Eltek Valere is a leading global supplier of energy conversion solutions within telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicles and industrial applications. When Project Lead, David Webb of Eltek Valere wanted to improve the quality of light emanating from their PC board, he turned to Advance Technical Sales Engineer Mary Perkins for help finding a bright and high quality led and lens assembly.

Mary suggested the HMC 461 series with 10mm LED. The HMC 461 has patented features that increases the apparent brightens of the LED as well as the increased viewing angle up to 180 degree. The HMC 461 threaded body with retaining nut provides added security to the panel by use of a locking washer. The HMC 461 can with stand vibration and direct impact providing extensive protection of the LED and internal enclosure electronics. David found them just what Eltek Valere was looking for. He was impressed by the versatility of the products, the flexibility of the mounting and the high luminosity of the LEDs.  VCC looks forward to growing our business with Eltek… Good job on the design in Mary…

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For 40 years, Moon International has been envisioning, creating and implementing original and productive retail spaces. Their team of innovative designers is always looking for new and more efficient ways to backlight their beautiful signs. They know that LED lighting is more than just a trend – LEDs use a considerably smaller amount of power to output light, and last far longer than conventional bulbs, even compact fluorescents which is very important in the retail grocery trade they serve. In addition, their small and flexible shapes allow for a wider range of applications than could normally be achieved with other forms of lighting. 

Newark’s Greg Fell had been calling on Moon for a number of years, so, when an opportunity came up for LEDs, Greg helped them choose VCC for their interior cabinet lighting project. They selected VCC’s one watt starboard LED with heat sink. VCC unique method of light delivery options helped provide a suitable solution for a complicated design.

MOON’s customer required a multiple of LED’s wired together to back light a display cabinet, with little
ventilation. VCC all in one LED and heat sink package made MOON’s design become reality, requiring just soldering the LED to the Starboard heat sink and then using double sided tape gave an easy functional solution for MOON. VCC starboard 1Watt LED’s are available in multiple colors.

Let us help you find the right VCC product for your design issue.

Branson is the industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of plastics joining, precision cleaning, ultrasonic processing and metal welding equipment. When Branson decided to develop a new line of Ultrasonic welders they looked to improve the user’s ability to easily operate and view the process using indicators as a means of identifying the stage at which the welder is operating. Since this is an extremely important feature they wanted to trust a company that could provide a customized solution in short time. VCC was called to duty, with our CNX C series LED panel socket that easily configures to a single four pin connecter allowed two LEDs to be panel mounted with one connection. This time saving feature is important to Branson since the majority of their products involve hand assembly which is very labor intensive.

Features of the CNX C series includes multiple of lens styles and mounting options with a relampable LED for easy service and replacement. Configurable to multiple of connections and options allows for a solderless alternative solution from more standard methods used to mount LED’s to a panel. Labor saving, easily configurable, short time to a custom design, This is why Branson Ultrasonic selected VCC as a partner for their panel indication requirements. To learn more about VCC custom LED cable interconnects visit www.vcclite.com.

Biolase Technology manufactures a line of advanced medial and dental laser products including the Waterlase® VSGG and Hydrophotonic lasers. These innovative lasers use a water laser technology that is minimally invasive to reduce the client anxiety and pain that normally accompanies some dental and minor medical procedures.

A recent development in design included implementing a water reservoir to be illuminated with LEDs that were removable. Design requirements called for a custom cable assembly with three LED socket assemblies that would allow for extraction of the LEDs. The very nature of this device required special consideration, as there would be continuous exposure to water and cleaning solutions. Isolation of the LED was sought to improve operation and life cycle.

When VCC was presented with this opportunity, we developed a perfect solution, ideally suited for this application. Our Engineers proposed use of the VCC CNX 440 socket and a CMS 442 CTP NEMA 6P waterproof lens. The CNX 440 was integrated onto a custom cable that included three replaceable LED sockets. The Sockets allow for the LED to be easily installed on site, utilizing the CMS 442 waterproof lens and installing the lens and socket thru the front panel. This also fulfills the isolation requirement to prevent the LED from excess exposure to water.  The VCC CNX 440 and our line of lens assemblies provide a fast, easy and labor saving installation as an alternate to soldered wire leads.

Biolase and other vital VCC customers rely on us to quickly and consistently create custom cable and socket configurations to meet a variety of needs and special environmental considerations. We are proud to offer our expertise as well as our time saving, innovative and versatile line of connectors, LEDs and more.  Contact VCC today for assistance with your design requirements.

North Shore Safety is a leader in the development of electrical safety products for diverse and custom applications.  In a recent project, North Shore Safety units were implemented into the public charging stations for electric cars. This application required that the device perform as an in-line fault detector to prevent electric shock or fire in the case of a short circuit. The units effectively operate as inline isolators between the car and the charging station. If circumstances were to occur that resulted in a charging station malfunction, the North Shores Line Guard will terminate all current flow to the vehicle.  Designed to meet extreme conditions reliably; this is an industrial grade ground fault circuit interrupter that is a “Go Anywhere” protection device.

VCC has been a leader in LED panel indication for years so when North Shore Electric needed an indicator for this device that could function under extreme conditions, they turned to VCC.  This device had to meet stringent NEMA 4X ratings, as the design parameters required this device to be outdoors, impact resistant and also able to withstand exposure to chemical elements.

North Shore investigated their options thoroughly and chose the VCC lens products as the best solution with proven testing results to meet and exceed project requirements. VCC Lenses are UV resistant, meet NEMA 4X ratings and offer Fresnel rings that increase the discernable brightness of LED devices. This option was an important feature because if an error occurs, it will be indicated by the LED. This means the LED must capture the users attention and must be viewable in a variety of conditions, including direct sunlight.  Dave Futkos, President of North Shore Safety, estimates the number of units needed to supply demand will be close to 1 million, as each electric car dealer will need a charging station in addition to each consumer who purchases an electric vehicle.

VCC was thrilled to provide our panel lenses to meet the challenges of this project and look forward to a long lasting relationship with North Shore Safety. Contact VCC today for more information about our line of products to meet your most stringent application requirements.

Video gaming today isn’t about gathering a pocketful of quarters and heading down to the local strip-mall or neighborhood arcade. What was once state-of-the-art video based gaming such as motorcycle and car racing games, sniper shoot-outs and alien wars are now as old and obsolete as the word processor stored on the closet shelf collecting dust.

In today’s gaming world, dedicated gamers no longer need to leave the comfort of home to experience the best graphics and special effects that could once only be enjoyed in an arcade. The advances in video gaming have resulted in an extensive variety of compact controllers and systems that can be run from your own living room. The number of different consoles, the myriad of different games & the endless variations of what was once called a joystick and is now known as a “gaming controller” can leave one bewildered trying to decide which gaming platform to use.

The current ruler of the gaming universe is the XBox 360 gaming system. Not only are the graphics and video special effects superior but XBox 360 also allows the user to ‘go-live’ and play with other gamers around the world.

VCC has had the pleasure of working with a company called Viking360 that manufactures a USB programmable controller with downloadable updates for the XBox 360 gaming system. Their love of gaming led to the development of a ‘Rapid-fire’ chip that is used in the modified gaming controllers offered in their product line. You can improve your sniper skills, make one-shot drops, reload your weapon faster and essentially turn any one-shot gun into a rapid-fire machine gun that leaves the competition stunned. There are a plethora of mod-shops available but Viking 360 has the dedication, quality and love of gaming that has kept them at the forefront and led to innovative developments that are unavailable elsewhere.

Einar Offerdahl III is the owner and operator of Viking 360. After receiving his electrical engineering degree, he blended his knowledge and passion for gaming into developing new ways to improve the interface and controls of his favorite gaming system.  Recently, when faced with a NEW gaming controller design that will use 4 RGB LED’s per gaming module, he had concerns over cost, space and power consumption.

Einer’s research led him to choose the RGB LED’s made by VCC Optoelectronics, p/n VAOL-S19337RGB. As he told us, “This LED is much smaller than most of the LED’s I considered and seemed to lay down flatter when mounted on the PCB. After further review, the VCC LED’s were indeed lower power and less expensive than the others which made my choice to use VCC Optoelectronics RGB LED’s quite simple. Thanks to the support and service thru VCC and one of their Distributors, I will be using their parts in my latest design scheduled to go into production this quarter.”

VCC Optoelectronics has an LED to meet your needs also; whether it is compact design, low power consumption, superior brightness, cost or delivery, we are here to assist your selection and exceed your expectations. Contact VCC today to get your project started.

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High on hills and in mountaintops where reception is the strongest and clearest is where you will find REMEC equipment operating. REMEC provides high-powered, reliable integrated microwave and millimeter wave subsystem solutions for the telecommunications market. Among the products offered by REMEC is an Outdoor Unit to enhance communications and signal processing. The current Outdoor Units offered by REMEC are the only ‘off-the-shelf’ commercial products that are successfully implemented in over 250,000 locations.

Looking to improve the point-to-point and point-to-multi-point signaling for cellular phone call connections to local sites, REMEC designed a power indicator that could be used in conjunction with its line of Outdoor Units.  The visual indicator would have to withstand the kinds of outdoor conditions that can only be delivered by Mother Nature and still equal the reliability of other REMEC products.  After careful deliberation, REMEC selected the VCC LCS series of light pipes to meet this design demand.  The VCC LCS series is a moisturized NEMA certified light pipe that provides a seal against water, dust and ice conditions

About VCC Light Pipes

VCC light pipes are specially formulated UV resistant lens permits the light pipe to provide optimal visual clarity in direct sunlight. The entire line of VCC light pipes increaseefficiency and conserve maintenance time since there’s no physical connection between the PCB board and mounting panel. This permits the PCB to be serviced without requiring a mechanical disconnect.  The 6 different lengths and colors open the field of communication, space and environmental possibilities when designing new, innovative products.

More about the LCS Series Light Pipe

LCS is used for transmitting light from a PCB mounted LED to the front panel while providing protection from the outside environment limiting the chance of water or dust entering the electronic enclosure and not only meeting but surpassing the IP 67/ NEMA 6P requirements. LCS can be used with 5mm, 3mm or surface mount lenses that retain enough clarity to capture outside light and bring it into a photo diode receptor. When light output, clarity, performance and environmental protection are required, the LCS series is a product that should be considered for highly reliable, flexible and successful indication. Contact VCC today and our team will collaborate with you to find the best light pipe solution for your design.

To learn more about REMEC product offerings, click here.

HST Automotive (Horsepower, Speed, and Torque) offers a global brand of high-performance, zero emission electric vehicles. The RIDE state-of-the art, three-wheeled vehicle provides an environmentally conscious means of personal mobility. They can be used for any number of purposes from security and facility maintenance operations to luxury entertainment.

The RIDE is constructed from high quality aluminum and can fold down to 38” for travel and storage; it will even fit inside your SUV. It has front and rear suspension, is 100% electric and travels at 15 mph with optional upgrades allowing speeds of up to 25mph. It can be charged from a standard 110V outlet.

In an ongoing effort to improve the design, HST wanted to implement a viable solution for permitting two different light intensities for the back lights of the vehicle. The LED’s were also required to provide a moisture-sealed lens, have the ability to withstand shock and vibration and be available for expedited shipment to meet development and production schedules. For many suppliers this would be a tall order to fill these special requirements with an off-the-shelf product.

VCC was highly recommended to HST, due our high-quality and versatile products, along with our ingenuity in design and application knowledge. The custom building capabilitiesavailable from VCC allowed us to produce a solution quickly by slightly modifying our standard CNX 460 series LED cable assembly. This type of LED cable assembly can it accommodate a 10mm LED or a Super High Flux LED providing dual intensities for the RIDE backlight application.

Per Jean Jamie, “We were very impressed with Orlando’s ingenuity to provide a quick solution. They were able to provide two different levels of light intensities, and also with its standard features of being moisture-sealed and able to withstand shock & vibration, it was a perfect solution for our dilemma.”

VCC is dedicated to our customers and we take pride in our ability to modify our standard products to ensure a better fit and function for our customer’s requirements. This design knowledge enables us to offer a high-quality product that is better suited for special customer requirements in a very short amount of time.

For quick solutions to your specialized LED and cabling application needs, please contact us today at www.vcclite.com. For more information on the RIDE product visit: http://www.ridevehicles.com/

We’ve all been there. You’re stranded alongside the road or in an abandoned parking lot. You’re tired and worn out from the day. It’s a dark, damp, cold night, the wind is whipping through you and to top it off, your car won’t start. Just as you’re about to cover your face with your hands, you see a bright blue light flashing. Instantly relief floods that cold space and you realize that help is just a call away.

You reach up to press the button and see a green panel light come on indicating a connection. You don’t even realize you are holding your breath until you hear the voice on the other side say “How can we help?” and hear the release of air from your body. A few short minutes later the knowledge that help is on the way provides comfort and your sense of isolation recedes.

VCC adheres to this way of operation daily. Not only do we wish to assist our clients but also strive to provide the comfort and knowledge that in the expansive field of indication and illumination, you are not alone. That is why Kings III of America has chosen VCC and our line products to meet their illumination needs. Kings III indicators must endure harsh environments and exposure to the sun, rain, wind and even dust.  All these elements wreak havoc on standard LEDs and lenses. VCC helped Kings III resolve this issue with our line of UV additive Polycarbonate Lenses, which are specifically designed to withstand these environments.

In addition, our CMS series products meet NEMA 4 and 6P standards for use in conditions that include exposure to elements such as rain, sleet, windblown dust and rain and other harsh conditions.  VCC lenses are ideal when used with the Conxrite interconnects for mounting the LED directly to the panel.  Finish your illumination with the wide selection of VCC light pipes and you have provided a reliable, durable method of transmitting the light from a PCB mounted LED to your panel.

Anytime a special application arises and you need a reliable protective lens and LED solution VCC is here to help. There are many options out there in the world of LED’s and our experts are dedicated quickly and efficiently finding products to meet the requirements for your project. To learn more or get answers to your LED questions, visit us at www.vcclite.com. We will be happy to assist you with all selections as well as sending a free sample for you to inspect or use in your latest prototype.