What is EL, and how does it work? EL, or electroluminescent signage, is essentially a flat light bulb sandwich consisting of layers of conductive and non-conductive plastic and a layer of phosphor. The phosphor is laminated between two conductive layers and, as a voltage is applied between the two conductive layers, or electrodes, the phosphor emits light energy. When a high-quality, high-resolution image is printed over the light, it behaves like a backlit sign.

What are some of the applications where Flexmedia Animated EL is most effective?

• Attention-grabbing, colourful, animated point-of-sale materials
• Backlit signs
• Illuminated and animated posters
• Trade show booths
• Window displays
• Clothing, hats, jewelry
• Badges and buttons
• Safety items

Unique Features

• Dual mode - Can be seen when the sign is off or when backlit
• Light Weight – Less than an 1/8” thickness
• Flexible – Can be bent to contour to curved surface (5mm radius)
• Very Rugged – Same handling a piece of vinyl
• Installation - No light box or heavy infrastructure involved. Installs with Velcro tabs, pre-drilled holes an acrylic mounting frame kit Hangs in seconds – Construction typically not required
• Shipping & Handling – Minimal damage in transit
• Viewing Angle – Almost 180 0 Viewing
• Can be easily seen in high artificial light, dim light or even foggy conditions
• Efficient - Low Power Consumption – Typically 5 - 10 watts
• Light source is a Cold light and power is not lost from heat generation
• Indoor/Outdoor – Non-glare for easy viewing
• Can be easily embedded in or attached to safety wear
• Vibration and impact resistant - more reliable and less fragile than filament and glass-based lighting products

SPECIFICATIONS

• SIGN MATERIAL Multi-laminate construction
• SIZES & SHAPES Any shape up to 36” x 72” - Custom shapes available
• VIEWING ANGLE Better than 160 Degrees
• BRIGHTNESS Min 100 cd.m2
• LIFE 10,000 hours + (Life is increased if sign is animated or cycled)
• SAFETY No Ultraviolet Radiation emitted
• INDOOR/OUTDOOR Can be operated in both environment
• OPERATING TEMP Operates from - 30 0 C to + 70 0 C
• STORAGE TEMP -40 0 C to + 85 0 C
• HUMIDITY RANGE 5% to 95% Humidity
• WEIGHT A typical display or sign 6” x 12” (72 in2) weighs ~10 oz
• POWER RESOURCES DC 1.5V to 24V and or AC110/220V
• SUPPLY VOLTAGE AC60V to AC 220V
• OPEARTING CURRENT Maximum to 0. 25 mA/cm2
• OPERATING POWER Low Power Consumption Approx 5 -10 watts (Size L x W) “ EXIT” sign
• POWER INVERTER Different power configurations to optimize sign parameters
• APPROVALS Solid State switching power supply (UL Listed)
• SUPPLY FREQUENCY 1.5KHz sine Wave at AC 100Vrms
• WARRANTY 6 month Factory Warranty for EL Signs, Displays and Inverters