Specification Sheet for Philips MasterClass InstantFit T8 LED Tube
Technical specifications and performance data for the Philips MasterClass InstantFit T8 LED Tube. Includes dimensions, operating conditions, compatibility, and photometric information.
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The Philips MasterClass InstantFit T8 is a UL Type A LED lamp designed for simple, lamp-for-lamp replacement. It is compatible with over 200 ballasts and drivers, providing flicker-free performance and energy savings. This document serves as a technical specification sheet for the 13T8 model.
Product Overview
The MasterClass InstantFit T8 features a shatter-prevention polycarbonate lens and is designed for high-quality, comfortable lighting. It offers a long average lifetime of 70,000 hours and can be paired with Advance TLED drivers to create a Type C system for additional energy savings.
Technical Specifications
- Lighting Technology: LED
- Cap-Base: G13 (Medium Bi-Pin Fluorescent)
- Luminous Flux: 2,000 lm
- Color Temperature: 3500 K (835)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 80
- Beam Angle: 180 degrees
- Nominal Lifetime: 70,000 hours
- Switching Cycle: 50,000
Operating Conditions
- Ambient Temperature Range: -20°C to 45°C
- T-Case Maximum: 40°C
- Voltage: 120-277, 347 V
- Power Consumption: 13 W
- Dimmable: Only with specific dimmers
- Closed Luminaires: Suitable for use in closed luminaires
Dimensions and Compatibility
The product length is 1,200 mm. It is designed as a direct replacement for standard T8 fluorescent tubes. The lamp is RoHS compliant and meets DLC Standard energy certifications.
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Common problems
The lamp is dimmable only when used with specific compatible dimmers.
Ensure the existing ballast or driver is compatible; the lamp is proven to work with over 200 ballasts and drivers.
Before use
- Verify that the existing luminaire is suitable for T8 LED tubes.
- Check that the ambient temperature is within the -20°C to 45°C range.
- Confirm the ballast type is compatible with UL Type A lamps.
- Ensure the dimmer (if used) is on the list of specific compatible dimmers.
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