The innovative feature, included in Generation 4 Premium drivers from this month, is based on a unique algorithm. 

These values are accessible via NFC using the brand’s free 4 service App and allow users to understand the lifespan of the driver and its degradation rate accurately.
A low ageing rate indicates optimal utilisation and provides a clear picture of the component's longevity. Should a driver's degradation be high, the company can identify the causes and take measures to prolong its life, leading to less frequent replacements and reducing maintenance. 

The Lifetime Indicator gives benefits in maintenance efforts as activity can be based on actual needs rather than arbitrary schedules. This enables informed decisions on the reuse of drivers within the same building or in different luminaires, thereby minimising waste. 

Products can be kept in use for longer and unnecessary replacements can be avoided contributing directly to reduced expenditure for replacement parts and the associated labour costs. 

Tridonic says that not only does this approach offer economic benefits and helps to reduce embedded carbon and waste going into landfill, it also ensures that customers get the most out of their lighting products for as long as possible.

The company says that sustainability is a core value embedded in all aspects of its business. 

‘We recognise our responsibility to operate sustainably and assist our customers and their end users in achieving their sustainability objectives, including reducing waste, enhancing circularity, minimising maintenance requirements, and increasing energy efficiency. 

‘We are committed to eliminating the culture of discarding products before fulfilling their full lifetime and avoiding low-quality components that require frequent replacement. 

‘Sustainability drives our design philosophy, ensuring our high-quality, intelligent products last longer and provide users with crucial data about their lifespan and health. Our Cradle to Cradle drivers and modules ensure minimal environmental impact with improved material health, 10% fewer components and semiconductors and a subsequent reduction in our demand on natural resource raw materials.’