Philips PL Series - User Manual

Philips PL-T 4-Pin Compact
Fluorescent Lamps
f
eaturing ALTO
®
Lamp Technology
Low mercury, energy savings
Philips PL-T Compact Fluorescent lamps offer designers,
specifiers, and end-users new levels of efficiencies and
versatility in sizes, configurations and application possibilities.
Temperature-independent lamp
• Amalgam technology provides high lumen output over
a wide temperature range
Extended relamping cycles
• Reduced maintenance costs
• 12,000 hour rated average life
1
(3 hours per start)
• 20,000 hour rated average life
2
(12 hours per start)
Dimmable for application flexibility and energy savings
• PL-T 4-pin lamps may be used with electronic dimming ballasts
and can be dimmed down to 10%
More design flexibility
• 25% shorter than PL-C lamps
Better for the environment
• 18W, 26W, 32W and 42W have only 2.7mg of mercury with
ALTO
®
lamp technology
(1,2 See back of page for footnotes)
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deal for downlights
in offices, hotels and
retail environments
PL SERIES
† This lamp is better for the environment
because of its reduced mercury content.
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amps give you end-of-life
options which can simplify and reduce your
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amp disposal costs depending on your
state and local regulations.

Philips PL Series Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Series	PL
Category	Light Bulbs
Voltage	120V
Color Temperature	2700K
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	80

Summary

Product Overview and Key Features

Low Mercury and Energy Savings

Philips PL-T Compact Fluorescent lamps offer new levels of efficiencies and versatility in sizes and configurations.

Temperature-Independent Lamp

Amalgam technology provides high lumen output over a wide temperature range.

Extended Relamping Cycles

Features reduced maintenance costs with long rated average life, up to 20,000 hours.

Dimmable for Application Flexibility

PL-T 4-pin lamps are compatible with electronic dimming ballasts and can be dimmed down to 10%.

Design and Environmental Benefits

Offers more design flexibility, being 25% shorter than PL-C lamps, and features reduced mercury content.

Ordering, Electrical and Technical Data

Product Ordering Number Code

List of product codes, generic designations, base types, and packaging quantities for PL-T lamps.

Electrical Specifications

Details nominal watts, voltage, lamp current, and approximate initial lumens for each lamp model.

Technical Performance Data

Includes M.O.L., rated average life (3-hr and 12-hr start), color temperature, and CRI.

Lamp Dimensions

PL-T 18 W;4 P Dimensions

Provides dimensions A, B, and C for the 18W PL-T 4-pin lamp.

PL-T 26 W;4 P Dimensions

Provides dimensions A, B, and C for the 26W PL-T 4-pin lamp.

PL-T 32 W;4 P Dimensions

Provides dimensions A, B, and C for the 32W PL-T 4-pin lamp.

PL-T 42 W;4 P Dimensions

Provides dimensions A, B, and C for the 42W PL-T 4-pin lamp.

PL-T 57 W Dimensions

Provides dimensions A, B, and C for the 57W PL-T lamp.