Signify is accelerating the development of UV-C based disinfection portfolio with the launch of new luminaires and equipment for the professional market in India. UV-C lighting is effective in disinfecting air, surfaces, and objects at homes and workplaces, and especially adding an extra layer of safety in elderly homes, schools, food outlets, hotels, retail outlets, industrial complexes, airports and public transportation. The UV-C based disinfection solutions can also be customized, as per the unique requirements of an organization. The effectiveness of Signify’s UV-C light sources on the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 has been validated by Boston University and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
Sumit Joshi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Signify Innovations India Limited at Signify said: “Now more than ever, disinfecting air, surfaces and objects is critical. To support offices, schools, public transportation, retail outlets and many businesses as they strive to disinfect their spaces, we’ve leveraged our knowledge and experience in UV-C lighting, making multiple product range available for professionals.”
Following are the latest disinfection solutions:
Philips UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires: Signify offers wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted UV-C luminaires to disinfect the air. These UV-C upper air luminaires are installed, at a height of at least 2.3 meters which, in combination with shielding and optics, ensures people can continue to work in the lower sections of a room. The UV-C disinfection upper air luminaires can continuously disinfect the air.
Philips UV-C disinfection linear: Fixed installation of luminaires (with sensor) on the ceiling to disinfect high contact areas outside of opening hours. It can also be used, with a control system based on Philips Dynalite technology, like the Philips Dynalite PDUVCC control system. Multiple safeguard controls are available using authorized activation with sensor monitoring, door monitoring and emergency override with visible and audible triggers during operation.
Philips UV-C disinfection trolley: The UV-C trolley, without sensor, with 1 or 2 arms version, is designed to disinfect up to 36m2 of circular coverage area/20m2 of the square area. Integrated safeguard controls include a timer to plan disinfection for a predefined period, remote control, and voice alarm. Single and double arm lamp variants; rotatable up to 180 degrees. Additional containment safeguards (such as user manual and mounting instruction) should be deployed together with the UV-C trolley to ensure that no people or animals are exposed, to the UV-C rays.
Philips UV-C disinfection chamber: This UV-C disinfection chamber is used, for disinfection of objects for professional use. It’s available in 2 variants currently: small (66 liters) & medium (112 liters) and, can be used for objects in pharmacies, shops, schools, universities, offices, reception areas, banks, spas, restaurants and industrial kitchens.