Scroboscopic
Scroboscopic
Scroboscopic
COURSE NOTES
Created by Charlie Walsh - Athlone TC Revision 1 April 2000`by Charlie Walsh - Athlone TC Eugene Trindles - Cork TC Revision 2 Nov. 2002`by Charlie Walsh - Athlone TC Eugene Trindles - Cork TC Revision 3 Aug. 2006`by Chris Ludlow - Dundalk TC Revision 4. Feb 2008 by Chris Ludlow - Dundalk TC Revision 5. July 2009 by Chris Ludlow - Dundalk TC Compiled by Liam Carroll Certification & Standards
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................4 LAMPS ...........................................................................................................................................................5 TUNGSTEN HALOGEN LAMPS ...............................................................................................................6 EXTRA LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING ......................................................................................................9 FLUORESCENT LIGHTING....................................................................................................................13 SWITCHING OF INDUCTIVE LOADS ..................................................................................................15 EARTHING OF LUMINARIES ................................................................................................................20 SAFETY IN HANDLING LAMPS AND LIGHT FITTINGS.................................................................20 GRID SWITCHES.......................................................................................................................................21 MASTER SWITCHING .............................................................................................................................22 SECURITY LIGHTING .............................................................................................................................25 PIR CONTROLLED LIGHTING .............................................................................................................26 UNIT RELATED ETCI RULES ................................................................................................................28
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Introduction
Welcome to this section of your course which is designed to introduce you the learner, to various types of lamps and light fittings.
Objectives
By the end of this unit you will be able to: Recognise types of lampholder in common use State the power ratings and life expectancy of various lamps Understand the construction and principle of operation of a Tungsten Halogen lamp Install a Tungsten Halogen light fitting Understand the construction and principle of operation of Extra Low Voltage lamps Recognise and use the correct type and rating of electronic transformer Explain the problems associated with Extra-Low Voltage lighting in relation to heat Understand the construction and principle of operation of a fluorescent lamp Install fluorescent light fitting Apply appropriate de-rating factor to switches controlling inductive lighting loads State what is meant by the stroboscopic effect List methods of eliminating the stroboscopic effect Apply appropriate earthing techniques to light fittings and ancilliary gear State how to dispose of lamps and ancilliary gear safely Install lighting circuits controlled by master Off and master On switching Install PIR controlled security lighting Adjust a PIR to provide the required control of a security light fitting
Reasons
Cost effective, efficient, decorative lighting is being installed in all environments nowadays. Knowledge of these lamps and light fittings is necessary from an installation and advice point of view.
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Lamps
The most common types of lamp encountered today are: Filament Lamps, known as GLS lamps. ( General Lighting Service ). Tungsten Halogen Lamps, known as TH lamps Fluorescent Lamps, known as Low Pressure Mercury Vapour lamps sometimes abbreviated to MCF ( M = Mercury, C = Low Pressure, F = Fluorescent ).
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Figure 1 Figure 2 shows a linear double-ended lamp. These have a life expectancy of 2000 Hours and are available in ratings up to 2000 Watts. Cap type is usually R7S. They are frequently used for flood lighting, security lighting and in photocopiers which require a linear light source.
Figure 2
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Figure 4 shows an example of a linear tungsten-halogen floodlight and lamp. Note the springloaded contact, housed in porcelain.
Figure 4.
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These are packaged and sold as Low Voltage items which is of course wrong. In these notes we use the correct term Extra Low Voltage.
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Figure 5 Figure 6 shows a GU5.3 ceramic lampholder complete with 250C leads.
Figure 6
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Figure 7 shows a joint box to accommodate the supply cable to a lighting point, loop cable to next lighting point and feed to luminaire. It features push-in connectors for fast, reliable connections.
Figure 7
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Figure 10
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Fluorescent Lighting
These are the most common of the discharge lamps because they are very efficient and are suitable for internal applications. The lamps are made in a variety of lengths from 150 mm up to 2400 mm ( 8 Watt to 125 Watt.) and are filled with mercury vapour at low pressure. Cap type is G5 or G13. The radiated light is almost invisible but it is converted to visible light by a coating of fluorescent powder on the inner tube surface. By using different combinations of fluorescent powders, it is possible to control the colour of the light produced. White lamps are most efficient, but the appearance of coloured surfaces illuminated by them may be altered ( poor colour rendering ). A high voltage is needed to cause the tube to strike ( discharge ) and there are several methods of providing this voltage. Oxide coated filaments are situated at each end of the fluorescent tube. The resistance of these two filaments should be approximately the same. Discharge takes place when a high voltage is applied between the two filaments located at each end of the tube. Figure 11 illustrates the component parts the fluorescent lamp.
Mercury Vapour Filament Shield Lead Wire Fluorescent Powder Filament
Bi-Pin Cap
Figure 11 Figure 12 illustrates one end of a fluorescent lamp and includes an exploded view of the tungsten wire filament and the filament shield.
Filament Shield
Figure 12
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Starter Electrodes
Filament No.1
Filament No. 2
Ballast
Power factor Correction Capacitor
Circuit Switch
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Figure 13 The filaments, which are coated in oxide, become heated and emit an electron cloud. The tube will be seen to glow at each end. The current which is flowing through the filaments and through the starter causes the neon gas in the starter to glow. The construction of the starter is such that it contains a fixed electrode and a bi-metallic electrode. The heat produced by the neon gas causes the bi-metallic electrode to bend and touch the fixed electrode. See Figure 14.
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Figure 14 Immediately, the glow ceases and cooling takes place, which in turn causes the electrodes to part. This means that the ballast is now open circuited, and it produces a high voltage. This high voltage is applied across the lamp from Filament No.1 to Filament No. 2 and causes it to strike. The starter now has a very low voltage across its electrodes and as a result the neon gas does not glow. The contact remains open. The ballast limits the operating current to a pre-determined value. The ballast is an inductive load and it causes power factor problems. To overcome this, a capacitor is connected as shown in Figure 13. This capacitor has no other function in the circuit. The ceramic disc type capacitor across the contact in the starter is for radio interference supression only. The circuit will continue to function if either one, or both capacitors are removed.
Example:
A 5 Amp switch must only be used to switch a 4 Amp inductive load. 5 x 0.8 = 4 Amps. 4 Amps is the maximum inductive load that should be controlled by this 5 Amp switch.
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Lamp Output
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Time
The stroboscopic effect does not occur with incandescent lamp installations. Incandescent lamp filaments do not cool down fast enough to be affected by the mains cycle supply variation. Examples of the stroboscopic effect can be seen when viewing old movies, where vehicle wheels may appear to be stopped or going in reverse. Flashing lights at discos also illustrate the stroboscopic effect. The stroboscopic effect is also utilised by motor mechanics to set engine timing electronically. A strobe light is directed at the engine crank-shaft timing marks. With the engine running the crank-shaft timing marks appear to be stationary, thus allowing engine ignition timing adjustments to be made. To overcome the problems associated with the stroboscopic effect, where rotating machinery is present, twin lamp fittings can be installed. These twin fittings are wired as a lead-lag circuit in such a manner that the current through the first lamp is out of synchronisation with current through the second lamp. This results in both lamps being extinguished at different time intervals during the AC cycle. High frequency electronic ballasts are used in some fittings. These eliminate the stroboscopic effect as the operating frequency is 30,000 Hz. Local incandescant lamps may also be used to eliminate this problem.
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Figure 16 illustrates the internal wiring of a twin lamp fitting where one lamp is connected in series with a ballast whilst the other lamp is connected in series with a ballast and capacitor. This arrangement helps to eliminate the stroboscopic effect.
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Ballast
Capacitor Lamp 1
Starter
Ballast
Lamp 2
Starter
Figure 16 Figure 17 illustrates how the stroboscopic effect can be overcome with a lighting arrangement in industrial installations having three phase supplies. Adjacent lamps or alternate groups of lamps are connected between different phases and neutral. This arrangement also has the advantage of balancing the lighting load over the three phases and decreases the current flowing in the supply neutral.
L1 L2 L3
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Single Fluorescent Fitting
Group of Lamps
Group of Lamps
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Group of Lamps
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Figure 19 shows compact fluorescent lamps which can directly replace the standard BC incandescent lamp. They are now very popular in domestic situations. The initial cost of the lamp is high. They are slow to reach full brilliance so they are not suitable for situations where they would be switched on and off frequently. A 7 Watt provides the equivalent light output to a 60 Watt incandescent lamp.
Figure 19
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Earthing of Luminaries
It is of the utmost importance that all metallic parts of luminaries are properly earthed. This includes any ancilliary gear which is remote from the fitting itself.
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Grid Switches
Figure 20 shows a one gang and a two gang grid cover plate, one gang and two gang grid plates, single switch box and grid switch. There must be an earth connection fitted between the switch box and grid plate.
Figure 20
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Master Switching
Lighting in public buildings such as hospitals, schools, colleges is often controlled in such a way that a caretaker can lock the lights OFF or ON or leave them under the control of the normal circuit switches. Master switches should be located in an area such as a caretakers / supervisors office, which is not accessible to the public.
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Master On Switching
A master ON switch is used to lock the lights in the ON position. This means that the normal circuit switches cannot switch the lightsOFF. A simple one way switch can be used to perform this function regardless of how the lighting is controlled by the normal circuit switches. It is connected in parallel with the normal circuit switch or switches. Figure 22 shows Two Way plus Master ON control.
Figure 22 In the case of two way or two way and intemediate switching, a master ON switch may be connected in such a way that it shorts out a pair of strappers at either end. This allows for the connection of the master ON switch at either of the two way switches or at any intermediate switch. Figure 23 shows Two Way and Intermediate, plus Master ON control.
Figure 23
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Security Lighting
Security lighting is mainly used to automatically illuminate the approach to a home or garage entrance. This has the advantage of allowing people to gain access without fumbling in the dark. It can be provided by a simple timeswitch. This is only suitable if the lighting is maintained during the hours of darkness. Seasonal changes would of course have to be taken into account. A PIR ( passive infra red ) sensor will provide the same function more economically. The lighting load will only be switched on when required. It does not require seasonal adjustment. It also provides added security by deterring intruders. Security light sensors contain a passive infra red sensor. When exposed to infra-red light its electrical resistance changes. This resistance change is amplified by an electronic circuit. The output of this circuit operates a small relay. The relay in turn switches power to any lamp or lamps connected to the sensor. The curved white plastic screen on the front acts as an optical collector of infra-red light. The screen angles available vary from 90 to 360. The sensor head can be adjusted downwards to reduce the distance scanned. It can also be adjusted from left to right to avoid scanning unwanted areas. Further areas can be avoided by blanking off the plastic screen as required. These units have a number of features. 1. They only react to moving heat. 2. A built in photocell deactivates the unit during daylight hours. This means that the light will only be in operation during hours of darkness. The level of light at which it activates is also adjustable. 3. The time for which the lamp(s) are on is adjustable from approximately 5 seconds to 12 minutes. 4. Some models have a sensitivity adjustment. It helps to minimise nuisance operation by for example cats or dogs. 5. Adjustment of the unit during daylight hours is often facilitated via the control switch ( See Figure 28 ) as follows:- Turn off the supply for approx. 10 seconds and then turn it on again. Adjustment is now possible. 6. The lamp(s) can be locked on as follows:- Turn off the supply for approx.1 second and then turn it on again. This may explain why the lamp(s) are sometimes locked on accidentally. Most units return to normal operation after 8 hours. 7. Return to normal operation is achieved as follows:- Turn off the supply for approx. 5 seconds and then turn it on again. Typical Specifications Power supply Lighting load Detection range Detection angle Adjustable angle 230 Volts AC 50Hz. 1100 Watts Resistive 500 Watts Inductive 10 Metres 180 Horizontal 40 Vertical 90
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Figure 25 Figure 26 shows the symbol used to represent a PIR in these notes.
Figure 26 Figure 27 shows a PIR controlling two lamps in parallel. It is more correct to have a switch in the supply to the PIR. See figure 28.
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PIR with facility to switch off, or allow the PIR control the lighting
Figure 28 The one way switch in the circuit above will allow the PIR control the lighting directly or prevent the lighting from operating. If the PIR has any of the facilities listed under items 5, 6 or 7 on page 25, this switch may be used to activate any of them.
PIR with facility to switch off, switch on or allow the PIR control the lighting
Figure 29 When using a PIR not having the facilities listed under items 5, 6 or 7 on page 25, these switches may be used to provide full control. The lighting may be locked off, on or left under the control of the PIR.
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Extra-low Voltage Lighting Installations Protection against Electric Shock Protection against fire Protection against Overcurrent Isolation and Switching Wiring Systems
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