Sylvania 58310 Titan 50MR16/T/WFL60/FNV/C 12V

The Sylvania 58310 Titan 50MR16/T/WFL60/FNV/C 12V is a precision low-voltage halogen reflector lamp engineered for wide-area retail illumination, cove lighting, and hospitality ambient applications requiring ANSI FNV compatibility on 12V GU5.3 low-voltage systems. Delivering 870 lumens at 3000K Warm White through a 60° Wide Flood beam — the broadest standard beam angle in the MR16 format — the Tru-Aim Titan Enhanced Long Life series achieves 4,000 hours of rated life, doubling the standard MR16 service interval and reducing relamping frequency in commercial installations where broad, even area coverage is the primary lighting objective.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The Sylvania FNV (ANSI 50MR16/WFL60) is the widest beam angle available in the standard MR16 format and is fundamentally a different lighting tool than the 35° FL35 or 10° SP10 sources it may physically replace — before ordering, confirm the application genuinely requires 60° coverage, as substituting a WFL60 for a flood-specced fixture will noticeably reduce center beam candlepower and punch at the target surface, which is acceptable for ambient and cove work but incorrect for accent or display highlighting. In cove lighting applications, the 60° beam spread allows wider fixture spacing along the cove run without dark banding between sources, reducing total lamp count and transformer load versus tighter-beam alternatives — calculate spacing at no more than 1× mounting height for even overlap. Verify the existing transformer is rated for 50W or greater before installation; the full 50W draw applies regardless of the wide beam distribution, and undersized transformers in multi-lamp cove circuits are a frequent field failure point. The Titan series 4,000-hour life rating is particularly valuable in cove and architectural installations where lamp replacement requires partial disassembly of millwork or ceiling elements — electronic low-voltage (ELV) transformers are strongly preferred over magnetic types to maintain stable voltage regulation and protect the enhanced filament from thermal cycling across the extended service interval.

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: Sylvania
• Series: Tru-Aim Titan — Enhanced Long Life
• Sylvania Order Code: 58310
• Manufacturer Part Number: 50MR16/T/WFL60/FNV/C
• UPC: 46135583100
• ANSI Code: FNV
• Lamp Technology: MR16 Halogen Reflector — Low Voltage, Enhanced Long Life
• Wattage: 50W
• Operating Voltage: 12V (Low Voltage — requires compatible 12V magnetic or electronic transformer)
• Color Temperature: 3000K Warm White
• CRI: ~100
• Initial Lumens: 870 lm
• Rated Average Life: 4,000 hours
• Base Type: GU5.3 Bi-Pin (2-pin, 5.3mm pin spacing)
• Beam Angle: 60° Wide Flood (WFL60)
• Lamp Diameter: 50mm — 2 in. (MR16 = 16/8″)
• Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 44.5mm — 1.75 in.
• Burn / Operating Position: Universal
• Front Glass: Covered (UV-filtering)

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

Transformer & Voltage Requirements

This lamp operates exclusively at 12V AC low voltage. It must be powered by a compatible 12V magnetic or electronic low-voltage transformer rated at or above 50W. Connecting directly to 120V or 240V line voltage will cause immediate lamp destruction and presents a fire and shock hazard. In multi-lamp cove or track circuits — where WFL60 sources are commonly deployed in runs of four or more fixtures — verify the transformer's total wattage capacity against the full cumulative lamp load before installation; a four-lamp cove circuit draws 200W and requires a transformer rated accordingly.

Handling & Thermal Safety

Do not touch the lamp envelope, front glass, or reflector with bare hands. Skin oils create localized hot spots on the quartz envelope during operation, causing stress fractures and premature failure — this is especially consequential on Titan-series lamps where filament integrity is the direct basis of the 4,000-hour extended life rating. Use clean cotton gloves or a lint-free cloth for all handling. Allow a minimum 15-minute cool-down period before relamping or repositioning a previously operated lamp. Ensure the fixture is rated for MR16 covered-front lamps prior to installation — some open-type housings restrict use of lensed or covered MR16 sources due to thermal accumulation at the lamp cap.

Mounting & Position

Universal burn position — the lamp may be operated in any orientation without restriction. Ensure the GU5.3 bi-pin base seats fully and locks into the fixture socket before energizing. In cove applications, aim the lamp axis perpendicular to the cove wall target surface for maximum beam utilization and even wash; angled mounting will skew the 60° distribution and create uneven illumination across the cove face.

Disposal

Halogen lamp — contains no mercury. Dispose per applicable local electronic or general waste regulations. Verify RoHS compliance status with the Sylvania product data sheet prior to specification in regulated environments.

Targeted Commercial Applications

• Cove and architectural wash lighting — The 60° WFL60 beam is the correct MR16 specification for cove lighting runs, soffit washes, and valance illumination where broad, even coverage across a wall or ceiling plane is required; the Titan 4,000-hour life rating reduces the maintenance disruption of relamping in built-in architectural millwork where lamp access is restricted.
• General retail area and ambient illumination — Delivers broad 870-lumen output at CRI ~100 and 3000K across wide floor areas in retail environments where overall ambient illumination — rather than focused merchandise accent — is the objective; compatible with low-voltage MR16 track heads and recessed fixtures with GU5.3 sockets.
• Hospitality ambient and perimeter lighting — Suited for restaurant, hotel, and lounge environments where 3000K warm output and wide beam coverage create even ambient illumination across seating areas, bar back-walls, and perimeter zones; the covered UV-filtering front glass protects adjacent finishes and fabrics from UV exposure over the extended 4,000-hour service interval.

Bulk Commercial Lighting Supply & Project Support

ADL Supply supports electrical contractors, facility managers, and lighting specifiers sourcing MR16 halogen lamps and low-voltage lighting components across the United States. For bulk contractor pricing on the Sylvania 58310 FNV or the full Tru-Aim Titan extended-life MR16 series, contact our commercial lighting specialists at 1-800-235-3489. We are your premier commercial Lighting Distributor in Doral, Florida.

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