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LED retrofit lighting solution for Botswana airport

he Sir Seretse Khama International lighting can make employees more alert and improve concentration levels, which leads to
Airport in Botswana is located happier, safer employees and fewer incidents.
Tabout 10 km north of the city of The South-African designed and manufactured LEDFLOOD range is suitable for area
Gaborone and offers large capacity to lighting applications, ranging from car parks to large areas, whilst offering energy savings,
handle regional and international traffic, low maintenance requirements and precise light control.
with the largest passenger movement in The flexibility of the LensoFlex photometric engine allows for multiple light distributions
the country. Various areas in the airport to ensure that the specific requirements of each application are met. In addition, the option
have been upgraded from HID to an LED for varying the number of LEDs of the floodlight allows for a precise adaptation of the
lighting solution, by BEKA Schréder, with application to be lit, thereby ensuring optimal lighting levels and energy savings.
the aim of reducing energy consumption. The marine grade, high-pressure die-cast aluminium housing makes the LEDFLOOD
suitable for installation in harsh environments. Furthermore, this complete floodlight
Apron lighting and parking areas solution offers a fast return on investment.
The apron and parking area lighting has
been upgraded to a high-quality LED Internal roads
lighting solution with the OMNISTAR-MAXI The old internal HID streetlighting has been replaced with energy-efficient LEDLUME-MINI
floodlight. LED streetlights.
The South-African manufactured The LEDLUME range has been designed and manufactured in South Africa and offers
OMNISTAR range has been designed to optimised photometrical performance with a minimum total cost of ownership. It provides
provide an unrivalled combination of customers with the ideal tool to generate energy savings, improve lighting levels and reduce
performance and flexibility for lighting maintenance costs. The great variety of high-performance optics optimises the photometric
areas where high lumen packages distribution for each specific application to achieve minimum energy consumption.
are needed, while offering maximum The LEDLUME range offers flexible combinations of LED modules and a choice of
savings in energy and maintenance currents and dimming options to further maximise energy savings and provide the most
costs with a short payback time. This cost-effective solution.
modular luminaire can be installed on a
high mast with a bracket of one, two or Corridors
three luminaires to provide the lighting The BEKARONDO LED downlight luminaire is installed in the corridors in the Arrivals section
distribution and lumen package needed to of the airport. This circular aluminium reflector LED downlight has been designed for
meet the specifications of the area to be decorative lighting applications in modern or hi-tech environments, including reception
lit. With on-site photometric adjustment, areas, boardrooms or when high light output is required.
the OMNISTAR guarantees the perfect BEKA Schréder locally develops and manufactures energy-efficient LED lighting products,
lighting to ensure safety and comfort. designed and suitable for local conditions.
It offers a real alternative to luminaires We are very proud to be associated with Botswana-based electrical contractor BPG
equipped with high-power traditional Switchboards in providing a successful LED retrofit lighting solution for this project.
sources, with the added advantages of an
LED solution: low energy consumption, For further enquiries, contact Isaac Morifi, BEKA Schréder, Phone 011 238 0002,
improved visibility with white light, limited exp@beka-schreder.co.za
maintenance, low glare and longer life.

Workshop area
The workshop area is illuminated by the
LEDFLOOD-MIDI luminaires. Research
has shown that light plays a major role
in employee well-being, satisfaction and
retention in any workplace. Poor lighting,
especially yellow or orange light from
traditional discharge lamps can cause
eyestrain, blurred vision and headaches.
This can result in a significant cost to the
business in the form of time of injuries,
absenteeism and reduced productivity.
Well-illuminated, glare-free LED

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