Project Overview
Novon Lighting, an Australian-owned and operated company, developed the GT Series Eterna—an Australian-made, interchangeable gear tray solution for Brindabella Business Park, located at Canberra Airport. Designed to provide a sustainable and easily replaceable luminaire, this innovative solution integrates seamlessly into existing light fittings. By reducing both maintenance and replacement costs while minimising material waste, the GT Series Eterna aligns perfectly with the growing demand for sustainable lighting solutions, reflecting Novon’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices and client-centric solutions.

Design and Engineering
Novon Lighting’s engineering team was tasked with creating a self-contained retrofit LED gear tray that could be installed into existing luminaires without altering their aesthetic appearance. The solution had to integrate seamlessly with the existing DSI dimming system and deliver consistent, long-lasting illumination. This project provided an opportunity to modernise lighting in heritage-style environments while preserving their visual integrity—an essential consideration for the Brindabella Business Park.

Concept Inspiration
The interchangeable gear tray concept offers distinct advantages over complete luminaire replacements. It allows facilities, particularly those with unique architectural elements like Brindabella Business Park, to maintain their original design while upgrading to modern, serviceable LED technology. This forward-thinking approach ensures the preservation of building aesthetics while providing the benefits of contemporary lighting solutions.

Design Process
In alignment with Novon’s dedication to sustainable lighting, the design phase involved an in-depth analysis of the existing fluorescent fittings at Brindabella Business Park to benchmark their photometric and electrical performance. This data informed the development of a drop-in retrofit LED solution that reduced power consumption from 31W to 21W and extended the average lifespan from 24,000 hours (fluorescent) to over 60,000 hours (LED). These improvements significantly supported the client’s sustainability goals by lowering energy usage and maintenance demands.

Material Selection for Sustainability
Central to the GT Series Eterna’s design is its emphasis on sustainability. Novon selected durable, recyclable, and locally sourced materials to minimise environmental impact and ensure long-term performance. By utilising advanced, eco-friendly lighting technology and adhering to rigorous standards, Novon not only supports the Australian economy but also reduces the carbon footprint associated with production and transportation. This approach embodies Novon’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, delivering cutting-edge lighting solutions that promote environmental responsibility.

Eterna is Novon’s range of sustainable solutions customised and engineered to suit new and legacy luminaire fittings.
Designed to be easily replaceable, light fittings within your project can be retrofit with the Eterna range solution or designed to include an Eterna Gear Tray extending the life of the luminarie housing, future proofing your project or building asset for years to come.

Customised for every project, the Eterna replaceable fittings are designed to be easily replaced, reducing maintenance costs and material wastage, optimising and extending the housing lifecycle, making this system an eternal solution.

Interchangeability and Compatibility
A key feature of the GT Series Eterna is its adaptability. Novon’s engineering team evaluated the existing components to identify those that could be reused, replaced, or refurbished. A custom bracket was designed to secure the new gear tray to the original mounting points, streamlining the installation process and maintaining the fitting’s original look. An aluminum louvre and specially engineered LED diffuser were used to replicate the appearance of traditional lighting while delivering the benefits of modern LED technology.

Challenges and Solutions
A major challenge in developing the GT Series Eterna was ensuring the new gear tray could be installed without compromising the integrity of the existing luminaires. Retaining the original suspension, mounting points, and DSI dimming system wiring required meticulous planning. Novon Lighting conducted on-site testing with prototype gear trays to gather feedback, refining the design to improve installation efficiency. This iterative approach, involving both contractors and client input, was instrumental in overcoming installation challenges.

Manufacturing Excellence
Novon Lighting’s advanced manufacturing facility in Western Sydney played a crucial role in the successful development of the GT Series Eterna. As a 100% Australian-owned and operated company with over 17 years of experience in LED lighting innovation, Novon’s 12,000-square-meter facility boasts state-of-the-art technology, including robotics, automation, and high-precision sheet metal fabrication capabilities. This allows Novon to maintain a sovereign supply chain and produce high-quality lighting solutions that meet stringent Australian standards. Sustainable practices, scalability, and environmental impact reduction are integral to Novon’s manufacturing ethos.

Eterna is Novon’s range of sustainable solutions customised and engineered to suit new and legacy luminaire fittings.
Designed to be easily replaceable, light fittings within your project can be retrofit with the Eterna range solution or designed to include an Eterna Gear Tray extending the life of the luminarie housing, future proofing your project or building asset for years to come.

Customised for every project, the Eterna replaceable fittings are designed to be easily replaced, reducing maintenance costs and material wastage, optimising and extending the housing lifecycle, making this system an eternal solution.

Interchangeability and Compatibility
A key feature of the GT Series Eterna is its adaptability. Novon’s engineering team evaluated the existing components to identify those that could be reused, replaced, or refurbished. A custom bracket was designed to secure the new gear tray to the original mounting points, streamlining the installation process and maintaining the fitting’s original look. An aluminum louvre and specially engineered LED diffuser were used to replicate the appearance of traditional lighting while delivering the benefits of modern LED technology.

Challenges and Solutions
A major challenge in developing the GT Series Eterna was ensuring the new gear tray could be installed without compromising the integrity of the existing luminaires. Retaining the original suspension, mounting points, and DSI dimming system wiring required meticulous planning. Novon Lighting conducted on-site testing with prototype gear trays to gather feedback, refining the design to improve installation efficiency. This iterative approach, involving both contractors and client input, was instrumental in overcoming installation challenges.

Manufacturing Excellence
Novon Lighting’s advanced manufacturing facility in Western Sydney played a crucial role in the successful development of the GT Series Eterna. As a 100% Australian-owned and operated company with over 17 years of experience in LED lighting innovation, Novon’s 12,000-square-meter facility boasts state-of-the-art technology, including robotics, automation, and high-precision sheet metal fabrication capabilities. This allows Novon to maintain a sovereign supply chain and produce high-quality lighting solutions that meet stringent Australian standards. Sustainable practices, scalability, and environmental impact reduction are integral to Novon’s manufacturing ethos.