A Fiberstars fiber optic
lighting system consist of two major components and one potential
component. The first component is the illuminator or light
source. The second component is the fiber optic cable. The
third potential component is fixtures (only applies to End-emitting
cable).
An illuminator projects light from the lamp source into the
fiber-optic cable. There are two types of application for
fiberoptic cable :
(1) Side-emitting cable which looks like flexible neon
(2) End-emitting cable which acts as point-source lighting
which means only the
end of the cable emits light.
In other ways, fixtures would be needed.
Configurations
End-Emitting Systems
Fiber tubing from one illuminator
illuminates multiple fixture or points of light. Fiberescent
downlighting and FiberScape landscape lighting are two examples
of this system.
Side-Emitting Systems: Daisy
Chain
Fiber tubing daisy chaining
or running in a series between illuminators allows long, continous
runs. Ideal for applications where the fiber optic lighting
covers a large area, like building facades, borders, &
steps.
Side-Emitting Systems: Closed
Loop
Fiber tubing lengths start
and terminate in the same illuminator. Ideal for applications
in a single contained area like signs, bars, lobbies and patios.
