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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   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
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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