DATA SHEET

Biax T & T/E

with Amalgam

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES

Ultra compact energy saving CFL lamps with the

new, innovative triple-tube design give an ideal
light source for small fixtures and downlighters.
Biax T allow more compact designs with the
same lumen output as Biax D lamps. Or, they can
be used to gain higher lumen output from existing
designs.
The Biax T lamps are electrically
interchangeable with Biax D lamps. The
wattages available are 13W through 26W for
Biax T lamps. Light output ranges between
900 and 1710.
The Biax T 2-pin lamps are for use with an
external,conventional (magnetic) ballast, and they
are not suitable for use in dimming circuits.

The Biax T/E lamps are electrically

interchangeable with Biax D/E lamps. The
wattages available are 13W through
42W for Biax T/E lamps. Light output ranges
between 900 and 3200 lumens.
The Biax T/E lamps with a 4-pin electrical
connection and without an internal starter are
designed for high-frequency electronic ballasts.
Biax T/E 13W, 18W and 26W lamps can also be
used with a conventional 50Hz ballast and starter.
The use of separate electronic ballasts makes them
suitable for almost every kind of energy supply:
high and low voltages, accumulators, batteries,
solar cells and systems that can be dimmed.

Fits inside most luminaires

Same light output in any burning position
Up to 80% energy savings
Lasts 10x longer than standard incandescent lamps
High colour rendering index Ra = 82
Full range of colour temperatures 2700, 3000,
3500, 4000
4-pin lamps may be used with dimmable electronic
gears
2-pin lamps with built-in starters and capacitors for
standard applications

APPLICATIONS

outdoor luminaires
closed luminaires
post lighting, downlighting
table lamps
residential
offices
hotels/motels/restaurants
corridor lighting, wall scones
industrial and retails

The Amalgam technology makes the Biax T &

T/E lamps suitable for use in any burning position
with same light out-put. They can be used in
closed luminaires and outdoor applications too
without significant light loss. See Graph A.
Please see separate data sheet on Biax T/E 32 &
42W lamps.

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Biax T & T/E Lamps

Biax T & T/E 13W, 18W, 26W

Biax T & T/E compact fluorescent lamps

13W, 18W, 26W

LAMP LIFE
Graph B

Rated Average Life for Biax T & T/E lamps is

10000 hours (switching cycle: 3 Hrs: 165 Mins
ON/15 Mins OFF). See Graph B.

LUMEN MAINTENANCE
Lumen Maintenance curve presented for Biax T &
T/E lamps is based on lumen readings in a
photometric sphere under laboratory conditions, in
cap up position. In actual use, lumen output is a
function of burning hours and lamp operating watts
throughout life. See Graph C.
Graph C

LIFE VERSUS FREQUENCY OF

SWITCHING
For impact on life of alternative switching cycles
refer to the Graph D. For applications where a fast
switching cycle is required it is possible to minimise
the effect of switching on lamp life with the use of a
suitable electronic gear with a 4-pin lamp.

EFFECTS OF SUPPLY VOLTAGE

VARIATIONS ON LAMP PERFORMANCE
Graph D

Graph E

Biax T & T/E lamps (except the 32W, 42W) are

suitable for supplies in the range 220V to 250V,
50/60Hz for appropriately rated series choke
(reactor) ballasts. Supplies outside this range require
a transformer (conventional, high reactance or
CWA) to ensure correct lamp operation. Lamps start
and operate at 10% below the rated supply voltage
when the correct control gear is used. However, in
order to maximize lamp survival, lumen
maintenance and colour uniformity the supply
voltage and ballast design voltage should be within
3%. Supply variations of 5% are permissible for
short periods only. This may be achieved by
measuring mean supply voltage at the installation
and selecting ballasts with appropriate settings. See
Graph E.

LUMINOUS INTENSITY DISTRIBUTION

The Luminous Intensity Distribution curve shows
the horizontal light intensity of Biax T & T/E
lamps. See Graph F.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
The Mercury content of the Biax T/E lamps can
be kept under 5mg per lamp without any
performance issue, supporting GE Lightings
commitment to environmental issues.

STANDARDS
Graph F

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Biax T & T/E lamps comply with the relevant

clauses of all applicable safety and performance
specifications including IEC 61199 and IEC 60928.

Biax T & T/E Lamps

SPECTRAL DISTRIBUTION

CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Biax T Compatibility with Other 2pin Cap Lamps
2pin Biax T
(Triple)

2pin Biax D ( Double)

F13DBX

F13TBX
F18TBX
F26TBX

GX24d-1
G24d-1 YES
G24d-2
G24d-3

F18DBX

GX24d-2

F26DBX

GX24d-3

2pin Biax S
(Single)
F5BX/4P
F7BX/4P
F9BX/4P
F11BX
G23

Parallel compensated

B = Ballast (50 Hz)

LH = Lamp Holder

YES
YES

BIAXT 13W,
18W, 26W

Supply Voltage

Biax T/E Compatibility with Other 4pin Cap Lamps

4pin Biax S
(Single)
F10DBX/4P F18DBX/4P F26DBX/4P F5BX
F13DBX/4P
F7BX
F9BX
F11BX
GX24q-1
GX24q-2
GX24q-3
2G7
F13TBX/4P G24q-1 YES
F18TBX/4P G24q-2
YES
F26TBX/4P G24q-3
YES
4pin Biax T
(Triple)

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4pin Biax D ( Double)

Biax T & T/E Lamps

Supply Voltage

LH = Lamp Holder
E = Electronic gear

BIAX T/E 13W,

18W, 26W

Watts

Volts

Amps

Biax T - 2 pin
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26/E
105
0.325
26/E
105
0.325
26/E
105
0.325
26/E
105
0.325
26/E
105
0.325
Biax T/E - 4 pin
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
13
91
0.175
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
18
100
0.22
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325
26
105
0.325

Biax T 2 pin

Cap

Order Code

Lumen

GX24d-1
GX24d-1
GX24d-1
GX24d-1
GX24d-1
GX24d-2
GX24d-2
GX24d-2
GX24d-2
GX24d-2
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3
GX24d-3

F13TBX/827/A/2P/EOL
F13TBX/830/A/2P/EOL
F13TBX/835/A/2P/EOL
F13TBX/840/A/2P/EOL
F13TBX/865/A/2P/EOL
F18TBX/827/A/2P/EOL
F18TBX/830/A/2P/EOL
F18TBX/835/A/2P/EOL
F18TBX/840/A/2P/EOL
F18TBX/865/A/2P/EOL
F26TBX/827/A/2P/EOL
F26TBX/830/A/2P/EOL
F26TBX/835/A/2P/EOL
F26TBX/840/A/2P/EOL
F26TBX/865/A/2P/E/EOL
F26TBX/827/A/2P/E/EOL
F26TBX/830/A/2P/E/EOL
F26TBX/835/A/2P/E/EOL
F26TBX/840/A/2P/E/EOL
F26TBX/865/A/2P/E/EOL

900
900
900
900
900
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710

2700
3000
3500
4000
6500
2700
3000
3500
4000
6500
2700
3000
3500
4000
6500
2700
3000
3500
4000
6500

82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82

10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000

Gx24q-1
Gx24q-1
Gx24q-1
Gx24q-1
Gx24q-1
Gx24q-2
Gx24q-2
Gx24q-2
Gx24q-2
Gx24q-2
Gx24q-3
Gx24q-3
Gx24q-3
Gx24q-3
Gx24q-3

F13TBX/827/A/4P/EOL
F13TBX/830/A/4P/EOL
F13TBX/835/A/4P/EOL
F13TBX/840/A/4P/EOL
F13TBX/827/4P/EOL
F18TBX/827/A/4P/EOL
F18TBX/830/A/4P/EOL
F18TBX/835/A/4P/EOL
F18TBX/840/A/4P/EOL
F18TBX/827/4P/EOL
F26TBX/827/A/4P/EOL
F26TBX/830/A/4P/EOL
F26TBX/835/A/4P/EOL
F26TBX/840/A/4P/EOL
F26TBX/827/4P/EOL

900
900
900
900
900/810
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1710
1710
1710
1710
1710

2700
3000
3500
4000
2700
2700
3000
3500
4000
2700
2700
3000
3500
4000
2700

82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82

12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000
12000

L2
[mm]

L3
[mm]

Diam.
[mm]

64
78.5
88.5

22.5
22.5
22.5

49
49
49

64
78.5
88.5

15
15
16

49
49
49

Biax T/E 4 pin

Watts

L1
[mm]
Biax T - 2 pin
13
86
18
100.5
26 & 26/ 110.5
Biax T/E - 4 pin
13
86
18
100.5
26
110.5

2 pin

G24d-1

Colour Temp. Ra Rated Life

[K]
[h]

4 pin

G24d-2

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G24d-3

G24q-1

G24q-2

G24q-3

GE Lighting is constantly developing and improving its products. For this reason, all product
descriptions in this brochure are intended as a general guide, and we may change
specifications time to time in the interest of product development, without prior notification or
public announcement. All descriptions in this publication present only general particulars of
the goods to which they refer and shall not form part of any contract. Data in this guide has
been obtained in controlled experimental conditions. However, GE Lighting cannot accept any
liability arising from the reliance on such data to the extent permitted by law.
June 2004

Biax T & T/E Lamps