New Industry Products

ROAL To Launch New MultiLINQ DC Power Splitter

February 18, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

ROAL Electronics launched the first in a series of new products for the LED signage industry. The MultiLINQ is designed to address several long standing industry concerns, the most important of which is the service life of the LED lighting system. The MultiLINQ is said to eliminate the need for multiple Class 2 power supplies within the sign, and relocates the power to an easily accessible location.

The MultiLINQ is a non-dissipative device with no wear-out mechanism that can be mounted in or near the sign and splits the main power source into four intrinsically safe class 2 power outputs capable of powering up to 400W of LED lights. It is encased in a NEMA 6/ IP67 weather-tight package suitable for wet locations. The company claims that sign companies will enjoy reduced total cost of ownership with fewer power supplies and no maintenance at the sign. The MultiLINQ works with a remote supply that can be located in an easily accessible place. The company claims that current power supplies must be located in or very near to the sign, which is difficult to maintain and service.

Other uses for the MultiLINQ include architectural, facade and commercial lighting applications. The MultiLINQ technology is patent pending, and will be available in production quantities starting in April 2008. Volume pricing is expected to be around $60 per module. The MultiLINQ will carry UL approval and it will be listed in ULs Sign Components Manual (SAM).