User Guide

The RDS Output Technology™, developed by Rigid Industries’ engineers,
requires a new way to measure projected light. Patent No. US D713,574 S
Continuous Arc Intensity™ (CAI) is the new way to measure intensity.
Since the array of LEDs are not pointing in the same direction, the SAE
methodology to measure intensity does not apply. We still measure
intensity, but it is spread over an arc at a constant intensity.
Continuous Arc Width™ (CAW) is the width of continuous intensity as
shown in the CAI. This is measured in degrees of light projected. For
example, the 54” light bar has a 46
º
spot beam.
Continuous Arc Distance™ (CAD) is the distance using SAE methodology
to measure .25 lux as max beam distance. The dierence? “Arc Distance” is
measured over the entire width of the CAI, not just the center of the beam.
RDS patented Technology
RDS ROOF MOUNTs RDS LED Grilles
2015 GMC
2500/3500 RDS
LED Grille Shown
Pg. 82
2014 Chevy
2500/3500 RDS Roof
Mount Shown
Pg. 90
Torture Tested and Approved
2012 & 2013 Baja 1000 Champion
Ballistic BJ Baldwin
CAW
CAD