MADISON, Ind. — Grote Industries, a world leader in high-performance LED lighting technology for the transportation industry, announced the introduction of its unique, new MicroNova Dot, a family of clearance/marker lamps with dual intensity capabilities that are specifically designed to resist the dimming that is common in other penny-sized LED lamps.
Many small LED clearance/marker lamps share a fatal flaw — they visibly dim as they age. Heat and a factor known as negative transients cause this reduction in brightness and functionality. Vehicle wiring systems carry negative transients as a byproduct of their interaction with motors, relays and solenoids. Over time, exposure to negative transients has been demonstrated to degrade LEDs, diminishing their light output and viability in the process. All Grote LED lamps are designed with a rectifier diode that protects their LEDs from the effects of negative transients.
“We have engineered all Grote LED lamps to resist the wear and tear that negative transients place on LED lamps,” John Grote, vice president sales and marketing for Grote Industries, said. “The LEDs in the new MicroNova Dot were specially designed to allow room for the addition of rectifier diodes.”
The MicroNova Dot is so robust that it is expected to outlast and outperform all comparably sized LED lamps on the market, but that’s not its only strength. The lamp is designed for dual-intensity performance and, in addition to coming in standard red and amber colors, is also available in white. No other penny-sized LED lamp is this durable, this versatile, or this practical.
Grote’s MicroNova Dot is available in P2- and PC-rated versions that allow it to meet the photometric requirements for a broad spectrum of applications. The P2 designation means that the MicroNova Dot can be used as either a sidemarker lamp or a clearance lamp, but not both at the same time. The PC designation means the lamp will meet light angularity requirements for both the clearance and sidemarker lamps simultaneously.
The white version of the lamp is also perfect for access, stairs and compartment lighting. The MicroNova Dot’s toughness, coupled with its diminutive size, make it a perfect accessory lamp for a broad range of applications. The lamps require no mounting fasteners and have a profile that extends only three-eighths of an inch from the mounting surface. The MicroNova Dot comes in a 12-Volt model and a 24-Volt, ECE-rated model. An optional adapter adds even more flexibility to the line by allowing the lamps to function in a dual-intensity mode, needed for applications such as high-mount center lamp configurations.
“Penny-sized LED clearance/marker lamps have been on the market for a few years and they’ve demonstrated the strong market interest in the product category,” Grote said. “We took a good hard look at what was lacking in the available products and that’s where we focused our attention.”
Grote added that the MicroNova Dot sets a new standard in micro-sized LED lamp technology, while providing additional depth and variety to Grote’s considerable range of products.
About Grote Industries
Grote Industries is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of lighting products and related safety systems for commercial, military, and specialized vehicles. Grote engineers and manufactures LED, halogen, fluorescent, and incandescent lamps, mirrors, wiring systems, turn signal switches, connections, and reflective accessories for trucks, trailers, farm and construction equipment, fire, rescue, and armored vehicles. For more than 110 years, Grote, a family-owned company, has provided state-of-the-art solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers across the globe. Grote locates its domestic headquarters in Madison, Indiana, and services international customers with locations in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Additional information is available at grote.com. MicroNova is a registered trademark of Grote Industries.
