The Association of Electrical and Medical Imaging Equipment Manufacturers n www.nema.org n February 2012 n Vol. 17 No. 2
The reveal—
ALSO INSIDE
Advanced
Lighting Systems
n Induction and Plasma Technologies for Streetlighting
n Lighting Controls Meet Building Energy Codes
n L Prize®—Everyone’s a Winner
n enLIGHTen America Sees Growth of Upgrades
n Regulatory Actions Update
FEATURES:
CONTENTS
Induction and Plasma Technologies
Prove Superior for Streetlighting and
High Lumen Applications ................................8
An Eye for LED...............................................11
In L Prize® Competition,
Everyone’s a Winner......................................12
Fluorescent Lamp Technology
Comes of Age................................................14
DEPARTMENTS:
Government Relations Update.........................5
NEMA Regulatory Actions Update.................................5
Spending Bill to Require Analysis of Compliance
with Voluntary Standards...............................................6
Department of Energy Taking Long View on RD&D.......7
NEMA Advocates Funding for Key Programs at DOE......7
Electroindustry News....................................26
MITA Touts Health and Economic Benefits of
Medical Imaging...........................................................26
More Control— Lighting Controls Play Key
Role in Meeting Building Energy Codes..........16
DOE Awards $7 Million to Reduce Electric
Vehicle Charger Costs....................................................26
Cutoff Ratings­—
LED versus HID Luminaires.............................18
Code Actions/Standardization Trends.............27
What Happens When You Are Successful?........20
Daylight Management—Let the
Light Shine In...............................................22
Looking Forward to LED
Phase-Cut Dimming......................................23
Campaign Update—NEMA’s enLIGHTen
America Sees Growth of Lighting Upgrades....24
NOTES:
NEMA Officers.................................................................2
Next Generation Field Rep Trip Reports Become
More User Friendly........................................................27
1IS SC8 Completes Revised NEMA ICS 8 Standard.......27
ANSI C136 Updates Publications..................................28
Self-Ballasted CFL and Dimmer Compatibility
Document Published....................................................28
International Roundup.................................29
NEMA Selected to Support CAFTA-DR Workshop........29
Safety of Electrical Installations in the Americas—
Technical Regulations and Trends.................................30
NEMA Hosts Visiting Delegation from China to
Discuss Smart Grid Implementation............................31
Comments from the C-Suite...........................................2
Economic Spotlight.......................................32
View from the Top...........................................................3
EBCI Online....................................................................32
Policy & Politics...............................................................4
Available from NEMA/BIS – The Electroindustry
Economic Outlook..........................................................32
Learn More....................................................................32
Product Showcase.........................................33
Do You Know...
What CFL, LED, and SSL mean?
See the Lighting Glossary on page 19.
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COMMENTS FROM
THE C-SUITE
Officers
Chairman
Dominic J. Pileggi
Chairman of the Board & CEO
Thomas & Betts Corporation
First Vice Chairman
John Selldorff
President & CEO
Legrand North America
Second Vice Chairman
Christopher Curtis
President & CEO
Schneider Electric
Treasurer
Thomas Gross
Vice Chairman & COO
Eaton Corporation
Immediate Past Chairman
David J. FitzGibbon
Vice Chairman & CEO
ILSCO Corporation
President & CEO
Evan R. Gaddis
Secretary
Clark R. Silcox
Light is a metaphor for intelligence, advancement, and insight. It is fitting that lighting is
at the forefront of so many technological and energy-efficient innovations.
On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received the patent embodying the principles of the
incandescent lamp. This singular invention paved the way for the universal domestic use
of electric light. Now, lighting is incorporated into a wide range of systems and products
and shines through an array of technologies —from space exploration to microscopic
medical procedures. And while the number of lighting products increases, so do
installations across America and the world, thanks in great part to the efforts of NEMA
member companies.
Recent data from the Department of Energy (DOE) portrays industry as the facilitator
that has increased the use of lighting products and decreased lighting’s energy
consumption. According to DOE, in the last ten years alone, there has been a 15 percent
increase in light bulb sockets, a statistic that represents lighting installations. But
even with that enormous growth of installed light bulbs, lighting-related electricity
consumption nationwide decreased by three percent. These numbers speak to industry’s
self-driven energy-efficiency advancements.
Advancements in lighting are representative of the commitment to success that NEMA
member companies have made as our industries have evolved. As we view these lighting
innovations, I note their applicability across our industries in areas such as medical
imaging, high performance buildings, and intelligent transportation.
With NEMA setting standards of excellence, the future looks bright.
ei
Evan R. Gaddis
President and CEO
NEMA Board of Governors is accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 term.
Consideration will begin in March.
Contact NEMA President and CEO Evan R. Gaddis with nominations via
Karen.Sterba-Miller@nema.org
2 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
View from the Top
ŰŰLighting Systems Present the Perfect Storm
Rick Leaman, President and CEO, Osram Sylvania
In 1998, Andy
Grove, Intel
Corporation
Board Chairman,
discussed his
concept of strategic
inflection points,
saying,
“They represent…what happens to a
business when a major change takes
place in its competitive environment.
A major change due to introduction
of new technologies. A major change
due to the introduction of a different
regulatory environment.”
I have no doubt that the lighting industry
is squarely in the midst of a major
strategic inflection point in the form of
solid state lighting (SSL) / light emitting
diode (LED) technology. Coupled with
a flood of government regulations
affecting materials and performance, a
sharp increase in the use of integrated
electronics, major interest in lighting
controls, and an influx of non-traditional
lighting competitors, you have what we
in New England call a “perfect storm.”
There is much speculation and debate
regarding which traditional products
will be superseded by LED products.
Everyone wants to talk about the
incandescent household bulbs transition.
Building owners ask us daily about the
future of fluorescent lamps, dimming
controls, or outdoor lighting.
Certainly those discussions are
fascinating, but I believe an equally
interesting story is the strategic, timely,
and positive way the lighting industry—
collectively—is navigating this perfect
storm. It is a story of the many ways the
industry is embracing these changes and
the opportunities they present.
Are the challenges difficult? Of course.
Do we always agree with one another?
No. Do we believe the future is bright?
Without a doubt.
Solid State Lighting
If you attended a lighting show last year,
you witnessed the emergence of SSL.
Every booth, every catalog, and nearly
every educational seminar mentioned
LEDs. When faced with a game-changer
like LED technology, many industries
would ignore the potential consequences
or respond too slowly to inevitable
changes. Through the NEMA Lighting
Systems Division, member companies
have planned ahead by creating a
separate section focused on SSL interests.
With an eye toward the future, we have
concentrated on standards development
that forms a strategic and rational basis
for technological development. We have
also forged strategic alliances with other
organizations to ensure that voluntary
and mandatory performance standards
are in the best and future interest of
our customers.
Lighting Controls
Lighting comprises about 20 percent
of U.S. electrical use. That is a big
number and garners much attention
from building owners and operators,
as well as advocates for energy savings.
The lighting industry has a long history
of innovation in energy efficient
products, but even with the promise of
higher efficiencies, increases cannot be
sustained forever. Lighting controls offer
an excellent opportunity for not only
energy savings, but for enhanced quality
of light and increased user satisfaction.
Lighting controls are becoming an
increasingly important component of
building energy codes.
Government Regulations
In the past five years, lighting has been
the focus of six federal rulemakings,
two federal laws, and environmental
and energy laws in a dozen states. The
Lighting Systems Division faces these
challenges by proactively offering
well-conceived consensus alternatives.
For example, we have offered a model
state bill for transporting and recycling
household mercury-containing lamps
and we are considering appropriate
language for federal outdoor lighting
legislation. It is our NEMA industry
strategy to take the lead in policymaking
that will benefit all stakeholders. Sitting
on the sidelines is simply unacceptable.
Systems Approach
More energy savings can be achieved
by focusing on design and installation
of complete lighting systems than
on components alone. If the lighting
industry is to promote this concept, we
must clearly define what is meant by a
“lighting system” and communicate it to
all stakeholders, including government
regulators, end users, and the entire
value chain.
This is undoubtedly the most exciting
time for lighting since the early twentieth
century, when new electrical distribution
systems brought electric lighting to every
home and business. The shift from gas
to electricity was certainly a strategic
inflection requiring changes in business
strategies and innovative thinking.
The introduction of SSL, in combination
with other major influences, has
provided the industry with another
opportunity to occupy the spotlight
and take the lead in shaping our own
future. The message is clear—while
it is true that lighting companies
have individual business models and
philosophies, those efforts are positively
augmented by well-conceived, wellimplemented industry strategies. ei
Mr. Leaman is vice chair of the NEMA
Lighting Systems Division Executive
Board of Directors and a member of the
NEMA Board of Governors.
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 3 Policy & Politics
ŰŰTax Extenders and Reform: Stay Tuned
Just before its holiday
break, Congress
agreed to a twomonth extension
of the payroll tax
cut, unemployment
insurance benefits,
and the Medicare
“doc fix.” A bicameral conference
committee was appointed to negotiate
a long-term package, but significant
challenges remain in crafting that deal.
As a result of the failed tax efforts in late
2011, Congress also let another 70 business
and individual tax provisions expire,
4 including the research and development
tax credit, bonus depreciation, certain
energy tax incentives, and deduction for
state and local taxes. Extending these
measures would require as much as $30
billion in cost offsets.
Businesses and individuals need a stable
tax policy in order to plan and invest.
The lack of timely congressional action
injects instability and uncertainty into the
economy, and further weakens confidence
in the employment marketplace.
There is understood among members
of Congress and their staffs that a
“retroactive” extension of these widely
used and important tax incentives must be
handled, but there is no consensus on how
or when that should be done. In January,
we urged Congress to move quickly to
restore these tax measures so that the
current tax system provides certainty.
Lastly, while we expect significant
focus and discussion on overall tax
reform with a variety of bills and
proposals being introduced, action on
comprehensive reform will be difficult
to advance this election year and will set
the stage for 2013. ei
BILL NAME
SUMMARY OF BILL AND IMPORTANCE
NEMA POSITION
STATUS
Storage Technology for
Renewable and Green
Energy (STORAGE) Act
S 1845
Establishes investment tax credits for an array of energy storage technologies that
are connected to the grid (20% credit) or used on-site at industrial, commercial, or
residential locations (30% credit).
Support: Accelerates adoption of energy saving technologies.
Introduced in Senate
Next Step: Senate
Committee on Finance
Energy Savings
and Industrial
Competitiveness Act
S 1000
Creates federal-state loan programs for commercial building and industrial facility
energy efficiency upgrades that the market is not currently encouraging. Incentivizes
states to adopt national building energy codes developed by ASHRAE or ICC.
Support: Promotes energy efficiency, supports manufacturing jobs, Voted out of Senate Energy
and increases U.S. competitiveness.
and Natural Resources
Committee 7/14/2011
Modification to building code provisions pending.
Next Step: Senate Floor
Implementation of
National Consensus
Applicance Agreements
Act S 398
Legislation is a compilation on consensus appliance standards agreed to by various
industry and energy advocates. Provisions include an agreement on ER/BR lamps,
language directing the DOE to conduct studies on motor market assessment and dc
supply in buildings, and process improvements to the rulemaking statute.
Support: Promotes energy efficiency through
consensus agreements.
Voted out of Senate Energy
and Natural Resources
Committee 5/18/2011
Next Step: Senate Floor
Regulatory
Accountability Act
HR 3010, S 1606
The bill modernizes and updates the 1946 Administrative Procedures Act (APA) for
economically significant regulations.
Provisions would enhance public participation in rulemakings; require agencies
to choose the lowest cost option or explain compelling need otherwise; on-therecord administrative hearings with agency officials; include direct and indirect
cumulative costs, benefits, and estimated impact on jobs, growth, innovation, and
competitiveness; consider reasonable alternatives including no federal response.
The bill would not affect any regulations already in effect or have been proposed.
Support: Incorporates established cost/benefit principles in
considering rulemaking, makes the process more transparent,
agencies more accountable, and overhaul out-moded APA.
Approved by House
253-167
12/2/2011
Next Step: Senate
consideration
High Performance
Federal Buldings Act
HR 3371
The bill promotes energy efficiency and high performance in federal buildings through
the use of an integrated and holistic approach to building design, construction,
operations, and maintenance including use of building information modeling (BIM),
lifecycle costing, commissioning, and compliace verification.
Support: Promotes energy efficiency in federal buildings and
greater adoption on energy efficient technolgies in these buildings.
Introduced 11/4/2011
and referred to House
Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee
Next Step: House
committee hearing
Critical Materials Policy
Act S 1113
Directs Department of the Interior to prioritize minerals, including rare earths, based
on importance to the U.S. economy and outlines a set of policies to bolster domestic
production of these minerals, expand manufacturing, promote recycling and
alternatives, and maintain strong environmental protections.
Electroindustry manufacturers rely on a stable and competitive supply of materials, but
disruptions in international supply and demand and a dearth of U.S. production and
processing of certain materials have a significant impact in specific industry sectors.
Support: Leverages work already done at Interior and Energy
departments and brings greater urgency and coordination at the
federal level necessary to create opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.
The bill specifically recognizes the importance of critical materials
for many NEMA industries, including but not limited to arc welding,
lighting, electric motors, superconducting wire, advanced batteries,
and medical imaging.
Senate Energy and Natural
Resources Subcommittee
hearing held 6/9/2011
Next Action: Senate
committee consideration
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
Government Relations Update
ŰŰNEMA Regulatory Actions Update
Department of Energy (DOE)
Rulemakings
DOE’s proposed rule for test procedures
for high intensity discharge (HID)
lamps was released in mid-December;
the NEMA Lamp Section and others
are collaborating on a response, as well
as attending public meetings for the
rulemaking. The framework document
for the HID lamps standard is expected,
as is a final rule for certain ER/BR
incandescent reflector lamps.
The NEMA Lamp Section is also
expecting a final rule from DOE on its
petition to exempt certain R20-shaped
short lamps from energy-efficiency
regulations. These lamps, which are
used in spas and pools, are needed for
their small size and light output. When
attempts to create halogen equivalents
proved unsuccessful, NEMA petitioned
DOE to allow for them to continue to
be made and imported. R20 short
lamps are procured through specialty
distribution channels. Because of
distribution method and overall shape,
these lamps are highly unlikely to
become a loophole for energy standards.
They are, however, needed to maintain
proper illumination in spa and pool
applications for safety and other reasons.
The Lamp Section continues to wait
for a response from the Federal Trade
Commission on its proposed rule
of mid-2011 that suggested a large
expansion of the lamp types to which the
Lighting Facts Label would be applied.
The expansion was based in part on a
redefinition of “general service lamp,”
as well as simply increasing the wattage
ranges and applications considered.
NEMA opposed this citing.
In December, the section also submitted
two sets of comments to DOE regarding
general service fluorescent lamps (GSFL)
and incandescent reflector lamps (IRL)
rulemakings—the Framework Document
of the standards rule and the Proposed
Rule for Test Procedures. The Test
Procedures document updates
previous rules, references, and test
methods. NEMA made several
clarifying and corrective comments,
largely supporting it.
The Standards Rule was more
contentious. First, it is commencing
before the previous rule has even come
into effect, so market transformation
is still underway and it is impossible to
accurately judge market change. Claims
of energy savings by lamp type cannot
be accurately assessed when it is not
known what the final availability and
efficiency of new designs will be. NEMA
submitted numerous comments to
clarify technical matters, argued against
feasibility assumptions, and stressed the
limitations of commercial technology
when manufacturing variation and mass
production are taken into account.
Rare earth elements and their future
availability were also stressed in the
comments. After all the technical tricks
have been applied and maximized,
increasing the efficiency of fluorescent
lighting comes down to increased
dosage of rare earth phosphors, with
accompanying cost and availability
challenges.
The Luminaire Section members await the
proposed rule for metal halide fixtures.
On October 21, 2011, DOE issued a
Final Rule extending the Compliance,
Certification and Enforcement (CCE)
Rule reporting date for metal halide lamp
ballasts and luminaires to October 22,
2012. This was in response to a request
from NEMA and others to modify several
portions of the CCE Rule.
NEMA Lighting Systems Division
members submitted comment to a DOE
request for information on the possibility
of a Luminaires/Lighting Systems
Rulemaking. There were also numerous
public comments received; few were
positive. This approach would focus on
final systems design and combinations
of components to evaluate and regulate
overall system efficiency. NEMA
members are standing by to assist the
DOE in this effort, but recognize that
this rule is not mandated by law, so it
may be tabled until required activities
are completed.
ENERGY STAR®
The Lamp and Solid State Lighting (SSL)
sections submitted lengthy comment
to the new ENERGY STAR lamps
specification, which will bring all lamps
together under one technology-neutral
umbrella. NEMA staff and members
attended a public meeting at the offices
of the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to discuss the draft specification
and participate in round table discussions.
NEMA personnel at the meeting
expressed and reiterated their collective
desires for increased transparency
and more public meetings to decide
policy and practice for the ENERGY
STAR lamps program. They stressed
a collaborative decision-making
process over rulings made by EPA
based on partner comments. Increased
collaboration and democracy were touted
as the best tools to bring the ENERGY
STAR Lamps Program forward in the
face of federal efficiency regulations,
which narrow the playing field for
lamp performance.
The new, narrower playing field for
efficiency has raised the need to address
whether or not additional performance
parameters besides energy efficiency
should become requirements for
ENERGY STAR. With traditional
incandescent general service lamps
transitioning into more efficient
technologies, the gap between lighting
technologies in terms of energy efficiency
is much narrower from top to bottom.
This calls for a time of reflection and
planning for the future of the ENERGY
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 5 Government Relations Update
STAR lighting program. NEMA will
continue to stress to EPA that this
decision should be discussed and the way
forward decided by all partners in the
program in a public forum.
The NEMA Luminaire Section continues
to make progress at developing guidance
on a new metric for an outdoor lighting
evaluation called “Optimum Power
Density,” which NEMA has urged EPA
to use in the development of an Outdoor
Lighting ENERGY STAR specification.
California State Efforts
At publication, the California Energy
Commission (CEC) is expected to
have adopted new requirements of the
California Building Code (CBC) Title
20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations
concerning battery charging systems and
self-contained lighting controls.
NEMA staff coordinated numerous
comments on the proposals while
they were in draft. Several letters
concerning the feasibility of emergency
lighting equipment meeting proposed
requirements were submitted to the
public docket, as were dozens of similar
concerns from multiple battery charger
and power supply companies. Emergency
lighting stands alone in the list of
products affected as the only one related
directly to life safety, and because of
this, the NEMA Emergency Lighting
Section had pursued an exemption
of all life safety products. Exit signs
were exempted due to NEMA petition,
but other products were largely not
exempted. There is a belief that some
types of egress lighting may not be
made to the new standard because of the
competing requirements of existing life
safety code versus the efficiency code.
NEMA reached out to the Office of
the State Fire Marshal, but it declined
to comment on what was then a draft
proposal. As the effective date for the
new stringent code requirements nears—
and if some products definitely cannot
be redesigned to meet the new stringent
requirements—NEMA will then
reengage to pursue an amendment of the
CEC code for reasons of safety.
The month of February will also see a
review made by the California Public
Utilities Commission, which will gauge
the impacts—positive and negative—
of California lighting efficiency
requirements that mandated that federal
lamp efficiency requirements be enacted
a year earlier in the state. As traditional
incandescent general service lamps
begin to transition to more efficient
technologies, the effects in the California
market will serve as a bellwether for
national impacts. This gives NEMA time
to be proactive on a national scale.
Regulatory attention for the next several
months will be tuned to rulemakings for
numerous changes and new proposals to
Title 24 of the CBC, with some proposals
expected as early as February. NEMA
and its members have been deeply
involved in the creation and fine-tuning
of many proposals and will continue to
comment on lighting-related proposals to
make technical clarifications and support
the goals of the lighting industry. ei
Alex Boesenberg, Regulatory Affairs
Manager | alex.boesenberg@nema.org
ŰŰSpending Bill to Require Analysis of Compliance with Voluntary Standards
Since enactment of the Consumer
Product Safety Improvement Act of
2008 (Public Law 110-314), there
has been increased attention paid to
voluntary standards, particularly for
consumer products. Several bills have
been introduced in Congress requiring
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) to promulgate
mandatory consumer product safety
standards for certain products, even
where voluntary standards already exist.
To date, very few of these bills have been
enacted into law.
6 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
The Consolidated Appropriations Act
of 2012 (Public Law 112-74) contains
a provision that requires the U.S.
Comptroller General to conduct analysis
of manufacturers’ compliance with
voluntary standards for consumer
products, particularly with respect to
“inexpensive, imported products.”
Additionally, the comptroller will assess:
• whether or not there are consequences
for manufacturers who fail to comply
with such standards,
• patterns of non-compliance for certain
types of products or certain types of
manufacturers, and
• the degree to which CPSC has
the authority and ability to require
compliance with such standards.
NEMA is monitoring the implementation
of this provision and is prepared to
comment on the record should the
opportunity be afforded. ei
Sarah Owen, Government Relations
Manager | sarah.owen@nema.org
ŰŰDepartment of Energy Taking Long View on RD&D
This past fall, the Department of
Energy (DOE) published a report on
its inaugural Quadrennial Technology
Review (QTR), as recommended in
November 2010 by the President’s
Council of Advisors on Science and
Technology (PCAST).
QTR’s purpose is to establish a framework around which a comprehensive
DOE research, development, and
deployment (RD&D) strategy can be
built that addresses the nation’s most
critical energy technology needs. DOE
maintains the QTR should not be
interpreted as a national energy strategy.
Rather, this multi-year framework
recognizes that the government’s
resources are limited and therefore
that its involvement must be similarly
focused. QTR inventoried the
technologies where DOE has been
engaged, and what levels of potential
these technologies offer as part of
an effort to increase our energy
independence and provide reliable and
affordable power in an environmentallyconscious way.
Of the six strategies identified to meet
these goals, the four that impact the
electroindustry are to increase building
and industrial efficiency, modernize
the grid, electrify the vehicle fleet, and
deploy clean electricity.
At a hearing of the Senate Energy
and Natural Resources Committee,
witnesses from DOE explained that,
again, in keeping with PCAST’s
recommendations, it is their hope
that QTR can be incorporated into a
government-wide Quadrennial Energy
Review in an effort to streamline the
federal government’s involvement in
energy programs across federal agencies.
A more rational and comprehensive
approach by the federal government
would give electrical equipment
manufacturers greater insight on the
technological landscape and a better
understanding of where the next big
opportunities lie.
Learn more at http://energy.gov/
quadrennial-technology-review. ei
Jim Creevy, Director of Government
Relations | jim.creevy@nema.org
ŰŰNEMA Advocates Funding for Key Programs at DOE
In December 2011, Congress passed
funding for the Department of Energy
(DOE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 as part
of a larger omnibus bill. NEMA was
heavily involved in advocating funding
for key programs at DOE that support
NEMA technologies; listed here is a
breakdown of funding received in FY
2011 and funding allocated in FY 2012.
NEMA was also successful in preventing
language from passing that would repeal
the incandescent light bulb standards
established in The Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). However,
language was inserted in the omnibus that
prevents DOE from using any of its funds
to enforce the incandescent light bulb
standards in FY 2012. EISA went into
effect on January 1, 2012, as scheduled
but DOE is prevented from taking any
enforcement actions through FY 2012,
which ends September 30, 2012. ei
Justin Neumann, Government
Relations Manager |
justin.neumann@nema.org
FY2012 ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
APPROPRIATIONS
FY 2011
FY 2012
Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy
(ARPA-E)
179,640,000
275,000,000
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
(OE)
144,710,000
139,500,000
105,000,000
99,490,000
Clean Energy Transmission and Reliability R&D
26,000,000
25,490,000
Smart Grid R&D
29,000,000
24,000,000
Energy Storage R&D
20,000,000
20,000,000
Research and Development
30,000,000
30,000,000
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(EERE)
Cybersecurity R&D
1,795,641,000
1,825,000,000
Building Technologies Program
210,500,000
220,000,000
25,832,000
25,832,000
Industrial Technologies Program
108,241,000
116,000,000
Vehicle Technologies Program
300,000,000
330,000,000
33,214,000
28,000,000
95,409,000
105,000,000
Lighting R&D
Vehicle Technologies Program Outreach &
Deployment
Energy Information Agency (EIA)
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 7 Induction and Plasma Technologies
Prove Superior for Streetlighting
and High Lumen Applications
Induction lamp and light-emitting plasma offer significant
advantages over LED fixtures for streetlighting and high
lumen applications
Bruce Hartnett, Director of Marketing & Sales, Deco Lighting
M
unicipalities across the U.S. are seeking to replace inefficient
streetlighting and lighting in public buildings to save energy and
reduce operating costs. Similarly, commercial businesses, factories, large
retail stores, warehouses, airports, convention centers, and parking facilities
are looking to upgrade or replace their lighting systems for energy and
maintenance savings.
Typically, 40 percent or more of the energy usage for
municipalities, businesses, and institutions is consumed by
lighting. While the popularity of light emitting diodes (LEDs)
increases for many applications, LED is not the best solution
when high light levels are needed.
For decades, applications requiring high light levels have been
the realm of high intensity discharge (HID) lighting fixtures.
Street and highway lighting, parking lots, bridges and tunnels,
stadiums, transportation facilities, and other large outdoor
areas are typically illuminated with HID fixtures. Warehouses,
factories, parking garages, shopping malls, and high ceiling
indoor applications also typically use HID lighting.
Generally, high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps are used for
streetlighting and industrial applications because of their
efficiency and 24,000-hour life. But HPS exhibits poor color
with a yellowish cast. Metal halide lamps with whiter color
rendering are used for most HID applications, but they have a
shorter lamp life, usually around 10,000 hours.
All HID lamps employ an electrode to ignite gases contained
within the bulb envelope, and require a ballast for start-up and
voltage regulation. They also require minutes to achieve full
illumination after being energized and after power interruption.
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New Necessities, New Technologies
Major changes are rapidly taking place in the world of
commercial lighting. Revolutionary technologies are affecting
the traditional realm of HID systems. The clear advantages of
these new light sources represent the future; they relegate HID
lamps as inefficient, fragile, and antiquated.
Major consumers now require light sources that perform more
efficiently, save on energy costs, reduce long-term maintenance
costs, can be easily controlled, are more durable, provide better
color, reduce hazardous waste, and reduce carbon emissions to
help protect the environment.
LED Evolution
LED is a solid state, semiconductor technology originally
introduced in the 1960s. Compared to conventional light
sources, LED provides many advantages, including less
energy consumption, longer life, smaller size, faster switching,
color changing capability, greater durability, and reliability.
As a result, LEDs are most suitable and successful for
instrumentation, signage, automotive, aviation, decorative,
television, computer, and emergency lighting.
Recent new developments of high efficiency and high power
LEDs have created the growth of LED luminaires as viable
alternatives to HID fixtures in streetlighting, parking garages,
and architectural outdoor and indoor applications.
The downside of using LED luminaires in these high lumen
applications is significant. First is high cost. LED fixtures can
cost three to ten times more than equivalent fixtures. Because
they are small, many LEDs are needed in a single luminaire to
produce the light output required for these applications, thus
making for a very expensive fixture.
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International Dark Sky Association asserts the color of these
LEDs is more harmful than any other outdoor light source in
contributing to light pollution, and also causes disruption to
circadian patterns affecting both humans and wildlife.
While promoted as a “green,” environmentally friendly light
source with no mercury content, the LED manufacturing
process involves highly toxic substances. After their useful life,
disposal of LEDs poses an ecological problem as LED circuit
boards contain hazardous materials difficult to recycle.
Before and after. University of California, Irvine, Medical Center
replaced inefficient outdoor lighting in its campus parking lots and
garages with induction lighting to save energy and maintenance
costs and improve nighttime safety. Photo by Bruce Hartnett
Lifecycle performance
Lifecycle performance is another important consideration. LEDs
in general are very sensitive to heat degradation and line voltage
surges. This can contribute to premature failure if the fixture is
not properly designed and engineered.
Lumen depreciation is an important factor when considering
the new lighting equipment purchase. Most commercial LED
luminaires are rated for 50,000-hour life, but their light output
drops off after only 10,000 hours of operation and degrades a
significant 20 percent after 20,000 hours.
Replaceability is another serious issue, considering after the
roughly five or six years of useful operation, the LED luminaire
essentially becomes an expensive “throwaway” fixture. Unless
the design incorporates easily replaceable LED modules and
drivers, the fixture cannot be maintained like other luminaires
with convenient lamp and ballast replacement.
Environmentally friendly, induction lamps use less
energy and less mercury per hour of operation than
conventional lighting. The solid form mercury is easily
recycled at end-of-life.
Glare is an inherent characteristic of LED lighting because an
LED chip emits light in a directional pattern that is difficult to
disperse, as opposed to a spherical distribution from a lamp.
Excessive glare is a safety hazard for occupants, pedestrians,
and drivers.
High power LEDs produce color rendering with high levels
of blue light, above the 5,000-degree Kelvin range. The
Induction Lamp Revolution
Induction lamp technology is rapidly gaining success as the best
choice for high lumen applications.
Featuring extraordinary 100,000-hour lamp life, induction
provides three to ten times the service life versus HID lighting
and twice that of LED.
Induction delivers:
• 50 percent energy savings using half the wattage of
HID lamps
• high 85 lumens per watt efficiency
• minimal lamp lumen depreciation with 88 percent light
output maintained over the life of the system
• excellent 90 CRI (color rendering index)
• instant-on performance
• no restrike delay
• cold temperature operation to minus 40 degrees
Celsius/Fahrenheit
Induction features electrodeless lamps—the absence of
electrodes (filaments) is the reason for their exceptional
longevity, durability, and vibration resistance.
The technology employs an electrodeless fluorescent-type lamp
powered by high-frequency electromagnetic energy from an
electronic generator. External induction lamps incorporate
electromagnets wrapped around the exterior of the glass tube.
High-frequency energy is sent from the generator to create a
strong electromagnet, called an inductor. The inductor produces
a magnetic field which excites mercury atoms from the amalgam
inside the lamp tube. The mercury atoms emit UV light which is
converted to visible light by the phosphor coating on the inside
of the glass, similar to fluorescent lighting.
Because of the unique formulas used, induction provides
superior color and is available in a range of warm to cool (3,500
to 5,000 degrees Kelvin) color temperatures.
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 9 to ten times less than equivalent LED fixtures. After factoring
initial equipment purchase, 100,000-hour life, 50 percent
energy savings, and the savings of three to ten relamping cycles,
induction provides the best value for the investment and fastest
return on investment.
Plasma Leading Newest Wave
Plasma, officially known as LEP (lighting emitting plasma), is
a newer technology that offers equally impressive capabilities
for large outdoor areas and high ceiling applications. Plasma
delivers 50 percent energy savings over HID, efficiency as high
as 115 lumens per watt at the source, exceptional color—rated as
high as 95 CRI—and 50,000 hour lamp life.
Los Angeles County replaced 400W metal halide street lamps at
Bonelli Regional Park with 200W Deco Lighting Python induction
lamps. They immediately saved 50 percent in lighting energy
costs. Based on induction’s lifespan, the county will also save on
relamping. The aerodynamic shape and dark bronze poles blend
into the daytime landscape, while nighttime illumination enhances
visibility and safety. Photo by Bruce Harnett
Commercial Applications
Induction lamps are produced in elliptical, circline, and
spherical shapes to accommodate a wide range of outdoor and
indoor fixture housings and reflector systems. Environmentally
friendly, induction lamps use less energy and less mercury per
hour of operation than conventional lighting. The solid form
mercury is easily recycled at end-of-life.
“The filament . . . will be superseded by the
electrodeless vacuum tube … [a] lamp much more
economical and yielding a light of indescribable
beauty and softness.”—Nikola Tesla, 1890
Although commercially available since 1990, induction
technology is derived from the electrodeless lamp inventions
by Nikola Tesla in the 1890s. While competing with the new
filament incandescent lamp that became the world standard at
the turn of the century, Mr. Tesla’s quote rings true today: “the
filament . . . will be superseded by the electrodeless vacuum
tube … [a] lamp much more economical and yielding a light of
indescribable beauty and softness.”
Since its commercial introduction, induction lighting has
become more cost competitive with increased volume and
market penetration. While more expensive than comparable
HID fixtures, induction luminaires are typically priced three
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LEP is best described as a solid state high intensity light source
and combines many of the best attributes of induction, LED,
and metal halide sources. A plasma luminaire uses a single,
very small electrodeless quartz lamp and a solid state power
amplifier (driver). The driver generates RF (radio frequency)
energy to create the plasma light source with a tremendous
23,000 lumens of brilliant white light with beautiful color as
high as 95 CRI. This lumen output from a single small lamp far
exceeds a typical LED luminaire that requires numerous light
emitting sources.
Like induction, the plasma lamp has no electrodes to wear
out. However, the plasma lamp is a point source like LED, i.e.,
emitting light in a forward direction. This forward distribution
along with a very small lamp size enables the design of more
compact luminaires with more efficient optics. Like metal
halide, LEP uses similar materials to ionize gasses and form a
bright plasma.
Superior to metal halide, plasma is powered with solid state
electronics for better reliability and control, produces a
continuous color spectrum with high CRI, operates in any
orientation, dims instantly down to 20 percent, and turns on
full bright in seconds, not minutes.
Providing the Best Lighting Solutions
“After extensive research and testing in collaboration with our
lamp manufacturer partners, we have determined induction and
plasma technologies are the future for high intensity lighting
applications,” said Sam Sinai, Vice President of Deco Lighting.
“Their advantages far surpass other available light sources.
Even more efficiency and energy savings will be achieved as
breakthrough control capabilities are combined with induction
and plasma lighting systems. Our goal is to have the customer
make the best decision for their lighting investment.” ei
Mr. Hartnett spearheads the marketing programs, strategic
growth plans, and sales agent network for Deco Lighting. He
has considerable experience in lighting, controls, technology,
applications, and sales.
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An Eye for LED
Maximizing the Energy
Efficiency of Outdoor LED Fixtures
Wally Creer, Product Manager, Controllable Lighting Equipment, Universal Lighting Technologies
T
he transition from incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps to LED is
made fairly simple by the fact that newer LED technology plays by the
existing rules of the energy savings game. The usual control strategies and
protocols remain firmly in place. From on/off and step dimming to 0-10
volt, PLC1, and DALI2, LED fixtures are designed to function the same as their
displaced predecessors.
Fortunately, this means a fairly small learning curve. For the
most part, lighting manufacturers and designers can carry on
with the same best practices in lighting controls as before—
including daylight harvesting, time-of-day scheduling, and
other energy savings techniques already commonplace in the
industry. However, there is one area where LED technology is
clearly unique in
its benefits—that’s
lumens, a measure
of light perceived by
the human eye.
fixtures, and while electronic ballasting (eHID) provides some
control, suppliers and controllable ballasts at the wattages
necessary for outdoor applications are few.
LED solutions are capable of much more. Their lumen
degradation (lumen maintenance) is much less—initial lumens
do not have to be overdesigned so that mean lumens are correct.
A 5- to 10-percent bump may be all that is needed instead of the
more traditional 20- to 30-percent for HID.
LED solutions are also capable of lumen maintenance correction.
This control technique predicts the rate of lumen depreciation
and accounts for it by lowering wattage to the fixture early in life
and gradually increasing it over time. Thus, the fixture provides
100 percent of the desired lumen level—no more and no less—at
the beginning,
middle, and end
of its intended
lifespan. Less power
is needed to do this
early in the life of
the LED fixture,
so substantial
energy savings are
achieved.
Whether you’re
using fluorescent
or HID technology,
fixture lumen
output performance With HID, power consumption remains constant while light levels decrease. With LED, light output remains
constant while power consumption gradually rises to 100 percent. Courtesy of Universal Lighting Technologies
degrades with
It’s a fairly simple
age. In outdoor
technique, and
applications, HID lumen output degrades by as much as 50
the result is a reduction in energy use. Plus, it helps to ensure
percent over the life expectancy of an HID lamp, which is
consistent lighting for the building owners, managers, and
around 20,000 hours. LED lighting routinely performs much
occupants for years.
better, with many manufacturers publishing a 15- to 30-percent
As the lighting industry turns to LED technology for higher
reduction over a 50,000-hour lifespan. The opportunity here lies
energy efficiency as well as enhanced light output and
in control of that LED lumen output early in life.
controllability, the transition continues to proceed faster and
Lighting solutions are designed around a mean lumen point.
faster. LED fixtures are being used in the same dimming and
With HID, the lighting solution provides much more light and
lighting control strategies as HID and fluorescent lighting, and
consumes more energy than is actually needed early in the
they now offer unique opportunities for energy savings. By
system life, so that the mean point is achieved. Conversely, later
gradually adjusting power to compensate for lumen depreciation
in the life of the system, the solution is providing less light than
over the lifespan of an LED light engine, a more consistent and
is needed while still consuming those same extra watts. Control
lower-energy lighting solution can be achieved. ei
of the HID fixture is impossible with magnetically ballasted
Mr. Creer has more than 25 years in the lighting industry.
programmable logic controllers
1
digital addressable lighting interface
2
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 11 In L Prize® Competition,
Everyone’s a Winner
James Brodrick, U.S. Department of Energy
D
espite dazzling advances in countless other areas of technology, the
incandescent light bulb has changed very little since the days of Thomas
Edison. Although back then it was considered a marvel of science, today it
stands out for its inefficiency, converting into visible light less than 10 percent
of the electricity it consumes. And with billions of the bulbs in use today, that
amounts to a heck of a lot of wasted energy.
This is why, at the behest of Congress, the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) launched the L Prize® competition in 2008
to challenge industry to come up with high quality, high
efficiency solid-state lighting (SSL) products to replace the
common light bulb. Why SSL? Because, being based on lightemitting diodes (LEDs) instead of filaments, plasma, or gas,
it has the potential to be more energy efficient than any other
known lighting technology.
Whereas some competitions reward innovation without a lot
of focus on practicality, DOE recognized that in order to have
any kind of meaningful impact on our nation’s energy use, an
L Prize winner would have to be adopted by buyers on a wide
scale. Consequently, not only was the winning entry required to
measure up to extremely high standards in terms of its energy
efficiency, output, light quality, distribution, and lifetime, but its
manufacturer also had to demonstrate the capacity for massproduction. Because the bar was set so high, it wasn’t until late
2009 that the competition received its first entry—a product
from Philips Lighting North America that was intended to
replace a 60W incandescent bulb.
Taking the Prize
That entry became the most publicly tested light bulb in
history, as the 2,000 samples submitted by Philips were put
through an 18-month evaluation that was as thorough as it was
multifaceted. In addition to industry standard photometric
testing carried out by independent laboratories, a series of stress
tests subjected samples to such extreme conditions as high and
low temperatures, high humidity, and vibration. On top of that,
long-term lumen maintenance testing was carried out at ele­
vated temperatures (45ºC) and field assessments were conducted
by utilities and other partners to see how the product fared in
real life settings.
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The Philips entry came through with flying colors, exceeding
the L Prize requirements on all fronts. It produces 910 lumens
of light, which is more than a typical 60W incandescent bulb,
yet it consumes less than 10 watts, yielding a wattage savings
of 83 percent.
Just as important, its light distribution is as omnidirectional
as that of a 60W incandescent, and its light quality is
comparable—a correlated color temperature of 2727K and a
color rendering index (CRI) of 93—for a decidedly “warmwhite” look that buyers prefer.
As for longevity, based on measurements taken during the first
12,000 hours of operation, the L Prize winner’s projected lumen
maintenance at 25,000 hours—the minimum lifetime required
for the L Prize winner—was predicted to be greater than 99
percent, far exceeding the required minimum of 70 percent.
That means the Philips entry should last longer than 25,000
hours, whereas a typical 60W incandescent bulb lasts only
around 1,000 hours.
Field assessments provided user feedback and performance
verification in a range of fixture types and applications. At
more than 40 different sites across North America—ranging
from single and multifamily residential to commercial offices,
hospitals, and retail stores—more than 1,300 samples of the lamp
were installed by utilities, energy efficiency organizations, and
other L Prize partners, who looked at such things as dimming,
quality of light, and user perception. User feedback was highly
positive, noting the light output and color quality of the lamp.
Input from field assessment partners prompted design changes
to improve dimming performance and to fine-tune application
guidance for the production version of the winning lamp.
For its winning entry, Philips received a cash prize of $10
million, which the company says it will invest in the product,
not only in its production and marketing in the U.S., but
also in further R&D to reduce costs. The lamp’s LEDs are
manufactured in San Jose, California, and the bulb will be
assembled at a plant near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The product
is expected to hit stores in early 2012, and more than 30 L Prize
partners—utilities and energy efficiency programs with access
to more than 100 million potential customers—are making
plans to implement incentives and other promotional efforts.
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This is expected to help drive prices down quickly, which is
especially important with new technologies because their high
development costs often combine with low sales volumes to
make products expensive.
(Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and
Reporting) program only matched 10W to 25W incandescent
bulbs for light output and also fell short of 60W incandescents
in other important ways.
A Broad Impact
More than 970 million 60W A-19 lamps are in use in the U.S.,
most of them in the residential sector. DOE estimates that
converting every one of them to the L Prize winner would save
approximately 35 terawatt-hours of electricity in one year, which
is enough to power the lights of nearly 18 million households, or
about triple the annual electricity consumption of Washington,
D.C. That translates into an annual savings of almost $4 billion
for users, not to mention the avoidance of 20 million met­ric tons
of carbon emissions.
Today, we’re seeing more and more LED replacement bulbs
coming onto the market; on the whole, they perform much
better than their predecessors. In December 2011, DOE
reviewed 135 LED replacement lamps registered with its LED
Lighting Facts program and found 26 that produced more
than 800 lumens, equivalent to a 60W incandescent lamp. A
couple even produced more than 1,100 lumens, approximately
equivalent to a 75W incandescent. (However, please note: some
of these products have high color temperature and/or low CRI;
no other current products match the combined output, efficacy,
and color performance of the L Prize winner.)
But the L Prize has already had a considerable impact—and not
just on Philips. For one thing, some of the company’s products
that are already in stores incorporate technology Philips
developed specifically for its L Prize entry. But more than that,
there’s the principle of “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Competitions
drive innovation and innovation drives market competition.
The market as a whole has been catalyzed by the launch of the
L Prize competition and the submission of the Philips entry.
As a result, the industry has progressed further toward highquality replacement lamps for the common light bulb, as
evidenced by the steady improvement in LED replacement
lamps since 2008. Back then, those tested in DOE’s CALiPER
While the light output of most of those Lighting Facts–listed
LED replacement lamps fell well short of 800 lumens, and
many were comparable to 25W–40W incandescent lamps
(250–450 lumens), the overall results represented a significant
improvement from the state of the market just six months
earlier. What’s more, despite quite a bit of variation in the
efficacy of those 135 products tested, their range—mainly
between 35 and 80 lumens per watt—was also a considerable
improvement. Although this falls short of the stringent L Prize
requirements, the upward trend in performance is noteworthy
and shows that the performance of the L Prize entry preceded
the market by at least two years and probably more.
Getting Up to PAR
Because the L Prize competition
targets the most widely used
types of inefficient bulbs, it also
has a PAR 38 category. That
category was temporarily closed
in 2011 to retool the competition
requirements based on lessons
learned from the 60W category.
When it reopens, it will add
even more impetus to the “rising
tide” that’s helping to bring
energy-efficient lighting options
to consumers who are, after all,
the L Prize’s real winners.
To learn more about the first
L Prize winner as well as the
competition in general, visit
www.lightingprize.org. ei
Photo and chart courtesy of DOE
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 13 Samples of high-wattage CFLs together with a more common, low-wattage CFL (handheld at bottom of photo)1. Note: All lamps were photographed together and are in scale.
Photo courtesy of Lighting Research Center/Dennis Guyon
Fluorescent Lamp Technology Comes of Age
Larry Leetzow, President and CEO, Magnaray®
A
ccording to Madison Gas and Electric, fluorescent lamps are a mature
technology, but manufacturers continue to make incremental
improvements in efficiency and lamp life.
The latest development is the use of mercury amalgams in fullsize fluorescent lamps to reduce the sensitivity of lamp output
to temperature change. In another trend, manufacturers are
introducing lamps that carry a small drawback in efficacy to
provide a larger increase in lamp life.
While some of these lamps have been used in the industry for
years, new manufacturing methodology continues to bring
these sources into a class of state of the art devices with better
life (some up to 60,000 hours2), higher lumen outputs, higher
lumen maintenance (lower lumen depreciation), and better
color rendering capabilities.
The newer, smaller diameter (Chart 1) fluorescent lamps are
known for their mainly linear design compared to the older
swirl-type CFLs. Most of these lamp types can be dimmed
down to one percent, five percent, or ten percent. With proper
ballasting, they can save even more energy, as well as improve
lighting quality for applications that have multiple tasks, and
can benefit from being able to vary light output.
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Chart 1. Fluorescent family size chart. Used with permission,
© 2011 E Source Companies LLC, Boulder, Co.
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temperatures (Kelvin). The T2 (¼" diameter) in particular
is used to present merchandise in shops, trade fairs, and
art exhibitions.
Standard fluorescent lamp features include instant-on
capability in case of power fluctuations/outages. If you
have power (emergency or standard), you have light. This is
important in higher security areas of need and where safety
is of utmost importance.
Naturally, luminaires for interior and exterior applications have
been and are being designed by several NEMA manufacturers
to effectively and efficiently provide energy savings. Visually
efficient lighting systems can save from 50 percent to 82 percent
in hour-for-hour operation, or up to 99 percent when combined
with a variety of control devices (motion sensors, energymanagement systems, wireless control systems, etc.).
Chart 2. Lamp lifetime. Courtesy of Aura Light
Twin T5 lamps that operate normally at temperatures as low as
–25ºF are now available from some lamp makers. Manufactured
by NEMA members GE, Philips, Osram Sylvania, and
others, the twin T5 is available in several different lamp color
Brons J. 2005. Lighting Answers: High-wattage Compact Fluorescent Lamps. National Lighting Product
Information Program, Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. www.lrc.rpi.edu/
programs/nlpip/lightingAnswers/HWCFL/abstract.asp
1
60,000 hour lamp life is available, from most major companies, for twin T5, and linear T5 lamps, when
operated on a program start ballast, and started no more often than once in 24 hours, with 90+ percent in
lumen maintenance. See Chart 2 Lamp Lifetime.
2
There are triple tube, quad tube, and quad+ lamps in various
wattages that can be used to retrofit some existing HID
luminaires, but check with the manufacturer before investing
in them to make sure the lamp can operate properly.
New lamp manufacturing processes use much less mercury than
older lamp designs. The new technology also aids in starting
in colder climes and can increase efficacy. Using fluorescent
lamps in properly designed luminaires can lower energy use,
greenhouse gas emissions, and mercury vapors while improving
light quality, productivity, safety, security, and most of all,
quality of life. ei
Mr. Leetzow is active in NEMA Lighting Division activities.
ŰŰThe 5Ls of Lighting
NEMAcast, the podcast for the electroindustry, features five audio recordings that explain the 5Ls of lighting: location, lumens, light bulbs, label, and law.
Location
Pekka Hakkarainen, Vice President, Lutron Electronics
Why location matters in the placement of energy-efficient light bulbs
http://podcast.nema.org/index.php?id=74
Label
Hampton Newsome, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
How to read the new light bulb packaging label
http://podcast.nema.org/index.php?id=79
Lumens
Pam Horner, Director of Government & Industry Relations, Osram Sylvania
The differences between lumens and watts
http://podcast.nema.org/index.php?id=82
Law
Randy Moorhead, Vice President of Government Affairs,
Philips Electronics North America
Who and what will be affected by the new light bulb law
http://podcast.nema.org/index.php?id=96
Light Bulbs
Joe Howley, Manager of Industry Relations, GE
Light bulb options available to consumers
http://podcast.nema.org/index.php?id=93
Joseph Higbee, Director of Marketing
and Communications |
joseph.higbee@nema.org
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 15 More Control—
Lighting Controls Play Key
Role in Meeting Building
Energy Codes
Michael Jouaneh, LEED AP BD+C, Marketing Manager,
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Photo ©2012 Lutron Electronics, Inc.
B
uildings consume the bulk of the world’s energy (nearly 40 percent), so
the building industry has been focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and
practical energy-saving solutions for both new construction and retrofits.
As the building industry moves (albeit slowly) toward Zero
Net Energy—the goal of the Architecture 2030 program—the
industry is recognizing that lighting controls play a crucial
role in energy conservation. According to the U.S. Department
of Energy, lighting is, by far, the largest user of electricity in
commercial buildings. It consumes 38 percent of a building’s
total electricity use—more than space heating, cooling,
ventilation, equipment, and computers combined.
Lighting controls can drastically reduce that appetite. They can
eliminate 60 percent or more of the wasted lighting energy in
buildings, while enhancing occupant comfort and productivity.
They provide flexible control over the lighting in a space, and
support energy savings by reducing the amount of power or
amount of time the lighting system is in use.
Energy Codes and Standards
The nation’s top three building energy codes and standards—
California’s Title 24, the International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC), and ASHRAE 90.1—are used by nearly every state
as the basis for local building energy codes. They provide the
minimum acceptable energy performance requirements for new
construction or major renovations of commercial buildings.
These codes and standards reflect the importance of using
lighting controls to conserve energy. In fact, they all have
similar mandatory lighting control requirements that designers
and engineers must meet for their new construction for major
renovation projects.
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Focus on ASHRAE 90.1-2010
Sometimes referred to as America’s primary commercial energy
code, ASHRAE 90.1 was published in 2010. The American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) partners with the Illuminating
Engineering Society (IES) to produce the standard. It provides
the minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of
buildings, excluding low-rise residential buildings.
Below are some of its mandatory lighting control requirements.
• Area control
Each area enclosed by ceiling-height partitions must have an
accessible, independent switching or control device (such as
an occupancy sensor, manual switch, or dimmer) to control
the general lighting. Each control device shall be readily
accessible and located so the occupants can see the controlled
lighting and can only override the automatic lighting shut-off
requirement by a maximum of two hours.
Occupancy sensor or timer switches that turn off
lighting within 30 minutes of vacancy are required in
the following spaces:
1. classrooms and lecture halls
2. conference, meeting, and training rooms
3. employee lunch and break rooms
4. storage and supply rooms between 50 ft 2 and 1000 ft 2
5. rooms used for document copying and printing
6. office spaces up to 250 ft 2
7. restrooms
8. dressing, locker, and fitting rooms
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• Automatic shut-off
All indoor lighting systems must include a separate automatic
shut-off control, such as an occupancy sensor or time switch.
An astronomical timeclock that provides a building-wide,
after hours, lighting-off sweep is a common way to comply
with this requirement.
• Daylight control
An automatic reduction in lighting power in areas where the
daylight can help illuminate the space will be required in
most areas that are side-lighted (with windows) or top-lighted
(with skylights). Areas greater than 250 ft 2 for sidelighted
areas or greater than 900 ft 2 for toplighted areas shall have
a multi-level photocontrol (including continuous dimming
devices) for the general lighting.
• Exterior lighting control
Permanently installed outdoor lighting must be controlled by
a photocontrol or astronomical time switch that automatically
turns off the lighting during daylight hours. In addition,
the new standard also requires that façade and landscape
lighting be turned off between midnight and 6 a.m., or in
conjunction with business opening and closing times. Other
outdoor lighting, such as advertising signage, must operate at
70 percent power (or lower) between midnight and 6 a.m., or
in conjunction with business closing and opening times, or
when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes.
• Manual-on control
All automatic control devices shall not be set to automatically
turn the lighting on. This effectively requires manual-on/
automatic-off controls or up to 50 percent auto-on capability
for automatic controls. These controls already exist and are
referred to as “vacancy sensors” or “multi-level” occupancy
sensors. Auto-on is allowed in some spaces, including
public corridors and stairwells, restrooms, primary building
entrance areas and lobbies, and areas where manual-on
operation would endanger safety or security.
• Multi-level lighting control
Most areas must provide at least one light level between 30
percent and 70 percent of full lighting power in addition to
off. This can be done by continuous or stepped dimming,
or stepped/dual switching of luminaires or lamps, while
maintaining a reasonably uniform level of illuminance
throughout the area.
• Stairwell controls
Lighting in enclosed stairwells shall have one or more control
devices to automatically reduce lighting power by at least 50
percent within 30 minutes of all occupants leaving.
Cooking
22 trillion Btu
Water Heating
1%
52 trillion Btu
2%
Office Equipment
2%
64 trillion Btu
Space Heating
115 trillion Btu
Personal Computers
148 trillion Btu
Refrigeration
354 trillion Btu
Other
357 trillion Btu
12%
38%
4%
Lighting
1,143 trillion Btu
5%
12%
13%
Ventilation
384 trillion Btu
13%
Total Site
Electricity
Consumption
3,037 trillion Btu
Cooling
397 trillion Btu
More site electricity is consumed for lighting than for any other end use.
Graph courtesy of DOE Energy Information Administration, 2003 Commercial
Building Energy Consumption Survey
Other Requirements
The examples above represent a portion of the new ASHRAE
90.1 regulations related to lighting control. Other items include
automatic receptacle shutoff (to control task lighting and other
plug loads), parking garage lighting control (automatically
reduced lighting power when daylight is present and/or during
periods of vacancy), and functional testing requirements (to
ensure that the lighting controls operate as intended).
Lastly, there are now extra lighting power credits for using
additional lighting controls in a space above and beyond the
mandatory controls for that space. The additional lighting
power credit can be used anywhere in the building, not just in
the space with the additional controls.
Lighting controls are vital components for helping us meet the
increasingly stringent energy code requirements—requirements
which help our nation meet its energy conservation goals in an
energy-starved world.
For more information on building energy codes and standards,
visit www.energycodes.gov. ei
Mr. Jouaneh specializes in energy conservation and sustainability.
He is active in the development of the nation’s top energy and
green building codes and standards.
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 17 Cutoff Ratings­—
LED versus HID Luminaires
Timothy Hill, Director, Marketing and Product Management—Outdoor, Cooper Lighting
L
ately I’ve been seeing a number of specifications for LED luminaires cross
my desk. It amazes me how many still reference the old HID “cutoff”
designations. Well-intentioned specifications ranging across the spectrum of
applications—from roadways to parking lots—still frequently call for “full
cutoff” despite the fact that those designations and associated calculation
methods having little to do with LED luminaires.
lower the glare tends to be at farther distances 2. The cutoff
ratings also did a nice job of describing uplight.
First, let’s examine cutoff designations.
• The luminous intensity (in candelas) at or above a vertical
angle of 80 degree above nadir does not numerically exceed
10 percent of the luminous flux (in lumens) of the lamp or
lamps in the luminaire.
The term “cutoff” first entered the lighting vocabulary in 1937
as a way to describe a shielding reflector for streetlighting. It
has also been used to describe the angle of cutoff in recessed
luminaires. For many years, it signified sharp glare control but
was not precisely quantified.
In 1972, the Roadway Lighting Committee Recommended
Practice (RP-8) defined “cutoff distribution” and “semi-cutoff
distribution” with restriction on light intensities at vertical
angles of 80 degrees and 90 degrees above nadir. This was the
first time outdoor luminaires were affected by uplight control in
a document published by the Illuminating Engineering Society
of North America (IESNA)1.
However, there are two criteria for a fixture to be considered
full cutoff:
• The luminous intensity (in candelas) at or above an angle of
90 degree above nadir is zero.
It’s the second part that causes problems with LED luminaires.
In the case of LED, there are no “lamp lumens” to consider
as the light source is typically an integrated part of the
total fixture.
Essentially, the origination of cutoff was devoted to observer
comfort or reduction of glare for roadway lighting. Figure 1
shows the effect of the shielding, which is described in veiling
luminance (a measure of glare) versus distance. While not a
universal truth related to glare, the more cutoff provided, the
Figure 1. The effect of shielding in cutoff classifications. Courtesy of the Lighting
Research Center
18 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
Figure 2. Cutoff for HID fixture
Advanced Lighting Systems
the 80–90 degree critical zone there are 238 lumens. The max
candela for this luminaire in the 80–90 degree zone is 2,823. In
order to calculate the cutoff rating, 2,823 is divided by 40,000
lumens resulting in 7 percent, which is less than 10 percent,
meaning this meets the requirements for full cutoff.
Now consider an LED luminaire of a similar distribution that
provides roughly equivalent lighting performance.
This luminaire has no measureable uplight, which is also great.
However in the 80–90 degree zone, while it doesn’t appear
obvious on this chart, there are 269 lumens, slightly higher than
an equivalent HID fixture. The max candela for this luminaire
in the 80–90 degree zone is 1,783, or lower than the HID fixture.
Likewise, in order to calculate the cutoff rating, 1,783 would
be divided by the total fixture lumens, not the source lumens:
1,783 divided by 17,525 lumens results in 10.1 percent, which is
greater than 10 percent, meaning this luminare does not meet
requirements for full cutoff.
The conclusion here is obvious—an LED fixture with
lower wattage, fewer total lumens, lower glare, and optimal
performance would not meet a full cutoff specification.
Simply put, cutoff classifications work well for legacy fixtures.
But taking into account the rapid pace of adoption of solid
state or LED technology, legacy standards unfairly penalize the
newest and greatest.
Figure 3. LED fixture
Figure 2 shows a luminaire classification system (LCS) graph
(this is the most current method of classifying luminaire for
uplight and glare) for a typical 400W metal halide luminaire
that classifies as full cutoff. This particular luminaire is also
considered a Type IV or forward throw.
This luminaire has no measureable uplight, which is great.
However, while it doesn’t appear obvious on this chart, in
Paulin, Douglas (April 2001). Full Cutoff Lighting : The Benefits, LD&A Magazine
1
IESNA has developed a more universal LCS, oftentimes referred
to as “BUG” ratings (B.U.G. = Backlight, Uplight, and Glare),
wherein an outdoor luminare can be described more completely
and more accurately. In fact, the latest The Lighting Handbook
(available at www.iesna.org) only describes this method. Refer to
IESNA TM-15 for a full description. ei
With 25 years of experience in the electrical and lighting industry,
Mr. Hill has held positions in engineering, sales, product
management, and marketing.
McColgan, M., Van Derlofske, J. (2004). Comparison of veiling luminance for roadway lighting.
Transportation Research Board 83rd Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, January 11–15
2
ŰŰLighting Glossary
CFL—compact fluorescent lights
eHID—electronically ballasted HIDs
CRI—color rendering index
LED—light emitting diode
DALI—digital addressable lighting interface
Lumen—a measure of the power of light perceived by the human eye
HID—high intensity discharge
SSL—solid state lighting
HPS—high pressure sodium
PLC—programmable logic controllers
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 19 What Happens When
The Future of the ENERGY STAR® Lamps Program
T
he ENERGY STAR® Lamps Program has been successful in encouraging
interest and investment in market transformation by increasing demand
of, consumer interest in, and general acceptance for high-efficiency lamps
(i.e., light bulbs).
To date, many of the incentive and justification arguments
tied to energy savings have been based on the big jump in
efficiency gained by switching from traditional 60W and
100W incandescent lamps to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
This 70–75 percent energy savings made the payoff quick and
easily calculable.
As the Energy Star Lamps Program moves into a new
phase, however, questions arise pertaining to what direction
the program should take and how best to quantify and justify
incentives for Energy Star products. This is partly because
traditional inefficient incandescent lamps are undergoing a
transition to more energy-efficient products as part of the
Energy Independence and Savings Act of 2007 (EISA).
New federal standards (mandated by California a year early) for
100W products were slated to begin January 1, 2012, followed
by 75W a year later and 60W and 40W in following years. (See
related article on page 5).
This means 100W equivalent high-efficiency products,
such as CFLs and solid state lighting (SSL), can no longer
honestly claim a 75 percent gain over other choices. If the
baseline lamp in terms of energy consumption—the energyefficient incandescent halogen—is factored in, the savings is
effectively halved.
Additionally, industry and retailers have pushed and incented
CFL products heavily and they are poised to have a significant
share of lamps sold. The energy efficiency of CFLs is high,
regardless of the design. Making CFLs more efficient is
counterproductive, both in terms of the engineering involved
and the availability of rare earth phosphors used to fine tune the
color of light produced.
Supply of materials aside, any efficiency gains would have
proportional price increases and consumers are already coming
to terms with paying more for their lamps. Additional price
rises are counterproductive to sales and acceptance.
20 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
Energy Star Directions
Thus the conundrum for the Energy Star Lamps Program—
should the program require even higher energy efficiency or
move into other areas of quality and performance?
At the November 30, 2011, Energy Star Lamp Partners
public meeting, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff
reviewed suggestions to a new, all-encompassing lamp program
specification that would replace programs tied to individual
technologies. Many of these performance parameters were not
energy related, and many efficiency increases were omitted
because of considerations noted above.
This is uncertain ground. While partners and companies
understand and endorse the brand recognition of Energy
Star and have made investments in the Energy Star
Lamps Program, EPA’s authority comes into question.
By entering into consumer satisfaction areas,
Energy Star is moving into manufacturers’ space
by dictating performance criteria beyond existing
performance and safety regulations.
The Energy Star trademark was granted to EPA to “identify
and promote energy-efficient products, building and practices.”
At issue is the word “promote.” To some, the word is related to
marketing and advertising. EPA has suggested that promotion
is more like encouragement. This is the angle from which the
quality and acceptance portions of the new Energy Star
lamps specification stem.
The logic is that increasing consumer acceptance and
satisfaction encourages more sales, and thus corresponding
energy savings. This is a slippery slope. By entering into
consumer satisfaction areas, Energy Star is moving into
manufacturers’ space by specifying performance criteria beyond
existing performance and safety regulations.
Arguments are being raised that such requirements reduce
competition and choice in product lines, as well as potentially
Advanced Lighting Systems
You Are Successful?
Alex Boesenberg, NEMA Regulatory Affairs Manager
hamper innovation. The historic response from EPA to
questions of strict or arguably unnecessary specification
parameters has been, “Well, it’s a voluntary program. You don’t
have to participate.”
This, however, is contradicted by historical evidence. Energy
Star has been seized upon by consumers, specifiers, and rebate
managers as a simple tool to gauge purchasing guidance. By
mandating Energy Star products, buyers and managers
relieve themselves of having to become educated on specific
product performance matters. This is good and bad. When
high-efficiency products become the norm, what becomes of
purchase references like Energy Star?
An additional concern for manufacturers is verification
testing of product performance. Besides qualification, EPA
has testing programs in place to verify and audit performance
of products during their tenure in the program. While this
sounds good, the amount and cost of testing has steadily
increased. Since a troubling Government Accountability Office
report in 2008, the EPA has instituted a third-party certification
program, removing (or at least constricting) the practice of
partner self-testing.
While the EPA’s actions are understood, its reaction could be
considered excessive. Costs for third-party testing, qualifying
test houses, and ensuring consistency have resulted in greatly
increased costs and burdens to program partners. Much of this
increased burden is passed along to consumers either as product
delays, lack of variety and options, and cost increases.
It is worth pointing out that any product redesign or testing
that result in product price increases is borne wholly by the
manufacturers and partners, and is in effect paid off over
time by sales. Again, the burden is completely on the partner.
EPA has steadily stepped back from responsibility, insulating
itself behind process and policy, creating a wholesale test and
validation network while pushing all costs to the partners. This
was done without any partner vote or acceptance.
Questioning Accountability
Some would argue the process has exceeded the scope of EPA
authority—to wit, “What does the word ‘promote’ mean?”
In October 2011,
Senators Jeff Bingaman
(D-NM) and Lisa
Murkowski (R-AK)
wrote a letter to the EPA
demanding answers
to questions of burden
and accountability
brought on behalf of industry. They asked, “Does EPA agree that
Energy Star’s success has resulted in its widespread use in
procurement and tax laws and regulations and that this makes
participation in Energy Star critical to manufacturers in
those markets where Energy Star is used?”
Gina McCarthy, an Energy Star administrator,
acknowledged that the brand recognition of Energy Star
has driven it past the borders of a voluntary encouragement
program and that its influence has increased.
She responded, “We recognize that the Energy Star brand
has wide recognition by American consumers and that over
its 20 year existence, market forces driving manufacturer
participation in the program have multiplied. While Energy
Star is not a requirement for market entry for any product
category, EPA recognizes and appreciates the tremendous stake
program partners have in how the program is operated.”
While EPA touts support for program partners, without
whom the program would certainly cease to exist, the
displayed interest at the program level varies. In a speech at
the November Lamp Partners meeting, NEMA addressed the
above issues and called for a greater number of open public
meetings and stakeholder roundtables to collaboratively discuss
and determine the way forward for the Energy Star Lamps
Program, contrasting it to the current practice in which EPA
meets with partners individually, listens to comments during
public meetings, and then dictates a decision with a “take it or
leave it” caveat.
As the Energy Star Lamps Program develops new
specifications and administrative processes, NEMA and its
members will continue to call for a fair and transparent process
in these matters. The association is committed to developing
equitable programs by which high-performance products can be
identified and encouraged. ei
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 21 Photo ©2012 Lutron Electronics, Inc.
Daylight Management—Let the Light Shine In
Erik Sorenson, Section Program Manager, Industry Operations
R
esearch and development in established and emerging technologies
are changing the world of today and shaping the world of tomorrow.
But sometimes the brightest and most efficient idea is using what you
already have.
Daylight surrounds us. It is plentiful and free. When it comes
to illuminating spaces, there isn’t a technology that’s more
energy efficient. However, depending on location, time of day, or
weather, the amount of available daylight can vary greatly. This
is where daylight management comes into play.
Letting daylight into a space is simple (any window should be
up to the task), but effective daylight management requires
a delicate balance of interior daylight and electric light to
occupant-specified levels throughout the day. The objective is
to maximize the visual health, comfort, and productivity of
a building’s occupants. To accomplish this, lighting controls,
sensors, fenestration, and dimmable sources all must be
combined into a seamless lighting system.
Our global population has just eclipsed 7 billion. As
populations, energy demand, and prices increase, there is
a need to develop and implement renewable, energy-saving
technologies and practices.
Using natural daylight consumes less energy and extends the
life of electric lighting systems, both of which reduce costs and
carbon footprint. Effective daylight management cannot only
reduce lighting energy use, but increase light quality. Numerous
studies have shown that natural daylight improves occupant
mood and productivity.
22 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
To date, lighting systems codes and standards have primarily
addressed electrical systems; there is a gap in standards and
guidance for designers, contractors, and operators when
daylighting and electrical lighting products are used in concert.
As high performance buildings and next-generation building
information modeling (BIM) shape the future of energy
efficiency, the time to develop the framework for daylight
management technologies and practices is now.
A coordinated effort by industry, researchers, designers,
and building operators will ensure that the framework is
comprehensive and optimized to improve the efficiency
of existing and future lighting systems. To help build this
framework, NEMA’s Lighting Systems Division is organizing a
Daylight Management Council (DMC).
Priorities for DMC include:
• establishing and promoting standards and metrics
• developing and disseminating best practices
• harmonizing daylighting and electric lighting systems
protocols
• monitoring and contributing to building and energy codes
While the lighting systems that shape the buildings of tomorrow
will undoubtedly incorporate new, fantastic technologies, their
most efficient innovation will be to simply power down and let
the light shine in.
Now, how bright is that?
ei
Advanced Lighting Systems
Looking Forward to
LED Phase-Cut Dimming
I
n the 132 years since Thomas Edison perfected a workable electric light
at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey, the electrical industry has
developed a multitude of products that either support or build upon Mr.
Edison’s incandescent lamp.
Lately, there has been a buzz around light emitting diodes
(LEDs), also known as solid state lighting (SSL). NEMA’s
Solid State Lighting Section has developed several technical
documents and standards describing SSL technology and its
interaction with the installed base of lighting products.
The newest project for the SSL Section is developing a forwardlooking standard for phase-cut dimming of LED lamps with a
global perspective.
ŰŰPublished SSL Documents
LSD 44 Solid State Lighting—The Need for a New Generation of Sockets
and Interconnects
LSD 45 Recommendations for Solid State Lighting Sub-Assembly
Interfaces for Luminaires
LSD 49 Solid State Lighting for Incandescent Replacement—
Best Practices for Dimming
LSD 51 Solid State Lighting—Definitions for Functional
and Decorative Applications
SSL 1 Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, Arrays or Systems
SSL 3 High-Power White LED Binning for General Illumination
SSL 6 Solid State Lighting for Incandescent Replacement—Dimming
A list of all NEMA Lighting Systems Division White Papers is available at
www.nema.org/stds/lsd.cfm
A phase-cut dimmer is a unique kind of switch that uses a
special circuit to turn on and off the current supply to the
fixture at regular intervals, typically 120 times per second.
This is fast enough that the human eye does not perceive any
interruption. This method traditionally uses thyristors such as
triacs, which have been designed for, and work very well with, a
consistent load model like that used by the incandescent lamp.
This project is exciting because, for the first time, the focus
will not be on backward compatibility, but on what the future
may hold. In addition, it will include specific requirements
for country- or region-specific electrical systems, making it a
truly global standard. The effort is at the request of the Zhaga
Consortium, a private international organization of companies
with the charter to promote LED interchangeability through
electrical, thermal, and mechanical interface specifications.
The development of the global LED phase-cut dimming
standard will be a collaborative effort between NEMA and
the Zhaga Consortium, and will rely on work that the SSL
Section has already completed. The focus will be on forward
phase-cut dimming, in which the power delivered to the
lighting system is controlled by cutting off a portion of the
input ac voltage waveform.
The SSL phase-cut dimming effort will include safety, reliability,
and performance requirements for phase-cut dimming. The
document will cover a variety of topics, including maximum
inrush current, repetitive peak current, continuous operating
current, rated wattage, ring-up voltage, ring-up current, light
output limits, time to turn on, time to change light level, and
dimming smoothness. It will include not only descriptions of
these parameters, but testing requirements and minimum and
maximum allowable limits as well.
Part 1 of the standard, which will cover safety and reliability
requirements, is expected to be ready for publication in the
second quarter of 2012. The group will then turn its attention
to the development of Part 2, which will cover performance
requirements and testing. ei
Megan A. Hayes, Program Manager, Lighting
Systems Division | megan.hayes@nema.org
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 23 Campaign Update—NEMA’s enLIGHTen
America Sees Growth of Lighting Upgrades
Doug Baillie, Consultant to NEMA and EA Task Force Member, and Erik Sorenson, Section Program Manager
N
EMA’s enLIGHTen America (EA) campaign has been at the vanguard of
the energy efficiency movement. Through the EA campaign, members
of the Lighting Systems Division have been helping businesses, government
agencies, and institutions implement lighting upgrades that reduce energy
costs, improve infrastructure, and create new jobs.
Doug Baillie talks with realty
management CFO at IFMA show
Mike Houston of WattStopper and
Michael Jouaneh of Lutron conduct
a seminar at the ArchLED11 show.
Photos by Doug Baillie
NEMA’s EA team leverages its collective expertise to deliver a
convincing message to facility managers and building owners
about the savings available through lighting upgrades. With a
campaign reach of more than one million and more than 1,500
qualified leads delivered in 2011, EA facilitates opportunities for
members to expand their reach and speak directly with buyers.
And those buyers have begun to listen. At a leading event for
the market segment earlier this year, the International Facility
Management Association (IFMA) show, facility managers
related that they had successfully completed lighting retrofit jobs
and were looking to do more. They were uniformly enthusiastic
about the financial rewards, relating typical paybacks of six to
twelve months, and even net-zero costs in some cases. This was
in stark contrast to the IFMA show in 2008 where the majority
of the audience revealed little understanding about the superior
energy and cost-savings potential provided by lighting retrofits.
According to Keith T.S. Ward, president and CEO of Luminus
Devices, who was involved with the EA campaign from the
ŰŰTHE CAMPAIGN MISSION
The enLIGHTen America initiative was chartered by the NEMA Lighting Division
board in 2006 and launched in August of 2007. Its strategic mission is to grow
and develop the retrofit and renovation lighting market, and build awareness
of quality lighting products and systems designed for these applications for
the benefit of all NEMA lighting members.
More than 75 percent of America’s five million buildings were built prior to the
introduction of energy-efficient lighting technologies. The EA message focuses
on energy savings, sustainability, cost reduction, fast payback, and the quality
of modern lighting.
24 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
start, the need to drive more energy savings and sustainable
lower cost operating environments has never been more critical
than now.
“As we emerge from multiple years of globally depressed
economic activity, resources are stretched and the global
competitive environment has never been more aggressive,” he
said. “I believe there is ongoing need for energy management
while providing a work environment that drives productivity.
Lighting is one of the best ways to drive down operating costs
via energy savings while improving working conditions for
increased productivity.”
Moving forward, success lies in focused and consistent
messaging, and in using as many tools as possible to get the
EA story across. As the campaign continues in 2012, it will
look to build on 2011, when a variety of methods were used to
persuade customers that lighting upgrades are among the best
investments a business can make.
EA’s 2011 activities included:
• Advertising
The team created new ads and ran them in print in Building
Operating Management (BOM), Today’s Facility Manager
(TFM), and Maintenance Solutions magazines and online at
Facilities.net.
• Public Relations and Printed Materials
EA sponsored articles in four major magazines:
Building Operating Management, Today’s Facility
Manager, Maintenance Solutions, and Electrical
Contractor. In addition, the team published a new
Lighting Upgrade Checklist.
Advanced Lighting Systems
ŰŰTrade Shows EA Attended in 2011
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
National Facilities Management & Technology (March)
LightFair (May)
Building Owners and Managers Association’s Every Building (June)
GovEnergy (August)
Facility Decisions (October)
International Facility Management Associations’ World Workplace (October)
National Electrical Contractors Association (October)
ArchLED11 (November)
GovGreen (December)
• Trade Shows
• Seminars and Webcasts
•• BOM’s National Facilities Management and Technology
Conference & Expo,
•• Building Owners and Managers Association
International’s Every Building Conference & Expo,
•• BOM’s Facility Decisions Conference & Expo,
•• Architectural SSL’s ArchLED’11, and
•• Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership’s
GOVGreen Conference & Expo.
•• TFM
(www.todaysfacilitymanager.com/facilityblog/tag/nema)
ŰŰEA advertising in 2011
•• BOM
(www.facilitiesnet.com/webcasts/details.asp?id=23212)
You’re always looking
around for profits.
Sometimes you have to look up.
Upgrade your lighting system today to reduce
energy use and save money.
With tight budgets and growing interest in sustainability,
don’t ignore the quickest way to reduce your electric bill
in your office, factory or warehouse. Lighting can be 40%
of your cost, so an investment in new lamps, fixtures,
ballasts, and controls pays you back quickly. It’s one of
the best financial decisions you can make. Contact the
lighting industry experts for more information today.
www.nemasavesenergy.org
National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.
Rosslyn, VA www.nema.org
• Website and social media
EA’s website is in the final stages of a major redesign that
allows users to see the most current information on savings
available through lighting products. In addition to making
the site user-friendly, new search features have been added
that put information users want right at their fingertips. In the
social media sphere, EA now has more than 200 followers on
Twitter and its blog has received more than 11,000 views.
In 2012, EA will intensify efforts to encourage building
managers to capitalize on the Commercial Building Tax
Deduction, a special financial incentive that expires in 2013,
as they upgrade their lighting systems. To do this, EA will
again integrate a variety of efforts including advertising,
public relations, trade shows, seminars, special feature articles,
webcasts, and social media. A new tactic for 2012 is EA’s
participation in the Today’s Facility Manager Forum in New
York City in April. EA will present an educational session on the
New York City lighting upgrade legislation to an audience of the
leading decision makers in the city.
NEMA President & CEO Evan R. Gaddis views these plans
with enthusiasm.
“EnLIGHTen America exemplifies how NEMA’s product
sections can collaborate to produce a message that is much more
compelling as a whole than as the sum of its parts,” he said.
“Conveying the message of available savings through energyefficient lighting upgrades to the building owner and operator
community is easy. By supporting this effort with industry
expertise and solidarity, members of NEMA’s Lighting Systems
Division are able to maximize their investment and interact
directly with customers on a scale that provides tremendous
value. EnLIGHTen America is helping develop our nation’s
infrastructure, reduce energy costs, and drive job growth, just
what our economy needs to get back on its feet.” ei
“You need to sit down and figure out
what lighting is costing you.
We reduced energy consumption by 40%,
and much of it was updating our lighting.”
Curt Mann, Chief Sustainability Officer,
HealthAmerica Realty Group
With tight budgets and growing interest in
sustainability, don’t ignore the quickest way
to reduce your electric bill in your office,
factory or warehouse. Lighting can be 40%
of your cost, so an investment in new lamps,
fixtures, ballasts, and controls pays you back
quickly. It’s one of the best financial decisions
you can make. Contact the lighting industry
experts for more information today.
www.nemasavesenergy.org
National Electrical Manufacturers Assoc.
Rosslyn, VA www.nema.org
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 25 Electroindustry News
ŰŰMITA Touts Health and Economic Benefits of Medical Imaging
It’s a New Year, but Congress is beset by
an old problem—the annual ritual of
preventing scheduled cuts of Medicare
payments to physicians. The last time
Congress was trapped in partisan
gridlock over the so-called Medicare
“doc fix” was 2010. Then, the threatened
cut was just 21 percent, and Congress
delayed it a month at a time for several
months. This year, the automatic
payment cut is 27.4 percent.
Recent efforts to identify a solution that
would eliminate this annual problem
and fix the physician payment system
for good have fallen by the wayside once
again. A short-term patch is still in the
offing, along with offsets to pay for it, and
there is widespread concern that these
reimbursement cuts will inevitably make
it more difficult for patients to receive
critical treatments. As Congress considers where to look
for cuts, it should consider the radical
changes that have taken place in
medical imaging over the past five years:
Medicare spending on medical imaging
continues to decline, Medicare patients
are receiving fewer imaging procedures,
and imaging is now a smaller portion
of Medicare spending than it was at the
turn of the century.
It is no secret that Congress and the
administration have cut Medicare
reimbursements for medical imaging
seven times over the past six years. And
yet, recent analyses of 2010 Medicare
claims data shows that that spending on
medical imaging continues to decline
and that Medicare patients are actually
receiving fewer imaging procedures—
debunking the myths that lifesaving
diagnostic imaging and radiation
therapy are contributing to rising
healthcare costs.
The data is telling. In December,
MedPAC, the independent congressional
agency established to advise Congress
on issues affecting the Medicare
program, reported that imaging use
in 2010 decreased by 2.5 percent. Its
analysis confirmed a recent MITA
study of 2010 Medicare claims data
indicating a downward trend in both
imaging spending and utilization. In
fact, spending for non-imaging Medicare
services has grown by 20 percent since
2006 and utilization increased 2 percent
in 2010. Though the facts show a sharp decline in
the use of medical imaging in Medicare,
the value of imaging is stronger than
ever. Recently, the American Society
of Clinical Oncology hailed computed
tomography (CT)–based lung cancer
screening as one of the top five cancer
care advances for 2011. Clinical trial
results show that low-dose CT screenings
for heavy smokers reduced their death
risk from lung cancer by 20 percent.
The economic impact of medical
imaging is equally strong: medical device
companies employ an estimated two
million people nationwide, paying an
average annual wage of $60,000. The
U.S. is the leader of medical innovation,
commanding production of top-selling
medical devices and boasting many
Nobel Prize winners in medicine,
but our innovative lead is eroding as
international competitors from China
to Germany have invested heavily in
medical technology advancements.
Members of Congress should keep
these indisputable health and economic
benefits of medical imaging in mind
when making crucial budget decisions
in 2012. Further cuts to medical imaging
will reduce access to lifesaving imaging
technologies while simultaneously
restricting innovation and economic
growth during one of the worst global
recessions in recent memory. ei
Dave Fisher, Executive Director,
Medical Imaging and
Technology Alliance |
dfisher@medicalimaging.org
ŰŰDOE Awards $7 Million to Reduce Electric Vehicle Charger Costs
The Department of Energy has
announced awards totaling nearly $7
million in research and development
funding that will help to reduce the
current costs of electric vehicle (EV)
chargers by 50 percent over the next
three years.
Three NEMA members are among
the recipients.
26 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
• Siemens Corporate Research
has been funded to redesign EV supply
equipment systems and charging
stations in residential areas
• General Electric Global Research
has been funded to improve the design
and infrastructure for commercial
chargers for fleets of EVs
• Eaton Corporation
has been funded to develop and
demonstrate commercial EV chargers
that can work with and support the
Smart Grid. ei
Kyle Pitsor, Vice President of
Government Relations |
kyle.pitsor@nema.org
Code Actions/Standardization Trends
ŰŰNext Generation Field Rep Trip Reports Become More User Friendly
Beginning in January, the Trip Reports
submitted by NEMA’s four field
representatives have a whole new look
that offers several improvements for
NEMA members. Most significantly,
members will have the information
available for review sooner and
organized by NEMA section. The
only information you get is information
you need.
The report of a single meeting is now
prepared by the field rep shortly after
the meeting and posted to a page on
the NEMA website, at which point it is
available to Trip Report subscribers—no
more waiting for a full month’s worth
of meeting reports to be compiled into
a monthly report. Information that may
be valuable to your organization will be
available much sooner.
electronic notification with a link that
brings up the report.
Individual meeting reports will also
be tagged according to NEMA section.
When an individual subscribes for the
Trip Reports, he or she will be able to
select the sections that are of interest so
that there is much less information to
sort through. This approach to Field Rep
Trip Reports emulates that used in the
NEMA Information Portal.
Finally, a dashboard will be available
to NEMA members that will combine
the meeting report system, Code Alerts,
NEC® Adoption Report and Map,
Energy Code Adoption report and map,
podcasts, etc. From this single page, all
of these services will be available with a
single mouse click.
Looking ahead, a notification feature will
be added to the meeting report system. A
subscriber will be able to select meeting
reports based on the NEMA section tags
for that meeting. When a meeting report
is posted, the subscriber will receive
The next generation of Field Rep Trip
Reports will provide information faster,
more conveniently, and more focused on
areas of interest. ei
Vince Baclawski, Senior Technical
Director, Codes and Standards |
vin_baclawski@nema.org
ŰŰ1IS SC8 Completes Revised NEMA ICS 8 Standard
Subcommittee 8 of the Industrial
Control Systems Section (SC8) recently
completed its review and update of
NEMA ICS 8 Industrial Control and
Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers.
SC8 was re-established two years ago
to revise and update the 2000 version
in order to bring it into line with
the current state of crane controller
technology and similar material
handling crane controller’s standards
(i.e., Crane Manufacturers Association
of America, Inc., CMAA 70 and 74).
Revised and updated material within the
standard includes enhanced application
information related to variable speed
drives, dynamic braking resistors, and
updated master switch drawings, as well
as a general reformatting of content for
improved readability and organization.
can be officially considered in the
international arena.
The revised standard is available for
purchase or download at
www.nema.org/stds/ics8.cfm.
Citing the benefits of the revised
standard, SC8 Chairman Jim Mantooth,
Siemens Industry, said, “The revised
NEMA ICS 8-2012 Industrial Control
and Systems Crane and Hoist Controllers
will provide practical information
concerning ratings, construction, test,
performance, and manufacture of
industrial control equipment for cranes.
This publication is expected to furnish
users and others valuable assistance in
the proper selection of control equipment
and will encourage the production of
reliable crane control equipment.” ei
Pursuant to publication, SC8 members
were invited by Underwriter Laboratories
(UL) to participate in a revision of the
UL Outline of Investigation for Crane
Controllers. The efforts by SC8 and
UL have the potential for the eventual
development of a new safety standard in
North America for the certification of
crane controller products.
It is also anticipated that SC8 will
consider membership in the US IEC
TC44 TAG where the North American
perspective on crane controller functions
William Buckson, Program Manager |
bil_buckson@nema.org
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 27 Code Actions/Standardization Trends
ŰŰANSI C136 Updates Publications
In 2011, ANSI Accredited Standards
Committee 136 for Roadway and Area
Lighting published ten standards and
has been working on updating a number
of others. Among the issues being
investigated by C136 are luminaire
voltage classification, enclosed setback
luminaires and directional floodlights
for high intensity discharge lamps,
compact fluorescent lighting used in
roadway and area lighting, dimming and
network photocontrols, and SSL cobra
head retrofit mechanical and electrical
interchangeability.
The C136 scope includes all types of
street and area lighting, including lamp
types, pole construction and support,
tunnel lighting, enclosed architectural
luminaires, system selection guides,
lighting controls, ingress protection,
ancillary devices, and more. Discharge Lamps—Mechanical
Interchangeability of Refractors
While the committee is open to all
materially affected, interested parties,
ANSI C136 is actively seeking additional
membership from the User and General
Interest membership categories. If you
are interested, please contact Megan
Hayes (megan.hayes@nema.org).
• C136.19-2011 High-Pressure Sodium
(HPS) and Retrofit HPS Lamps for
Mercury Ballasts—Guide for Selection
Documents published in 2011 include:
• C136.31-2010 Luminaire Vibration
• C136.10-2010 Locking-Type
Photocontrol Devices and Mating
Receptacles—Physical and Electrical
Interchangeability and Testing
• C136.36A-2010 Aluminum
Lighting Poles
• C136.11-2011 Multiple Parallel
Wired Sockets
• C136.40-2011 Solar Lighting Systems
• C136.15-2011 Luminaire Field
Identification
• C136.28-2006 (R2011) Glass Lenses
Used in Luminaires
• C136.37 Solid State Light Sources Used
in Roadway and Area Lighting
ei
Megan A. Hayes, Program Manager,
Lighting Systems Division |
megan.hayes@nema.org
• C136.17-2005 (R2010) Enclosed
Side-Mounted Luminaires for
Horizontal-Burning High-Intensity
ŰŰSelf-Ballasted CFL and Dimmer Compatibility Document Published
The NEMA Lamp and Lighting Controls
sections have published NEMA LSD 56
Compatibility of Forward Phase Control
Dimmers and Dimmable Self-Ballasted
Compact Fluorescent Lamps and
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
CFLs and Dimming.
This publication provides design
guidance in the area of lamp/dimmer
compatibility to the manufacturers
of dimmable self-ballasted compact
fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that use
forward phase control and the
manufacturers of forward phase
control dimmers.
The values provided assume operation
under nominal line conditions, i.e.,
120V, 60 Hz. In practice, actual voltages
can vary by ±10 percent in the field. LSD
56-2011 contains a related FAQ meant
to provide answers to frequently asked
questions regarding CFLs and dimming.
LSD 56-2011 may be downloaded
at no cost by visiting
www.nema.org/stds/lsd-56.cfm. ei
Megan A. Hayes, Program Manager,
Lighting Systems Division |
megan.hayes@nema.org
ŰŰDiscover Engineering
Discover Engineering Family Day promotes engineering concepts and technological literacy with a wide variety of hands-on and mindchallenging activities, particularly for six- to twelve-year-olds. The event on February 18 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.,
kicks off Engineers Week activities in the National Capital Area.
For more information, see www.eweekdcfamilyday.org.
Last year’s event drew a museum-record 13,994 visitors. For a FOX 5 feature previewing Family Day 2011, visit
www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/holly_live/holly-morris-discover-engineering-family-day-021811.
28 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
International Roundup
ŰŰNEMA Selected to Support CAFTA-DR Workshop
NEMA was one of only four trade
associations selected to support a team
of U.S. government agencies in a lineup
of subject matter experts to organize and
conduct a recent workshop dedicated
to capacity building of the CAFTADR Standing Committee on Technical
Barriers to Trade.
The multilateral free trade agreement
between the U.S. and the Latin American
countries of Costa Rica, Dominican
Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, and Nicaragua (CAFTA-DR)
has been in place for four years. A key
activity has been the establishment of a
standing committee of representatives
from relevant government agencies of
each country that focuses on technical
barriers to trade; this committee has
been in place for only two years. This
group of countries is very significant to
NEMA members—annual exports of
products within the scope of NEMA to
CAFTA-DR exceed $750 million.
NEMA’s message was straightforward
and consistent with what we have
delivered to this group of countries
for the past four years as part of our
Department of Commerce Market
Development Cooperator Program,
“Promotion of U.S. Electrical Product
Exports to Central America, Dominican
Republic, and the Andean Region.”
The fundamental basis for safe electrical
systems is a formal system of electrical
installation codes; complementary
product standards; conformity
assessment that meets the needs of
the market applied on all products,
regardless of origin; and final installation
inspection and verification.
This is the first time such a message was
delivered to a group consisting solely of
government officials. During the past
several years NEMA has worked in each
of these countries delivering the same
message to the standards development
Julia Doherty, Senior Director in the Office of WTO and Multilateral Affairs of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Photo by Gene Eckhart
organizations, professional engineering
societies, contractors, distributors, and
fire department officials.
NEMA will continue its efforts in Latin
America to maintain good working
relationships and to establish more
formal systems of product standards
and electrical installation codes, as
well as formal conformity assessment
and inspection systems. CAFTA-DR
governments increasingly recognize
the importance of these capabilities to
ensure consumer safety.
Our objectives remain consistent:
• create greater awareness in these
countries about the need for
standards, conformity assessment,
and inspection, and the danger of
counterfeit products;
• deliver key information about NEMA
strategic initiatives involving energy
efficiency, anti-counterfeiting,
Smart Grid, and design for the
environment; and
• grow the market for NEMA members. ei
Gene Eckhart, Senior Director
for International Operations |
gen_eckhart@nema.org
• maintain the dominant position of
NEMA members’ products in the
electrical systems of the Central
American and Andean countries
having free trade agreements with
the U.S.;
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 29 International Roundup
ŰŰSafety of Electrical Installations in the Americas—Technical Regulations and Trends
“Electrical installation codes play an essential
role in establishing effective electrical safety
systems. Installation rules direct the safe use
and application of products and provide
a consistent approach to electrical safety.
Electrical codes must relate to the product
standards used, certification of products to
those standards, and the mechanism used for
enforcement of the rules contained in electrical
codes. Authorities in many countries realize that
as electrical systems become more complex,
using installation codes suitable for inspection
and enforcement are one of the most effective
ways to provide for public safety.”—NEMA
statement on NEC-IEC 60364 Analysis: Electrical
Installation Requirements—A Global Perspective,
July 14, 2000
(www.nema.org/stds/aboutstds/policies.cfm)
Countries throughout the Americas
are coming to understand the critical
importance of enacting an effective
electrical installation code as a key
element of their standardized electrical
infrastructure. This is due in part to
the direct efforts of NEMA’s Gene
Eckhart and Gustavo Domiguez, who
have traveled extensively throughout
the region for more than three years
as part of the U.S. Department of
Commerce Market Development
Cooperator Program.
The complex interplay between national
priorities, free market forces, and global
influences has affected the pace of
decision making in implementing the
most appropriate electrical installation
code and the most appropriate product
standards in each nation. Public
policymakers who are committed
to maximizing the benefits from
globalization have been influenced to
believe they must adopt the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
30 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
60364 series of standards as their
electrical installation code, as well as
the IEC product safety standards that
may have been adopted as American
National Standards.
Technical experts in each country,
sometimes very vocally, urge caution by
policymakers in considering wholesale
mandates without consideration for
safety and compatibility with the
installed electrical infrastructure. A
model for performing such a broad
technical analysis is lacking and financial
and technical resources for this purpose
are limited.
Mexico enacted its first electrical
installation standard, NOM-001-SEDE
Instalaciones eléctricas (utilización),
in 1999. Based on the U.S. NFPA 70
National Electrical Code® (NEC),
NOM-001-SEDE, previously and
currently, represents the installed
electrical system infrastructure and
relates closely with the many NOM
(mandatory) and NMX (voluntary)
product standards that have been
adopted over the past ten or more years.
More recently, Costa Rica, Panama,
and Peru officially adopted electrical
codes and other nations are expected
to follow. Acting on the priority need
for an electrical installation code and
heeding recommendations of in-country
technical experts, these countries
adopted codes that are relevant to their
present installed systems and are largely
representative of North American
standard practice and products. As
might be expected, these decisions were
not made without controversy.
The unity of regional electrotechnical
markets and the open dialogue on
all matters of standardization are
increasingly being demonstrated.
Mexico is often a catalyst in this regard,
especially among the region’s Spanish
speaking nations.
Electrical Installations
Workshop
In September 2011, in anticipation of
the start of the 2012 revision cycle for
NOM-001-SEDE, Mexico’s Secretary of
Energy hosted the workshop “Electrical
Installations in America—Technical
Regulations and Trends.” Sponsors
included Mexico’s National Committee
of IEC (CEM), ANCE, and IEC. The
workshop featured standards officials
from Brazil, Costa Rica, and Mexico
who described the basis for their
installation codes, their use, and how
they are maintained. The spectrum of
views represented in these presentations
demonstrates the complex interplay
previously described.
Eduardo Daniel, superintendent of
CERTIEL (Brazilian Association for the
Certification of Electrical Installations),
described the country’s approach to
electrical installations as IEC 60364–
based, but largely state driven. This
decentralization results in somewhat
of a national mosaic that is inherently
complex. The revision process typically
takes as long as seven years. He explained
that in order to accommodate advancing
technologies, the code generally relies
on revisions to product standards as the
drivers for change. Uniform enforcement
of the code is difficult at best with stateby-state variations. The code often lags
product standards in reflecting the
latest technology.
Alexandra Rodriguez Venegas, director
of standardization for INTECO
(Standards Institute of Costa Rica),
described the controversial process by
which Costa Rica recently adopted an
electrical installation code based on
the NEC. Costa Rica plays a justifiably
influential role among the emerging
economies of Central America. Its public
policy favors open markets, free trade,
and standards that do not bias differing
technologies. Costa Rica’s Professional
Engineering Society effectively argued
for adoption of an installation code
reflecting the present system. The
process by which this was accomplished
was described as “very emotional and
public.” An objective viewer might
describe the effort as a demonstration of
passion for safety by the best technical
experts in the country. The experience
under this new code in Costa Rica will be
closely watched.
Wrapping up the program, Bulmaro
Sanchez Hernandez, representing
CCNNIE (Mexico’s National Committee
on the Electrical Installation Standard),
explained the process by which NOM001-SEDE will be reviewed and updated
beginning in 2012. This will be the
second revision cycle of the code since it
was first enacted in 1999. The country’s
industry and its college of engineers
remain in solid support of the present
NEC basis for NOM-001-SEDE.
The Mexican Law on Metrology and
its public policy favors international
standards over all others, so the
debate over NEC vs. IEC continues.
The September workshop afforded an
opportunity for sharing experiences and
perspectives on electrical installation
codes. No one denied their importance
and there was wide understanding and
acceptance that the NEC, the Canadian
Electrical Code Part I, and IEC 60364 are
all built around the same set of essential
safety principles.
Based on the decisions made in Mexico,
Costa Rica, Panama, and Peru, it is
clear that when faced with all options,
adoption of installation codes that
reflect most closely the present installed
systems is the choice for the sake of
community safety.
The dialogue on national practices and
the importance of relevant electrical
installation codes throughout the region
of the Americas will continue as part of
the CANENA Annual Meeting, February
29–March 1, 2012, in Mexico City. For
information, visit www.canena.org. ei
Joel Solis, NEMA Conformity
Assessment Manager |
joel_solis@nema.org
Ricardo Vazquez, Mexico NEMA |
r_vquez@prodigy.net.mx
ŰŰNEMA Hosts Visiting Delegation from China to Discuss Smart Grid Implementation
NEMA recently hosted a delegation
headed by the well-respected SEARI
(Shanghai Electric Apparatus Research
Institute) to discuss implementation of
new technology in the Smart Grid in
the U.S.
The delegation included staffs from
SEARI Electric Technology Company;
Zhejiang CHINT Electrics Company;
Changshu Switchgear Company; Jiangsu
Xin Luokai Electromechanical Company;
and China Electrical Equipment
Industry Association (CEEIA), with
whom NEMA has a memorandum of
understanding.
The delegation’s objective was to
understand the progress of Smart Grid
implementation in the U.S., particularly
the customer end. NEMA had two
objectives: continue to engage SEARI
(which is responsible for managing
numerous standards committees in
China) about the development of
standards in China (Smart Grid and
otherwise) and discuss two specific
product standards of immediate interest
to NEMA members (low voltage surge
suppression devices and automatic
transfer switches).
The delegation was briefed on U.S.
Smart Grid efforts, including the
Smart Grid Interoperability Panel
and the Smart Grid Information
Clearinghouse. Specific Smart Grid
programs managed by SEARI include
efforts to focus on communications
systems between the distribution
utility network and customers. There is
little emphasis on individual products.
NEMA’s industry director for low voltage
surge suppression devices conveyed
members’ exact standpoints to the
visiting chair of the technical committee
responsible for the development of
Chinese national standards for these
products. This will significantly help
the section advance its position with
the Chinese as they prepare their next
revision of relevant standards.
Also, a representative from a member
company involved in the development of
Chinese delegation visits NEMA to discuss Smart Grid
implementation. Photo by Pat Walsh
a global standard for automatic transfer
switches discussed opportunities for
collaboration.
This engagement added to our
connections in strategically significant
institutions in China, provided NEMA
with contacts to address issues affecting
its members in China, and resulted
in offers to introduce NEMA to other
research institutions regarding member
products. ei
Gene Eckhart, Senior Director
for International Operations |
gen_eckhart@nema.org
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 31 More
Learn
LUMEN Coalition
More than 40 organizations have come
together as the LUMEN (Lighting
Understanding for a More Efficient
Nation) Coalition to educate the
public about the transition to energyefficient lighting. With members from
industry, utilities, NGOs, and advisors
from federal agencies, LUMEN
has been influential in a number of
ways. One way that distributors and
other organizations can participate
is by working with the coalition to
distribute educational information.
Learn more and share the knowledge
at http://lumennow.org.
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Consumer Guide to Lighting
A consumer’s guide to choosing
energy-efficient lighting can be viewed
at www.lightbulboptions.org.
Building Codes and Standards
The Building Energy Codes
Program—originally called the
Building Energy Standards Program
and later the Building Standards and
Guidelines Program—was funded
in 1993 in response to the Energy
Policy Act of 1992, which mandated
that DOE participate in the model
national codes development process
and that DOE help states adopt and
implement progressive energy codes.
For information on building energy
codes and standards, visit
www.energycodes.gov.
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Coming in
March
Imaging Innovation in Healthcare
According to the New England
Journal of Medicine, medical
imaging is one of the top
developments that changed the face
of clinical medicine during the last
millennium. Today, imaging and
radiation therapy are cornerstones
of quality care.
The Medical Imaging & Technology
Alliance (MITA), a division of
NEMA, is the leading organization
and collective voice of medical
imaging equipment manufacturers,
innovators, and product developers.
Next month’s issue of
electroindustry magazine will
look at MITA’s role as a leader in
the medical imaging industry. It
serves as an advocate for legislation
and regulation that encourage
innovation, investment, and global
competitiveness.
Economic Spotlight
ŰŰEBCI Online
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business
Confidence Index (EBCI) for current
North American conditions edged
higher in January, rising to 54.2 from
December’s reading of 52. It was the
fourth straight month in which the
index exceeded the 50 point mark, above
which more panelists than not report an
improved business environment.
The complete report can be found at
www.nema.org/Jan12-EBCI.
EBCI is based on results of a monthly
survey of senior managers at NEMA
member companies. It is designed to
gauge the business confidence of the
electroindustry in key world regions. ei
ŰŰAvailable from NEMA/BIS – The Electroindustry Economic Outlook
Based on popular demand for current
data and forward-looking analysis of
the electroindustry and the economic
fundamentals that drive it, NEMA/BIS
offers a subscription-based, regularly
updated compendium of the information
that industry professionals
32 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
and executives most often request.
The Electroindustry Economic Outlook
is the preferred source for timely,
comprehensive coverage of the economic
trends and events shaping the U.S.
electroindustry.
• Extensive Coverage
• Frequently Updated
• Affordably Priced
To find out how the Electroindustry
Economic Outlook can help your
business, contact Tim Gill at
703-841-3298 or tim_gill@nema.org.
ei
Product Showcase
Amerillum Brands
AWW Wall Wash Luminaire
The new AWW wall wash luminaire by
8A, a division of Amerillum Brands, is
characterized by its contemporary curved
housing of 60% recycled aluminum.
Energy-saving T5 or T5HO linear fluorescent
lamping or LED modules are shielded by an
impact-resistant captive extruded clear lens.
Choose various diffusing inserts such as opal, LexEfx™ circular screen print, or HTLO™ linear
patterned lens. Micro-matte highly diffused reflector reduces glare and generates a soft even glow.
Proprietary HTLO lens is designed to evenly spread individual LED points for uniform illumination.
Fixture housing is 4" high and 4.7" at its longest width, and available in 4' or 8' lengths with milled
aluminum endcaps. Fixture is fully adjustable both up and down. Ceiling- or wall-mounted via 12"
cantilevered arms or standard wall bracket. Arms allow integral powerfeed through arm and single
gang plate (provided) into JBox. Custom cantilever lengths available. Overall wall projection is 16".
Available in silver metallic, satin white, or satin black powdercoat; other RAL or custom colors
available. UL/cUL. Damp location.
Applications: offices, corridor, stairwells, reception areas, schools, universities, libraries, upscale
retail and hospitality environments.
www.amerillumbrands.com
Amerillum Brands
SRL—Untra Shallow LED
Recessed Luminaire
The new SRL LED recessed luminaire by 8A,
division of Amerillum Brands, is characterized
by its gently curved matte reflector, 5” clear or
frosted center lens, and very shallow housing
for easy installation in crowded plenum space. Impact-resistant captive extruded lens features a
proprietary radial pattern designed to spread individual LEDs for remarkably uniform illumination.
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Replaceable LED modules contain high performance Nichia® LEDs
Available in one or two modules in cross section for low- or high-lumen output
Color temperatures available: 3000K, 3500K, or 4000K
50,000-hour LED life with Brillia® components
Brillia standard five-year warranty on LED components and universal voltage drivers
Complies with IES LM-79 and LM-80
LED driver input power 48W; class 2 power supply; 12Vdc
Shallow 2½” high, with 2”x 2”, or 2”x4” options for recessing into specified grid ceilings:
9/16” flat t-bar, regular or slot, or 15/16” flat t-bar
22GA steel; other options include 20GA, Chicago plenum code, and air-handling capability
Post powdercoat finish, satin white
UL/cUL
Damp location
Applications include offices, schools, universities, libraries, retail, hospitality, hospitals, and
laboratories.
www.amerillumbrands.com
Columbia Lighting e•poc® LED
Metalux Retrofit Kits
Columbia Lighting’s e•poc LED is carefully
tuned using precise standards to maintain
superior color consistency within each
fixture, from fixture to fixture, and
throughout its lifetime. The luminaires are
passed through our custom-designed test
booth where each receives a unique QR
code capturing its exact initial color, lumen rating, and module serial number. This stringent process
assures the utmost quality and the most traceability available in LED lighting today.
The series of four contractor-friendly Metalux
fluorescent retrofit kits are designed to meet and
exceed today’s energy needs and guidelines while
improving light quality. The Metalux Commercial,
OpticaHP, ArcDuo and Cruze™ retrofit kits consist
of architecturally-inspired designs that update a
building’s look and value while offering a wide
range of features and benefits that save energy,
time, and money when compared to similar new
construction T8 or T5 luminaires.
®
e•poc LED is testimony to Columbia Lighting’s commitment to energy savings and sustainability.
Constructed from 70% recycled steel, e•poc LED has a 50,000-hour, mercury free lamp life.
Conserving natural resources and sustaining the environment received the utmost consideration
throughout the design and production process. e•poc LED is available in two lumen output
configurations providing a reduced energy consumption when higher light levels are not required.
e•poc is easily serviced with a hinged optical system and plug-and-play LED modules that can be
upgraded as improvements in solid-state technology evolve. It is also compatible with a variety
of controls including occupancy sensors and dimmers designed to employ the latest in energy
saving practices.
www.columbialighting.com/products/lepc
Featuring Cooper Lighting’s Advanced Retrofit
Technology™, the retrofit kits include unique
construction features, including one-piece tool-less
reflectors with “squeeze and fit” mounting capability and Ready-Set™, the industry’s first patented
captive and secure self-tapping screws. Additional features include pre-wired ballast and assembly;
no parts bag; and fast, easy installation in less than 10 minutes. These kits fit into most existing
luminaires and can upgrade troffers and parabolics as shallow as 3½ inches. Available in 2' x 2' and
2' x 4' sizes with T5/T5HO and T8 lamp options, these kits can provide up to 60% energy savings
over standard three- or four-lamp T12 or T8 luminaires.
Cooper’s retrofit kits offer an optional WhiteOptics™ reflector. This highly reflective substrate
improves light output, quality, and distribution over existing luminaires that use specular aluminum.
www.cooperlighting.com
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 33 Product Showcase
Metalux ArcLine™ Series
Lumark Crosstour™
Cooper Lighting’s Metalux’s ArcLine™
Series blends modern architectural
styling with an innovative optical design
to deliver leading edge performance
and energy savings. The versatile design
allows for multiple lamp types (LED, T8,
T5/T5HO, and Biax); fixture sizes (2’ x 4’,
2’ x 2’, 1’ x 4’, and 1’ x 1’); and specification
options for a complete solutions package satisfying any application need.
The Lumark Crosstour™ LED wall-mount
luminaire features the industry’s first universal
all-in-one product design to satisfy a myriad
of application needs including wall, surface,
post (bollard), low-level, and inverted
installations. Designed to replace up to 175W
metal halide fixtures, the Crosstour can offer
up to 90% energy savings compared to
equivalent metal halide wall pack products
and has a projected LED life of 50,000 hours.
The series features an advanced optical design with a sleek center panel that generates soft,
natural, even light distribution with optimal uniformity and glare-free illumination. Installation and
maintenance is simplified with its shallow depth (3¼”) and tool-less hinged door assembly. The
luminaires are offered in 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, and 5000K, depending on the lamp type.
High luminaire efficacy coupled with a variety of ballast factor options provides reduced operating
and maintenance costs.
www.cooperlighting.com
Available in two sizes, the all-in-one design
features the first universal back box design
allowing for simple installation to all standard junction boxes without the use of adaptor plates or
loose hardware. An interface hinge locks the door in place allowing stable handling when making
the electrical connection.
Optical design options include three high-performance, LED lumen packages of 10 watts (720
lumens), 20 watts (1360 lumens), and 30 watts (2240 lumens), as well as a choice of either brilliant
white 5000K CCT or a neutral warm 3500K CCT. Superior optical performance results from a patent
pending optimized optical reflector designed to project light in a forward throw direction, while a
full cutoff door provides focused illumination with no uplight and minimal high angle illumination.
The resulting higher lumen output allows greater spacing between fixtures, therefore requiring
fewer fixtures.
www.cooperlighting.com
Dialight Safesite® Area Light
EiKO LED PAR38
SafeSite LED area light is Class I,
Division 2 certified for use in hazardous
locations where gas and vapors may
be present, including applications in
oil and gas, power generation,
chemical, pharmaceutical, mining,
water, and sewage.
EiKO is proud to introduce new LITESPAN
LEDs. As part of this new line, our 11 watt
PAR38 LED is ideal for anyone interested
in cutting their electric bill through smart
lighting redesign. ENERGY STAR® rated
LEDs such as the PAR38, available as a
flood or spot in both 3000K and 4000K, are
perfect substitutions for more traditional
lighting because of their long life and
energy efficiency.
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The Class I, Division 2 area light has a
low T5 temperature rating and is available in 180 degree forward-throw or 360 degree optics.
Drawing just 70 watts to deliver 5,500 lumens, the SafeSite Series luminaire is designed to replace
up to 250W HID light sources with a lighter weight and more compact illumination source.
Operating voltage range of 100 to 277VAC and a wide assortment of mounting options offer flexible
installation and easy change-out from existing fixtures. The solid-state fixture is highly resistant to shock and vibration with a polycarbonate lens and
a rugged epoxy polyester finish for superior durability in corrosive environments, long-lasting
aesthetics, and performance. A CRI greater than 70 delivers exceptional visibility for improved safety
in harsh environments, and the certified area light is available in both cool white and neutral white
CCT options. Backed by Dialight’s five-year, full performance warranty, the new SafeSite Class I,
Division 2 area light offers up to 10 years of worry-free , maintenance-free performance, even at
operating temperatures from –40°F to +149°F.
www.dialight.com
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Additionally, this and other LITESPAN LEDs,
are dimmable, allowing users to customize
light output to match lighting requirements
or preferences. The ENERGY STAR rating both assures users of its quality and could qualify them for
utility rebates.
www.eiko.com
Espen Technology
Dynamus T8 and T5HO
Dimming Platform
The Dynamus dimming T8 and T5HO
ballast is a high performance fluorescent
platform that delivers three levels of
incremental dimming. The product
improves on high-efficiency fluorescent systems by having the versatility to decrease energy with
several control methods, especially when commissioned with sensors.
Significant energy savings is attained by the system’s ability to shed load by 50% or 75%. In both
new fixture design and retrofit applications, the dimming ballast replaces the need for a two-ballast
A/B switching system with a single ballast. Its incremental dimming supports Title 24 compliance
and LEED qualification, and meets NEMA Premium® standards, which may qualify for local utility
rebate incentives.
The ballast features advanced thermal management for prolonged ballast life and reliability,
universal voltage (120V-277V), and lamp auto restrike. In frequent lamp cycling applications,
such as with occupancy sensors, the ballast increases lamp life with the programmed start and
dimming feature.
By using the ballast in a warehouse application to dim fixtures to 25% when unoccupied, the system
can save more than 30% energy when compared to standard fluorescent high bay systems. Espen
Technology expects the Dynamus dimming platform to be the new standard in high-efficiency
fluorescent systems.
www.espentech.com
Indy Performance
Series LED Downlights
Indy Performance Series LED
downlights offer commercialgrade luminaires with exceptional
quality and performance, industry
exclusive options, and never before
possible affordability.
The Indy Performance Series
LED fixtures are available in new
construction or remodel 4", 6", or 8" downlights or wall washers, and feature the industry’s most
extensive lumen packages, ranging from 800 to 2,700 delivered lumens. Depending on the model,
efficacy can range from 45 to 70 lumens per watt. Available in color temperatures 2700K, 3000K,
3500K, and 4100K, with an excellent CRI of 80 minimum. Fixture options include Indy’s exclusive
hyperbolic reflector with superior glare control, increased lumen output and unique aesthetics, and
the lumen depreciation indicator that enables building management to easily monitor and maintain
light levels in accordance with the original lighting design.
Indy Performance Series LED remodel fixtures install from below the ceiling, making them
practical for building renovations and retrofitting existing fixtures. With Indy Performance Series
LED downlights, no matter the application or ceiling height, there’s a luminaire perfectly suited for
the job.
Eye Lighting International
LED Luminaires
kíaroLED™ is a versatile new line of LED
luminaires that provides lighting solutions for
an extensive range of outdoor environments.
With distinguished curvatures and sleek, low
profile design, kíaroLED has a modern style
that is perfect for all applications.
The kíaroLED is engineered to minimize
backlight, uplight, and glare (BUG ratings
as low as 001); control light trespass (IDA
recognized full cut-off luminaire); increase task efficacy; and reduce energy consumption, providing
the ideal solution for achieving the LEED SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction credit.
Through modular design, kíaroLED offers a variety of illumination levels, color temperatures (3000K,
4500K, 5700K, 6500K); smart controls (current control, auto shut-off, late-night dimming and
motion sensing, and thermal protection control); distribution patterns (IES Type II, III, IV, and V);
mounting options; and accessories. Exclusive patent pending optics uniformly deliver up to 88%
street-side lumens, allowing increased or maintained existing pole spacing.
kíaroLED is UL listed and constructed from a die-cast aluminum housing with tool-less entry into
the IP66 rated electrical and optical compartments. Minimized critical components and separation
of the electrical and optical compartments reduce the chance of component failure and increase
overall system reliability. The kíaroLED has been designed, engineered, and manufactured in
Mentor, Ohio.
www.eyelighting.com
Kurt Versen SquareFlex
Kurt Versen’s new line of specification
grade downlights, directionals, and
wall washers are designed with the
industry’s first MultiSource™ capability,
incorporating remote phosphor LEDs, PAR
LEDs, and metal halide MR-16s. Products
are available in 4-inch round and 4-inch
square apertures, which support multiple
lumen packages. Unique optical systems for each source have been designed to optimize the fixture
performance while the housing footprint accommodates source interchangeability even after
installation using simple plug-and-play technology. New sources will be introduced to the line as
they become available, assuring continuity.
In addition to the MultiSource capability, the Flex family of products can be field modified between
a directional, downlight, and wall washer, regardless of which fixture was initially installed.
Kurt Versen LED products are designed with a sustainable housing platform that will last the life of a
project and have the ability to be updated as technology evolves.
www.kurtversen.com
www.junolightinggroup.com
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 35 Product Showcase
LEDnovation’s new EnhanceLite®
Omnidirectional A19 LED lamp is the first 60W
equivalent lamp that is a true fit, form, and function
replacement for 60W incandescent bulbs. The first
in a series of EnhanceLite® Omnidirectional A-lamps
from LEDnovation, the 60W equivalent provides 810
lumens of light for 9.4W of input power, resulting in 86
lumens/W of warm white light at 2700K. This lamp fits
well inside the ANSI A19 envelope and closely follows
the profile of standard incandescent bulbs, which
permits use without fitment issues in existing fixtures.
The EnhanceLite Omnidirectional A19 lamp is currently
available for 120VAC systems. Boasting a power factor
of 0.97, total harmonic distortion of less than 20%, and
compatibility with a wide range of standard dimmers
and dimming systems, the 2700K light carries a CRI of 94 and an R9 component of 85.
www.lednovation.com
ZiplineTM from Leviton—
A Revolutionary Fixture
Retrofit Solution
Rewiring a typical linear fluorescent fixture
is labor intensive, time consuming, and
sometimes complicated. A 3-lamp fixture
retrofit requires 12-14 wiring points, plus the
installation of 6 sockets, 2 metal socket bars,
and a metal ballast cover. The Zipline™ linear fluorescent retrofit system utilizes an integrated ballast
and lampholder unit that eliminates wiring. The entire assembly is installed using four self-tapping
screws. A single push-in wire connection is provided for connection to the non-ballasted side.
Supply connector is optional, or pigtail leads are provided.
Zipline saves cost while simplifying and speeding up conversion time by 50% or more. Increased
number of conversions per hour equals less time on the job site.
Available with or without a reflector, reflector hooks onto tabs on the Zipline units—no tools required
Available in white—95% and 98% reflectivity
Zipline Streamlines Retrofit Work
• Eliminates virtually all wiring—lampholders on both sides are fully integrated into the
system and electrically connected
• Eliminates socket installation into socket tracks
• Eliminates separate ballast installation
• May eliminate the need for re-installation of ballast cover
• Simplifies installation—only two screws per side
www.leviton.com
RTLED Relight (focus on
renovation)
Lithonia Lighting RTLED
Lithonia
Lithonia Lighting RTLED Relight simply
and quickly converts an existing recessed
fluorescent fixture into an LED solution.
Unlike other LED retrofit kits, the RTLED
Relight provides the appearance and
performance of a completely new
luminaire, while still making use of the
existing fixture housing. The relight
light kit provides the energy savings of a
simple LED retrofit solution without compromising aesthetics or lighting performance, and it installs
without breaking the ceiling plane.
Lighting RTLED is an intelligent, ambient
LED lighting system that reduces energy
costs, cuts maintenance costs, and helps
achieve sustainability goals. RTLED
features volumetric lighting, embedded
controls to reduce overlighting, plugand-play connectivity with Cat5 cable, and a 50,000-hour system life at L80 depreciation.
In addition to easy installation, RTLED Relight combines digital LED lighting and controls
technology with patented high-performance optical design to offer the most advanced retrofit
solution available for general-ambient lighting applications. Energy savings can be maximized by
the use of advanced LED lighting technology, full-range dimming, and flexible, intelligent nLight
control options.
Its high-efficacy light engine delivers long life and excellent color, ensuring a superior quality
lighting installation that is highly efficient and sustainable. The fixture creates a pleasant, balanced
luminous environment, eliminating the shadowy cave effect created by parabolic lighting.
Long-life LEDs, coupled with high-efficiency drivers, provide superior quantity and quality of
illumination for extended service life, rated to deliver L80 performance for 50,000 hrs.
www.lithonia.com/RTLED
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RTLED is an innovative breakthrough for high-quality LED lighting solutions in commercial interior
spaces. In addition to maintaining high efficacy and excellent color over a 50,000-hour system
life, RTLED creates an optimum balance of directional and diffuse illumination for exceptional
visibility and comfort. Equally important, RTLED sets a new standard for digital lighting solutions by
integrating the most advanced smart control components to further enhance energy performance.
The RTLED is powered by an advanced LED light engine to deliver a superior lighting environment:
high color rendering (80+ CRI), 3500K color temperature, and full-range dimming with
0–10V DC control.
RTLED reduces maintenance costs by delivering 50,000 hours of light without having to replace
lamps or ballasts, which cuts downtime and increases employee productivity. The luminaire adjusts
itself to eliminate the waste of over lighting. RTLED tracks its own operating hours and provides a
visual indicator when the luminaire has reached the end of its service life.
www.lithonia.com/RTLED
Luminus Devices’ CBT-90-W
Big Chip LED™
Newest generation released in November of
2011 is now 25% brighter.
A single 3mm x 3mm white LED chip mounted
on a metal core PCB is capable of producing
more than 2,200 lumens at its top end input
current. CBT-90-W is unencapsulated, meaning that the chip emits directly into air instead of
a layer of silicone-based encapsulation. While encapsulation increases the extraction from the
chip, it increases the apparent source size by approximately a factor of two. The benefit of the
unencapsulated CBT-90 is that the chip appears optically as a point source, maximizing brightness
and overall lumen throughput in optically constrained systems.
Features:
• The new CBT-90-W’s performance has never been achieved before by a single die LED chip.
• The lumen density and brightness of the Luminus CBT-90 are unmatched in the marketplace.
• When coupled with fiber optic bundles, the new CBT-90-W produces system-level light
intensity that rivals a 300W Xenon lamp.
• Coupled with optics, it is capable of producing system-level light intensity that rivals a
175W metal halide lamp.
• Applications:
• Medical: light boxes for endoscopy
• Machine vision: fiber coupled light guides
• Entertainment: stage spot and wash lighting
• Automotive: forward lighting
www.luminus.com
Lutron Energi TriPak™
Lutron Energi TriPak™ is a family of wireless, energy-saving
products featuring sensors and controls, wallbox dimmers/
switches, plug-in modules, junction box–mounted devices,
and fixtures. When combined these components:
• save up to 60% of lighting electricity usage
• increase occupant comfort and productivity
• control virtually all loads
• reduce installation and programming costs
Energi TriPak is designed for use in new construction
and retrofit commercial applications. Classrooms and offices benefit from Energi TriPak’s energy
savings strategies, like automatic occupancy/vacancy sensing and daylight harvesting. In a typical
commercial building, lighting accounts for 39% of annual electricity use. Lutron light control
solutions can save up to 60% of lighting energy, and an additional 10–30% of HVAC energy.
Studies show that proper lighting is beneficial to occupants. By providing task-appropriate lighting
and individual lighting control, Energi TriPak improves comfort and occupant satisfaction, resulting
in increased productivity.
Energi TriPak consists of transmitting devices that send out radio frequency (RF) commands to load
controllers. Load controllers receive the RF command and perform the appropriate action based on
information received.
All points of control are wireless for simple installation and communicate via Lutron’s reliable Clear
ConnectTM RF technology. In addition, simple button-press programming eliminates the need for
factory commissioning.
www.lutron.com
W8PY5048 Series Luminaires
from Magnaray®
National Cathode Corp.
Smart Step™
W8PY5048 Series models are notable for their
strikingly distinct eight luminaire stacks, four
on each side of a pole, producing symmetric
and asymmetric designs. These V-shaped arrays
are mounted to in-ground poles. Magnaray®
units have two, three, or four horizontal twin
T5 fluorescent light housings, stacked to project
beyond the support fulcrum of a single pole.
Original to Magnaray, the design is impressive to
all who rely on low-energy, high-performance
illumination. White, low-glare light output is unmatched in performance and suitable for
commercial, institutional, light industrial, military, and governmental environs.
National Cathode Corp. is proud to
announce its latest energy-saving
innovation to the marketplace.
The series employs energy efficient, uniformly distributed out- and downward-aimed lamps, two per
luminaire, operating with 89% light-emitting performance with sharp cut-off and no wasted light.
Each lighthead consumes only 53 watts per T5 lamp, 424 watts in each twin lamp four-head array.
Magnaray’s® T5 light fixtures replace harsher, more energy-consuming, glare-producing high-pressure
sodium, metal halide, mercury vapor, LED, induction, or plasma pole-mounted fixtures. Retrofitting to
these lower wattage luminaires can produce savings in the thousands, or tens of thousands, of dollars
per year. Up to 50,000-hour lamp life and 90% maintained lumens are common.
www.magnaray.com
Smart Step™ command can control 125
feet of cold cathode lighting systems with
a choice of pre-set levels of illumination
while operating on high power factor
ballasts, far exceeding Title 24 requirements (up to 70 lumens per watt).
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Improves systems efficiency
Improves lighting uniformly while extending lamp life
Reduction in carbon footprint
Works in conjunction with daylight harvesting systems as an energy management system
Can be remoted up to 500 feet away
Losses at high-end light level output are 2–5% verses 15–20% when using current
electronic technology
Smart Step is a uniquely superior remote command relay utilizing high power factor ballasts,
resulting in varied, yet controlled, light output levels from National Cathode Corp. lamps.
www.nationalcathode.com
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 37 Product Showcase
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s Quicktronic
QTO HID Ballasts
SYLVANIA Ultra HD
Par Lamp
Offering versatility for highly efficient,
controllable outdoor lighting, OSRAM
SYLVANIA announces Quicktronic QTO—the
industry’s only UL Type II wet location
electronic dimming HID ballasts meeting
IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category C criteria,
eliminating the need for a
surge protector.
The SYLVANIA Ultra HD Professional
Series family of LED PAR lamps offers
premium performance in every
category. With exceptional color
quality, efficiency, and electrical design
standards, this top-tier family of lamps
is designed to ensure the highest
aesthetics while complying with the most stringent sustainability goals.
For standard 100W, 150W, and 200W
ceramic and quartz MH and HPS lamps, the
design integrates step dim to 50%, 0-10Vdc and AstroDim (self-adjusting) options for intelligent
control.
Designed to be the most efficient replacements for halogen at 3000K, these Sylvania LED lamps
last up to 10 times longer and are rated for use in damp locations. An optimized LED selection
process is used to ensure that color within the Ultra HD Professional family of LED lamps is extremely
consistent, within a three-step MacAdam ellipse.
The most efficient (95%), robust, outdoor electronic HID ballasts also have up to 90C maximum case
temperature and system warranted up to five years under QUICK 60+.
With outstanding color rendering capabilities (95 CRI) and exceptionally rich deep red content
(R9>60), Ultra HD Professional Series LED lamps enhance warm color palettes and make whites
more crisp, making them ideal for residential, hospitality, healthcare, or retail applications.
www.sylvania.com
With lamp efficacies higher than 50 lumens per watt and smooth dimming performance, Ultra HD
Professional Series LED lamps are an ideal part of any energy-conservation strategy. The Ultra HD
Professional Series product portfolio includes four directional lamps: PAR38, PAR30LN, PAR30, and
PAR20, available in both medium E26 and GU24 bases.
www.sylvania.com
LED L Prize® Lamp
The winning Philips L Prize bulb was the first and
only 60W LED equivalent to complete 18 months of
demanding field, lab, and product testing to meet
the rigorous requirements of the L Prize competition.
The Department of Energy’s L Prize competition
challenged the lighting industry to develop high
performance, energy-saving replacements for
conventional light bulbs that will save American
consumers and businesses money. Submitted
in 2009, the Philips L Prize bulb excelled through
performance testing carried out by independent
laboratories and field assessments conducted with utilities and other partners.
The product also performed well through a series of stress tests, in which it was subjected to
extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures, humidity, vibration, high and low voltage,
and various electrical waveform distortions. The Philips L Prize winning product uses less than 10
watts of electricity to deliver the same light output and soft, warm glow of the 60W incandescent
bulb. With a useful lifetime of more than 25,000 hours as compared with 1,000 to 3,000 hours
for the bulb it replaces, the Philips L Prize bulb proves that LED retrofits can meet consumer
expectations for a product that delivers performance, quality, long-life and energy-efficiency.
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
38 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
Philips Bodine BSL17C-CS
Emergency LED Driver
The Philips Bodine BSL17C-C2
Emergency LED Driver from Philips
Emergency Lighting is the only Class 2,
flexible output voltage emergency LED
driver available. It supports a lighting
load up to 7.0W at a rated current of
270mA maximum for a minimum of 90 minutes, in accordance with standard emergency lighting
code requirements, and is designed for an output voltage range of 30 to 50Vdc.
The BSL17C-C2 serves both new and retrofit energy-saving LED installations. It is ideal for LED
downlight applications and is compatible with the Philips Fortimo DLM (downlight module) and
SLM (spotlight module).
The BSL17C-C2 is a conduit model. A non-conduit version, BSL17-C2, is also available.
The BSL17C-C2/BSL17-C2 is UL Classified for use with specific Fortimo DLM and SLM units. This
designation means that BSL17C-C2/BSL17-C2 can be installed in the factory without the need for
further UL testing in Fortimo fixtures for which an emergency option has been filed with UL or field
installed in approved fixtures. It is UL Component Recognized in all other instances.
www.philips.com/bodine
RAB Lighting ALED78
Designed to replace 250W metal halide area lights, the
ALED78 offers broad coverage for parking lots, pathways,
roadways, and other large areas. The ALED78 delivers
distribution that is virtually identical to the 250W metal
halide, but more efficiently, cleanly, and uniformly, thanks
to RAB engineered specification grade optics—and with
10 feet more throw.
By investing in ALED78, payback in energy savings will
occur in just two years. There is virtually no maintenance
required, and you can avoid the re-lamping that metal halide lights require every 12–24 months.
You’ll be surprised at what a reasonably priced option ALED78 is, and even more surprised by how
much you’ll save year after year.
RAB has also developed a patent-pending thermal management design used in ALED78 that drives
airflow through the center of the fixture and allows it to cool much more efficiently.
Backed by a 5-year warranty, ALED78 is available in IES Type II, III, and IV distributions and mounts
to 4" square poles at 15–25'.
www.rabweb.com
Philips Hadco’s GX2 LumiLock
LED Refractive Globe
Lighting can play an important role in
transforming the look of an outdoor space.
Whether you are looking to create a unique
identity for your town, school campus, or
shopping area, Philips Hadco has a greener
solution for you. Retrofitting to the LumiLock
LED will help you to beautify and add a sense
of well-being and security to your outdoor
space while at the same time offering energy
savings and sustainability.
Philips Hadco’s LumiLock LED engine is an energy efficient choice for updating your outdoor lighting.
The LumiLock LED engine is an ideal alternative to HID sources and will provide 50% or more energy
savings. The LumiLock LED engine provides a quick and simple retrofit solution while maintaining
excellent light levels. The solution also creates a maintenance-friendly fixture that provides 60,000
hours of life.
Hadco announces the LumiLock GX2 LED module for use with new or retrofit refractive globe
installations. LumiLock is available in a 40 LED or 80 LED option and uses less than 45 and 85 watts
of energy respectively. Options include dimming control; asymmetric and symmetric distribution
patterns within Opt-Adjust system (field adjustable); and 3000K, 4000K, and 5700K color
temperatures.
www.hadcoled.com
Prescolite’s D2LED
Now Available in Wall
Wash Version
Prescolite’s D2LED downlight, the
industry’s smallest aperture for commercial
LED lighting applications, is now available
in a wall wash version.
The D2LED wall wash illuminates the wall
from ceiling to floor with a smooth transition starting at less than 6” below the ceiling. This new
configuration also incorporates the same superior downlighting to the room-side of the fixture. The
proprietary optics designed by Prescolite provide superior optical performance on the room-side of
the fixture at a 45-degree cut off—with no glare.
Light-pipe Technology
Supplementing the patent application filed for the unique mounting design of D2LED, Prescolite’s
light-pipe technology harnesses the light from the Xicato module and transfers it down into the
downlight with minimal degradation, maintaining a clean, highly controlled wall wash.
Xicato light engine
Designed around the high quality Xicato light engine, D2LED offers the opportunity to create clean
ceilings with minimal obtrusiveness while meeting commercial light level requirements, as well
as provide superior brightness control worthy of a specification grade downlight. In addition,
D2LED offers industry leading fixture-to-fixture color consistency with no perceivable color shift
over its life.
www.prestolitewire.com
Progress Lighting’s New CFL
and LED Light Commercial
Retrofit Downlights Save
Money, Time, and Energy
Pro-Optic Retrofit provides simple, energy
efficient solution for existing construction
applications
To address the growing market potential for
green retrofitting opportunities, Progress
Lighting has developed Pro-Optic Retrofit for
light commercial applications. The new Pro-Optic Retrofit collection includes 6” and 8” horizontal
and vertical downlights to provide an easy, cost effective way to upgrade any competitive light
commercial housing to more energy efficient sources in existing spaces.
Available with LED and CFL options, Pro-Optic Retrofit offers energy savings for building upgrades
and easy installation to replace inefficient fixtures. Pro-Optic Retrofit features high efficiency optics
to help meet strict commercial lighting power restrictions while offering comfortable and consistent
optics. Pro-Optic Retrofit’s high-efficiency optics provide:
• high fixture efficacy for less energy consumed overall
• design that makes the most of the light that the fixture provides
• wide spacing and 60-65 degree cutoff to comply with ASHRAE standards and provide
more reach with fewer fixtures
• uniformity for a relaxed environment and perception of spaciousness
• brightness control for comfort, consistency, and reduced glare
www.progresslighting.com
NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 39 Product Showcase
Soraa introduces new
“Simply Perfect” LED
MR16 Lamp
Featuring Soraa’s next generation LEDs,
Soraa’s MR16 has a single LED core that
produces a crisp single shadow with
superb color accuracy and a CRI>80.
With 12W of power and an elegant
design, this lamp provides the lumen
power to match standard 50W halogen lamps. Designed for optimal dimming, the lamp works with
nearly all transformers and dimmers on the market.
The lamp is available in three beams; 10, 24, and 36 degrees; and two color temperatures, 2700K
and 3000K. Special application versions are available for outdoor and indoor sealed lighting fixtures
and a >95 CRI version will be available in the near future.
Founded in 2007 by Shuji Nakamura, the inventor of the blue LED, and located in Fremont, California,
Soraa is now bringing the next major LED technology to market.
www.soraa.com
SYLVANIA: ProPoint™
Industrial LED Luminaire
OSRAM SYLVANIA’s ProPoint™ Industrial
LED Luminaire will enLIGHTen America
in important ways. First, the energy
efficient design will lighten electricity
load by delivering 70 lumens per watt of high quality light. Secondly, novel use of remote phosphor
incorporated directly into the polycarbonate lens eliminates the need for silicone lenses on top of the
LEDs. Most importantly, by combining energy-efficient blue light LEDs with broad-based white light
phosphor (4700K CCT), this luminaire provides uniform light output without any glaring hot spots or
shadowy dark areas.
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Kit to drive two 2’ fixtures separated by as much as 20’
ROHS compliant
cUL and CSA
50% bi-level dimming
IP66 to enable power washing
mounting flexibility with external PS
120V–277V input
CRI > 70
low profile design with Sylvania quality and warranty, competitively priced for low TCO
and fast payback
Application areas: parking garages, tunnels, pathways, stairwells, entryways, canopies, food prep
areas, walk-in freezers, elevators, wet/salty environments requiring light from linear fixtures.
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WattStopper’s FSP-211
WattStopper’s FSP-211 is the first
fixture-integrated outdoor motion
sensor to feature two fully adjustable
lighting levels (high and low) plus
off. It delivers design levels without
overlighting and maximizes energy
efficiency. Specifically designed to
mount in LED fixtures, it is engineered
for rugged environmental conditions,
featuring ratings for extreme
temperatures, i.e., –40° to +167°F (–40 to +75°C) and wet locations (IP66).
Compatible with a wide range of commercially available lighting and ballast types (0–10V LED
drivers, 0–10V dimming ballasts, and non-dimming ballasts), the device features a choice of four
different lenses offering coverage from heights of 8’ to 40’. The FSP-211 is adjustable via a wireless
handheld IR tool, which can store and send up to five sensor profiles, including all parameters, to
significantly speed project commissioning.
The sensor is ideal for lighting control in parking lots, gas stations, pathways, and warehouses.
www.wattstopper.com
Westinghouse LED
Professional Series
Energy-Saver Lamps
The Westinghouse LED Professional Series
Energy-Saver Lamps use state of the art
high power LED technology. A patented
design houses an integrated LED system
for optimum lifetime performance.
Excellent optics create a uniform beam,
delivering lumen output comparable to conventional sources.
The Westinghouse Professional Series of LEDs is perfect for retrofit applications. Lamp types include
A19, MR16, PAR20, PAR30, and PAR38 and are available in both warm and cool color temperatures
with excellent color quality.
• Reduces energy and operating costs up to 90%
• 30,000 hour lamp life lasts longer than conventional lighting; LEDs last 20 times longer
than halogen lamps and provide maintenance free operation
• Unique design with anodized silver housing for cooler operation and extended lamp life
• All lamps are fully dimmable and instant on
• PAR20, PAR30, PAR38—indoor/outdoor use, acceptable for damp location
• All items are CUL listed and ROHS compliant
• Cool beam—no UV or IR emissions, reduces air conditioning loads
• Environmentally friendly—fully recyclable, contains no mercury or other
hazardous materials
www.westinghouselighting.com
40 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
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Product Showcase
Luminus Devices’ SBM-160RGBW Big Chip LED™
OSRAM SYLVANIA Ultra
RT6 Gimbal
A compact, surface mount, 4-color LED
package contains one 3.9 mm2 die each for
red, green, blue, and white. Total RGBW
output of 1,000-2,000 lumens depends
on heatsinking.
Combining gimbal-styled trim and LED
light engine, the 6-inch downlight retrofit
kit combines sleek, superior optical design
and high energy efficiency.
Why it is special:
The largest chips in the industry result in
the most powerful 4-chip package in the
industry with output otherwise achievable only by much larger array packages.
Compact chip outline and encapsulant-free package makes for a small, apparent optical source size
enabling ready color mixing and beam shaping.
Applications:
• Compact color mix wash lights like track and mini-PAR lights
Available in both 2700K and 3000K color
temperatures, the 15W version delivers
900 lumens of light with a 30-degree
adjustable tilt. The light installs quickly
and easily into most 6-inch housing,
including insulated ceiling (IC) and non-IC, and airtight (AT) housings. The product is being tested for ETL® standards, ENERGY STAR®, and California’s Title 24 highefficiency luminaire requirements.
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• Color tunable pool, spa, and landscape lighting
• Color changing interior and exterior architectural lighting for hotel, themed entertainment,
and gaming establishments
• Moving head lights for DJ, club/disco, and professional applications
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Calculite LED 1.75”—Smallest Aperture
in an LED Downlight Delivers More than
35 Lumens per Watt
Philips Lightolier’s Calculite LED 1.75" is the first—and
only—under 2" aperture, integral driver downlight with
a below-ceiling installation. The fixture accommodates
the widest range of ceiling thicknesses from 1/8" to 2".
This unique option installs easily in the ceiling in under 90
seconds. It is also available with an IC housing.
Its best in class color rendering ability has an R9 of 21 and
82 CRI typical. The fixture also leads the market in optical
control options including the tightest spot at 12 degrees,
a standard spot at 17, midrange 25 degree, a wide 38
degree, a lensed wallwasher, and a linear beam (20x63
degree). The linear spread technology uses a microstructure lens whose smooth beam quality outperforms all
LED and most MR16 competitors.
The fixture is available in a range of configurations for architectural compatibility including round or
square; trimmed and trimless; in white, champagne bronze, black, and clear diffuse finish options.
Additionally, wet location is a standard feature for all but the tightest spot. Features ELV dimming to
10%. The 50 degree cutoff offered is unsurpassed in glare control. This luminaire is an IES Progress
Report selection for 2011.
Xceed LED Round and Square
Xceed LED with a 3.5" housing height in IC is the
shallowest profile LED downlight in the industry. Xceed trim size is also best in class with a 4 5/8
inner diameter. Interior trims range from 5–6". Exceptional color rendering is evident in its spectral
power distribution chart and its 80–82 CRI. It renders
colors more accurately than competitors in its class
and exceeds the performance of traditional compact
fluorescents. Appearance is incandescent like. Key Features: 3.5” housing height, standard wet
location listed, and IC/AirSeal listed, available in
round or square aperture, wallwash or slope trim
with a low glare textured glass lens. Delivers 750
(47LPW) or 1000 (52LPW) lumens in 3,500K or
650 to 900 lumens in 2,700K. Adjusts to any size
grid ceiling and locks panel in place for cleanest
installation. Electronic low voltage dimming to 10%,
ENERGY STAR® approved options available.
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
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NEMA electroindustry • February 2012 41 Product Showcase
Philips Circa LED Pendants
Philips Optimo LED
The Circa is a miniature LED pendant with seeded,
clear glass diffusers that create a unique, low-energy
decorative statement. The handcrafted brilliance of
the Circa LED pendants is exemplified in the use of
hand-blown glass in the spirit of classical design. High
energy savings in a unique, miniature, and decorative
ambient lighting package.
An energy-efficient family of ADA
compliant surface mount products,
Philips Optimo LED can be specified
for a broad range of applications. Each
fixture uses white LED technology and
maintains a clean visual finish, elegant
lines and forms, and an exceptional
rhythm of light.
Key features: round, pumpkin, or organic shaped
decorative seeded, clear mini glass pendants;
suspended by tin-braided cable; mounts directly into
drywall with included canopy; integral driver in canopy
100–240VAC 50–60Hz, one- or two-watt options,
2700K or 3500K; CSA approved
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
The fixture line is available in 15
aesthetic styles, while the custom made modular LED boards and integral slim driver allow for ease
of assembly and installation.
Three sizes:12", 16", and 22", surface mounted utility
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
Philips Vetro LED
Philips Lightolier’s LED Uniframe
Vetro combines the latest in LED
technology with satin-machined
aluminum and hand-blown opal
glass for a handsome combination
of materials engineered to provide
a functional design element and an
efficient family of luminaires.
Within a single integrated system, Philips Lightolier’s Uniframe LED can
provide general and ambient lighting, wall washing, accent lighting, and task
lighting via a recessed, shielded LED chamber
Key features: Four CCTs—2700K,
3000K, 3500K, and 4000K achievable
through the use of phosphor film
technology and integrated LED optics,
two powerhead sizes, and wall sconce
series. Four glass aesthetic options 10W
or 20W optional for the larger diameter, 6W for the smaller diameter and wall sconce, integrated
power supply (universal voltage, 0-10V dimmable)
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
Philips Lightolier’s Uniframe LED offers an extremely wide and useful range of high performance
downlights for residential and light commercial applications. It utilizes today’s state of the art LED
technology to provide energy-efficient products that replace incandescent sources using a fraction
of the energy, and offers user-friendly installation features.
• effectively replaces up to a 75W PAR lamps
• specifically designed to maintain a similar look and performance of incandescent PAR
lamp while using 70% less energy
• 900 or 1500 delivered lumens
• available in 2700k and 3500k color temperatures
• consumes 19 or 31 watts and is 82 CRI typical
• 19W power supply generates 45-50 lumens per watt depending on trim selection
Each LED product uses a high transmission Solite lens. Lens detail focuses light out of fixture
providing greater light output, offering a softer glow of light and greater visual comfort. Mixing
chamber provides better cut-off than standard incandescent 0–10C. Dimming to 10% and
ENERGY STAR® rated, this fixture is an IES Progress Report selection for 2011.
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
42 NEMA electroindustry • February 2012
AmbientLED 12.5W A19 Light Bulb,
Dimmable 60W Bulb Replacement
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving 12.5W A19 household
light is ideal for use in kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms
and hallways. The orange appearance of the lens is a
result of Philips’ patented color technology. When lit,
this bulb produces a beautiful, soft white light similar to
incandescent. The unique shape of this bulb enables long
life, comfortable light, and energy saving benefits. ENERGY
STAR® certified and fully dimmable, this medium base A19
replaces your current 60W incandescent A19, saving you
up to $130.62 in energy costs.
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving A19 household light can
be used in the following fixtures:
AmbientLED 17W A21
Light Bulb, Dimmable
75W Bulb Replacement
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving 17W
A21 household light is ideal for use in
kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms and
hallways. The orange appearance of the
lens is a result of Philips’ patented color
technology. When lit, this bulb produces
a beautiful, soft white light similar to
incandescent. The unique shape of this
bulb enables long life, comfortable light, and energy saving benefits. Fully dimmable, this medium
base A21 replaces your current 75W incandescent A19, saving you up to $159.50 in energy costs.
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
• table and floor lamps
• pendant fixtures
• ceiling fixtures
Personalize your home with stylish accent or ambient lighting.
Philips advanced LED bulbs can enhance your home with bright, white light, while reducing your
carbon footprint and your electric bill.
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
AmbientLED 12W PAR30L
Indoor Flood Light Bulb,
Dimmable 60W Halogen
Replacement
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving 12W
PAR30L indoor flood light is ideal for use in
kitchens, living rooms, and dining rooms.
It provides a soft, white light and is perfect
for general room and accent lighting.
Fully dimmable and ENERGY STAR ® certified, this medium-base flood light replaces your current
60Whalogen PAR30, saving you up to $132 in energy costs.
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving PAR30L flood light can be used in the following fixtures:
AmbientLED 10W MR16 Indoor
Flood Light 12-volt Light Bulb,
Dimmable Halogen Replacement
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving 10W MR16 flood
light is ideal for use in kitchens, dining rooms, and
living rooms. It provides a soft, white light and is
perfect for general light or accent lighting to highlight
your décor. Fully dimmable, this GU5.3, bi-pin base
flood light replaces your current 35W halogen MR16,
saving you up to $68.75 in energy costs. Ideal for use
in your track light or open recessed fixtures, it dims just like a halogen bulb and is perfect for general
lighting or accent lighting to highlight your décor.
• recessed cans
Philips AmbientLED Energy Saving A21 household light can be used in table and floor lamps, as well
as pendant and ceiling fixtures.
• track light fixtures
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
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