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Invented in 1890 by Nikola Tesla and used commercially over the past 16 years, induction technology is basically fluorescent lamp lighting without electrodes. It uses magnetic induction to ignite the phosphors instead of electrodes. The main advantages of induction technology are as follows. Electrodes are a significant point of failure on traditional fluorescent lamps causing more frequent replacement. Induction lamps do not have electrodes and consequently have an extremely long life, rated at 100,000 hours. Also, the lack of electrodes makes them more reliable in high-vibration applications. The second major advantage is the ability to use light generating substances that would react with metal electrodes in normal lamps, enabling the use of higher performance substances for more light.
Induction technology delivers an unequaled 100,000 hours of high quality white light which makes them virtually maintenance free. After 100,000 hours, 50% of the drivers will be surviving and at 60,000 hours about 10% failures are expected. 100,000 hours of life is 11 years of life even when run 24/7, or 25 years when operated 10 hours per day. Induction fixtures are virtually maintenance free. That is the equivalent of 100 incandescent lamps, 5 HID lamps, or 5 typical fluorescent lamp life cycles.
The light generated is a crisp white light with 80+ CRI, high reliability and instant on/off. Induction fixtures provide stable light output over a wide range of ambient temperatures, maintaining at least 85% of nominal lumens from -30° F to 130° F when used in an enclosed fixture with a heat sink. Additionally, induction systems can start at temperatures as low as -40° F.
Induction fixtures are energy efficient, too. A 250w Induction lamp can be compared to a new probe start 400w Metal Halide from a light output standpoint, however a 250w induction fixture uses 265 watts while the 400w HID uses approximate 454 watts. The savings is 189 watts. If operated 5 days a week, 12 hours a day and electricity costs $.12/kwh the annual savings in just energy is $69.93 per fixture. The maintenance and replacement savings are significant, too. Another one of the advantages is that induction fixtures operate at a lower temperature than competitor fixtures reducing cooling costs where applicable.
Long life, high CRI & efficacy are major factors for selecting induction fixtures
| Type |
Lumens per Watt |
Life |
Color Rendering Index |
| Incandescent |
15 to 25 L/WT |
1000 Hours |
90 CRI (100 for Halogen) |
| Florescent |
50 to 100 L/WT |
10,000 to 20,000 hours |
54 to 90 CRI |
| Induction |
65 to 90 L/WT |
100,000 hours |
85 CRI |
| Metal Halide (MH) |
60 to 80 L/WT |
10,000 to 20,000 hours |
60 to 80 CRI |
| Pulse Start MH |
100 L/WT |
20,000 hours |
60 to 80 CRI |
| High Pressure Sodium |
80 to 140 L/WT |
24,000 hours |
20 CRI |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
100 to 180 L/WT |
18,000 hours |
20 CRI |
| Features |
Advantages |
Benefits |
| No filament or electrodes to be damaged |
Long performance life up to 100,000 hours |
Few to no lighting outages due to system failure |
| Uses high voltage and high temperature resistant capacitors |
High lumen maintenance, >85% after 6,000 hours |
Virtually zero maintenance costs |
| Highest quality capacitors, resistors, and crystal diodes |
Superior reliability as compared to virtually all other lighting types |
No re-lamping or recycling costs for 10 years or longer |
| Electronic ballast with power factor > 0.99 |
System efficiency of 50% over magnetic ballasts |
Reduce energy costs up to 50% as compared to HID systems |
| High lumen efficiency of 80 to 90 Lumens per Watt (LPW) |
Better lighting and visibility |
Better visibility enhances employee performance |
| Significant energy savings |
Lower energy bills and total system cost of ownership |
Substantial cost reductions improves profitability |
| Pre-wired for 120v or 277v |
Low cost of installation |
Easy installation |
| Instant start and instant re-strike |
Will function in most commercial and industrial environments |
Easy to use |
| Reliable starting to -40C |
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Works in very cold environments |
| Color Rendering (CRI) of >80 |
High CRI enables colors to appear naturally and correct |
Increases safety and security |
| Available in 2700, 3500, 4000, 5000, and 6500 Kelvin |
The appropriate operating color is available for any purpose |
Helps protect eyesight |
| Working frequency of 210KHz |
Flicker free performance |
U.V. applications @ 253.7Nm |
| Amalgam content of < 0.25mg |
Less mercury entering the waste stream |
Health and environmental safety/protection |
| Harmonic distortion meets the International L Class Standard |
Less chance of interference with the electrical grid |
Electrical grid safety |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility meets international standards |
Less chance of harm to electronic devices |
Safe for use near other electronic devices |
| Lamps/Ballasts are listed & certified by CE, FCC, UL, & ISO |
World wide acceptance |
Great for use in virtually any facility and location |
| PERFORMANCE METRICS |
| Lamp/Ballast Type |
Wattage |
System Wattage |
Lamp Life |
CRI |
Mean Lumens |
Mean Pupil Lumens |
| High Pressure Sodium |
70 |
88 |
24,000 |
21 |
5,670 |
3,232 |
| High Pressure Sodium |
150 |
188 |
24,000 |
21 |
14,000 |
7,980 |
| High Pressure Sodium |
250 |
300 |
24,000 |
21 |
25,600 |
14,592 |
| High Pressure Sodium |
400 |
464 |
24,000 |
21 |
45,000 |
25,650 |
| High Pressure Sodium |
1000 |
1,100 |
24,000 |
21 |
126,000 |
71,820 |
| Induction |
40 |
41 |
100,000 |
80 |
3,400 |
5,508 |
| Induction |
80 |
82 |
100,000 |
80 |
6,800 |
11,016 |
| Induction |
100 |
102 |
100,000 |
80 |
8,500 |
13,770 |
| Induction |
120 |
122 |
100,000 |
80 |
10,200 |
16,524 |
| Induction |
200 |
204 |
100,000 |
80 |
17,000 |
27,540 |
| Metal Halide |
150 |
188 |
15,000 |
65 |
11,300 |
16,837 |
| Metal Halide |
175 |
215 |
10,000 |
65 |
10,000 |
14,900 |
| Metal Halide |
250 |
295 |
10,000 |
65 |
17,000 |
25,330 |
| Metal Halide |
400 |
456 |
10,000 |
65 |
28,800 |
42,912 |
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Metal
Halide |
1,000 |
1,070 |
12,000 |
65 |
92,900 |
138,421 |
| Low
Pressure Sodium |
180 |
220 |
16000 |
0 |
26,100 |
9,918 |
| Low
Pressure Sodium |
135 |
178 |
16000 |
0 |
19,140 |
7,273 |
| Low
Pressure Sodium |
90 |
124 |
16000 |
0 |
11095 |
4,216 |
| Low
Pressure Sodium |
55 |
80 |
18000 |
0 |
6655 |
2,529 |
| Low
Pressure Sodium |
35 |
60 |
18000 |
0 |
4000 |
1,520 |
| OPERATING COSTS |
| Lamp/Ballast Type |
Wattage |
Lamp Changes Over 10
Years |
Energy Used Over 10
Years |
Maintenance Over 10
Years |
Material Cost Over
10 Years |
Cost of Operation
Over 10 Years |
| High
Pressure Sodium |
70 |
3.7 |
$927 |
$201 |
$73 |
$1,201 |
| High
Pressure Sodium |
150 |
3.7 |
$1,971 |
$201 |
$73 |
$2,245 |
| High
Pressure Sodium |
250 |
3.7 |
$3,154 |
$201 |
$73 |
$3,427 |
| High
Pressure Sodium |
400 |
3.7 |
$4,878 |
$201 |
$73 |
$5,151 |
| High
Pressure Sodium |
1000 |
3.7 |
$11,563 |
$201 |
$224 |
$11,988 |
| Induction |
40 |
0 |
$429 |
$0 |
$0 |
$429 |
| Induction |
80 |
0 |
$858 |
$0 |
$0 |
$858 |
| Induction |
100 |
0 |
$1,072 |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,072 |
| Induction |
120 |
0 |
$1,287 |
$0 |
$0 |
$1,287 |
| Induction |
200 |
0 |
$2,144 |
$0 |
$0 |
$2,144 |
| Metal Halide |
150 |
5.8 |
$1,971 |
$321 |
$187 |
$2,479 |
| Metal Halide |
175 |
8.8 |
$2,263 |
$482 |
$278 |
$3,022 |
| Metal Halide |
250 |
8.8 |
$3,101 |
$482 |
$280 |
$3,863 |
| Metal Halide |
400 |
8.8 |
$4,793 |
$482 |
$280 |
$5,556 |
| Metal Halide |
1,000 |
7.3 |
$11,248 |
$402 |
$365 |
$12,014 |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
180 |
5.5 |
$2,308 |
$301 |
$345 |
$2,954 |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
135 |
5.5 |
$1,873 |
$301 |
$257 |
$2,432 |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
90 |
5.5 |
$1,306 |
$301 |
$203 |
$1,809 |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
55 |
4.9 |
$838 |
$268 |
$161 |
$1,267 |
| Low Pressure Sodium |
35 |
4.9 |
$629 |
$268 |
$161 |
$1,057 |
| Based on 24 hours, 7 days per week operating time |
| Based on $ 0.12 KWH and $55 per hour for Labor and Equipment such as lift trucks |
Click here to learn about the U.S. Government's Department of Energy's information on Induction lighting.
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