Philips Fortimo SLM Gen 8 – Ultra-High Efficiency

Philips Fortimo SLM Gen 8 – Ultra-High Efficiency

The Philips Fortimo SLM Gen 8 – Ultra-High Efficiency is a high-quality COB LED module for highly energy-efficient professional lighting fixtures. Signify developed this UHE series as a further optimization of the successful Fortimo SLM HE and HE+ platforms. As a result, Gen 8 UHE achieves an efficiency of around 200 lm/W under realistic operating conditions.

In addition, the series combines this high efficiency with good light quality and a compact thermal design. This enables luminaire manufacturers to develop smaller heat sinks and more compact spotlights or downlights.

About 200 lm/W under real-world conditions

Fortimo SLM Gen 8 UHE was specifically developed to approximately 200 lm/W achievable under relevant operating conditions. Current 4000K models even reach approximately 202 lm/W.

As a result, high light output can be achieved with relatively low power consumption. In addition, the lower heat generation reduces the load on the thermal design.

Approximately 2,000 and 4,000 lumens

The original UHE platform design focuses, among other things, on two key light outputs. This allows users to select the right module for both compact and more powerful professional fixtures.

• Approximately 2,000 lumens with a LES of about 15 mm
• Approximately 4,000 lumens with a LES of about 23 mm

In addition, Signify has since expanded the family to include additional footprints and lumen classes. As a result, the current series offers more choices than the original launch series.

3000K, 3500K, and 4000K

The current product family includes several professional color temperatures. This allows the light to be tailored to the desired application.

• 3000K – warm white
• 3500K – neutral warm white
• 4000K – neutral white

Efficiency varies slightly depending on color temperature and light recipe. For example, a current Standard 4000K model achieves 202 lm/W.

CRI 90 for high-quality color rendering

The current UHE series is designed to provide high color rendering around CRI 90. As a result, the series combines very high efficiency with a light quality suitable for professional accent and project lighting.

In addition, many of the latest modules offer color consistency of 2 SDCM. As a result, color differences between similar modules are kept to a minimum.

Standard and Premium White

Signify offers two key lighting recipes within Gen 8 UHE. This allows the module to be further tailored to the desired light quality.

• Standard – for the ultimate combination of efficiency and professional color quality
• PremiumWhite – for a high-quality white light experience

This allows the same UHE technology to be used in a variety of professional lighting concepts.

G8 and G8N footprints

The current family includes both G8 as a compact G8N versions. This allows luminaire manufacturers to use different mechanical sizes within the same UHE platform.

In addition, Signify has adapted the modules to fit existing Fortimo SLM footprints. This makes it easier to reuse existing fixtures and optics.

Different LES Formats

The UHE series includes several Light Emitting Surface (LES) sizes. For example, there are modules with LES sizes of approximately 15, 19, and 23 mm, among others.

A smaller LES supports compact and precise light beams. In contrast, a larger LES enables higher light fluxes. This allows the module to be tailored to the desired optical design.

Low thermal resistance

Signify has developed Gen 8 UHE with low thermal resistance. This allows heat to be dissipated more efficiently from the COB module.

As a result, heat sinks can potentially be made smaller. In addition, this offers greater design flexibility for compact professional fixtures.

Compatible with existing mounts and optics

Mechanical and optical compatibility with existing Fortimo SLM solutions is a key feature of the UHE platform. This makes it easier for manufacturers to further develop existing luminaire designs.

Furthermore, this lowers the barrier to upgrading existing HE or HE+ designs to Ultra High Efficiency.

Key Features

• Ultra-High-Efficiency COB LED Module
• About 200 lm/W under real-world conditions
• Up to approximately 202 lm/W in current models
• CRI 90
• 2 SDCMs for current modules
• 3000K, 3500K, and 4000K
• Standard and PremiumWhite Lighting Recipes
• G8 and G8N footprints
• Multiple LES formats
• Low thermal resistance
• Compatible with existing mounts and optics
• Five-Year System Warranty

For professional spotlights and downlights

The Philips Fortimo SLM Gen 8 – Ultra High Efficiency combines very high efficiency with high-quality color rendering and a compact COB platform. As a result, the series provides a solid foundation for energy-efficient professional spotlights, downlights, and accent fixtures.

Therefore, please contact LED Goeroe for advice on the right Fortimo SLM UHE module, LED driver, mount, and optical configuration for your project.