CGLights.com is a global provider of high tech products and solutions for applications throughout the automotive, aviation and consumer electronics industries, including law enforcement. Our products include specialized Light Scopes and LED Lightings. http://led.cglights.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:03:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://led.cglights.com/images/M_images/rss20.gif http://led.cglights.com CGLights.com is a global provider of high tech products and solutions for applications throughout the automotive, aviation and consumer electronics industries, including law enforcement. Our products include specialized Light Scopes and LED Lightings. http://led.cglights.com/Auto-News/BMW-Innovation-Wind-Powered-Robotic-Art-Pieces-Where-Art-Engineering-Meet.html Take a look at these wind-powered robotic Art Pieces ! Like a modern-day Leonardo da Vinci genius, conducting an experiment at the beach. News - Auto News Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:50:59 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Auto-News/Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-vs-BMW-M6-vs-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-Part-2.html Here is part 2 and concluding video on the contest between 3 great cars; the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, BMW M6, and Porsche 911 Carrera S. News - Auto News Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Auto-News/Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-vs-BMW-M6-vs-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-Part-1.html 3 car-loving men, 3 fantastic Gran Turismo (GT) cars, 1 tough decision. Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs BMW M6 vs Porsche 911 Carrera S, which is the BEST? News - Auto News Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:30:57 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-Application-Recessed-Downlights-for-Residential.html Recessed downlights are the most commonly installed type of lighting fixture in residential new construction. New developments in LED technology and luminaire design may enable significant energy savings in this application. This fact sheet compares the energy and lighting performance of downlights using different light sources. Although originally intended for directional lighting, recessed downlights are now used widely for general ambient lighting in kitchens, hallways, bathrooms, and other areas of the home. Other types of downlights using spot lamps, reflectors, and lenses are also used for art, accent, display, and wall lighting. In some applications, like media rooms and dining areas, downlights are operated on dimming circuits. The most common light source used in residential downlights is a 65-watt incandescent reflector-style lamp with a standard Edison base. Other commonly used options include A-type incandescent lamps, and PL-type, spiral, or reflector CFLs. The light output of a traditional recessed downlight is a function of the lumens produced by the lamp and the luminaire (fixture) efficiency. Reflector-style lamps are specially shaped and coated to emit light in a defined cone, while “A” style incandescent lamps and CFLs emit light in all directions, leading to significant light loss unless the luminaire is designed with internal reflectors. Downlights using non-reflector lamps are typically only 50% to 60% efficient, meaning about half the light produced by the lamp is wasted inside the fixture. Recently, LED downlights have come on the market. Recently, LED downlights have come on the market. Below are examples of performance data for residential recessed downlight using several different light sources, including two LED products. These data should not be used to generalize the performance of fixture types, but are provided as examples. Examples of Recessed Downlight Performance Using Different Light Sources Incandescent Fluorescent Fluorescent LED LED 65W BR-30 Flood 13W 4-pin Spiral CFL 15W R-30 CFL LED 1 LED 2 Rated lamp lumens 725 860 750 Lamp wattage (nominal W) 65 13 15 Delivered light output (lumens), initial 652 514 675 300 730 Luminaire wattage (nominal W) 65 12 15 15 12 Luminaire efficacy (lm/W) 10 42 45 20 60 Source: EERE News - Lighting Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:22:53 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-Lights-Lifetime-Comparison-to-Traditional-Lights.html How do the lifetime projections for today’s white LEDs compare to traditional light sources? Light Source Range of Typical Rated Life (hours)* (varies by specific lamp type) Estimated Useful Life (L70) Incandescent 750-2,000 Halogen incandescent 3,000-4,000 Compact fluorescent (CFL) 8,000-10,000 Metal halide 7,500-20,000 Linear fluorescent 20,000-30,000 High-Power White LED 35,000-50,000 News - Lighting Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:30:42 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-Lights-Evaluating-LED-Useful-Lifetime.html Electrical and thermal design of the LED system or fixture determine how long the LED light will last and how much light they will provide. Driving the LED at higher than rated current will increase relative light output but decrease useful life. Operating the LED at higher than design temperature will also decrease useful life significantly. Most manufacturers of high-power white LED lights estimate a lifetime of around 30,000 hours to the 70% lumen maintenance level, assuming operation at 350 milliamps (mA) constant current and maintaining junction temperature at no higher than 90°C. However, LED durability continues to improve, allowing for higher drive currents and higher operating temperatures. Specific manufacturer data should be consulted because some LEDs available today are rated for 50,000 hours at 1000 mA with junction temperature up to 120°C.2 What features should you look for in evaluating the projected lifetime of LED products: ˛ Does the LED manufacturer publish thermal design guidance? ˛ Does the LED lamp design have any special features for heat sinking/thermal management? ˛ Does the fixture manufacturer have test data supporting life claims? ˛ What LED life rating methodology was used? ˛ What warranty is offered by the LED manufacturer? Source: EERE News - Lighting Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:08:42 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-Lights-Key-Challenges-Facing-The-Technology.html What are light-emitting diodes (LEDs)? An LED is a very small (dot-sized) electrical device that produces light through the semi-conducting properties of its metal alloys. LEDs have been around since the 1960s, but were used mainly as simple indicator lamps in electronics and equipment. White LEDs are now approaching performance levels that make them attractive for use in automobiles, aircraft, elevators, and some task light applications. What is solid-state lighting? Solid-state lighting (SSL) uses semi-conducting materials to convert electricity into light. It is the first truly new lighting technology to emerge for many years. SSL is an umbrella term encompassing different types of technologies including light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). While both technologies are evolving rapidly, LEDs are the more mature technology, particularly for white-light general illumination applications. Are LEDs available for general lighting? A variety of white LED products are available on the market including desk and under-cabinet lights, flashlights, head lamps, outdoor pathway lights, and decorative string lights. For most illumination applications, however, white LEDs cannot yet compete with traditional light sources on the basis of performance or cost. Colored LEDs are often cost-effective and offer energy efficiency and durability for traffic signals, exit signs, commercial signage, and other indicator applications. Are white LEDs energy-efficient? The best white LEDs are similar in efficiency to CFLs, but most of the white LEDs currently available in consumer products are only marginally more efficient than incandescent lamps. Lumens per watt (lpw) is the measure of how efficiently the light source is converting electricity into usable light. The best white LEDs available today can produce about 45-50 lpw. For comparison, incandescent lamps typically produce 12-15 lpw; CFLs produce at least 50 lpw. Many LED products use only a small amount of energy, and therefore may appear energy efficient, but they often have very low light output. True energy efficiency means using the most efficient light source or system that is capable of providing the amount and quality of light needed. On-going research and development efforts are making steady progress in improving the performance of white LEDs to levels suitable for general lighting applications. Source: EERE News - Lighting Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:54:08 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/White-LED-Lights-Energy-Efficiency.html Luminous efficacy is an important indicator of energy efficiency, but it doesn’t tell the whole story, particularly with regard to directional light sources. Due to the directional nature of their light emission, LEDs potentially have higher application efficiency than other light sources in certain lighting applications. Fluorescent and standard “bulb” shaped incandescent lamps emit light in all directions. Much of the light produced by the lamp is lost within the fixture, reabsorbed by the lamp, or escapes from the fixture in a direction that is not useful for the intended application. For many fixture types, including recessed downlights, troffers, and under-cabinet fixtures, it is not uncommon for 40-50% of the total light output of the lamp(s) to be lost before it exits the fixture. LEDs emit light in a specific direction, reducing the need for reflectors and diffusers that can trap light, so well-designed fixtures and systems using LEDs can potentially deliver light more efficiently to the intended location. For example, several manufacturers have introduced LED systems for lighting refrigerated display cases in grocery stores. These products are currently based on white LEDs with lower luminous efficacy than the fluorescent lamps they are designed to replace. But because the system design takes advantage of the directional nature of LEDs and their especially good performance under low temperatures, they are demonstrating energy savings of 50% or more compared to standard fluorescent case lights. Source: EERE News - Lighting Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:40:14 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/How-to-attach-videos-and-photos-in-our-Forum.html You can attach videos and photos stored on other websites at our Forum. Our Forum supports more than 70 different videos, music and slides formats! This will add a new dimension of multi-media fun and interactivity here. The maximum width of a video or photo recommended here is 450 pixels. We use the latest technology to accept popular image and video formats at this website. News - FAQs Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:38:41 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/Why-you-NEED-to-post-in-our-Forum.html If you have something to say or some information to share, this is the perfect place to contribute. Because whatever you write here will be found and read by people easily. In case you have not notice, our ecommerce website here implements the latest power-packed web traffic generating tactics which includes RSS data feeds, social book marking tags, forum discussions, and various Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Web 2.0 strategies. In fact, our main home page achieved Google Page Rank 4 within ONE month! News - FAQs Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:28:15 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/Estimated-Shipping-Rates.html We use 2 major shippers for our products; Singapore Post (SingPost) and United Parcel Service (UPS). Both shippers are extremely reliable and fast, and have many branch offices in Singapore. News - FAQs Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:40:46 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/What-is-the-function-of-the-light-bulb-in-the-Provision-accessories-kit.html The light bulb is a spare bulb for your ProVison scope. In case you need to replace the working bulb urgently. News - Provision Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Home/Provision-Demo-Videos-Contact-Information.html Contact Us C G Pte. Ltd. 61 Aida Street, Opera Estate, Singapore 459975 Tel: (65) 9365 1978 Fax: (65) 6443 8305 www.CGLights.com (http://www.cglights.com) Business Hours Weekdays 9:00am to 6:00pm We are the Master Distributor for ProVision in Asia Pacific, and the distributor of various innovative LED lighting products and solutions. We have distributors in Japan, Korea, Indonesia, China, Taiwan Australia for local purchases. For additional information, please use our Contact Us (/Contact-Us) form. Provision Scope Video Demo Please click Play and wait for the video to load. Racing - John Wright 2-time ISMA Technician of the Year Wright Tuning http://65.255.160.9/Wright_256k.wmv Aviation - Mark Taliaferro ASE Certified Auto Mechanic Taliaferro Enterprises http://65.255.160.9/Taliaferro_256k.wmv Tactical Law Enforcement - Lt. Randy Hardy Clermont County Sheriff Clermont County, Ohio http://65.255.160.9/Claremont_256k.wmv News - Home Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/When-I-look-through-the-Provision-Scope-eyepiece-I-see-netting-like-round-circles.-Why.html The scopes are made from fiber optics. The round circles are actually resolution of the fiber scopes. PV2 series scopes have higher pixels/fibers, hence the resolution is better and you can hardly see any such round circles. News - Provision Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:13:04 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/What-is-the-function-of-the-magnet-in-the-Provision-accessories-kit.html The magnet is to be attached to the len’s tip. It is very useful to pick up small metal droppings like screws, nuts or nails etc. News - Provision Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:12:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/I-want-to-take-pictures-and-videos-of-images-while-using-my-Provision-Scope.-Is-this-possible.html Yes, it is possible to adapt both video and still cameras to Provision scope by using a coupler (PVCC37) or C-mount available from quality camera shops. Cameras will need to have threaded protruding lens to mount the coupler. A step-up/down ring is also needed if the lens diameter is different from the coupler’s diameter. News - Provision Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:11:20 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/Why-does-the-image-appeared-tilted-/-upside-down-when-I-look-through-the-Provision-eyepiece.html Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean the scope is faulty. This usually happens to longer scopes when they are kept coiled for a long time or after many repeated bending which result in the coil relaxing a bit and so, the image appears tilted. All you need to do is grasp the end of the shaft while looking through the eyepiece, and twist the shaft end in the opposite direction the image needs to move. Keep twisting until your image is aligned again. News - Provision Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:10:20 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/Which-Provision-inspection-scope-should-I-choose-for-Building-Construction.html Usually inspections need to be done between walls and among cracks where surfaces are rough. It’s more lasting to use the PV300E scope. The stainless steel armored shaft is made for better abrasion resistance and made for rough handling. Moreover, it comes with Machined Aluminum Lens / Light Tip for rugged use. News - Provision Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:08:25 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/Ordering-Shipping-And-Store-Related-Questions.html Ordering, Shipping and Other Questions? We will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our ordering process, shipping etc. News - FAQs Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:07:40 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/Why-use-a-Borescope-Bore-scope-Boroscope-Boro-scope-and-Fiberscope-Fiber-Optic-Scope.html Borescopes are commonly used in the visual inspection of aircraft engines, aero derivative industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel engines and automotive/truck engines. Gas and steam turbines require particular attention because of safety and maintenance requirements. News - Provision Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:12:19 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/Borescope-Bore-scope-Boroscope-Fiberscope-Endoscope-and-Lightscope.-What-is-the-difference.html A borescope (or bore scope, boroscope) is an instrument used in technical situations where direct line-of-sight observation is not feasible or possible. A borescope is an optical device consisting of a rigid or flexible tube with an eyepiece on one end, an objective lens on the other linked together by a relay optical system in between. The optical system is usually surrounded by optical fibers used for illumination of the remote object and a rigid or flexible protective outer sheath. News - Provision Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:04:17 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/Provision-Light-Scopes-Obedient-Non-Obedient.html Provision light scopes come in two types of shaft: Obedient Non-Obedient. Obedient - Obedient cable maintains its fixed position until readjusted, Diameter 10.5mm Non-Obedient - Non-Obedient flexible cable attached to the scope, Diameter 5.8mm News - FAQs Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:33:05 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-Lights-in-Mood-Landscape-Architectural-Lighting.html Light is much more than a tool for us to see. Just as how our emotions and moods are affected by nature's play of lights colours through the enchanting setting of the sun or the magic of a moonlit night, lighting can be used to create any desired ambience with the choice of lighting fixtures, colours and intensities. News - Lighting Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:48:43 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/LED-lighting-saving-energy-and-cost-at-Home.html People are genuinely concerned with lowering their energy consumption, and lighting is one of the easiest things a person can improve on. Lighting typically accounts for up to 30% of total electricity costs within the home, and by installing energy efficient lighting or lamps you can reduce your overall energy costs . News - Lighting Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:17:55 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/What-is-LED-Light-Emitting-Diode.html LED means light emitting diode . It does not require filament to create light. It's an electronic device that lights up when electricity passes through it. It needs to be placed on a circuit board or other material that allow electricity to pass through it at a specific voltage and current. LEDs do not come ready to plug into a 12v or 120v power source. News - Lighting Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:57:10 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/A-Merry-Cool-Christmas-with-LED-Lights.html The New York Empire State Plaza holiday tree has doned on a new dress of energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights! The state has provided 4,000 multicolored C9 LED light bulbs to decorate the tree. Each bulb draws only 0.9 watts of power, a tenth of the energy of what the old bulbs consumed. The new LED lights will consume only 2,800 kilowatss-hours of electricity (about $400 worth) during the holiday season in comparison to traditional incandescent holiday lights will consume. This translates to more than $50,000 savings in energy and replacement costs over the lifetime of the bulbs for the region's residents. News - Lighting Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:06:59 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Provision/ProVision-Light-Scopes-High-Performance-Real-Value.html The high resolution lens provides a clear image of objects as close as 3/4 inch and over one foot away while providing a wide 40 degree field of view. A powerful lamp illuminates dark crevices on demand with the push of a button conveniently located on the handle. The ergonomically designed handle is comfortable to hold and allows one-handed focusing and light activation. News - Provision Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:00:17 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/ProVision-Light-Scope-Warranty-Manufacturer-Direct.html ProVision™ Warranty ProVision™ is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. ProVision™ will repair or replace a defective unit at our option. This warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, accidents or modifications of the product. Warranty is void if the user opens the handle for any reason. Please call 888-398-1522 for a Return Authorization number. Features • Storage and operating temperatures: -10 to 120° F. • It is recommended that the cable should be used in environment not exceeding 50 deg C • PV 1series: 6000pixels, PV2 series: 7400pixels, Articulated scope: 10,000pixels • x1.2 magnification • Lifespan of bulb is 25hours continuous lighting News - FAQs Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:46:56 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/ProVision-Light-Scope-Precautions.html Here are some pointer tips and precautions on using ProVision light scopes. Avoid over-bending the shaft (over-bending will void warranty) Do not open the handle for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts in the handle. Batteries and the light bulb are accessible via the door on the shaft end of the handle. (Opening handle will void warranty.) Do not submerse the handle in any liquid. Do not immerse the shaft in any solvent for extended periods. Wipe clean after using in diesel fuel and gasoline. Do not use in proximity of live electrical circuits. Do not use in explosive environments. Not intended for medical use. Storage and operating temperatures: -10 to 120° F. (-23 to 48o C) News - FAQs Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:23:43 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/FAQs/Comparison-of-ProVision-Pv1-ProVision-Pv2-In-1.html Here, we compare some commonly asked questions between ProVision PV1 and PV2 scopes. Do PV2 scopes have brighter lighting than PV1 scopes? Yes ~10% Do PV2 scopes have a clearer view (having 7400 fibers, less visibility of honey combs) than PV1 scopes? Yes PV1 will last longer than PV2 using the same batteries. Do you have any solution to have special batteries or batteries extender to enable our scope to last more than 2 hours continuously? No - but 40mins of usage translates into many months of life News - FAQs Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Lighting/Global-Warming-Solutions-Green-Technology-Trends.html Here are some current trends in using green technology for the green environmental movement, and hopefully contribute to the global warming solution. http://rss.news.yahoo.com/rss/climatechange http://sg.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=global+warming+solutions News - Lighting Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Home/ProVision-Inspection-Scopes-in-Racing-Tactical-Law-Enforcement-Aviation-and-More.html At ProVision we know that there is no tougher, more demanding diagnostic or inspection environment than big time auto racing. These top pros know, their results depend on flawless preparation and inspection. Provision gives them and all racers an affordable edge so that at the end of the day they can produce trophies and not excuses. Provision is the ultimate search tool in the field. From your local search and seizure to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, Provision has been a proven performer. Affordable, easy to use and rugged, ProVision®, the revolutionary new assortment of inspection tools that allows you to see into inaccessible places. When you’re inspecting the insides of cylinders or looking into very tight spots along the wings, ProVision is the perfect tool. ProVision has made our difficult inspections quicker and easier. News - Home Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Home/Provision-Scopes-The-Ultimate-Inspection-Tools.html The high resolution lens provides a clear image of objects as close as 3/4 inch and over one foot away while providing a wide 40 degree field of view. A powerful lamp illuminates dark crevices on demand with the push of a button conveniently located on the handle. Cable will reach deep into walls, drains, vents, engine blocks, etc. Powerful halogen lamp illuminates dark locations for clear viewing Obedient cable maintains its fixed position until readjusted* Flexible, omni-directional cable bends in every direction to allow precise viewing Pressure activated light switch is conveniently located but cannot be accidentally left on Integrated focus ring for smooth, continuous focusing Ergonomically designed, non-slip handle fits comfortably in one hand News - Home Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Home/LED-Lighting-Clean-Green-Technology.html Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are fast replacing conventional technology in the world: High efficiency lights that reduce energy consumption Longer lifetime without maintenance Large amounts of light in small package Shock vibration resistant Can be surface mounted News - Home Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0100 http://led.cglights.com/Home/ProVision-Light-Scope-LED-Lights.html Like to know more....... Provision Light Scope - Revolutionary Inspection Tools! ProVision™, the revolutionary new assortment of inspection tools that allows you to see into inaccessible places. ProVision™ offers the same high performance and results as borescopes costing 10 times as much. Based on innovative new fiberoptic technology, the flexible cable of the ProVision™ fits into holes as small as 1/4 inch diameter - allowing you to look behind walls, down into drains, inside engines, or hundreds of places without costly demolition or disassembly! Created for: Mechanics Electricians Plumbers Exterminators Hvac Repair Inspectors Welders Carpenters DIY Hobbyists The new PV2 series of affordable inspection scopes from Provision. Featuring advanced electronics and a more ergonomic and refined design. The PV2 is the ultimate in efficient yet affordable inspection technology. True one handed operation is possible along with a stay on self timed switch with diode indicator, a more robust focusing mechanism, rugged battery access door and secure threaded accessories. The PV2 features an increased pixel count of 7400 in the standard scope line without any loss in size! News - Home Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:00:00 +0100