Technical Guide

LED Inrush Datasheet

IP Rating

The ingress protection (IP) code denotes the protection against solid objects, moisture and impact provided by the luminaire enclosure.

 

Foreign body protection - 1st IP digit

Test Mark Protection Type Protection
  IP 1XX Against foreign bodies ≥ 50 mm
  IP 2XX Against foreign bodies ≥ 12 mm
  IP 3XX Against foreign bodies ≥ 2.5 mm
  IP 4XX Against foreign bodies ≥ 1 mm
IP 5XX Against harmful dust deposits
IP 6XX Against dust entry

 

Water protection - 2nd IP digit

Test Mark Protection Type Protection
IP X1X Against drops of water falling vertically
IP X2X Against drops of water from angles up to 15°
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IP X4X Against splash water
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ico_IPRating4.gif IP X7X Against immersion
IP X8X Against submersion

 

Mechanical impact protection - 3rd IP digit

Test Mark Protection Type Protection
IP XX1 Impact 0,225 joule
IP XX2 Impact 0,375 joule
IP XX3 Impact 0,500 joule
IP XX5 Impact 2,00 joules
IP XX7 Impact 6,00 joules
IP XX9 Impact 20,00 joules

Safety Symbols

17 The ENEC symbol (European Norm Electrical Certification) is a European test and certification symbol for luminaires and electrical components in luminaires.

Luminaires with the F mark can be fixed to normal flame-inhibiting materials (EN60598/VDE0711).

Electrical characteristics

Typical electrical characteristics for lamp circuit

 

  Starting
Current (A)*		 Running
Current (A)		            
Lamp Type & Wattage 220V 230V 240V 220V 230V 240V Gear losses Total circuit (W) Power factor Capacity
value (µF)		 Lowest starting temp°C Fuse (A)
HID Wire Wound Circuits
High pressure sodium
50W 0.5 0.47 0.45 0.33 0.31 0.3 15 65 >0.9 8 -30 5
70W 0.66 0.63 0.6 0.44 0.42 0.4 16 86 >0.9 10 -30 5
100W 0.92 0.89 0.84 0.61 0.59 0.56 23 123 >0.9 12 -30 5
150W 1.31 1.26 1.2 0.87 0.84 0.8 25 175 >0.9 20 -30 5
250W 2 1.9 1.8 1.35 1.3 1.24 35 285 >0.9 35 -30 10
400W 3.1 3 2.85 2.07 1.98 1.9 45 445 >0.9 50 -30 10
600W 4.47 4.28 4.18 3.44 3.22 3.07 91 691 0.88 60 -30 10
1000W* Less than operating 5 4.81 4.6 85 1085 >0.9 32
(480V)***		 -30 20
Mercury (MBF/HPL)
50W 0.45 0.43 0.41 0.3 0.28 0.27 13 63 >0.9 7 -20 5
80W 0.71 0.68 0.65 0.47 0.45 0.43 16 96 >0.9 8 -20 5
125W 1.08 1.04 0.99 0.72 0.69 0.66 20 145 >0.9 10 -20 5
250W 2 1.9 1.8 1.34 1.28 1.23 30 280 >0.9 20 -20 10
400W 3 2.9 2.8 2 1.93 1.85 35 435 >0.9 30 -20 10
Metal Halide (MBI/HQI)
70HQI/MBI 0.66 0.63 0.6 0.44 0.42 0.4 16 86 >0.9 10 -20 5
100HQI/MBI 0.92 0.89 0.84 0.61 0.59 0.56 23 123 >0.9 12 -20 5
150HQI/MBI 1.31 1.26 1.2 0.87 0.84 0.8 25 175 >0.9 20 -20 5
250HQI/MBI 2 1.9 1.8 1.35 1.3 1.24 35 285 >0.9 35 -20 10
400HQI/MBI 3.8 3.7 3.6 2.8 2.4 2.2 40 440 >0.9 45 -20 10
450HQI/MBI 3.8 3.7 3.6 2.28 2.26 2.2 23 490 >0.9 50 -20  
Euro Metal Halide
250W 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.6 1.5 1.5 26 310 >0.9 20 -20 10
400W 3.4 3.1 2.9 1.9 1.9 1.8 31 406 >0.9 30 -20 10
Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH/CDM)
35CDM 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.28 0.25 0.23 11 46 >0.9 6 -20 5
70CDM 0.74 0.71 0.67 0.52 0.48 0.46 17 87 >0.9 10 -20 5
100CDM 0.92 0.89 0.84 0.51 059 0.58 23 123 >0.9 12 -20 5
150CDM 1.53 1.46 1.41 0.85 0.79 0.79 25 175 >0.9 20 -20 5
250CDM 2 1.9 1.8 1.35 1.3 1.24 35 285 >0.9 35 -20 10
400CDM 3.01 2.51 2.24 2.25 2.17 2.06 48 448 >0.9 50 -20 10
Multi Vapour (MV)
175W Less than Running 1.04 0.99 0.95 30 205 >0.9 4 -20  
250W Less than Running 1.35 1.29 1.24 40 290 >0.9 10 -20 10
400W Less than Running 2.18 2.09 2 65 465 >0.9 25.25 -20 10
1000W Less than Running 4.92 4.72 4.5 65 1065 >0.9 28(480v)*** -20 20
Fluorescent PL/TRT
11W   0.06 0.06 0.05 2 13 >0.9 2 -10 5
13W   0.07 0.07 0.07 3 16 >0.9 2 -10 5
18W   0.12 0.11 0.11 6 24 >0.9 3 -10 5
26W   0.16 0.15 0.14 6 32 >0.9 3 -10 5
Fluorescent PLE
23W   0.13 0.13 0.12 6 29 >0.9 3 -10 5
Fluorescent 2D
28W   0.17 0.16 0.15 6 34 >0.9 3 -10 5
38W   0.24 0.23 0.22 10 48 >0.9 4 -10 5

 

 

  Starting
Current (A)*		 Running
Current (A)		            
Lamp Type & Wattage 220V 230V 240V 220V 230V 240V Gear losses Total circuit (W) Power factor Capacity
value (µF)		 Lowest starting temp°C Fuse (A)
Electronic HID Ballasts
Philips Cosmopolis
60W Cosmopolis White 0.19 0.17 0.2 0.32 0.31 0.3 8 66 0.95 N/A -20 5
140W Cosmopolis White 0.44 0.37 0.41 0.71 0.7 0.66 17 152 0.96 N/A -30 5
Zodion
50W Zodion SON/CMH Less than Running 0.26 0.25 0.24 8 56 0.987 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
70W Zodion SON/CMH Less than Running 0.37 0.35 0.34 10 80 0.988 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
100W Zodion SON/CMH Less than Running 0.5 0.48 0.46 13 109 0.986 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
150W Zodion SON/CMH Less than Running 0.76 0.72 0.69 14 165 0.996 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Harvard
50W Harvard SON/CMH Less than Running 0.25 0.24 0.23 8 56 0.991 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
70W Harvard SON/CMH Less than Running 0.35 0.34 0.32 7 77 0.996 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
100W Harvard SON/CMH Less than Running 0.49 0.47 0.45 8 106 0.995 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
150W Harvard SON/CMH Less than Running 0.7 0.67 0.64 15 153 0.998 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
SELC
50W SELC SON/CMH Less than Running 0.27 0.26 0.25 12 58 0.974 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
70W SELC SON/CMH Less than Running 0.27 0.33 0.32 11 74 0.983 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
100W SELC SON/CMH Less than Running 0.5 0.48 0.46 13 109 0.993 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
150W SELC SON/CMH Less than Running 0.75 0.72 0.69 19 165 0.995 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Philips CDO - TT
Mastercity 70W Less than Running 0.37 0.35 0.34 8 78 0.97 N/A -20(CMH) 5
Mastercity 100W Less than Running 0.52 0.5 0.48 10 112 0.98 N/A -20(CMH) 5
Mastercity 150W Less than Running 0.75 0.72 0.69 15 165 0.99 N/A -20(CMH) 5
Metrolight Super HID™
Super HID™ 50W SON/MH Less than Running 0.27 0.27 0.26 7 56 0.94 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Super HID™ 70W SON/MH Less than Running 0.36 0.35 0.34 8 77 0.96 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Super HID™ 100W SON/MH Less than Running 0.51 0.49 0.47 8 112 0.98 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Super HID™ 150W SON/MH Less than Running 0.74 0.7 0.68 14 162 0.985 N/A -30(SON)/-20(CMH) 5
Fluorescent PL/TRT
32W   0.18 0.17 0.16 3 35 >0.9 N/A -10 5
42W   0.2 0.19 0.19 2 44 >0.9 N/A -10 5
57W   0.28 0.27 0.26 5 62 >0.9 N/A -10 5
70W   0.34 0.32 0.31 4 74 >0.9 N/A -10 5
Fluorescent PLL
2x55W   0.52 0.5 0.48 5 115 >0.9 N/A -10 5
Fluorescent 2D
55W   0.27 0.26 0.25 5 60 >0.9 N/A -10 5
Fluorescent 5T
2x24W   0.23 0.22 0.21 5 48 >0.9 N/A -10 5
2x28W   0.28 0.27 0.26 6 60 >0.9 N/A -10 5
2x39W   0.37 0.35 0.35 7 82 >0.9 N/A -10 5
2x49W   0.48 0.46 0.44 9 104 >0.9 N/A -10 5

 

The performance specification of the electrical circuits and fusing guide represents typical values obtained in accordance with accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing variations of lamps, control gear and luminaires. They are issued as a technical service guide, but are subject to change without prior notice.

Circuit diagrams

High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 70 - 400 Watt Reactor & Superimposed ignitor circuit used for integral version.
High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 70 - 400 Watt Reactor & Superimposed ignitor circuit used for integral version.
High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 250 - 400 Watt Standby Relay Circuit.
High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 250 - 400 Watt Standby Relay Circuit.
High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 70 - 400 Watt Reactor & impulser ignitor circuit used for remote gear version to achieve greater starting distances.
High Pressure Sodium 50 - 400 Watt Metal Halide 70 - 400 Watt Reactor & impulser ignitor circuit used for remote gear version to achieve greater starting distances.
High Pressure Sodium 1000 Watt C.W.A Circuit & Ignitor
High Pressure Sodium 1000 Watt C.W.A Circuit & Ignitor
4-pin PL 2D Fluorescen
4-pin PL 2D Fluorescen
Multi-Vapor 1000 Watt C.W.A. Circuit
Multi-Vapor 1000 Watt. C.W.A. Circuit

Circuit Protection for Multiple Luminaire Circuits (Non LED’s)

Within the electrical characteristics table shown on page 19.2, standard individual fuse values are quoted against each lamp type. These can be used when looking to fuse individual luminaires, however we cannot recommend fuse sizes for multiple luminairesdue to the individual nature of each installation.

We have no control over many variables. Therefore we would recommend that all installations are planned and installed with reference to the IEE wiring regulations (17th edition) which take effect from 1st July 2008. Using section 533 which deals with fusing, and section 559 which deals with lighting and luminaires, and any other sections of the regulations which are relevant to the installation.

Our only recommendation can be to use a type ‘C’ or better MCB, which will prevent nuisance tripping due to inrush currents.

 

When calculating fuse ratings please keep in mind the following points;

  • High inrush current at initial switch on (as much as 25 times that of normal running current - although only for a few milliseconds)
  • Running up currents
  • Hot re-strike conditions
  • Lamp rectifying during stabilisation and with aged lamps
  • Peaks in supply voltage. In order to compensate for these high currents it is recommended to rate the protection device larger than those stated for normal running conditions.

Luminaire circuit protection

The LED luminaire protective device, MCB (supplied by others), has to be able to withstand the inrush current of the luminaire(s) without tripping. The inrush current of LED luminaires is determined by the driver(s) and is not proportional to the luminaire wattage or running current. LED luminaire inrush currents can be as high as 400 times the running current for a very short time, generally less than 500us. This inrush duration is significantly less than the 10ms lower limit for conventional MCB tripping. However, some MCBs have a second tripping functionality, for inrush durations less than 10ms, having an increasing tolerance to high inrush currents related to the logarithmic inverse of the duration. Therefore Holophane recommends the proposed MCB manufacturers should be consulted regarding the tolerance of their products to the expected inrush current parameters. Holophane publish a table of inrush current parameters for each luminaire so that a suitable MCB can be identified by the lighting circuit designer or specifier.

Circuit protection is the responsibility of the electrical installation designer, as such, Holophane cannot advise on the sizing of circuit protection devices to be used, other than to make available the relevant luminaire inrush data, available via our web site or upon request if not listed

The inrush parameters, using the above link, are obtained from the driver manufacturers. As LED driver technology is in its infancy, the specification of drivers is likely to change more frequently than the lighting industry has become accustomed with similar products. We would therefore recommend that the inrush parameters are confirmed using the link, at circuit design, and again immediately prior to luminaire ordering.

 

 

 


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