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A two-pin compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is a type of
energy-efficient fluorescent lamp with a built-in starter
and a two-pin base. These lamps require a magnetic
An Instant Start Lamp is a type of ballast to operate and are commonly used in commercial
fluorescent lamp designed to start and residential lighting applications.
immediately without the need for
preheating the electrodes. It uses a
high-voltage electrical pulse from
an instant-start ballast to ignite the
lamp instantly. This design
improves energy efficiency but can
reduce the lifespan of the lamp due
to increased electrode wear. Instant
start lamps are commonly used in
commercial and industrial lighting A Rapid Start Lamp is a type of fluorescent lamp designed to start
applications where frequent quickly without flickering while reducing electrode wear. It operates
INSTANT START LAMP switching is not required. using a rapid start ballast, which continuously provides a low-voltage
current to preheat the lamp’s electrodes before ignition. This method
improves lamp longevity compared to instant start lamps.
A PAR Lamp (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector Lamp) is
a type of electric lamp that uses a parabolic-shaped
reflector to direct light in a controlled beam. These lamps
are commonly used in spotlights, floodlights, and stage IGNATOR
lighting due to their ability to produce focused and
An ignitor is an electrical device used in high-intensity discharge (HID)
intense illumination. They are available in various sizes
lamps such as metal halide, high-pressure sodium (HPS), and mercury
(e.g., PAR20, PAR30, PAR38) and can use different light
vapor lamps. It provides the necessary high-voltage pulse to initiate the
sources, including incandescent, halogen, LED, and HID.
arc inside the lamp, allowing it to start.
PAR lamps are widely used in residential, commercial,
and outdoor lighting applications.
How It Works:
The ignitor sends a high-voltage pulse (typically several kilovolts) to
PAR LAMP ionize the gas inside the lamp.
Once the gas is ionized, the electrical current flows through the arc tube,
and the lamp gradually reaches full brightness.
The ignitor works alongside the ballast, which regulates the voltage and
An Illuminance Meter, also known as a lux meter, is a current supplied to the lamp.
device used to measure the amount of light (illuminance)
falling on a surface. It typically measures in lux (lx) or
foot-candles (fc) and is used in various applications,
including architecture, photography, occupational safety,
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and lighting design. A High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamp is a type of electrical lamp that produces light by passing
an electric arc through a gas-filled tube. These lamps are known for their high brightness,
efficiency, and long lifespan, making them ideal for outdoor and industrial lighting applications.
How It Works:
ILLUMINANCE METER An electric arc is struck between two electrodes inside a gas-filled tube.
The gas and metal salts inside the tube become ionized, producing intense visible light.
The lamp requires a ballast and sometimes an ignitor to regulate the voltage and current.
Types of HID Lamps:
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ALCANTARA ALDENVER, FANG-ASAN
RONNIE,DELA PENA KARL, LUCERO RASHEED LIGHTING TERMS
LIGHTING TERMS VISUAL
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