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    LED Spotlights

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    LED fixtures provide superior light levels, power savings and reliability over traditional incandescent bulbs.

    We offer:

    20-95vdc & 50 – 130vdc operating range from the DC power supply through TDG’s Universal Driver
    AC Versions available (110 – 220 VAC)
    Several options for lenses
    A variety of flange and bezel finishes
    Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    100,000-hr minimum continuous operation

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    Emergency Lighting

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    Capacitive Storage 

    With over 2000 Railcars and Locomotives in service or on order this APTA-compliant emergency lighting system uses capacitive power storage technology. It adapts easily to new builds or to existing rolling stock retrofits regardless of age.

    We supply:

    • Independent Capacitive Power Storage units which are able to power high-performance LED spotlights for up to 4 hours
    • Ability to achieve full charge after a 15-minute charge period
    • 50,000 – 500,000 mechanical charge cycles (depending on model)
    • Superior replacement technology for traditional NiCad batteries
    • Capacitors rated for 5 – 10 years of functional discharge service life (depending on Model & Environment)
    • Single voltage 28.5, 37.5, 74, 110 vdc, or 120 / 240 vac versions available
    • More than twice the light levels required by APTA throughout the 90-minute emergency interval
    • An emergency lighting task load completely removed from existing car batteries
    • Low-profile spotlights which are available in fixed or fully adjustable versions
    • LED spotlight capability for simpler installation in existing or new fixture lenses
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 200,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system due to purposefully under-driving high-efficiency LEDs
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed any combination of these standards:

    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Design PR-E-S-013-99 Rev.1
    • EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
    • FRA 49 CFR Parts 238 and 239 Emergency Lighting
    • APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”
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    LED Main Lighting for Retrofits

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    We offer:

    • A Diffuser Technology lens which quickly snaps into an aluminum base, eliminates hot spots, and can be used behind existing lenses or advertising lenses
    • An aluminum base that is easily installed, provides optimal thermal management, and can be quickly secured to existing fixture back liners
    • 24, 28.5, 37.5 and 74vdc applications which are covered by a 10-95vdc operating range on LED installations.
    • 110 – 240VAC systems in both LED and Fluorescent
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • Up to 200,000-hr continuous operation for an LED system, achieved by purposefully under-driving high-efficiency LEDs
    • 10.5 – 18W power consumption on 48” unit depending on T12 or T8 replacement

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these safety standards:

    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”
    • EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    LED Cab Light

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    We offer:

    • Our LED version is rated to 100,000 hrs
    • 24, 28.5, 37.5 and 74, 110 vdc applications which are covered by a 10 – 95vdc & 50 – 130 vdc operating range on LED installations or dedicated leading technology electronic DC Ballasts
    • 110 – 240VAC systems in both LED and Fluorescent
    • Dual or Single versions available with or without high reliability push button switches
    • Fully adjustable
    • Tamperproof front bezel
    • Dimming available on LED units

    Reverse Polarity & Transient Spike protection
    Variety of flange/bezel finishes as well as lens options available

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    HPPL Emergency Signage

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    This high performance photoluminescent (HPPL) emergency signage complies with APTA standards as well as flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements for rail. A braille version meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) criteria, as well as vandal resistant decals using our TDG-BB-133/34 PC solutions.

    We supply:

    • Optional forming for ADA-compliant Braille
    • Material which accommodates raised lettering
    • 24-month warranty

    The signage meets or exceeds these standards:

    • APTA Emergency Egress Access of  Passenger Rail Equipment Standard SS-PS-002-98 Rev 3
    • APTA RT-S-VIM-021-08 “Standard for Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles”
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
    • APTA RT-S-VIM-021-08 “Standard for Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles”
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    Passive HPPL LLEPM Flooring System

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    This passive high performance photoluminescent (HPPL) low location exit pathway marking (LLEPM) flooring system is fully repairable.

    We supply:

    Rigid polycarbonate-based HPPL material
    A scuff-resistant surface
    Availability in 60-foot continuous lengths
    A mounting track offered in aluminum or color-matched polycarbonate
    24-month warranty

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    ADA / Door Indicator Lighting

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    ADA indicator lighting is built with TDG’S LED fixtures to provide superior light levels, power savings and reliability over traditional incandescent bulbs.

    We offer:

    24, 28.5, 37.5, 72, 110 vdc versions
    Tamperproof lens with stainless steel flange
    Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    24-month warranty on LED fixtures

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    End Door Lighting

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    LED fixtures provide superior light levels, power savings and reliability over traditional incandescent bulbs.

    We offer:

    • 20-95vdc operating range from the DC power supply through TDG’s Universal Driver
    • Several options for lenses
    • A variety of flange and bezel finishes
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • EN 13272
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Lighting Control Systems

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    ILCU (Interior Lighting Control Unit)

    All units as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Design PR-E-S-013-99 Rev.1
    • EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
    • FRA 49 CFR Parts 238 and 239 Emergency Lighting
    • APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”

     

     

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    LED Interior Step / Threshold Lighting

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    Clients may choose not only a single function version, but also a dual version which adds emergency system functionality.

    We offer:

    Several sizes and styles
    Available in most DC and AC voltage ranges
    Ruggedized Polycarbonate Lenses (NFPA 130 compliant) which can be clear, translucent, or diffused
    A variety of bezel materials (such as aluminum and Kydex) in many colors and finishes
    Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    24-month warranty on LED fixtures

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    Marker Lights

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    LED fixtures provide superior longevity, light levels, power savings and reliability over traditional incandescent bulbs.

    We offer:

    • Wide operating ranges provided by superior TDG constant current LED drivers such as 10-45vdc
    • Many existing lens shapes and colour options
    • Custom designs
    • A variety of flange and bezel finishes
    • Retrofit mounting bases for when the original bezel is no longer available, or will work with a retrofit installation
    • SAE/FMVSS/CMVSS 108 compliance
    • Sealed housings and also sealed connector solutions
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Platform Lights

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    These high-powered white LEDs provide bright illumination to platforms, walkways or ladder rungs without harsh glare to passing trains.

    We supply:

    • Ruggedized polycarbonate lens (NFPA 130 compliant)
    • 20-90vdc & 50 – 130vdc operating range from the DC power supply through TDG’s Universal Driver
    • Robust machined and sealed aluminum housing ready for painting or anodizing to natural or black
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • 49CFR Part 38.81
    • EN 13272
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Console Lighting (Night Vision)

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    Main Lighting for New Builds

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    Main Lighting for New Builds

    This main lighting solution for new builds adapts for ease of connection to TDG’s revolutionary Capacitive Storage system as well as ILCU and LCU based battery solutions for compliance to APTA-PR-E-S-013-99 Rev.1 (Formally APTA SS-E-013-99 Rev 1 ) “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Passenger Rail Cars” & FRA 49 CFR Parts 238 and 239 Emergency Lighting Requirements. As well as APTA RT-S-VIM-020-08 “Standard for Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles”

    We offer:

    New LED or Fluorescent fixtures

    • 24, 28.5, 37.5 and 74, 110 vdc applications which are covered by a 10 – 95vdc & 50 – 130 vdc operating range on LED installations or dedicated leading technology electronic DC Ballasts
    • 110 – 240VAC systems in both LED and Fluorescent
    • Diffuser Technology lenses (for LED applications) or clear and translucent lens options
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • Up to 200,000-hr continuous operation for an LED system, achieved by purposefully under-driving high-efficiency LEDs
    • 3-year warranty on the Lexekon Ballast product family
    • All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these safety standards:
    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • EN 13272 Railway Applications – Electrical Lighting for Rolling Stock in Public Transportation Systems
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Side Indicator Lighting

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    LED side indicator lights come in a variety of styles and position numbers.

    We offer:

    • A light rail version visible to a distance of ¼ mile which accommodates long train sets
    • Delphi Weather Pack connector as well as other sealed connectors upon request
    • Modular versions intended for adjacent custom configuration placements
    • Ruggedized machined solid aluminum housing ready for painting or for anodizing to natural or black
    • Standardized LED internal drivers and LED modules that enable final housing configurations to be easily customized
    • Ability for maintenance to be done from exterior or interior of the vehicle
    • Optional flush lens for improved cleaning of the lens surface during car washing
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Electronic Ballasts

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    Lexekon is TDG’s sister division, through which you can source the finest modern electronic ballasts available for new builds, refurbishment projects, and maintenance replacement.

    We offer:

    • 24, 37.5, 74, 110 vdc versions in T5, T8, and T12 formats, and TDG’s Universal T8/T12 ballast which is unique in the industry!
    • 120 – 220 VAC in T8 & T5 format
    • Full-feature leading-edge technology, including
      • Dimming capabilities
      • “Auto-ON” and “Auto-OFF” labor-saving features
      • End-Of-Life shutdown
      • “Over Temp” and voltage protection
    • Retrofit adapter plates which allow for simple drop-in replacement into existing vehicle mounting brackets
    • Retrofit wiring harnessing for seamless integration with existing vehicle interconnect and wiring layouts
    • Average lead-time of 6 to 8 weeks which is significantly shorter than our competitors
    • 3-year warranty

    The typical minimum order quantity is 25 pcs for most configurations.

    All LEXEKON ballasts as part of a lighting system will meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    • APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards

     

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    LED Headlights

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    Long-lasting LED components designed to withstand shock & vibration to provide years of maintenance-free service;
    Designed by JW Speaker

    PAR 56 7″ Round 75V LED Locomotive Headlight/Auxiliary Light
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    PAR 46 5.75″ LED Headlight
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    PAR 56 7″ Round 8700-EV-12/24V Dot Headlamp w/H4 Black
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    4″ x 6″ Rectangular LED 8800 12/24V Dot Hi/Lo LRV Headlamp
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    5″ x 7″ Rectangular LED 8900 12/24V LED Dot Headlamp
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    LED Marker and Break Lights

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    LED fixtures provide superior longevity, light levels, power savings and reliability over traditional incandescent bulbs.

    We offer:

    • Wide operating ranges provided by superior TDG constant current LED drivers such as 10-45vdc
    • Many existing lens shapes and colour options
    • Custom designs
    • A variety of flange and bezel finishes
    • Retrofit mounting bases for when the original bezel is no longer available, or will work with a retrofit installation
    • SAE/FMVSS/CMVSS 108 compliance
    • Sealed housings and also sealed connector solutions
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Track Lights

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    Track lights on light rail vehicles (LRVs) illuminate the tracks directly in front.

    We offer:

    • Ruggedized polycarbonate lens (NFPA 130 compliant for flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements) which stands up to harsh traffic environments and daily car washes
    • An internal LED mounting angle incorporated to eliminate blinding of oncoming drivers or pedestrians
    • Custom sealed designs available
    • A focused tight beam which illuminates tracks and switch points up to 50 feet in front of a light rail vehicle (LRV).
    • Delphi Weather Pack connector as well as other sealed connectors upon request
    • Availability as a drop-in replacement for standard round sealed beam lights
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Number Board Lighting

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    Install new LED fixtures or versions to install replacement LED inserts into any existing incandescent or fluorescent enclosures.

    We offer:

    • 20-95vdc operating range from the DC power supply through TDG’s Universal Driver
    • Simple terminal block connections or cable assembly connections
    • Reverse polarity and transient spike protection
    • 100,000-hr minimum continuous operation for an LED system
    • 24-month warranty on LED fixtures

    All fixtures as a system meet or exceed these standards:

    • APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    • APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    • NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards
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    Organic LED (OLED) Lighting

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    TDG was amongst the first globally to offer OLED lighting to the rail industry. With panels as thin as 0.2mm and as light as 4.0g this is an ideal solution for weight reduction and power savings within either a rail car or locomotive.

    With output approaching 140 lm / W as well as a CRI greater than 90 (@4000k) and the ability to offer a fully flexible panel OLEDs are rapidly approaching the levels of efficiency of conventional LEDs with more flexibility.

    All fixtures as a system will meet or exceed these safety standards:

    APTA Normal Lighting Standard RP-E-012-99
    APTA Emergency Lighting Standard SS-E-013-99 Rev 1
    APTA Insulation Integrity Standard SS-E-001-98
    APTA Attachment Strength Standard SS-C&S-006-98 Rev 1
    NFPA 130:2010 Flame Smoke and Toxicity Standards