CATALOGUE 2017 ENGLISH Alfa, Alfia, Alice, Andrea, Anna, Ara, Arcadia, Bea, Beta, Camilla, Cassiopea, Chiara, Cielo, Clio, Delta, Dooku, Eclipse, Emma, Epsilon, Franco, Gamma, Giulia, Hyperion, Idra, Iota, Jackie, K12, Kamino, Kirk, Klein, LaDina, Leila, Leo, Marco, Martina, Martina Aqua, Melrie, Memi, Midna, Naboo, New Torcia, Pan, Paola, Pat, Perseo, Petra, Pi, Rho, Sam, Sandro, Sigma, Silvia, Spock, Talia, Tapioca, Tau, Trixie, Vincenza, Viviana, Yama, Zefiro, Zeta. MADE IN ITALY Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 1 12/01/17 18:46 COMPANY Established in 1994, Ares is a manufacturing process; make our products durable and company specialized in architectural reliable; a cutting – edge for the market outdoor lighting. Our Aim is to offer to worldwide. our customers products of actual design Each creation is a challenge: understanding, representative of our time, thanks to a analyzing and projecting to reach harmony strong commitment and great creativity. and fusion of structure, light, architecture The attentive selection of materials and and setting. accurate finishing, as well as the research and development of the manufacturing LIGHTING DESIGN OFFICE Light is an essential tool in the Architectural language. Our Lighting Design projects are the results of a careful analysis of the spaces, along with the attention to the customer’s need; in order to offer comfort, safety and efficiency. TECHNICAL OFFICE When engineering a new luminaire, there improvements of all the elements and are several factors to consider: aesthetic a precise balance of the creative stages and functional needs of the final fixture; progression. accurate selection of the light sources, the materials and their heat sink capacity, and technologies to be used; achievement of the best lighting emission. The creation of a functional prototype is an important step, that allows the LABORATORY In our laboratory we test lighting fixtures safety and performances, to refine both technical and quality characteristics of all our products. ALUMINIUM DIE CASTING Die casting process is one of the most We choose Aluminium as main material considerable and important steps during and we only use top quality alloy with the manufacturing of our products. low-copper content, to guarantee a high With passion, we follow each step of resistance to corrosion. productive process, from the mould manufacturing to the die casted item and the quality checks that assure the solidity and the mechanical property. TURNING Versatility and definition are the basic elements of our production. What identify and characterize our Luminaires, is the High quality and the elaborate manufacturing that requires the application of different material such as, primary aluminium, 316L stainless steel and methacrylate. 2 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 2 12/01/17 18:46 RAW MATERIALS STOCK The raw material is attentively selected, all the incoming goods are tested following the in force directives, and stored in the main warehouse for direct use. PAINTING PROCESS ARES has done an important investment high quality and performances for the in a new and implemented painting facility whole selection of 5 standard colours. and coating procedure, that guarantees The thickness and the adherence of the good resistance even in extreme climatic film are constantly measured by specific conditions. A controlled conversion tests. It is our commitment to respect the treatment, a first layer of epoxy powder environment and the directives in force; coating and a second layer of polyester Coating procedures are followed by daily powder coating, offer high mechanical careful tests. solidity and UV resistance, awarranty of LED A direct and deep knowledge of LED light an high efficiency in lighting emission and sources, of the engineering and assembly of reduced power consumption. A warehouse printed circuits and boards, allows Ares to where thousands of LED and components take care of each productive step: from the are stored is precisely managed and design of the circuit, to the realization of the controlled in order to offer products with luminaire. “Ares LED” is an internal productive the highest colour uniformity and quality unit , entirely dedicated to the development, possible. The unit consists of different and production and assembly of high technology specialized areas and each of these areas is LED fixtures. The main characteristics are focused on a single step of the production. ASSEMBLY Electrical and Mechanical assembly lines follow procedures and operating instructions to assemble luminaires. A trained and specialized staff is in charge for the tests of quality of the products that have to be in compliance with regulation in force. Particular attention is given to the electrical safety checks on the luminaires. PACKING AND DELIVERY Each single products is carefully prepared and packed with extremely care. A piece of truly Italian style is now ready to be delivered all over the world. Ares sales distribution reaches all 5 continents, which represents the 75% of the turnover. 3 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 3 12/01/17 18:46 LED TECHNOLOGY 580 nm 40003000 590 nm In order to get a white LED, nowadays just is very similar to the BlackBody. 6000 2000 as 20 years ago, one is made which emits a There are also different color tables 10000 2500 1500 light blue known as royal blue, and it is given which can be used for the comparison and a coating by mixing phosphorus types, that increasing the number of ‘color samples’ is a mix of components which are excited obviously improves the definition of the by the wave length of Royal Blue and can CRI. As well as the standard, nowadays emit white light, the color temperature the LED leads the main manufacturers to (CCT) depends on the specifics of the mix. compare themselves to each other and Diode technology underlies LEDs, a diode improve the light efficiency and quality on 100 being an electronic component whose a daily basis. Two different strategies are %) 80 functioning depends on the behavior of two becoming important for the selection of wer ( regions next to each other with different the BINs. 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The Relative Radiant Power ( 642000 C6o0o0l0 WKhiteN40a0tu0rKal White W27a0r0mK White o7Itf8 w .c3aa7st7 an-le2oc0ge0ins8sg. a wrya tso dseofionn ec ao sdpifiaecde oans wAhNicShI aiawndshv voiAcalNhvne StdaIa g awreeuh otiocff mhuth,r atwishtii ectphrar oltlhpyfr eooe smxsaca llm uitsdeh et eshs ue trg hgfeaeeoco mpemo eaeitrntretriascy the light emitted by a LED could be defined, center, that is the tops of the rhombuses 0 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 and within this space a series of regions which as a result of their construction Wavelengh (nm) could be delimited in order to define their are the regions with more variation in different color temperatures. The space of chromatic homogeneity. Clearly this is not 3000K Colour temperature area (AINSI C78.377) = the colors C.I.E. xyz was used, one of the sufficient to guarantee that the selections Standard selection for the LED industry first to be defined mathematically (1931), have a high degree of precision. In fact the 0.42 while to delimit the different color regions, quality of this system depends once again it was natural to extend the Plankian place on the dimensions of the geometric places 0.41 Plloacnucskian (oifn owthhieter wwohrdicsh, thae B glraocukp Bofo vdayr iaosussu smhaeds eisf tdhifefmerseenltv eesll ipasneds tmo ucsto mbep lteytpee -tthees temdo, daelll taken to various temperatures), and thus of them centered on precise chromatic 0.40 a series of rhombuses was created, each coordinates (and so always referable to 3 Step MacAdam ellipse of which was next to another and centered C.I.E. 1931), more and more reduced in 0.39 5 Step on the black body curve known as the surface area. For these purposes they MacAdam ellipse ANSI BIN. By means of the mathematics of are defined as MacAdam’s Steps. Step3 7 Step conversion of the same color space and the is currently important in the marketplace 0.38 MacAdam ellipse spectral distribution of the light emitted by since, if directly compared to the ANSI 0.41 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.45 a LED, it can be inserted into the graph and Standard, it is equal to half an ANSI BIN. then described precisely. While in so-called 3000K 2700K cold LEDs the blue contribution is greater 4000K (obviously on the 460nm characteristics of the LED on which the white has been constructed), as the temperature is reduced 6000K if a warm LED is observed it is clear that the phosphorus have a more important role to play in lowering the blue component Cool White 6000K Natural White 4000K and gene rating a new component at the Warm White 3000K Warm White 2700K same time, which becomes predominant around 600nm (typical of yellow). For these purposes the percentage of ‘Rare Lands’ in the phosphorus mix is altered. As is normal for any Energy transformation when the conversion work is increased the efficiency decreases, and this explains why warm white LEDs are less efficient than cold ones. This is also true for LEDs with a high color rendering index (CRI). The CRI, as its name suggests, is an index and it expresses how a light source, when compared to a reference sample, can reproduce colors. By definition the reference sample should be Plank’s Black Body, obviously in the same CCT conditions. In any event, for practical purposes it is possible to use an incandescent lamp which by definition and construction 4 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 4 12/01/17 18:46 SPD: Protection against excess voltage for outdoor LED fixtures The use of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) These problems may arise from: accumulation of electrostatic charges on and electronics in lighting equipment - disturbances inherent in the electricity the equipment. has highlighted the problem of excessive mains; insertion or removal of strongly ARES offers an SPD (Surge Protector voltage caused by direct or indirect reactive charges, faults in the cables, or a Device) which can be connected near the electrical charges. In the cases studied strong harmonic distortion in the mains; appliances requiring protection or above 80% of damage refer to improper/abnormal - excessive charges arising from the the derivation box. feeding. environment: direct or indirect atmospheric discharges or unexpected and excessive This device functions in common and V differential manner at the same time, V Rapidity by absorbing any excessive voltage and of impulse 100% discharging it, depending on its nature, 90% towards earth or neutral. Excessive voltage The closer it is installed to the appliancBereask ing point 50% requiring protection, the more effective Absorbed energy 230V this type of protection is, and it should be2 30V remembered that an earth connection is 0 needed to protect the appliance effectively.0 t t Duration of impulse Operating Ac Voltage 275V Maximun Discharge Current 8/20µs Waveform (Imax) 10KA Maximun Operating Current 5A IP Protection 66 INSTALLATION ON INSTALLATION ON THE LUMINAIRE THE LINE Derivation box SPD SPD ARES shall not be held liable for the installation of plants not complying with the regulation in force. 5 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 5 12/01/17 18:46 H2O STOP: how to stop water ingress - in ground recessed luminaires An inaccurate installation of the luminaire All ground recessed luminaires are with ineffective connection (insulating equipped with a H2O STOP system or resin tape, self-amalgamating tape or sheath coated devices giving effective protection inaccurately used) may lead to water against water passage along connecting H2O STOP passage along the cable and consequently cables. water ingress in the fitting. FINISHING COLOURS: double layer coating for high resistance to corrosion. Double layer coating for high resistance to corrosion: The aluminium components are painted with a double coat using powders which are complaint with QUALICOAT standards: a first layer of epoxy powder (with excellent chemical and mechanical resistance) and a second finishing layer of polyester powder (resistant to UV rays and atmospheric agents).The entire painting process of the aluminium fitting starts from components which have been sand-blasted in advance to make the surface more porous and increase the adherence of the paint. Ares effects alkaline and acid washing to clean the surfaces completely, then rinses with demineralised water to remove any residue particles, subsequently a chemical conversion treatment is done to protect against rusting. Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres: salt spray test passed at 1500 hrs .1 White .6 Grey .3 Anthracite .4 Black .18 Deep Brown 6 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 6 12/01/17 18:46 DECORATIVE LADINA 20 GROUND RECESSED NABOO 26 KAMINO 38 K12 46 TAPIOCA 56 CASSIOPEA 70 CIELO 78 RHO 88 SIGMA 98 BEA 108 CHIARA 112 CLIO 118 PETRA 124 IDRA 128 7 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 7 12/01/17 18:46 WALL RECESSED K12 46 TAPIOCA 56 RHO 88 SIGMA 98 CHIARA 112 TRIXIE 136 CAMILLA 140 ALICE 146 ALFIA 152 CEILING RECESSED TAPIOCA 56 CIELO 78 RHO 88 SIGMA 98 LEILA 158 ARA 174 8 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 8 12/01/17 18:46 BOLLARD KLEIN 182 VINCENZA 186 ZEFIRO 194 TALIA 198 SANDRO 204 VIVIANA 208 NEW TORCIA 212 SILVIA 218 PAN 346 HYPERION 354 LEO 384 POLE TOP DOOKU 234 PERSEO 272 FRANCO 294 ANDREA 316 9 Ares_2017_ITA-INGLESE_DEF_DEF.indd 9 12/01/17 18:46