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Gamma One on 2560 steel column


atlas gamma one
vertical fluorescent lantern


Appearance, elegance and slim modern lines are the dominant feature of this lantern. With its all-round distribution of light, its main use will be for lighting avenues, promenades, ornamental gardens and those streets which are the object of particular civic pride.


Specification


Special Features. In this lantern the plastic diffuser and cap are manufacturered as one piece which stands on a small ring gasket at its lower end. By means of a large clamping screw, which passed thorugh a gland attached to the cap, the diffuser is tightened down on to the gasket, thus virtually achieving an hermetic seal. In this way, no attention is needed between tube changes - an infrequent operation with the long, reliable life of an ATLAS fluorescnet tube.

The Gamma One lantern incorporates quick start control gear (except the PF capacitor) for four 5 ft. tubes.



Materials. The diffuser is manufactured from opal plastic sheet, the cap being of the same material but coloured and cemented to it. The base is a substantial casting of corrosion-resisting aluminium silicon alloy.



Finish. The diffuser and cap are treated with an anti-static compound. The base is "Bonderite" processed and stove enamelled grey.



Installation. The Gamma One lantern requires a spigot 3" in diameter by 5" long which is gripped by three 3/8" B.S.W. set screws in the base.



Lamps. Four ATLAS 5ft. 80W White Tubes or ATLAS Low-Temperature Tubes.



Catalogue Number.
PVD/Q 4080.T




Polar diagram of Gamma One lantern for a total tube light output of 18,560 lumens.
Technical Data

Atlas fluorescent lamps:4 x 5ft. 80W White
Average light output throughout life:18650 lumens
Light output ratio:0.74
Light output ratio below horizontal:0.38
Light output ratio above horizontal:0.36
Light output below horizontal:7053 lumens
Light output per 100 linear feet of footway at:    
    100 ft. spacing7053 lumens
    120 ft. spacing5878 lumens
Total circuit rating:400 watts
Overall length:72ins. 182.8cms.
Overall diameter:16¾ins. 42.54cms.
Total Weight:67lbs. 30.39kg.