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Sodium Cut-Off Lanterns

Open And Enclosed Types
85W - 140W Sodium Lamps


P119


Phosware Cut-Off lanterns are designed to give a two-way axial light distribution with the maximum beam from 65° - 70° and a cut-off at 75° - 80° from the downward vertical.

For maximum evenness of illumination a spacing of not more than 90-110 ft. at a mounting height of 25 ft. should be arranged i.e. a spacing height ratio of approxmately 3.5.

The "Cut-Off" type give a glare-free installation with the maximum visibility and illumination on the roadway.

This type is very suitable for the lighting of island sites, for central suspension and is extremely effective for opposite mounting on wide thoroughfares.

The are also suitable for installation on roadways in close proximity to aerodromes as no light is given above the horizontal.

The lantern consists of a one-piece alum-alloy cast Hood, which can be supplied for either Top or Side entry.

The inside of the hood is fitted with two lightly diffused mirror reflectors of a special contour to give the required light distribution.

The enclosed type is fitted with a shallow Perpsex bowl which is hinged and sealed to the main body casting.

The lantern is simple and of robust construction and is easily maintained.

Standard Finish: Exterior, Hammered Metallic Beige; interior, white.

List No. Type For Sodium Lamps(Watts) Entry Overall Dimensions - inches Weight lbs.
Length Width Height
P116 Open 85-140 Top 1"-1¼" B.S.P 26½ 15 10 19
P117 Open 85-140 Side 1¼" B.S.P Plain 26¾ 15 20
P118 Enclosed 85-140 Top 1"-1¼" B.S.P 26½ 16¼ 12½ 22
P119 Enclosed 85-140 Side 1¼" B.S.P Plain 26¾ 16¼ 11 23



Polar Distribution Curves Of P118/9 With 140W Sodium Lamp
Based On The Lamp Output Of 10640 Lumens




Iso-Candle Of P118/9 With 140W Sodium Lamp




Sodium Lamp 85W 140W
Initial Lamp lumens 6460 10640
Average output throughout life 5340 8960
Average output of lantern throughout life of lamp 3500 5830
Light output ratio 65%
Proportion in lower hemisphere 100%
Directional intensity ratio 2.8






Sodium Cut-Off Lanterns

For 200W Linear And 200W SOI/H Sodium Lamps


P131

Phoswre cut-off lanterns Nos. P.130 Top Entry and P.131 Side Entry are designed for use with either the 200 Watt Linear or 200 Watt SOI/H Sodium lamps.

This lantern is particularly suitable, both for lantern output and distribution for mounting at a height of 30 to 35 feet, at a spacing height ratio of from 3 to 3.5, to give an equivalent value of illumination for the Group A.2. This type is very suitable for the ligthing at Roundabouts, for Central Suspension and for opposite mounting on wide thoroughfares.

They are also suitable for installation on roadways in close proximity to aerodromes as no light is given above the horizontal.

The lantern consists of one-piece aluminum-alloy cast hood of elegant shape, fitted with a shallow clear Perspex bowl, which is hinged at teh side, arranged with quick released clips and sealed with a gasket to make the interior dust tight.

The interior is fitted with two lightly diffused mirror reflectors of a special contour to give a maxiumum 2-way intensity at 65° from the downward vertical.

Where used with a 200W Linear lamp, tow cast brackets with Bi-pin holders are fitted at the requisite position for the lamp focus. With the 200W SOI/H lamp a B.C. holder is fitted with a suitable spring suspension.

The interior is also fitted with a terminal block wired with asbestos covered flexible cable, with also an earthing screw.

Standard finish - Exterior Hammered Metallic Beige, Interior white enamelled.

List No. For Sodium Lamps(Watts) Entry Overall Dimensions - inches Weight lbs.
Length Width Height
P130 200W Linear/200W SOI/H Top 1¼" B.S.P 43 15½ 11 31
P131 200W Linear/200W SOI/H Side 6¾" x 1½" B.S.P. 43 15½ 29½



Polar Distribution Curves Of P130/1 With 200W Linear Sodium Lamp
Based On The Average Lamp Output Of 18400 Lumens




Iso-Candle Of P130/1 With 200W Linear Sodium Lamp




Sodium Lamp 200W Linear 200W SOI/H
Nominal initial lumens 20000 21500
Average output throughout life 18400 20000
Average output of lantern throughout life of lamp 12000 13000
Light output ratio 65%
Directional intensity ratio 2.6

To obtain values for the 200W SOI/H lamp multiply readings by 1.1