BEGA BugSaver ®
Eco-friendly illumination for the protection of nocturnal fauna
We developed the luminaires with BEGA BugSaver ® technology specifically for efficient illumination in urban and natural environments.
This technology enhances the sense of security for inhabitants, while additionally protecting nocturnal animals.
Their flexibility in terms of colour temperature and light output is designed to integrate the shielded light into the environment without affecting the ecological balance.
The light colour can be switched from 3000 Kelvin to a special amber spectrum to protect nocturnal animal life.
An additional reduction of the light output during night-time hours reinforces this positive effect. The result: significantly less impact on the nocturnal fauna.
The use of amber colour for the protection of nocturnal animals is compliant with the standards for street and footpath illumination according to DIN EN 13201:2015.
Spatial orientation remains unaffected by the reduced colour rendering index.
The influence of the blue light component on insects and humans
Many BEGA luminaire series are now additionally offered with a colour temperature of 2700 or 2200 Kelvin. Almost all luminaires in our range can also be supplied with other colour temperatures and in phosphor-converted amber with reduced blue light on request.
The perceived colour spectrum of insects and LED‑spectres in comparison – the blue light component around 440 nm is significantly reduced in Amber LEDs
Light for people and for the environment: Switching colour temperatures
Luminaires with BEGA BugSaver ® technology can be switched from 3000 Kelvin to amber light. That is where our designated BEGA BugSaver® control devices or a conventional DALI light control come into play.
Controlled switching during night-time hours The targeted control of colour temperature and light output during night-time hours ensures minimal impact on the biosphere of light-sensitive insects, while ensuring that the safety of passers-by will not be infringed upon.
Controlling colour temperature and light output
Luminaires with our BEGA BugSaver ® technology can be controlled via DALI Device Type 8 (DT8) and can therefore be easily integrated into intelligent control systems. These ensure a needs-oriented and eco-friendly use of lighting systems:
- Reduced output or automatic switch-off at night
- Use of motion and/or dusk sensors
BEGA BugSaver ® control devices
You have a choice of three BEGA BugSaver ® control devices for colour temperature switching with simultaneous output reduction. Control can be effected via control phase or with the help of virtual midnight calculation for up to nine connected luminaires. No other components will be needed.
BEGA Connect> Intelligent light control
Intelligent light control ensures an environmentally friendly and needs-based use of lighting systems. Light is used only where and when it is needed. In addition to output reduction or switch-off at night, the inclusion of sensor technology and automation additionally creates value-adding ecological benefits.
BEGA Connect is the perfect tool for implementing this type of high-efficiency control. It also allows you to make the most of the flexibility offered by our BEGA BugSaver ® technology. That includes the option of adapting switching and output reduction options to meet the highly variable protection requirements throughout the night and across seasons.
Our cloud-based BEGA Connect system allows you to control the light from absolutely anywhere. And due to its optional Internet connectivity integration via narrowband IoT, it is also completely independent of any existing IP infrastructure.
More advantages of BEGA Connect:
- Easy installation and configuration via app
- Location-independent configuration and control
- Guaranteed data security
- Centralised management of geographically separated systems
Standard-compliant street and footpath illumination in the light colour Amber
The implementation of the light colour Amber for the protection of nocturnal fauna is compliant with the standards for street and footpath illumination in accordance with DIN EN 13201:2015. The degree of illuminance and light density on the effective area is nearly identical for both light colours. The same applies for the required spacing of the luminaires.
Standard-compliant street and footpath illumination
Street section illuminated with the light colour 3000 K
Street section illuminated with the light colour Amber (similar to 1800 K)
