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Lamp Guide 2001

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Contents
Page

A Review of lamps

Families of lamps

Lamp selection

Principal characteristics

Efficacy

Light output

Colour appearance

Colour rendering

Service period

Basis of lamp selection

Lamp prefixes and codes

Operating positions and starting

Lamp standards

5
6 7
7
8

Common lamp caps

10 11

Lamp characteristics and applications

1219

Tubular Fluorescent lamps

1213

Compact Fluorescent lamps

1415

Metal Halide lamps

16

High Pressure Sodium lamps

17

Low Pressure Sodium lamps

18

High Pressure Mercury lamps

18

Induction lamps

18

LEDs

19

Filament lamps (Tungsten Halogen)

19

Filament lamps (GLS and Reflector)

19

High Frequency operation (including Induction)

20

Lamps and the environment

2122

Useful lamp data

2324

Lamp service period

25

Planned lamp replacement

26

Questions and answers

27

Useful information

28

LIF Lamp Guide

Fourth edition 2001. Editor Richard Forster I Eng MILE MCIBSE MSLL

Lighting Industry Federation

The Lighting Industry Federation is a trade association representing British
manufacturers of lighting equipment. Its members design and manufacture
electric lamps, luminaires, lampholders, low-voltage lighting, emergency
lighting, road lighting, control gear and equipment associated with lighting,
within the European Community and other parts of the world.
Most lamp types associated with the general lighting within and around
buildings can be used in different applications. Consequently the classification
and description of lamps is based on how the lighting is generated and not by
end usage. This Guide offers a survey of lamp types to enable the suitability
of different lamps to be judged against lighting needs of specific situations.
Detailed information about individual lamps is available from lamp manufacturer
members of the Lighting Industry Federation (see page 28).

Energy Efficient Lighting

Lamp Efficacy Im/W

One aspect of good lighting is the prudent use of electrical energy. The lighting
industry has a long record of continuous improvement in the efficiency of
lamps, control gear and luminaires. The following graph shows the
improvement in light output for given electrical power during the last fifty years.
Note that luminous efficiency is markedly different for different lamp types.

200

LP Sodium

150

HP Sodium

Metal Halide
Fluorescent
100

50

Filament
LED
Year

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

2000

A review of lamps

The LIF Lamp Guide has been compiled by the Lighting Industry Federation to help
users in the choice of appropriate types of lamps for lighting commercial, institutional
and industrial installations (special lamps, such as for vehicle and photographic use
have not been included).
The principal types of lamps are reviewed within the LIF Lamp Guide and their different
characteristics are explained. It is important to understand the various lamp
characteristics not only when dealing with new installations, but also when older
installations are up-dated to an improved lighting standard or in order to save energy.
Good lighting, using the latest lamps and luminaires, can pay for itself in reduced
running costs as well as improving working conditions.
NB. The LIF Lamp Guide is only intended to help users make their initial decisions.
Once more precise technical information is required (e.g. up-to-date values of light
output) it is essential to consult the latest technical literature from LIF lamp
manufacturers.

Families of lamps
There are ten principal families of lamps, according to the manner of light emission.

Low Pressure
Sodium

Tungsten
Filament
Light
Emitting
Diode

High Pressure
Mercury
Induction
(Mercury, Sodium
and Sulphur)

Metal
Halide

Tungsten
Halogen

High Pressure
Sodium

Low Pressure
Compact
Mercury
Fluorescent Tube
(Fluorescent Tube)

Notes:
1. Fluorescent lamps incorporate a low pressure Mercury discharge but the majority of the light output is from
the fluorescence of the phosphors which coat the inside of the glass.
2. High pressure discharge lamps are sometimes known as High Intensity Discharge lamps (HID).
3. The Pressure of the High Pressure Sodium Lamps is less than one atmosphere, but they are so called to
distinguish them from Low Pressure Sodium Lamps.
4. Many lamps require separate control gear, but some compact fluorescent and Induction lamps incorporate
integral control gear.

Lamp selection

Principal characteristics
When lamp types are being selected for a new installation, the following are the principal
characteristics which should be taken into consideration:
1
2
3

Colour appearance and colour rendering

Efficacy and light output
Service period

Other characteristics include:

shape, need for control gear, starting and restarting time, operating position, effect of
ambient temperature, relative cost (initial and running), accessibility.

Colour rendering
Coloured objects require light that falls on them to contain components that will faithfully
reproduce the correct colour. A degree of fidelity for colour reproduction is given by the
colour rendering index (CRI), on a scale of 0-100. The higher the number means the better
the reproduction of colour. See Fig 2 page 9.

Colour appearance
The colour temperature of a lamp is given in Kelvin and this figure indicates whether the
lamp has a warm (below 3000K) intermediate (3500K) or cool (above 4000K) appearance and
effect. The colour appearance of a lamp (including colour temperature) is no guide to its
colour rendering.
For all fluorescent and discharge lamps the term Correlated Colour Temperature is used but
this is only an approximation and not an accurate numerical reference. For example two
fluorescent lamps may be given the same CCT by different manufacturers but this does not
ensure they will appear the same colour.

Efficacy
Luminous efficacy is the ratio of light output (lumens) to lamp power (Watts). For lamps
operating on separate control gear total circuit power should be included in calculations of
overall efficacy.

Luminous flux
The quantity of light (lumens) emitted by the lamp measured under standardised conditions.
For fluorescent and discharge lamps, the initial value is measured after 100 hours of
operation.

Service period
This is the average life for filament lamps, or the time after which lamps should be changed
for fluorescent and discharge lamps.See page 25.

Basis of lamp selection

Lighting design guidance may be obtained from the various publications issued by the
Society of Light and Lighting. Subject to their recommendations (illumination level, colour
rendering, reduction of glare etc.) preference should be given to lamps with an efficacy as
high as possible. The chart (Fig.3 page 9) indicates the ranges of efficacies available for
common lamps of each family. Nevertheless, the fact that there are so many lamp types
indicates that they all have their applications.
For England and Wales Part L of the Building Regulations includes the conservation of power
including lighting. The Approved Document associated with Part L sets out specific
methods as to how lighting should be assessed for ordinary interior situations. A revision to
Part L has been drafted and The Building Regulations are scheduled for amendment in 2001.

Lamp prefixes and codes

Tubular fluorescent lamps

High Pressure Sodium lamps

ILCOS = International Lamp Coding

System. BS IEC 62131 Second
edition 1998/99.

Filament lamps

(non-exhaustive list)

Proprietary Codes

ILCOS Code

Description of lamp(s)

GLS

IA
IB
IN

Large incandescent >45mm

Compact incandescent 45mm
Other (non-reflector)

IRR

Reflector, normal R bulb

PAR

IPAR

Normal PAR reflector

TH

HS
HD

Single ended Tungsten Halogen

Double ended Tungsten Halogen

HS
HD

Single ended general display/misc.

Double ended general display/misc.

MR

HR
HM
HR_S
HM_S

Dichroic reflector Tungsten Halogen

Metal reflector Tungsten Halogen
Self shielded dichroic reflector
Self shielded metal reflector

MCF

FD

Double capped switch start (ss)

MCFE

FD

Silicone coated starterless and ss

MCFA

FD

Earth striped,starterless and ss

MCFR

FDR

As MCF with internal reflector

T2

7mm nominal diameter

T5

FD

16mm nominal diameter

T8

FD

26mm nominal diameter

T12

FD
FS

38mm nominal diameter

Single capped, including circles and Us

Circle

FSC
FSD
FSG
FSM
FSQ

Single
Single
Single
Single
Single

2D

FSS
FSD

Single cap, Square shaped

Single cap, U shaped

LU_/D, NAV E, SHP,

SE

Single ended lamps with elliptical bulb

with diffuse coating

SON, SON-E

SC

Single ended lamps with clear elliptical

bulb

LU_/T, NAV T, SHP-T, SON-T

ST

Single ended lamps with tubular clear

bulb

LU_/HO/D, NAV E_SUPER

SHP-S, SON-S, SON-PLUS

SE

cap circular shaped

cap Dual shaped (2 limbed)
cap, Globular
cap, Multi limbed (eg 6 limbed)
cap, Quad shaped (4 limbed)

Single ended lamps with elliptical bulb

with diffuse coating and increased
efficacy and life

LU_/HO/T, NAV T_SUPER

SHP-TS, SON-T-PLUS

ST

Single ended lamps with tubular clear

bulb and increased efficacy and life

LU_/CL/E, NAV E DELUXE

SHP HCRI, SON COMFORT
SON DL

SEM

Single ended lamps with elliptical bulb

diffuse coating and improved colour.
SONMF Mercury free

LU_/CL/T, NAV T DELUXE,

SHP HCRI, SON T COMFORT,
SDW-T

STM, STH

Single ended lamps with tubular clear bulb

and improved colour
SONTMF Mercury free
High Pressure Sodium lamps continued on next page

LUH_/D/EZ, NAV E, NAV T

SHX, SON-H

SEQ/STQ

Single ended lamps for replacement in

high pressure mercury equipment

Citylight DS

SEM

Single ended lamp with high and low

power settings

LU_/-/SBY/T, LU_/_/SBY/D,
SHP Twinarc, SHP-T
Twinarc SON EXTRA

SE_/T, ST_/T

Single ended lamps with two arc tubes to

give hot restrike and longer life capability

LU_/TD, NAV TS, SON TD

SD

Double ended clear lamps

LU_/RFL, NAV R, SON R

SR

Lamps with internal reflector

SOX

LS

Single capped lamps with "U" shaped arc

tube.

SOX-E

LSE

E type with increased efficiency

SOX-PLUS

LSE

E type with increased life

MBF, H, HPL-N, HQL,

HSL-BW

QE

Single capped lamps with elliptical bulb

and diffuse coating

MBFSD, H_DX,
HPL COMFORT,
HQL DE LUXE, HSL-SC

QE

Single capped lamps with elliptical bulb

and warmer diffuse coating

MBFR, H_R, HPLRN,

HQL-R, HSR-BW

QR

Single capped lamps with internal

reflector

MBTF, MBTFR, HML,

HSB-BW, HWL

QB, QBR

Single capped lamps with integral

filament self ballasting

MBI_/T/, MBI_/TX/
ARC_/T/ G12, HQI-T, HSI-T

MT

Single ended two pin capped lamps with

Quartz arc tube

CMH/TC/UVC/U,
CMH/T/UVC/U, CDM-TC,
CDM-T, HCI-TC, HCI-T

MT

Single ended two pin capped lamps with

Ceramic arc tube

HSI-TD_UVS, MBIL_MHN-TD,
MHW-TD, SPL/_/L

MN

Double ended lamps. Those with UVC and

UVS in their designations have low
radiated UV

CMH/TD/UVC/U, CDM-TD,
HCI-TS

MD

Double ended lamps with Ceramic arc tube

HPI, MBI, KRC_/E, HPI, HQI-E

CDMTT

MC

Single capped elliptical clear bulb.

Good colour rendering.

MBID, MBIF, KRC_/D, HQI-E

CDMET

ME

Single capped elliptical bulb with diffuse

coating. Good colour rendering

MS, MVR, MXR

MW

Single capped elliptical bulb with either clear

or diffuse coating. Moderate colour
rendering

MBI, KRC_/T, SPL_/T, HQI T

MT

Single capped tubular clear bulb. Good

colour rendering

CMH/PAR/UVC, CDM-R

MPAR

Sealed beam reflector with Ceramic arc tube

CSI_G38, SPL_G38

MR

PAR 64 reflector lamps with G38 base

Lamp suffixes and codes

Supplementary coding data to indicate
operating positions and starting.

Low Pressure
Sodium lamps

Description of lamp(s)

High Pressure Mercury

ILCOS Code

Metal Halide Lamps

Proprietary Codes

Code letter

Function

/U
/V
/H
/HR
/BD
/BDH

Universal, often not marked

Operation in vertical plane
Operation in horizontal plane
Hot restrike
Operated cap (base) down
Operated cap (base) down to
horizontal
Operated cap (base) up
Operated cap (base) up to
horizontal
Operated vertical cap (base) up
Operated vertical cap (base) up
with internal starting device
(Note internal or external starting
device symbol)
Protected arc tube or bulb
Position indexed lamp cap

/BU
/BUH
/VBU
/BUS

/P
/p

The ILCOS code also has supplementary

information code detail which depending on the
complexity chosen can indicate similar
information plus items such as cap (base) and
dimensions (see BS IEC 61231 for details).

Lamp standards

LIF members and staff participate in the drafting and revision of International,
European and British Standards and participate in schemes for independent
assurance of quality.
The following table lists the principal lamp standards. The safety standards
have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities and thus
compliance with these standards is the best method, where relevant, of giving
assurance that the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC
amended by 93/68/EEC) and the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC amended by
92/31/EEC) have been attained.
In many instances modern lighting product standards and revisions are drafted
in the IEC and parallel voted both internationally and in Europe (CENELEC). This
has speeded the process of publishing new standards and revising/updating
existing standards. This has allowed BSI standards to also have enhanced
publication/revision capability and the adoption by IEC of the 5 digit standard
number used by CENELEC has simplified the cross referencing of relevant
international, regional and national standards.

IEC, EN, BS EN
Standard number

Category Safety
or Performance

Description

Comment

55015

Safety

EMC emission. Limits and measurements

Applies to EN60968 lamps

60061

Safety

Lamp caps and gauges

Parts 1,3 & 4

60064

Performance

Tungsten filament lamps (GLS)

60081

Performance

Tubular fluorescent lamps, double capped

60188

Performance1

High pressure mercury lamps

60192

Performance

Low pressure Sodium lamps

60357

Safety &

Performance

Tungsten Halogen lamps (non-vehicle)

60432-1

Safety

Tungsten filament lamps (GLS)

60432-2

Safety

Tungsten Halogen lamps (GLS types)

60662

Performance1

High pressure Sodium lamps

60901

Performance

Single capped fluorescent lamps

60968

Safety

Compact fluorescent with integral control gear

60969

Performance

Compact fluorescent with integral control gear

60983

Performance

61167

Performance

61195

Safety

Tubular fluorescent lamps, double capped

61199

Safety

Single capped fluorescent lamps

61547

Safety

EMC immunity. Limits and measurements

61549

Safety &

62035
1

See 60432-2

Miniature filament lamps

1

Metal Halide lamps

Performance

Miscellaneous lamps

Safety

High Intensity Discharge lamp safety

Use this standard for safety assessments until EN 62035 is published.

Applies to EN60968 lamps

(IEC draft at 3/98)

Colour Rendering Index

Clear blue sky

Colour Rendering Group

10,000
100

1a. Wherever accurate colour matching is

required,e.g. colour printing inspection
1a

90

9,000

1b

80

1b. Wherever accurate colour judgements are

necessary or good colour rendering is required
for reasons of appearance, e.g. shops and
other commercial premises
2. Wherever moderate colour rendering is required

8,000

Overcast sky
7,000
60

3. Wherever colour rendering is of little significance

but marked distortion of colour is unacceptable

Metal Halide

6,000
Noonday sun

Triphosphor
Fluorescent
Tubes
40

5,000

4. Where colour rendering is of no importance and

marked distortion of colour is acceptable

4,000

Fig 2 General Colour Rendering

Index (CRI) and Colour Rendering
Groups for typical applications.

20

3,000
HP Sodium
Sodium

100

2,000
90

Fig 1 Correlated Colour

Temperature (CCT) for
some lamps

80

60

Light Sources

Induction Lamp (GL)

Compact Fluorescent

HP Mercury

GLS

10

Fig 3 Comparative Efficacies

of Light Sources.

White SON

20

Tungsten Halogen

30

Triphosphor Fluorescent Tubes

40

Metal Halide

50

Halophosphate Fluorescent Tubes

Efficacy Lm/W

70

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Common lamp caps

excluding vehicle and photographic lamps

Dimensions in mm Drawings not to scale

E14

E27

E40

S14s

S14d

B22d

B15d

GX16d

Fa4

R7s-7

G4

G9

G53

GY6.35

GY4

GU4

GX5.3

GU5.3

GU10

GZ10

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24

24
24

24

24

G24d-1

G24d-2

G24d-3

24

23

G23
24

24

G24q-1

G24q-3
11

23

11

GX24d-2

24

24

24

G24q-2

GX24d-1

GX24q-1
10

24

24

GX24q-3

GX24q-2

GX24d-3

GX24q-4

10

23
8.5

4.3
5

2G7

2G11

W4.3 x 8.5

2G10
10

13

13

13

13

2G13

Fa6

G5

G13

G10q

2GX13

8.5

22

BY22d

12

Fc2

G8.5

G12

12

PG12-3

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Lamp characteristics and

applications Drawings on pages 12-19 not to scale
Tubular fluorescent lamps (ILCOS F)
OPERATING POSITION

Any

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Prompt

RESTARTING

Prompt

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

27006500

COLOUR RENDERING

5098

The light output comes from phosphors that convert energy from a low pressure
mercury discharge. Colour temperature and colour rendering are determined by the
phosphor mix coated on the inside of the tube.

Choice of length and rating

For new installations or major refurbishments the recently introduced 16mm diameter
(T5) range of fluorescent lamps should be used as it offers higher efficacy and reduce
luminaire size.
For replacement lamps in existing installations the old technology argon filled T12
(38mm dia) tubes are gradually being discontinued. The modern range of krypton filled
triphosphor 26mm diameter (T8) tubes should be the first choice for both switch-start
and high frequency circuits. These lamps are more energy efficient, improve LOR of
many luminaires from their higher light output and as such offer long term cost savings.
In addition they provide better colour rendering, improved lumen maintenance and
longer life.

Other types
Other types of fluorescent tube are the new T5 ring lamps, offering the same benefits
as the linear T5 types but in a circular format. Ultra-slim 7mm diameter (T2) lamps are
available for special applications where unobtrusive light sources are required e.g.
under shelf lighting, picture lighting and display cabinet lighting.

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The following table shows a selection from the principal white colours, to
demonstrate the relation between colour appearance and colour rendering, and
to show the systems of proprietary colour names.
For the latest ranges of colours it is essential to consult the up-to-date
catalogues of individual lamp manufacturers.

Colour Appearance

Northlight (6000-6500K)

Triphosphor

Multi-phosphor

Colour rendering Group

Colour rendering Group

1b

1a

Colour 865
Lumilux Plus ECO 860
Luxline Plus ECO 860
Polylux XL 860

Colour 965

Daylight (5000-5500K)
Cool White (4000K)

Intermediate (3500K)

Warm White (3000K)

Very Warm (2700K)

Colour 840
Lumilux Plus ECO 840
Luxline Plus ECO 840
Polylux XL 840
Colour 835
Lumilux Plus ECO 835
Luxline Plus ECO 835
Polylux XL 835
Colour 830
Lumilux Plus ECO 830
Luxline Plus ECO 830
Polylux XL 830
Colour 827
Lumilux Plus ECO 827
Luxline Plus ECO 827
Polylux XL 827

Selection of colours
Colour appearance is largely a matter of taste. The general
preference is to use cool colours for a business-like
atmosphere (e.g. in offices, factories, shops), and warm
colours for a social atmosphere (e.g. in restaurants and the
home).
Colour rendering depends upon the application. For most
applications, and especially in offices, triphosphor lamps
(Group 1b) offer the optimum combination of high efficacy,
good colour rendering, slow depreciation and suitability for
enclosed luminaires.

Colour 950
Lumilux De Luxe 950
Colour 940
Lumilux De Luxe 940
Polylux Deluxe 940

Colour 930
Lumilux De Luxe 930
Polylux Deluxe 930

For applications requiring high fidelity colour rendering (e.g.

art galleries), multiband lamps (Group 1a) offer the highest
colour rendering, with a small sacrifice in efficacy.
Other phosphors
The halophosphates, Group 3 lamps, are still made, mainly
for use in packs of luminaire and lamp. They do not have the
favourable characteristics of the triphosphor lamps.
In addition to white lamps, many special fluorescent lamps
are available for example for use in aquaria, food display and
photocopiers.

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
Compact fluorescent lamps (ILCOS FS)
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) have the characteristics and advantages of linear
fluorescent lamps, but with compact size. Lamp designers have been able to fold the
discharge path while retaining high efficacy. The phosphors used are triphosphors. New
lamps are frequently introduced, and it is essential to consult the catalogues of LIF
lamp manufacturers. This Guide explains the variety of CFLs. The two main groups are:
CFLs External Control Gear, and CFLs Integral Control Gear.
Colour temperature (K) _
Colour rendering (CRI) _

27006000K
8298

CFLs External Control Gear

These lamps make possible the design of new compact, energy efficient luminaires.
High Frequency control gear is now available integrated into CFL lampholders, making
luminaire conversion from GLS to CFL a relatively simple operation.
Two pin lamps have an integral starter, and require a separate ballast. Four pin lamps
require separate control gear and starting device, or high frequency control gear. Four
pin lamps are normally required for emergency lighting luminaires and where dimming
is included.
Various shapes are available. The Table indicates some of them, and shows the relation
between prefixes used by LIF lamp manufacturers.
2 limb
ILCOS:FSD

4 limb
ILCOS:FSQ

6 limb
ILCOS:FSM

ILCOS:FSM

8 limbed Square
ILCOS:FSS

L (longer)
ILCOS:FSD

2 pin (with integral starter)

BIAX S

BIAX D

DULUX T

DULUX S
LYNX S
PL-S

DULUX D
LYNX D
PL-C

LYNX T
PL-T
TBX
BIAX T

BIAX D/E
DULUX D/E
LYNX D/E
LYNX L
PL-C 4-pin

DULUX T/E
LYNX T/E
PL-T 4-pin

BIAX 2D
ORBIS 2B

4 pin
BIAX S/E
DULUX S/E
LYNX S/E
PL-S 4-pin

BIAX Q/E
DULUX F
ORBIS 2B

2D 4-pin BIAX L
DULUX L

BIAX TE
PL-L

DULUX F

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
CFLs Integral Control Gear
These lamps incorporate control gear and have a normal cap (BC, ES), so that they can
be connected direct to the 50Hz mains supply. The control gear is either a conventional
50Hz with starter, or an electronic High Frequency type. The principal application is as
energy-saving long-life replacements for GLS filament lamps in suitable luminaires.

Integral 50Hz Control Gear

Lamps with 50Hz control gear usually have an outer diffusing bulb, which is often
cylindrical or spherical.

Integral Electronic Control Gear

Lamps with electronic high frequency control gear offer the advantages of reduced size
and weight with enhanced higher efficacy, and no mains-related flicker.
The principal types are based on the multi-limb lamps. There is also a circular lamp.
Other versions have an outer bulb, and some have an integral reflector.

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
Metal Halide Lamps (ILCOS_M)
OPERATING POSITION

Universal
(Limited for
some types)

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Run-up

RESTARTING

Delay or
assisted hot
re-strike

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

3,00010,000

COLOUR RENDERING (CRI)

6093

These have quartz or sintered alumina (ceramic) arc-tubes. Most lamps have an outer
glass bulb. Light output is from mercury and from other metallic elements introduced in
the form of halides. Lamps with very low ultra violet output have now been introduced
which incorporate UV absorbing quartz. These do not require external UV filters on the
luminaires.
Metal halide lamps of the protected type are now available for operation in luminaires
without safety screens. Fragments from a shattered lamp are prevented from leaving
the luminaire, either by suppressing the violence of the exploding arc-tube by the
inclusion of an open-ended quartz tube surrounding the arc-tube, or by using a PTFE
coating on the outer bulb to maintain the integrity of the lamp in the event of a shattered
arc-tube.
According to the mix of elements, there is a wide range of efficacy and/or colour
appearance, but colour rendering is generally good.
Lamps of different makes are not necessarily interchangeable, either visually or
electrically. Compatibility between lamp and control gear should always be checked with
the individual manufacturers.
Metal halide lamps are mainly used in commercial interiors, industry and floodlighting, as
well as for colour TV lighting in stadia and studios. Smaller ratings are used for retail
lighting.
Metal halide lamps, which can be retrofitted into high pressure sodium lamps
installations, are specifically manufactured to be dimensionally and electrically compatible
with the replaced lamp.
Ceramic arc-tube metal halide lamps have improved colour stability throughout their life.

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
High Pressure Sodium Lamps (ILCOS S)
OPERATING POSITION

Any

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Run-up

RESTARTING

Short delay

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

2000-3000

COLOUR RENDERING

25 Std & Plus

60 Deluxe/Comfort
80 White SON

The light is generated by an electrical discharge in a gas containing sodium and

mercury (sodium amalgam), contained in a sintered alumina arc-tube.
Super or Plus versions, for exterior and industrial applications, have a significant
increase in light output and lumen maintenance compared with Standard ILCOS S
lamps. SON lamps are used for road lighting, for floodlighting and industrial interior
lighting. They also have some commercial applications, e.g., for sports halls and public
concourses. Standard versions offer high efficacy and long life.
De Luxe (Comfort) versions have improved colour rendering (CRI 65/Group 2) but give
slightly lower light-output.
Mercury-free lamps are available and provide similar performance to equivalent existing
standard ILCOS S lamps. Twin arc tube lamps are also available which extend lamp life
and provide more rapid hot restarting. However as the arc tubes are off the lamp
central axis this may alter the light output and distribution in some luminaires.
Low wattage ILCOS SM and SH lamps operate at a higher sodium pressure. They are
designed for display lighting and have significantly better colour rendering (CRI
85/Group 1B) but with reduced efficacy and life.
Method of starting:
lamps with an internal ignitor are marked
lamps requiring an external ignition device are marked
There is also a range of plug-in high pressure sodium lamps designed to replace high
pressure mercury lamps with ballasts, which comply with BS EN 60922/923. (Some
ballasts may not have adequate insulation between windings.) Small changes may be
required to ballast tapping, values of PF capacitor, or to some wiring. Reference should
be made to the technical literature of lamp manufacturers.

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
Low Pressure Sodium Lamps (ILCOS L)
OPERATING POSITION

Limited

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Run-up
812 mins

RESTARTING

Instant
10 mins

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

1800

COLOUR RENDERING

Not applicable

These lamps consist of a U tube containing the discharge and an outer heat-reflecting
jacket. The light is concentrated in the yellow part of the visible spectrum. This is close
to the maximum sensitivity of the human eye at normal lighting levels, and the efficacy
is the highest of all lamp types but with very poor colour rendering. These lamps are
mainly used for exterior applications such as road lighting and security lighting.
At low lighting levels such as secondary road lighting the eye response changes and
the use of white light sources is replacing SOX lamps particularly in amenity areas and
pedestrianised shopping centres.
SOX-E lamps give improved efficacy with lower power consumption and SOX-PLUS
lamps have a longer life. SOX-E and SOX-PLUS lamps give optimum performance only
when used with appropriate control gear.

High Pressure Mercury Lamps (ILCOS Q)

OPERATING POSITION

Any

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Run-up

The high pressure mercury discharge operates in a quartz arc tube. MBF(HPL-N, HQL)
lamps have an outer ellipsoidal bulb with an internal phosphor coating, which improves
the colour rendering. MBFR (HPL-R, HQL-R) lamps have a shaped outer bulb with an
internal reflector coating.

25 mins
RESTARTING

47 mins

Mercury lamps were used for illuminating road signs and industrial lighting but have
largely been replaced by more efficient lamps now available.

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

3300-3800

De Luxe versions with improved colour rendering have a special phosphor coating.

COLOUR RENDERING

42 52

Mercury lamps offer low cost discharge lighting where high efficacy is not important.
The lamps incorporate a third electrode for starting and so the control gear to operate
mercury lamps is only a ballast and power factor correction capacitor. No external
ignitor is required.
Note: MBTF (ML,HWL) is a mercury discharge tube connected in series with a
tungsten filament in the same outer bulb: external control gear not required.

Induction Lamps
Induction is a process whereby the generated power is passed from one circuit to
another without the use of physical electrical conductors. This is the principle for
transformers and radio receivers. It does enable lamps to be constructed without the
need for wire connections to pass through the glass or quartz envelope. This simplifies
construction and extends lamp life.
Induction lamps are available as low pressure mercury lamps using the same
triphosphor coating of the inner bulb surface. Low wattage versions use integral
control gear but the higher power ratings have external control gear. There is also a
high pressure discharge induction lamp, which uses sulphur vapour.
As the commercially available range is limited and diverse a summary of typical
operating characteristics has not been included.

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Lamp characteristics
and applications continued
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
OPERATING POSITION

Any

CONTROL GEAR

Yes

STARTING

Instant

RESTARTING

Instant

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

Wide range

COLOUR RENDERING

Wide range

This lighting product has been used for indicating purposes for several decades.
Recent development has created larger diodes and extended the range of colours
available including white. Also there is a dramatic increase in efficacy predicted by the
lamp manufacturers over the next few years.
LEDs are being used for the general and decorative lighting of buildings. Arrays of
LEDs mounted on a printed circuit board can be considered as the lamp part of the
luminaire. However LEDs have an extremely long life and are likely to be built into the
luminaire as an integral part and not intended to be replaced. Consequently they will
probably not exist as a consumable item for the end user.

Filament lamps (Tungsten Halogen)

OPERATING POSITION

Various

CONTROL GEAR

Transformer
for ELV lamps

STARTING

Instant

RESTARTING

Instant

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

30003400

COLOUR RENDERING (CRI)

100

These are filament lamps with a halogen (added to the gas filling), which prevents
evaporated tungsten blackening the bulb. Tungsten Halogen lamps have an increased
light output and/or extended life compared with standard filament lamps. The bulb is of
small dimensions, and made from quartz or hard glass. Some mains voltage lamps
have an outer bulb.
Manufacturers clearly mark tungsten halogen lamps where dosed quartz has been used
to reduce UV emissions. Similarly lamps that are suitable for use in luminaires without
safety screen will be marked. Otherwise tungsten halogen lamps should only be used
in suitably enclosed luminaires.
Mains voltage lamps for small floodlights are usually linear format with contacts at each
end. Single-ended lamps have applications as for GLS lamps. PAR Halogen lamps have
internal reflectors.
ELV (Extra-Low-Voltage) lamps are more compact than their mains voltage counterparts
and the small filament size improves the optical efficiency of integral or external
reflectors. ELV reflector lamps make possible compact luminaires for display lighting. A
range of beam intensities and widths is available for lamps of the same size. ELV lamps
are operated via a transformer from the mains supply.

Filament lamps (GLS and Reflector)

OPERATING POSITION

Any

CONTROL GEAR

No

STARTING

Instant

RESTARTING

Instant

COLOUR TEMPERATURE (K)

25002700

There are many types of filament lamp. The most common are known as General
Lighting Service (GLS) and Decorative (e.g. candle lamps). Their finish clear, diffuse or
coloured is often a significant factor in their application. Reflector lamps either blown
bulb or PAR are similar to GLS lamps but have a bulb with an internal reflector coating.
Replacements should normally be of the same type as originally used unless it is
desired to change the beam intensity and width. Crown-silvered lamps are intended to
be used in conjunction with a metal reflector as part of the luminaire.

COLOUR RENDERING (CRI)

100

Advantages: Low cost, simple operation and good colour rendering.

Disadvantages: Low efficacy and relatively short life.
Note: Some suppliers offer extended life GLS lamps e.g. 16 times normal life is
claimed. These lamps are approximately half the efficacy of standard-life GLS lamps,
which means they give only half the light output for the same power consumption.
Filament lamps are mainly used for domestic and display lighting.

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High Frequency (HF) operation

of fluorescent lamps
High frequency operation of all types of modern fluorescent lamps, whether single
capped, double capped or CFLs with integral control gear has now become more
prevalent. Energy efficiency schemes and legislation, both in Europe and North
America, are requiring elimination of the old 50Hz control gear. Operating fluorescent
lamps at high frequency (i.e. typically at and above 30 kHz) enables losses in the lamp
and control gear to be reduced.
This gain in overall efficiency can be utilised to provide either lower power consumption
for the same light output or additional light output for the same power input (compared
to 50Hz control gear). Normally the choice is to reduce power for the same light output.
Figure 4 illustrates the increase of lumen output for constant power into the lamp, as
frequency increases from the normal 50 Hz value.
110

Fig 4 Light output as a

function of frequency
(with constant lamp power).
Lumens %

108

106

104

102

100
50

100

1,000

Frequency

10,000

Hz

High frequency control gear provides silent operation, improved comfort from the
reduction in flicker and ease of dimming control in addition the economic and ecological
benefits.
16 mm diameter T5 fluorescent tubes are designed to operate only from dedicated
high frequency electronic control gear. Both krypton filled and argon filled 26mm
diameter T8 fluorescent lamps can be operated on HF control gear, the former at
reduced wattage from their marked value. Some 4-pin capped Compact Fluorescent
Lamps also can be operated on appropriate HF ballasts. Other CFLs have integral HF
ballast, but note that 2-pin CFLs should not be used with HF control gear unless
specific instructions to do so are given by the manufacturer. For lamp compatibility, it is
essential to follow the instructions supplied with HF ballasts and HF luminaires.

High Frequency Regulation (HFR)

Lamps in HFR circuits can be regulated in power and light output. In addition to the
basic HF advantages HFR offers: individual control of local light output, quick adaptation
of lighting to changes in use of an area, programmed illuminances in shops, and
economy by linking artificial lighting with daylight.
The relation between lamp power and light output is almost linear. There is little shift in
colour appearance over the regulated range. Regulation may also be used for theatrical
effect (dimming), e.g. in restaurants.

Induction Fluorescent Lamps (Electrodeless Lamps)

Many of these lamps operate at radio frequencies in the ISM* band, but other
frequencies around 200kHz are also used. Because of induction the lamps have no
electrodes and the service period is very long compared to other fluorescent lamps.
Both separately ballasted and integrally ballasted types have been developed and utilise
triphosphors for good colour rendering and maintenance of luminous flux.
*ISM = Industrial Scientific and Medical.

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Lamps and the environment

The energy issue

The lighting industry is acutely aware of its responsibility to develop lamps which are
environmentally sound. The continued success of efforts to provide ever increasing
efficacy (see graph on page 3) have resulted in a corresponding reduction in fossil fuel
consumed through electricity generation at power stations.
The penetration of energy efficient lamps into the domestic marketplace was limited by
cost and size concerns, however, the industry is now overcoming these problems with
the introduction of lower priced, GLS size and shape, compact fluorescent lamps. It is
estimated that, in the UK alone, a change to CFLs in suitable applications would
produce a reduction of 5 Megatonnes of carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) released into
the atmosphere per year. There would also be reduction of 74 tonnes of sulphur
dioxide (which creates acid rain) and 22 tonnes of nitrogen oxides (responsible for
bronchial problems).

CE Marking and Energy Labelling

CE marking on lamp packaging indicates that the product meets the requirements of:
1. Low Voltage Directive for Electrical Safety (73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC).
2. EMC Directive for electromagnetic compatibility(89/336/EEC as amended
by 92/31/EEC).
3. For household lamps Energy Labelling directive (98/11/EU).
House hold lamps are classified as:
Filament lamps (GLS and tungsten halogen)
Fluorescent tubes
CFLs for use with external control gear
CFLs with integral control gear
The Labelling Directive does not apply to:
Lamps with a light output in excess of 6500 lm
Lamps with an input power of less than 4W
Reflector lamps
Lamps operated from batteries
Lamps not primarily for illumination
The lamps within the scope of the Energy Labelling Directive have to include an energy
efficiency classification graded A to G with A being the most efficient. This format is
also applied to other electrical domestic products.

1330
100

Lumen
Watt

Energy Efficiency Classification

Typical Lamp types

A or B

Fluorescent tubes and CFLs

C or D

Tungsten halogen

GLS (25W 200W)

E or F

Candle lamps

Striplights

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Lamps and the environment

continued

Atmospheric pollution
Every kWh of electrical energy saved prevents the release of 0.7kg of carbon dioxide
into the atmosphere. In addition, there are reduced emissions of gases such as sulphur
and nitrogen oxides which contribute to acid rain.
The saving of 7 TWh of electrical energy per year corresponds to a reduction in
mercury emissions from power stations, as a result of burning less fossil fuel, of
approximately 200kg per year. This is over 3 times the amount of mercury contained in
the energy efficient light sources used.

Sky-glow pollution
Skyward light wastes energy and affects astronomical observations and appreciation of
the night sky. LIF leads the call for luminaires and lighting installations that make good
use of the output of lamps, and put light where it is required. For roadway lighting, less
obtrusive light can be achieved by using high pressure sodium lamps in place of low
pressure sodium lamps. This is due to the better optical control possible from the more
compact arc tube.

Material use efficiency

Over the years, lamp manufacturers have been able to progressively reduce the
amount of materials used and also increase the service lives of lamps. This reduces the
requirement for the non-renewable materials used in lamp construction. In the case of
tungsten, the introduction of long-life CFLs has reduced the requirement for tungsten
filaments for short-life GLS lamps.
Recycling of lamp materials is explained in LIF Technical Statement No 10

Packaging
LIF lamp manufacturers design product packaging which minimises the use of
materials consistent with protection of the product and safe handling. Recycled
packaging materials are used in packaging design whenever possible.

Material sensitive to the environment

The element of principal public concern is mercury, an essential constituent of most
discharge lamps. Lamp manufacturers have progressively reduced the quantity of
mercury in fluorescent lamps, and a 90% reduction in quantity has been achieved over
the last 20 years. Cadmium was eliminated from fluorescent lamps in the early 1980s.

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Useful lamp data

200

Life
180

1,000
900
800
700
600

160

500
400

Watts
140

300
200

120

Percentage Watts, Lumens, Amps

Lumens

1,500

Percentage Life

Fig 5 The graph shows the

effect of changes in the
supply voltage on GLS
filament and tungsten
halogen lamps. For example,
a supply voltage 5% higher
than nominal reduces lamp
life by 60%

Amps
100

100
90
80
70
60
50
40

60

30

Watts

20

40

Percentage Life

Percentage Watts, Lumens, Amps

Amps
80

10

20

Lumens

60

70

Life
80

90

100

110

120

130

140

Percentage Volts

Lamps and Power

All the input electrical power to a lamp is transformed into other forms of power, proportioned in terms of total lamp power as
follows:
% Radiant power
Lamp type

% Heat

Light

Infrared

Ultraviolet

Conducted/Convected

GLS

84

<0.1

Tungsten Halogen

13

79

0.1

Fluorescent tube

25

35

0.4

40

HP Sodium

30

47

0.3

23

LP Sodium

26

44

30

Mercury

14

49

2.0

35

Metal Halide

20

50

27

Daylight(6500K)

53

42

Notes:
1 Light is radiant energy of wavelengths visible to the human eye. It must be included in heat loading calculations.
2 The power loss of ballasts should be added to the conducted/convected heat.

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Useful lamp data

continued

200

Fig 6 Switching frequency

and electrical life of
fluorescent lamps.
Note this curve is for switch
start circuits. Modern High
Frequency circuits which
provide preheating will reduce
the effect of switching upon
lamp life.

% rated life

150

100

50

0
0

10

15

20

25

30

35

Frequency of switching per 24 hours

Fig 7 Variation of light

output with air temperature
for fluorescent lamps.
100

Lumens %

26mm diameter T8
90

16mm diameter T5
80

70
5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

Temperature of air surrounding stabilised lamps C

Lighting quantities and units

Quantity

Quantity
symbol

Unit

Unit
symbol

Luminous Intensity

Candela

cd

Luminous Flux

Lumen

lm

Illuminance

Lux

lx

Luminance

Candela per sq. metre

Cd/m 2

Luminous Efficacy

Lumen per Watt

Lm/W

Notes:
is the Greek letter phi (pronounced fie).
is the Greek letter eta (pronounced eeta).

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Lamp service period

When applied to electric lamps the word life has two distinct meanings and the
term service period is preferred:
1

the time after which lamps cease to operate

The time after which the light output is reduced, by normal deterioration, when it
may be economic to replace lamps, even though still operating electrically.

Filament lamps
The first definition of life applies.
The rated life of common types under specified conditions is defined in international
standards and is accepted as a practical survival/efficacy compromise. The depreciation
of light output is small. Fig 8 shows a typical survivor curve for a group of filament
lamps operated under standard test conditions. (Life expectancy in a practical
installation is affected by heat, vibration and supply voltage variations: see Fig 5).
It should be noted that rated life applies to a group and not to individual lamps, and
represents the 50% survivor point. Lamps failing earlier are balanced by lamps failing later.

100%

Percen tage o f su rv ivo rs

Fig 8 Typical survivor

curve for filament lamps.

50%

Rated life

Operating hours

Discharge and fluorescent lamps

The second definition of life applies.
Present day discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps will survive for many thousands of
hours, but during that time the light output steadily depreciates, so that if lamps were
operated until electrical failure, the light output could be half or less of what it was
initially. In practice, discharge lamps and fluorescent lamps should be group changed at
the most economic time.
Recent developments in lamp and phosphor design have yielded greater lives, together
with superior lumen maintenance. Refer to LIF lamp manufacturers literature for full details.

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Planned lamp replacement

In all but the smallest installations it is sensible to replace discharge lamps and
fluorescent lamps as a group at planned intervals. The advantages of planned
replacement are as follows:
1.

Labour costs can be reduced by phasing the replacement cycle to fit the cleaning
cycle.

2.

When there would be an interruption to a production process, replacement can be

planned for a non-production period.

3.

Lamps will be of matching output and colour initially and over the service period,
and will be of the latest technology.

4.

Replacing lamps before electrical wear-out reduces the possibility of failure of

control gear.

5.

For design to economic planned maintenance (see latest Society of Light and
Lighting Code), fewer lighting points may be required.

For many installations the most economic time for group replacement is when the
light output of the lamps has fallen below 80% of the initial value and the lamp failures
are becoming significant in the loss of average illuminance. The latest time for group
replacement is when the designed maintained illuminance has been reached.
If spot replacement of individual lamps is used instead of planned bulk replacement,
then it is likely that lumen depreciation, except from lamps with good lumen
maintenance, may result in low installation efficacy and unacceptable lighting levels.
Modern lamps however such as the new generation of triphosphor T5 and T8 tubes
has excellent lumen maintenance, so the maintenance schedule for the installation is
likely to be determined by the luminaire depreciation rather than a reduction in lamp
lumens.
Fig.9 shows a typical curve of depreciation of light output of a group of fluorescent
lamps under standard test conditions. (Depreciation in practical installations is usually
faster). The rate varies with lamp type, rating and colour. Reference should be made to
the technical literature of LIF lamp manufacturers.

Fig 9 Typical lumen depreciation curve for fluorescent lamps.

100

% of Initial Lumens

90

Triphosphor lamps
80

70

Halophosphate lamps
60

50
0. 1

10

11

12

13

Operating hours (thousands)

Note to Fig 8 and Fig 9:
Curves for proprietary lamps may add a tolerance band,
to represent spread over production groups.

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

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Questions and answers

Here are brief answers to some of the more common

questions asked about lamps.
Q Is GLS lamp life affected by switching rate?
A Life is tested with one switching per 12 hours. One
switching per hour reduces life about 1%.
Q What is the effect of switching frequency on the
electrical life of linear fluorescent lamps?
A A guide to this effect is shown in Fig 6, p.24. With
electronic circuits those including preheating will extend
lamp life but those with cold start will not.
Q Is there high energy consumption at switch-on of
fluorescent and discharge lamps?
A The energy taken during starting is a small fraction of the
energy taken during one minutes operation. Current
taken is usually higher than during operation. There can
be a high transient current where capacitors are across
the supply.
Q Should tungsten halogen lamps be dimmed?
A Life will not usually be affected, but the extra efficacy of
the halogen lamp will be lost during dimming. If lamps are
rarely operated at full light output, blackening can develop
earlier than usual, and could be unacceptable. Blackening
can be removed by operating the lamps at full power for
a short period.
Q Will high pressure discharge lamps go out if the
supply voltage drops?
A A transient drop may put out the lamp, which must then
cool before restarting. A slow decline in supply voltage
(say down to 85%) can usually be tolerated. There are
twin arc tube lamp types and hot restrike ignitor systems
that can minimise lamp out time. Modern electronic
circuits can compensate for variations in supply voltage
and supply constant lamp operating conditions.
Q Should energy limiters (supply voltage reducers) be
used?
A Lamp life, starting, and operation may be impaired. Lamp
replacement arrangements may be annulled. In some
instances these devices can render equipment unsafe.
LIF strongly recommends that energy should not be
saved by reducing lighting levels, but by the selection of
more efficient lamps and equipment, or by engineered
regulation of output.
Q Is there a high level of UV from unenclosed tungsten,
fluorescent or discharge lamps?
A Even at 1000 lux, UV levels are lower than outside on an
average day. Observe any special instructions supplied
with these lamps. Lamp standards have been amended
to include maximum allowable UV output of relevant
lamps and UV block lamp types have been developed.

Special consideration should be given to display situations

where delicate materials are exposed to high lighting
levels e.g. retail clothing displays or museums and art
galleries.
Q Why replace existing T12 tubes with triphosphor T8
lamps rather than the less expensive halophosphate
T8 versions?
A Although both will provide approximately 10% energy
saving, the triphosphor tube will give about 12% more
light and greatly improved colour rendition. Combined
with excellent lumen maintenance, the service life of the
triphosphor tubes can be almost twice that of the
halophosphate tubes, virtually halving annual lamp
replacement and maintenance costs, which will more
than offset the extra cost of the triphosphor tubes.
Q Why do T5 tubes give their maximum light output at
35C instead of the normal 25C for other fluorescent
tubes?
A Because the ambient temperature in the new smaller
enclosed T5 luminaires is closer to 35C. If the maximum
light output was at 25C it would be necessary to design
larger luminaires and not exploit the opportunities offered
by the physical reduction of T5 tubes.
Q What are amalgam CFLs and what are their
advantages?
A The lamps use an alloy of mercury instead of pure
mercury. The amalgam enables a relatively constant
mercury vapour pressure over a wide temperature range
and thus maximum light output. This offers flexibility in
luminaire design and acceptable environmental
conditions.
Amalgam CFLs emit 90% or more lumens in 5C to 65C
ambient temperatures. Mercury CFLs only emit 90% or
more lumens in 20C to 45C ambient temperatures.
Q Can T12 tubes be operated on high frequency
ballasts?
A It is possible to operate some T12 tubes on HF ballasts
designed for T8 lamps. However this is not
recommended as the T12 lamps will only operate at a
reduced light output.
Q Why do metal halide lamps shift in colour in use and
can it be prevented?
A Low supply voltage or incorrect ballast tapping can under
power the lamp and produce a noticeable colour shift.
Also there is a slow diffusion by some of the metals
through the quartz arc tube, changing the metallic mixture
and hence the colour of the lamp. This problem has been
over come by making arc tube from polycrystalline
alumina which prevent diffusion losses and ensures
colours stability throughout life.

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Useful information

LIF Technical Statements

Number
2 Issue 6

Title
Fluorescent lighting &
short switch periods

3 Issue 6

Energy limiter & tubular

fluorescent lamps

4 Issue 7

Gas discharge lamps &

the environment

6 Issue 9

7 Issue 6

Precautions against
ultraviolet radiation
from tungsten halogen
lamps
Precautions against
ultraviolet radiation
from HID lamps

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