{"id":294151,"date":"2023-09-12T21:56:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T21:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bajadesigns.com\/?page_id=294151"},"modified":"2024-05-29T20:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T20:42:33","slug":"scientists-of-lighting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bajadesigns.com\/scientists-of-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Baja Designs Advantage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Scientists of Lighting | Baja Designs<\/span><\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Being able to <\/span>service<\/span> your <\/span>own equipment<\/span> is crucial, whe<\/span>t<\/span>her <\/span>you are<\/span> on the trail or at home in your garage. Unexpected damage can occur during your adventures. As offroad enthusiasts, Baja Designs’ priority is to design easily serviceable lights without sacrificing performance. This is the core principle behind <\/span>our <\/span>uSer<\/span>vice<\/span><\/strong>\u00ae<\/strong> technology, incorporated into every light we manufacture.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Serviceability is Key<\/span><\/h2>

The serviceability of our lights is based around the compression of our unique O-ring seal that protects the sensitive internals of your lights from the elements such as dust and water. While lower-quality lights utilize silicone seals that are not intended for serviceability and are susceptible to seal leaks, the Baja Designs O-ring design empowers users to fully service and adjust the beam pattern. This is made possible through replacement lenses offered by Baja Designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Our uService\u00ae technology relies on the compression of O-Ring seals instead of silicone, providing a fully waterproof and dustproof seal that achieves Baja Designs\u2019 lights an IP69K rating. This specially designed O-ring enables complete serviceability, thanks to the uService\u00ae technology, allowing users to customize lights with various lens kits to suit their needs. If you damage your lens or wish to alter the light pattern, our uService technology enables easy product refreshment in minutes. Simply unscrew the Baja Designs\u2019 water and dust-proof lens and O-Ring seal to install the replacement lens, swiftly getting you back on the trail. Note: Our SAE lights do not utilize our uService\u00ae technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Lens Adjustability<\/span><\/h2>

With uService\u00ae technology, our lights offer the flexibility to be fitted with a clear or amber lens, catering to personal preferences. Clear lenses suit most situations, while amber lenses are ideal for creating less intense light and enhancing contrast in light spread. Additionally, amber lenses excel in inclement or challenging conditions, cutting through dust and fog, and minimizing reflections in rain and snow. With uService\u00ae featured in every Baja Designs light, you can confidently switch lenses as quickly as needed, without risking damage to your lights.<\/span><\/p>

From replacing damaged lenses or changing your light pattern, serviceability and changing the optics of your light has never been easier with our UService\u00ae technology. We encourage customers to make the most of our uService technology in an effort to obtain their perfect lighting setup. Combined with our limited lifetime warranty, uService offers the ultimate in purchase protection.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Human eyes have evolved to see best at noon on a sunny day which translates to a color temperature of 5000\u00b0\u00a0Kelvin.\u00a0\u00a0 A color temperature of 5000K greatly reduces driver fatigue and increases terrain recognition. BD exclusively uses 5000K LEDs to ensure the safest and highest performing driving experience.<\/p>

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When hitting the trails, dependable lighting is essential regardless of the weather. Whether facing heavy rain, water submersion, dust storms, or snow, your LED lights should stand up to the challenge. At Baja Designs, ensuring that each of our lights can perform in the harshest conditions is at the co<\/span>re of our exclusive<\/span> MoistureBlock<\/span>\u00ae technology.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Moisture infiltration can wreak havoc on your light’s internal components, compromising reflectors, LEDs, and potentially causing shorts that diminish performance on the trails. Safeguarding your performance lights against such damage begins with implementing O-ring seals strategically placed to prevent moisture and dirt ingress. Unlike the silicone beads found in lower-quality lights, O-rings offer superior protection against moisture and dust, ensuring longevity and reliability. Our lights boast IP69K and Mil-Std810 compliance, guaranteeing resilience even in the face of submersion during river crossings. Utilizing O-rings also enables complete serviceability, courtesy of Baja Designs’ uService\u00ae technology. This innovative feature empowers you to tailor our lights to your specific lighting requirements using a variety of lens kits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

What is IP69K?<\/em><\/span><\/h2>

IP69K is an Ingress Protection (IP) rating, specifically designed to classify the degree of protection provided by a device against ingress of dust and water. The IP69K rating is one of the highest levels of protection available. The “IP” stands for “Ingress Protection,” and the numbers that follow indicate the level of protection against solids and liquids, respectively. The first digit represents protection against solids (like dust), while the second digit represents protection against liquids (like water). The “6” in IP69K signifies the highest level of protection against solids, indicating that the device is dust-tight, meaning no dust can penetrate it under normal conditions. The “9K” represents the highest level of protection against liquids, specifically against high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In practical terms, a device with an IP69K rating is completely dust-tight and can withstand powerful, high-temperature water jets from close range without allowing any water to penetrate. This makes it highly suitable for use in harsh environments where exposure to dust, water, and high-pressure cleaning is common, such as industrial settings or off-road applications like automotive lighting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

All this testing to be classified to the highest-level means that no matter what Baja Designs light you choose, it will work wherever you go!<\/span><\/p><\/div>

*Note: If you cut past the Moisture block, your light will lose its IP69 Rating!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Second, our engineers solved the issue of water working its way up the cord and into the light with BD\u2019s p<\/span>roprietary<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>MoistureBlock\u00ae<\/span> system.\u00a0 Using our exclusive seal, the <\/span>MoistureBlock\u00ae<\/span> system consists of a seal where the power cord enters the housing in both pods and light bars. This seal prevents moisture from penetrating further, saving your lights from damage.\u00a0 Even if you cut the connector off, your light will still be waterproof! This is unique to all Baja Designs lights and provides peace of mind while on the trails.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

All Baja Designs products go through rigorous testing to be classified as IP69K. The test consists of:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>