Meet Atop Optical Team: The Experts Behind Our Innovative Horticultural Lighting Solutions
Do you know why plants require a diverse range of light colors?
Plants need different colors of light for different growth stages and functions. For instance, blue light stimulates leaf growth, red light promotes flowering and fruiting, and far-red light regulates the photoperiod. Moreover, horticultural lighting requires high uniformity of light to ensure consistent crop quality and harvest time. How can growers achieve the best lighting for their plants? How can distributors secure more projects and boost their chances of success? The answer is to work with a professional optical team.
Atop Lighting is a leading horticultural lighting manufacturer that has a dedicated optical team of 10 people. We design custom lenses, provide free lighting simulations, and support free spectrum simulations for various crops and environments. In this blog post, we will show you how we work and why we are essential for your horticultural lighting needs.
The ingenious working of our optical team
With ten talented colleagues focusing on optics, we are equipped to handle any challenges that come our way. Here is an overview of how our optical team operates:
Lighting simulation: shedding light on the process
Lighting simulation is the process of creating a virtual model of a lighting system and its effects on a target area. It can help growers optimize the layout, number, and type of lamps, as well as the installation height. It can also show the distribution of light intensity, uniformity, and spectrum on the plants.
Our optical team uses AG132, a professional software for lighting simulation, to provide accurate and realistic results. We input the parameters of the project requirements, such as the dimensions of the growing area, the desired light level and spectrum, and the efficiency and power consumption of the lamps, then we can layout the LED grow lights according to the optimal design and check the data.
The optical team can complete a lighting simulation within 12 hours after receiving the project details. This can help growers and distributors save time and money, as well as improve their crop performance.
Spectrum simulation: crafting light with precision
Spectrum simulation is the process of creating a customized light spectrum based on the ratio of different color LEDs. It can help growers tailor the light spectrum to their specific crops and growth stages, as well as achieve certain effects such as enhancing flavor, color, or yield.
Our proprietary system calculates LED combinations to match target spectra. By inputting various parameters, such as fixture types, efficiency, power supply, etc., we can calculate the series-parallel connection of LEDs and derive the spectrum. Our optical team also optimizes LED configuration for efficiency and performance. Spectral match accuracy is within ±5%. With over 400 types of plants and thousands of projects, we can help growers find the best spectrum for their crops. In addition, our optical team can complete a spectrum simulation within 12 hours after receiving the requirements.
The value of lens design: investing in excellence
Lens design is a process of creating optical devices that can shape and direct light beams from LEDs. This can improve the light quality, uniformity, coverage, penetration, and efficiency of horticulture lighting.
While many companies shy away from the high cost and technical demands of manufacturing lenses, we steadfastly believe in the importance of having a professional optical team. Our optical team has the ability to design our own lenses for new lighting products. We have invested in high-cost molding equipment and high-tech optical technology to create innovative lenses that can meet changing market demands. We have developed lenses that can achieve greater coverage in smaller lamp volumes, reduce transportation costs, and improve product competitiveness. We also accumulated a large number of existing lenses that can be used for reference or modification. This can provide various options for our customers to choose from according to their needs.
FAQ: assisting your horticultural journey
To address common queries, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions:
Q: Hello, my client is growing a special plant, but i don’t know what spectrum to use. Do you have a database that can provide professional advice?
A: With our extensive experience working with over 400 plant types and completing thousands of projects, we cover a wide range of crops, from common ones like tomatoes, leafy greens, and flowers to niche varieties like wheat and marijuana. We can utilize plant characteristics to provide tailored suggestions. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Q: Hello, i just entered this market and would like to inquire about which spectra and lamps are popular in this region.
A: We maintain a comprehensive database of proposals submitted, allowing us to offer reference suggestions based on the preferences and requirements of customers in specific countries or regions. We’re here to provide the guidance you need.
Q: Hello, i am providing a solution for a large project and need a detailed report that includes lighting fixture information, optical data, the number of fixtures, the distance of each fixture, and the installation height. Can your company provide such a report?
A: Absolutely! We have successfully served over 800 large-scale projects spanning more than 2 hectares. By clearly communicating specific requirements, we ensure the timely delivery of comprehensive reports tailored to your project’s needs.
Our optical team is one of our core strengths that sets us apart from other horticultural lighting manufacturers. We have rich experience, advanced technology, and excellent service that can help commercial growers achieve optimal lighting for their plants. Our optical team also helps distributors win more projects and boost their sales.
If you are interested in working with our optical team or want to learn more about our LED grow lights and OEM/ODM services, please contact us. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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