroic colour filters.
• A lamp power of up to 70W MetalHalide. This ensures that nooverheating of the luminaire or itscomponents reduces its life time.
To overcome the problem that lowerskilled installers could compromise theintegrity of the luminaire, BEKA offers apre-wired solution. With this version theluminaire is pre-wired and providedwith the cable length required by theclient and already fitted with the light
source. Now, the luminaire only needsto be buried in the ground and to beconnected to mains.
The BEKASPIKE has been well receivedby our clients, who are using in-groundup-lighters more readily.
The brochure of the BEKASPIKE can bedownloaded from: www.beka.co.za
BEKASPIKE
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
BEKASPIKE, the new in-ground up-lighterTimedPowerSwitch
Circuitry
Switching levels over time after switch-on
BEKASPIKE cover plate and reflector
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Triple Gasket System ensures IP67 rating
FULL REDUCED FULL REDUCED FULL REDUCED
250 MBF ca 40 2,15 1,15 1,29 0,67 274 136
250 SON ca 50 3,00 2,80 1,30 0,85 271 175
400 MBF ca 50 3,25 2,15 2,05 1,16 427 267
400 SON ca 45 4,45 3,20 2,00 1,20 435 235
With the economic growthexperienced inRustenburg during the
past few years, the traffic volumesincreased dramatically, and theRustenburg Municipality felt thatsomething had to be done toupgrade the main traffic routes.
Rustenburg Municipality preparedbusiness plans with the help ofAMPCON Consulting Engineers torequest funding from variousinstitutions. With the input fromMr Matlawe, the MunicipalManager, they managed to secure agrant from the Bojanala PlatinumDistrict Municipality forapproximately R13 million for theinstallation of new street lighting onmain routes, and the upgrading ofsome existing installations.
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Rustenburg –The PlatinumCentre shines
with new StreetLighting
LAMP LAMP LUMINOUSLAMP CURRENT
CORRECTED LINECIRCUIT POWERWATTAGE TYPE FLUX % CURRENT
A A W Housing within housing ensures tightness
BEKA wishes to introduce to itsclients the new generation ofPower Switch units, the Timed
Power Switch.
The Timed Power Switch differs fromthe previous Power Switch version, inthat it has an incorporated timer,which alleviates the necessity of anexternal control wire.
Let us recall the workings of a PowerSwitch:
A Power Switch is an electronicdevice, which switches the impedanceof the ballast from the nominal ratingof typically 400W to 250W. In theprocess the lamp reduces the lightoutput and the power consumption.In the past the switching wastriggered by a control wire, which, byapplying either 0V or 230V, switchedthe status of the light accordingly.The disadvantage of this system wasthe more expensive costs for theadditional control wire, which had tobe provided inside the supply cable.
However, with the new generationof Timed Power Switch, the circuitryis as follows:
One can see that no external wiringis provided.
The timed switching functions are asfollows:
• 5 hours after switch-on the lightoutput is reduced from 100% to50%.
• 11 hours after switch-on the lightoutput is increased from 50% upto 100% again until switch-off.
The timer starts its operation fromswitch-on.
The behaviour of the Timed PowerSwitch at power interruptions is asfollows:
• The Timed Power Switch detectsshort mains interruptions between3 to 15 seconds without startingthe timing sequence from zero. Inother words: The threshold issomewhere between 3 sec and 15sec. It depends on the actual mainsvoltage at the moment when themains voltage is interrupted.
• However, if the mains interruptionis longer than this period theTimed Power Switch is starting thesequence from zero again.
• If the lamp is in the 5h to 11hperiod, where it operates at 50%,and the power is interrupted for
up to 3 to 15 seconds causing thelamp to extinguish, and the TimedPower Switch does not start fromzero again, then the lamp willrestart at full load and remain sofor 3 minutes, before it “fallsback” to a 50% operation.
This ensures that the lamp starts at full power, therefore providing the correct physical conditions inside the lamp burner during the start-up phase.
Due to the compelling advantages ofthis technology, BEKA wishes topromote this Timed Power Switch forall 400W HPS street lightapplications, whether it is a new oran existing installation. It should alsobe considered for 250W HPS.
The Timed Power Switch features canbe obtained at an additional price ofR 250.00.
Consider the savings on a 400W HPScircuit:
• Every night 6 hours at a reducedpower consumption or 200W,resulting in a reducedconsumption of 6*0.2 kW =1.2kWh.
• At a rate of typically 34c/kWh thisresults in daily savings of R 0.41per lamp.
• This means that after 20 months,the unit has paid for itself.
• Over and above these benefits, thelamp life is extended, since thelamp is “under-run” for 50% of itsoperation time.
We trust that this technology will beembraced by all power consciousclients.
The brochure of the Timed PowerSwitch can be downloaded from:www.beka.co.za
Many architects and lightingdesigners like to apply the un-cluttered lighting effect an in-
ground up-lighter provides. Only such aluminaire, discreetly recessed into theground, would effectively light uparchitectural features, like columns,niches, statues, advertising boards orwall mounted signage. However, untilrecently, customers could only choosebetween high priced European and lowquality Eastern imports.
BEKA listened to the requirements of itscustomers to provide a reliable in-ground up-lighting solution. For thisreason, we designed the first locallymanufactured in-ground up-lighter,namely the BEKASPIKE.
It has been designed to providesolutions to the problems, which havealways plagued this luminaire type,namely:
• To provide a reliable ingressprotection of at least IP 67. Thismeans that the luminaire can besubmersed under water at times,without allowing any ingress ofwater into the luminaire.
• To provide a simple and sturdyluminaire, which can be easilyinstalled, even by lower skilledpersonnel.
These requirements were achieved bythe BEKASPIKE, which boasts:
• A double die-cast aluminiumhousing design, which nests the up-lighter’s lamp housing inside theinstallation housing.
• A reliable triple gasket solution,which prevents the ingress of wateror moisture into the lampcompartment.
• Symmetrical and asymmetrical lightdistributions.
• A range of colours are available byutilising dichroic colour filters.
• A lamp power of up to 70W MetalHalide. This ensures that nooverheating of the luminaire or itscomponents reduces its life time.
To overcome the problem that lowerskilled installers could compromise theintegrity of the luminaire, BEKA offers apre-wired solution. With this version theluminaire is pre-wired and providedwith the cable length required by theclient and already fitted with the light
source. Now, the luminaire only needsto be buried in the ground and to beconnected to mains.
The BEKASPIKE has been well receivedby our clients, who are using in-groundup-lighters more readily.
The brochure of the BEKASPIKE can bedownloaded from: www.beka.co.za
BEKASPIKE
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
BEKASPIKE, the new in-ground up-lighterTimedPowerSwitch
Circuitry
Switching levels over time after switch-on
BEKASPIKE cover plate and reflector
54
Triple Gasket System ensures IP67 rating
FULL REDUCED FULL REDUCED FULL REDUCED
250 MBF ca 40 2,15 1,15 1,29 0,67 274 136
250 SON ca 50 3,00 2,80 1,30 0,85 271 175
400 MBF ca 50 3,25 2,15 2,05 1,16 427 267
400 SON ca 45 4,45 3,20 2,00 1,20 435 235
With the economic growthexperienced inRustenburg during the
past few years, the traffic volumesincreased dramatically, and theRustenburg Municipality felt thatsomething had to be done toupgrade the main traffic routes.
Rustenburg Municipality preparedbusiness plans with the help ofAMPCON Consulting Engineers torequest funding from variousinstitutions. With the input fromMr Matlawe, the MunicipalManager, they managed to secure agrant from the Bojanala PlatinumDistrict Municipality forapproximately R13 million for theinstallation of new street lighting onmain routes, and the upgrading ofsome existing installations.
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Rustenburg –The PlatinumCentre shines
with new StreetLighting
LAMP LAMP LUMINOUSLAMP CURRENT
CORRECTED LINECIRCUIT POWERWATTAGE TYPE FLUX % CURRENT
A A W Housing within housing ensures tightness
Anew decorative bulkhead rangewas added to BEKA’s successfulrange of square (SERIES 20) and
round (SERIES 30) decorative bulkheads,namely the oblong range of the SERIES40. The luminaire is designed for wallmounting applications and reduces thewasted upward light by means of ashield, which is part of the luminairehousing.
The BEKA SERIES 40 range is designedfor a single CFL light source of up to26D TC-D.
The luminaire body is manufactured ofhigh pressure die-cast aluminium, using
the most corrosion-resistant LM6 alloy,and is finished with a structuredpowder coat, available in black, whiteand silver.
The diffuser is available in a clear,prismatic and opaque version.
As successfully done in the otherdecorative bulkhead models, we haveincorporated the gasket in a groove ofthe diffuser. This ensures that gasketsare not damaged during installationand, therefore, provides a more reliableIP66 protection of the enclosure.
Due to the use of a highly efficientreflector, this luminaire provides a
luminous output, which results inlighting levels higher than normallyprovided by luminaires of twice thelamp lumen.
Therefore, its use in wall- or wallperimeter installations yields low powerconsumption per length.
The recommended spacing to heightratio for a clear, prismatic luminaire is6:1. This means that at a height of 2.5mabove ground, the recommendedspacing would be 15m.
By offering an alternative to the lowquality of mainly imported bulkheads,BEKA has responded to the needs of itscustomers with this luminaire.
The brochure of the BEKA SERIES 40 canbe downloaded from: www.beka.co.za
BEKA SERIES 40
Energy-efficient bulkhead luminaires
BEKA SERIES 40 - Open
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W SB E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
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BEKA T-BAY
BEKA SER IES 40
The luminaire type chosen providesoptimum efficiency and reduces glareand light pollution to a minimum.
BEKA’s products were chosen inpreference to prominent Europeanbrands, on the basis of designfeatures, which make them moreappropriate for African environments.
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installation. Among the drivers of thisproject were the geographicalchallenges of the installation site, as aresult of the density of dwellings,reticulation challenges of overhead andunderground systems, as well as a lackof vehicular access for maintenancepurposes.
The technology used comprises thefollowing:
- Solar Panel of 85W
- BEKARAY Post Top luminaire withone 11W Compact Fluorescent Lamp(CFL) operated through an inverter,incorporated inside the luminaire.
- A Solar Box, which incorporates thebattery and regulator in a theftresistant housing.
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In response to the requirements ofclients to provide flicker-free andinstant-start lighting for industrialand commercial applications, BEKAintroduced the BEKA T-BAYluminaire.
This luminaire utilises the luminousefficiency of T5 lamps, clustersthem into units of four andprovides the environment in whichthe lamps can operate at theirfullest lamp lumen.
The luminaire is available in thelamp version of 4 * FQ 54W and 4* FQ 80W, therefore providing aluminous cluster totalling 17,800,respectively 24,600 lumens.
It is designed to keep the electronicballasts as cool as possible, in orderto prolong their operational life.
The luminaire is also available withdimmable control gear, or anemergency version, which operatesone lamp in a maintained state.
The brochure of the BEKA T-BAYcan be downloaded from:www.beka.co.za
AGULHAS beautifies the city of Dakar
Dakar, the capital city in Senegal,has appointed a Frenchcompany, ETDE, to provide new
lighting of its CBD, in order toimprove the night-time security, aswell as the image of the city.
In view of its close proximity to thesea and based on aestheticalrequirements, BEKA luminaires andglass fibre poles have been procured.
More than 1000 of the BEKA-METROpole-luminaire concept have beensupplied and are now installed all overthe city. The BEKA-METRO features the100W High Pressure Sodium (HPS)lamp.
The AGULHAS pole-bracket-luminairecombination light up the main roads ofthe CBD. This is done by a 150W HPSlamp.
Lightingthe CBD of
Dakar
BEKA-METRO in Dakar
THYLIA pole configurations
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76mm pole stem, which is attached,possibly in clusters, onto a sturdy polebase.
This design has been well received byTown Planners and Architects, whoare looking for solutions which aresufficiently versatile and aestheticallypleasing.
Different shaped stems of differentmounting heights can be attached inclusters of up to four onto the polebase. This leaves the designers withendless variations in order to adaptthe design to the project’s needs.
BEKA has localised this luminairerange and has added it to its alreadyimpressive Amenity Lighting Range.
The brochure of the THYLIA can bedownloaded from: www.beka.co.za
THYLIA - New design concept in decorative lighting
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The companies BEKA (Pty) Ltd,Lighting Structures (Pty) Ltd,OSRAM (Pty) Ltd and Sectional
Poles (Pty) Ltd jointly organised a one-day seminar on Sports Lighting, atGallagher Estate in Midrand, Gauteng,last year.
This Seminar was targeted atMunicipalities, Electrical Engineers,Sports Organisations and ElectricalContractors.
In view of the 2010 Soccer World Cupand other major sporting events being
planned in Southern Africa, thisSeminar covered relevant technicaltopics, aimed to increase the lightingstandards in this country, and therebymeeting international sports lightingstandards.
The organising companies are themarket leaders in their respectivefields and their technical staffpresented the following topics:
• The Basics of Sports Lighting
• Requirements of the DifferentSports (Conventional & Television)
• Recommended Practices for SportsLighting
• Light Sources for Sports Lighting
• Monopole Mast Design
• Stadia Masts
New products have beendemonstrated, such as instant hot re-strike for 2kW Lamps, based upon newsolid state techniques, and is nowavailable at a much reduced pricewhen compared to previoustechnologies.
The participants commended theevent highly in their feedbackquestionnaires .
It has been appreciated that such anevent, which has brought togethercompetitors in order to share theirknowledge and experience, is stronglysupported.
This constructive environment can onlybe advantageous to the LightingIndustry, and many would like to seesuch a jointly organised event to occurmore often.
The organisers are proud that thisseminar, with an attendance of morethan 200 persons, has been the mostsuccessful Lighting Seminar everorganised in South Africa.
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The new projects include thefollowing:
1. The Bakwena Platinum N4Highway cutting through town,which had to be lit to A1standards as per SABS 098
2. The P16/1 road to Johannesburg
3. The Old Pretoria Road leading toKroondal
4. The Thabazimbi Road
5. The P2/2 Swartruggens Road tothe Phokeng Road
6. The N4 Swartruggens Roadintersection
Approximately 560 BEKASUNluminaires were used for therefurbishment of existinginstallations.
Four contractors, namely TauElectrical, FDT Electrical, T&WElectrical and Mayivute Electrical,
were appointed to complete theproject within three months.
During the design stage, AMPCONConsulting Engineers gave carefulconsideration to luminance, glare,and overall and longitudinaluniformities. The designs wereoptimised with BEKA products toachieve the best possible spacing,whilst still complying with the SABS098 Standard, and thus achieve thelowest cost per kilometre.
BEKA is proud to be the successfulsupplier of all the street lighting inthis project. Approximately 1200BEKASUN 250W and 400W HighPressure Sodium luminaires weresupplied, using the OSRAM 4Y lamptechnology, which offers increasedlamp life, and a substantial increasein lumen output.
By optimising the reflector systemtogether with the 4Y lamp, theabove-mentioned project used
considerably less poles andluminaires per kilometre than anycompetitor, thus reducing capitalcost and operating cost.
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
BEKA is proud to have beenranked by the municipalities ofSouth Africa as the Best
Equipment Supplier for 2006. ThisGold Award is the result of BEKA’scontinuous commitment to qualityproducts and customer service.
BEKA has already been awarded theBronze Award in 2004, and istherefore particularly pleased aboutits advance to Gold position.
BEKA’s management wishes to thankits clients who have bestowed theirvote of confidence in the companyand commits itself to continueproviding the quality of products andservice, which has made BEKAAfrica’s largest technical luminairemanufacturer.
This year BEKA celebrates its 26thanniversary of its establishment inSouth Africa. In 1981 the companymoved from Namibia, its place oforigin, to Olifantsfontein, theindustrial hub of South Africa.
We wish to thank our customers fortheir loyal support over this period.
B E K A - L I G H T I N G N E W S , V I E W S A N D R E V I E W S
South Africa is booming. Manycapital projects have started orare committed for
implementation, which will makesuppliers to these projects busy formany years ahead. Our company hasbeen fortunate in that it has continuedits uninterrupted growth since 1981,when BEKA moved its operation fromWindhoek to South Africa.
26 years ago BEKA started itsoperation in Olifantsfontein, in a400m2 factory, employing not morethan ten staff members. Today, BEKAoperates from premises which providea factory floor area of more than7,500m2 and employs in excess of 200staff.
In order to cope with the increasingdemand from its local, as well as fromits international clientele, BEKA hasembarked on building an additional2,500m2 factory at its location inOlifantsfontein, which is destined forcompletion by March this year.
We are thankful to all our customers,who appreciate the reliability of ourproducts and the professionalism andethical conduct of our staff.
Over the past quarter century BEKAhas designed products for theenvironmental conditions of thiscontinent, which after 26 years inservice are still in a very goodoperating condition.
BEKA continues to add new productsand applies latest technologies to itsproduct range, of which more is said inthis Newsletter.
We are particularly excited about thelarge range of quality Amenity
Lighting products, to which theTHYLIA was only recently added.
BEKA is proud to offer to its discerningcustomers a quality range of exteriorlighting products, which will graceSouth African cities for many yearsafter the World Cup has beencelebrated in 2010.
We are most appreciative of the goodstanding our company’s products areenjoying with you, our customers. Thiswas confirmed by independent surveys,as conducted by ESI, the publication ofthe Electrical Supply Industry, in whichour company was rated to be the BestEquipment Supplier.
We want to assure you that weunderstand this endorsement as anobligation to maintain ourcommitment to provide the bestLighting Products, based on localmanufacturing.
Johann Schleritzko
FFrroomm tthhee MMDD’’ss ddeesskk
ESIExcellence Awards
Grahame Boyle, M.D. of Osram SA (left) and Johann Schleritzko (centre) with visitors at the Sports Lighting Seminar
Sports Lighting Seminar
BEKASUN luminaires illuminate Rustenburghighways
An addition to the BEKA factoryis currently being constructed toinclude a 2,500m2 pole factory.A road leading into the heart ofthe expanded BEKA premiseshas, therefore, been aptlyrenamed to “BEKA LANE”.
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- Seven meter mounting height steelpole.
From the outset, BEKA proposed theuse of 85W solar panels to ensure ahighly efficient photovoltaic conversionof energy, to be stored in batteries of asuitable size.
This would ensure that sufficient energyis stored by the battery to providelighting even after five days of heavycloud cover.
At the same time, the lifetime andperformance of the battery is enhanced.
A symmetrical post top luminaire, theBEKARAY, was chosen on the basis thatit is most appropriate in places wheregeneral area and security lighting isrequired.
The commissioning of the installationtowards the end of last year hasattracted a lot of interest by thecommunity and local councillors, whichresulted in greater awareness by variousenergy-conscious partners.
It is without doubt that this energysource will be beneficial to improvingthe quality of life of communities,especially in areas where theconventional form of energy is non-existent or its installation isgeographically and environmentallyproblematic.
THYLIA, a newstreet light designconcept.
BEKASPIKE,the new locally
designed andmanufactured
quality in-groundup-lighter.
BEKADART, adecorativesymmetricalspotlight forexteriorenvironments.
BEKALANE-SUPRA,the super efficientluminaire range.
New productsrecently
launched byBEKA
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ContentsFrom the MD’s desk pg 2
New Productsrecently launched byBEKA pg 8
Company News
ESI - ExcellenceAwards pg 2
Road to BEKA pg 2
Sports LightingSeminar pg 7
Product News
THYLIA pg 1
BEKA T-BAY pg 3
Timed Power Switch pg 4
BEKASPIKE pg 5
BEKA SERIES 40 pg 6
Applications
SOLAR LightingInstallations pg 1
Lighting the CBDof Dakar pg 3
Rustenburg -Street Lighting pg 5
Completion of variousStadia pg 8
BEKA (PTY) LTD13 West View RoadP.O. Box 120Olifantsfontein – 1665South AfricaTel: +27 11 238 0000Fax: +27 11 238 0180
E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.beka.co.za
BEKARAY-Solar at Zandspruit
In 2003, Johannesburg was host to thefirst World Summit on SustainableDevelopment in Africa, the focus
being on promoting and maximisingthe use of sustainable energy, such assolar energy.
The City of Johannesburg through itsUtility, City Power, has partnered withthe Private Sector, namely PalaceEngineering and BEKA, to realise thefirst of its kind Street Lighting SolarInstallation to embrace this sustainablesolar technology.
Zandspruit, an informal township in thenorthern suburbs of Johannesburg, wasidentified as the recipient of this solar-powered lighting installation initiative.
Embracing this technology with theabove partners were the local
councillors, Zandspruit SAPS and CityPower Public Lighting officials, whotirelessly attended meetings to ensure aconsultative approach and strategy of
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BEKARAY-Solar
SOLAR Lighting Installations
THYLIA
THYLIA - Creative liberty
The preparation works for theSoccer World Cup in 2010 arealready in full swing. BEKA
(Pty) Ltd was awarded the contractfor the supply, delivery and aiming offloodlights for upgrading the SinabaStadium in Daveyton, the GeorgeThaba Stadium in Sharpville, and theH.M. Pitjie Stadium in Mamelodi.
These stadia will be used as trainingand preparation venues for the 2010Soccer World Cup.
BEKA designed all three stadia tocolour television standards, in
accordance with FIFA requirements,which resulted in 194 x BEKA 2kWMH STADIALUX and 12 x 1kWPROJECTOLUX luminaires beingrequired for each installation.
The total contract amount for eachstadium was just under R14 million.
The design team was lead byMr James Du Plessis, project engineerof ARUP, and the electrical engineerwas Mr Sidney de Jongh of AftecConsulting. The mast supplier andlighting contractor was Le BlancIndustries/Lighting Structures.
Completion of various Stadia
One of the recently completed stadia
An exciting new luminairedesign is now beingintroduced by BEKA, the
THYLIA. This luminaire range, whichwas designed for the Schréder Groupof Companies by the French Designer,Michel Tortel, reminds one of organic
elements like seeds on a thin grassstem:
A small and beautiful luminaire head,incorporating Schréder’s micro-reflector technology, is mounted on a
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THYLIA luminaire
