The Tulsa, Oklahoma-headquartered Optronics International—a leading manufacturer of vehicle harnesses, electronic control systems and LED lighting for the global transportation industry—has debuted its STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup, and warning lights.
Featuring a signature “X” LED lighting array in its centers, and available in eight versions, the FusionX lamps are the newest members of Optronics’ popular Fusion Series combination lamps.
It is the first of its kind to enable the brake function to override its warning function while in use.
Before the introduction of the Fusion Series LED combination lamps in 2014, vehicles would have to use separate six-inch oval or four-inch round stop, tail, turn lamps, and backup lamps. Each lamp would require its mounting hole made in the vehicle’s body panels, frame posts, docking plates, or gussets.
But, Optronics Fusion lamps changed the landscape with the consolidation of multiple lighting functions into a single lamp footprint, reducing complexity and cost, while maintaining structural integrity. The addition of a compliant warning light function in the FusionX is the next step in the evolution of the Fusion Series.
Until now, combination lamps with warning light features have not met FMVSS 108 standards, because flashing warning lights continue to operate even when the brake lights illuminate. The dual illumination patterns of these non-compliant lamps have the potential of confusing others on the road, by presenting them with mixed signals.
This issue made these lamps impractical for many vehicles, particularly those in the utility, construction, and roadside service sectors.
Optronics’ FusionX LED combination lamps resolve this problem. It disables the warning light function as soon as the brake light is illuminated. The warning override feature helps eliminate potential misinterpretations by others on the road or worksite and allows the FusionX to fully meet FMVSS 108 requirements. The lamps also meet the SAE J595 standard for Class 2 and Class 3 directional warning lamps.
“Optronics’ new FusionX gives fleets all of the benefits of a multifunction combination lamp in addition to being DOT compliant in all modes of operation,” said Marcus Hester, the Chief Marketing Officer for Optronics International. “Not only is this a highly functional and compliant light, but its stunning X-shaped central LED array is not only stylish but attention-getting.”
With four pre-programmed flash patterns to choose from, the lamps come in grommet-mount versions, as well as surface/flange-mount versions.
The lamps come hardwired and ready to install. As an integrated electrical system solutions provider, Optronics is also able to configure the lamps with industry-standard connectors by request. FusionX lamps are available in both bulk and poly pack packaging.
The lamp’s lenses are made of tough polycarbonate material that is sonically welded and resistant to dust and moisture and is suitable for harsh operating conditions. The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock, and vibration. Like all LED products from Optronics, these lamps come with a no-hassle, one-diode lifetime warranty protection that will replace a lamp if even one diode fails.
“The FusionX family of LED lights was designed to be compact, highly functional, and exceptionally attractive,” said Hester. “The lights specifically address multiple industry lighting needs that were not being met—and look slick doing it.”
The new lamps are available in sample form now, with commercial delivery beginning in Q4 2022.
For company information, visit www.optronicsinc.com.
