The Crouse-Hinds series Champ VMVL LED is a premier hazardous area lighting solution engineered by Eaton for mid-bay and high-bay applications. Purpose-built for challenging industrial environments, the VMVL LED provides powerful, energy-efficient, and maintenance-free illumination in classified locations such as Class I, Division 2 and Class II, Division 1 areas. It’s designed to meet the lighting needs of facilities with mounting heights ranging from 8 feet to 60 feet, and is available in nine distinct models delivering 3,000 to 25,000 lumens, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of use cases from manufacturing floors to drilling platforms.
The Champ VMVL LED offers a robust design with a Type 4X, IP66-rated housing, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor environments exposed to moisture, corrosive agents, and extreme temperatures. Built for high reliability, the VMVL provides up to 127 lumens per watt and a rated lifetime of 60,000 hours at 55°C, with an economic lifespan of 7 to 20 years depending on the operating environment. It features a die-cast aluminum heat sink to enhance airflow and surface area, optimizing thermal performance and ensuring long-lasting LED and driver integrity. The luminaire also supports instant-on functionality, cold-temperature operation, and 0-10V dimming, making it ideal for facilities requiring consistent lighting without warm-up periods.
Engineered for extreme durability, the VMVL fixture uses solid-state LED technology that is both shock- and vibration-resistant, with no filaments or glass components that could fail prematurely. Its custom Type I, III, and V optics ensure that light is distributed precisely where needed, potentially reducing the number of fixtures required in a given installation. To further simplify integration into existing infrastructure, the VMVL LED shares the same mounting modules as Crouse-Hinds legacy HID luminaires. This allows for easier retrofitting with mounting options that include pendant, ceiling, wall, stanchion, and flexible pendant configurations.
The Champ VMVL LED series is globally certified for hazardous area use, carrying approvals from NEC, CEC, ATEX, and IECEx. Models ranging from VMVL-3 to VMVL-13 and VMVL-17 to VMVL-25 meet a variety of hazardous location requirements including Class I, Division 2 (Groups A, B, C, D), Class II (Groups E, F, G), Class III, and Zone 21 tb for dust-ignition-proof installations. The luminaires comply with multiple standards including UL844, UL1598, UL8750, UL50E, and CSA C22.2, and are qualified under the DesignLights Consortium® for high-performance LED lighting.
For environments where uninterrupted lighting is critical to safety, the Champ VMVL EM LED version includes an integrated battery backup system that provides up to 90 minutes of emergency illumination during power outages or disruptions. This makes the fixture ideal for egress paths, emergency exits, and safety-critical zones in hazardous environments such as chemical plants, refineries, and offshore platforms. These battery-equipped models are rated for both indoor and outdoor emergency lighting and maintain all hazardous location certifications.
An additional enhancement available for the Champ VMVL LED is the uplight refractor, which expands light dispersion for applications in low bay ceilings, pendant-mounted fixtures, or installations with elevated infrastructure. This feature is particularly effective in environments where upward and side lighting are necessary to reduce shadows and ensure uniform illumination.
The VMVL LED series is offered in a range of color temperatures, with cool white (5000K, 70 CRI) as standard and options for warm white (3000K, 80 CRI) and neutral white (4000K, 70 CRI). The fixture contains no mercury or hazardous materials, contributing to safer disposal and sustainable facility operations. Its factory-sealed design eliminates the need for external seals, and all critical components such as the lens (impact- and heat-resistant glass), gaskets (silicone), and external hardware (stainless steel) are built for resilience in aggressive industrial conditions.
In summary, the Champ VMVL LED is a powerful, globally certified hazardous location luminaire that combines high lumen output, energy efficiency, rugged reliability, and advanced emergency capabilities. With flexible mounting options, high resistance to harsh environmental conditions, and options for emergency lighting and enhanced light dispersion, the VMVL LED offers a comprehensive and dependable lighting solution for critical operations in the world’s most demanding industries.
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