Lighting of illuminated signs

Illuminated sign lighting refers to the method of illuminating signs and signs in commercial or public places to improve their visibility and recognition. This lighting helps keep signage visible at night or in low light conditions, improving brand recognition, navigation and advertising.

What is sign lighting?

Sign lighting can take many forms, including but not limited to:

1.External lighting: light fixtures installed around or above a sign to project a light that illuminates the entire sign, making it more visible at night or in low light conditions.

2.Internal lighting: The installation of a light source inside a sign, through transparent or translucent materials, causes the sign itself to light up, creating a unique and captivating effect.

3.Backlighting: Install a light source behind the sign to allow light to pass through the sign material, producing an effect that illuminates the outline of the sign, increasing the three-dimensionality and appeal of the sign.

4.LED module lighting: Use LED modules embedded in signs to form text or patterns, providing uniform and long-lasting lighting effects.

5.Projected Lighting: The use of light projected onto a sign to create a dynamic or changing effect that increases the attractiveness and attention of the sign.

This lighting method is commonly found in stores, restaurants, office buildings, billboards and other places. By illuminating signs, businesses can maintain the visibility of their brand image at night or in low-light conditions, attracting more attention and customers.

What are single-sided and double-sided illuminated signs?

Single-sided and double-sided illuminated signs refer to the difference in lighting design of signs or advertising signs in commercial or public places. Here are their main differences:

1.Single-sided illuminated signs: Single-sided illuminated signs show the lighting effect on one side only. Usually, the light source is installed behind or on the edge of the sign, projecting the light through the material or text portion of the sign, giving the front of the sign a luminous effect. This design is suitable for scenes that only need to be seen in one direction, such as signs hanging on walls or under eaves.

2.Double-sided illuminated signs: Double-sided illuminated signs show light effects on two opposite sides. The light source is usually placed in the center or on both sides of the sign, and the light penetrates the sign material, giving both sides of the sign a glowing effect. This design is suitable for scenarios that need to be visible in both directions, such as suspended roadside signs or free-standing signs.

Both illuminated sign designs have their own unique application scenarios and the choice depends on where the sign is installed, the viewing direction and the desired lighting effect. Both single-sided and double-sided illuminated signs play an important role in enhancing a sign's visibility, attractiveness and brand presentation.

Advantages of LED illuminated signs

LED illuminated signs have numerous advantages compared to traditional lighting methods, advantages that make LED the light source of choice in the field of advertising signs. Here are some of the main advantages of LED illuminated signs:

1. High energy efficiency: LED sign lights have high energy efficiency and can produce bright lighting effects with low power consumption. This helps reduce energy consumption and operating costs.

2. Long life: LED has a long life, usually reaching tens of thousands of hours, and is more durable than traditional light sources such as fluorescent tubes or incandescent lamps. This reduces maintenance frequency and replacement costs.

3. Environmental protection: LED light signs do not contain harmful substances such as mercury, and the carbon emissions generated during production and use are low and comply with environmental protection standards.

4. Adjustable Color Temperature: LED technology supports a wide range of color temperature adjustments, allowing LED sign lights to present different colors as needed to meet various design requirements.

5. Instant start: LED lamps need no preheating time and reach maximum brightness immediately, they are suitable for application scenarios that require instant start.

6. Uniform lighting: LED light signs can provide uniform lighting effects, making the overall brightness distribution of the sign uniform and improving the visual effect.

7. Compact and Flexible: LED lamps are compact in size and can be flexibly designed in various shapes and sizes to adapt to different logo design needs.

8. Shock and vibration resistance: LED lamps do not have fragile filaments and glass casings, so they have good shock and vibration resistance and are suitable for some special environments.

9. Digital Control: The LED can be precisely dimmed and color adjusted via a digital control system, allowing the LED illuminated sign to present a more vivid and colorful effect.

LED illuminated signs have become the ideal choice in the field of modern advertising signs due to their high efficiency, environmental protection and long life.

Preparation before installing the illuminated signs

Before installing an illuminated sign, a series of preparations must be made to ensure that the installation process is smooth and safe and that the sign can shine normally and meet the design requirements. Here are the main preparations before installing your illuminated sign:

1. Design planning: Detailed design planning must be done before installation. This includes determining the size, shape, color, font and other design elements of the sign, as well as the lighting method required for the sign (single-sided, double-sided, LED, etc.).

2. Selecting an Installation Location: Choose your sign's installation location carefully to ensure it attracts maximum attention from your target audience and complies with local regulations and building codes.

3. Building Permit: Depending on local regulations, relevant building permits may be required. Make sure all necessary permits are in place before construction begins.

4. Power: Check and ensure there is sufficient power near the sign installation location. If new power lines or electrical system changes are needed, contact the utility company or a professional electrician ahead of time to plan.

5. Foundation and support structure: If the sign requires columns or other support structures, ensure that the foundation or support structure is built to engineering standards and can withstand the weight of the sign and the effects of the external environment.

6. Safety Considerations: Ensure that safety measures during installation have been fully considered. This includes using safety tools, constructing necessary scaffolding or supports, and following relevant safety procedures.

7. Sign material inspection: Check the quality of the sign material to ensure that it is complete, undamaged and meets the design requirements.

8. Shipping and Handling Plan: Develop a detailed shipping and handling plan to ensure that the sign is not damaged during transportation and handling and can safely arrive at the installation site.

9. Safety inspection: Before starting installation, conduct a complete safety inspection to ensure that all equipment and safety measures are in place and that construction personnel understand and comply with relevant safety regulations.

10. On-site measurement: Take final measurements at the installation site to confirm the accuracy of all dimensions and locations to ensure the sign meets design requirements after installation.

Complete execution of the above preparations can ensure that the sign installation process is efficient and safe and ultimately presents a lighting effect that meets design expectations.