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philips full range | lanterns




philulex n.a.
Lantern not used in the UK. For town-centre lighting. A "globe-band fitting" which, owing to the screening effect of the opalescent glass, the light emerging in a lateral direction (angle from the vertical) is just sufficient to keep facades illuminated. The brightness of the globe causes very little glare as a large portion of the visual field remains light and the mean brightness is fairly high. Used thorough Belgium in town centres in the 1930s.
n.a. 300W GLS
BC Top Entry No Gear 1936 Paper





philulex n.d.
Lantern not used in the UK. For traffic thoroughfare lighting. Screened concentraing reflector. Used where "dazzle" (glare) is a very influential factor (dark sky, much lower brightness of road surface). The screened light source has been used throughout Belgium in the 1930s on remote traffic routes and arterial roads.
n.d. ???W GLS
BC Top Entry No Gear 1936 Paper
1939 Journal





philulex ???.
Lantern not used in the UK. Introduced in 1936. For town-centre lighting. Prompted by the development of the first MB lamp. Used with a tungsten filament lamp to create a blended mercury light for use in town centres. The MB lamp is small enough to be used with a 150-200W GLS lamp in a "globe band fitting." The lantern was designed to replace the n.a. lamps; moreover the GLS lamp can be part-night and extingushed during the night. Designed as a "globe-band fitting" which, owing to the screening effect of the opalescent glass, the light emerging in a lateral direction (angle from the vertical) is just sufficient to keep facades illuminated. The brightness of the globe causes very little glare as a large portion of the visual field remains light and the mean brightness is fairly high. Used thorough Belgium in town centres from 1936s onwards.
??? 150-200W GLS and 80W MBF
BC and 3BC Top Entry No Gear 1936 Paper





philulex sora
Lantern not used by public lighting authorities in the UK. First low pressure sodium lantern. Used for some private installations. Described as a dispersive reflector.
sora 140W SO/H
BC Top Entry No Gear 1936 Paper
1939 Journal





philulex k.r.a.
Lantern not used by public lighting authorities in the UK.
kra ???
??? Top Entry No Gear 1939 Journal


philulex n.r.
Lantern not used by public lighting authorities in the UK.
nr ???
??? Top Entry No Gear 1939 Journal


MA3
250NSS00 250W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250NSS05 250W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400NSS00 400W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400NSS05 400W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250NCS00 250W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250NCS05 250W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400NCS00 400W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400NCS05 400W SON
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250PSS00 250W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250PSS05 250W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400PSS00 400W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400PSS05 400W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250PCS00 250W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
250PCS05 250W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400PCS00 400W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
400PCS05 400W MBF/U
GES Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue


ma4
135XCSG0 135W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s Catalogue
135XCSG5 135W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s Catalogue
MA5
135XSS00 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
135XSS05 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA5C
135XCS00 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
135XCS05 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA6
180XSS00 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
180XSS05 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA6C
180XCS00 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
180XCS05 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA9
90XSS00 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
90XSS05 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA9C
90XCS00 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
90XCS05 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA30
Complies with: BS 1788 and BS 4533

For Group 'A' road lighting and area lighting including motorways, highways, secondary roads, area lighting, security lighting, factory perimeter lightng and garage forcourts. Offers a choice of MBF/U or SON. Can be adjusted for either semi cut-off light distribution or cut-off light distribution by simple adjustment of lampholder position and mirrors. Optical system uses highly polished side reflectors, made from super purity aluminium alloy, chemcially brightened and anodised. For use with remote gear. Has a lightweight aluminium canopy, stove-enamelled white inside and outside. Spigot entry made from die-cast aluminium alloy, 42mm diameter, 100mm long. The one-piece acrylic bowl is attached with stainless steel clips. Gasket made from neoprene ensures dust and weatherproof seal to IP23. Lanterns prewired with heat resistant cables to terminal block and GES lampholder with separate cable clamp. Can accept a NEMA socket or two-part photocell if required. DLOR of 0.75. Length of 730mm and depth of 310mm.

MA30 250W, 400W MBF/U
150W, 250W, 400W SON
GES
GES
Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MA30*1 250W, 400W MBF/U
150W, 250W, 400W SON
GES
GES
Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
ma50
Winner: Design Council Award 1975
Complies with: BS 1788, BS 4533: Part 2: Section 2.7: 1976 and CIE 12
IP23

Introduced in 1974 for modern motorways and major roads. Designed to be similar to existing (European) MA SOX range. Part of a family of lanterns with 90W, 135W and 180W versions. Unique optics provide both 'semi cut-off' and 'cut-off' distriubtion. Has a DLOR of 0.74 (cut-off) and 0.75 (semi cut-off). (A simple adjustment of lampholder and lamp support bracket provides the two distibutions). Lantern comprises of three interchangeable modules (injection moulded acrylic prismatic bowl, glass fibre re-inforced polyester (GRP) canopy and spigot entry) which minimises stock of spares and provides greater visible uniformity on lighting schemes. Spigot allows side-entry mounting on 42/48mm o.d. spigots 100mm long. Spigot entry can also include optional integral hinged gear shoe providing a gear-in-head capacity. Hinged gear shoe can be released from safety catches for complete replacement. Electrical connections made by plug and socket and integral gear version incorporates replaceable cartridge fuse. Module construction offers easier installation, maintenance and lower maintenance stock. GRP canopy formed by special pressing method giving smooth surface, and prevents inherent stresses from forming in the canopy during construction. GRP canopy is self-coloured white and includes an additive to improve UV resistance. Light in weight, resistant to chemical and weather influences and will not discolour. Lamp compartment is housed in canopy module separate from control gear module; a specification requirement now in force in many countries for motorway lighting. All internal wiring is heat resistant. Low profile canopy with low drag to minimise the windage area and so reduce the stress on the column. Acceptable to the Department of the Environment. Can also be fitted with optional 3-pin twist one-part photocell. Length is 1066mm or 1249mm with gear shoe.

135XDS00 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
135XDS00*1 135W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
135XDSG0 135W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
135XDSG0*1 135W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
ma60
Winner: Design Council Award 1975
Complies with: BS 1788, BS 4533: Part 2: Section 2.7: 1976 and CIE 12
IP23

Introduced in 1974 for modern motorways and major roads. Designed to be similar to existing (European) MA SOX range. Part of a family of lanterns with 90W, 135W and 180W versions. Unique optics provide both 'semi cut-off' and 'cut-off' distriubtion. Has a DLOR of 0.74 (cut-off) and 0.75 (semi cut-off). (A simple adjustment of lampholder and lamp support bracket provides the two distibutions). Lantern comprises of three interchangeable modules (injection moulded acrylic prismatic bowl, glass fibre re-inforced polyester (GRP) canopy and spigot entry) which minimises stock of spares and provides greater visible uniformity on lighting schemes. Spigot allows side-entry mounting on 42/48mm o.d. spigots 100mm long. Spigot entry can also include optional integral hinged gear shoe providing a gear-in-head capacity. Hinged gear shoe can be released from safety catches for complete replacement. Electrical connections made by plug and socket and integral gear version incorporates replaceable cartridge fuse. Module construction offers easier installation, maintenance and lower maintenance stock. GRP canopy formed by special pressing method giving smooth surface, and prevents inherent stresses from forming in the canopy during construction. GRP canopy is self-coloured white and includes an additive to improve UV resistance. Light in weight, resistant to chemical and weather influences and will not discolour. Lamp compartment is housed in canopy module separate from control gear module; a specification requirement now in force in many countries for motorway lighting. All internal wiring is heat resistant. Low profile canopy with low drag to minimise the windage area and so reduce the stress on the column. Acceptable to the Department of the Environment. Can also be fitted with optional 3-pin twist one-part photocell. Length is 1411mm or 1594mm with gear shoe.

180XDS00 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
180XDS00*1 180W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
180XDSG0 180W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
180XDSG0*1 180W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
ma90
Winner: Design Council Award 1975
Complies with: BS 1788, BS 4533: Part 2: Section 2.7: 1976 and CIE 12
IP23

Introduced in 1974 for modern motorways and major roads. Designed to be similar to existing (European) MA SOX range. Part of a family of lanterns with 90W, 135W and 180W versions. Unique optics provide both 'semi cut-off' and 'cut-off' distriubtion. Has a DLOR of 0.74 (cut-off) and 0.75 (semi cut-off). (A simple adjustment of lampholder and lamp support bracket provides the two distibutions). Lantern comprises of three interchangeable modules (injection moulded acrylic prismatic bowl, glass fibre re-inforced polyester (GRP) canopy and spigot entry) which minimises stock of spares and provides greater visible uniformity on lighting schemes. Spigot allows side-entry mounting on 42/48mm o.d. spigots 100mm long. Spigot entry can also include optional integral hinged gear shoe providing a gear-in-head capacity. Hinged gear shoe can be released from safety catches for complete replacement. Electrical connections made by plug and socket and integral gear version incorporates replaceable cartridge fuse. Module construction offers easier installation, maintenance and lower maintenance stock. GRP canopy formed by special pressing method giving smooth surface, and prevents inherent stresses from forming in the canopy during construction. GRP canopy is self-coloured white and includes an additive to improve UV resistance. Light in weight, resistant to chemical and weather influences and will not discolour. Lamp compartment is housed in canopy module separate from control gear module; a specification requirement now in force in many countries for motorway lighting. All internal wiring is heat resistant. Low profile canopy with low drag to minimise the windage area and so reduce the stress on the column. Acceptable to the Department of the Environment. Can also be fitted with optional 3-pin twist one-part photocell. Length is 819mm or 1002mm with gear shoe.

90XDS00 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
90XDS00*1 90W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
90XDSG0 90W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
90XDSG0*1 90W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
MI5
35XBS00 35W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
35XBS05 35W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MI5
35XBSG0 35W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
35XBSG5 35W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
MI7
35XBTG0 35-55W SOX
BC Top Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
35XBTG5 35-55W SOX
BC Top Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
55XBTG0 35-55W SOX
BC Top Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
55XBTG5 35-55W SOX
BC Top Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
MI8
Complies with: BS 5489 Part 3 for Class B5/6 luminaires and CP 1004 Part 3

Used for the lighting of minor roads, security lighting, residential lighting, car parks, hotel forecourts, shopping precincts and railway stations. Made from corrision-resistant die-cast aluminium body primed with zinc chromate and stove-enamelled grey outside, white inside. Acrylic refractor bowl injection-moulded to close tolerances ensures effective light control. Fitted with stainless steel hinges and the bowl is easily removed for cleaing. Gasket is made from durable, resilient gasket made from distortion-resistant, close-cell plastic foam, and prevents dust and water entering. Side entry mounted with entry for 76mm 1in BSP plain barrel spigot. An ignitor circuit for low loss control gear may be fitted instead of the conventional auto leakage transformer. Available with or without NEMA socket. Rigidly mounted BC lampholder and lamp support maintains correct light distribution.

055XBSOO 55W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
1970s catalogue
055XBSOO*1 55W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
1970s catalogue
MI8
Complies with: BS 5489 Part 3 for Class B5/6 luminaires and CP 1004 Part 3

Used for the lighting of minor roads, security lighting, residential lighting, car parks, hotel forecourts, shopping precincts and railway stations. Made from corrision-resistant die-cast aluminium body primed with zinc chromate and stove-enamelled grey outside, white inside. Acrylic refractor bowl injection-moulded to close tolerances ensures effective light control. Fitted with stainless steel hinges and the bowl is easily removed for cleaing. Gasket is made from durable, resilient gasket made from distortion-resistant, close-cell plastic foam, and prevents dust and water entering. Side entry mounted with entry for 76mm 1in BSP plain barrel spigot. Integral control gear fitted to an internal stove-enamelled steel tray, hinged at the spigot end. An ignitor circuit for low loss control gear may be fitted instead of the conventional auto leakage transformer. Available with or without NEMA socket. Rigidly mounted BC lampholder and lamp support maintains correct light distribution.

055XBSGO 55W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
1970s catalogue
055XBSGO*1 35-55W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
1970s catalogue
MI50
Used for the lighting of minor roads, security lighting, residential lighting, car parks, hotel forecourts, shopping precincts and railway stations. Made from corrision-resistant die-cast aluminium body. Bowl made from vandal resistant material. Bowl clips are made from stainless steel and the gear tray is pre-coated sheet steel. Spigot entry accepts 34 mm O.D. spigot. Also available fitted with a NEMA socket. Available with or without integral control gear. The integral control gear uses an ignitor.
MI 50-OO 35W SOX
BC Side Entry No Gear 1970s catalogue
MI 50-GO 35W SOX
BC Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
MO40
250PCTG0 250W MBF/U
GES Soffit Gear 1970s catalogue
400PCTG0 400W MBF/U
GES Soffit Gear 1970s catalogue
700PCTG0 700W MBF/U
GES Soffit Gear 1970s catalogue
250NCTG0 250W SON
GES Soffit Gear 1970s catalogue
400NCTG0 400W SON
GES Soffit Gear 1970s catalogue


MO62
135XAAG5 135W SOX
BC Catenary Gear 1970s catalogue
MU4
80PNBG0 80W MBF/U
3BC Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
125PNBG0 125W MBF/U
3BC Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
MU6
35XDB00 35W SOX
BC Post Top No Gear 1970s catalogue
35XDB05 35W SOX
BC Post Top No Gear 1970s catalogue
125XDB00 200W GLS
80-125W MBF/U
160W MBTF
BC
3BC
BC
Post Top No Gear 1970s catalogue
125XDB00 200W GLS
80-125W MBF/U
160W MBTF
BC
3BC
BC
Post Top No Gear 1970s catalogue


MU8
80PDBG00+S 80W-125 MBF/U
ES Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
MU8
80PDBG00+E 80W-125 MBF/U
ES Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
MU8
80PDBG00+H 80W-125 MBF/U
ES Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
MU8
80PDBG00+L 80W-125 MBF/U
ES Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
HGS201
Complies with: CIE semi cut-off and CIE cut-off

For Group 'A' road lighting, secondary roads, factory perimeters, security, car parks and shopping precincts. For side or bottom-entry mounting with mast-entry piece made from non-corrosive aluminium. All lanterns fitted with integral control gear. Lampholder adjustable to give CIE semi cut-off or CIE cut-off light distribution. High-purity aluminium anodised reflectors easily adjustable to give different toe-in angles of 5, 10, 15 and 20° towards road axis. Made from lightweight glass fibre reinforced polyester housing. All exposed parts made of stainless steel. Bowl made from clear transparent acrylic. Lantern has the Degree of Protection IP23.

HGS 201/250 250W MBF/U
GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
HGS 201/400 400W MBF/U
GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
SGS 201/250 250W SON
GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
SGS 201/400 400W SON
GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
HGS / XGS / SGS
Complies with: BS 4533

For Group B road lighting, residental lighting, security lighting, car parks, hotel forecourts, shopping precincts, railway stations and site lighting. Manufactured from plastric materials, have integral control gear, and offer dual mounting facilities. Family of lanterns designed for use with 125W MBF/U, 35W SOX and 70W SON - the lantern housing is identical in each type but the reflector system and/or control gear is changed. Made from strong, lightweight glass-fibre reinforced polyester canopys with vandal-resistant polycarbonate bowls. Dual mounting bracket provides the option of bottom entry or side entry mounting. Super high purity aluminium reflectors ensure high reflectivity and light output ratio. Available with optional NEMA socket for photocell control. Degree of Protection IP 23.

HGS 201/125 125W MBF/U
BC Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
HGS 201/125*1 125W MBF/U
BC Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
XGS 201/035 35W SOX
BC Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
XGS 201/035*1 35W SOX BC Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
SGS 201/070 70W SON
ES Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
SGS 201/070*1 70W SON ES Top Entry / Side Entry Gear 1970s catalogue
SRP013
Complies with: CIE cut-off

High-mast lantern. For main roads, squares and motorway interchanges. Aluminium lantern with integral control gear for two 250W or 400W SON or SON/T lamps, or for two 400W MBI lamps. Fits either side-entry mast arms or vertical-entry mast heads. Die-cast aluminium canopy, stove enamelled white inside and grey outside. Fitted witha clear acrylic bowl, sealed to the canopy with a gasket to render the lantern resistant to ingress by rain and dust. All exposed ferrous parts made from stainless steel. Has high-purity aluminium reflectors to provide highly efficient lighting with good beam conrtol. Maximum intensity of cut-off at 55°. Toe-in angle &20deg; towards road axis.

SRP 013 + 250W SON 2 x 250W SON
2 x GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
SRP 013 + 400W SON 2 x 400W SON
2 x GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue
SRP 013 + 400W MBI 2 x 400W SON
2 x GES Side Entry/Post Top Gear 1970s catalogue