SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 SO | Technical Datasheet
Safety and application notes
The SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube must be handled with care. Do not operate product in a
damaged condition.
When operating with double side input wiring, SubstiTUBE® Starter has to be inserted to replace
the conventional fluorescent lamp starter. If the conventional starter is not replaced, the
SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube will start blinking and be damaged!
Do not use SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube in luminaires which do not have any
conventional starter or whereby the conventional starter cannot be replaced. Otherwise,
rewiring is needed.
Not suitable for luminaires with serial lamp connection i.e. more than one tube at one magnetic
ballast.
The SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube emits light at a limited angle, unlike
conventional fluorescent tubes in 360 omni-direction.
Due to the light distribution characteristic of the SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube the resulting
luminaires light characteristic is likely to change. It is not guaranteed that e.g. standards for lighting
at working places will be complied with after replacement. A photometric check of the installation is
highly recommended.
The effective energy savings depend on the efficiency of the luminaire setup to be replaced and
should be considered individually in each case. Particularly magnetic ballast losses are reduced
to ohmic losses and are normally only about 1W.
The SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube is protected according to IP20. Applications with
external risk of moisture and dust can be served with an adequately protected luminaire.
SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube products differ in their diameters and geometries from
fluorescent lamps. Their use in open batten luminaires with gaskets is possible if no excessive
force is expended during the fixing. Obtaining the necessary IP protection in open batten
luminaires with gaskets cannot be ensured.
SubstiTUBE® Advanced EM T8 Tube can be driven directly on line voltage. In order to grant a
safe operation mode please refer to the installation instructions for further information.
Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems according to IEC 62471. Risk Group: Exempt
This lamp may not be suitable for use in all applications where a traditional fluorescent lamp has
been used. The temperature range of this lamp is more restricted. In cases of doubt regarding the
suitability of the application the manufacturer of this lamp should be consulted.
This lamp is not suitable to be used in emergency luminaires designed for double-capped
fluorescent lamp(s).
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