FA-D Series
Waterproof
Luminaires
FA-D Series Waterproof Luminaires
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IP65
IP66
Ip67
GRP Body
FA-D is an IP65, IP66 and IP67 rated, dimensionally stable, lightweight fixture for use in damp or wet locations and for areas with high
concentrations of dust, fumes and diluted acids. It is an energy efficient
surface or suspension mount waterproof luminare for use with T8, T5
or T5HO lamps.
Standard Features
 GRP
(Glass Reinforced Polyester) body, corrosion-moisture-acid
resistant
 IP65, IP66 and IP67 rated
 cCSAus certified for wet locations in Canada and the USA
 High performance Electronic Ballast, Instant Start, 120/277V,
THD<10%
 Available in single, two or three T8, T5 or T5HO lamps
 Available in 2 ft, 4 ft and 5 ft lengths
 Diffuser available in PM (Pearled Acrylic), CA (Clear Acrylic) and PC
(Polycarbonate)
 Non-ageing robot formed continuous polyurethane gasket
 Captive, highly resistant clips made of polyamide (PA)
 6 clips per 2 ft, 8 clips per 4 ft and 10 clips per 5 ft fixture
 Snap-in 22 gauge steel reflector tray, painted high-reflective white
after fabrication
 Highest quality lampholders (BJB)
 Quick disconnect for screwless power and ground connection
 Suitable for end to end installation without gaps
 Trouble-free installation and maintenance
 Rubber washers, end plugs and mounting screws supplied with the
fixture
 Luminaire lenses are recyclable
Optional Features
 Program Start electronic ballasts
 Cold Weather electronic ballasts (-30°C)
 Dimmable (digital or analog) electronic ballasts
 Emergency electronic ballasts
 Stainless Steel clips with optional Tamper Resistant Screws
 Specular aluminum reflector
 Suspension set
 Through Wiring Harness (3 or 5 conductors AWG 14)
 Master/Slave wiring option
 220V-240V ballasts
Diffusers
PM lens is made of UV-resistant acrylic with a pearl structure. This thermoformed diffuser provides a highly translucent, durable lens that is resistant
to weathering and aging and provides outstanding resistance to chemical influences. CA diffuser is also made of UV-resistant acrylic and available
for 4 ft fixtures.
PC lens is made of highly transparent UV stabilized polycarbonate with internal longitudinal prisms and an etched surface structure. This injectionmolded diffuser has outstanding impact resistance and dimensional stability.
PM
PC
CA
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Mechanical Drawing
W
H
L
D
W
H
Dimensions
Size
Lamps
L, mm (inch)
W, mm (inch)
H, mm (inch)
D, mm (inch)
Weight, kg (lb)
1
673 (26.49,,)
111 (4.37,,)
110 (4.33,,)
450 (17.72,,)
1.50 (3.30)
2/3
673 (26.49,,)
168 (6.69,,)
114 (4.49,,)
450 (17.72,,)
1.90 (4.18)
1
1283 (50.51,,)
111 (4.37,,)
110 (4.33,,)
660 (26.00,,)
2.40 (5.28)
2/3
1283 (50.51,,)
168 (6.69,,)
114 (4.49,,)
660 (26.00,,)
3.40 (7.48)
1
1583 (62.32,,)
111 (4.37,,)
110 (4.33,,)
900 (35.43,,)
2.50 (5.50)
2/3
1583 (62.32,,)
168 (6.69,,)
114 (4.49,,)
900 (35.43,,)
4.30 (9.46)
2’
4’
5’
FA-D fixtures are approved for protected outdoor installation.
Normal ambient temperature range: -20 °C (0°F) to +25°C (77°F)
Chemical Resistance
No material is resistant to all chemical influences.
Chemical resistance is an important consideration given the number of chemical environments in which this fixture may be used.
Our chemical resistance table gives only a brief overview of some frequently occurring chemical influences. This table can be found on the
following pages. The information in the table is applicable under the following conditions.
The chemical substance listed in the table is a basic material and not part of a chemical compound.
The ambient temperature is 22°C
To be used as a guide only
Chemical reactions will occur more or less rapidly and intensively at higher or lower temperatures depending on the type and composition of the
substances involved. We will be happy to assist you, should you have any questions or concerns about the resistance of any materials.
Specification Logic
FAMILY
DIFFUSER
# OF
LAMPS
LAMP
WATTAGE
VOLTAGE
BALLAST
CLIPS
OPTIONS
FAD
PC (Polycarbonate)
PM (Pearled Acrylic)
CA (Clear Acrylic)*
1
2
3
17 W T8 (2’)
32 W T8 (4’)
40 W T8 (5’)
120
277
120/277
347
IR (Instant Start, THD < 20%)
IH (Instant Start, THD < 10%)
PH (Program Start, THD < 10%
PH-CW (Programmed Start Cold
Weather, -30C, THD < 10%
DDIM (Digital Dimming)
ADIM (Analog Dimming
0-10V DC)
SB (Specified Ballast)
PL (Plastic)
SS
(Stainless Steel)
EM (Emergency Ballast)
ALR (Aluminum Reflector)
TWH3 (Through Wiring
Harness 3 conductors)
TWH5 (Through Wiring
Harness 5 conductors)
TRS (Tamper Resistant
Screws)
14 W T5 (2’)
28 W T5 (4’)
35 W T5 (5’)
24 W T5HO (2’)
54 W T5HO (4’)
80 W T5HO (5’)**
* Note only available in four foot fixtures
** Note: only available in two lamp cross section
Sample catalog number: FAD-PM-254-120/277-PH-SS
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FA-D Series Waterproof Luminaires
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Optional Features
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1. Acrylic (PM), Clear Acrylic (CA) or Polycarbonate (PC) diffuser (interchangeable)
2. Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) body
3. Plastic clips (6 pcs for 2' units, 8 pcs for 4' units, 10 pcs for 5' units)
4. Snap lock for holding gear tray
5. Robot formed polyurethane gasket without joint
6. Alignment pins
7. Niches allow installing fixtures with waterproof fittings end to end without gaps
8. Through wiring harness (optional)
9. Cable holder for through wiring harness (optional)
10. Formed 22 gauge steel gear tray painted white
11. Quick disconnect
12. Wire support clips
13. Label with cCSAus logo
14. Electronic ballast
15. Mounting holes
16. Holes on each side for hanging gear tray for easy connection and maintenance
17. Grounding screw terminal for grounding continuity with Master/Slave installations
18. Lampholders
19. Tandem liquid-tight connector FAD (optional)
20. Stainless Steel clips (optional)
21. Mirrored aluminum reflector (optional)
22. Rubber plug for sealing unused opening (use CSA/ UL approved fittings for wiring)
23. Suspension set (two plastic hooks with rubber washers and screws) (optional)
24. Surface-mount installation of the body
25. Snap-in mounting kit (NEW)
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MASTER-SLAVE Tandem Wiring of FA-D series fixtures
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For illumination of large facilities the luminaires are often arranged in
continuous rows.
Master-Slave/Tandem wiring configurations can be used for long
runs of FAD fixtures and remote ballast applications.
Master-Slave Wiring is connecting the electrical power to one fixture
(Master) and the ballast of that one fixture controls the lamps inside the
Master and other nearby similar fixture (Slave).
Unlike magnetic ballasts, electronic ballasts are limited in remote
mounting distance from the lamp they operate. The factors limiting the
distance from the electronic ballasts to the lamps are: open circuit
voltage as opposed to operating voltage, operating frequency and the
lamp operating current. Maximum distance between Master and Slave
units is based on the general rule that Instant Start fixed light-output
ballasts can be remoted up to 18’-20’ using 18 AWG wire. There are a
wide range and varying types of electronic ballast architectures that are
capable of being remote mounted for an equally wide range of
distances. If you are uncertain of the remote mounting restrictions for a
particular electronic ballast please consult the ballast manufacturer or
our factory.
Niches
Centering Locks
Liquid-tight fitting
Bodies of FA-D fixtures have special niches for liquid-tight fittings.
These avoid overlapping and allow placement of FA-D fixtures end to
end.
Tandem or Continuous Row wiring is when two (or more) fixtures are
attached together and the primary electrical connection is made into
the first fixture but then internally wired to subsequent fixtures in the
row. The fixtures act as a raceway for the power (usually described as
“through wiring”).
FA-D housings are equipped with centering locks for easy row
mounting and row alignment.
GVA offers as an option, a through wiring harness to simplify and
reduce the on-site wiring requirement.
Tandem liquid-tight connectors can be supplied by GVA (optional).
Mounting Dimensions of Tandem FA-D fixtures
Center to Center spacing of mounting holes
Within each fixture
2’ FAD - 17.72’’ (450 mm)
4’ FAD - 26’’ (660 mm)
5’ FAD - 35.43” (900mm)
Fixture to fixture
2’ FAD - 9’’ (227 mm)
4’ FAD - 24-11/16’’ (627 mm)
5’ FAD - 27” (686 mm)
Optional
Through Wiring Harness
3 or 5 conductor with 5 wire clips.
14, 16 or 18ga.
5
Optional
Tandem Liquid-Tight Connector
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IP CODE
Enclosure Type Designation
Enclosures serve the dual purpose of protecting personnel from incidental contact with the enclosed electrical equipment and protecting the
enclosed equipment against specified environmental conditions. Enclosures are rated for use in specific environmental conditions by
international and national standards organizations. The major international rating system uses the IEC Enclosure Classification Designation.
The IEC
Founded in 1906, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the global organization that prepares and publishes international
standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. The membership consists of more than 60 participating countries, including
Canada and the USA. The central office of IEC is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
IEC web site www.iec.ch
International Standard IEC 60529
IEC International Standard 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)” describes a system for classifying the degree of
protection by the IP Code.
IP Code
IP (International Protection) Code is a coding system to indicate the degree of protection provided by an enclosure against access to hazardous
parts, ingress of solid foreign objects, ingress of water and to give additional information in connection with such protection. IP code is arranged in
the following way:
IP
Code letters
(International Protection)
7
6
First characteristic numeral
(numerals 0 to 6, or letter X)
Second characteristic numeral
(numerals 0 to 8, or letter X)
Elements of the IP Code and their meaning
The second digit
The protection against ingress
of water with harmful effects
The first digit
The protection class against the penetration of firm foreign
Objects and hazardous touch by persons
The first digit
Protection of equipment
Protection of persons
The second digit
Protection of equipment
0
non-protected
non-protected
0
non-protected
1
50 mm diameter
back of hand
1
vertically dripping
2
12,5 diameter
finger
2
dripping (150 tilted)
3
2,5 diameter
tool
3
spraying
4
1,0 diameter
wire
4
splashing
5
dust-protected
wire
5
jetting
6
dust-tight
wire
6
powerful jetting
7
temporary immersion
8
continuous immersion
Example: an enclosure with IP 67 Code:
 Totally protects persons against access to hazardous parts (tested with a wire of 1.0 mm diameter)
 Dust-tight enclosure, totally protects the equipment inside the enclosure against dust ( tested by the talcum powder in suspension in a closed
test chamber with underpressure)
totally protects equipment inside the enclosure against water penetration ( tested by completely immersing the
enclosure in water tank for 30 minutes 1 m deep)
 Waterproof enclosure,
Note 1: The higher protection classification does not always takes precedence over the lower classification. For instance, IP67 rating does not
mean that fixture is IP66 rated.
Note 2: IP rating will ONLY apply for properly installed equipment!
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
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No material is resistant to all chemical influences. This is not really surprising because there are so many chemical influences. In fact, they fill whole
volumes of resistance tables. Our chemical resistance table gives only a brief overview of some frequently occurring chemical influences. The
information in the table applies subject to the following conditions.
The chemical substance listed in the table is a basic material and not part of a chemical compound.
The ambient temperature is 22°C
To be used as a guide only
Chemical reactions will occur more or less rapidly and intensively at higher or lower temperatures depending on the type and composition of the
substances involved. We shall be happy to assist you if you have any questions or doubts about the resistance of any materials.
Chemical Resistance
PC (Polycarbonate)
PMMA (Acrylic)
Polyester
Chemical Material Investigated
Accumulator acid (Battery)
Acetic acid up to 30%
Acetic acid up to 5%
Acetone
Alcohol concentrated
Alcohol up to 30%
Alcoholic Drinks
Aluminum Sulphate
Ammonia 25%
Ammonia 5%
Aniline
Arsenic acid 20%
Beer
Benzene
Benzillic Alcohol
Benzol
Blood
Bromine
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Nitrate
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Carbon tetrachloride
Carbonic Acid
Caustic Potash
Caustic Soda solution 10%
Caustic Soda solution 2%
Cement
Chloroform
Chlorphenol
Chromic Acid
Citric Acid
Common salt solution
Cooper Sulfate
Diesel oil, Crude oil
Dioxane
Ether (diethyl ether, ethyl ether)
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Alcohol
Ethylene Chloride
Food Oil and Fat
Formic Acid 30%
Gasoline
Glycerine (Glycerol)
Glycol (Ethylene Glycol)
Glysantin ( BASF Engine Coolant)
Hexane
Hydrobromic acid (Hydrogen Bromide)
Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbons Aliphatic
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Chemical Resistance
PC (Polycarbonate)
PMMA (Acrylic)
Polyester
Chemical Material Investigated
Hydrocarbons Aromatic
Hydrochloric acid above 20%
Hydrochloric acid up to 20%
Hydrogen peroxide above 30%
Hydrogen peroxide up to 30%
Iodine
Iron Chloride
Isopropyl Alcohol
Ketones
Liquid Chlorine Vapours
Lysol
Manganese Sulphate
Mercury
Metal salts (Aqueous solution)
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol, Wood Alcohol)
Methlylene chloride
Milk of lime (Calcium Hydrate)
Mineral Oil
Nitric acid above 20%
Nitric acid up to 20%
Nitric acid up to 10%
Oxygen
Ozone
Perchloric Acid 10%
Petrol
Petrolium
Petrolium ether
Phenol (Carbonic Acid)
Potasium Permanganate
Potassium Nitrate
Pottasium Bromide
Pyridine
Sea Climate
Sea-water
Silicone Acid
Soap-suds
Soda
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Hydrate
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Sulphate
Sugar
Sulphur
Sulphuretted Hydrogen
Sulphuric Acid above 70%
Sulphuric Acid up to 70%
Sulphuric Acid up to 50%
Sulphuric Chloride
Sulphurous Acid up to 5%
Synthetic Detergents
Toluene
Trichloro-Ethylene
Turpentine
Water up to 60° C
Xylene
Zinc Sulphate
- Resistant
- Resistant Within Limits
- Non Resistant
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DIGITAL DIMMING
Fluorescent Lighting System For Poultry
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Proper lighting in poultry farming is a critical production factor.
A good lighting schedule positively affects:
 feed consumption and digestion
 water consumption
 egg size, quality and production rate
 fertilization and hatchability
 eliminates pecking and cannibalism
 decreases mortality rate
 provides maximum energy savings
 boost farm profitability
GVA Lighting has developed an innovative Digital Dimming Fluorescent
Light System for the Poultry Industry consisting of:
Digital Programmable Lighting Control Lux-D which automatically
adjusts light duration and intensity during the bird's life cycle according to
the pre-programmed lighting schedule. With ability to program up to 64
different daily lighting schedules and up to 99 groups of daily programs,
Lux-D is very versatile and allows farmers to easily design a lighting
program specific to their farm operation.
FA-D series dust/water proof fixtures, designed to withstand harsh
poultry environment. FA-D fixtures have digital electronic ballasts which
create perfect light quality and save energy.
Digital Photo Sensors for the daylight harvesting, allow users to reach
energy savings up to 75%.
The advantage of getting a complete lighting system (control+light
fixtures+photo sensors) from one manufacturer, guarantees compatibility
and reliability of the entire system.
Control Lux-D features
FA-D luminaire features
Digital ballast features
 Programmable
 IP65,
 Continuous,
automatic lighting operation
to 16 intervals per daily program
 Up to 64 different daily lighting programs
 Up to 99 days per segment (group of days
with the same daily program)
 Up to 99 segments per operating schedule
crop
 Displays illumination values in % or lux
 One Lux-D controls 1 to 100+ ballasts
 16-character, two line backlit LCD display
 Four-button keypad
 Real time clock (up to 10 years battery life)
 Power failure memory protection
 Supports up to 15 independent channels
with Photo Sensors, which adjust the light
output of the lamps dependent on changing
ambient light levels in the barn
 Low input voltage 12-16VDC
 Quick wire connection terminals in separate
compartment
 IP 65 enclosure guarantees protection of the
electronic components from aggressive barn
atmosphere
 Up
IP66, IP67 protection against dust
(Dust-tight) and water (Water-tight)
 Robotically formed gasket without joints
 Can be hosed down with pressure of up to
1200 psi
 Body (Glass Reinforced Polyester) and lens
(Acrylic) are corrosion-moisture-acidammonia-hydrogen sulfide, carbon
monoxide- and carbon dioxide resistant
 Light weight, dimensionally stable
 Extremely easy installation and maintenance
 Through-wiring harness with push-in
terminal blocks for quick power and control
wiring connections
 One or two lamp models
 Plastic (standard) or stainless steel clips
 Plastic suspension set (optional)
 GVA can supply 100 hrs burned in lamps
(recommended for dimming application for
long lamp life)
 Available in non-dimmamble version
certified cCSAus (approved for both
Canadian and U.S. markets)
Perfect Light Quality
DALI
Digital Dimming
Value (Intervals)
DSI
Typical Linear
Dimming
flicker free dimming from 1%100%
 Starts lamps at any dimming level without
initial flash to higher level
 Eye sensitivity optimized logarithmic
dimming curve
 Programmed Rapid Start
 High operating frequency 40-100 kHz
 Digital bi-directional Control-Ballast
communication
 Polarity free control wiring (two wires) can be
run in the same conduit as power wires
 DSI (Digital Serial Interface) or DALI (Digital
Addressable Lighting Interface)
 Digital On/Off (no relays needed)
 Universal input voltage 120V/277V AC,
including 220 and 240VAC, 50/60 Hz
 Available for one or two 32W T8, 36W T8,
28W T5 or 54W T5HO lamps
 End-of-lamp-life protection and inrush
current limiting circuitry
 THD < 10%
 Ballast factor - 1.0
 Standby mode
 Ultra-quiet operation
 Minimum starting temperature 0°F/-18°C
 Minimum dimming temperature 50°F/10°C
 3 year warranty
Bird and human eyes are extremely sensitive to light level changes between 0%
and 10%. Irregular or sudden change is a distraction and is clearly visible to the
eye. Digital ballasts used in FA-D fixtures have a logarithmic dimming curve,
specifically developed to match the eye sensitivity. Digital ballasts assign almost
70% (up to 175 intervals from 256 available) of the dimming range to the first
10% of the light. It allows for very smooth, gentle, flicker-free continuous
dimming at low light levels compared to traditional linear dimming.
Relative lighting level (%)
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Daylight Harvesting Lighting System
The idea is clear: the sun provides free light that can be used to reduce
your energy consumption. Photo sensors monitor the ambient light
levels and send a command to the digital dimming ballasts to reduce
lamp light output proportional to the amount of daylight that enters the
barn. The more usable daylight entering the space, the more the electric
lights can be dimmed, resulting in significant energy savings—as much
as 75% of the connected lighting load to the space. The addition of
daylight control with photo sensors is a key factor in achieving such high
energy savings. Large barns that have sufficient daylight are the most
cost-effective areas for daylight harvesting.
GVA’s Digital Ambient Light Photo Sensor PR 734 is the industry’s first
light sensor that reads the light intensity directly in Lux. It manages the
digital ballasts of it’s channel according to the lighting schedule
preprogrammed in LUX-D.
1 PM: there is enough daylight to sufficiently
light the barn - photo sensors
turned the lights off.
5 PM: dusking - photo sensors turned two rows
of the lights on at minimum level. The left side of the
barn is still receiving enough light from the windows photo sensor of the third row is keeping the lights off.
8 PM: no light from outside - all three rows of the
lights are on and photo sensors adjust the light
output according to preprogrammed
lighting schedule.
GVA Lighting is recognized and honoured
by the Canadian Society for Bioengineering
with the 2009 Industrial Award. The award is presented
for the significant contribution which GVA’s
daylight harvesting lighting system has made
to the agriculture industry.
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