Lighting & Indication

RS offers an extensive assortment of displays and optoelectronic devices including high brightness LEDs, flashlights, beacons, bulbs, and more. They're available in all colors as well as cool, warm, and neutral white.

We also have IR and UV emitters, detectors, transceivers, and optocouplers. So, you can rest assured you'll find the solutions that cover all your lighting and indication needs. Our selection features industry-leading brands - including our very own RS PRO - and you can guarantee that all our optoelectronics have been expertly manufactured to deliver premium, reliable performance.

Whether it's an LED indicator light, a power alert, a lamp socket or anything else you need, we're confident you'll find it here. To make your search easier, you can browse by category and filter by manufacturer. Read on to find out more about our lighting and indication products, their various uses and why you can count on us as your trusted supplier.

What types of optoelectronic products are available?

Our range of optoelectronic devices covers every aspect of lighting and indication. Examples include:

• Beacons: Typically combined with sirens, beacons are often used as part of a warning system to alert staff and visitors to a potential problem with a piece of equipment or machinery. They may also be used to alert others to the presence of a moving vehicle, or even to denote a shift change in some industrial settings.
• Flashlights: These can be for domestic or professional use and are ideal for working in dark, gloomy conditions or in confined spaces. Our selection includes mini and rechargeable torches plus headlamps and light bars, so you'll be able to see everything you need with clarity.
• Light towers: Frequently found in the construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors, light towers can give an instant indication as to a machine's status or its stage of operational sequence. The colored bulbs each represent a different message, so those using the equipment know which action to take.
• Lighting: Our extensive range includes components, design kits, strips, dimmers, drivers, and more. We have products that are suitable for a wide scope of applications, and you can filter to refine your search and find the lighting which matches your specifications.
• Panel mount LEDs: These are fixed to control panels and can be used to indicate if there is a problem with the electrical circuitry of machinery or equipment. This means the operator can immediately cease work before assessing and fixing the issue.

The above are just some examples of our optoelectronic devices - you can browse the full range below.

Why do you need indicator lights and other optoelectronics?

There could be any number of reasons why you might need optoelectronics. Common examples include:

• Warning: To alert operators and others that there is a malfunction with a system or piece of equipment. Or, to make sure people are aware of potential hazards, such as moving vehicles.
• Safety: The proper installation and use of indicator lights and other devices means the risk to anyone's physical health and wellbeing should be kept to a minimum.
• Illumination: Working in conditions where visibility is poor can make life difficult, and can create health and safety risks. The appropriate lighting should solve these issues.
• Monitoring: Lighting and indication systems can help to reassure operators that their equipment is working as expected, and that no faults have been detected.
• Automation: The likes of photocontrols can be coupled with lighting solutions to ensure that work areas are automatically illuminated once the natural light fades beyond a certain level. This helps to remove the potential for human error.

Why choose RS for your lighting and indication solutions?

Our selection of indication lights, panel mount LEDs, flashlights, lenses, and more spans thousands of products. So, we're confident you'll find what you need when you come to RS.

All our devices have been expertly engineered by the world's premier brands - and the only thing that matches their quality is the level of our customer service. We're also proud to call ourselves the leading authorized distributor of electrical components in North America.

So, if you have any questions about lighting and indication, get in touch with a member of our friendly, efficient team. And you can always head to our expert hub, which is packed full of useful tips, advice, and guidance across a huge variety of subjects.