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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 2
The future ofMaster ‘TL’5Master ‘TL’5in the Arctic Circle
Master ‘TL’5 in aBelgian Abbey
In the six years since T5 was introduced, the Philips Master ‘TL’5 has taken its place
as an industry leader
W E L C O M E
INNOVATION IS A RISKY BUSINESS – and that’s especially true in
the lighting market, where existing standards tend to be
strongly established.
This was the challenge faced by Philips Lighting six years
ago, when we launched the new Master ‘TL’5 linear
fluorescent system on to the lighting market. It was
recognised as a technological breakthrough, but were the
advantages it offered sufficient to overcome the inertia of
using existing product ranges.
The cold facts show that Master ‘TL’5 has been a
triumphant winner, offering such clear benefits that it has in
many cases itself become the new industry standard.
Apart from the substantial energy saving potential,
Master ‘TL’5’s physical qualities have inspired luminaire
manufacturers to create amazing, compact lighting
solutions. In some European countries more than half the
new linear fluorescent installations now use T5.
But even a great product isn’t enough on its own – it
needs ongoing development, support and promotion. At
Philips Lighting we are not only focusing on developing new
lamps and gear for Master ‘TL’5, we are also working hard
to communicate the benefits and
share the best practices that have
helped produce so many satisfied
‘TL’ 5 users over the years.
As the acknowledged technological and thought leader
of the lighting industry, we consider we have a larger
responsibility, beyond simply providing hardware. We need
to support luminaire manufacturers and specifiers, installers
and end users, by delivering clear messages about the
benefits of this unique concept that offers better lighting
solutions, and therefore provides benefits for everyone
involved. Keep reading this and future issues of Philips
Lamps & Gear Magazine, and we’ll keep trying to provide
the facts and inspiration to make your next project shine.
Hendrik van den Boogaard
Managing Director, OEM Lamps Europe
SIX YEARS AFTER THEIR INTRODUCTION, Master ‘TL’5 lamps and gear are being used extensively in a wide
variety of applications, ranging from offices, shops, industry and leisure areas to churches, public buildings
and museums. The combination of miniaturisation and energy efficiency has a widespread appeal and
most luminaire manufacturers have several attractive Master ‘TL’5 product offers in their portfolios.
There is little doubt that Master ‘TL’5 lamps are gaining in popularity all the time since there are
more and more new installations being completed every month.
In this special ‘TL’ edition of the Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine we have pooled together some
projects to give an impression of the variety of applications in which Master ‘TL’5 luminaires are now
used. These projects come from across Europe and demonstrate the extent to which T5 is now
accepted and used. We have included the views of specifiers, OEM’s and end users in this special
edition and we highlight the latest range additions and extensions in both lamps and gear.
Master ‘TL’5 lamps were a Philips innovation, which we believe will become the standard in
fluorescent lighting in the next few years and we will continue to invest in future innovative product
development.
We hope you enjoy this special Master ‘TL’5 edition of the Philips Lamps and Gear Magazine.
Annetta Kelso
Business Segment Manager, OEM Lamps & Gear, Office & Industry
Focusing on Master ‘TL’5
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Contents
Let’s hear from youWe welcome any comments you want to make about this magazine, as well as suggestions for articles. Contact us at:
PHILIPS Lighting BVThe Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine, OEM Lamps Europe, P.O. Box 80020, 5600 JM Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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26 The Toplight effectA new home and design store in Essen uses Toplight ‘TL’5luminaires to create a productive retail setting.
M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D I E S
30 Illuminating a place of worshipNorbertijnen Abbey in Tongerlo, Belgium by BIS Lighting
31 Taking a light approach to learningPforzheim University in Germany by Spectral
32 SUNLUX lights a giantCœur Défense Towers in Paris, France by SUNLUX
33 A new concept for selling luxury carsCornes and Company Limited in Tokyo, Japan
34 A bright space in a high-pressure worldBrummer & Partners in Stockholm, Sweden by Erco
35 An open plan area with individual controlLettre Magazine in Berlin, Germany by Erco
36 Transforming from an industrial to an office spaceJarowskij Sweden AB in Stockholm, Sweden by Erco
O E M L U M I N A I R E S
37 A list of OEM contact numbers who have contributedto this issue of Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine.
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2 From bank to bureau: A Philips Lighting projectEffective use of lighting helps to create a spacious designin a low-ceilinged office building.
4 The view from Whitecroft: T5 flagshipcommands the project horizonsNow that T5 has established its aesthetic and energysaving advantages, lighting manufacturer Whitecroftappraises its growth and future.
8 Reaching a new PLANE of achievement:A Hoffmeister projectHoffmeister’s PLANE luminaire solution plays a major role inan energy-efficient head office.
10 A river of light: A Philips Lighting projectA creative luminaire solution uses regulating gear andLRL 1220 Luxsense detectors to make maximumeconomical use of natural light.
M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 I N D U S T R Y
12 Lighting a lighting factory: A Glamox projectLarge energy savings were made when Glamox switchedthe old industrial lighting in their production plant to new‘TL’5 luminaires.
M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 F E A T U R E
14 Arctic night, Snow light: A Fagerhult projectQuality lighting is essential in the Arctic Circle;Fagerhult shows their expertise at Tromsø’s new ArcticEnvironmental Centre.
I N T E R V I E W
18 Master ‘TL’5 comes of ageRies Vernooij, Product Manager at Philips Lighting, providesan overview of the Philips Lighting Master ‘TL’5 range,presents new products and shows how it provides ‘best ofbreed’ solutions in a variety of applications.
21 How Master ‘TL’5 is conquering theworld of lightingRichard van Heijningen discusses the remarkable successof T5 and looks to the future.
24 DALI meets the challenge in Swiss News Agency“People come first,” says Lighting Designer Rolf Schlachter – he tells how DALI helps create thebest place for them to work in.
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From the outset, the choice for the lighting wassuspended fluorescent luminaires providing a satisfyingcombination of direct and indirect illumination
Frombank to bureauA Philips Lighting projectRedesigning the offices of Schwencke Rosbach Architects, Amsterdam
CHRISTOF SCHWENCKE AND GERARD ROSBACH
entered into partnership in 1988. Their first office
was in the centre of Amsterdam, but in April this
year they relocated to newly renovated premises in
the Metropool building.
Designed by Arthur Staal, the first two floors of
the five-storey building previously housed a branch
of the ABN AMRO bank. The property was divided
into a multitude of small, low-ceilinged offices, and
as such, it presented the new occupants with
something of a challenge when it came to creating
the spacious interior they were looking for.
Consequently, many of the walls have been removed
to provide a top-floor, north-facing work studio,
meeting areas, concentration areas, and secretarial
areas. The main entrance is situated on the ground
floor, with reception desk, a number of meeting
rooms and cell offices.
The LightingThe initial intention was to have a combination of
direct and indirect lighting provided by suspended
luminaires. The uplighting creates an awareness of
the illumination, and also increases the apparent
height of the rather low ceiling. The lighting helps
to create a sense of spaciousness in the various
office areas.
A conscious decision was taken not to employ
workstation lighting, as the level of the general
lighting was designed to be adaptable, providing
well-illuminated workstations that can easily be
relocated within the office space should the need
arise. However, there are a number of lighting
accents on the walls provided by Philips Mini
Mezzo spots.
The suspended luminaire employed throughout
for the general lighting is the Philips TPS 498 model
from the X-tend series. These are wide-beam units,
particularly suitable for use in areas where
reflections in computer monitors must be avoided.
They house the Master ‘TL’5 49W colour 830
tubular fluorescent, whose strong white light in
combination with the white and violet-tinted walls
give the desired greyish colour effect.
The lighting can be dimmed in sections using
wall-mounted manual controls.
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A firm of architects, with experience in unusual assignments,
was put to the test when renovating their own new office accommodation
Artificial lighting forthe workstations isprovided by X-tendluminaires, type TPS498, from PhilipsLighting, housingthe Master ‘TL’549W colour 830tubular fluorescent.
ARCHITECTS: Schwencke Rosbach Architects, Amsterdam.
Partner of ‘Equator European Architects’
LIGHTING DESIGN: Sandra Bos, Project coordination Roeland
van Bijnen, Philips Lighting, The Netherlands together with
Schwencke Rosbach
T5 IS NOW THE LEADERSHIP PRODUCT in the
fluorescent lighting market, enabling the
manufacturer to add value through good design,
and presenting specifiers with real benefits they
can offer clients.
The combination of a slimline 16mm diameter
lamp with highly compact electronic ballasts
provides scope for space-saving design –
particularly beneficial in today’s speculative office
buildings where ceiling heights are seldom over-
generous. We have of course also taken advantage
of the opportunity to produce shallow, more elegant
luminaires, an important consideration when low
ceilings mean that the fixture becomes more
intrusive into the visual environment.
Energy costs the main driver For all its aesthetic benefits, the main demand for
T5 has in fact proved to have been fuelled by energy
effectiveness. The cost of electricity has its ups and
downs, but the general trend of oil and energy
prices looks likely to remain upward, while more
stringent building regulations and legislative issues
such as the climate change levy impose new
concerns for energy use.
This has been demonstrated by our lengthy
exposure in this market, since Whitecroft launched
the Javelin ‘TL’5 range in August 97. We didn’t wait
to see what was going to happen – we helped to
make it happen by being among the first to launch
a standard product. Indeed, our range was
probably the most comprehensive available in the
UK at the time.
Specifiers and end users immediately recognised
that potential energy savings of up to 40%,
compared with equivalent 26mm T8 systems, made
T5 a strong contender – despite its inevitably higher
purchase cost.
It made excellent sense in a wide spread of
applications, especially of course in high quality
commercial interiors. Over the following four years
we’ve seen a wide range of schemes, with most
applications in main office areas.
Technology still advancingThe T5 technology is, naturally, still advancing, with
significant developments both by Whitecroft and
many other manufacturers. Taking advantage of the
energy and aesthetic benefits to be gained, we have
established a full range offer. We have
Now that T5 has established its aesthetic and energy saving
advantages, we ask a leading independent lighting manufacturer
to assess its growth and future in the market.
by Paul Cassidy – Marketing Director at Whitecroft Lighting, UK
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The view from Whitecroft, United Kingdom
T5 flagship commands the project horizons
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BT’s Atlantic Quay building in Glasgow: Productivity can be enhanced if the space is bright and welcoming
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developed and launched a range of more
conventional lighting products to allow the designer
to specify T5 lamps throughout the project.
Luminaires include battens, weather proof
fluorescents and surface modules.
In addition, with the introduction of Vivant, we
are now taking the high ground again in designing a
new optical system specifically around the T5 lamp.
This solves the aesthetic and glare weaknesses in
the current T5 lighting solutions offered by others.
Beyond the brand imageWhatever the situation when T5 came out, when it
was perhaps seen more as a prestige brand leader
rather than a mainstream lighting product, it has
today clearly gone beyond brand image terms – you
simply can’t be in the project sales business without
an offering. Those that have a full T5 offering, and
the technology to support it, are winning.
It has become very important, making up a
significant part of our project sales achieved both in
the UK and in international markets. This has been
achieved largely through a combination of
education and promotion, by Whitecroft and the
other T5 leaders, talking to consultants and end
users. The Vivant development has given us a
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further edge in propagating the T5 story among
architects, and we can then relate this to the overall
T5 benefits package.
Now extending lower down the marketIt’s already clear that the mix of T5 products is
changing and expanding, with the range of
applications reaching down to more day-to-day
schemes, rather than remaining exclusive to high-
spec projects.
We have already launched a step-down range
called Spear. We don’t intend to lead the market
down this route, but we will match it, as it goes that
way. Our main efforts will be in using the
Master ‘TL’5 lamp as a lever to retain a leadership
position in the high-end specification market where
it’s currently well represented.
Overall, however, we don’t see a dramatic
market shift to T5 – apart from other considerations,
the fact that T5 runs only on HF gear must
somewhat slow down the changeover. The fact that
it is not a direct replacement into the same socket,
because it can’t use switchstart gear, and has a
different lampholder, is an obvious barrier to
wholesale conversion.
In the new building market, however, changeover
has been rapid.
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Fruits of partnershipUp until now, our T5 products have been primarily
replacements for the TC-L/PLL specification
products. Vivant now extends the range by making
the architectural product more accessible, through
increased efficiency and affordable pricing.
Many of these developments have come from
our partnership programme with Philips Lighting
Lamps and Gear, which is our sole supplier of T5
lamps and gear. We elected to go with Philips early
on, because they were already the leaders: they
were the first to have Master ‘TL’5 available, and
we’ve subsequently had no reason to change.
Peter Copsey, our Operations Director, has
developed a supplier partnership program that has
served us well over the last 5 or 6 years, and we
have had a formal partnership for the last two years.
Partnership means a wider range of business
interaction as well as a competitive cost structure
through economies of scale, backed by service and
powerful technology.
Future of T5
For all these developments, however, it looks to
be a fair while before T5 stops being seen as a
high-spec product and becomes the day-to-day
industry standard.
With a high volume of 4 x 18W T8 luminaires
being sold for less than £25, it would take
government incentives to move this section of the
market. T5 lamps remain more sensitive than the
industry standard 26mm lamp, and need to be
integrated with care if the optimum performance is
to be achieved.
That’s a key consideration for the professional
lighting specifier. As specification luminaire
manufacturers, we must continue to remind our
customers of the risks taken by not demanding to
see full proof of the luminaire performance before
they specify. They should also consider the technical
capabilities we offer to ensure they give their clients
the performance they’re looking for.
Javelin luminaires in Virgin Atlantic
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Reaching a new
PLANEof achievement:
A Hoffmeister project
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The innovative PLANE luminaire from Hoffmeister
provides the ideal lighting solution for the energy efficient
Sparkasse Münster head office building
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THE NEW HEAD OFFICE of the Sparkasse Münster,
which opened in July 2001, is very much a building
of our times. Striking as its clear geometric design
and terracotta façade are, this is much more than a
matter of pure aesthetics. The main focus of the
6-storey building is on the energy-saving
construction. The double façade allows daylight to
enter the building whilst also ensuring pleasant
ventilation and, together with the ceiling cooling
system, creates a natural air-conditioning that keeps
the building’s energy consumption very low.
The building’s design, by Professor Dieter
Baumewerd, a Münster-based architect, also aims
to reflect Sparkasse’s values and vision, to show
that it is an open, reliable organisation, in touch with
the people.
Lighting to match the idealWith a total floor area of 12,900 m2, the Sparkasse
Münster head office will accommodate around
500 employees – the board of management, the
administrative department and the central
customer services.
A new suspended luminaire has been designed
especially for this building in accordance with the
building’s energy saving theme. The PLANE luminaire,
which offers a high degree of functionality, economy
and aesthetics, is the result of co-operation between
Hoffmeister Leuchten GmbH, the architect Professor
Baumewerd and, for the lighting design, the
A.W. Eversmann design office in Münster.
Creating an efficient and pleasant workplaceThe parallels between the lighting design and the
building design are unmistakable: the sleek design
reflects the modern technology incorporated in the
high energy saving T5 fluorescent lamps. The light
quality of the PLANE luminaire means it is not just
efficient workplace lighting, it also helps create a
pleasant atmosphere.
The slim luminaire housing emits both direct and
indirect light. The luminaire’s sophisticated reflector
system gives it one of the features of the
DARKLIGHT – it provides glare-free workplace
lighting. Its light output ratio of 75% is outstanding
for a luminaire of this size.
The two 49W lamps are connected to
dimmable High Frequency control gear. This is
suitable for application in building management
systems and adjusts the intensity of the light in
accordance with the brightness of the incident
daylight. The aim is for the whole building to use
energy efficiently and PLANE ensures that
the lighting installation contributes significantly
to this objective.
Since November of last year more than 1,000
luminaire units have been supplied by the Münster-
based electrical wholesaler Gautzsch GmbH & Co.
for the individual stages of the building. These units
have been installed by the Heikes installation
company, which is also based in Münster.
The development of the PLANE luminaire is an
outstanding example of the way in which
collaboration between architects, designers and
manufacturers can produce outstanding results that
benefit all parties – and the environment.
The aestheticallyappealing PLANEsuspendedluminaire fromHoffmeisterprovides pleasant,glare-free workplacelighting with anoutstanding lightoutput ratio.
The 6-storey head office building of theSparkasse Münster is designed tomaximise energy savings. Extensive useis made of natural light, while aninnovative air cooling system keepsenergy consumption low. The PLANEluminaire, which offers a high degree offunctionality, economy and aesthetics,was developed especially for thisproject and contributes to the building’senergy saving theme.
Three Rivers Housing Association Office Development, Durham, EnglandThis office lighting solution is flexible, economical
and adapts itself to fluctuations of the daylight level
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A river of lig
THIS NEW PURPOSE-BUILT OFFICE DEVELOPMENT houses the head
office of the Housing Association in the North East of England.
Taking its name from the three major rivers in the area, the
Tyne, the Tees and the Wear, around 100-150 employees work
from this building.
The office building has been designed with two distinct
parts. One half is a large open plan office with a curved roof,
sloping from a height of 8m down to 3m at the lowest point.
The other half of the building has been constructed in two levels
where there are a number of smaller cell offices.
The LightingThe lighting solution for this new office building had to be
energy efficient and also complement the modern design of
the building.
The cascading ceiling posed a particular design problem
for the lighting of the open plan office area because of the
need to ensure a uniform lighting level, coupled with the
requirement that the luminaires should be suspended at equal
distances from the ceiling.
Three rows of Philips TPS 672 luminaires were
suspended at 3m, 5.5m and 7.5m above the floor. These
luminaires allow different types of Master ‘TL’5 lamps to be
fitted. At the lower level one
35W lamp was used in each
luminaire and at the higher levels
one of 49W. This ensured a uniform lighting
level in the office and made sure that it was possible to
employ visually identical luminaires.
A further feature of the sloping ceiling is a high-level south
facing roof-light, allowing natural light to wash over the ceiling
down into the open plan office. Because of the varying levels of
daylight entering the building via the roof-light and windows, the
lighting system had to be able to respond to this.
When the daylight level is low, the use of lighting controls
allows the artificial lighting to emulate its effect. Because of the
high input of natural light, regulating gear and LRL1220
Luxsense detectors were used in selected luminaires.
Recessed luminaires, Philips TBS133, were installed in the
smaller cell offices and controlled by the Occuswitch,
LRM1050, enabling the user to control the lighting level
according to the amount of daylight entering the room. This
system also provides automatic presence detection and auto
switch-off when staff leave the office.
Ancillary areas were fitted with Europa 2 recessed downlights
using two 18W compact fluorescent PL-C lamps.
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ght A Philips Lighting project
The office building has been designed in two halves: a large open plan office with a curved sloping roof and a section on two levels containing a number of cell offices.
ARCHITECT: Chris Perkin, Ryder Co., Newcastle-upon-Tyne
CONSULTANT LIGHTING ENGINEER: Brian Watts,
WSP Consulting, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
LIGHTING DESIGN: Alan Nicholson, Philips Lighting, UK
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: NG Bailey
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The existing lighting systemThe lighting system consisted of an open industrial
fitting with an aluminium reflector. This contained
3 x 80W T12 tubes. The system was installed in
1970, when the new value was measured at
approx. 1,100 lux. Only approx. 70% of the system
was working, either due to faulty tubes or defective
components in the fitting. The reflective property of
the aluminium reflectors had dropped by approx.
35% (measured values) due to soiling.
The lighting in the walking zones was not ideally
located. Several of the fittings contained no lights.
Power consumption (old system)
225 (3 x 85W phase-compensated)65,475 kW (when whole system is working)
Average usage is defined as approx. 3,850 hours per annum.
Annual consumption252,079 kWh, when the whole system is working176,455 kWh, when approx. 70% of the systemis working
The proposed lighting systemThe new lighting system consists of an open industrial fitting with an
aluminium reflector. Half of the building is fitted with 2 x 58W T8
tubes, and the other half with 2 x 49W T5 tubes. The section with
the 2 x 58W fittings was located on the three rows nearest the
window. These fittings used dimmable HF Regulating ballasts which
were controlled centrally by a daylight sensor. They were
programmed so that the row nearest the window was controlled
separately, with a greater degree of dimming than the two other rows.
The fittings chosen were model UN12. If necessary, these can
use different kinds of dimmers. A glass cover can also be fitted
subsequently, which minimises the light deterioration due to
dirt. Lighting in the walking zone was moved. Light distribution
was improved.
Power consumption (new system)
112 (2 x 58W HF ballasts for dimming)112 (2 x 49W HF ballasts)
The installed effect in the new system is 23.41 kW
Average usage is defined as 3,850 hours per annum
Annual consumption of new system, without control: 90,120 kWh
Expected saving with daylight control: 35% in row 1; 20% in rows 2 and 3.
Annual consumption with daylight control: 76,803 kWh
A project to investigate the working and financial implications of renovating the 30 year old
lighting system at the Glamox Fabrikker AS factory in Molde, Norway, for the assembly and
packing of light fittings. By Knut Marius Fosse, Product Laboratory
The main activity in the Eastern Hall at Glamox Fabrikker AS is the final assembly and packing of lightfittings. Management initiated a project to identify the potential for improvement, in terms of the workingenvironment and finance, from the renovation of a 30-year-old lighting system. Savings were to includeboth energy consumption and other operations. The aim was also to investigate whether the workingenvironment and efficiency were affected by the installation of a new lighting system.
Lighting a luminaire factory
A Glamox Lighting project
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ConclusionIt is as yet too early to draw the final conclusions from this
project. However, if we just look at the financial key figures,
the project reveals that industrial premises with relatively long
working hours (> ten hours per day) have a relatively short
payback period for this type of investment. The payback
period varies from 4-5 years. This includes the whole
investment, including fitting costs. The largest variable is the
local cost of energy.
If we bear in mind the fact that a 30 year-old lighting system
is at the end of its life span, and will incur significant
maintenance costs. For this reason, it is worth taking a look at
the payback period for an additional investment in fittings with
HF ballasts and control of the system, compared to a
conventional solution. These investments will pay for themselves
in 3-4 years, depending to some degree on hours of work,
compared with renovation using more conventional fittings
without HF ballasts or controls.
Lighting measurements also indicate that this can also
generate a significant gain in the form of a better working
environment and higher efficiency. Contrast conditions are
tripled, the light level increases by 15-20% and the problem of
glare is more than halved.
Power consumption
Power consumption was calculated bymeasuring the consumption by one fittingand multiplying this by the number offittings in the system. The usage is basedon values for 1999.
Annual consumption before renovation:252,079 kWh
Annual consumption after renovation:76,803 kWh
Saving182,276 kWh
With a price per kilowatt-hour of NOK 0.5,this represents an annual saving of: NOK 91,138 ( 11,400)
Other activities
Other operating costs relating to a lightingsystem are mainly the replacement of lightsources and possibly igniters. However, a30-year-old lighting system can also beexpected to generate operating costs, as aresult of electrical components failing.
The labour costs involved in replacingfluorescent tubes can be consideredidentical, on the basis of a combinedchange once a year.
All together, the savings in other operatingareas would be approximately NOK 11,616( 1,454)
Investments
In this instance we have only consideredinvestments in the actual lighting system.This does not include fitting costs. Theprices stated here are standard projectprices for quantities greater than 200.
UNI2 T5 249 HF SYM NOK 820
UNI2 258 HFD (PC-ECON) SYM NOK 988
DSI-TLC control unit NOK 1,260
DSI-LSD daylight sensor NOK 720
The total investment is thus: 820 x 112 + 988 x 112 + 2 x 1,260 + 2 x 720= NOK 206,456 ( 25,840)
Financial key figures Figures calculated in Norwegian Kroner (NOK)
Payback periods
If we only consider the investment in the lighting system, we havea payback period of 2.6 years. This is based on an energy cost ofNOK 0.5/kWh. The installation costs are of course in addition to this.
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NO, THERE ARE NO POLAR BEARS on the streets, but
the town’s businesses are happy to decorate their
entrances with stuffed white bears. Tromsø lies 750
kilometres north of the Arctic circle and is therefore a
natural starting point for worldwide Arctic research.
But there’s more. The university, regional
hospital, flourishing tourist industry and a hectic
nightlife – not least during the summer months when
people take the Norwegian Coastal Voyage to come
and see the midnight sun.
And then there is of course Fagerhult. Knut-Erik
Gundersen manages Fagerhults Belysning’s most
northerly office – his area of responsibility extends all
the way up to Svalbard.
The office is relatively new. Stein O. Karlsen has
been operating in Finnsnes, 200 kilometres south of
Tromsø, for many years. The two work closely
together, and are now working with the Arctic
Environmental Centre.
King Harald opened the centre in a grand
ceremony on 1 December 1998, rendering
Tromsø a centre for Arctic research in Europe.
At the same time, the centre is part of Norwegian
regional politics that has engendered huge
national recognition.
Planning began in 1993 when the Norwegian
Parliament decided to move the existing Arctic
Environmental Institute from Oslo to Tromsø.
The Arctic Institute has a history that dates back
to 1906 with the first scientific expedition to Svalbard
– it owns an excellent collection of books and
documents from a whole century of Arctic research.
Tromsø was considered a better geographic
starting point for the institute’s research and
expeditions and the project gave rise to the
possibility of integrating further institutions that
operate in this field.
Arctic nightSnow lightA Fagerhult project
Quality lighting is essential in the Arctic Circle at Tromsø’s new
Arctic Environmental Centre in Norway
In November, the sun no longer appears on the horizon. Darkness lastsuntil the end of January, only occasionally relieved by the flashingnorthern lights. In the northern Norwegian town of Tromsø, artificial lightis a necessity in order to be able to live and work. The lighting for the newArctic Environmental Centre has been planned with special care.
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“The snow reflects the timid sun during the winter months, but when the light then returns it completely dominates the landscape
for several intense summer months.”
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Today, the Arctic Environmental Centre is the
collective name for a number of institutions, state-
owned as well as private, in fields such as marine
research, air and environmental issues, geology and
culture preservation. The Arctic Institute plays a key
role, taking on responsibility for research,
environmental monitoring and mapping in the Arctic,
Antarctic and the Barents region.
The Arctic Environmental Centre stretches over
15,000 sq.m. with offices, laboratories, libraries,
lecture theatres and conference facilities. Fagerhults
Belysning is the main supplier of internal as well as
external luminaires.
The post luminaire Crosslight illuminates the
courtyard, whilst the bollard luminaire, Lots, follows
the buildings down towards the quay and boats. The
buildings have many glass surfaces, creating an
impressive view into the building, and if you stand
outside at dusk you cannot fail to see how the
suspended Loop light tube float through the building.
Apollo vies for attention in the glass corner
rooms facing the courtyard, accentuated by walls
painted in vibrant red, lilac and orange. The general
lighting fixtures inside the building, for example in the
dining room, library, hall and conference rooms, are
mostly Pleiad with compact light source 2x26W.
The Fagerhult principle “a luminaire for every
workplace” is applied in the office in varying forms:
each office is equipped with two suspended Loop
T5 fitted either individually or mounted on strips.
“The architect chose Loop because it was so
well designed – a request which he made early on.
The customer also wanted to ensure that the user
could regulate the light himself, and this can certainly
be done with a three-tube Loop with direct/indirect
light distribution. They got the T5 luminaire’s energy-
saving function into the bargain,” says Knut.
The office lighting is also complemented by an
Estrad downlight outside, whilst the laboratories
have been equipped with another T5 luminaire –
Apollo with indirect light. Smaller workspaces are lit
by recessed Multilume Beta.
Polaria lies very close – an interactive
exhibition centre with alluringly playful architecture
and exciting displays.
Polaria is situated next to the Arctic
Environmental Centre – a stranded iceberg which
seems to have been washed in from the sea off
Tromsø. The overturned icebergs are a stylized
image of nature, explains Sten, which describes the
North Pole’s drift ice, which is packed together by
storms and then broken into pieces.
The Polaria exhibition is run by a foundation
hoping to attract the public’s interest. It certainly
seems to be on its way to success.
The exhibition opened in May 1998, and by the
end of the year 60,000 visitors had visited the ice
block. The lighting is mostly concentrated on general
spaces such as the entrance (Estrad suspended
downlights), cinema (recessed Pleiad) and
exhibitions (Art Zoom spotlights).
Each visit begins with a panoramic film about
Svalbard by Ivo Caprino. Afterwards, it’s time to go
for a walk in the North Pole. The wind whines,
snowflakes whirl and the Northern Lights blaze.
Darkness reigns here.
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Then it is time to become acquainted with the
curious seals in the huge pool. Many of the sea’s
wealth of species are represented in the many
aquariums – pastel-pink long-fingered anemones,
King crabs and the oh-so-ugly but extremely delicate
lumpfish. Only the polar bears are conspicuous by
their absence – if you want to see live polar bears in
their home environment, then a trip to the North Pole
is your only chance.
The Polaria interactive exhibition centre looks likea smashed iceberg. In the foreground, Lots bollardfrom Fagerhults Belysning. Arctic Environmental Centre
and PolariaA suspended light tube luminaire, Loop Honeycomb 3x28W T5,
alternatively Apollo, have been mounted for general lighting in
each office. The corridors have recessed downlights, Pleiad
Compact, in the ceiling.
The laboratories are equipped with suspended light tube
luminaires with Apollo T5 uplights.
Pleiad Compact downlights are used in the auditorium, dining
halls and conference rooms. The system has been adapted for
light regulation.
The lighting in Polaria comprises mainly general lighting,
Estrad, complemented by special lighting comprising low-voltage
halogen and induction lamps.
Combilume Beta, Indulux and Allround are also used in the
project. All luminaires with light tubes have been equipped with
HF-components.
Lots bollards and Cross light posts are used outside.
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Master ‘TL’5comes of ageIn an interview with Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine, Ries Vernooij,
Product Manager at Philips Lighting, provides an overview of the
Philips Lighting Master ‘TL’5 range, presents new products and shows
how it provides ‘best of breed’ solutions in a variety of applications.
L&G: Could you tell us something aboutthe design objective for the Master ‘TL’5 lampsand the benefits they offer?
Ries Vernooij: Master ‘TL’5 lamps were designed to
combine maximum energy efficiency with
miniaturisation. The maximum efficiency is achieved by
high frequency operation and an optimised lumen
curve, which reaches its peak at 35°C. With its slim
16mm diameter, dramatic reductions in luminaire size
are possible. The high frequency operation also
ensures full dimmability and comfort for the user.
Ries Vernooij, Product Manager, Philips Lighting
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RV: Then there are High Output lamps – 16mm diameter lamps designed for
maximum light output and good energy efficiency. High output lamps are especially
suitable for areas where high lux levels are needed or where there are high ceilings,
such as in shops or industry. They are frequently used in pendant luminaires and fittings
with direct/ indirect optics, wallwashers and shelf lighting.
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Type Length Lumen output * Colour temperature Efficacy (top lumens) (feet) (25°C) lm K lm/W
HE 14w/80 2 1200 2700, 3000, 3500, 964000, 6500
HE 21w/80 3 1900 2700, 3000, 3500, 1004000, 6500
HE 28w/80 4 2600 2700, 3000, 3500, 1044000, 6500
HE 35w/80 5 3300 2700, 3000, 3500, 1044000, 6500
* For RA 3000/3500 /4000K
L&G: What options are available to the lighting designer/specifierwithin the Master ‘TL’5 range?
RV: Under the Master ‘TL’5 umbrella there are a number different types of lamps
available, each designed to provide the optimum solution in a specific application.
There are High Efficiency lamps – 16mm lamps, designed for maximum
energy efficiency and good light output. These are ideal for use in offices, schools,
hospitals, hotels, low ceiling applications, industry etc.
Master ‘TL’5 High Efficiency
‘TL’5 Circular
Type Length Lumen output * Colour temperature Efficacy (top lumens) (feet) (25°C) lm K lm/W
HO 24w/80 2 1750 2700, 3000, 4000, 896500
HO 39w/80 3 3100 2700, 3000, 3500, 924000, 6500
HO 54w/80 4 4450 2700, 3000, 4000, 936500
HO 49w/80 5 4300 2700, 3000, 4000, 956500
HO 80w/80 5 6150 3000, 4000, 6500 88
* For RA 3000/3500 /4000K
‘TL’5 High Efficiency
Master ‘TL’5 High Output
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L&G: Tell us about the Master ‘TL’5 Circular lamps
RV: Master ‘TL’5 Circular lamps are 16mm fluorescent lamps with a circular
shape and all the ‘TL’5 benefits. Their slim tube dimensions allow extremely flat
circular luminaires to be created, which blend unobtrusively into an interior
décor. They are especially suited for wall mounted luminaires in corridors,
receptions, lobbies and in suspended uplighting. Until recently they were only
available in 22W and 40W. Now Philips Lighting is introducing new higher
wattage versions in 55W and 60W. The new full range comprises:
With the existing and planned extensions and developments within the
Master ‘TL’5 range Philips Lighting is establishing its dominance in this sector
even more strongly. Working closely with our partners the results will be even
more innovative luminaire solutions, to the benefit of OEMs, designers,
specifiers and end-users.
L&G: What about new ‘TL’5 products?
RV: ‘TL’5 Colour 90 is the latest addition to the ‘TL’5 lamps range to be
introduced in Autumn 2001. The colour 90 ‘TL’5 lamps will have a colour
rendering of greater than RA=90 and will be available in 2, 4 and 5 ft HO (High
Output) versions in two colour temperatures, 4000K and 6500K. Lamps with a
colour rendering greater than RA=90 are particularly suited for use in areas where
colour rendering is critical, such as hospital treatment rooms, dermatology rooms,
operating theatres, mortuaries, autopsy rooms, printing rooms, jewellery
manufacturing, hairdressing, colour inspection processes, art rooms in schools,
etc. The products are available in box sizes of 15.
Type Diameter Lumen output Colour temperature Efficacy(mm) lm K lm/W
C 22w/80 230 1800 2700, 3000, 4000 81
C 40w/80 305 3300 2700, 3000, 4000 83
C 55w/80 305 4200 2700, 3000, 4000 76
C 60w/80 379 5000 2700, 3000, 4000 83
Type Length Lumen output Colour temperature Efficacy (top lumens) (feet) (25°C) lm K lm/W
HO 24w/90 2 1400 4000 71
HO 24w/90 2 1300 6500 67
HO 54w/90 4 3550 4000 75
HO 54w/90 4 3400 6500 71
HO 49w/90 5 3450 4000 79
HO 49w/90 5 3300 6500 75
‘TL’5 Colour 90
Master ‘TL’5 Circular
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“SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION SIX YEARS AGO, Master ‘TL’5 has enjoyed
rapid growth. Already in Europe, approximately 35% of all new
lighting installations equipped with electronic ballasts use Master
‘TL’5. In Scandinavian countries this percentage is even higher, at
around 60%.
“In the market we see a growing trend towards the purchase
of lighting systems with features such as presence detection,
dimming and daylight control. We believe that Master ‘TL’5 is the
growth product for fluorescent luminaires. The combination of the
Master ‘TL’5 with HF electronic ballasts offers great energy
savings, optimal lighting quality, and small dimensions, allowing
the development of new miniaturised luminaire designs. The
development of electronic ballasts has also kept pace with this
trend towards miniaturisation, and this will continue in future. The
programmed start, the a-control concept (in HF-Regulator ‘TL’5)
and the cut-off principle (in HF-Performer ‘TL’5) applied in the
Philips range of HF electronic ballasts means that these systems
have well controlled lighting performance, longer lamp lifetimes
and ballasts with energy savings of 25%, which increases even
more with the use of lighting control systems. As the use of
lighting control systems is growing, the greater part of our
innovation capacity is directed towards new and improved
developments of HF electronic ballasts for Master ‘TL’5.
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How Master ‘TL’5is conquering the world oflinear fluorescent lighting
Richard van Heijningen is Senior Product Manager
at the Philips Lighting European headquarters of
the electronic control gear business in Oss,
the Netherlands. Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine
spoke to him about the success story of Master ‘TL’5.
Richard van Heijningen,Senior Product Manager, Philips Lighting
Allied to developments such asthe use of HF electronic ballasts,the qualities of Master ‘TL’5 aremaking it a world-beater. In theEuropean market for linearfluorescent lamps it has achieved35% market penetration, and up to60% in Scandinavian countries.New miniaturised luminairedesigns provide well-controlledlighting performance, longerlifetimes of the lamps andballasts, with energy savings of25% or more with the use ofcontrol systems.
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Benefits of HF ballasts for Master ‘TL’5
Slim width–just 30 mm This offers attractive designopportunities for luminaires of verylimited width and depth.
Programmed start This smooth ignition principle for thelamps allows the use of controlsystems, such as presence detection,daylight control and dimming, to beapplied, ensuring an optimal lifetimeof the lamps.
Wide variety No matter which Master ‘TL’5 lamp isspecified, an electronic ballast solutionis available both in standard HF-Performer and dimmable HF-Regulator for 1-10V as well as DALI controlled.
Energy and therefore All HF-Performer ballasts have ancost savings energy efficiency index of A2 (except
3/4 lamps versions which are A3)HF-Regulator falls under the A1 index.The electronic circuitry, plus high lampefficacy, results in minimal energyconsumption (with Master ‘TL’5 HE) and therefore low watts/square metre,high light output per unit lamp length,requiring fewer luminaires(Master ‘TL’5 HO).
a-Control concept This concept fitted in the HF-Regulatorrange guarantees perfect lamp operationin dimmed and full-output conditions.
Smart Power IC This IC included in both the (Integrated Circuit) HF-Regulator and Performer ballasts
ensures the same lighting level,regardless of mains voltage variations.This is especially important in thosecountries where the mains supply isnot stable.
Cut-off principle This principle used in the HF-Performerrange improves the thermal balance ofthe entire lamp/ballast system,protecting lamp electrodes andenhancing energy efficiency.
Features Benefits
“The protocol of 1-10V or digital system
interface is still used but we are seeing an
increasing trend toward the use of the DALI
protocol (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface).
This protocol is the perfect bridge between the
ballast and lighting controllers, allowing every single
luminaire to be addressable and therefore
controlled individually. Modern lamp/control gear
systems will make more and more use of this. This
is a first step towards the future, where the controls
functionality, now applied in separate controls
component in the ceiling or luminaire, will be
integrated in the ballast itself.”
Van Heijningen concludes: “Look around you, in
this conference room (the venue for the interview) it
is now the middle of the day, yet we can use
lighting to create whatever atmosphere or mood we
require. Creating the right atmosphere, producing
the right mood or feeling in users of the room, that’s
what it’s all about. With our range of HF electronic
ballasts for Master ‘TL’5 we are convinced that we
will support the market and increase even further
the number of applications using new designs of
Master ‘TL’5 luminaires.”
Six years ago Philips was the first supplier of a
wide range of fixed output as well as dimmable
ballasts. Now our range is completed with a broad
range of HF electronic ballasts to be used with DALI
control systems.
With the strong growth and the increased
number of customers for Master ‘TL’5 HF electronic
control gear, we needed to increase production
capacity. In June we opened an ultra-high-tech
modern production facility in Pila, Poland. Using
state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, this
facility produces millions of ballasts under the most
stringent quality control. The Polish city of Pila is
now the biggest “lighting city” in the world. With six
Philips Lighting factories and 4000 employees,
some 300 million products are coming out of the
factories each year, ranging from TL lamps to HF
electronic control gear. Philips has already invested
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HF-Regulator for Master ‘TL’5 HE lamps, 1-10V operation
One-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Two-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Three and four lamp versions for 14W Master ‘TL’5
HF-Regulator for Master ‘TL’5 HO lamps, 1-10V operation
One-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54, 80W
Two-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54W
HF-Regulator for Master ‘TL’5 HE lamps, DALI operation
One-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Two-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Three and four lamp versions for 14W Master ‘TL’5
HF-Regulator for Master ‘TL’5 HO lamps, DALI operation
One-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54W
Two-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54W
HF-Performer for Master ‘TL’5 HE lamps
One-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Two-lamp versions for 14, 21, 28, 35W
Three-lamp versions for 14W Master ‘TL’5
Four-lamp version for 14W Master ‘TL’5
HF-Performer for Master ‘TL’5 HE lamps
Multiwatt versions
One-lamp versions for 21 and 28 and 35W
Two-lamp versions for 21 and 28 and 35W
HF-Performer for Master ‘TL’5 HO lamps
One-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54, 80W
Two-lamp versions for 24, 39, 49, 54W
HF-Performer for Master ‘TL’5 Circular lamps
One lamp versions for 22 and 40W
168 million in this Central European city. In the
coming years more extension of the production
facilities is planned, to further strengthen our
position in the market.
Amongst the HF electronic product ranges
produced in Pila are the HF-Performer and
The headquartersof the newPhilips LightingElectronics factoryin Pila, Poland.
HF-Regulator for Master ‘TL’5. The HF-Performer
range is used in luminaires where fixed
(non-regulated) lighting levels are needed. The
HF-Regulator can be used with controls systems
for dimming. These products are the heart of the
electronic luminaire and offer many benefits.
HF ballast range
DALI is offering lighting designers a whole range of
exciting new possibilities. The innovative lighting
designer, Rolf Schlachter of the Licht-Projekt
Company in Bern, Switzerland, was asked to
design a lighting solution for the renovated open-
plan offices of the Swiss News Agency Schweizer
Depeschenagentur AG (SDA).
The solution needed to be flexible and energy
saving, as well as providing pleasant, effective
lighting for the working environment. The low
ceiling height and restricted ceiling void available
for recessing the luminaires were also factors that
had to be taken into account.
In response to the challenge, 261 ‘TL’5 luminaires
manufactured by Siteco were fitted with Philips
HF-Regulator DALI 2x14W ‘TL’5 electronic ballasts
and Philips Trios DALI controllers were chosen to
pilot the installation.
In an interview with Markus Christen of Philips
Lighting, Mr. Schlachter explains how DALI fulfilled
the customer’s requirements by offering the
greatest flexibility at the lowest cost, required the
least amount of installation work and also
provided potential for future expansion.
Markus Christen: Mr. Schlachter, how didyou set about fulfilling the requirements ofthis project?Rolf Schlachter: First of all, it is important to fully
understand the customers’ requirements. People
must come first. In this particular open plan office
there are people working in various groups more or
less around the clock. Most of the tasks are
carried out on computer monitors. The lighting
therefore had to be comfortable for the users, but
also energy efficient due to the long burning hours.
We also had to take the low ceiling voids in the
building into account.
In an interview with Markus Christen of Philips AG Lighting Switzerland, lighting
designer Rolf Schlachter describes how DALI helped the Licht-Projekt Company
meet the rigorous lighting requirements of a modern open plan office.
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Swiss News Agency -Master ‘TL’5 luminaire
from Siteco
in Swiss News Agency‘TL’5 luminaires therefore seemed the ideal solution, due to
their high energy efficiency, good quality lighting and their
shallow recessed height. The low ceiling height meant that a
uniform lighting level of 400 lux was ideal and this was
achieved by using twin 14W ‘TL’5 luminaires.
MC: Why did you opt for a lighting controls system?RS: We wanted to enhance the comfort of the people working
in the office by building in the opportunity for dimming and
personal control of the lighting. Energy saving was also an
important factor in this decision.
MC: Why did you choose DALI?RS: We wanted the flexibility to be able to change the
individual luminaires in the future if an office reorganisation
meant a change of the use of the working space.
I was already aware of 1-10V dimming solutions. Since the
customer wanted the system to be flexible, we analysed
different lighting control concepts, including Bus systems. DALI
provided the greatest flexibility at the lowest cost and required
the least amount of installation work. DALI also has the
advantage that it can be expanded in the future, which means
that it is possible to make changes to the controller without
having to change the luminaires.
MC: How easy was the installation of theDALI system?RS: When we came to install it, we found the system was
simple and easy to put into operation.
MC: How satisfied is the customer withthe installation?RS: The lighting installation fulfils his requirements completely
and he is delighted with the energy savings achieved.
These amount to 30% compared with the energy costs of
the old installation.
MC: Would you recommend the DALI systemto others?RS: Yes, without a doubt. It is very versatile and the
cost/benefit analysis is very convincing. I would certainly not
hesitate to use it again.
What is DALI?DALI, the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface is
a European Lighting Industry approved standard
for controlling electronic ballasts via a digital
control system. In essence it offers flexible, cost
effective room lighting control, reducing the costs
of installation and allowing the lighting to be
interfaced with building management systems.
DALI is based on individually addressable
ballasts, with switching and dimming functions,
activated via a control wire. This means
luminaires on the same circuit can be controlled
independently. And when the function or
inhabitants of an area change, then the individual
luminaires can be simply reconfigured, without
costly wiring alterations.
16 Trios DALI boxes installed onsite.
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• For previous DALI articles featured in thismagazine, please seewww.eur.lighting.philips.com under Lamps & Gear Magazine.
• To order the DALI Specification Guide orDALI System Information brochure, pleasefill in the registration form in this magazineand return it.
• Or contact your local Philips Lighting Office,shown on the back cover of this magazine.
For more information on DALI, visit the DALI website at www.agdali.com
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Toplight effect
The
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At 40,000 sq.m. the new ‘Weltstadt Kröger’ store in Essen,Germany is one of Europe’s largest home design centres.Lighting manufacturer Toplight supplied luminaires throughoutthe store, designed to emphasise the theme of “grandeurand openness”. The installation uses a range of Philipstechnologies for both general and accent lighting, includingCDM-T, CDM-TP, SDW-T and Master ‘TL’5, as well asPhilips fibre optics and Philips HF control gear.
How lighting manufacturers Toplight have been helping Weltstadt Kröger
maximise the impact of their stunning new Essen store
IT’S TAKEN OVER A CENTURY – but the town of Essen has now
got a major new ‘Weltstadt Kröger’ store! In March 2000, after
115 years in the home design and furniture market, ‘Weltstadt
Kröger’ opened in Essen. The presence of this impressive
store, with over 40,000 sq.m. of retail space, has significantly
added to the attractions of Essen, the metropolis of the Ruhr
region. Situated on the B224 in the centre of the city, this
clever example of architectural expertise is one of Europe’s
largest home design centres.
Grandeur and openness feature in the design produced by
the Steinmann architectural office in this innovative and striking
building. These were also the features that the lighting
manufacturer Toplight was asked to emphasise in order to
create the desired effect.
The impressive entrance hall, which is also the showpiece
of the entire complex, is illuminated by a number of different
lighting solutions. The direct light is created by 70W and 150W
downlights that incorporate CDM-TP technology. Toplight also
developed special luminaires that use Philips Master ‘TL’5
lamps to provide the necessary indirect light. This is all
controlled by Philips HF electronics – an integrated system that
adds the perfect finishing touch to the entire system. Philips
fibre optics has also been installed to give the ceiling that little
bit more character in the evening.
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In addition, a different approach was taken to the lighting for
each of the individual zones in the building. In the bedroom
department Toplight chose plexi clocks fitted with SDW-T 100W
because of the homely light colour that is appropriate for this
environment. The plexi reflector in turn creates a modern look.
Box set-ups in which a complete room is simulated are
illuminated perfectly using downlights with pyramidal reflector
technology to provide the basic lighting and the necessary
accents. Depending on the layout and the type of furniture,
CDM-TP is used for the more modern environments or SDW-T
for the more classical set-ups.
XXL is a department where the emphasis is on everything
being trendy and youthful, and calls for a correspondingly trendy
look to be created by the lighting. Real theatre spotlights
converted to take CDM-T 70W proved the most suitable
solution to provide the necessary accents, whilst luminaires
fitted with Master ‘TL’5 lamps with low-glare louvres ensure
discreet general lighting.
Kröger decided at a fairly early stage to also include a ‘cash
& carry’ department where an enormous range of decorative
articles is on sale. This is an open area in which a high level of
general lighting is required, making it the ideal place to use
wide-angle WHL luminaires fitted with SDW-T 100W lamps.
A different approach was taken to the lighting for each of theindividual zones in the building.
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Illuminating a place of worship
BIS LIGHTING: Norbertijnen Abbey in Tongerlo, Belgium
< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Interior church lighting, Belgium
An innovative use of T5 is to be found in the
Norbertijnen Abbey in Tongerlo, Belgium.
The interior has a combination of general and
accent lighting, using Master ‘TL’5 and CDM-R on
an electronic switching system. 4 x 35W Master
‘TL’5 lamps are to be found in each of the luminaires
hanging vertically from the walls, shielded behind
sandblasted perspex. Incorporated in the special
‘TL’5 luminaire are CDM-R lamps in the top and
bottom for accent and uplighting.
PROJECT: Norbertijnen Abdij (Abbey)
church lighting;
Norbertijnen Abdij, Abdijstraat 40,
2260 Tongerlo
PERSON RESPONSIBLE:
Jeroen De Cuyper (provisionally)
ARCHITECT:
Philippe Depotter
Architectenbureau Bressers B.V.B.A.
Hoogstraat 27
9000 Gent
Tel. 09/225.94.54
LIGHTING MANUFACTURER:
BIS Lighting N.V.
Jetsesteenweg 409
1090 Jette (Brussels)
WEBSITE: www.bislighting.be
E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Inner lighting of the
church, general lighting and accent
lighting.
GENERAL: Middle and side aisles and choir
ACCENT: Altar and dome
CHURCH EQUIPMENT: Pendulum fitting with
2x2 Master ‘TL’5 lamps of 35W with
sandblasted perspex covering for
general lighting.
Below and above in-built CDM-R lamp
of 35 or 70W of 10 or 30º as applicable.
Equipment hung in the dome between
main and side aisles and in a circle of 8
fittings of equipment above the altar.
CHOIR EQUIPMENT: Wall fittings with 2‘TL’5
lamps of 35W with sandblasted perspex
covering for general lighting.
Below and above in-built CDM-R lamp
of 35 or 70W of 10 or 30º as applicable.
Execution with electronic
switching apparatus.
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The words "university library and lecture hall" too
often trigger memories of dark, gloomy halls of
learning. The library and lecture hall of the
Pforzheim University of Applied Science, Design,
Technology and Economics provides a very different
learning environment.
A spacious, entirely glass foyer leads the way into
the very light and transparent library. As the students
consult their books, they can rest their eyes on
views of the countryside around Pforzheim from
almost anywhere in the building.
The lighting had to be consistent with this
transparent design. Using modular luminaires and
spiral louvres, an exceptionally light, appealing
solution was created.
In the lecture hall a very effective lighting level has
been generated by a combination of ceiling washers
and environmental luminaires for direct lighting.
SPECTRAL: Pforzheim University in Germany
Taking a light approach to learning
< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > University library/ lecture hall, Germany
ARCHITECTURE: Design and construction
management Klein Breucha
Planungsgesellschaft mbH Dipl.-Ing.
Freie Architekten, Stuttgart
ELECTRICAL DESIGN: Staatliches Hochbauamt
Pforzheim and Ing.Büro VDE Jergler
Rheinstetten
LIGHTING DESIGN: TOP Lichtplaner
Tomaschewski und Partner, Karlsruhe
C A S E S T U D Y
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< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Interior office lighting, France
SUNLUX: Cœur Défense Towers at La Défense, Paris
The Cœur Défense towers are the latest additions
to the buildings on the La Défense site. Located
west of Paris, the site has the largest concentration
of business buildings in the Paris region.
Together, the three towers provide some
180,000 sq.m. of office space. Particular attention
has been given to the provision of lighting for these
offices. The luminaires for private offices in the
towers were developed by SUNLUX (France),
making use of the latest developments in
component and materials technology.
The combination of lighting specialist’s expertise and
the resources and skills of the luminaire
manufacturer has produced a highly innovative and
efficient luminaire. The "double parabolic" optical
system is very small (just 75mm x 50mm) and the
use of 99.99% pure noble aluminium helps optimise
the luminous output of the luminaire, which at 0.77
is exceptional for a luminaire rated as B category in
the French classification system.
The installation comprises over 20,000 luminaires
with 1x28W Master ‘TL’5, 10,000 luminaires with
1x14W Master ‘TL’5 and 10,000 luminaires
with 1x21W Master ‘TL’5.
Master ‘TL’5 helps light a giant
When you visit people’s houses in Japan you will find
that their living rooms are brightly lit by cool white
fluorescent lamps, they believe that warmer colours
are not as desirable. At night, city streets are
illuminated by neon advertising and vending
machines, which have become a fixture of modern
life. Fluorescent lamps have become an essential
part of daily life in Japan.
However, most of the fluorescent lamps used in
Japan are the domestically produced T10 or T9
types, which are replaced by T8 HF in new
installation in the current trends. Philips introduced
its highly advanced Master ‘TL’5 lamp in 1998.
Cornes and Company Limited, a prestigious car
showroom in central Tokyo, is the Japanese importer
of top-end luxury European cars such as Ferrari and
Rolls-Royce. Cornes opened their new showroom in
May this year.
Master ‘TL’5 was chosen by young lighting designer
Hiroyasu Shoji who wanted to give the new
showroom a different feel to the traditionally brightly
lit showrooms of Japan. “Under the usual lighting,”
Shoji said, “the cars are too brightly lit. The
reflections make it difficult to see the form and
natural colours of the cars. For these luxury cars,
though, I wanted to produce an effect that would
show off the beauty of their forms, as if they were
parked under natural sunlight on a tree-lined street.
It is also important to show off the true colour of the
paint-work. Using indirect lighting from Master ‘TL’5
lamps achieved the effect I was looking for.” This is
an excellent example of how Philips innovative
lighting technology can meet the demanding
requirements of specific end users.
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< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Car showroom, Japan
Cornes and Company Limited, Tokyo
A new concept for a Tokyo luxury auto showroom
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In the offices of the Stockholm-based investment
company Brummer & Partners many employees
invest foreign funds in a very efficient way. The
company’s broker offices appear plain but not
impersonal. It was important that bright and
economical general lighting was installed here.
In addition, there was a need for glare-free direct
lighting of the desk areas so that people could work
at the computers. The architects and lighting
designers from Dynamo Stockholm Architekter
ensured this by installing ERCO Opton direct/indirect
luminaires fitted with Master ‘TL’ 5 54W fluorescent
lamps. This created an ergonomic, tailor-made
lighting installation that provides appropriate lighting
for almost every task.
< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Investment banking office, Sweden
ERCO: Brummer & Partners, Stockholm
A bright space in a high-pressure world
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The editorial offices of the “Lettre” cultural magazine, located in an old building in Berlin,
focus on providing excellent working conditions for the employees. It is here that articles
recently written by authors from all over the world are compiled to produce a cosmopolitan
and enjoyable magazine. Glass walls divide the open-plan office into two areas, each of which
accommodate between 10 and 12 people. The large windows allow daylight to enter the room.
The lighting that has been installed in this open-plan office is ERCO Opton direct/indirect lighting
with 1 x or 2 x Master ‘TL’5 54W. The combination of desk lighting and general room lighting
means that the lighting level can be adjusted optimally at each desk.
< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Magazine publishing house, Germany
ERCO: Lettre Magazine, Berlin
An open plan office with individual lighting control
The Jarowksij production company is one of the
largest independent film producers in Scandinavia.
The open-plan offices are located in what was once
an industrial hall. Below the open ceiling there are
pipes and a steel framework that form a finely
meshed network. The architects and lighting
designers from Koncept AB, Stockholm, integrated
ERCO T5-lighting elements fitted with Master ‘TL’5
28W or 54W fluorescent lamps into this network.
The reduced dimensions make this lighting system
an unobtrusive detail that fits in perfectly with the
industrial architecture.
< M A S T E R ‘ T L ’ 5 C A S E S T U D Y > Film production company, Sweden
ERCO: Jarowksij Sweden AB,Stockholm
A Swedish firm transformsfrom industrial to office
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O E M L U M I N A I R E S
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A list of OEM contact numbers who have contributed
to this issue of Philips Lamps & Gear Magazine.
Philips LightingThe Netherlands
Philips Nederland B.V.
Licht O.E.M.
Boschdijk 525
Postbus 90050
5600 PB Eindhoven
Tel: +31 40 27 83110
Fax: +31 40 27 82273
United Kingdom
Philips Lighting
The Philips Centre
420-430 London Road
Croydon, Surrey CR9 3QR
Tel: +44 20 8665 6655
Fax: +44 20 8683 2953
SITECOBeleuchtungstechnik GmbH
Ohmstrasse 50
D-83301 Traunreut
Germany
Tel: +49 8669 33 1
Fax: +49 8669 33 397
Hoffmeister LeuchtenGmbH & CoAm Neuen Haus 4-10
D-58507 Lüedenscheid
Germany
Tel: +49 2351 1590
Fax: +49 2351 159328
Glamox ASABirger Hatlebakks vei 15
N-6405 Molde
Norway
Tel: +47 71 24 60 00
Fax: +47 71 24 60 01
FagerhultFagerhult Belysning A.B
SE-56680 Habo
Sweden
Tel: +46 36 10 85 00
Fax: +46 36 10 87 70
Whitecroft Lighting Ltd.Burlington Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire OL7 0AX
England
Tel: +44 8705 087 087
Fax: +44 8705 084 210
Fax: +44 161 331 5855
FA ToplightNederweg 12
8870 Izegem
Belgium
Tel: +32 5 131 4450
Fax: +32 5 131 3581
BIS Lighting N.V.Jetsesteenweg 409
1090 Jette (Brussel)
Belgium
Tel: +32 2 421 3970
Fax: +32 2 425 9504
SpectralBoetzinger Str. 31
79111 Freiburg
Germany
Tel: +49 761 45242 0
Fax: +49 761 45242 52
SUNLUXRue Verte
63118 Cebazat
France
Tel: +33 4 73 25 84 00
Fax: +33 4 73 24 80 00
Erco Leuchten GmbHBrockhauser Weg 80-82
58507 Lüedenscheid
Germany
Tel: +49 2351 5510
Fax: +49 02351 551 400
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