Popular lantern-style luminaires such as Acuity Brands' American Electric Valiant and Revolution models reduce energy, maintenance in public areas. Photo Courtesy of Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduced LED versions of popular lantern-style Valiant and American Revolution Deluxe post top luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. To improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance, the new AVPL2 and ARDL luminaires have been upgraded to include the company's latest LED light engines.

Incorporating utility grade standard features for greater value, both models are offered with 10, 20 and 30 light engine module LED systems delivering a wide range lumen packages to replace up to 150-watt high pressure sodium fixtures. The luminaires are available with 3,000, 4,000 and 5,000 correlated color temperature and multiple distributions: ARDL Rain Replica for Type II, III & V (acrylic or polycarbonate); AVPL2 Prismatic for Type II (replaces II and III HID) & Type V (acrylic); AVPL2 Rain Replica for Type II, III & V (acrylic or polycarbonate).

"Over the years, Valiant and American Revolution Deluxe post top luminaires have become signatures in residential street lighting and public gathering areas," said Mark R. Phillips, Value Stream manager, Architectural Outdoor. "Now available as LED luminaires, both models provide economical and reliable solutions as municipalities and utilities convert to LED."

Valiant and American Revolution LED luminaires include features such as tool-less hardware options and easy access to electronic gear. Both models are fully controls compatible and suited to photocontrol solutions as well as the Remote Operations Asset Management system.

The LED luminaires are projected to operate virtually maintenance-free for 100,000 hours at 25-degrees C, with a rated driver life of 50,000 to 100,000 hours at 25-degrees C depending on the lumen package and voltage. Both LED models are CSA listed suitable for 30-degrees C ambient.

Valiant and American Revolution LED luminaires provide comfortable illumination for residential streets, parks and other public gathering areas, walkways and pathways. Visit www.americanelectriclighting.com to see the latest product news.