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General Electric
lighting systems

for

[ow-Bay
lnclustrial Areas

The trend to low-bay facilities in industry

has created some interesting
challenges in terms of providing
adequate energy-ef ficient illumination.
The characteristics of the optics for
ce:ling heights o' 12 ta 25 fi. are unique.
Assembly areas, warehouses with low

ceilings and narrow aisles, assembly

lines with close-in walls, modular wal
systems with open-top office or lab
areas are on y a few of the challenges to
be met by low-bay lighting systems.
GE developed a serles of lightjng

systems specifically designed

for low-bay areas.
Each is configured around
energy-efficient HID lamps.
Each offers advantages for a particular
application.

General Electric
Lowmount'o

luminaire
system

The General Electric answer to the

low-bay lighting challenge is the
Lowmount industrial system specifically
designed to be used where betier light
controi is needed. lt incorporates the
performance features demanded by
ef ficiency-minded management.
The scientifically designed optical
assemb y of the Lowmount system
reduces glare while provlding horizontal
light control and beam spread. lt directs
light on both vertical and horizontal work
surfaces with fewer uminaires and less
wasted energy than with other lighting
systems. A charcoal filtered optical
assembly and A zak'Jinished reflector
help maintain system efficiency and
minimize maintenance costs. A two
piece mounting and bushing nut, factory
prew rjng, and a quick disconnect
between the ba last housing and optical
assembly that assures dead socket
amping for safety in Lowmount 400
models, help minimize installation costs

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and labor.

The Lowmount 400 luminaire is

designed for 250- or 400-watt HID
lamps. lt is ideal for factories, foundries,
text le mills, assembly areas, or any
lndustrial application where good
honzontal beam spread and vertical
surface illumination is desired.
The Lowmount 150 system is designed for
the lower wattage lamps yet offers the
sare qJa ity ard optical pe.formalce
features as Lowmount 400 lumlnai
It s an excellent systen.r for
wareh ouses and storage areas.
Lowmount luminaires will operate
Lucalox a, h gh pressure

sodium (HPS),
metal-hal de or
mercury lamps.

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General Electric
Lineglow@

luminaire
system

The Lineglow lighting system ofJers an

energy-ef f icient option to conventional
fluorescent lighting along assembly
lines. With energy savings come the
bonuses of qreater reliability, fewer
luminaires, and longer periods between
relamping and cleaning. Lineglow
luminaires provide low-glare lighting
through the interfacing of two reflectors.
The front parabolic reflector spreads the
" high intensity light from the lamp over
1 the para-elliptical reflector in back. The

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result-hign illuminarion trom a Lucalox

liqhrinq system without the qlare or

shadows normallyfound in point-source
lamps.

1 High maintained lighting ef frciency is

important to assembly line productivity.

So GE designed the Lineglow luminaire
to withstand the rigors of industrial
atmosphere: sealed and filtered optics
that stay clean between lamp changes;
rugged steel housing, electrocoated
inside and out; and ALGLAS@ reflector
finish to help cut maintenance. And
every Lineglow luminaire is completely
prewired at the factory with leads
terminating in the easy-access junction
box for easy installation.

Lineglow systems are designed to

provide low-glare, multi-point
illumination to help improve productivity
and reduce work errors. Recommended
for assembly line at mounting heights of
B to 12 jeet.

General
Electric

Unimount"
luminaire
system

The Unimount luminaire is designed

for relighting existing plants at low lnitiai

cost. lt is ideal Jor converting inefficient

incandescent and fluorescent systems
to energy-efficient Lucalox and metalhalide lighting systems.
The Unimount system can help reduce
energy consumption through better use
of generated light by employing an
AlzakJinished ref lector. The
precision-formed acrylic ref ractor
spreads the beams for low brightness,
providing high quality light on work
surfaces.The Unimount system of fers
the easy, f lexible installation
characteristic of other GE lighting

systems.

General
Electric

lighting systems

for

High-Bay

lnclustrid Areas
H gh bay industrial facilties present a

unique problem of getting sufficient

lurnination on work surfaces from
umina re mounting heights of 20 to 100
feet. With proper beam controi and
more efficient I ght sources, fewer
lum naires and ower wattage lamps are
repded be' d-be no5l o'thc ight is
directed to the work surface.
Another cha lenge is the environment
found rn many industries. The air oflen
contains fumes, oil vapor. moisture, and
dust, all of which tend to impalr the
opt ca performance of the lighting
system. Since the system is norma iy
mounted at substantial heights, t rs
difficult to service and may often go
unattended unt la lamp fai s.
General Electflc provides both energy
eff ciency and maintained llumination
efflciency with its high-bay lighting
systems. Just as factory condrtions
vary, so do iighting needs and GE offers
a complete family of energy-efficient
and long-life light ng systems for
high bay industr a applications.

General
Electric
filterglow@

luminaire
systems
The Filterglow lighting system is the "no
compromise" solution to high-bay
lighting. lt incorporates advanced
lighting technology, sophisticated
design, and important energy
conservation features. This is the high
bay system that GE designed
specifically for areas where grime,
lumes. and dirt mighl limit the ef ficiency
of a lighting system. The enclosed and
gasketed optical assembly has an
activated charcoal filter that is designed
to remove airborne particles and gases
befo'e tley conta"ninate the precisionengineered ALGLASJinished ref lector
surfaces. The reflector is carefully
designed to direct light onto work
surfaces. Payback in terms of reduced
energy and less maintenance costs can
be expected in one to three years.
Filterglow systems are among the
easiest to install. The mechanical
connection is made in the two-piece nut
and bushing that goes up first. The
heavier ballast assembly simply rotates
into place wrthout tools. A large wiring
compartment with a teathered cover
facilitates electrical hook up. And, the
optical assembly simply slides into
place completing the mechanical and
electrical hookups in one step.
Filterglow systems offer superb energy
efficiency through the use of Lucalox,

metal-halide, and mercury lamps.They

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Filterglow
luminaire
feature a unique socket support that
allows adjustment ot the lamp position
in the optical assembly to direct more
light where needed. This adjustable
socket permits its system to be used
over a wide range of luminaire
spacing-to-mounting height ratros.

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Filterglow luminaire systems are

especially suited for factories and
foundries or industrial facilities in the
basic metals, chemical/petrochemical,
food processing industries or wherever
energy-efficient lighting and minimum
maintenance are desirable.Two models
are available for 150 to 1000watt lamps.

General
Electric

Duraglow'
luminaire
system
The Durag ow lighting system is a
companion in quality and performance
to the Filterglow system; but in an open
and ventilated configuration. lt is
especially applicable in areas such as
hangars, warehouses, assemblyplants,
maintenance facilities, or garages,
anywhere the atmosphere is reasonably
free of arrborne contar'rinants. This
system may also be appiied where
continuous luminaire operation assures
a chimney effect (air movement caused
by hear',sing lro.n theramp) minimizes
the settling of contaminants on reflector
surfaces. These luminaires will operate
Lucalox, metal-halide or mercury
lamps.

General
Electric

Uniglow*
luminaire
system
The Uniglow lighting system is an
economical way to capitalize on the
efficiency and reliability of HID Iighting
systems in a high bay. Sturdy
construction, low maintenance, high
optical efficiency, and versatility are
among its other attributes. lt oflers the
option oI either open and ventilated or
enclosed optical conf igurations. lt
provides excellent Iight control from
Lucalox, metal-halide, and mercury
lamps with an Alzak-coated, fluted
reflector. An adjustable socket permits
variable luminaire spacing-to-mounting
height ratios.

General
Electric

Nsleglow*
luminaire
system

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Aisleglow lighting systems

kind of illumination on stored
that can mean the difference
efficient operation and production
delays, or maybe the difference
between the correct item being
and an unhappy customer.
ll is difficult to light narrow aisles
high stock shelves with the same
system. But il's a job that an
system does well. lts parabolic-elli
ref lector is specif ically designed

[eatures
that contribute
to totd
lighting
performance
GE

Each element of a General Electric

lighting system makes a specific
contribution to the total perlormance
of that system. This can only be
accomplished when all elements are

considered simultaneously at the

desjgn stage. lt means, too, that the
designer/engineer team maintain total
control of the engineering and
specifying of luminaire components to
assure that GE luminaires meet the
highest performance criteria.
Experience has a lot to do with success
in lighting. For over'100 years General
Electric has blazed a trail oJ innovations
to lead the industry to higher lighting
pertormance standards.
This is the legacy of the GE Lighting

Systems Department.
Here are some of the high perlormance
leatures found in many ol our lighting
systems. Reler to the Luminaire
Selection Guide to determine which
systems offer these features.

Charcoal-filtered
opticals cut maintenance,
increase elficiency
1.

Activated charcoai filters help

keep your GE iightlng systems
clean inside so you don't have
to. Thats because the air
entering the optical assembly
passes through the filter whlch
traps most airborne
contaminants. This is important
in industrial environments
which are often filled with oil
vapors, fumes, dust, and
moisture because dirty
reflectors can cut system light
output by 16% to 26% between
lamp chanqes.

2. Computer-designed

refractors squeeze more

uselul light out of every
watt
Getting the most illumination for
every dollar is a challenge well
met by Lucalox lamps.But
through GE refractor
technology we put more of that
light where you can use it more
productively. At the same time
we are able to control glare and
surface brightness.

3. Special socket design

maintains lamp life

HID lamps need positive,
metal-to-metai contact between
lamp and socket. Any corrosion
between the lamp and contact
can create arcing and heal
build-up that can shorten lamp
life. All General Electric HID
lighting systems employ a
specially designed socket
having a spring-loaded center
contact and split-ring shellto
insure positive contact betlveen
lamp and socket.

4. ALGLAS-and Alzak-

finished rellectors stay

clean, won't corrode
A glass-coated surface is more
reflective and more impervious
to corrosion than bare metal. So
we chemically bond a thin layer
of glass to both sides ot
polished aluminum to create the
patented ALGLAS refiector
finish. The result s a lght,
durable, rei ective surface that

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has been sclentifically formed

into shapes that direct light
away from the lamp and onto
work surfaces. lt is resistant to
corrosive elements and easy to
clean. Therefore, you get more
illumination from the system.

The Alzak-coating on most GE

outdoor and some indoor
lighting sytems is applied by a
controlled oxidation process. lt
is a hiqhlv reflective and durable
surface that is easy to clean.

5. GE design makes

installation and
maintenance simpler
and safer
Lightweight, two-piece
mounting nut and bushing
assembly goes up lirst and the
heavier ballast assembly then
twists into p ace.
Roomy wlring compartment
w th captive cover makes wiring
easy. Extra lonq leads let
installers do most wrring outsrde
the luminarre.

Quick electncal disconnect

between ballast and optical
assemblies lets you attach
optical assembly after heavler
ballast is lnstalled.
A screwdriver is the only tool
you'll need (if any)to change a
lamp or ballast. lt's fast and
easy for anyone.

6. Adiustable socket

matches light patterns

to mounting height
Accommodatjons for mounting
luminaires in a plant may not
always be where you want
them. With some lighting
systems, that might create light
dispersion problems. GE
solves this by providing an
adjustable socket that lets you
adjust luminaire spacing{omounting height ratios wjth a
screwdriver even after the
system is in place.

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Precision- Computer-

Formed

Feflector

Designed
Relractor

Noncantilevered
HID

6'
Quick

Socket Disconnecl

lnstallation
Ease

LightSources

Feature Available

Assembly lines, assembly areas, warehouses, clean rooms, mach ne shops, open lop ofi ces,
or any indoor work areas wilh ceiling under 25leet high.
yes
yes
enclosed
fixed
filtered
yes
yes
enclosed
cleardoor glass fixed
filtered
prismatic
yes
enclosed
adjuslable

& Alzak

prismatic

& ALGLAS

": Lineglow

Alzak

L,nimount

High Bay

Foundries, factories, tepait and overhau areas, hangars, storage rooms,

warehouses, or any indoor work area with ceiling over 20 feet h gh
enclosed
c ear door g ass adjustable yes
filtered
open &
none
adjuslable yes
ventilaled
enclosed Alzak
cleardoor glass adjustab
no
oropen &
oT none
ventilated
enclosed ALGLAS
clear door glass adjuslabie no
or open &
or none
veniilated

Filterglow

Duraglow

Aisleqlow

Hazardous and
Adverse

LLrcalox

Lucalox, rnetalhalde, mercury

& ALGLAS

yes

Luca ox, metalhalide, mercury

ALGLAS

yes

Luca ox, meta halide, mercury

yes

Lucalox, mela ha ide, mercury

yes

Lucalox, meial-

Uniglow

Lucalox,* metal halide, mercury

Filtr.Gard

Hazardous locat ons. adverse environmenls.

prismat
enc osed
filtered

flxed

yes

yes

Pcwr.Gard

enc

prismatic

Luca ox, metalhalide, mercury

fixed

yes

yes

Luca ox, meta halide, mercury

fixed

no

yes

Lucalox, meta ha ide, mercury

& ALCLAS

yes

Lucalox

& ALC-AS

yes

U ALGLAS

Lucalox, metalhalde, mercury

yes

Lucalox

&

yes

&

osed

P-400C Powerf ood I enclosed &

ALGLAS

clear door

glass

Outdoor

Outdoor work areas. siorage yards, parking lols, perimeters, secur ty

light nq, construclion sites.
HLU Powe'l
yes
clea'doo. glass 'ixpo
I ercloseo
filtered
VLU Power'looo I encloseo
yes
clpa. doo- glass ').eo
liltered
HLX Powerilood
yes
clear door glass frxed
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P-400C Powerflood I enclosed
Alzak
c ear door g ass fixed
no
P-10000
fitered

ood

Versaflood
Wallighter 400

enclosed
filtered
enclosed

&

Alzak

c ear door q

no

yes

Lucalox, metalhalide, mercury

Luca ox, mercury

fixed

no

yes

Luca ox, mercury

fixed

no

yes

Lucalox, meial_
halide, mercury

fixed

no

yes

ass adiustable

& ALGLAS prismatic

prismaiic
enclosed Alzak
f ltered

Wallighter 175
High Mast

enclosed
fillered

& ALGLAS

or op-.n &

veniilated

'Lucalox high pressure sodium lamp

clear door
or none

qlass

Lucalox, metal-

halide

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General Electric
[iltr.Garcl@

luminaire system
ULS44listed for Class I, Divisian 2, and
all Class ll and Class lll Applications.
Also recommended for adverse and
wet envircnments.
The Filtr.Gard lighting system's tough
performance-oriented UL844 desrgn
and constructron make it a top choice in
industrial environments wherever
safety, durability, and performance are
the criteria.

FiltrGard luminaires offer the best of

two worlds-energy-ef f icient
illumination plus strict compliance with
UL844 standards for hazardous
locations.
This lighting system is actually a family
of configurations using certain
common, high quality components. The
span of applications ranges all the way
from the UL844 criteria for normally
hazardous locations down to only wet
and corrosive environments as defined
by UL57 criteria.
The Filtr.Gard luminaire was conceived
from the beginning to be the mainstay of
the General Electric hazardous and
adverse ight ng system line. lt has
many advanced features not availab e
in other systems, regardless of price or
brand. The bottom line to the

eff icient, long-iasting system

for those critical applications.

Its features include:

a lnstallation ease with roomy,

separate wiring compartment and quick

disconnect.

a More light for less energy with

integral performance design
rncorporatrng Lucalox lamp. Maxr-Lux
guard, and computerdes gned,
tempered glass refractor.

I Usable with Lucalox, metal-halide, or

mercury lamps.
a High maintained efficiency lrom
charcoalJiltered, gasket-sealed optical
system
1 Minimum, easy, safe maintenance
via corrosion-resistant electroepoxidized finish inside and out and
NEMA lamp identification decal. A
disconnect plug makes it easy to
accomplish ballast maintenance.
All components are hard-wire grounded.

Fugged die cast aluminum ballast

housing.

a Ve$atile because one basrc housing

fits numerous applications and
mounting configurations and a variety of
optical assemblies.

a lnstant relight after power

interruption with optional GE hot restart
system for Lucalox lamps.

a One-hand, no-tool relamping

because you don't even need a
screwdriver.

GE Filtr.Gard luminaire systems

UL listed for Hazardous and Adverse locations

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Fltr'Gard

N2

ltr.Gard

H3

lt.Gard

H3

Filtr.Gard

H5

Versa.Gard

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or lhe owrer. ins.rra r.F compaly. or oll e, au l'orilv ha.,,ng .Lnsd cl on

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t'Nol nornally hazardous nreans that the qases or dusts

are nol normally presenl.

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General Electric

Powr.Gard"
luminaire
system
UL844 listed far Class l, Division 1 .
Groups C and D hazardous lacations
The most demanding criteria for a
lighting system are those set for
locations where there is a high

concentration of fiammable gases or

vapors under normal operating
conditions (Class l, Division 1). The
system must be constantly tested and
rerested under rhe severest conditrons
against rigid standards established by
Underwriters' Laboratories in order to
meet UL844 listing requirements.
GE Powr.Gard lighting systems meet
those rigid standards. For example, they
are built to withstand repeated internal
explosions and hours of torturous
shaking without breaking a seal or
allowing a flame to escape during the
explosion test. Powr.Gard luminaires
are tough, yet energy- efficient and easy
to maintain. I hey are popular for their
lighting ability as well as their UL844
listing.

Hign energy efticiency by interfacing

a Lucalox lamp, Maxi-Lux guard, and
computer-designed prismatic relractor.

a Usable with Lucalox, metal-halide, or

mercury lamps.
a Low prafile.
I I Corrosion-resistant throughout wilh
electro-epoxidized finish on inside and
outside of rugged die-cast aluminum
ballast housing.

a Versatile because one mounting

adaptor fits any one of six mounting
confiqurations.
l) lnstallation ease features quick
relamping with Acme-type threaded
screw-on optics and lacking lugs.
NEI\4A decal permits quick identification
of lamp type and wattage from the floor.

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Gases,

Normally
hazardous

Powr.Gard

H9
vapors

uLa44

Gasoline
Benzine
Butane
Propane
Amyl alcohol
Acetone

Powr.Gard

H9

Benzol

c assilication ol a given area as lo Class Div sion, and Group is solely lhe judgmenl
ol lhe owner insurance company, or olher authorily hav ng jur sdiction.

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The Testing ancl Analysis

behincl the UL844 listing
At General Electric Lighting Systems Department, UL844 listed hazardous
location and adverse location lighting systems are subjected to brutal tests to
assure their conformance with UL standards. Once UL standards are met, UL
representatives monitor procedures at the facility for initiai compliance. ln
addition, UL requjres periodic component testing to insure day-after-day
conformance with the original strict criteria. lf any change in design or
configuration is made, the product must undergo the same top-to-bottom
scrutiny required at the outset.
Few organizations have the capability to factory{est luminaires in compliance
with Underwriters' Laboratories. General Electric has that capability. We
routinely blanket luminaires with dust, subject them to extreme high and low
temperature fluctuations, vibrate them for over 4,000,000 cycles, and spray
them with water thats directed under pressure at joints and openings.
Furthermore, Class l, Division 1 luminaires are filled with highly potent gas or
vapor mixtures that are exploded. The units are then subjected to high internal
hydrostatic pressures. The net result is a line oI luminaires designed to match the
extraordinary requirements of hazardous and adverse locations.

1. Explosion Testing

5. Dust Chamber Testing

To meet uL844 criteria for Class L

Divisron 1 envlronments (normaly
hazardous flammable gases and
vapors), a lumina re must be able to
contain a m nimum of 15 explosions
and still prevent the flame from
spreading to the explos ve

Each U1844 listed luminaire for Class

ll hazardous locations is exposed to
two separate dust tests. This photo
shows the first, the blanket test. Heat
emitted from the operating luminaire is

2. Ambient Testing

restricted by a hea\,y blanket of grain

dust settled on the luminaire. The
maximum surface temperature must
not exceed the temperature for which
the fixture is labeled.

Elevated ambient testing for UL844

listed luminaires is an unending
process for our technicrans. Each
improvement or modification must be
tested to determine its interaction with
other components n the luminaires.

The second UL test swirls magnesium

dust around the f xture. No
penelralron rs perm tted dJflng o'after
six heating and cooling cycles through
30 hours of cont nual testing.

3. Hydrostatic Testing

6. Temperature Testing

environment around t.

Hydrostatic tests are performed on

Class l, Division 1 luminaires to insure
that they will withstand four tirnes the
maximum pressure observed in
explosion trials. These tests are
continued after UL listing is obtained
to maintain high quality in all
component parts.

4. Photometric Analysis
The purpose of hazardous ocation
lighting is, after all, to provide
illumination. So we are as careful
about the photometrics of these
um naires as with any other luminaire
ne. The liqht output of each design
and each design variation is
measured by a un que photometer
designed oy Genera Electric.

These tests insure that measured

temperatures at critical points do not
exceed lirnits set by UL for speclfic
hazardous location applications. ln
each test, more than 40
thermocouples measure the
temperatures of components,
including bal ast, capacitor, lamp,
qlobe, housing, and gaskets.

General
Electric

lighting sysGms

for

Outcloor
lnclustrid Areas

Providing safe, elficient outdoor lighting

involves much more than just mounting
a number of lights on poles. lt demands
a balance between adequate
illumination and economical operation.
Optical systems must be designed and
. precisely manufactured to give
predictable patterns on the surfaces to
be lighted. The system should be
energy efficient from a practical and
public image point of view
Other factors in lighting outdoor areas
are glare and light intrusion bleyond your
facilities. For example. fence lines
should be illuminated sufficiently to
discourage vandalism and
unauthorized entry or to permit closed
circuit TV or visual surveillance yet keep
stray light away from adjacent areas.
Well lighted parking areas are important
to safety as well as worker morale.

Outdoor work areas and storage

Iacilities must be kept bright enough to
support high productivity and minimize
accidents.
The General Electric systems approach
to lighting could hardly be more evident
than in the outdoor lighting systems we
lurnish to industry. We provide a variety
of systems designed to give maximum
lighting efficiency and control through a
scientific blending of optical systems
with Lucalox, metal-halide or mercury
lamps.

General Electric
HLU ancl VLU

Powerfloocl'
Floocllight
Systems
General Electric offers two innovative,
corrosion-resistant f loodlight systems
housed in attractive fiberglassreinforced polyester (FRP). They
combine this corrosion resistance with
superb light beam control, extraordinary
durability and lightness. They ofler an
attractive alternative to metal flood
ljghts, subtly blending with wood or
metal posts and surrounding
environment.
These systems can easily be installed
because the lightlveight housing can go
up first, with the heavier plug-in ballast
tray being slid into place later. And one
multivolt ballast in eitherthe VLU or HLU
units can accommodate two different
lvattages of Lucalox lamps and four
different line voltages. An activated
charcoal filter is designed to help keep
the optical components clean.

VtU Powerflootl luminairc

The VLU Powerflood system gives precise horizontal beam
control from a vertically burning lamp and an ALGLASfinished reflector lt produces NEI\.4A 7 x 6 beam type
with excellent energy ef{iciency provided by 250- or 400-watt
Lucalox lamps. lt also can accommodate 400-watt
metal-halide or mercury lamps.

Htu

Powerfloocl
luminairc
The HLU Powerflood
system combines the
excellent vertical beam
control with high energy
ef

ficiency. lts computer-

designed, ALGLAsjinished reflectors produce 6 x 5 or 4 x 2

NEN/A beam types from a horizontal-burning 250- or
400-watt Lucalox lamp.

General Electric
o Aluminum
Die-Cast

Floocllighting
Systems
The HLX, P-400 and P-1000
Powerflood@ luminaires and the
Versaflood6' luminaire have long been
the standards of the industry. lnside
their die-cast aluminum housings are
precisionJormed ref lectors,
scientifically engineered to give exact
patterns of light. They can be mounted
on poles, walls, or ground with either
trunnions or slipfitters. Charcoalfiltered optics and weathertight
construction cut maintenance costs and
help assure high maintained efficiency.

HIX Powerflood
luminaire
The HLX Powerflood system provides
horizontally oriented light patterns with
l.lEMA Type 6x2 and 6x5 beam

distributions. Usable with 250-, 400-, or

10Oo-watt Lucalox lamps. This system
is recommended for parking lots,
industrial yards, sport Jields, and

construction sites.

P-400& P-looo
Powerflood
luminaires
The P-400 and P-1000 Powerflood
luminaires provide precise horizontal
beam control from vertically burning
Lucalox, metal-halide or mercury
lamps. ldeal for work yards, rail
switching areas. loading docks. or
anywhere a uniform, wide beam spread
is needed.

Versafloodq
luminairc

@t

Versaflood luminaires provide an

economical answer to many f loodlight
needs. An adjustable socket permits
accurate beam control. Versaflood
luminaires are available for 100, 150, or
250-watt Lucalox lamps, or 175 or
250-watt mercury Iamps.

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General Electric

Wdlighter
luminaire
systems

GE Wallighter lighting systems are

commonly used to light loading docks,
underpasses, signs, and walls or
walkways adjacent to walls. They
feature weatherproof construction and
electro-deposited finish inside and out.
They can be surface or conduit
mounted. An optional wire quard and
Lexane shield is available. And they can
be used with mercury, metal-halide, or
energy-ef f icient Lucalox lamps.

Wdlighter
luminaire

4OO

The GE Wallighter 400 luminaire is an

enclosed and filtered system for vertical
and horizontal mounting. lls
precision-formed ALGLAS-f inished
reflector gives high optical etficiency
and control with 150-, 250-, or 40O-watt
Lucalox lamps or 175- or 250-watt
mercury lamps. l\4ounting and
installatjon is especially easy with the
prewired terminal board, integral ballast
(no wire splicing) and quick disconnect
plug. A dawn to dusk control is optional.

Wallighter 175
luminaire
The GE Wallighter 175 luminaire is a low
cost, low wattage lighting solution for
loading docks, stairways, entrances,
and walkways. The Alzak{inished
reflector is easily cleaned and provides
good beam control. lt uses low
wattage (up to 175-watt) Lucalox,
metal-halide or mercury lamps.

General Electric
High Mast
lighting systems
GE high mast lighting systems provide
specific advantages in lighting large
outdoor areas using Lucalox or
metal-halide lamps. With a high mast
system you can normally use fewer
poles and fewer luminaires than with
conventional lighting systems. You can
get more illumination with less glare.
and light intrusion into adjacent areas.

GE service hoists permit easy

maintenance. Hoists are customassembled to meet a customer's
specific lighting and power
requirements. Pole heights range from
60 to 140 feet.
Parking Iots, outdoor work yards,
storage areas, perimeters, and
recreation areas are typical

applications.
The GE X209 high mast luminaire is
available with either open or closed
and filtered optical assemblies with
symmetrical or asymmetrical
distribution. ALGLAS-coated precision
formed reflectors maintain long lile and
help produce uniform light distribution

patterns.

Steaclilux'
Electronic
Ballasts
for maximum

illumination
ancl optimum

General Electric Steadilux ballasts are designed

to provide the following user benefits:

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107. fewer fi)dures required

to

maintain specified
illumination levels
Lower energy consumption
than with conventional
Lucalox lighting systems
Constant lumen output over
lamp life.
Lower overall owning and
operating costs.

When determining the

specificaiions for a high
pressure sodium lighting
system, be sure that the bailast
is specified for constant lumen
output throughout the life of an
HPS lamp. And for optimum
energy conservation and best
lighting performance, specify
GE Steadilux ballasts.

life
Because high pressure sodium lighting
is truly a system, each component
should be carefully designed to
enhance the system. This is especially
true oflhe ballast. A ballast designed for
a Lucalox lamp should provide the lamp
with a steady power supply to help
assure continued high lumen output and
long lamp life.
Theoretically, an HPS light source is an
arc that will carry unlimited current.
unlike a lilament lamp which will burn up
if too much current is applied. However,
overcurrent operatlon of HID sources
seriously reduces lamp life. Also, the
voltage across an HPS arc tube rises
with age even if the line voltage remains
constant.
These lacts underscore high pressure
sodium lamps as dynamic light sources,
which means HPS ballasts must
manage lamp operation throughout the
lile of the lamp.
General Electric designs and builds
three types of ballasts-reactor,
regulator and Steadilux-for HPS
lighting systems. The best of these three
basic types is the Steadilux electronic
ballast. lt uses solid-state components
and a feedback loop which continuously
measures lamp volts and current. The
conlrol circuit monitors the data and
controls the lamp wattage within
predetermined levels depending on the
data. The Steadilux ballast achieves a
117. regulation ol lamp watts even if line
voltage varies r107. with the resull that
lamp lumens remain nearly constant
throughout lamplile. (See volvwatt
trace).

Specifying the
Volt/Watt Trace
Regardless of which ballast type
is specified, it is important to

specify it according to the

lampmakers Volt/Watt trace for
the designated lamp. The lamp's
Volt/Watt trace takes the form of
a trapezoid (above) with the
vertical dimension defining lamp
wattage or lamp lumen output
and the horizontal dimension
defining lamp operating voltage
which increases with age. The
area inside the trapezoid is the
design tolerance for the lamp.

The three dotted curves

represent the high-line voltage
variant (top), low-line voltage
variant (bottom) and nominal line
voltage (center). When any of
these lines stray outside the

trapezoid, the ballast is not

providing proper regulation tor
the lamp.
Some ballasts such as Steadilux
(solid curve) can accommodate
greater line voltage variations
with little effecton the inputto the
lamp. This factor can be highly
important in lamp pertormance
over life and merits consideration
whenever specifying HPS
liqhting systems.

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