WHAT IS APL?
Switch Advanced Lighting is bringing to market Advanced Plasma
Light (APL) fixtures. Technically defined, APL is a high-efficiency,
electrode-less, full spectrum, metal halide plasma lighting system.
APL uses a proprietary mixture of noble gases, primarily argon with
trace amounts of metal halides, contained in a single, small quartz
glass capsule. A low-level, radio frequency (RF) field, delivered to
THE LIGHT OF THE FUTURE
the capsule via a shielded coaxial cable stimulates the capsule,
generating an immense amount of directional, full spectrum light.
SWITCH ADVANCED LIGHTING INC. is a strategic partnership of
experts in sales, marketing, construction and green technology
who use their expertise, connections and industry knowledge to
promote, sell and install only the very best in green, solid-state
lighting solutions. Switch Advanced Lighting is focused on being
the go-to organization
for plasma lighting while
creating the standard for
the commercial and street
lighting industry around
the globe. Our target is the
greening of all sectors of the lighting industry, using the many recent,
great innovations in solid-state lighting, including Plasma, LED
and Controllers.
A distinct advantage of solid-state, full spectrum lighting is that it
simulates the natural essence of the sun’s light, thus creating higher
quality environments for work and play.
Now, more than ever, we see the need for better solutions in power
consumption, starting with the first thing everyone sees…LIGHT!
“Electrical science has revealed to us the true nature of light, has
provided us with innumerable appliances and instruments of
precision, and has thereby vastly added to the exactness of our
knowledge.” - TESLA
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SWITCH “HB” FIXTURE SERIES
“HB400SQ” HIGHBAY
The HB400SQ is used for 20’ to 50’ mounting heights that require
SWITCH “SUMMIT” FIXTURE
SERIES MODEL “DENALI”
HIGHBAY/HIGHMAST
high efficiency and long life. Specified as replacement for standard
Energy Efficient Denali uses Topanga’s APL1000 System, (1000W
400W HID fixtures with comparable light output - but with low-
equivalent) combining the best of New Technology with Traditional
to-no maintenance, long bulb life, and greater than 45% electrical
Sources. Optimized to reduce energy use by 56%.
savings. The HB400SQ is shipped assembled and ready to install.
DENALI HIGH BAY/MAST
PLASMA HIGH BAY HB400SQ
Model
SWITCH HB400SQ High Bay
Model
SWITCH Denali High Bay
Power
230 Watts
Power
470 Watts
Light Source
Topanga APL400
Light Source
Topanga APL1000
Reflector
Type V, square.
Reflector
Type V, round.
Input Voltage
100-480V
Input Voltage
100-528V
Color Temperature (K)
4500/80CRI, 5500/70CRI
Color Temperature (K)
4300/80CRI, 5500/70CRI
Source Lumen Output
22,500 lm
Source Lumen Output
41,400 lm
Operating Temperature
-40ºC to +50ºC
Operating Temperature
-40ºC to +50ºC
Protection Grade
IP65
Protection Grade
IP65
Dimensions
13.5” x 8.5” x 8”
Dimensions
18” x 14.5” x 10.5”
Weight
15 lbs.
Weight
29 lbs.
Mounting
J-hook
Mounting
J-hook, High Mast
Warranty
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years
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BROADCAST BOOTH & EVENT LIGHTING
• 45-90% Energy Savings
• 30,000 to 50,000-hour bulb lifetime
• Lowest cost of ownership
• High CRI (up to 95) natural light spectrum means better
colours and detail for broadcast
• 100% flicker free for slow motion anywhere
Artist Jeff Koons’ exhibit lit up by APL at Rockefeller Centre, New York City.
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• Since 2011, the Golden Globe Awards has chosen plasma as the
key lighting choice for their needs. Photo/ videographers are so
impressed, they demand that plasma remain the choice for the
awards show.
Switch Swarm APL vs. Leading LED
500 watts
25 lbs.
12” x 12” x 10.5”
$2,500 MSRP
Flicker-free to 225,000,000 fps
1,800 footcandles @ 25ft.
= 50% brighter
500watts
76 lbs.
21 x 16” x 27”
$7,000 MSRP
Flicker-free to 1500 fps
1,200 footcandles @ 25ft.
= 33% less bright
Full spectrum daylight
Inferior color rendering
Single point source (natural Shadows) Multiple unrealistic Shadows
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SWITCH HIVE LIGHTS
500+ PRODUCTIONS HAVE EXPERIENCED SWITCH HIVE LIGHTS.
277VAC or 18-38VDC. Flicker-free, 10,000 hour bulb life, vibration
Used anywhere from Feature Films and TV to Music Videos, Commercials,
and impact resistance, and capable of producing output equivalent
Events & Digital Productions.
of 400 Watt to 4000 Watt HMIs depending on accessories.
Clients include: CSI, Parenthood, The Mentalist, True Blood, Sony, Fox,
This may be the last daylight fixture you ever need.
NBC, Paramount, Viacom, Nickelodeon, BMW, Lionsgate, HBO, Pepsi,
Sprint, Electronic Arts, The Rotary Club, Heifer International, Good
Magazine, Joss Whedon and hundreds more.
COMPANIES THAT ARE USING SWTICH HIVE LIGHTING
“I really loved the quality of the light. Switch Hive’s lights were
perfectly suited for what we were up against…”
Jay Hunter (DP) and Joss Whedon
(Director - The Avengers, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly)
Switch Lighting’s Hive Wasp Plasma Par is the most versatile light
source that can be plugged into the wall. Using a single unique
plasma bulb, a micro-star, the Wasp is a Par, a Leko Spot, a Maxi, fits
four point and eight point softboxes, photo umbrellas, traditional
glass lenses, and Hive’s unique HDP lenses. Adjustable colour
temperature between 4600K - 7000K CCT, easily powered with 90-
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WASP PLASMA PAR
For additional user flexibility, the Wasp Par can be combined with a
The Wasp Plasma Par has been redesigned to work in a modular,
Wasp Par is also compatible with ETC Source Four® fixtures; a Source
customizable system. Featuring a tight, powerful 10 degree beam,
Four® barrel can be mounted directly on the front of the lamp to create
one Wasp Par can do the work of smaller HMIs on set. But for those
a daylight “leko” spot with any bulb changes or building required.
who need brighter fixtures, the Pars can be easily combined into
arrays, known as Hive Killer Maxis.
variety of standard accessories, including lenses and soft-boxes. The
Retailing for $2,495 USD, the Wasp Plasma Par is the most costeffective, low-power, and high-output lamp on the market. Designed
so professionals can save energy without sacrificing output or colour
quality, whether on studios, stages, or in the field.
WASP PLASMA PAR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
• 5600K nominal daylight (fully tuneable from 4,800K-7,000K)
• 276 Watts (~500 Watt Equivalent)
• 10 degree spot w/ Spot, Medium, Wide, Super Wide lenses
• 170mm (6 5/8”) accessories
• 11.5 pounds
• 10,000 hour bulb life
A 6-Light Killer Maxi, featuring the new Wasp Plasma Pars, produces
an output equivalent to a 4000W HMI when plugged into a single
wall socket. With each Par running off just 276 watts, it is possible to
plug in as many as 12 lamps to standard house power without extra
generators or cabling.
Each Wasp Plasma Par and Killer Maxi array features Switch Hive’s
Daylight Dial, offering fully tuneable colour temperature (in Kelvin)
from 4800K – 7000K. The Dial is calibrated to prevent any green/
magenta shift with virtually no dimming (<10%) and offer the
ability to shift all the way to a deep blue moonlight. The Daylight Dial
allows the user to track the natural shift of the sun over the course
of a day, as well as warm or cool a scene creatively without the use
of gels.
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SWITCH SWARM
THE APL ADVANTAGE
Switch offers brilliant, reliable, energy-efficient Plasma lights specifically for
• 50,000 hr lifespan - translates to nearly 6 years
running 24/7
• No electrodes results in stability, zero
mechanical problems and rapid start & re-strike
• Brilliant white light closely resembles
sunlight spectrum
• Reduces maintenance costs on bulb and
ballast replacement
• High lumen retention that does not dim or
change color over time
• Dimmable to 20% with either analog or
digital controls
• Individually dedicated IP Address per fixture
• Proven performance in even harsh climate
conditions
• Uniquely customizable to work with various
lighting systems ranging from 110v – 480v.
• Easily remove and replace existing fixtures with
the APL system via existing conductor wires.
• Dark Sky Compliant
Stadiums, Arenas and Sports Field. The Switch Swarm Sports Lighting System
is designed to support mission critical sports broadcasts and live sporting
events, where failure is not an option. Under our Swarm Lighting System,
spectators, broadcasters and players will all enjoy a brighter environment and
your facilities will save money on energy, maintenance and air conditioning.
COMPARED TO METAL HALIDE LIGHTS, THE SWITCH SWARM
OFFERS BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE:
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Unparalleled light quality
Increased light levels
>50% energy reduction
5x longer lamp lifetime
Zero maintenance
100% vibration and impact resistance
Flicker-free output (up to 225,000,000 fps)
Virtually no glare
Switch’s Swarm Fixtures also deliver more light than LEDs where it matters
most, the field of play. With more fixtures lumens per watt than LEDs, Hive’s
lights are more energy efficient, and Hive’s lights are less expensive than LEDs
as well.
SPECTRUM COMPARISON
Switch’s Plasma technology, proven in the demanding television, film, and
live event industries around the world, provides bright, beautiful light while
saving you hundreds of thousands of dollars and contributing to your energy
saving goals.
SWARM100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
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METAL HALIDE VS. APL
90-94+ CRI (Full spectrum)
500 Watts (~1000 Watt Equivalent)
170mm
25 lbs
30,000+ hour bulb life
• Flicker Free (up to 225,000,000 fps)
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NIKOLA TESLA INSPIRING SWITCH ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Nikola Tesla was a true Discoverer of New Principles first and foremost. His revolutionary ideas were so far ahead of their time, we are only now
realizing most of them to their full potential over 100 years later. Tesla’s discovery of wireless Lighting Technology forms the basis of plasma lighting.
At Switch Advanced Lighting, we are inspired by this and want to acknowledge him for his incredible genius and fortitude. We have honoured him
by placing his image in our logo and our desire is . . . the world will come to know more about this mostly unknown Visionary.
INVENTOR
One who refines pre-existing technology and principles.
DISCOVERER
One who creates entirely new principles.
“Electrical science has revealed to us the true nature of light,
has provided us with innumerable appliances and instruments
of precision, and has thereby vastly added to the exactness of
our knowledge.” - NIKOLA TESLA
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