THORN LIGHTING Contus Linear Lines Light Owner's Manual

Contus is designed for retail environments such as supermarkets, big box retail stores, and logistics spaces. It offers high levels of illumination while reducing installation and maintenance costs.

Merchandise Shelving & Aisleways

The shelf beam optic of Contus delivers high vertical illuminance to products in aisles, focusing consumer attention without over-lighting the aisle. This efficient use of light enhances cost efficiency.

Cross-Aisle Lighting

Utilize the wide beam optic for cross-aisle lighting to reduce the number of fittings needed while maintaining good illumination in aisles and open areas. This saves energy and installation costs.

Fast Moving Stock Areas

Contus with the wide beam optic is ideal for busy stock areas, providing uniform lighting at lower mounting heights to minimize hazards. Well-lit warehouses increase safety during stock movement.

High Value Item Storage

For high value item storage, use the narrow beam optic to provide uniform illumination to shelf surfaces, aiding employees in narrow spaces and reducing energy costs by minimizing waste light.

INTRODUCTION

EFFICIENT, FLEXIBLE TRACK SYSTEM

WITH BEST IN CLASS INSTALLATION TIME AND EASY MAINTENANCE

Contus is Thorn’s primary ambient lighting solution for retail environments.

It can optimally support different areas from the sales floor such as shelving, merchandise, aisleways and general circulation routes, as well as stock rooms and warehouses back-of-house.
Contus provides uniformity of light, through its precision lens optics with a variety of beams including shelf beam and wide beam, appropriate for different areas within the retail space.

Contus track is highly flexible; easy to suspend or mount from the ceiling.
The patented tool-free electro-mechanical twist and lock mechanism allows Contus batten luminaires to be rapidly installed, saving time and cost.

Contus is fully adjustable to cater for the constantly changing needs of a retail sales environment.
Contus is ideal for both store refurbishment as well as new-build projects, both with their own complexities with regard to energy efficiency, cost reduction and installation time constraints.

The battens are protected from dust and dirt ingress, preserving the light efficiency through the precision optics. With up to 163 lm/W efficacy, up to 10,000 lumens and 50,000 hours lifetime (L80:B10) Contus can be trusted to perform.

ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR RETAIL

Retail applications such as supermarkets and big box retail like DIY or out of town stores are large spaces, requiring high levels of illumination, with the additional requirement to reduce cost of installation and maintenance.
Track allows for a cost-effective infrastructure and flexibility in the lighting design.

Contus can be configured with a choice of four batten optics – shelf, wide, very wide and narrow beam, depending on the task.

MERCHANDISE SHELVING & AISLEWAYS

The shelf beam optic of Contus is used to deliver high vertical illuminance and uniformity to the products within the aisles, focusing consumer attention to the product, whilst not over-lighting the aisleway.
This results in more efficient use of light, driving additional cost efficiency.

CROSS-AISLE LIGHTING

Cross-aisle is a cost-effective way of illuminating a retail space from an installation standpoint. Utilising the very wide beam optic of Contus to increase spacing of rows between luminaires, we can reduce the number of fittings and also maintain good illumination to the vertical planes within the aisles as well as general circulation and other open areas, saving both energy and installation time and cost.

FAST MOVING STOCK AREAS

Contus with the wide beam optic is an ideal choice for busy, fast moving stock areas with its wide distribution at lower mounting heights, providing uniform lighting that helps to minimise hazards in these areas. Warehouses and stock rooms have continuous goods-in / goods-out to constantly replenish the sales floor. It is important that these areas are well lit and have good uniformity increasing safety of occupants when moving stock cages within the space.

HIGH VALUE ITEM STORAGE

Utilising the narrow beam optic, Contus provides uniform illumination to the shelf surfaces, aiding employees within these typically narrow spaces, minimising picking errors and encouraging faster workflow. Additional benefits include minimising waste light to the tops of the shelves, increasing efficiency and reducing energy costs.

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE

Efficiently lighting large stores such as supermarkets with long opening and operating hours poses a significant challenge to retail companies.

Items like food, clothing and electronics all must be lit to a high level of illumination, assisting the consumer purchasing process. The stores will likely contain thousands of items that require regular restocking such as fresh produce and other fast-moving goods, therefore retail employees will also rely on high quality light to carry out their duties front and back of house. Dimming the light during store closure hours to save energy, while still providing adequate light for late-night restocking is made easy with Contus’ DALI compatibility.

Thorn’s track and batten system is the ideal partner for retailers with the product providing benefits including ease of installation, high lumen output, choice of retailer-friendly optics, durable build quality and long lifetime.

LONG LIFE AND FEWER LUMINAIRES

Contus combines excellent luminous efficacy (up to 163 lm/W) with a long lifetime (50,000 hours at L80).
Thanks to innovative optics and high lumen packages, even the distance between the continuous rows can be significantly increased. In summary, fewer luminaires may be required thanks to the wide beam and very wide beam optics, resulting in a faster return on investment.
The combination of benefits allow retail customers to budget for fewer luminaires, saving investment costs and energy. Good for your budget and good for the environment.

EXTRA LENGTH

Contus battens are available in 1, 1.5 and 2 m lengths.
The 2 metre batten offers more benefits than the shorter variants, as around 25 % fewer luminaires will be required to light the space, resulting in an installation time reduced by up to 40 %, compared with shorter continuous row luminaires.

TASK OPTIMISED OPTICS

A choice of four specially designed Contus batten luminaires, each with unique optical characteristics, can be installed on the Contus track system. Thorn Contus battens will ensure that different areas of a retail store will be lit in the most optimal way.

MODULAR INFRASTRUCTURE

THE CONTUS TRACK SYSTEM

Comprising of standard modular components in lengths of 1, 2, 2.5 and 4 metres.
This makes lighting design and implementation easy thanks to gradation in 0.5 m increments. Customers will save time with planning and installation.

BLANK END TRACK

Supplied as a 1 metre channel, this can be cut to length by the customer.
This ensures a seamless finish and allows for electrical feed-out, so you can join multiple Contus lines together.

NODE CONNECTORS

Using various node connectors, Thorn’s Contus continuous-row lighting system can be assembled and combined in a myriad of variants.
Contus L and T nodes open up many different options for creative design using linear light. The structures themselves can therefore become a fundamental part of the interior design.

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC LIGHTING

5 connections for power supply (5 x 2.5 mm2)

Separately switchable 3-phase circuits for simple light control.

4 poles for two independent emergency lighting circuits (4 x 1.5 mm2)

Two independent emergency lighting circuits allow optimal integration of emergency lighting with the general lighting.

2 control lines with DALI protocol for brightness control (2 x 1.5 mm2)

Efficient, flexible, customised lighting control.

Lighting and energy management are extremely important in retail applications.
Typically there are three illumination settings:

General store opening hours (Full Output)
Stock replenishment before and after store opening hours (50 % dimming or switching)

Cleaning hours (75 % dimming or switching)

QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION

Consultants, contractors, wholesalers and electricians will all be impressed with the simplicity of configuration and installation of Contus. It provides a streamlined infrastructure with high flexibility and fast, tool-free installation.

A comparison was made of eight different continuous-row LED track systems, with regard to the installation time required for a 15 metre long arrangement.
Conducted by an independent external consultant, the results illustrate that Contus can be installed considerably faster than comparable products.
Up to 55 % of time is saved in comparison to continuous-row LED systems of lighting competitors. Installation time saved equals money saved, and this can be a significant factor in any new-build or refurbishment scheme, where linear lighting is required in multiple locations.

Thorn’s Contus solution can also save more than 61 % of time on average, compared to conventional T5/T16 solutions.

TEST CONDITIONS SETUP:

Length of continuous-row 15 m, ceiling height 3.7 m, height of continuous-row 3.2 m, 2 installers with ladders.

The time indicated is for mounting, excluding unpacking and assembly of suspension systems (approximately 30 min).

COMPATIBLE LUMINAIRES

AN ECOSYSTEM OF CONTUS COMPATIBLE LUMINAIRES

An ever-growing ecosystem of indoor luminaires is now available to complement the Contus track system. Take advantage of the rapid-installation of Contus to place pendants, spotlights, battens and emergency lighting exactly where you need them to be.
All the Contus compatible luminaires are designed to simply ‘twist and lock’ into Contus. This is the time to elevate the lighting in your retail stores.

GLACIER 2

Modern and efficient decorative pendant luminaire Glacier offers a wide variety of pendant choices to suit a range of different retail applications.
Select the aluminium housing in either satin grey or black finish, then choose from one of five reflectors; polycarbonate prismatic, glass prismatic, opal glass, grey or black spun aluminium.
With Contus compatible Glacier pendants, efficient ambient illumination is possible for over-the-counter areas, showrooms, cafés and restaurants.

For more information: thornlighting.com/GLCL

GRAFFITI

High-performance spotlights with optical precision, glare control and integrated driver Graffiti is an attractive accent lighting range that has been designed to perform superbly in challenging retail applications, as well as in many other areas. Its 95 mm diameter body (available in a black or white finish) with integrated driver gives a sleek, minimalistic appearance.

Using Thorn’s own efficient Contus track system, installation and repositioning (common in retail) of the spotlights is both quick and easy, ensuring items such as merchandise and signage are always lit optimally. Low-glare Graffiti spotlights will enhance the look of items on display while maintaining comfort for customers and the workforce alike.

For more information: thornlighting.com/GRAF

CONTUS COMPATIBLE BATTENS

POPPACK
The electrician’s go-to batten

A firm favourite for decades with more than 70 million units sold, PopPack is now Contus compatible. It is ideal for retail applications where back of house areas including goods in, stock rooms, corridors and other functional rooms can be found.

With the fluorescent tube ban across western Europe, PopPack is the perfect one-for-one LED replacement for single and twin T8/T5 fluorescent battens, and the simple and efficient solution for new installations.

For more information: thornlighting.com/POPL

HIPAK

Premium performance high bay with excellent efficiency and wireless control HiPak in combination with Contus track is an ideal choice for point-for-point replacement of high bays and other high-power luminaires often found in large retail environments. These include DIY stores, hypermarkets and members club wholesalers. HiPak promises a rapid return on investment due to its highly efficient design, with up to 181 lm/W output.

Available in three sizes and six lumen outputs up to 35,000 lm, HiPak has the capability to be used in any new large retail lighting scheme or retrofit project. Quality is assured with a 100,000 hour lifetime (L80).

For more information: thornlighting.com/HIP4

AQUAFORCE PRO
Durable and chemical-resistant luminaire

Available in a choice of two materials; Polycarbonate (PC) or Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Aquaforce Pro is a versatile Contus compatible luminaire that can be used in range of demanding environments. Resistance to water vapour, dust and dirt, as well as a tough shock-resistant body means Aquaforce Pro is well suited to multiple retail applications including food production areas like bakeries and commercial kitchens in cafés and restaurants, cold storage, stock rooms and general back of house.

For more information: thornlighting.com/AQUP

CONTUS COMPATIBLE EMERGENCY LIGHTING

VOYAGER BLADE 2
Sleek and simple

Voyager Blade’s Contus compatible body is robust and easy to mount.
The base housing is identical for both recognition ranges, reducing complexity.

Voyager Blade is supplied with four pictograms (Up, Left, Right, Down) ensuring flexibility at installation.

For more information: thornlighting.com/VOB2

VOYAGER STYLE
Stylish and strong

At just 37 mm thick, Voyager Style is slim and unobtrusive. As well as self-contained versions, it is also available for central battery systems.
With the Contus compatible mounting, Voyager Style can fit in wherever you need emergency light.

Voyager Style is resistant against dust and moisture, making it a versatile solution.

For more information: thornlighting.com/VYST

IDEAL FOR OFFICE AREAS

IQ WAVE SP
Comfort without compromise

Lighting which is too dim, too bright, poorly distributed or flickering can cause health problems including eyestrain, headaches, dry eyes and blurredvision. Today’s office areas are filled with glossy devices, connected via video conferencing and operational for increasingly long hours. Taking into consideration these characteristics along with natural daylight (where the space allows), the Contus compatible IQ Wave SP offers advanced glare and lighting control for comfort and productivity.

Designed by Thorn’s expert optical team, IQ Wave features our unique MV-Tech light optic. The M represents the shape of the light, emitted upwards from the central optic, and bouncing back down and through the diffuser to create great task lighting. The V represents the light which has been widely dispersed outwards from the centre to create a soft lit appearance and great lighting for faces and spaces.

For more information: thornlighting.com/IQSU

CONTUS COMPATIBLE SENSORS

THE NEXT LEVEL OF CONTROL

Designed specifically to fit Contus track, simply plug-in to control connected DALI luminaires and unlock further energy savings.
With both wired and wireless (Bluetooth®) options, the perfect control solution is easily configured to your individual requirements. PIR versions are available for three different mounting heights, meaning that no matter the application, Thorn have the right solution for your needs.

Low Ceiling (LC) for 2-5 m mounting height
Medium Ceiling (MC) for 5-8 m mounting height
High Ceiling (HC) for 8-16 m mounting height

DISCOVER CONTUS

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GUARANTEE

As a globally leading luminaire manufacturer, Thorn Lighting provides a five-year warranty for its complete product range within all European Countries.

5 YEAR GUARANTEE

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Thorn Lighting is constantly developing and improving its products. All descriptions, illustrations, drawings and specifications in this publication present only general particulars and shall not form part of any contract.
The right is reserved to change specifications without prior notification or public announcement. All goods supplied by the company are supplied subject to the company’s General Conditions of Sale, a copy of which is available on request. All measurements are in millimetres and weights in kilograms unless otherwise stated. 10/2024 (INT)

FAQ

Q: Can Contus be used in other environments besides retail?
- A: While Contus is optimized for retail spaces, its flexibility and efficiency make it suitable for various commercial applications where high-quality lighting is required.
Q: How easy is it to install Contus track systems?
- A: The patented tool-free electro-mechanical twist and lock mechanism allows for rapid installation, saving time and cost. The track system is highly flexible for suspension or ceiling mounting.
Q: What are the benefits of using different beam optics with Contus?
- A: The variety of beam options, including shelf beam and wide beam, provide tailored lighting solutions for different areas within retail environments, optimizing visibility and energy efficiency.

Documents / Resources

THORN LIGHTING Contus Linear Lines Light [pdf] Owner's Manual
Contus Linear Lines Light, Linear Lines Light, Lines Light, Light

References

User Manual

THORN LIGHTING Contus Linear Lines Light

Product Usage Instructions