Company News • 20.10.2008
LEDs from OSRAM light up the globe on the Hotel Atlantic
Hamburg sees the light of the world
The city of Hamburg has another bright attraction now that OSRAM has bathed the globe on top of the Hotel Atlantic in colored light. All thanks to 24 high-power LINEARlight-DRAGON Colormix LEDs. Twelve OT Easy 60 controllers from OSRAM ensure that the LEDs can produce light of almost any color.
The globe, supported by two caryatids (sculpted female figures), has been the emblem Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg since it was opened in 1909. Initially it was unlit. Later white fluorescent lamps were installed. Up to now however, a colored globe was out of the question because of the cost involved.
But now thanks to OSRAM LINEARlight-DRAGON Colormix LEDs and built-in OT Easy 60 controllers the globe can appear in any color. This may be the corporate color of an important visitor to the hotel or perhaps a beautiful blue to match the river Alster that flows close by. Another major benefit is that the OSRAM LEDs save energy and therefore money. Whereas the previous fluorescent lamps consumed more than 400 W, only 100 W is now needed to achieve the wonderful bright color effect.
The equipment was installed by GÖPOTEC from Hamburg. Hotel Atlantic staff were given training in the hardware and software so they now have full control over how the globe looks.
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