Transistorized Are Control Systems Solid state operation and emergency systems for HID lamps ‘A New Concept in HID Lighting Transistorized Arc Control (TAC) is. a revolutionary new solid state system that provides superior oper- ation of HID lamps and benefits never before possible with conven tional ballasts. TAC eliminates the heavy coil, core and oil-filled PCB capacitors _in- herent to magnetic ballasts. Fix: tures are smaller and weigh less. A basic TAC system consists of a line conditioner for the operation of up to 30 lamps (depending on wattage) and a compact lamp driver for each fixture in the system, Line Conditioner The line conditioner filters out harmful transients that are poten- tially damaging to the lamp, con- verts AC to DC and regulates for changes in line voltage. Highs and lows are absorbed to hold lamp driver branch circuit voltage at a steady value, Lamp Driver The lamp driver regulates for changes in lamp voltage and transforms DC to an “ideal” lamp current, Built‘in Dimming saves energy Light levels may be set anywhere from 2% (depending on lamp type) to 100% of rated output from a manually operated control system. System dimming re- quires no added equipment. Dim- ming is smooth, with continuous response and proportionate re- duction of input power resulting in significant energy savings. In addition to energy savings from dimmed operation, 10% higher efficiencies are achieved with some lamps. Simple, reliable emergency systems The inherent stability of the lamp driver with a wide range of DC in- put makes it possible to simply add a battery supply for compiete- ly reliable, uninterruptible emer- gency lighting. All lamps burning and connected to the battery back up system at the time of power outage continue to oper- ate. In the emergency mode, lamps operate at low dim, reduc- ing required battery capacity to 118 (depending on lamp type) of that required with conventional systems. No expensive adders Because TAC emergency sys- tems require no expensive in- verters, high speed static switches or electromagnetic line TAC Gives You All the Desirable Functions of HID Lighting in One Economical Package. Magnetic systems: Function TAC Systems. monitors, cost is significantly less than with other HIDIUPS systems. ‘Systems available for TAC and TAC emergency systems Current production Is limited to the following lamps and voltages; consult the factory for future developments Line Max System Lampswattege —_Vatage Sapacy Mowery soe 24 Mow Metal aide Seb 2k Gettetaring) 00a WowMercury av Veta aide av 10m HPs Gettstating) «ae Application Ideal for offices, classrooms, hospitals, industrial areas, cor- ridors, subways, stairways, load: ing docks, sports, any indoor or outdoor application where super- ior lamp operation, built-in dimm- ing feature, and/or economical and reliable emergency lighting is required. Advantages of solid state operation Ideal crest factor. Optimum lumen maintenance and lamp life. Silent, strobe-free. Lamp current is free of DC, offtime, and strobe frequencies. Stable operation. Even the most sensitive metal halide lamps operate smoothly and reliably. Lamp wattage varia- tions due to manufacturers toler- ances are minimized. Drop-out protection. The TAG line condi- tioner has sufficient energy - stored to maintain lamps during a several cycle momentary power interruption, such as is some- times caused by an electrical storm. Widelite 412 TAC Solid State Luminaires and Floodlights For use with TAC Line Conditioners and emergency battery systems. e TAC lighting fixtures have the same superior photometrics, sealed design and quality con- struction as their conventional Counterparts, plus all the benefits of solid state operation. All TAC fixtures are rated for reliable operation in ambient tempera tures up to 65°C. And all are covered by Wide-Lite’s three-year limited warranty. In addition to the fixtures shown here, TAC capabilities are being developed for other Wide-Lite floodlights and luminaires. Con- sult the factory for fixture avail- ability, specifications, and photo- metric data. TAC Z Series Floodlights ‘TAC IL Series Luminaires TAC Spectra V Luminaires TAC Remote Lamp Driver ‘Summary of TAC Operation 400 watt system uel ae concur 4, ‘s CONDUCTOR BRANCH WIRING fl CONDUCTORS & GROUND) ies ed ie LATOHING CONTACTOR: savin cnc ‘BRANCH CIRCUT 2 ‘ConTAOL eles i i 1 I 4 CONDUCTOR BRANCH WIRING ( CONDUCTORS & GROUND) ae Noto: 176 TAC System has one oeut with contentonal 2conductor braich wing and fe branch ecu imiring conto, Panes n USA, Conyrant Wien a