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Fluorescent Dimming Systems Technica l Guide
FLUORESCENT DIMMING SYSTEMS TECHNICAL GUIDE
Why Fluorescent? ...........................................................................................................................................2
Why Different Dimming Ranges? .....................................................................................................................3
How Do Fluorescent Lamps and Dimming Ballasts Work? ..................................................................................4
Choosing the Right Lutron Dimming Ballast......................................................................................................5
Sockets ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Socket Wiring .................................................................................................................................................8
Ballast Temperature ......................................................................................................................................11
Recommended Installation Practices ..............................................................................................................12
Lamp Information .........................................................................................................................................14
Ballast Wiring ...............................................................................................................................................15
Function Testing Ballasts and Controls ...........................................................................................................16
Appendix: Wiring Diagrams ...........................................................................................................................17
Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................23
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................25
LUTRON THE LEADER IN L IGHTING CONTROL
Since its founding over 40 years ago, Lutron has emerged as the recognized leader
in residential and commercial lighting control, and is the brand most preferred by lighting
designers and specifiers worldwide. Lutron invented the solid state dimmer (1961), the
electronic fluorescent dimming ballast (1969) and qualified for ISO 9001 registration (1991).
With over 100 U.S. patents, Lutron has continuously led the industry with high quality
innovative products and solutions for lighting control.
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For ballast model numbers and control selections, please see theFluorescent Dimming System Selection Guide, P/N 366-002.
contents
Fluorescent Dimming Systems Technica l Guide
WHY FLUORESCENT?
Fluorescent Lighting Saves Energy
Fluorescent lighting uses much less power than incandescent
lighting. In a typical installation, a 32 Watt compact fluorescent
lamp provides approximately the same light output as a
100 Watt incandescent lamp. As both sources are dimmed,
fluorescent lamps continue to be a more energy efficient
light source.
Some states are mandating certain energy usage limitations
for workspace lighting. Fluorescent lighting may now be
required in some areas in order to meet both the lighting
requirements and energy regulations.
Fluorescent Lighting Reduces Operating Costs
Reduces HVAC Operating Cost
Fluorescent lighting generates 75% less heat than incandescent
lighting and therefore can reduce HVAC ongoing operating cost.
Reduces HVAC Initial Equipment Cost
For new construction, air conditioning systems must be sized
with regard to the maximum lighting load (all lights on at full
brightness). A fluorescent solution reduces the lighting load
by as much as 66%. This reduction significantly decreases the
initial size and cost of AC equipment. Every 3,300 Watts of
electricity saved eliminates 1 ton of AC equipment.
Reduces Maintenance Cost
Fluorescent lamps last longer than incandescent lamps and
require fewer lamp changes, reducing maintenance costs.
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ElectricityConsumedBy IncandescentSource
ElectricityConsumedBy FluorescentSource
Over 60 Watts of electricity is saved per fixture by using fluorescentlamps.
Measured Light (%)
Power (W)
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WHY DIFFERENT DIMMING RANGES?
The Difference Between Measured and Perceived Light
The human eye responds to dim light by automatically enlarging
the pupil to allow more light into the eye, making the light
appear brighter. Measured light (%) is always less than the
perceived light (%). Lights dimmed down to 1% measured
light are perceived as 10% by the human eye. One percent
(1%) is essential for architectural applications.
Application Examples
1%Architectural Dimming
3
Perceived Light (%)
MeasuredLight (%)
15
10% to 100% Energy Management Dimming
1% to 100% Architectural Dimming
5% to 100% High Performance Dimming
10 3222 40 50 60 70 80 90 100%0
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5%High Performance Dimming 10%
Energy Management Dimming
Conference Room/Boardroom
Classroom/Lecture Hall Patient Room/
Examination & Treatment Room
House of Worship Theater Convention Area Elegant Dining Space Air Traffic Control Center Industrial Control Room Partitioned Meeting Room Graphic Art Workstation CAD/CAM Workstation Private Office
Large Open Office Small Meeting Room Customer Service Area/
Call Center Lobby Hotel Guest Room
Corridor/Stairwell Utility Room Restroom Load Shedding Occupant Detection Daylight Harvesting
Source: IESNA Lighting Handbook, 9th Edition,(New York: IESNA, 2000), 27-4.
4 Fluorescent Dimming Systems Technica l Guide
HOW DO FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND DIMMING BALLASTS WORK?
How Do Fluorescent Lamps Work?
A linear fluorescent lamp consists of a glass tube containing
low pressure mercury vapor with a tungsten filament at each
end. Light is produced by striking an arc across the lamp from
one filament to the other, causing the gas to glow. The amount
of current passing through the lamp determines the light output.
How Does Lutron Dim Fluorescent Lamps?
Lutron ballasts control the current passing through the lamp
to offer the user light level control. As part of the dimming
process, it is important to keep the filaments warm by passing
a current through them. Instant-start ballasts do not provide
heat to these filaments and use sockets that connect the two
filament pins together. A Lutron ballast uses these filaments
and it is important that these two pins are not shorted
together in the socket. Hence the need for rapid-start
sockets which keep these pin connections separate.
Using instant-start sockets with a Lutron ballast will
cause excess current to flow in the lamp wires which
may permanently damage the ballast.
Lamp Voltage
Arc Current
Ballast
Red Leads
Blue Leads
FilamentCurrent
Filament
Excitation of Phosphor Coating (Visible Light)
UV Light Emission Arc
U-bent, twin tube and compact fluorescent lamps are
simply linear lamps with a varying number of bends.
Filament
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT LUTRON DIMMING BALLAST
Factors for Choosing Dimming Ballasts
Ballasts are specified according to the lamp type, low-end light
level, supply voltage, and control method.
Lamp Type
Each type of fluorescent lamp has specific electrical require-
ments in order to operate at variable light levels and achieve
the expected lamp lifetime. Lutron designs each fluorescent
dimming ballast to achieve the best performance for each
lamp type. The result is superior dimming, continuous flicker-
free illumination, and expected lamp lifetime.
For information on the various lamp types, please see pg. 13.
Low-End Light Level
Lutron offers 10%, 5%, and 1% dimming ballasts.
This percentage refers to the measured low-end light level.
Ballast Dimming ControlFamily Range Method
Hi-lume 100%-1% 3-wireTu-Wire 100%-5% 2-wireCompact SE 100%-5% 3-wireEco-10 100%-10% 3-wireTVE 100%-10% 0-10V, 4-wire
Supply Voltage
Lutron offers ballasts for 120V, 277V, and 347V, all at 60Hz.
Ballasts for international voltages and frequencies are also
available. Consult Lutron for availability.
For selection information on our entire line of ballasts and controls for different lamp types, please see the Fluorescent Dimming Systems SelectionGuide (P/N 366-002), visit www.lutron.com/ballasts, or contact the toll-free Lutron Technical SupportCenter at 1.800.523.9466.
Control Method
Lutron offers sever
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