Unilux Pocket Pixel goes for ‘Green’ at Labelexpo Americas

The new Unilux Pocket Pixel, with zero ozone emissions and twice the light of any pulsed LED inspection light in its class, according to the company, will be featured in 'Gather on the Green', the showcase for the latest in green and sustainable technology at Labelexpo Americas 2008. The battery-powered Pocket Pixel is a pulsed LED light for high-speed inspection applications in printing and converting plants that is claimed to double the output of any other LED strobe in its class. The Pocket Pixel will be featured at ‘Gather on the Green’ as well as at the Unilux exhibit in booth 1457.

‘This is the brightest and most versatile LED strobe on the market and a beacon in green technology and sustainability,’ said Michael Simonis, president, Unilux. ‘The Pocket Pixel does not emit ozone, which is a big health-and-safety benefit, and you never have to replace another lamp because its highly efficient lamps have such a long service life. The light is fully functional even without all lamps operating, and when you’re done with it, simply return it to Unilux for recycling. With less waste, lower energy consumption and fewer hazardous emissions entering the atmosphere, Unilux has provided the printing and converting industries with its first in a family of environmentally safe, high-quality products.’

The Pocket Pixel uses its reflector design to focus 30-percent-brighter light on narrow web label presses and other printing and converting equipment for inspection applications at full production speeds where space is tight. LED strobe lights can be more effective than Xenon strobes in applications where high flash rates are needed or longer pulse durations are acceptable. The Pocket Pixel’s flash rates of up to 50,000 flashes per minute are far beyond the limitations of a Xenon lamp, and LED strobes become brighter at higher rates. This allows users to adjust flash duration from 10 to 250 microseconds. Shorter flash durations allow for detailed inspection of barcodes and fine print by minimizing motion blur, while longer durations provide more light for larger print and repeats. Users can set the flash rate for the best balance in light intensity and flash duration.

The Pocket Pixel has a higher uptime potential than Xenon strobes because expected lamp life could be three to five years. If a single LED light goes out, the remaining lamps still allow for inspection. If a single lamp of a Xenon strobe burns out, inspections must be suspended until the lamp is replaced. The Pocket Pixel can run for up to 1.5 hours continuously using rechargeable NiCad batteries. The unit can also be used while recharging.

The Pocket Pixel can be used as a handheld unit or permanently mounted. Similar to the Unilux Lith-O-Light series, it provides quick and easy mounting using the optional self-contained threaded mounting bracket kit. It can be mounted on an articulating arm or a selection of swivel mounts. Mounting permits continuous use with an AC converter.

In addition to the Pocket Pixel, Unilux will exhibit its Lith-O-Light series, which includes the Guardian and Style IV LOL-5, LOL-20 and LOL-40 models, plus the Cricket and Scout. The latter two and the LOL-5 can be fixed-mounted or used as battery-powered handheld inspection lights.