ColorPlay 4 Creative Authoring Software
iPlayer 4
Control
How to Choose the Right Controller
How to Choose the Right Network
What Makes Color Kinetics Controls Different?
Control Channels for Color Kinetics Luminaires
Address and Configuration
QuickPlay Pro 2 Quick Start Guide
FlexElite Application Guide
FlexElite IntelliHue configuration options
Configuration Calculator
LED mix descriptions
Updating Multi Protocol Converter 8 Firmware with QuickPlay Pro 2
Quick Start Guide Configuring Luminex LumiNode 4 DIN for Color Kinetics luminaires
Installation Requirements
Electrical Surge Index of Topics
IP66 Index of Topics
Color Kinetics Energy Label information
Long-Term Storage Guidance for Color Kinetics Fixtures, Controls, and Accessories
Color Kinetics Installation Checklist
Application Notes
Tech Tuesday
Thermal protection and Color Kinetics luminaires
Color Kinetics narrow beam angle (<5°) photometric testing overview
Color Kinetics Lumen Maintenance Statement
Dimming eW Powercore and eColor Powercore Luminaires
Color Kinetics Lighting Applications
Connecting Multiple Controller Keypads to iPlayer 3 Serial Port
iPlayer 3 Firmware Update Procedure
Cable Pinout information for RJ45 cables
Vibration-prone environments and Color Kinetics products
Ultraviolet and Infrared Emissions
LSE RS-232 Serial Protocol
Synchronizing Multiple iPlayer 2s
Controlling an iPlayer 2 from a Lutron GRAFIK Eye System
Controlling an iPlayer 2 from a Vantage Automation System
Controlling an iPlayer 2 from a Lutron Homeworks Interactive System
iPlayer 2 RS-232 Serial Protocol
Using the iPlayer 2 Expansion Port
iW Translator RS-232 Serial Protocol
eW™ MR Track Fixture Compatibility
Custom Content Quick Start Guide - Luminous Textile
Graze Powercore Conduit Installation
Q & A
How good is LED light quality?
Can I optimize luminaire output for high flux?
Is IntelliWhite (iW) the best tunable white light?
What is the best way to combine color-changing and white LED light?
Are more LED channels better?
Do RGBW luminaires create white light with the white channel only?
How long do LEDs last?
Can RGB luminaires output high-quality white light?
Can multi-channel luminaires achieve high color consistency?
Are LED systems costly?
Can white-light LED sources produce 200+ lumens per watt?
Are 3-watt LEDs 3x brighter than one-watt LEDs?
Do RGBW luminaires make the best white light?
Can color-changing luminaires achieve high R9 values?
Do LEDs generate heat?
Video Guidelines for Direct-View Luminaires
Video Guidelines for Direct-View Luminaires 1. Considerations
Video Guidelines for Direct-View Luminaires 2. How to Display Video
Video Guidelines for Direct-View Luminaires 3. Calculations
Dimming Color Kinetics luminaires
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- Do LEDs generate heat?
Do LEDs generate heat?
Yes, they do generate some heat, but not as much as incandescent sources.
One of the core benefits of LED light sources is that they create a cool beam of light. However, they do produce waste heat within the LED during conversion of electricity into light, and within the overall system. This heat must be handled properly to maximize fixture performance and avoid damage to the LEDs. Well-designed luminaires include carefully engineered heat sinks that draw heat away from the LEDs and dissipate it into the air surrounding the fixture housing. LEDs used in luminaires need proper thermal designs to ensure that the luminaire will have the lumen output and efficacy promised, and that it will meet these claims over the long lifetime of the luminaire.