ABACUS LIGHTING LTD
ODDICROFT LANE
SUTTON IN ASHFIELD
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG17 5FT
Tel: 01623 511 111
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Suppliers of: Street Lighting, Lighting masts, lighting columns, Exterior Lighting, Luminaires, Illuminated Bollards, Amenity Lights, Car Park Lighting, Floodlights, Stadium Lighting
Abacus Lighting, established in 1958, is a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions. The company specialises in designing, manufacturing, and installing high-quality lighting products for the rail industry. Abacus focuses strongly on sustainability and energy efficiency and serves various sectors, including infrastructure, sports, car parks, amenities, and public areas. The company is known for its pioneering columns, masts, and intelligent lighting systems that enhance safety and visibility. Committed to excellence, Abacus Lighting combines cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer service to meet the evolving needs of global markets.
In the 1970s, British Rail adopted the Abacus base-hinged column as standard across all its platforms, car parks, and rail sidings. This legacy can still be seen and utilised for retrofitting at most Network Rail stations today.
Abacus’s product range now includes many new technologies to address modern-day challenges, including the specifiable and retrofittable York Hinge for converting existing fixed columns into raise and lower columns. The York Hinge is suitable for use with a range of luminaires including the latest addition to the Abacus lighting range, the EOS rail lantern.
The EOS LED rail lantern offers six optic options, three body sizes, and various wattages. It can be installed as either a top- or side-mounted rail lantern to provide a lighting solution for virtually any rail scheme.
Abacus’s Quartz Evo LED bollard is available in non-conductive GRP or robust steel/alloy versions and offers unrivalled spacing between bollards. Designed specifically for the rail industry the Quartz Evo bollard offers savings on cost, time, and energy because fewer bollards are needed to outshine the competition while achieving the same safety standards.
The Orion Pro LED luminaire is retrofittable and provides superb railway station car park security and safety illumination. Designed for lighting large areas to lighting safety standards. The Orion Pro LED luminaire ensures maximum spacing between columns and has up to 500W, 360o Symmetrical or 180o Asymmetrical options. In addition to market-leading light distribution, accessory attachments for enhanced efficiency or security can be used with the Orion Pro LED Luminaires, through its Zhaga control sockets to run PIRs or CCTV cameras. Read more
Abacus Lighting Key Products:
Orion Pro Luminaire
The Abacus Orion Pro LED floodlight is a cutting-edge lighting solution that provides efficient and high-quality illumination for various outdoor spaces such as car parks, stations, and platforms. It meets the British standard BS5489 and European standard BS EN12464-1, making it perfect for urban centres and public amenity areas. With its advanced LED technology, the Orion Pro LED luminaire offers superior brightness and delivers significant energy savings, contributing to a reduced environmental impact. Read more
Quartz Evo LED Bollard
Introducing Abacus Lighting’s Quartz Evo LED bollard, the next generation of bollard lighting with greater spaces between bollards than the market leaders. This bollard combines the trusted design of LED Quartz with the latest advancements in optical and glass-fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP) technologies.
Our GRP range provides a non-conductive and passively safe alternative to steel, making it perfect for rail schemes. The Quartz Evo bollard is also available in a steel/alloy version, offering durability and the option to retrofit alloy head units onto existing steel bases. Read more
EOS Rail & Road Lantern
The Abacus EOS lantern offers an LED lighting solution suitable for both rail and road applications. It comes in a wide range of wattages, unit sizes, optics, and fitting options to choose from. With a comprehensive range of lumen outputs and three lantern body sizes, the EOS provides a lighting solution for virtually any road or rail scheme. The EOS lantern is IP66 ingress-protected with a durable powder-coated finish that has been tested for use in harsh environments commonly found in the rail and highways industry. Read more
Fixed, Raise & Lower Columns and Masts:
Abacus columns and masts have been used in rail infrastructure for many years. Our portfolio includes RL (Raise & Lower) columns, base-hinged masts, and RLW (Raise & Lower by Winch) specifically designed to save time, money, and effort when installing, retrofitting, servicing, and maintaining lighting for the rail industry. Read more
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi Download Library or from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Abacus Lighting - Tesco Extra – Bletchley Park
About our Client
Tesco is one of the UK’s leading retailers, recognised for its commitment to sustainability, safety, and providing inviting environments for shoppers and staff.
At the Tesco Extra – Bletchley Park site, ensuring high-quality, energy-efficient lighting was a priority to enhance both safety and customer experience while meeting Tesco’s rigorous specifications.
The Challenge
The existing lighting system at Tesco Extra Bletchley Park was failing to meet Tesco’s strict requirements for illumination, energy efficiency, and environmental standards. The old high masts and luminaires needed replacing to improve light levels, reduce energy consumption, and align with Tesco’s sustainability goals.
Tesco Extra required a reliable supplier to provide high-performance lighting that met their specific criteria. Abacus Lighting was tasked with delivering a solution that would achieve these goals and ensure long-lasting, efficient performance.
The Solution
Abacus Lighting supplied 17 10m high masts, each fitted with the innovative Orion Pro LED luminaires, a product designed to meet Tesco’s exacting standards.
The Orion Pro LED was selected for its superior energy efficiency, excellent light uniformity, and low-glare design. By incorporating these luminaires, the new system not only meets Tesco’s specifications but also significantly reduces energy consumption and supports their environmental commitments.
Key Benefits:
• Enhanced safety and visibility for customers and staff.
• Energy savings through efficient, low-maintenance LED technology.
• A solution aligned with Tesco’s sustainability objectives.
Abacus Lighting is proud to have contributed to Tesco’s vision for a brighter, safer, and more sustainable Bletchley Park store.
Orion Pro LED – The Benefits
Energy Efficiency: The new LED lighting system reduces energy consumption by up to 50%, leading to substantial cost savings on electricity bills.
Lower Maintenance Costs: With a longer operational lifespan, the Orion Pro requires less frequent replacements and repairs, further reducing maintenance expenses.
Enhanced Safety: Consistent and bright lighting improves visibility in the car park, enhancing safety for both customers and staff, and deterring potential security issues.
Environmental Impact: The reduced energy consumption translates to a smaller carbon footprint which contributes to Tesco’s sustainability targets and environmental stewardship.
Direct Retrofit: The Orion Pro LED serves as a direct retrofit to the twin lamp 400W Orion 1, simplifying the upgrade process without the need for significant modifications.
Versatile Beam Distribution: The Orion Pro LED is available in 180-degree asymmetrical and 360-degree symmetrical beam distribution options, allowing for tailored lighting solutions to meet the specific needs of the car park.
Meeting The Standards: Abacus Lighting’s specialist lighting design team specified the Orion Pro LED to increase energy efficiency and because the Orion Pro meets the British Safety Standard BS5489 and European Safety Standard BS EN12464-1 for lighting urban centres and public amenity areas.
ABACUS LIGHTING - London Container Terminal
Project Overview
The Port of Tilbury, located on the River Thames in London, is one of the UK’s leading ports, renowned for its strategic location and rich history. Established in the late 19th century to meet the increasing demands of the London docks, it has transformed into a modern hub that handles a diverse range of cargo, including containers, bulk goods, cars, and building products. Its proximity to London and major transport routes makes it essential for trade and logistics, supporting both the UK economy and global supply chains.
The Solution
Abacus Lighting has successfully completed a landmark LED retrofit project at the Port of Tilbury, enhancing the port’s operations with energy-efficient Challenger 1 floodlights. The Tilbury Port is one of the highest retrofit projects, undertaken by Abacus Lighting to date.
The retrofitting of Challenger 1 (CH1) LED floodlights on high masts and towers included:
4 x CH1 on a 38m fixed lattice tower
6 x CH1 on a 47m fixed lattice tower
4 x CH1 on a 47m fixed mast
4 x CH1 on a 40m fixed mast
4 x CH1 on a 35m fixed mast
The floodlights, which are mounted on masts equipped with internal climbing ladders for safe maintenance access, provide excellent illumination. This ensures improved visibility and operational efficiency across the port’s critical areas, even in challenging weather conditions.
The upgrade offers significant benefits to the port, including enhanced safety for workers and drivers, reduced energy consumption, and a lower carbon footprint due to the superior efficiency of the Challenger 1 technology. Additionally, the system’s reliability minimises maintenance disruptions, further supporting the port’s busy operations.
With a projected payback period of just two years, this investment aligns with the port’s long-term sustainability goals, providing both immediate and future cost savings while reinforcing its commitment to modern, eco-friendly infrastructure.
