Industrial Fluorescent - Dickman Supply

Instant On/Off and Occupancy Sensors
Fluorescent systems can be used with occupancy sensors to provide instant on/off capabilities to maximize energy savings.
When using T8 lamps and occupancy sensors, Cooper Lighting industrial fluorescent luminaires use only softer starting
“program start” ballasts to minimize damage to the lamp. Under frequent on/off cycles, program start ballasts will dramatically
extend lamp life over “instant start” ballasts.
Metalux integral Occupancy Sensors
are available in Aisle or 360°
distributions.
T8 or T5HO?
If your facility currently has T8 or T5HO lamps installed, the decision on lamp choice may be easy and allow for inventory
consolidation. Both lamp types provide excellent performance but the attributes of each lamp type vary. Selection of lamp
type is an important consideration. The following operating characteristics should be considered when making the selection:
Fluorescent High Bay System Comparison
First Costs
Lamp Replacement Costs
Lumens Per Watt
Application Heights
Ambient Environments
Frequency of Starts
Ballasts Light Level
Flexibility
Luminaires in Comparison
HRS/LAMP LIFE
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T8 Lighting Systems T5HO Lighting Systems
Similar within ranges to T5 systems with lower lamp costs offset
by larger luminaire sizes.
Lower cost lamps offset with higher quantity
for similar light output
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Suitable in wide ranges. Lower lumen output T8’s ideal
for lower mounting heights below 15' and less ideal in
mounting heights above 30'.
Dependent on luminaire. T8 systems achieve maximum output
in 78°F (25°C) ambient environments. Starting temperature
ranges as low as 0°F (-18°C) dependent on manufacturer of
lamp, ballast, age of lamps and luminaire design
Standard T8 systems with instant start ballasts and frequent
on/off cycles can dramatically reduce lamp life. Program
Start T8 ballasts should be specified when used with high
occurrence of on/off cycles.
Lamp Life Comparison
15 min. 30 min. 1 hr. 3 hr. 12 hr. Continuous
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Similar within ranges to T8 systems with higher lamp costs offset
by smaller luminaire sizes.
Higher cost lamps offset with lower required quantity
for similar light output
Suitable in wide ranges. Higher output T5HO lamps ideal for higher
mounting heights where higher lumen values allow for a reduced
number of lamps.
Dependent on luminaire. T5HO systems achieve maximum output
in 95°F (35°C) ambient environments. Starting temperature
ranges as low as -20°F (-29°C) dependent on manufacturer of
lamps, ballast, age of lamps and luminaire design
Standard Program Start ballasted systems ideal for frequent starts
and with use of occupancy sensors.
Offered in multiple light output ranges typically from
71% to 115% of rated lamp life output allowing for
flexibility in application without changing lamp type. Currently offered in fixed Light output ranges.
Metalux 2HB632/PLUS using (6) 80+CRI T8 lamps with
High Output ballasts.
Metalux I5455 using (4) T5HO 80+CRI lamps.
Net Lumens: 17100 Wattage: 221 Net Lumens: 17600 Wattage: 229
Program Start Ballasts
Instant Start Ballasts
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