How nice it would be if parking garages could transform from the dank, dark, and often scary locations they are into "safe, pedestrian-friendly venues with top visibility and new levels of safety."

Perhaps they can. At the very least, the Amerlux Chaperone LED luminaire is an auspicious step in the right direction. Created as a replacement for tired linear fluorescent, HPS, and metal halide fixtures, this motion-sensing, wireless-operable, glare-reducing, smart light can improve the parking garage experience, while also saving energy and improving visibility.

Offered in 48 and 73 watt models, Chaperone is dimmable with a 0-10 volt dimming system. Motion sensors detect the activity of driving and walking, illuminating the environs and then rapidly dimming once the area is vacated.

Chaperone features a durable die-cast aluminum housing, a clear acrylic lens with silicone gaskets, and a single LED board design for easy replacement. Options include standard junction box or trunnion mount and a standard silver finish or custom choices from the extensive Amerlux palette. For additional information, contact Amerlux.