When precision, safety and visibility matter—especially at night or in sensitive environments—the right light can make all the difference. The Sunnex Tellus R/W is engineered for just that: its unique red-lens capability + white light adaptability make it a standout choice for ship-building bridges, train cabs, specialty emergency vehicles and more.
Built for Night Vision, Built for Performance
The Tellus R/W is not simply an LED task light—it’s specially designed “for application where night vision is critical.”
Here’s what sets it apart:
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White or red light selectable: You can switch between standard bright white light and low-impact red light, depending on your environment and visibility needs.
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Dimming down to ~2% intensity: This allows precise control so you avoid glare or excessive brightness in dark settings.
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Rugged construction: Durable aluminum lamp head, flexible gooseneck arm with vibration resistance—designed for mobile and high-vibration settings like vehicles or vessels.
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Vehicle-friendly supply voltage (12-24 V SELV) and multiple mounting options including table, wall, floor or custom.
Why the Red Lens Matters for Ship Building & Specialty Vehicles
In ship-building, vessel bridges and specialty vehicles (like emergency response units or armored transport), visibility is not just about lighting the space—it’s about maintaining situational awareness, avoiding night-vision impairment, and ensuring no sudden blinding occurs when someone steps outside or looks at ambient lighting. That’s where the red-lens feature shines:
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Reduced “see-outside” blinding effect: When an operator inside a darkened ship bridge or vehicle cabin uses red-light illumination, the contrast between inside and outside brightness is minimized. This helps prevent temporary blindness when looking outside—crucial when visibility and reaction time count.
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Maintaining night vision: Red light helps preserve the operator’s natural adaptation to darkness, allowing them to retain exterior vision better when switching between inside and outside environments.
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Special-vehicle advantage: For emergency vehicles (ambulance, fire rescue, SWAT, etc.), maintenance/troubleshooting at night, lighting under ambient red is less disruptive to crew members, avoids glare for driving, and supports rapid transition to exterior lighting.
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Ship-building & marine applications: On a ship’s bridge or in vessel cabins, the Tellus R/W supports tasks during low-light operations (night docking, bridge watches) while protecting bridge team vision when looking outside into dark sea/horizon or lit harbor environments.
Energy Efficiency + Durability—A Smart Investment
Beyond the specialized red/white lens capability, the Tellus R/W offers strong value by way of efficiency and build quality:
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Up to 90% energy savings versus halogen lighting.
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Long service life and low heat emission: ideal for enclosed cabins or tight spaces where heat and maintenance matter.
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Flexible mounting options and accessory compatibility (C-clamp, magnetic base, wall bracket, etc) make the Tellus easy to integrate into mixed-fleet vehicles or vessel consoles.
Why Choose Sunnex?
There are many lights on the market—but here’s why Sunnex stands out:
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Application-driven engineering: Sunnex knows vehicle, marine and industrial lighting environments deeply, so lights like the Tellus are purpose-built, not generic.
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Customization available: For unique vehicle or vessel builds (specialty vehicles, shipbuilder consoles, defense platforms), Sunnex offers customized versions of the Tellus to meet voltage, mounting, or environmental requirements.
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Proven track record: When you specify Sunnex, you’re choosing a brand with real system-level understanding—for vehicles, vessels and complex industrial environments.
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Quality, reliability and safety-first: From durable materials to precision mounting and night-vision safe lighting, Sunnex supports operator safety and operational efficiency.
Use Cases Worth Considering
Here are a few scenarios where the Tellus R/W is especially impactful:
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Ship bridge watch station: Mount the Tellus for console lighting. Use red-light mode during nighttime approach or mooring to prevent glare when looking through windows or outside monitor screens.
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Emergency-response vehicle interior: Use white-mode for pre-run checks, red-mode when en-route at night to preserve driver’s exterior vision and allow crew to adjust equipment without distracting ambient light.
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Mobile repair van or service truck: For night-time roadside repairs, switch to red mode when outside lighting conditions are bright, then toggle to white mode for close-up work.
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Train or transit vehicle cab: Operators often transition between cabin lighting and external tunnels/stops; the red-lens option helps minimize interior-to-exterior contrast and supports night-vision safety.
Similar Products
If you’re looking for a lighting solution without the red-lens option, Sunnex offers two excellent alternatives:
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SL3: The same dependable design and performance as the Tellus, but without the red-light capability—ideal for standard industrial or vehicle applications.
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SL1: A compact, lower-power version of the SL3 that delivers precise illumination in tighter spaces or for less demanding tasks.
Each model shares the same rugged build quality and flexible mounting options that Sunnex is known for, ensuring you get dependable performance no matter the environment.
Final Thought
If you’re looking for a lighting solution that does more than just “shine a bulb,” the Sunnex Tellus R/W delivers intelligent performance: energy efficiency, rugged build, flexible mounting, and the strategic advantage of red-lens night-vision safe lighting. Whether you’re outfitting a vessel bridge, a specialty vehicle fleet, or an industrial transport environment, the Tellus R/W is a smart specification choice.
Ready to get started? Contact Sunnex’s team today at 704-815-1250 | 800-445-7869 or Info@Sunnex.com for a quote on the Tellus R/W and explore how it can be integrated into your vehicle or vessel system.