As an actively cooled fixture, ColorBlaze TRX was unique to the Color Kinetics product line. Designed specifically for the Theatrical and Rental Lighting markets, fan noise and environmental concerns were less restrictive than typical indoor or outdoor lighting requirements.  

The design team took advantage of this condition and developed a highly efficient thermal management system, using bent copper sheets soldered directly to the back of the metal-core emitter PCBs. This method was very effective at pulling heat away from the emitters, and could be quickly dispersed via forced convection.

A molded housing was developed as a modular block so that multiple units could be joined together to create various length fixtures. Easy access to field serviceable components, toolless secondary lens attachment methods and toolless aiming make ColorBlaze TRX simple to use in the field. 

The result was a lightweight but robust batten luminaire that could deliver over 3500 lumens per foot and handle a thermal load of over 150 watts per foot input power.

Project Role:  Lead Designer, Project Management

Year: 2009