The light effect you choose decides how quickly people notice a signal and how urgent it feels. A steady light says "this is the current status", while a sharp flash says "act now". This guide explains each Werma light effect, what it is best used for, and which Werma beacons we stock that offer it.
The light effect you choose decides how quickly people notice a signal and how urgent it feels. A steady light says "this is the current status", while a sharp flash says "act now". This guide explains each Werma light effect, what it is best used for, and which Werma beacons we stock that offer it.
Reliable signalling without interruptions
A permanent light stays on continuously, giving a constant visual signal. It is the natural choice for showing a status, such as a machine running or a process in progress, or for a standing warning that applies the whole time a condition exists.
Best for: continuous status indication and permanent warnings.
Regular light pulses for sustained signals
A blinking light switches on and off at a steady rhythm. It draws more attention than a permanent light without being as intrusive as a flash, so it suits a hazard or fault that persists for some time but doesn't need an immediate reaction.
Best for: ongoing hazards and conditions that need attention, but not urgently.
Intense light flashes for acute warnings
A flashing light produces short, intense bursts of light. The sudden brightness grabs attention straight away, which makes it the right effect for emergencies, immediate danger and any warning that needs people to react now.
Best for: urgent warnings, alarms and emergency signals.
Innovative signalling with stochastic flickering light
EVS uses a random, stochastic flicker pattern developed from neurobiological principles. Because the eye can't settle into a predictable rhythm, the signal keeps attracting attention instead of fading into the background, giving a very high level of visibility over long periods.
Best for: warnings that must stand out and stay noticed.
Combination of permanent light and blinking light
TwinLIGHT combines permanent light and blinking light in a single signalling element, and you can switch between the two. One beacon can show a steady status signal and then change to a blinking warning, so it suits applications that need both continuous signalling and a recurring visual warning.
Best for: one beacon for both normal status and a warning state.
Combination of flashing light and EVS light
TwinFLASH combines flashing light and EVS light in one beacon. Switch to intense flashes for an acute warning, or to the EVS flicker for sustained high attention. It can also be used as two escalation levels for the same alarm.
Best for: two warning levels, or both immediate and continuous attention.
360-degree signalling for maximum visibility
A rotating light sweeps around a full 360 degrees, so the signal is clearly visible from any direction. The effect is created either mechanically, with a rotating mirror or Fresnel lens around a light source, or electronically, by switching LEDs in sequence around the dome.
Best for: large or open areas where people approach from all sides.
A single signal element that can show several colours, such as red, yellow, green and blue, from one light source. Ideal for indicating changing status or switching to a warning colour. See the EvoSIGNAL Midi TriCOLOUR.
An LED element up to 20 times brighter than conventional LED lights. Its electronics drive the LED to maximum brightness for the ambient and operating temperature, for applications with the highest visibility demands.
The OmniVIEW calotte (dome) spreads light across a full 360 degrees, removing blind spots for complete coverage and optimised visibility.
| Light effect | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent | Steady, constant light | Ongoing status, a task or condition in progress |
| Blinking | Regular, even on/off pulses | Conditions that last a while but don't need an instant response |
| Flashing | Short, very bright flashes | Emergencies, immediate danger, urgent warnings |
| EVS | Random (stochastic) flickering | Highly noticeable warnings that hold attention |
| TwinLIGHT | Permanent and blinking in one unit | A status signal that can step up to a warning |
| TwinFLASH | Flashing and EVS in one unit | Two warning levels from one beacon |
| Rotating | Light sweeps around 360° | Visibility from every direction |
Browse the full Werma Signal Technology range, or contact our team on 03 9314 7877 or bnrsales@bnr.com.au and we'll help you pick the right beacon and light effect for your application.
