FAQS Induction Lighting

The Induction Lighting Company

KERS Ltd T/A The Induction Lighting Company (T) 0044 1142 511 512 Vantage House, Rother Valley Way, www.theinductionlightingcompany.com Sheffield, S20 3RW Company Registered in England 06677503 VAT :995675347

Induction Lighting - FAQs

There are many misconceptions about Induction Lighting and our resident consultant and industry expert “Dr Dave” seeks to answer some of the many queries we meet in our day to day meetings with our customers.

The ILC

KERS Ltd T/A The ILC (T) 0044 1142 511 512 Vantage House, Rother Valley Way, www.the-ilc.com Sheffield, S20 3RW Company Registered in England 06677503 VAT :995675347

Q? Who is The ILC? A! The ILC is the fastest growing European Induction Lighting specialists for cost and carbon savings, lighting designs and installations. www.The-ILC.com

Q? Why Induction Lighting? A! To realise cost and carbon benefits from 50% energy savings, minimal maintenance, reduced life time costs, and CRC tax mitigation

Cost Savings and Carbon Reduction The ILC lighting solutions offer much improved lighting, massive cost savings and huge carbon reductions to provide bottom line benefits – the three are inextricably linked and give a 3 for 1 benefit. New robust Induction lamps and fittings (luminaires), provide a portfolio of lighting options which when designed and implemented appropriately deliver operating costs and carbon reductions in excess of 50%, RoI s within 12/24 months, and long life (>80,000 hours) equating to much reduced life time costs when compared to traditional lighting units (SON and Metal Halide) and LED.

The Induction Lighting Company,(The ILC), located in Sheffield , UK, is one of Europe’s fastest growing suppliers of low energy, cost and carbon saving lighting solutions specialising in a wide variety of Induction Lighting products complimented by a portfolio of LED, replacement T5, retrofit T5 linear tubes, and Cold Cathode(LCD), lighting products.

The massive growth potential for its products and services has been identified throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

At The Induction Lighting Company we have modern solutions to combat energy costs inflation that provide REAL BENEFITS.

You can reduce your energy costs by over 50% You can reduce your carbon emissions by over 50% You can reduce your CRC tax by £12 per tonne You can reduce your lighting maintenance costs You can improve your lighting and working environment You do not need a capital expenditure budget You can pay the whole costs from your energy savings

The ILC low energy carbon reduction lighting solutions can decrease carbon emissions and reduce lighting operating costs by over 50%.


Q? Is Induction Lighting a new technology? A! Certainly not – Induction Lighting has been around for over 2 decades and the Induction lamp technology has now matured to a first choice lighting solution

Induction lighting has been around for over 2 decades and was first introduced in the US in 1990 and in Europe in 1992. Due to global eco-commercial pressures the technology and manufacturing expertise has attracted considerable attention and investment over the past few years and induction lamp technology has now matured to a first choice lighting solution. In the last decade China has taken the lead in high volume manufacture of induction lamps and luminaires.

Induction lighting is often overlooked or underutilised in lighting applications since none of the major brand manufacturers promote induction lamps in any significant way. At The Induction Lighting Company it is our specialism and we provide national blue chip companies with Induction lighting solutions that EXCEED all expectations. However, all our designs are site specific and are NOT one product fits all – we have an extensive portfolio of Induction, LED, T5 linear tubes, and LCD linear tubes to provide the most cost-effective site specific lighting solution designs. http://issuu.com/theilc/docs/the_introduction_to_induction_lighting_june__2012

Q? As Industry Specialists what Technical Accreditations do you hold? A! The factory is ISO 9001 approved and luminaires have CE, RoHS, FCC, and UL certification We also offer a 5 year warranty on the majority of luminaires. Q? Are you limited to Induction lighting only? A! NO! We specialise in a wide variety of Induction Lighting products but complimented by a portfolio of LED luminaires and lamps, T5 Replacement and Retrofit Fluorescent linear tube, and Cold Cathode(LCD)T8 linear tubes. The ILC’s low energy, carbon reduction, site specific, lighting solutions will decrease carbon emissions and reduce lighting operating costs by over 50%.

http://issuu.com/theilc/docs/the_introduction_to_induction_lighting_june__2012


Q? Do you have a range of products? A! We have an extensive range of Induction products for the commercial, industrial, and retail and office environments all inclusive of a 5 year warranty.

The ILC - An Extensive Induction Range

All luminaires are CE, RoHS, FCC, UL, certified and comply with EU directives and design standards.

Q? Do you offer a survey and lighting design service?

A! We offer an initial free lighting survey followed by a detailed and costed lighting design complete with the financial and carbon saving statistics – compelling documentation for Board level approvals.

Our extensive range of Induction products all have CE, RoHS, FCC, UL certification and comply with EU design directives and standards inclusive of a 5 year warranty. The range covers High Bay, Low Bay, Street Lights, Tunnel Lights, Flood Lights, and Indoor lighting.

We are committed to provide bespoke cost and carbon saving lighting solutions specialising in a wide variety of Induction Lighting products.

All Induction lighting solutions take due note of and deliver best practice designs, and where needed are complimented by a portfolio of Cold Cathode(LCD),LED, and Retrofit Fluorescent Lighting products.

The company's core strength is its ability to design and deliver commercially viable, innovative, technology-driven lighting solutions for today's market that provide early pay back periods, typically 1 to 2 years, and returns of investment over the product warranty period, typically 3 to 4 times the investment.

The ILC ethos is to be recognised for its outstanding customer service and quality and durability of its products by its clients and competition alike.

Simply contact us and we will arrange for a free initial survey.


Contact us on 01142 511 512 to arrange a no commitment free of charge survey and we can tell you exactly what you will save and how you can fund it, or

email our consultant team c/o [email protected]

Q? Do you offer funding for your low energy lighting systems? A NO not at this time, however, in general, during the period of the loan or lease, the operating lighting cost energy savings are sufficient to pay over the loan to cover both the lighting and the installation, thereafter all cost savings are on-going and are monetised directly to the bottom line commensurate with improved lighting, carbon emissions reduction, reduced maintenance costs, and, where appropriate, CRC tax savings.

In general, during the period of the loan or lease, the operating cost savings are sufficient to pay over the loan to cover both the lighting and the installation, thereafter all cost savings are on-going and are monetised directly to the bottom line commensurate with improved lighting, carbon, maintenance, and, where appropriate, CRC tax savings.

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Q? Are your low energy lighting solutions tax relief compliant? A YES – in general our solutions are compliant under the Government’s ECA scheme and will have huge cash flow benefits in the year of purchase. Tax Relief Considerations

Courtesy of The Carbon Trust

The Government are seeking to support those companies who purchase and install energy efficient equipment by way of tax relief. Capital Allowances The existing tax system allows for Capital Allowance on equipment purchased. The current Annual Investment Allowance of £100K (indicated to be reduced to £25K) is depreciated for tax at 20% pa (indicated to be reduced to 18%- or 10% if it is an “integral feature”) on a reducing balance basis. However, for eligible energy efficient equipment the whole of the eligible costs can be written off in one go in the year of purchase. This is the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme and is set up as an incentive for businesses to invest in “green” technologies – implementation of The ILC Low Fat Lighting solutions fall under the ECA umbrella. A number of associated areas are covered by ECA including but not exclusive to, heat and power, lighting, boilers, motors and drives, heat pumps, solar thermal panels, automatic monitoring and targeting equipment, uninterruptible power supplies. More detailed and current information should be obtained on www.eca.gov.uk

Example to illustrate the cash flow benefit of an ECA.

A business paying tax at 24% spends £100,000 on a tax allowable listed product. It claims £100,000 ECA against its taxable profits of the period of investment. This reduces the business’s tax bill (cash flow requirement) by £24,000.

This compares to the general annual allowance of £20,000 available for spending on equipment which would have reduced the business's tax bill by only £5,200.

Clearly, this does not include the cost savings the business will make on the reduced energy consumption of the new equipment.

Quote - A 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom line benefit as a 5% increase in sales.- Carbon Trust

http://www.eca.gov.uk/


Q? Can you recommend an installer for the luminaires? A The ILC and its installation partners, all of whom are NIC EIC approved contractors understand our products and technologies and provide the specialist working knowledge to ensure a timely, trouble free, and quality installation which support H&S legislation and safeguard The ILC warranty guidelines. Q? Are there lower operating costs benefits?

A Induction Lighting, specially selected LED lighting, and T5 linear tube solutions deliver energy lighting costs and carbon reductions in excess of 50% when compared to traditional SON, HID, and Metal Halide lighting units.

Quote – “A 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom line benefit as a 5% increase in sales.” - Carbon Trust

Q? You say that retro fitting Induction lighting has provided clients with significant energy costs savings – do you have any examples and how you have monitored the reduced energy and costs? A. All our customers have benefited from reduced energy costs which seem to be the initial quantifiable measure of success and the measure has been different with each customer. The cases below exemplify this. However, other inherent benefits of induction also accrue which are more or less evident dependant on the operating work environment. For example, brighter non-flicker, non-strobing light in food processing and packaging, reduced maintenance costs in high warehousing (18 metres), good colour rendering in a security environment, instant-on using PIRs in busy 24 hour warehouse, and minimal heat generation in cold stores working down to -25 centigrade. Some typical examples are:-

Low energy, low cost, robust Induction lamps and fittings, provide a portfolio of lighting options, which when designed and implemented appropriately deliver operating costs and carbon reductions in excess of 50%, investment pay backs within 12/24 months, and long life (>80,000 hours = 9 years at 24/7 usage) equating to much reduced life time costs when compared to traditional and LED lighting units. For many companies lighting contributes 40% of electricity running costs. Cost savings of over 50% reduces overheads and directly benefits the bottom line.


Example 1 Replacement of 30 SON 400W HIGH-bays with The ILC Tesla 200W Highbays

The figures

Quantified energy savings per annum £4,473 CO2 tonnes saved per annum: 33 tonnes Projected payback period *: 1.97 years Projected payback period with Enhanced Capital Allowance 1.48 years

Additional and ongoing benefits Total energy saving over 5 year warranty period £22,364 Return on Investment over warranty period (with ECA) 3.39 Total carbon saving over warranty period 164 tonnes

CRC Tax saving over warranty period (£12 per tonne p.a.) £1,974 Maintenance saving over warranty period (£17 pa per lamp) £2,550 Example 2 Replacement of 397 Metal Halide 400W HIGH-bays with The ILC Tesla 200W HIGH-bays

The figures

Quantified energy savings per annum £59,191 CO2 tonnes saved per annum: 453 tonnes Projected payback period *: 1.97 years Projected payback period with Enhanced Capital Allowance 1.48 years



CRC Tax saving over warranty period (£12 per tonne p.a.) £26,117 Maintenance saving over warranty period (£17 pa per lamp) £33,745 [NOTE; * projected payback period was based only on a 50% saving, actual savings including the benefit of motion detectors is 73.5%]

Example 3 replacement of 57 fluorescent street lighting with 57 200W Induction Street lights

The figures Quantified energy savings per annum £2,833 CO2 tonnes saved per annum: 21 tonnes Projected payback period: 3.16 years Projected payback period with Enhanced Capital Allowance 2.37 years


CRC Tax saving over warranty period (£12 per tonne p.a.) £1,250 Maintenance saving over warranty period (£17 pa per lamp) £4,850 Further examples can be found on our ISSU on line booklets


Q? What are the life time operating cost benefits? A! Life time costs are far superior to other forms of lighting and this makes a simple life time choice in favour of the induction lamp The chart below shows the typical lifespan for the most frequently used types of commercial/industrial lamp types.

Induction lamps have a lifespan of 80,000 to 100,000 hours (depending on type and model), compared to 45,000 to 50,000 hours claimed for LED lamp life spans. However, and most importantly, the induction ballasts have a 80,000 hour lifetime whilst the power supply units for LED lamps are around 20,000 to 30,000 hours at the present time. This makes a simple life time choice in favour of the induction lamp. There are NO lighting filaments as in traditional lamps and the elimination of filaments and electrodes results in a lamp of unmatched life. Lasting 80,000 hours or 25 years, this solution has a lifetime greater than

o Two LED lamp changes o five HID, o eight metal halide, or o eight typical fluorescent lamp changes.


In general terms and subject to the lighting design

A 120 Watt induction lamp will replace a 250 Watt metal halide lamp



A 300 Watt induction lamp will replace a 500/600 Watt metal halide lamp Importantly, and additionally, Induction Lighting reduces energy costs along with the benefit of increased lifetime. Q? Will I reduce my maintenance and operating costs? Can you give some broad based examples? A! Overall maintenance and energy (operating) costs are much reduced with the benefits of improved lighting over the period of the lamp life making induction lamps the most cost-effective life time option. We have found that many blue chip companies use a common and standard budget figure of £17 per annum per lamp to cover the short life time periods of traditional lamps and also the lumen depreciation (fall of light levels with time e.g. to 70% level after 5000 hours for metal halide, 70% level after 15,000 hours for SON, and 70% level after 50,000 hours for LED). An (external) Induction lamp will last 80,000 hours - cf 5000 hours MH, 15,000 hours SON, 50,000 hours LED - and thus negate expensive re-lamping. Based on a lamp replacement once the light output has depreciated to 70% this would require , over an 80,000 hour period, 16 No MH, 6 No SONs, 1 No LED at budgeted lamp costs of £2,800,£870, and £375 respectively.(No allowance is included for labour and equipment hire). Overall maintenance costs are much reduced with the benefits of improved lighting over the period of the lamp life making induction lamps the most cost-effective life time option. The tabulation below provides a global comparison between high pressure sodium, induction, and metal halide lamps, noting nominal lamp changes per 10 years, energy consumed at £0.07 per Kw/hr, labour charges for re-fit, the material costs for a re-fit, and the total cost of the operation over the ten year period. The average carbon saving of an induction lamp compared to traditional lamps is noted. The LIFE TIME COSTS of the induction lamp is markedly more cost-effective than traditional lamps, and additionally reduces carbon emissions.


Other benefits accrue providing more lumens per watt maintained over a longer period (70% light output at end of life), mitigates against CRC tax levy, higher CRI values than traditional lighting, more bottom line profit.

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Q? What are the main benefits of Induction lamps and lighting? A! The ILC Low Fat Induction Lighting solution, improves lighting, reduces lighting energy costs by 50%, reduces maintenance costs, reduces carbon emissions, and impacts on CRC tax (if and when applicable).

The ILC Low Fat Lighting solution is not a one light fits all solution and will deliver sustainable benefits to justify a compelling case for investment – the designs will tick all the boxes and demonstrate that:-

You can improve your lighting and working environment to be compliant

You can reduce your energy costs by over 50%

You can reduce your carbon emissions by over 50%

You can reduce your CRC tax by £12 per tonne

You can reduce your lighting maintenance costs

You can pay the costs from your energy savings

The Induction lighting technology provides equivalent or better, brighter light for reduced operating costs by using less power (wattage) than an equivalent Metal Halide or SON luminaire, as

120w induction replaces a 250w Metal Halide


200w induction replaces a 400w Metal halide


The Metal Halide has a 5,000 operating hour life time (defined by a 30% drop in lumen output) whilst the Induction lamp has over 80,000 hours (circa 10 years at 24/7 operating). The ILC low energy carbon reduction lighting solutions can decrease carbon emissions and reduce lighting operating costs by over 50%.


Benefits of Induction Lighting

Features Advantages Benefits No electrodes, no filament to be damaged ● Electrolytic capacitors used are high temperature (105 C) resistant and high voltage (450V) resistant capacitors ● Mica-film capacitors, resistors and crystal diodes used are selected in terms of the highest quality standards.

● Long performance life up to 80,000 hours, lasting up to 100 times as long compared to incandescent lamps. ● High luminous maintenance rate (at >95% after 2,000 hours and >85% after 6,000 hours) ● High reliability factor

Reduced re-lamping costs ● Minimal maintenance costs ● Less problems caused by interruption of industrial production or traffic flow ● Reduces recycling costs

● Power Factor>0.95 ● IC controlled electronic ballast ● Pupil Luminous Flux: Up to 150 Plm/W ● High lumen efficiency ● Superior energy saving

● Very high system efficiency (increase by 50% and 20% more than magnetic ballasts and conventional electronic ballasts respectively) ● Better visibility ● Lower energy bills

● Reduce electricity costs by up to 90%,75% and 50% as compared to incandescent lamps, HID lamps, and fluorescent lamps respectively. ● Reduced eye strain and stress ● Increase bottom line profits

● Electromagnetic induction lighting

● Low heat output ● Reduced air-conditioning costs

● Wide voltage range ● Instant start and instant re strike ● Reliable ignition even to-40°C

● Greater range of applications vs HID and fluorescents

● Easy installation ● Ease of use ● Great for very low temperature regions and applications.

● CRI > 80 (Ra) ● Wide colour temperature range ● Full spectrum available ● Precise wavelengths ● Working frequency: 210KHz

● Allows colours to be perceived correctly ● Like natural sunlight ● Range of colour temperatures and wavelengths ● Excellent lighting quality with no flicker

● Ideal for warehouses, tunnels, production facilities, shopping malls and more. ● Increase safety and security ● Increase worker productivity ● U.V. Applications @ 253.7Nm

● Amalgam Content < 0.25mg ● No liquid mercury to harm human beings or the environment

● Health & safety ● Environmental Protection

● Low Harmonic distortion-International “L” class standard.

● Less harm to electric safety ● Electric grid security

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) meets all international standards.

● No electronic interference or potential radiation damage.

● Safe for use near other electronic devices

● Listed and certified by CE, ,ROSH and other standards.

● No more restrictions for applications in the UK and around the world

● Ease of use as retrofit or in new construction applications


Q? What is the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) tax? and how do I measure this to mitigate the CRC tax? A! The I L C CRC savings calculator provides an easy way to compare and contrast traditional lighting and induction lighting solutions, and the energy and carbon costs savings. The CRC Energy Tax Changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme means higher costs The government has proposed that the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme become a flat charge of £12 per tonne of CO2 emissions and that the revenue-neutral payment recycling element has been scrapped. The Scheme becomes essentially a tax on electricity and heating energy use. At this time the scheme only applies to those companies who are using over 6,000 GWHr per annum but may be extended to SMEs.

Local Authorities and CRC

Councils have an opportunity to take some quick steps to reduce their tax obligations under the Carbon Reduction Commitment.

Section 2.108 of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) included a fundamental change to the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), turning what was an incentive into a tax and leaving local authorities with something to think about.

All organisations using more than 6,000MWh per year of electricity will be paying 8-9% of their energy costs in a ‘carbon tax’ to the government by 2012, and contrary to original plans, not getting any of this back. Local authorities will need to take practical measures immediately to reduce carbon emissions, and in particular consider those from their schools.

Councils are acting quickly to reduce the amount of carbon they emit and the amount they will have to pay in tax. Most local authorities can save 20-30% of carbon through a series of measures which pay back in less than five years. Simple steps such as lighting replacement will provide real savings. With these carbon reduction methods there is funding available to help finance the improvements without the need for capital expenditure.

We currently estimate that a reduction of a local authority’s carbon emissions by one tonne would save it £160 per year in energy costs and carbon costs in the future, and there are many thousands of tonnes to be saved.

The Induction Lighting Company CRC savings calculator provides an easy way to compare and contrast traditional lighting and induction lighting solutions


Q? There is longevity of operational life time but what other benefits accrue? A! There are many other operational and cost benefits that are an integral feature of The ILC low energy induction lighting solutions designs

• Long lifespan due to the lack of electrodes (filaments) - between 85,000 and 100,000 hours depending on the lamp model; • Very high energy conversion efficiency of between 80 and 90 Lumens/watt [higher wattage lamps are more energy efficient]; • High power factor due to the low loss in high frequency electronic ballasts which are 98% efficient; • Minimal Lumen depreciation (declining light output with age) compared to other lamp types as filament evaporation and depletion is absent;

• “Instant-on” and hot re-strike, unlike most conventional lamps used in commercial/industrial lighting applications (Sodium vapours – SON- and Metal Halides); Can be used with photocell or motion sensor • Environmentally friendly as induction lamps use less energy, and generally use less mercury per hour of operation that conventional lighting due to their long lifespan. The mercury is in a solid form and can be easily recovered if the lamp is broken, or for recycling at end-of-life;

Colour rendering – 85 CRI Colour Temperature – 2,700K-6,500K Energy Efficient – 85+ Lumens per Watt Lumen maintenance - 70% of its light output at circa 100,000 hours Maintenance costs – go up to 10 years without a change out High Output – 70W to 400W (6,000 to 36,000 lumens) No flickering, No Strobing, No Noise Minimal Colour shifting Starting temperatures as low as -40 degrees farenheight

These benefits offer a considerable cost savings of around 50% in energy and maintenance costs for induction lamps compared to other types of lamps that they replace.


Q? How does Induction compare with LED lighting?

A! – We specialise in Induction Lighting solutions for very sound commercial reasons, but we are acutely aware of, and do use, other lighting systems in our solutions. LEDs feature in our portfolio and in many cases are a viable option and our designs take all factors into consideration. However, our experiences to date favour Induction lighting to ensure a robust, cost effective solution, when payback periods are the crucial factor.

We do have a range of LED lighting solutions and will provide the most appropriate solution for every single application. LED lighting is very ‘directional’. Each LED providing an almost narrow beam of light. Induction lamps are tubular and have a far wider angle of illumination and tend to be better at area illumination than an equivalent LED. However, experience shows, for a number of clients, that since Induction lamps are much better at area illumination, our formal designs have been able to reduce the number of lamps needed when converting to Induction. To provide an equivalent level of light using LED units may require an increase in the number of lamps needed, cancelling out the energy saving advantage. The “Working Life” is a potentially contentious area with both types of lighting claiming a long life relative to traditional lamps. LED lighting catalogues often claim a life of 45,000 to 50,000 hours for example. At the same time, the typical LED warranty offers extended warranties at additional costs. A dichotomy for a product with a claimed ‘hours’ life of more than 11 years when run 24/7. Induction technology is well proven and at this stage of the development and roll out of LED lighting products The ILC believe that Induction lamps are more reliable, will last longer and maintain their light output throughout their working life, better than the current LED unit offering. If reliability, long life and broad area illumination are key priorities then Induction lighting should be considered. In our lighting designs we take due note of all lighting technologies , including LED, and carefully compare Induction v LED solutions v Other technologies


Q? Does Induction compare favourably to SON, Metal Halide? A! The ILC and in instances with our preferred installers, provide low energy lighting solutions that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, and at all times must be demonstrably cost-effective when compared to traditional Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium (SON) lamps and luminaires. Induction lamps are the preferred option Q? The Induction luminaire is more costly than traditional lighting systems. Why pay more?

A! Induction is the Future of Lighting for cost saving, energy and carbon reduction and represents a less costly solution when considering life time operating costs.

Lighting is essential for carrying out daily business activity but it can account for up to 40% of a company’s total electricity bill. As one of Europe’s leading suppliers of cost and carbon saving lighting solutions we specialise in a wide variety of Induction Lighting products complimented by a portfolio of Cold Cathode (LCD), LED, and Retrofit Fluorescent (T5) Lighting products. The ILC low energy carbon reduction lighting solutions are unparalleled and can decrease carbon emissions and reduce lighting operating costs by over 50%, RoIs within 12/24 months, and long life (>80,000 hours) equating to much reduced life time costs when compared to traditional lighting units (SON and Metal Halide), and LED systems. Q? Is there an easy retro-fit option?

A! In many cases we can offer an easy retro fit option, however, when this is not appropriate we find that a point for point luminaire replacement is practical and cost effective.

The ILC Induction lighting lamp solutions can be retro fitted into an existing lamp housing. This makes the conversion very cost effective and provides ROI’s between 12 – 24 months. It also makes a significant contribution as part of a carbon reduction strategy. The lamps have E27 end caps with an E40 convertor. Q? Does Induction still offer different coloured light options? A Yes. In general the range of induction lamps offers a wide range of colours from colour temperatures of 2,700K through to 6,500K. The induction lamp range has the following specification options. However in practice we offer the 6500 (daylight) colour option as the best all round lighting solution.

Model Warranty Voltage Lumens Colour Temperature

120W 5 YR 220-240 9600 2700/3500/4100/6500

150W 5 YR 220-240 12,000 3500/4100/5000/6500

200W 5 YR 220-240 16,000 3500/4100/5000/6500

300W 5 YR 220-240 24,000 3500/4100/5000/6500


Q? Where do you see the market growth for Induction Lighting? A! A broad range of interior and exterior applications can benefit from induction lighting

Externally, these include area lighting for municipal streets, parks, campuses, parking garages, and tunnels. Induction lighting has also been very effective as a light source on offshore oil rigs because of its stability, long life, and high resistance to vibration.

Interior atria spaces with high ceilings, such as industrial low-bay/high-bay settings, and two-story retail spaces and airport concourses.

Other general lighting applications, include but are not exclusive to ,exterior signage installations based on the -25°C starting temperature (large box signage especially), covered parking facilities, decorative post-top street lights, and exterior-mounted security lights. Other successful interior installations have occurred in tunnels, gyms, food production areas, and arenas. In addition, the technology is well-suited to cold storage applications like walk-in freezers and unconditioned warehouses, where induction lighting can be combined with occupancy sensors for maximum efficiency.

Overall, induction technology is ideal in any application where long life is critical and/or where maintenance cost avoidance is a priority, such as in difficult-to-reach applications like high ceilings where lift trucks are required or hazardous locations, such as bridges and tunnels.

Although this technology is not as old as some others, induction lighting is mature and proven, delivering attractive white light, high lumen maintenance, significant energy savings, and long life to a variety of indoor and outdoor applications.

Induction lighting carries a perception of higher cost than some other light sources, the basis of the Life Time Cost of ownership over the life of the technology has to be considered. Its energy efficiency, long life and energy cost reduction offers surprisingly short payback periods.

The cost and carbon savings continue for many years.


Q? What are the implications of light switching and re-strike?

A The HF operation makes the Induction lamp imminently suited for use with motion detectors and / or Lux detection.

The Induction lamp is “instant on” and “instant re-strike” making it a strong contender for use with motion detectors or Lux meters in areas with variable traffic. A Carbon Trust study has shown that with use of motion detectors a further 40% lighting saving can be achieved. This is not available with SON or metal halide luminaires.

Q? Can you compare the energy conversion efficiency (Lumens/W) of the lamps?

A YES – Induction has a high energy conversion efficiency (efficacy) and compares well with other new lamp light technologies

The tabulation provides a comparative measure of the efficacy, average life, and colour rendering of a range of lighting technology lamps. However, the efficacy and colour rendering falls off markedly for all but the Induction lamps


However, after 2000 hours the lumen depreciation of other light sources is far greater whilst the induction lamp maintains its efficacy for over 80,000 hours.

Q? How do I know which lamp size I need? A Induction lamps are very efficient and require much less power to deliver the same or more and a brighter light. Our designs will ensure the correct choice and number of lamps for a particular situation. There are some broad brush “rule of thumb” indicators. In general terms and subject to the lighting design




A 300 Watt induction lamp will replace a 500/600 Watt metal halide lamp

HF Induction bulbs of 20W, 30W, and 40W with E27 screw fitting, and also an E40 / E27 end cap converter also offer better brighter light and cost savings

• 20W provides 1258 lumens equivalent to a traditional 100W lamp • 30W provides 2260 lumens equivalent to a traditional 150W lamp • 40W provides 2472 lumens equivalent to a traditional 200W lamp

The Induction bulb gives significant energy cost savings – energy and carbon costs savings of 80% can be realised.


Q? Have you an option that I can use with my CCTV cameras? A YES – the Induction lamp has a Colour Rendering Index (CRI) value around 85Ra and is highly suited lighting to use alongside CCTV cameras. Q? Is there mercury in the Induction lamp? And if so is it harmful to the environment?

A YES – but it is not liquid mercury that is harmful to the environment it is a solid amalgam and is relatively harmless and meets the RoHS standards for hazardous substances, and is easily disposed of at end of life.

The table below provides the usage of mercury per 20,000 hours of operation over various light technologies.

Q? Can running an Induction lamp interfere with computers or any other electronic device or telecommunication equipment?

A: No. The system complies with FCC, UL, and CE regulations with non-interference under normal circumstances. The regulations are in place to protect navigation and radio communications and the system will not interfere with portable or cellular/mobile phones.

A pellet of Amalgam can be seen in the glass “fill tube” of a typical round induction lamp. The silver object at the bottom left of the picture is one of the external inductors.


Q? How do ambient temperatures effect the running of the lamps? A! The Induction lamp has a working range from -25OC to +40oC without impedance to performance

The lamps amalgam fill technology and the heat sink create stable light output over a wide range of ambient temperatures, maintaining at least 85% of nominal lumens from -34°C to 55°C. The ILC Induction lamps can start at temperatures as low as -40°C.

Q? Are there any extraneous effects working at the extremes of the temperature range? A: Working at the lower end of the working temperature range can effect the time to start. Laboratory tests at -40 degrees have shown a time to full brightness of around 30 seconds to 1minute. However once at temperature there is no lumen depreciation due to the operating temperature. We recommend that the fitting is sealed correctly to ensure no heat loss through poor sealing. All L&B must work at 40°C for 3 months min to pass our in-house testing Q? Is the Induction lamp dimmable? A! NO the Induction lamp is not dimmable Q? Can induction be used alongside a motion and/or Lux detector? A! We have a number of case studies where the 50% lighting energy savings from the Induction lamp have been improved additionally by in excess of 30% by using detectors a total saving of > 80%. The Induction lamp is “instant on” and “instant re-strike” making it a strong contender for use with motion detectors or Lux meters in areas with variable traffic. A Carbon Trust study has shown that with use of motion detectors a further 40% lighting saving can be achieved. This is not available with SON or metal halide luminaires. The additional cost of the detector(s) is more than compensated for by the additional cost and carbon savings.

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Q? Are your Induction luminaires resistant to vibrations? A! YES - The fact that ILC Induction lamps have no electrodes make them more reliable in high-vibration and gusty applications. The ILC Induction lamp system has proven its durability in bridges, tunnels, and signage applications. Q? Does the light emitted fade or damage materials?

A .The damage factor for materials is rated low and ILC Induction lamps can generally be used in open luminaires without any front glass.

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The amount of ultraviolet light generated by an 85W lamp is roughly equivalent to that of a regular fluorescent lamp per 1000 lux. The permissible exposure time (PET) is +40 hours per 1000 lux, generously above the norm (24 hours per 1000 lux). The damage factor for materials is rated at a low 0.3 so ILC Induction lamps can generally be used in open luminaires without any front glass.

Q? During service can individual components be replaced? A YES – but the ILC lamps and ballasts are almost always supplied as a lamp/ballast pair, even for re-lamping

The ILC lamps and ballasts are separately replaceable. However, ILC Induction lights are almost always supplied as a lamp/ballast pair, even for relamping. End of life usually means the ballast must be replaced, and at the time, it is usually recommended to replace the lamp, as phosphor degeneration at 100,000 hours lowers lumen output 35% to 40%. The recommended service life is 80,000 hours (9.1 years running 24/7 or 15 years running only day or night).

Q? There is lots of talk about Scotopic and Photopic – what’s this all mean?

A! Scotopic light is the light available to the human eye and is far greater than the Photopic light recorded by a light meter. This is used to great advantage in our photometric designs and lighting solutions, providing brighter light whilst reducing costs

The spectral distribution of the light produced by a particular lamp affects human vision. Higher blue output lamps – sometimes referred to as “High Scotopic Output” – appear brighter to the human eye than the same wattage of lamp with the same conversion efficiency but with little or no blue output. Thus the lamp’s spectral distribution of light that is useful to the human eye is also a factor in perceived light quality and brightness.

Induction Light Spectrum – intense blue wavelengths. High Pressure Sodium – minimal blue wavelengths

The term Pupil Lumens (PL) is used to measure this phenomenon.

The PL of a lamp can be determined by multiplying the output in lumens by a conversion factor based on the lamp spectral distribution. The conversion factors are derived from measuring the Scotopic / Photopic (S/P) of a lamp.

The use of the S/P ratio multiplied by the actual lamp output in Lumens provides the amount of light useful and available to the human eye – Pupil Lumens (PL).


In general, both Induction and LED lamps are available in 4,100K, 5,000K, and 6,500K versions and the following S/P ratios are meaningful for these lamp types and colour temperatures.

Q? What is the difference between Photopic and Scotopic light output from lamps? A! Early lighting technology measured light outputs “lumen outputs” using a light meter which only reads a limited part of the spectrum and this provided a “photopic” measure of the light output. However, the eye, assesses a much broader part of the spectrum and “reads” a much higher “lumen output” than a simple meter. This is the “Scotopic” measure of light. Q? Is the Scotopic effect advantageous to Induction lamps? A YES – Research has shown that the light emitted by an induction lamp has a higher Photopic to Scotopic (P/S) ratio than other lighting technology outputs, thus further enhancing the benefits of Induction lighting relative to other technologies

In general, both Induction and LED lamps are available in 4,100K, 5,000K, and 6,500K versions and the following S/P ratios are meaningful for these lamp types and colour temperatures.


INDUCTION BULBS Q? Do you have a range of self ballasted Induction Bulbs ? A; YES, We offer HF Induction bulbs of 20W, 30W, and 40W with E27 screw fitting, and also an E40 / E27 end cap converter.

HF INDUCTION BULBS FOR RETRO FIT

HF Induction bulbs of 20W, 30W, and 40W with E27 screw fitting, and also an

E40 / E27 end cap converter.

The light outputs vary and are summarised as:-

•20W provides 1258 lumens equivalent to a traditional 100W lamp



The Induction bulb gives significant energy cost savings – energy and carbon

costs savings of 80% can be realised.

HF Induction Bulbs 20W 30W 40W End Cap

THE ILC – AN INTEGRATED LIGHTING SOLUTION

Q? What light output do they provide? A! The light outputs vary and are summarised above as:-

20W provides 1258 lumens equivalent to a traditional 100W lamp



Q? So, using the Induction bulb gives significant energy cost savings? A! Most certainly – energy and carbon costs savings of 80% can be realised. Q? Does the self ballasted Induction bulb have an EMC certification? A: YES. Our agreement with our factory partners in China providers us with Induction bulbs that are EMC certified. This is crucial to avoid interference with radio and other similar wave formats.


Q? What is the life expectancy of the Induction Bulb? A! Our Induction bulbs have a warranty of 2 years and an expected operating life of 60,000 hours Q? Do the light levels fall off with use? A! Yes, as do all lighting systems BUT the induction lumen depreciation falls no more than 10% over the first 2000 hours (c 250 days at 8 hours per day), far out performing traditional lamps. Q? Do the Induction bulbs come in different light colours? A! YES. The default colour is 6000 Kelvin (daylight), but with special order, can be provided over the range 2,700 to 7000 Kelvin. Q? Can you give some examples of the applications for Induction Bulbs? A! YES; our recent commercial success was the use in an innovative design for car parks and passage ways in aggressive environments.

Q? Can you have bulbs with even higher wattages? A! Yes but these would not be self ballasted and would need a separate ballast Q? Can the induction bulb be provided in a variety of colours? A! Yes – the bulbs can be in any colour


STREET LIGHTS Q? Do you have a range of street lights? A! YES. We can provide both LED and Induction street lights but feature just 3 of the more popular induction designs in our catalogue. Through our partnership with our factory in China we can provide the majority of designs now on the market. Our introduction to Street Lighting is provided by the link:- Q? Do they have a range of wattages? A! YES. Our wattages range from 60W to 200W for our single lamp designs whilst our double bulb option can increase this to 330W. The light outputs are summarised as:-

60W provides 4,800 lumens equivalent to a Metal Halide 120W lamp





Q? Is there a rule of thumb to describe the effectiveness of the Induction Street Light? A! YES but it is important always to carry out a photometric design using our IES files. In round terms, and as an example using a 200W street light, the following is a guide to operational usage:-

Lamp pole 8 metres gives 43 lux at ground with a 15m x 13 m light spread

Lamp pole 10 metres gives 22 lux at ground with a 22m x 19m light spread

Lamp pole 12 metres gives 12 lux at ground with a 22m x 20m spread

Further detailed information is available from our design team who can offer appropriate photometric designs. Q? Do you have the street light fittings IES files and also the UnMetered Supply (UMS) Charge Code certifications? A! The IES files are available on request for each of the street light fittings. The results from our application for the appropriate Charge Codes are scheduled for late 2013.


Q? Can you supply an Induction Street light with a dimmable option? A! At the present time it is not possible to make a dimmable ballast as they are simply unstable and overheat! Our unique solution is with a double lamp street light fitting (or other fitting – high bay and floodlight) it is possible to use separate timers to each lamp and at a predetermined time switch one lamp off. Q? Are your street light fittings fully accredited? A! YES; all our fittings are CE, RoHS, and EMC accredited and are designed to be IP65 rated. Q? What warranty do you offer on the street light fitting? A! The fitting benefits from a 2 year warranty inclusive of lamp and ballast with an expected life time of 60,000 operating hours. Q? Is the light output suited to security applications and CCTV cameras? A! Yes the colour rendering index (CRI) is rated Ra>80 which is ideal for CCTV cameras and clear, clean, crisp images. Q? Do you have a broad based comparison of the various street light options? A! Yes – the schematic below compares traditional lighting with both LED and Induction options.

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