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1. light System ccccccsececeecececccccceceeeeesuseceueeceeeeeeeeeseseeeusensusenens 15 So a a e Er EE A E AE ET EE E E 17 3 6 Technical date for approved operation data Sheet sssrerrrrerrerrererreerenrnnsnrnnnnnne 17 3 7 Disposal and recycling ssssssssssnsrenrnnrrrrrrersersrnssnsusunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrererrernereenesnennnnnnne 18 Eo es i lke gn a eee ee S n ee 18 ee i I scars sen oie gers pera es tierce cece esc E E EEE ene feeneen eect 18 User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 4 of 18 1 General The etalux light system complies with the applicable national and international industrial stand ards i e EN 61347 EN 1347 2 3 End of life shutdown EOL According to the European Standard EN 60928 an electronic ballast must shut down within 5 sec whenever one of the following malfunctions occurs no lamp installed lamp does not start as at least one cathode is broken despite two operating cathodes the lamp does not start e g the tube leaks unsymmetrical operation Close to the end of its life cycle the lamp may start to act atypical It may come to a so called un symmetrical burning which basically overloads the tube and ends in an overheating of the cathodes and a potential melt down The etalux system includes an end of life detection thus eta ux will shut down the lamp when closing in on the end of the life2. cycle Safety and operation EN 61000 3 2 AC power harmonic content The etalux behaves on the network as an ideal ohmic resistance It does not load the electric network with reactive wattless power for which in many networks the customer would have to pay for EN 55015 radio interference In high frequency operation the electronic ballast could generate interferences between 9 kHz and 30 MHz and possibly affect other electronic devices However etalux meets the required standards quite comfortably Immunity The Electronic ballast must be protected against external disturbances such as high energy pulses so called surge pulse or fast and low energy pulses Known as transient pulses These pulses occur as a disturbance on the network caused for example by production machinery refrigerators TV sets or conventional ballasts etc The intensity of the surge pulses is typically around 1kV symmetrically or asymmetrically 2KV The etalux is adequately protected and will not suffer any damage from these pulses However there is no protection from very high energy loads such as lightning strikes 2 Installation and Operation 2 1 Intended Use A The etalux system must be installed as outlined in this manual Any direct contact with the electronic components must be avoided can be used with direct as well as alternate current see 3 6 starts the T5 tube very cautiously to extend the lamps life span is not dimmabl
3. installed light system takes place however this is not recom mended for safety reasons 2 13 The lamp stays dark no starting The etalux light system continuously monitors certain operating conditions off the lamp and switches it of in case critical operating conditions are detected e g current peaks in the lamp sup plying network However etalux light system will restart the lamp as soon as the operating con ditions are safe again A failure to restart the lamp could be caused by e A failed light tube e Destruction of the safety fuse located in the bridge of the etalux light system e The etalux Light System has a malfunction User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 9 of 18 As a first rectification the fluorescent tube shall be exchanged and the power supply cycled Should the lamp still not start replace the bridge Should this not be satisfactory then the entire etalux light system must be replaced 2 14 Illumination quality The etalux light system optimises your lighting quality flicker free start comfortable non tiring lighting due to high frequency operation of the tube no stroboscope effect no 50Hz 60Hz humming due to the electronic ballast no flickering when reaching the end of life as the electronic will cut off the power 2 15 economical operation The etalux light system provides significant savings on you
4. is very close assumed that there is not too much distortion on the net to the cosine between voltage and current which indicates the phase shift Unlike a conven tional ballast inductive 50 Hz a lamp with an electronic ballast experiences almost no phase shift cosine gt 0 95 thus no power factor compensation is required However an electronic ballast generates a significant amount of harmonic frequencies which may pollute the supplying network The harmonic content is strongly limited by international regulations IEC 61000 3 2 The etalux light system uses built in active harmonic filters which guarantee the compliance with the appropriate limitations User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 7 of 18 2 6 Interference with control systems using infrared or other electromagnetic signaling Fluorescent lamps emit light in a wavelength which is sometimes used for infrared transmis sion AS some of these infrared receivers are not very selective a disturbance of existing equipment may occur You may find the active frequencies of the etalux light system in the data sheet see 2 6 The fluorescent tube s light is modulated at twice the frequency than the operating frequency of the ballast Disruption may occur with devices operating in the same frequency range IR remote control System using a sufficiently high carrier frequency 400 1 500
5. the lamps or by using lamps equipped with a metallic grid cover 2 7 Dimming It is not possible to dim lamps equipped with the etalux Light System 2 8 Ambient temperature and etalux system temperature The temperatures as given in the data sheet shall not be exceeded see 3 6 Generally speaking a lower ambient temperature will stretch the etalux life cycle For the installation of the etalux Light System the surface temperature of the electronic Tc is governing The max imum temperature as given in the data sheet may not be exceeded User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 8 of 18 2 9 etalux for external lighting When using electronic ballasts for the operation of T5 fluorescent lamps in outdoor lighting it is important to note that the electronic ballasts depending on the lamp may be exposed to the effects of moisture The operational range for the use of a lamp is typically defined by its protection rating rather than the protection rating of the electronic ballast However the protection rating of the etalux light system can be found in the data sheet see 3 6 2 10 Life span and reliability of the etalux The failure rate of electronic components does not just depend on the specifications of its components and the components quality but very much on the operating temperature The etalux light system is designed not to exceed a fa
6. a regular straight screw driver or a 14 square blade screw driver A The bridge contains a non replaceable fuse Specifications according 3 6 of the data sheet which protects the electronics and the lamp from undue high current and possibly fatal operational parameters WARNING Never use conventional or electronic starters with the etalux light system 2 22 Replacement of the etalux electronic part Should a failure occur in the etalux electronics which is not covered by our warranty policy it is still possible to simply replace the electronic box itself This replacement is more cost efficient than the replacement of the entire system Please contact us or one of our sales rep resentatives Should you intend to replace the electronic box please send it in a shock resistant packaging electronics including the housing see 2 21 marked Handle with care or Sensitive elec tronic equipment to our service address We will replace the electronics as quickly as possi ble New bridges can be ordered directly from us as well or via our sales representatives User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 13 of 18 Should the electronic or any other part fail during the warranty period contact us or the re spective sales representatives prior to recovering the lamp 2 23 etalux light system in continuous operation 24 7 operation W
7. alfunctions may occur This may lead to an irreparable damage of the electronics Whenever the tube starts the sheath tube insulates the light tube in a way that a significant reduction of the lighting intensity should not occur However a very light red shift may be observed Too high ambient temperature High ambient temperatures reduce the electronics ballasts life span eventually significantly up to its destruction Exceeding the given temperature range even just lightly will reduce the electronics ballasts life span significantly Exceeding the ambient temperature limit by 10 C will reduce the live span by approx 50 where as a 10 C reduced ambient temperature may double the life expectancy 2 18 Requirement to the electric setup of your lamps The etalux light system cannot be used in all installations even though your lamps operate with conventional electromagnetic ballasts and starters Typically two cases are very particular in which the use of the etalux light system would not be possible without a conversion prior to installation 1 A single electromagnetic ballast supplies two fluorescent light tubes arranged in series In this case the light tubes rated voltage is half of the supplying network s voltage in Europe typically from 220V down to 110V Thus there is no conversion possible 2 One lamp bears two parallel installed fluorescent tubes along with their own ballast and starter However one of the
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9. conventional ballast or a bridged electronic ballast However this may require the adaptation strengthening of an installed RCD residual current operated protective device must not be used with a previously installed power factor correction built into the lamp as an overcorrection would occur may only be used in lamps equipped with G13 contacts i e for T8 and T12 tubes and where the lateral axis of the fluorescent tube provides a clearance of at least 21 mm to the lamp housing The housing must pro vide a horizontal clearance of 20 mm to either side of the tube s axis and a vertical clearance of 27 mm in direction of the main lighting Fur ther restrictions may apply due to the shape of the housing User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 6 of 18 Please contact us in case of doubt prior installation Keep in mind that all safety instructions for the installation and operation of electrical equipment have to be observed at all times 2 2 Approved T5 tubes Due to different ignition voltages and lamp voltage during preheating of the cathodes not all T5 tubes from different manufactures may work properly with the eta ux light system In regards to the environmental requirements and operating ranges as outlined in the data sheet see 2 6 we have demonstrated that the following T5 tubes will work satisfactory with the system Manufacturer 35 Wa
10. e is designed for an ambient temperature as outline in the data sheet see 3 6 Any deviation may cause a malfunction of the system or eventually destroy it User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 5 of 18 may be used in an environment which meets the IP classification as given in the data sheet Any other use is prohibited as it may cause fail ure and or damage like short circuit fire electric shock or else may soften but does not avoid the detrimental effect that frequent switching has on the tubes life span shall not be altered or modified is available in two different versions for 1 200 mm T5 tubes and 1 500 mm T5 tube Please keep in mind The eta ux light system is designed to operate with HE fluorescent lamps T5 HO tubes and other T5 series available on the market are not yet suitable for the eta ux light system can be used without further modification only in fixtures equipped with either a conventional electromagnetic ballast of the EEI Classes C and D In case of a low loss electromagnetic ballast being installed EEI Classes B1 or B2 it may only be possible to use the eta ux after the installation of a conversion kit Please contact us for further details prior installa tion can be used with a lamp already equipped with an electronic ballast on ly after bypassing or removing this original ballast can be operated without a
11. e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 1 of 18 Installation Instruction etalux light system e Ressource innovative quality Schnellmontage in 5 Minuten Start 00 00 min 03 30 min Fertig 05 00 min 48 Einsparung sind drin This manual was published by e Ressource sterreich GmbH Toni Russ Stra e 8 A 6911 Lochau www e ressource eu The manual represents the technical status as known when printed Specifications are subject to change without notice e Ressource reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly Thus technical changes and errors are reserved The material in this manual is believed adequate and correct for the intended use of the eta lux light system However it may be changed or updated at any time without prior notice If the product or its individual modules are used for purposes or in ways other than those speci fied herein confirmation of suitability must be obtained User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 2 of 18 This manual gives detailed technical information about our etalux light system Please read the complete operation manual and follow the given information care fully as it contains important details for the correct operation Keep the manual for future reference Failure to do so shall void any warranty stated or implied For a
12. e recommend that any installation equipped with the etalux light system operating on a 24h base be switched off at least once a day for a few minutes This assures that possible malfunctions can be detected in due time As some specific kind of tests on the tube can only be run during the start sequence it is mandatory to interrupt the operation of the etalux light system from time to time best on a daily base 2 24 Variation of brightness between different lamps Different brightness of two or more T5 lamps is typically caused by either the use of lamps of different nominal power rating or respective light colour or different manufacturers Within a single installation only one single light colour and brand should be chosen 3 Installation and safety advice 3 1 To do s prior to installation of the eta ux light system A Shall be installed only by personal with sound knowledge of the location the technical requirements and this user manual Each individual location may have its very own requirements in regards to safety regulations and the supplying electric network read the complete operation manual and follow the given information carefully especially in areas where the light system is intended to be installed at an elevated location and a lifting platform or similar must be used due precaution shall be take in regards to falling objects turn off the power supply the etalux light system is not certified to be us
13. ed in areas with combus tible or easily flammable materials or gases for any damage caused by failure to follow the safety instructions im proper handling or use which is not specified in this manual we as sume no liability technical specifications handling notes or any other subject stated in this manual may be changed or updated at any time without prior no tice to prevent overcompensation of the power factor and to promote the proper operation of the etalux light system potentially already installed compensation systems shall be adjusted or deactivated the approved temperature range as outlined in the data sheet must be ob served at all times see 3 6 the maximum allowed tolerances for any electromagnetic interference see VDE 0875 EN 55015 must be guaranteed at all times The etalux light system is rated in Protection Class II Whenever an electromagnetic ballast rated Protection Class II is used for a lamp rated Protection Class I an additional radio interference filter EMI filter may have to be installed User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 14 of 18 due to safety and certification reasons CE no modification or alteration of the system is allowed It is no suitable for children and certainly no toy prior to opening the eta ux light system all power must be removed whenever it is reasonable to assume that a safe operation is n
14. ich GmbH User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 3 of 18 AE E oscars eres tetera cee er pend ne as an E EE E A E E A E E E A 4 2 Installation and Operation s sssssnsnssnnnnsssnnsnnnnnsssnnnnnnnnsnsnnnnnnnnnnsnnnannnnsnsnsnunnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnn 4 Ai I tA NP Sais ser act Greater ets aot esac nwa ten R Eia i a E E ETE EERE 4 Vee ee 386 8 Eo ODES rnane EEEE E ee re 6 2 3 RCD residual current operated protective device cceseesceeessenseeeneceeserseetnaseessenneess 6 2 4 Configuration OF automatic circuit breakerS s sssssssssssssnrnnrnrrrrerrerrrrrrrenreneennnrnnennnnne 6 2 5 Power factor and its compensation harmonics ssssssssssrnnrnrrererrerrerrrreerenennnnrnnennnnne 6 2 6 Interference with control systems using infrared or other electromagnetic signaling 7 Ced E 0 iE EEE E EET es ee en E AE 7 2 8 Ambient temperature and etalux system temperature s ssessssserserrrrrsrierrnrrrrrrrrerrerren 7 2 9 etalux for external lighting dvciccscrncseccveicosvereeacessneendandoubenisantcvacsnevwetiecaedsedewenneadendvaveuwent 8 2 10 Life span and reliability of the etalux ccccecccsecccsecceeeeceneeceuceceueeceeeeeeeeaueeeeuseneusensuess 8 Ci PGL ees eE EEE EAA 8 2 12 Automatic restart function of the lamp in case of a hot exchange i e change of the tube while the lamps SWIthed isc ec cincencerctins ict sa cance ceance
15. ilure rate of 2 per mille per 1 000 hours of operation when operated up to the maximum allowed temperature Tc max This corre sponds to an expected life time of 50 000 hours at a final failure rate of less than 10 2 11 End of Life cut off The fluorescent tube typically reaches the end of its life time when the cathodes emitters is are exhausted The loss of the emitter raises the potential in the immediate vicinity of the electrode which may lead to a melt down of the tube s end As this situation progresses slowly it is relatively easy to detect The cathode is not affected by the tube s aging and aging can be detected through the lamps increasing potential difference between its two ends Modern electronic ballasts detect this state and turn off the lamp through their end of life cut off function Further an interruption function prevents unnecessary later starting of the lamp and avoids a potential overheating The etalux light system features this EOL safety shutdown which also interrupts the power supply in case of other failures of the tube or in case no tube is installed 2 12 Automatic restart function of the lamp in case of a hot exchange i e change of the tube while the lamp is swithed on The etalux light system is programmed to restart the lamp in case the tube was changed while the lamp was still under power supply Thus theoretically not all other lights must be turned of while servicing the parts of the
16. k the contacts at the far end into its mount with a small twist and a cautious push Reassemble the sheath tube T5 tube and electronics by cautiously set ting the housing onto the sheath tube s end plate Keep the two contacts in mind which have to slide into the little finger on the end plate When exchanging the T5 tube its labelling stamp always has to face the electronic housing the thick end When there is more than one light source in use in one room pay attention to a uniform light colour as especially the reflecting from objects on walls ceilings and floors has quite different visible effects on the lighting Our customers typi cally use the light colour 840 partly 865 Light tubes may be ordered directly from us www e ressource eu our sales representatives see the contacts under www e ressource eu or from any electronic supplies store User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 12 of 18 T5 fluorescent lamps will reach their full brightness after approximately 100 hours of burning While still new they do not operate at an optimum gas distribution and ionization However this will improve rapidly throughout the burn in phase 2 21 Exchange of the etalux bridge fused bridge Remove the etalux light system from the lamp see also 3 4 Installation and exchange the oe O This can be done with the help of a coin
17. kHz will not be disturbed Sound transmission systems These systems typically used frequencies of 95 kHz and higher with the effect that the har monics 20 120 kHz during normal operation generated by electronic ballasts used to create a significant disturbance of the sound transmission The solution was usually found through the use of higher frequencies e g 2 3 MHz u 2 8 MHz For the operation of simultaneous transmisson systems it is recommended not to use the first 6 of the total of 32 channels As these first six channels also work in the frequency range from 95 kHz to 250 kHz disturbances in the transmission can be expected High frequency remote control systems These systems typically use carrier frequencies around 120 kHz Components for radio inter ference suppression as built into many electronic devices like electronic ballasts may disturb the transmission Call systems Most systems operate in the MHz range Inductive systems use 25 to 40 kHz thus a reliable performance cannot be expected Anti theft systems Department stores malls Many department stores use electronic anti theft systems to protect their merchandise The se systems typically operate with a resonance frequency in the kHz range Under less favour able conditions interferences may occur when the frequency of the systems lies between 30 kHz and 150 kHz These may be eliminated through increasing the distance between the sys tems antennas and
18. lamps is installed in line with a condenser This is done to improve the power factor and to suppress the stroboscope effect of a single lamp This condenser must be remover prior the installation of the etalux light sys tem 2 19 Vertical installation The etalux light system can be installed in almost any orientation However whenever in Stalled vertically the electronic part has to point downwards so the stamp on the tube points downwards as well 2 20 Excange of the T5 tube in your etalux light system Remove the etalux light system from the lamp and perform the exchange of the tube at a secure dry and dust free location see also 3 4 Installation User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 11 of 18 gt Bild 1 lt gt Bild 2 lt I PA a SYT Ta perrarr Picture Bild 1 Picture Bild 2 Picture Bild 3 Picture Bild 4 gt Bild 3 lt gt Bild 4 lt Open the housing by cautiously pressing the two locks inwards Pull the sheath tube with its top plate straight out of the housing Cautiously remove the housing so that you have free access to the T5 tube Hold the T5 tube firmly on its contacts or the metal cap and remove it from the sheath tube Insert a new tube keep in mind the light colour see 1 5 Arrange the orientation of the tube so that the labelling faces the electronic side of the lamp the boxed end Loc
19. ny damage caused by failure to follow the safety instructions improper handling or use which is not specified in this manual we assume no liability CE SMV A triangle points to important instructions in the manual which must be respected Within the framework of the conformity assessment we declare that our etalux 1500 light system or etalux 1200 light system is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives e EC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC e EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC e CE marking Directive 93 68 EEC We also declare that its use may in consistence with the required high level of pro tection for the health and safety of persons cause no or only minor risks EU Di rective 2001 95 EC see also paragraph 2 16 If any of our products is operated in a non approved lamp we assume no guaran tee of compliance with the EMC regulations If in such a case the limits are not met the responsibility to meet the limits rests entirely with the operator Furhermore we exclude any liability and we are particularly not liable for problems caused through operating the device in non compliance with the related EMC regulations etalux is a registered trademark of e Ressource Osterreich GmbH The etalux light system in its entirety as well as in its individual components is protected by worldwide patent and copyright This manual is protected by copyright which rests with e Ressource Osterre
20. o more pos sible the etalux light system shall be disconnected in a way that any in tentional or unintentional use is impossible Next to other reasons the termination of a safe operation must be assumed in case of e visible damage e malfunction e prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions 3 2 Contents of delivery The etalux light system typically consists of two parts 1 The illuminant itself the etalux which bears a UV resistant ultra clear sheath tube that encloses a modern high efficiency T5 fluorescent tube At the tip of this tube rests the electronic ballast enclosed in an IP 54 rated housing When necessary the light tube see 2 21 as well as the electronics see 2 23 may be replaced 2 A bridge which replaces the conventional or electronic starter This can be done with the help of a coin a regular straight screw driver or a 4 square blade screw driver User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 15 of 18 A The bridge contains a non replaceable fuse Specifications according 3 6 of the data sheet which protects the electronics and the lamp from undue high current and possi bly fatal operational parameters see 2 22 WARNING Never use conventional or electronic starters with the eta ux light system 3 3 Unpacking Unpack the etalux upon delivery and crosscheck all parts All packaging is made of recyclable mate
21. ply The T5 tube should illuminate within 2 seconds Remember that new tubes need some burn in time Darker areas mainly in the middle of the tube typically disappear after some minutes of burning You may also experience some light waves rolling along inside the tube This effect is also typical for a new tube or lower temperatures 3 5 Cleaning Clean cautiously with a damp or dry soft fabric eventually use a non abrasive cleanser like a win dow cleanser in particular do not use any thinner or similar chemical Any failure to do so may constitute a health risk or damage the systems surface 3 6 Technical date for approved operation data sheet Network power supply Operating frequency Network voltage Phase Difference Network frequency Starting time Ballast power consumption dissipation Reaction upon lamp failure Automatic restart after lamp service Protection rating and class EEI Protection rating Protection class Energy Efficiency Index EEI Approved temperature Te Approved ambient temperature range User Manual etalux Lighting System e Ressource Osterreich GmbH approx 29 kHz 220 V 240 V AC DC cos p 0 98 50 Hz lt 2 sec 2 8 W power cut off etalux 1500 ballast U OUT 330V etalux 1200 ballast U OUT 240V yes IP54 II A2 70 C min 0 C max 50 C 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Scope of operation Operation with T5 tubes onl
22. r energy bill after having replaced the old conventional elec tromagnetic ballast through the electronic ballast improved light efficiency after using T5 FH High Efficiency fluorescent tubes which means saving on your energy bill as well an improved life span of the fluorescent tubes due to the pre heating of both cath odes 2 16 Certified safety and reliability Crucial for the marketing and operation of electronic ballasts are EU standards The etalux light system complies with the relevant European laws guidelines and standards and received its gen eral certification through TUV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH in November 2007 Prufbericht Nr 21132596 002 vom 28 11 2007 zur Konformitat im Rahmen des Gesetzes Uber technische Ar beitsmittel und Verbraucherprodukte Gerate und Produktsicherheitsgesetz GPSG sowie Pr f bericht Nr 21133340_001 des TUV Rheinland vom 31 10 2007 im Rahmen der EM Zertifizierung i e German certification reports The relevant test reports are available on our website www e ressource eu 2 17 Temperature durability und ignition behaviour The failure rate of electronic components does not just depend on the specifications of its components and the components quality but very much on the operating temperature The etalux light system is designed to reach its average life time still when operated up to the maximum allowed temperature Tc max Extreme overheating can destroy electronic componen
23. rials Please dispose as appropriate 3 4 Installation of you eta ux light system I Preparation for the installation Shut off and remove all electric supply Observe safety regulations applicable to the handling of electronic equipment Remove all installed T8 tubes which shall be replaced Remove all starters Picture 1 Picture 1 II Installation of the etalux bridge Picture 2 ce Picture 2 User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 16 of 18 Insert the etalux bridge to replace the conventional or electronic starter This can be done with the help of a coin a regular straight screw driver or a square blade screw driver III Installation of the eta ux illuminant Face with label logo e Ressource Place the assembled etalux light system just like a T8 T12 fluorescent tube into the lamp holder see D al and lock it by rotating the system by 90 so that the logo label faces away from the lighting fixture Photo shows etalux reflector 1500 Installation in end sealed lighting fixtures A Prior to the installation test at a preferably easily accessible light whether the lighting fixture provides sufficient space to accommodate the eta ux Light Sys tem Confirm that the end caps can be screwed on and still seal well Should you use light fixtures with slotted instead of rotating lamp holder
24. s i e when installing the lamp its slides into the lamp holder rather than having to rotate it by 90 you have to make sure when installing the lamp that the lamp s pin contacts open the lamp s contacts while sliding into the lamp holder With an end sealed light fixture manufactured to accommodate T12 tubes the screw on end caps have to be replaced by caps for T8 tubes Suitable caps may be ordered directly from us WWW e ressource eu or from our sales representa tives see the contacts under www e ressource eu User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 17 of 18 Source BJB GmbH amp Co KG www bjb com T8 end caps can be used as installed T12 end caps must be replaced to maintain the lamps protection rating in this case contact us prior installation Slide the cap on the stump which extends outwards from the electronic housing and place both the etalux and the cap into the light fixture Screw the cap on lightly While you do so press the etalux closer to the lamp holder Thereafter slide the opposite cap onto the tube and move the end into the light fixture Rotate the etalux light system by 90 to lock it in and tighten both caps Should it not be possible to use the original end caps contact us to obtain end caps which are suitable for the etalux light system IV Functional check Simply switch on the power sup
25. shortcomings of the device based on materials or workmanship by repair or replacement Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual any adjustments or assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual shall void the warranty The source for these standards are published in the Official Journal of the European Community and implemented in Austria as part of Bestimmungen f r die Elektrotechnik User Manual etalux Lighting System e Ressource Osterreich GmbH 05 2012 EN
26. ts quite rapidly As the failure rates of many electronic components show an exponential dependency with increasing temperatures lower ambient temperatures support the anticipated life span of the etalux Light System The ballast s immanent temperature derives from a combination of internal power dissipation heat radiated from the tubes ends and ambient temperature Thus it is always higher than the ambient temperature itself Light tubes may be ordered directly from us www e ressource eu our sales representatives see the contacts under www e ressource eu or from any electronic supplies store New bridges you may order directly from us as well or via our sales representatives gt The etalux Light System may be ordered directly from us Www e ressource eu or our sales representatives see the contacts under www e ressource eu User Manual etalux Lighting System 05 2012 EN e Ressource Osterreich GmbH e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Page 10 of 18 Due to the relatively low power dissipation of the etalux light system its immanent heating is relatively low Typically the surface temperature will rise by 10 C to 20 C above ambient temperature When the etalux light system is operated outside its approved temperature range the fol lowing malfunctions may occur Too low ambient temperature The tube start is unreliable Low temperatures may alter the physical behaviour of some com ponents to an extent that indifferent m
27. tt 1 500mm 28 Watt 1 200 mm Sylvania Luxline Plus FHE 35 Watt Luxline Plus FHE 28 Watt Philips Master TL5 HE 35 Watt Master TL5 HE 28 Watt Aura FH 35 Watt Narva FH 28 Watt Osram Lumilux HE 35 Watt Lumilux HE 28 Watt Additional approved types can be found on our website www e ressource eu Should you have a specific not listed brand type you would like to use we are happy to assist you concerning its com patibility with the etalux light system 2 3 RCD residual current operated protective device According to our investigation there are no known effects of the etalux light system on any kind of installed RCDs 2 4 Configuration of automatic circuit breakers Due to manufacturing tolerances built into the conventional electromagnetic ballasts a great er number of lamps will start with a different time lag With the use of electronic ballasts all lamps will start within a much closer time interval Thus it is possible that the peak starting current will exceed the peak known from the original installation and may trigger the circuit breaker As a consequence the maximum number of lamps per circuit breaker has to be reduced With a 10 Amp automate the number of lamps has to be reduced from 15 lamps with twin tubes i e 15x 2x58W to 8 lamps with electronic ballast 2 5 Power factor and its compensation harmonics For an electric load the power factor A is the ratio between effective power and apparent power Typically it
28. y Fuse non replaceable Dimensions etalux Light System etalux bridge Conformance Safety Lamp operation Radio interference suppression Harmonic emission Electronic and radio shielding 3 7 Disposal and recycling pad Page 18 of 18 a FH FHE 28W length 1 149 mm b FH FHE 35W length 1 449 mm 250 V 250 mA 35 45 mm L 1 500 resp 1 200 mm approx 380 g 1200 420 g 1500 incl Tube 21mm L 30mm ca 5g gem EN 61347 2 3 2001 A1 2004 in conjunction with EN 61347 1 2001 EN 60929 EN 55015 2006 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 A2 2005 EN 61547 1005 A1 2000 This product is designed and manufactured for material recycling and re use It contains electronic parts which must be disposed as electronic waste The casing itself as well as the sheath tube are made of recyclable material Do not dispose electronic waste along with other household waste Uncontrolled waste disposal harm the environment and human health EEC 2002 96 EC 3 8 Customer Service Should despite your proper handling a disruptions occur or the device was damaged please con tact your dealer or the following addresses e Ressource Osterreich GmbH Toni Russ StraBe 8 A 6911 Lochau T 43 55 74 43 040 O F 43 55 74 43 040 70 service e ressource eu www e ressource eu 3 9 Warranty policy Within the statutory warranty period we eliminate free of charge any
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