Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 02:47:05 GMT Server: BESTWWWD/1.0 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 6102 Last-modified: Sat, 01 Feb 1997 20:47:40 GMT Fiberstars' Commercial Lighting



Welcome to
Fiberstars' Commercial Lighting Web Page.

Our goal is to increase your understanding of what fiber optic lighting systems are, what benefits they offer and how they can enhance your lighting design.





What is a fiber optic lighting system?

Basically, a fiber optic lighting system consists of two, possibly three components. The first component is the illuminator or light source. The second component is the fiber optic tubing. An illuminator projects light into side-emitting fiber tubing, which looks like flexible neon, or end-emitting fiber tubing, which acts as point-source lighting. The potential third component is fixtures for end-emitting applications.

Some basic system configurations are as follows:

End Emitting Systems

Fiber tubing from one illuminator illuminates multiple fixtures or points of light. FiberescentTM downlighting and FiberscapeTM landscape lighting are two examples of this system.

Side Emitting Systems-Daisy Chain

Fiber tubing daisy chaining or running in a series between illuminators allows long, continuous runs. Ideal for applications where the fiber optic lighting covers a large area, like building facades, borders, steps and bridges.

Side Emitting Systems-Closed Loop

Fiber tubing lengths start and terminate in the same illumnator. Ideal for applications in a single contained area like signs, bars, lobbies and patios.





What are the benefits of Fiberstars fiber optic lighting?





How can Fiberstars fiber optic lighting help me?

Imagine light without voltage. Imagine lighting building structures without worrying about moisture, inaccessibility, vibration or breakage. Imagine that same building changing colors to match the season or holiday. Imagine illuminating retail displays without heat or damage to sensitive materials. Imagine safely lighting water features without electricity. Imagine the eye-
catching excitement that strobing or color-changing lines of light would make in an amusement park or casino. Imagine an etched-glass sign or glass block walls softly glowing with colored light. Imagine putting fixtures in inaccessible locations. Imagine illuminating hazardous areas with non-electric lights. Imagine providing safety lighting for steps and landscape features at night. Imagine using multiple points of light to create starry ceilings. Imagine highlighting distinctive architectural features with flexible lines of light. Imagine the possibilities...




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