what is induction lighting?
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what is induction lighting?
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By using electromagnetic fields, induction lamps are able to produce
more visible light than traditional lighting sources while reducing power
consumption up to 50%. Also, because there are no filaments or
electrodes to burn out, induction lamps last about 5 times longer than High
Pressure Sodium and Metal Halide bulbs!
induction at-a-glance
Superior Lifetime
100,000 hours (up to 100x longer than traditional
lighting)
Superior Light Quality
Higher CRI (better quality white light)
Superior Energy Efficiency
More visible lumens per watt (less power
consumed) Less lumen depreciation over long
burns Low lamp temperatures
Superior Performance
Instant-On, Instant Re-Strike, Flicker & Glare Free
Disposal
Environmentally Freindly (recyclable waste)
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longer lifespan
By eliminating the use of electrodes and traditional filaments, which typically
burn out and cause lamps to fail, we are able to drastically increase the rated
life of our induction bulbs. With a rated life of up to 100,000 hours, our induction
lamps will help you save money by greatly reducing both replacement and
labor costs!
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8-10
10-20
10-24
14-18
6-20
30-50
80-100
0
25
50
Rated Life Hours (1,000 Hours)
Incandescent
Compact Fluorescent
Tube Fluorescent
High Pressure Sodium
Low Pressure Sodium
Metal Halide
LED
Induction Lamp
75
100
improved efficacy
Due to advances in technology,
induction lights are far more efficient
than traditional lighting sources. Our
electronic ballasts generate power at
up to .99x conversion rate. This means
that up to 99% of electrical energy is
converted to visible light and less energy
is lost as heat. As a result, our induction
lamps produce much brighter light,
far less heat, and consume half of the
energy used by traditional lightbulbs!
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85
70
90
40
110
100
140
0
2
37.5
75
112.5
Energy Efficiency (Lumens/Watt)
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how does induction work?
Magnetic induction lamps are similar to traditional fluorescent lamps,
however, instead of using electrodes that burn out, induction lamps use
electromagnets to produce free electrons.
Free electrons generated by the electromagnetic field collide with mercury
atoms provided by a pellet of solid mercury to produce UV light photons.
Once UV light is produced, it is converted to visible light by reacting to the
phosphor coating on the inside of the tube.
typical induction setups
Donut Lamp
Racetrack Lamp
Ballast Required
Ballast Required
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Self & Remote-Balllast
models available
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induction
induction
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compared
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High Pressure
High Pressure
SodiumSodium
Induction
Induction
LightingLighting
Technology
Technology
Incandescent
Incandescent
High Pressure
High Pressure
Sodium Sodium
Lifespan Lifespan
(hours) (hours)
1,000-2,500
1,000-2,500 24,000
24,000
Energy Efficacy
Energy Efficacy
8-24
(Lumen/Watt)
(Lumen/Watt)
Pupil Lumen
Pupil Lumen
19
8-24
60-140
60-140
19
90
90
25% @2000hrs
25% @2000hrs
30% @ 2000hrs
30% @ 2000hrs
Lumen Depreciation
Lumen Depreciation
Restrike Restrike
Instant
Instant
Flicker
Flicker
None
Glare
Glare
Medium Medium
None
Lamp Temperature
Lamp Temperature
>200F
>200F
Environmental
Environmental
Waste Waste
None
None
10-15 min10-15 min
High
High
High
High
>350F
>350F
High Mercury
High Mercury
content content
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the difference?
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and are to be used as general information. American Greenpower USA excludes any warrant,
warranty,
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express
or
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implied,
or
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the
quality,
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express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the presented data.
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induction vs. traditional HIDs
example
example
lighting
lighting
applications
applications
for induction
for induction
Parking Structures
Parking Structures
& Garages
& Garages
Gas Stations
Gas&Stations
Canopies
& Canopies
Street Lights,
Street
Parking
Lights,Lots
Parking Lots
What are the actual benefits of induction lighting?
Let’s take a closer look at the calculated savings from
an actual retrofit example!
Facility Type:
Warehouse
Comparison
Duration:
5 yrs
Number of Lamps: 250
Total Burn Hours:
43,800 Hours
Convention
Centers,
@ Centers,
24 hrs/day
Airport, Subway,
Airport, Subway,
Train Stations
Train Stations
Warehouses
Warehouses
& Factories
& FactoriesConvention
Sports Arenas,
SportsExhibition
Arenas, Exhibition
Halls
Halls
Comparison
Original System
Metal Halide
Metal Halide
CompactCompact
Fluorescent
Fluorescent LED
LED
Retro-Fitted Induction
AGP Induction
AGP Induction
Lighting System
Metal Halide Highbay
AGP Induction Highbay
30,000-50,000
30,000-50,000
60,000-100,000
60,000-100,000
8,000-20,000
8,000-20,000
Number of Lamps
250
250
60-110
60-110
40-70
40-70 100,000
80-90 hrs 80-90
50-83
50-83 hrs
Lamp Lifespan
10,000
Bulbs
Replaced
219
/ 5 yrs 75-120 0 /130-150
yr---0 / 130-150
5 yrs
110
110
85
85 / yr---109575-120
6,000-20,000
6,000-20,000
Power
Consumption
460
40%
@ 2,000hrs
40% @ 2,000hrs 25% @ 2,000hrs
25% @Watts
2,000hrs
10-15 min 10-15 min
3 min
2105%
Watts
25% @2000hrs
25% @2000hrs
@ 2000hrs
5% @ 2000hrs
(Lamp+Ballast)
3 min
Instant
(Lamp+Ballast)
Instant
Instant
Instant
None
None
Medium Medium
None
None
(460-210W) x 250 x 24 x 365
547,000 kWh/ yr
High
High
Medium Medium
Medium Medium
None
None
547,000 kWh/Yr x $0.08 avg
Utility Costs Saved / Yr
$43,800 / yr
>300F
>300F
75-120F 75-120F
>150F
>150F
<80F
<80F
219 @ $21 avg price
Replacement Cost / Yr
$4,600 / yr
High Mercury
High Mercury
High Mercury
High Mercury
Solid Mercury
None
None Solid Mercury
Maintenance
& Labor /content
Yr
content
content
content
No$2,500
Lamp Waste
/NoyrLamp Waste
High
High
Energy Saved / Yr
in 10 Years in 10 Years
Total Savings / yr
$50,900 / yr
Total Savings / 5 yrs
$254,500 / 5 yrs
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estimated lumen dropoff
Lumen dropoff is largely determined by a lamps operating temperature and
the quality of a lamp’s design. Our induction systems are designed and
manufactured with high quality tri-phosphors and a solid mercury amalgam
to optimize both the performance and rated life of our lamps. The chart
below represents the average lumen output of various commerical light
types over the rated life of the lamps. Operating our induction lamps within
the termperatures specification will result in an average estimated 70%
lumen output at 60,000 hours of use.
% rated lumen output
100
LED
90
80
INDUCTION
70
HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM
60
50
METAL HALIDE
0
10,000
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
resource management
The benefits to induction lighting go far beyond energy savings! In addition
to a longer lifespan, induction lamps help to reduce maintenance and
replacement costs, as well as reduce cooling and air-condition costs due to
lower lamp temperatures.
50%
SAVINGS
40%
SAVINGS
80%
YOUR CURRENT COST
SAVINGS
REPLACEMENT COST
MAINTENANCE COST
ENERGY COST
REPLACEMENT
SAVINGS
MAINTENANCE
SAVINGS
ENERGY SAVINGS
Reduce Overall
Replacement Cost
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INDUCTION COST
Reduce Wattage
Reduce Labor Cost for High Efficiency Ballast Technology
Dimming up to 50%
Re-lamping
Motion Controls
Reduce Contract
Photo-Cell Controls
Service Cost
Control Management Systems
Reduce Inventory
Maintenance Cost
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why is induction better?
better quality lighting
How is it that an 85w Induction
System can replace a 150w HID
system? How is it that the visual
acuity is actually improved with
the induction system?
This is because light generated
by different methods produces
light of different qualities.
Our eyes perceive this light
differently, therefore, affecting
our vision in different ways.
Light Source
Lighting
Extensive research has been conducted
to better understand Mesopic vision; and
more specifically, how ‘Scotopic’ vision
causes pupil contraction and increased
visual acuity. Research has found that
scotopically enhanced light (light that
appears as blue or natural light) appeares
brighter even when light levels are
reduced. This allows us to create induction
bulbs with reduced wattage (reduced
light), while simultaneously improving visual
appearance.
The ratio of Scotopic light vs. Photopic
light in a lamp is called S/P ratio. This
ratio determines the apparent visual
brightness of a light source, as perceived
by the human eye. Our Induction lighting
technology produces a high S/P ratio of
up to 2.25. This is why our 85w induction
lamp appears as bright or brighter to the
human eye than a sodium vapor or metal
halide bulb of twice the wattage. Also,
because all of our induction bulbs are
glare free, our bulbs won’t hurt your eyes!
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Vision
Scotopic Vision
Human visual perception
in low-light (night-vision),
directed by the rod cells in
human eyes
Photopic Vision
Human color vision under
normal conditions during
the day, directed by cone
cells in the human eye
Mesopic Vision
The combination
between Photopic and
Scotopic vision taking
into account the total
sensitivity of the rod cells
in the eye for blue range,
with the color perception
of the cone cells.
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provide sustainable,
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environmentally
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HOW
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induction vs. traditional HIDs
What are the actual benefits of induction lighting?
Let’s take a closer look at the calculated savings from
an actual retrofit example!
Facility Type:
Warehouse
Comparison
Duration:
5 yrs
Number of Lamps: 250
Total Burn Hours:
10
43,800 Hours
@ 24 hrs/day
Comparison
Original System
Retro-Fitted Induction
Lighting System
Number of Lamps
Lamp Lifespan
Bulbs Replaced
Metal Halide Highbay
250
10,000 hrs
219 / yr---1095 / 5 yrs
AGP Induction Highbay
250
100,000 hrs
0 / yr---0 / 5 yrs
Power Consumption
460 Watts
(Lamp+Ballast)
210 Watts
(Lamp+Ballast)
Energy Saved / Yr
(460-210W) x 250 x 24 x 365
547,000 kWh/ yr
Utility Costs Saved / Yr
547,000 kWh/Yr x $0.08 avg
$43,800 / yr
Replacement Cost / Yr
219 @ $21 avg price
$4,600 / yr
Maintenance & Labor / Yr
$2,500 / yr
Total Savings / yr
$50,900 / yr
Total Savings / 5 yrs
$254,500 / 5 yrs
* Please note the numbers presented above are estimates for general information or use. American Greenpower USA Inc. excludes any warranty,
express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the presented data.
Source: American Greenpower Inc. Research
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see the savings for yourself
1) How many bulbs are you looking to replace?
_________________
2) What’s the wattage of the bulbs?
_________________
3) How many days per week are your lamps turned on?
_________________
• Power Consumption per month =
_________________
• Power consumption per quarter =
(120 day period)
_________________
• Total Consupmotion per year =
_________________
•How much are you charged per kWh?
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each month =
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each quarter =
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each year =
_________________
Savings with Induction
1) How many bulbs are you looking to replace?
_________________
2) Induction Bulb wattage (half of current bulb)
_________________
3) How many days per week are your lamps turned on?
_________________
• Power Consumption per month =
_________________
• Power consumption per quarter =
(120 day period)
_________________
• Total Consupmotion per year =
_________________
•How much are you charged per kWh?
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each month =
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each quarter =
_________________
Approximate cost of electricity each year =
_________________
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Common Vocabulary
Incandescence – The emission of light by an object by its high temperature
Fluorescence – The giving off of light by a substance when it is exposed to electromagnetic
radiation, such as visible light or x-rays
Illuminance – Light arriving at a surface, expressed in lumens per unit area; 1 lumen per square
foot equals 1 foot-candle, while 1 lumen per square meter equals 1lux.
Kelvin – A unit used to measure the color temperature of light. Light with a lower Kelvin
temperature will result in a yellowish light; however, light with a higher Kelvin temperature will
have a blue tint
Efficacy – A measure expressed in lumens per watt representing the efficiency of a lamp/ballast
system
Lux – An SI unit of luminous emittance measuring luminous flux per unit area. Used as a
measure of light intensity, as perceived by the human eye, that hits or passes through a surface.
Equal to 1 lumen per square meter
Photopic Lumens – Actual lumens read by a measuring device such as a foot candle meter, and
accounts for part of the human eye’s perception of brightness
Scotopic Lumens (pupil lumens) – measurement of how the human eye perceives brightness –
not generally detected by a light meter
S/P Ratio – The ratio of scotopic to photopic lumens produced by a light source. A higher S/P
ratio will result in more comfortable lighting conditions, and greater perceived brightness
Color Rendering Index (CRI) – A quantitative measurement of the ability of a light source
to reproduce the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison to a natural light source.
Measured on a scale of 1-100, with 100 representing ideal lighting conditions
Lumen - the unit of luminous flux, equal to the luminous flux emitted in a unit solid angle by a
point source of one candle intensity.
Initial Lumens – The lumens produced by a lamp after an initial burn in period (usually 100
hours).
Lumens per watt – the lumens of a lamp multiplied by the total watts used by the lamp
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