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New compact colorimeter that measures to human eye standard
Dunedin, FL (August 26, 2008) – Ocean Optics (www.oceanoptics.com), the industry leader in miniature photonics, has announced its partnership with Admesy (www.admesy.nl) to provide the Brontes Colorimeter for color measurement in online applications.

The Brontes features 5,500 color measurement per second and 18,000 luminance measurements per second in burst mode. Color is measured using photodiode sensors and an XYZ interference filter. It has 8 selectable luminance ranges with a lowest luminance level of 0.05cd/m². Supported color spaces include XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, Y’u'v’, LCH. Also supported are color temperature and dominant wavelength measurements. The Brontes is especially useful in situations where speed and stability are key demands.

The device interfaces with a PC using USB2.0 or RS232 and can be interfaced with embedded systems using either the same connections or I²C, available via a GPIO connector. Besides connection to PCs or embedded systems, the Brontes can also operate as a stand-alone unit for Go/NoGO measurements. In stand-alone mode it recognizes color or luminance/transmission, which are teachable by the end user.

The colorimeter comes with standard software applications for measuring and storing data. Additional developer source code is also included for LabVIEW, C++, C# and VB for end users who prefer to design their own applications. The unit also features the USBTMC class, which ensures it operates directly in Test & Measurement environments, such as National Instruments LabVIEW, through the VISA USB device drivers. Drivers are available for Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX and Linux.

More information is available at http://www.oceanoptics.com/Products/colorimeter.asp, by calling Ocean Optics’ World Headquarters at +1 727-733-2447, or e-mailing Info@OceanOptics.com.

CMYG color changers illuminate stunning “Tree of Prosperity” show
Dunedin, Florida (August 22, 2008) – Nearly 100 SeaChanger Color Engines from Ocean Optics were chosen to create the dramatic lighting effects of the spectacular “Tree of Prosperity” installation at the Wynn Macau Resort and Casino (www.wynnmacau.com), a lavish 600-room casino hotel on the thriving Macau island off of China’s southeastern coast.

SeaChanger xG (Extreme Green) Profile version color engines were added as part of a major expansion completed in December 2007, ringing the lobby rotunda of the resort to form an integral part of the Tree of Prosperity show.  In the show – an explosion of light, video, music and art — the ceiling opens up to reveal a spectacular, descending chandelier.  As a 24-carat gold-covered tree emerges from the floor, it is illuminated by the SeaChangers in a dazzling array of colors that convey the passing of the seasons.  The show runs twice an hour for about five minutes, and can be viewed at YouTube.com (search “Wynn Macau Tree of Prosperity”).

The four-filter CYMG SeaChanger attaches to the reflector housing of any Source Four Ellipsoidal and uses robust dichroic filter technology to create a virtually endless palette of stable, reproducible colors.  Color transitions from clear to 100% saturation are possible in less than one second.  The filters have a higher transmission efficiency than gels and other filter materials, and their resistance to temperature and humidity eliminates the need for noisy fans that may interfere with production audio.

The SeaChangers were specified by lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe (www.patrickwoodroffe.com) and installed by Ocean Optics distributor Peter Chong of Prosperity Lamps & Components Limited (www.prosperitylamps.com).  Woodroffe’s work spans the worlds of music, theater, events and architectural installations ranging from The Millennium Dome in London, England, to Prague Castle for the president of the Czech Republic.

To learn more, call 727.545.0741, send an e-mail to SeaChanger@OceanOptics.com, or visit the SeaChanger website at www.SeaChangerOnline.com.