Sylvania 40694 LED13T8L48FGDIM850SUBG9

Sylvania 40694 LED13T8L48FGDIM850SUBG9 — SubstiTUBE® IPS Generation 9 4 ft T8 LED Tube, 13W, 2100 Lumens, 5000K, 0-10V Dimmable

The Sylvania LED13T8L48FGDIM850SUBG9 (item number 40694) is a 4 ft SubstiTUBE® IPS Generation 9 LED T8 lamp with a G13 medium bi-pin base and a frosted glass body. It is designed to operate on the fixture's existing instant start or select programmed rapid start electronic T8 ballast, drawing 13W and producing 2100 typical lumens at 5000K and 82 CRI, for a lamp efficacy of 162 lumens per watt. Rated life is 50,000 hours to L70. This is one of the 4 ft 13W versions, which are the only lamps in this family that support dimming — down to 10 percent with a compatible 0-10V ballast. The lamp contains no mercury or lead and emits no UV. Because this is a ballast-compatible (Type A) lamp rather than a ballast-bypass lamp, no rewiring is required, but the existing ballast must appear on the manufacturer ballast compatibility list. Confirm ballast model, lamp holder type, and fixture length before ordering.

Technical Specifications

System Performance

System values are rated on a QHE2x32T8/UNV ISN ballast operating two lamps. Actual performance varies with the ballast installed. Replacing a 4 ft FO32T8 fluorescent system drawing 55W with this lamp on a QHE 2X32 ISN ballast brings system power to 32W, an energy saving of approximately 42 percent based on 24-hour-a-day operation.

Product Overview

SubstiTUBE IPS lamps are Type A ballast-compatible LED tubes. They install into the existing fixture and run off the electronic ballast already in place, with no rewiring and no socket changes, which keeps installed cost well below a ballast-bypass conversion and eliminates the fluorescent lamp recycling that a mercury-containing lamp would require. The tradeoff is that the ballast stays in the circuit as a component that consumes power and can eventually fail, and the lamp is only warranted on ballasts that appear on the manufacturer compatibility list.

This is a dimmable member of the family. Dimming is delivered by the ballast rather than the lamp — a compatible 0-10V ballast is required, and with one installed the lamp dims down to 10 percent. On a standard non-dimming instant start ballast the lamp operates normally at full output but will not dim. Across the SubstiTUBE IPS range, only the 4 ft 13W versions support dimming at all.

Generation 9 uses a frosted glass body. Glass gives a clean diffused appearance and, unlike plastic lamps, is suitable for use with tube guards where breakage containment is required. Beam angle is 220 degrees with a 340 degree light emitting angle, giving a distribution close to the fluorescent lamp being replaced rather than the narrower throw of a directional LED. Because output is not affected by switching cycles, occupancy and vacancy sensors can be added to the existing instant start ballast without shortening lamp life. There is no warm-up period; the lamp reaches full output instantly with stable lamp-to-lamp color.

This order code is factory-set to 5000K at 2100 typical lumens. Other color temperatures in the same 4 ft 13W family are item 40691 (3000K, 2000 lm), item 40692 (3500K, 2000 lm), item 40693 (4100K, 2100 lm). Note that the 3000K and 3500K versions are rated at 2000 lumens and 154 LPW, while the 4100K and 5000K versions are rated at 2100 lumens and 162 LPW — output is not uniform across the color temperatures in this family.

Compatible Applications

• Fluorescent troffer and strip fixture retrofits keeping the existing electronic ballast
• Offices, conference rooms, and institutional corridors
• Schools, classrooms, and libraries
• Retail sales floors and supermarkets
• Warehouses and light industrial facilities
• Spaces requiring dimming control through a compatible 0-10V ballast
• Healthcare facilities and medical offices requiring mercury-free, UV-free lighting
• Food preparation and processing areas (NSF/ANSI Standard 2 listed)
• Fixtures using tube guards for glass containment
• Dry and damp locations, open or enclosed fixtures

Before Ordering — Verify

• Confirm the existing ballast appears on the Sylvania ballast compatibility list. Warranty coverage depends on the lamp and ballast combination being listed as compatible.
• Confirm the ballast is electronic instant start or select programmed rapid start. This lamp will not operate on magnetic ballasts.
• Confirm the ballast is not an older dedicated-voltage type (120V only or 277V only). Electronic components in those ballasts degrade over time and may become unsuitable for this lamp.
• Confirm the fixture has not already been rewired for ballast bypass. This is a Type A lamp and requires an operating ballast in the circuit.
• If dimming is required, confirm the ballast is a compatible 0-10V ballast. The lamp alone does not provide dimming.
• Confirm lamp holder type. Instant start ballasts require shunted lamp holders or holders wired in a shunted configuration; programmed rapid start ballasts require non-shunted rapid-start holders.
• Confirm de-lamping plans. De-lamping is not permitted on ISH ballasts. On approved ISN and ISL ballasts, only one lamp may be removed and only while ballast factor stays below 1.20 — for example, a 4-lamp ballast may be run with 3 lamps.
• Confirm the fixture will contain only these lamps. Mixing with other LED or fluorescent lamps on the same ballast is not permitted.
• Confirm fixture length. This is a 4 ft lamp with an overall length of 47.725" ± 0.055".
• Color temperature — this item is 5000K. Siblings in the same family: item 40691 (3000K, 2000 lm), item 40692 (3500K, 2000 lm), item 40693 (4100K, 2100 lm).
• Confirm ambient conditions stay within -4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) and that the lamp will not come into direct contact with water.
• Confirm the ballast is mounted within 20 feet of the lamp.
• Confirm case quantity — this item is supplied 25 per case.
• Where a utility rebate is involved, confirm current DLC® status for this item at qpl.designlights.org.
• If the QUICK 72SUB+ system warranty is wanted, a new QHE instant start ballast must be installed together with the lamp. Retaining the existing ballast does not qualify.
• Because ballast designs and topologies vary, test this lamp on the existing ballasts before committing to a large quantity.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Turn off power to the fixture before installing, inspecting, or maintaining lamps.
• Install and operate in compliance with the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories requirements, and all applicable local codes.
• Insert and align the tube fully in the lamp holders. Partial insertion causes poor or intermittent contact, which can produce arcing at the lamp holder, localized overheating, and short lamp life.
• Read the installation manual supplied inside the packaging before beginning installation.
• Do not install on magnetic ballasts or on older dedicated single-voltage ballasts.
• Do not mix this lamp with other LED or fluorescent lamps on the same ballast.
• This is a glass lamp. Handle by the end caps, avoid impact, and do not install a lamp with visible damage. Where breakage containment is a concern, use tube guards.
• Operate only in dry or damp locations. The lamp must not come into direct contact with water.
• Ensure the fixture allows the case to remain below its 158°F (70°C) maximum temperature.
• This lamp contains no mercury and no lead, and emits no UV. Recycle or dispose of it in accordance with local electronic waste requirements.

Compliance

• cULus listed to UL 1993.
• ETL listed.
• DLC listed (DLC Standard). Confirm current qualification at qpl.designlights.org.
• NSF listed to NSF/ANSI Standard 2 — Food Equipment.
• FCC Title 47 CFR Part 18, Non-Consumer.
• RoHS compliant.
• Lead free and mercury free; not subject to fluorescent lamp mercury disposal or shipping restrictions.
• No UV emission.
• 5-year limited lamp warranty based on 24/7 operation. A QUICK 72SUB+ system warranty is available when a new QHE instant start ballast is installed with the lamp.

Ordering Information

• Item Number: 40694
• Ordering Abbreviation: LED13T8L48FGDIM850SUBG9
• Brand: Sylvania (LEDVANCE)
• Case Quantity: 25
• Lamp: 4 ft T8, G13 medium bi-pin, 13W, 2100 lm, 5000K, 82 CRI
• Lens Material: Frosted glass
• Rated Life: 50,000 hours (L70)
• Dimming: Down to 10% with a compatible 0-10V ballast
• Ballast Requirement: Existing instant start or select programmed rapid start electronic T8 ballast — verify against the compatibility list

For wholesale pricing, bulk availability, or help confirming the correct replacement lamp, contact ADL Supply at 1-800-235-3489.