See how the ballast and starting switch work to strike an arc in the lamp. A fluorescent lamp basically consists of a long glass gas discharge tube. Dimming incandescent lamps extends lamp life, so dimming fluorescent lamps. Mercury is an essential component of all fluorescent light bulbs, and. Lamp and ballast catalog osram sylvania see the world in a new light. Fluorescent lamps have applications in most areas of lighting, where they give longer lifetime and lower power consumption for equivalent light output compared. In the mid1930s when first fluorescent tube lights were introduced in the market, they were a total revelation. The ballast may be old and of unknown quality which could compromise the performance and life of the new led fixture. They contain a small amount of mercury and are filled with a small quantity of argon, a combination of argon and neon, or krypton gases. Compared to general service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, cfls use less power and have a longer rated life.
Areas dealt with include1 lighting fundamentals, 2 incandescent lamps, 3 incandescent lamp characteristics, 4 fluorescent lamps, 5 fluorescent lamp circuits, 6. Since 1990, osram sylvania has joined the lamp industry in reducing mercury content in total u. Like all fluorescent lamps, cfls contain mercury, which complicates their disposal. During operation, an electrical current passes through the lamp and the mercury is vaporized, producing ultraviolet light. Indoor lighting fixture accessories replacement parts. Fluorescent lamp technology ledvance offers a wide variety of fluorescent lamps in compact, linear, ubend, and circular types. A fluorescent lighting system usually uses more watts than the rated lamp wattage because the ballast also consumes power. Atx fe series nonmetallic fluorescent luminaires standard.
A comparative study on design and operation of fluorescent ijera. A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a lowpressure mercuryvapor gasdischarge lamp. For the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Buy products such as 4 pack circle 23 watt 100 watt cfl cool white light bulb, cfl 4100k, spiral medium base, cfl 100w equivalent light bulbs, ul listed at walmart and save. A fluorescent lamp, or fluorescent tube, is a lowpressure mercuryvapor gasdischarge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. After 45 years, our commitment continues to be about quality products, quality customer service, competitive prices and speed of delivery. The calculational targets of sections iiv are the following. All installation, inspection, and maintenance should be performed only with the entire circuit. Technical details 3 components for fluorescent lamps. On each side of the tube you will find a tungsten electrode. What are the functions of the components in a fluorescent lamp. Take the existing shunted lamp holders or tombstones out of the fluorescent lighting fixtures you want to upgrade. Fluorescent lamps require ballasts to provide the starting voltage and limit the electrical.
Electromagnetic interference caused by fluorescent. All are ul listed and backed by levitons limited warranty. An electric current in the gas energizes mercury vapor which delivers ultraviolet radiation through discharge process and the ultraviolet radiation causes the phosphor coating of the lamp inner wall to radiate visible light. Compact fluorescent lights, cfls, are fluorescent tubes bent in half like a letter u or bent into the shape of incandescent bulbs in a swirl. The purpose of making this conversion is to combat the rising energy and maintenance costs that are taking its toll upon the profits of commercial and industrial businesses. A preheat fluorescent lamp starter automatic starting switch. From electrical contractors to vending machine companies, to original equipment manufacturers, to homeowners, we routinely meet the needs of a broad customer base with our variety of fluorescent light fixture parts, fluorescent light bulb holders, lamps socket replacement parts and fluorescent light socket types. With over 5,000 different lighting parts in our electronic catalog, you are sure to find the lamp parts you need. Electronic fluorescent lamp ballast stmicroelectronics. Color rendering index cri the measure of a light source to render color correctly. Tungsten electrodes or cathode to boil off electrons and low pressure mercury vapor that emits a uv photon when struck by electrons 3. Sep 11, 2018 there are three parts in any fluorescent lamp system. However, nema fluorescent lamp manufacturers recommend that lamps should be operated at full output overnight approximately 12 hours as a part of the commissioning process whenever visual instabilities become apparent or to avoid the situation with.
Increased safety order using catalog numbering guide below or select catalog number from tables on following pages. Using shunted lamp holders or tombstones when led retrofitting can damage the bulbs or the fixture itself. The flourescent bulbs and rubber handles offer the most robust and rugged features that provide you with the safety, durability and reliability you expect from a woodhead hand lamp. Lamp holders include incandescent medium base and specialty sizes and fluorescent lamp holders, in addition to a large line of porcelain lamp holders including pulserated mogulbase products and an extensive selection of devices for highintensity lamps. Anderson developed many improvements in the fluorescent lamp. Just like languages, some light part numbers can be extremely hard to translate and understand. The most common fluorescent lamp is the hot cathode. The fcc rules and regulations, part 18, subpart c defines the limits for electronic fluorescent lighting ballasts for conducted. The bulbs themselves also last a lot longer10,000 to 20,000 hours versus 1,000 hours for a typical incandescent. This action is part of the national electrical manufacturers association nema lamp labeling initiative, the purpose of which is to guide users of lighting productsvia internet or telephoneto appropriate contacts regarding disposal of. When the lamp first turns on, the path of least resistance is through the bypass circuit, and across the starter switch.
Compact fluorescent bulbs are made of glass tubes filled with gas and a small amount of mercury. Jul 17, 2017 using the dropin tube for the fluorescent lighting retrofit will leave the old ballast in place. Glass envelope containing inert neon or argon or other gas and internally c. Converting fluorescent lights into led fixtures that are maintenancefree and highly efficient requires an led conversion kit or an led dropin tube. Fluorescent lamp technology overview osram sylvania. The classic fluorescent lamp design, which has fallen mostly by the wayside, used a special starter switch mechanism to light up the tube. The tube is then finally sealed at low pressure with two filament electrodes each at its both ends. Start it up how fluorescent lamps work howstuffworks. These lighting parts are used to replace broken parts, protect components and installations against dust and damage, and restore electrical function to a fixture.
Lithonia lighting, replacement parts, lithonia lighting. Ballast ignitor or filament starter in the fluorescent tube, it acts as a dual radio type capacitive element, with a different characteristic, than neon. This guide will explain how to convert fluorescent light fixtures to led to optimize energy efficiency. Replace the shunted lamp holders or tombstones with a nonshunted variety. The basic principles of the most commonly used lamp types and. Our focus has been on providing energy efficient and long life t8, t5, and cf lamps, enabling endusers to take advantage of. Policy memo about contractors as cogenerators of universal waste lamps pdf 1 pp, 32. This guide covers fluorescent lamps, including compact fluorescent bulbs, ballasts and. Print and pdf copies are available to the public for purchase. When one of these components malfunctions, replacement is usually the answer. The internal phosphor coating inside the bulb transforms ultraviolet energy created inside the lamp into light. Components of the fluorescent lighting system fluorescent lighting systems contain two or three physical components depending on the fixture class.
Most cfls are designed to replace incandescent lamps and fit into most existing light fixtures. An electric current in the gas excites mercury vapor, which produces shortwave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the lamp to glow. Feb 03, 2014 for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Traditional fluorescent lights have tubes shaped into straight cylinders. Diffuser clip, compatible with lithonia litepuff lenses. Our product catalogs provide specifications on the wide range of sylvania branded offerings. Fluorescent lamps are significantly more efficacious than incandescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps are cylindrical glass tubes that are coated on the inside with phosphors.
A5 introduction compact fluorescent lamp cfl cfls are singleended t4 and t5 lamps that are bent to form a compact shape. There three classes of fluorescent lighting systems are. Fluorescent lamps are about 2 to 4 times as efficient as incandescent lamps at producing light at the wavelengths that are useful to humans. Compact fluorescent lamps cfl a compact fluorescent lamp cfl, also known as a compact fluorescent light or energy saving light, is a type of fluorescent lamp. Thus, they run cooler for the same effective light output. A fluorescent lamp is a low weight mercury vapour lamp that uses fluorescence to deliver visible light. Explore our philips catalog of led lamps, tubes, controls, and electronics. Screwin cfls have an integral ballast with a screw base for easy replacement of. But generally, there is a structure that linear fluorescent light bulbs follow. From controlled environments of a data center to the demanding continuity of the power grid. People were amazed to see their houses and offices lit as brightly as cool daylight. Zone 1 and 2 21 and 22 ii 2 gd ip6667 ik10 atx fe series nonmetallic fluorescent luminaires standard and emergency battery backup. In most vacuum lamps, an active material known as a getter is applied to the filament or leads during manufacture to reduce residual gas pressure and to clear up the atmosphere when the. Emi requirements for electronic ballasts electronic devices sold in the united states must comply with the federal communications commission standards.
Fluorescent light fixtures are a mainstay in many homes and businesses. All are designed and manufactured to the highest possible standards to best suit your lighting application requirements and all are backed by the sylvania brand, an industry leader in lighting solutions for over a century. Hubbell serves the needs of customers in a variety of market applications. In neon lights, the tubes are bent to form graphics or words. Read on to learn how led retrofitting is a simple diy project. Purchase the correct amount of nonshunted lamp holders before you begin the process of converting fluorescent to led. Reach out to our local contact center for questions or inquiries and find out where to buy lighting products from a nearby distributor or partner. Woodhead sales industrial duty flourescent hand lamps. Animation shows the circuit of the first kind of fluorescent lamp called the preheat. Fluorescent continued energy and cost use for more information refer to wattage. Compact fluorescent lamps cfls come in a variety of sizes and shapes including a twintube integral, b and c tripletube integral, d integral model with casing that reduces glare, e modular circline and ballast, and f modular quadtube and ballast.
Ideal for task ligting applications, flourescent hand lamps offer bright, diffuse illumination from 900 to 3150 lumens and still remain cool to the touch. Linear fluorescent light bulbs fit into that group of complicated products to read. The intensity of light produced at the center of a reflector lamp, expressed in candelas. Its inner surface is coated with phosphorous and is filled with an inert gas, generally argon, with a trace of mercury. Converting your old fluorescent fixtures to work with led bulbs is a smart choice. Lithonia lighting c 240 120 mbe 2inko 4foot 2 lamp t12 fluorescent ceiling fixture, 120 volts, 40 watts, damp listed, white. Lighting replacement parts are used to repair or enhance the utility of light fixtures. We cater to lighting showrooms, lamp stores, antique shops, and funeral homes, as well as the doityourselfer. Compact fluorescent lamps 107 fluorescent lamps 129 ballasts and led power supplies 171. This could also pose a safety issue due to high voltage. Pdf fluorescent lamp modelling and electronic ballast design by. Compact fluorescent bulbs are made of glass tubes filled with gas.
Fluorescent lamp and working principle of fluorescent lamp. Our focus has been on providing energy efficient and long life t8, t5, and cf lamps, enabling endusers to take advantage of utility rebates to lower the initial costs to install. Before the 1960s, fourpin thermal starters and manual switches were used. If more than one device is operated with a single key during push operation, asynchronous behaviour can occur, which will require manual resynchronisation. This ionised vapour radiates light in the ultra violet part of the spectrum, which is converted to visible light by a fluorescent coating on the inside of the tube. Mar 15, 2020 a fluorescent lamp has changed over electrical energy into useful light energy to a great deal more proficiently than incandescent lamps. Home satco is a leading supplier of lighting products, with solutions for nearly every lighting market across the commercial, residential and industrial landscape. There are three parts in any fluorescent lamp system. A manualreset cutout starter cuts itself out of the circuit if the lamp fails. It doesnt help that each manufacturer speaks a different dialect. What are the functions of the components in a fluorescent. Color of the light produced depends on the composition of the phosphors. The most pivotal part of a fluorescent fixture is the ballast. Anderson was a professor at rensselaer polytechnic institute and employee of general electric with 27 patents 1970 1992 related to lamp technology.
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