Origins of Induction Lighting * How It Works * Advantages and Disadvantages * Existing Products * Victory Developments * Conclusion

History Idea from Nikola Tesla in late 19 th Century Always huge radio interference problems Philips solved the problems in 1992 Price has traditionally been too high Limited range of luminaires Victory has addressed both these issues

How It Works They work like Fluorescent tubes without Electrodes. Magnetic field is produced by two transformer coils This creates an electric field in the glass tube Electric field creates a discharge in the tube which radiates light Works like a transformer – coils are primary, lamp is secondary

Technology Advantages Disadvantages Long Life – 80,000 hours Sealed for life fittings High quality white light – just like triphosphor fluorescent Instant start & re-strike Flicker-free high frequency gear Low operating temperature High initial cost Electromagnetic interference Difficult to design luminaires VICTORY SYSTEM IS THE FIRST TO OVERCOME ALL OF THESE ISSUES!

Philips QL Bulb shape is like an over-sized GLS lamp This gives poor optical control Special heat-sinks needed Hot lamp = lower efficacy Extremely expensive lamp Few luminaires available

Osram Endura Strange rectangular bulb shape Extremely specialised optics are needed Few luminaires available Tubular design like fluorescent = high efficacy Extremely expensive lamp

GE Genura Reflector shaped lamp Integrated ballast and screw base Designed as GLS retrofit Designed to fail after only 15,000 hours Short life makes it a less attractive lamp

Panasonic GLS shaped and sized lamp 100W GLS retrofit, 12W consumption Integrated ballast 30,000 hour life Very expensive lamp only sold in Japan

Tungda (China) Chinese copy of the Philips QL lamp Quality of the ballast not so good Rapid lumen depreciation Lamp efficacy 20% less Low cost makes it interesting But concerns over quality

The Victory Efficient tubular style New circline shape Easy to design luminaires around it Only lamp with a dimmable ballast Available in special colours and shapes Specially designed new electronic chips for ultra low EMC radiation Saturn Lamp

Lamp Formats

Victory System Victory is the only company to offer the whole induction lighting system –Lamps –Electronic Ballasts –Luminaires We present the largest range of induction fittings in the world –Streetlighting –Industrial –Decorative & Architectural

Streetlighting Efficient optical system - Advanced new lamp shape 12 year re-lamping - 80,000 hour life!! Efficient white light - 80 lumens per watt Vibration resistant - No electrodes to break Instant hot re-strike

Tunnel Lights Good for difficult maintenance areas Optimised beam shape for tunnel use

Public Lighting Vast range of decorative post-top lanterns Ideal for town centres, residential streets White light High efficiency Decorative styles Sealed for life

Industrial High Bay industrial floodlights Outdoor Floodlights White light High efficiency Good for difficult maintenance areas

Decorative Very low cost units Cheaper than a new HID lamp! Commercial exteriors Even residential use Integrated ballasts

Conclusions Victory is the only supplier with the complete induction lighting system Entire system cost is often lower than a replacement discharge lamp! EMC tests are all positive We offer a huge variety of fittings to complement the lamps