Following reports of faulty LEDs,
Schneider Electric is highlighting
the importance of buying quality
products from the outset. It is urging
customers to recognise that although
a low price may seem attractive, the
end cost could be significantly more
if a customer needs to stop machinery
frequently to replace faulty products
and, in the worst case, needs to
change panels if a fire breaks out.

Schneider Electric is offering
advice to customers looking to buy
LEDs: Look for features such as
peak voltage, EMC and short circuit
resistance, which ensures the chances
of the device catching fire are low.

Manufacturers such as Schneider
Electric have been working to ensure
that the device is vibration resistant,
reliable and can withstand a wide
degree of temperature variations.