NotarPilot Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 Has anyone installed these in their instrument panel? I'm wondering how they look installed and if there are any issues with them. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Fiberlight Instrument Lighting System Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 Has anyone installed these in their instrument panel? I'm wondering how they look installed and if there are any issues with them. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Fiberlight Instrument Lighting System I had them installed. They look great and I did not have any issues with them. Quote
FlyDave Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 Notar, I installed Nu-Lites in my previous planes. I really liked them and had not problems with them. The big difference between the Fiberlight and Nu-Lite systems is that Fiberlight has 1 light source that is distributed via a fiber optic connection to each instrument. The Nu-Lites have a light source at each instrument and and electrical connection to each instrument. The difference being if you loose the light source on the Fiberlight you loose lighting to all instruments. If you loose a light source on the Nu-Lites you still have lights on the other instruments. 1 Quote
N601RX Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 I have had the Nulites for 5 years and like them. I've never had a problem with any of them. Each one has 2 bulbs in it. I may still have a couple of extras if anyone is interested in them. 1 Quote
NotarPilot Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 Notar, I installed Nu-Lites in my previous planes. I really liked them and had not problems with them. The big difference between the Fiberlight and Nu-Lite systems is that Fiberlight has 1 light source that is distributed via a fiber optic connection to each instrument. The Nu-Lites have a light source at each instrument and and electrical connection to each instrument. The difference being if you loose the light source on the Fiberlight you loose lighting to all instruments. If you loose a light source on the Nu-Lites you still have lights on the other instruments. According to Superior Panel Technology, the maker of Fiberlite, each bezel has LED light sources. This is what Aircraft Spruce describes as coming in the kit. The following items are included in the FiberLite package: Three LED light sources with appropriate resistor (must specify 14 or 28V system). Eight 3 1/8” instrument bezels You can substitute TWO 2 ¼” inch bezels for each 3 1/8” inch instrument light. For example a package could consist of SIX 3 1/8” and FOUR 2 ¼” instrument lights. Bezels come in 3 sizes (3 1/8” standard with four screw holes (FL318), 3 1/8” with cut-out in a corner that can be rotated either for a right or left hand cut-out (FL318CO) and the 2 ¼” bezel with four screw holes (FL214). Please specify the bezel sizes, and quantity and the voltage of the aircraft. Quote
N601RX Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 Read bullet 1 and 3 below. Also bullet 1 and 2 above in your past. They are selling 3 light sources and 8 bezels. Each light source can light up to 3 large bezelsor 6 small ones FiberLites by SPT Innovative Fiber-Optic Aircraft Lighting Solutions Superior Panel Technology uses the latest patented fiber-optic technology to evenly illuminate 8 or more instruments/labels with the use of ultra bright white LED light sources. They are affixed to specially designed bezels that are sandwiched between the instrument and the panel for the appearance of an internally lighted instrument. The advantages of using SPT's FiberLites are many: Easier wiring--One LED can illuminate three 3 1/8" instruments or six 2 1/4" instruments. Low current draw. The LEDs only use 20 ma of current. Bulb replacement takes only seconds, as the light source can be placed in an easily accessible location up to 30" from the instruments. They can be connected to our low-cost, solid-state dimming system. FiberLites are lighter, provide uniform 360 degree brightness around the instrument and introduce no heat or electromagnetic interference. FiberLites are rugged, durable and not easily broken. The FiberLite Lighting System offers greater flexibility--they can illuminate instruments and labels. Instrument is not altered in any way. FiberLite optical ribbons have a very thin profile (.013-single layer) and can be used to backlight reverse engraved panels. Much less expensive than internally lighted instruments Quote
NotarPilot Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Posted January 8, 2016 That makes more sense, thanks! Quote
HRM Posted October 17, 2017 Report Posted October 17, 2017 On 1/8/2016 at 3:26 PM, N601RX said: They can be connected to our low-cost, solid-state dimming system. Did I miss something? Their dimmer looks to be about $250. Quote
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