New Lighting Tower Uses Latest Generator Technology


Atlas Copco’s Portable Air Division has introduced a new dedicated lighting tower featuring four 1,000-kW metal halide lamps for the mining and construction sectors. It will initially be available for all non-European markets complying with U.S. product standards. Powered by a Yanmar water-cooled diesel engine, the QLT4 lighting tower provides a total luminance of 440,000 lumen and enhanced flicker-free lighting. The lighting tower features the latest Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) technology. The PMG alternator is compactly designed for a superior power density requiring 75% less space than a standard alternator, ensures outstanding fuel efficiency, and due to the natural transient voltage behavior with load it is able to ignite the lamps without the need of ballast. These features, according to the company, provide transportability benefits and lower cost of ownership.

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As featured in Womp 09 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com