Post by Zac on Feb 12, 2021 2:31:57 GMT
Although you can multiply modern safety systems, systems reducing the level of exhaust emissions or improving the comfort of travel, the important role played by lighting installations in LED technology should be noted.
One of the aspects for which LED technology is used is much lower energy consumption compared to ordinary light bulbs, i.e. simply ecology, and another important parameter that distinguishes LED from halogen is brightness and effective range of light.
Personally, I do not say that xenon lights are a thing of the past - for over 20 years they have been considered a determinant of quality and driving comfort at night or in poor visibility. Most of the time, they were offered as an option on high-end cars or as an expensive equipment option. Now, however, they have to give way to LED lights on the podium.
In discharge lamps, in the case of D1S burners the luminous flux is approximately 3000 lumens, which is on average twice as high as in the case of a H7 halogen bulb.
In the case of factory LED headlamps, there is no equal value to determine the power of these lamps. They vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
What's more, LEDs give car manufacturers the ability to model their lights in such a way as to maximize the use of the entire light beam they emit.
As a result, with a similar power of light sources and with a similar or lower value of the light flux, we obtain a much more effective range of headlights and brightness of lights. What's more, the cost of LED installation itself is much lower than in the case of xenon lamps and allows these lights to be available in lower segment car models, often also as standard equipment.
Xenon lights gave rise to a new segment of accessories - kits designed to convert halogen headlights to xenon. Over the years, this solution has gained a large number of supporters who, noticing a revolutionary change in the comfort and safety of driving at dusk, are constantly looking for solutions that can improve the performance of lights. A natural step was the creation of LED retrofits as replacements for traditional halogen lamps.
The M-TECH company offers 3 series of popular "LED Sets". Collecting experience and guided by market needs, the R&D department of M-TECH has prepared a completely new, flagship series of LED retrofits designed for the conversion of halogen lighting - LSPRO. It combines all the best features of both traditional light bulbs with the efficiency and durability of LED technology.
The biggest problem with LED lamps is high temperature. This applies to all factory headlamps in high-end cars as well as simple, individual LED bulbs. Temperature is an inseparable parameter and the durability of the lamp depends on the quality and brand of LED diodes in the lamp and whether the temperature of these diodes is effectively removed. Osram LEDs have been traditionally used in M-TECH LSPRO retrofits, which are characterized by the highest lumens efficiency per 1 watt of power consumed. What's more, thanks to their high quality, they do not generate too high temperature that could shorten the life of the product.The resulting heat (similar to factory-fitted LED headlamps) in the M-TECH LSPRO is dissipated through the innovative Active Air system with an active fan. An extensive network of air ducts dramatically increases the radiation area, which is supported by a fan with a maximum air flow of 5 m3 and was mounted on Japanese bearings. Such an extensive active system guarantees durability even in difficult operating conditions, such as a hot engine compartment.such as a hot engine compartment.such as a hot engine compartment.
Osram LEDs also provide pleasant white light with a maximum color temperature of 5,700 Kelvin. Thanks to the refined geometry and perfectly set focal length, the M-TECH LSPRO retrofits work perfectly with the reflectors in halogen headlamps, which results in an extended beam and range of lights, while protecting against unwanted glare of other road users.
In order to facilitate the assembly, and thus improve the universality of the LSPRO retrofits, the R&D department of M-TECH, based on its experience, designed the frame itself and all the elements of these LED bulbs to be as compact as possible, even in the smallest housings headlamps and are easy to install. The Active Air system with the entire heat sink and fan do not exceed 40 mm in width, which puts the flagship M-TECH at the forefront of compact LED Sets. Moreover, a removable metal retaining ring, which is also the base of the bulb, makes it easier to attach the retrofits to the reflector, especially where the bulb is attached with a traditional wire.
The old kits for converting lights to xenon required the installation of additional devices in the form of converters, necessary for the proper operation of discharge lamps. In the case of LSPRO LED Sets, the assembly is absolutely non-invasive. There is also no need to install additional devices. In order for the retrofit to be compatible with the diagnostic system in vehicles, EMC and EMI modules were installed, as well as an advanced Canbus system, which is to prevent the detection of burnt bulb errors. In addition, the voltage stabilizer installed in the controller allows the input current in the range from 9 to 16 Volts, which effectively prevents the frequent overvoltages appearing in automotive electrical installations.
The LSPRO series is a show of the capabilities of engineers and experts from the R&D department of M-TECH, who, using their knowledge and range of experience, using the best available elements, are constantly working on developing and improving all products available in the M-TECH offer.
Author: Dawid Bystroń, Product Manager at M-TECH