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     Cold Cathode Compact Lamps
 

Cold cathode lamps have been used for years in laptop displays, copiers and cell phones. Even some of the new flat panel LCD television screens and monitors utilize cold cathode technology because the technology is proven and reliable.

Recently, the technology has been adapted and applied to general illumination products that have an average life rating of 25,000 hours and are dimmable. These energy saving lamps replace higher wattage incandescent lamps making them ideal for applications where reduced maintenance and energy costs are desired.

The soft starting of the cathodes ensures long lamp life and unparalleled performance under difficult ambient conditions.

 
     Applications
 
  • 3W S14, %W A16, & 8W A19 Lamps.  Ideal for signs, marquees and accent lighting.
  • 8W, 13W & 18W Colligates. Direct replacements for higher wattage incandescent lamps.
   

Miller #

Watts

Dia.

MOL

CRI

Color Temp

Approx    Lumens     

Life Avg Fig. No

CC3S14

3

1.7"

3.6"

82

2700

120       

25,000 1

CC5A16

5

2.0"

4.0"

82

2700

200       

25,000 2

CC8A19

8

2.3"

4.5"

82

2700

300       

25,000 3

CC8A19F

8

2.3"

4.5"

82

2700

290       

25,000  3

CC13CF

13

2.7"

4.5"

82

2700

700       

25,000 4

CC18CF

18

2.8"

4.9"

82

2700

1050     

25,000 5
 
Cold Cathode to Incandescent Lamp

Equivalencies

3W C Cathode

=

11W Incandescent

5W C Cathode

=

25W Incandescent

8W C Cathode

=

40W Incandescent

13W C Cathode

=

60W Incandescent

18W C Cathode

=

75W Incandescent

 
     Features & Benefits
 
  • Energy Saving - Replaces higher wattage incandescent lamps.
  • 25,000 Hour lamp life - Lasts up to 25 times longer than standard incandescent lamps.
  • Dimmable - For a variety of applications
  • Reduction in maintenance
  • Reduces Lamp Costs dramatically- Eliminates up to 24 lamp replacements over the life of the cold cathode lamp.
  • Specially designed cathodes allow the lamps to cycle, flash and dim with no impact on life.
  • UL listed.
  • 24-month limited warranty.

Operating Characteristics

Dimming

Dimmable cold cathode compact fluorescent lamps Should only be used on modern analog dimmers.
They will not work on digital dimming systems, which although uncommon, may still be found in certain new commercial installations.

Unlike their incandescent counterparts, Cold Cathode lamps will not dim to 0%. This can be attributed to the differences in the lamp designs and technologies.

Cold cathode lamps have a dimming range of 100% - 30%. Depending on the brand and type of dimmer used, you may experience flickering or Shutdown with cold cathode lamps when dimmed below 30% of the lamps Power.

Environment

The 3W, 5W, and 8W Cold Cathode lamps are suitable to use indoors or outdoors. The 13W and 18W CC lamps are for indoor use only.

The ideal ambient operating temperature for the Cold cathode lamps is 77 degrees F.

These lamps will operate in ambient temperatures between 5 degrees F and 122 degrees F.

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