In this article offered by Proteclight, we review RALS Peli™ portable lighting devices, what they are, why they are used and who typically uses them.

What are Peli™ RALS?

Remote Area Lighting Systems from Peli™, also known as RALS, are powerful, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly portable lighting fixtures designed to light large areas. They can also be referred to as stand-alone floodlights, area floodlights, light towers, generator lights, stage lights or site lights.

These Peli™ stand-alone floodlights are an economical, environmentally friendly and responsible alternative to traditional generators. They ensure quiet operation, no smoke emissions and easy handling with a minimal footprint.

RALS Peli™ area lighting systems are designed to operate autonomously. They are typically powered by rechargeable batteries. This means they do not have cables that can trip users. For the newer RALS 9490 and RALS 9480 models, the battery is ejectable and interchangeable, allowing the user to extend its operating time.

Made of LED bulbs, they are more economical and produce little or no heat compared to other types of bulbs. They also contain no glass components that can break. Peli™ also offers a RALS model, the 9455Z0, which is ATEX Zone 0 (Category 1) certified, the only fixture on the market that allows lighting in ATEX zones.

Some Peli™ RALS models feature a multi-position telescoping pole (up to 180 cm) and a 360° articulating lighting head.

Most RALS come in a sturdy Peli™ case with wheels and a retractable handle for easy transport and shock resistance.

For some models sold on the Proteclight online store, such as the RALS 9470, 9470M, 9480 or 9490, it is possible to manage the activity and lighting power of the LEDs remotely. For others like the 9460 or 9460M, an intelligent lighting autonomy control is installed to better manage the battery life.

Why use Peli™ self-contained lighting fixtures?

RALS stand-alone lighting systems have been designed to light large areas. This makes them important tools to have on a construction site, during railroad maintenance or during emergency response. RALS improve the safety and efficiency of workers by allowing them to see better, thus reducing the risk of accidents.

These Peli™ professional lighting floodlights can also be used to provide security for premises, facilities or restricted areas.

RALS area lights can be used at night especially for nighttime emergency response such as an accident or search; during the day on overcast days or in dark areas such as a workshop.

Who can benefit from the use of self-contained lighting fixtures?

LED area lighting is a product designed for professional use.
They are intended for :

Emergency, fire and rescue services

The Peli™ LED area lighting range is widely used by emergency workers and firefighters to illuminate the scene of an accident, light up remote areas or emergency scenes in seconds.

For law enforcement

The work lights will allow police officers to quickly illuminate crime scenes, emergency scenes, night search areas, traffic accidents or traffic stops.

RALS can also be used by the military to illuminate command centers, departure areas for helicopters and other air vehicles, or security checkpoints.

Industrial maintenance, construction, road and railroad maintenance services

Area lights are the perfect portable lighting for nighttime construction workers or railroad engineers. For professionals working in hazardous materials industries, such as oil, gas and petrochemical refineries, there is an explosion-proof RALS, the 9455, which is ATEX certified to illuminate work sites containing explosive atmospheres.

Obviously, there are many other applications for worklights beyond those already listed. Any activity that takes place at night or in darkness may require RALS area lighting:

Airports - aircraft refueling, baggage handling, passenger loading and unloading, departure area lighting and runway maintenance
Sports activities - outdoor practices and competitions at night
Filming and videography - filming, photography and videography at night or in dark and remote areas
Emergency lighting - emergency lighting for facilities that require continuity of lighting in case the lights go out unexpectedly
Hobbies or recreational activities - painting; carpentry, such as lighting a lathe; automotive, such as car maintenance; for lighting garages and workshops

The RALS offered in the Proteclight online store

The RALS 9430

The Peli™ RALS 9430C floodlight is a compact model used for area lighting. It features a single pole and lighting head that can be rotated 360 degrees. The Peli™ 9430C floodlight has 6 state-of-the-art LEDs reaching an output of 3,000 lumens. Barely larger than a task light, it provides effective illumination of a targeted work area.

The RALS 9430SL

The Peli™ RALS 9430SL floodlight is an LED lighting system using a narrow (10°) beam of light. It allows you to use its 2,000 lumens for illumination from several hundred meters away. The Peli™ 9430SL rechargeable LED floodlight is part of the Peli™ RALS line of area lighting. This Peli™ LED light can be used by a search unit (police, gendarmerie, fire department), among others.

The RALS 9440

The Peli™ RALS 9440B headlamp is a must-have for portable area lighting. The only tripod mounted headlamp in the Peli™ area lighting line, its LEDs display a maximum output of 5,300 lumens. It features 4 lighting modes, for fine-tuned range control. The Peli™ floodlight's lithium-ion battery is rechargeable and its mast reaches 215.9 cm.

The RALS 9455

The RALS 9455Z0, ATEX Cat. 1 (Zone 0) certified, the only fixture on the market that allows for zone lighting in ATEX Zone 0.

The RALS 9460

This is a RALS zone lighting system using 2 LED lighting heads for a power of 12 000 lumens. It is easily transportable in its Peli™ case and its beam intensity can be remotely adjusted at any time.

The RALS 9470

The Peli™ 9470 RALS area light is a self-contained system consisting of 4 telescoping LED light heads. Its light output reaches 24,000 lumens. Unlike flashlights or a small spotlight, the Peli™ 9470 is an area lighting model that uses intelligent lighting mode control. Its 208.3 cm mast height, waterproofing (IP54) and 24-hour battery life make it a suitable lighting system for a variety of uses.

The 9460M and 9470M are the all-terrain versions of the RALS 9460 and RALS 9470 and include three additional features over the standard model: remote control activation, an all-terrain winch and a 12V power port.

The RALS 9480

The Peli™ 9480 RALS area light has multiple deployment positions to direct its beam to the desired area. Its Bluetooth iPhone app allows for remote management of multiple Peli™ lighting systems of the same model. The Peli™ 9480 RALS light's long battery life and ability to change batteries in use make it an optimal work tool. Take advantage of its 4,000 lumens of LEDs, for a model that is almost as compact as an LED flashlight or LED spotlight!

The RALS 9490

The Peli™ RALS 9490 headlamp features a 182.9 cm telescoping pole. Its LED light head delivers up to 6,000 lumens depending on the lighting mode selected. It is a stand-alone RALS area light that can be remotely controlled via Bluetooth. It is powered by a rechargeable and interchangeable 12V battery.

The RALS 9600 lighting head

The RALS Peli™ 9600 LED torch is a powerful model, suitable for uninterrupted lighting in wide areas (tunnels, roads). A Peli™ test has demonstrated its fall protection. Peli™ LED light heads and other Peli™ products (base, power cable) can be stacked. The Peli™ 9600 professional lighting system provides full linear illumination.