The Elos E-Lite line will soon take a giant step forward.  The new Elos E-Lite 3 is a highly modular LED lighting system.  In essence, the E-Lite 3 is composed of four separate and adaptable components:

• A 100% brushed aluminum enclosure.  The enclosure includes the main circuit board, LED strip sockets, and an on-board temperature sensor. 
  
• Individual LED strips.
• Optional optics.
• Optional cooling fan.

Modular and Adaptable

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Each E-Lite 3 comes standard with Cree® XP-E HEW cool white LED strips occupying half the available sockets.  Aquarists have the option of choosing from a variety of LED strips to fill the remaining sockets.  Each LED strip is comprised of varying combinations of the following Cree® diodes:

• XP-E HEW Cool White
• XP-E Red
• XP-E Green
• XP-E Blue
• XT-E 457nm Royal Blue

The base E-Lite 3 units can be operated without a fan, but an optional central fan is required if aquarists choose to add more LED strips.  The on-board temperature sensor automatically adjusts fan speed. Aquarists may also add optional 24° or 48° optics.

∇ Video of modular design

Controllable

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The circuit board contains a four channel dimmer. According to Elos:

Designed to be flexible, you can easily control color, intensity, moon light of your light thanks to our sophisticated, yet simple, E-Vision Tempo. By adding the Evision control center, you can use the touchscreen for more advanced functions of your e-lite3 and much more.

∇ Video of controllable LEDs

Two E-Lite 3 Models

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Elos will introduce two (impressively trim) E-lite 3 models:

• The E-Lite 3S (shown throughout this article) measures 9.6 x 5.9 x 0.80 inch (240 x 150 x 20 mm) and is rated for 6 to 59.5 watts.
• The E-Lite 3L measures 24 x 2.75 x 0.80 inch (600 x 70 x 20 mm) and is rated for 8 to 109.2 watts.  Photos of the E-Lite 3L are not available at this time.

It looks like the E-Lite 3 will put out a lot of light for their diminutive sizes!

For aquarists seeking even more personalization beyond customizable LED combinations, E-Lite 3 owners can also choose different colors for their top plate to add a stylish flare.

∇ Video of interchangeable top plate

Pricing and Availability

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Elos will release pricing and availability information shortly after Interzoo 2012.  As with the new Elos Concept80 aquarium system, we will update you with information when they are released.