Lowel Fluo-Tec Studio 250DM Instructions page 4

Studio Fluorescent Instructions
Lamps & Fuse Change
Lowel Fluo-Tec fluorescent studio fixtures
use compact (55 watt) fluorescent lamps.
See lamp manufacturers specifications for
additional information.
Osram Studioline ® Lamps
Designed for use in video & digital imaging for more
accurate color rendering and higher output. Mixes with
tungsten/ halogen sources. Mfrs rated life - 8,000 hrs.
Tungsten CRI
FL-55OTU Studioline 55w/3200 85
Daylight CRI
FL-55ODA Studioline 55w/5600 85
GE Cinema-Plus Lamps
Better lighting for film (still or motion picture) due to bet-
ter color rendering with film emulsions. May require 1/8
"minus green" filtration gel. Mfr. rated life - 8,000 hrs
Tungsten CRI
FLC-55TU* GE F55BX/CINPLUS32 90+
Daylight CRI
FLC-55DA* GE F55BX/CINPLUS55 90+
Mounting the Fixture
On Lighting Rail: Attach clamp tightly
to yoke of fixture, according to clamp mfrs.
instructions. Hang clamp on pipe or grid and
tighten the large screw so that the clamp and
fixture are securely mounted. Do not loosen
bolt attaching clamp to fixture, to position
light. Attach 1 or more safety cables between
the fixture and the rail for necessary security.
On Stand: There are 2 options for stand
mounting of the fixture, using the 5/8" female
stand fitting or using the optional Male Stud.
Choose proper size stand for fixture. For all
models, the Lowel Grand Stand or larger is
preferred, however the following stands may
also be used. Always use sufficient stabilizing
weight on stand base.
Model Lowel Stand
250cy Do not use on stand
250 KS or KSA
450
650 Grand Stand*
850
*Do not use with top stage extended
**Use appropriate full sized studio stand.
Male Stud
Female 5/8"
(optional) Stand Fitting
Lamp Installation &
Change
Facing the fixture, the base of the
lamps are on the left side (except
for model 250cy which has lamp
(Video/Digital) bases on both sides). To remove
a tube, gently grasp it by the
glass end (furthest from socket)
and swing it slightly out from
the spring clamp that holds the
Color Temp.
center of the lamp tube, away
from the fixture while pulling it
3000° K
carefully straight out from the
Color Temp.
socket. Replace lamp in same
5600° K
way, opposite order. (Be very
careful as lamp-tubes are fragile
and can easily shatter,
(Film)
read Warnings).
Fuse Change
All fixtures come with a
user-replaceable mini-fuse which
Color Temp.
is installed in a small holder on
3200 ° K the exterior AC power socket.
Access the fuse by removing the
Color Temp.
cap with a small flathead screw-
5500 ° K
driver. Swap fuse if necessary
and replace holder. Consult the
chart on page 2 or the back label
the fixture to confirm proper
replacement fuse.
Female 5/8" Stand-fitting: For use on
stand only. Allows mounting the fixture on
5/8" male stand stud. Make sure the stand
is large enough to support the weight of the
fixture while maintaining good balance at the
desired height. Attach the female stand-fitting
tightly to the yoke and rotate yoke so it is on
the underside of the fixture. Tighten yoke,
clamp and place female stand-fitting over
stand, making sure that its locking screw
is loosened enough to allow the fitting
to completely fit over the 5/8" stand stud.
Tighten screw, making sure it is under
the safety cut of the stand fitting stud.
Add additional weight to base of stand
for increased stability.
Male Stud: For use of fixture with Matthews
style stands that have a female cup instead
of a male stud. Attach the optional Male Stud
in the same manner as described above
for Female 5/8" Stand Fitting, again rotating
KSA
the yoke to the underside of the fixture
and tightening yoke clamp. Carefully place
Male Stud into female cup on stand top
N/A**
and tighten. Add additional weight to stand
base for increased stability.
Clamp Cable (3)
Fuses & Power Consumption
Note - Most electrical equipment briefly consumes a higher amount of electrical current during
startup (ignition). Consult the below chart to confirm that your electrical wiring is sufficient for
the fixtures used. All fuses must be rated at 250VAC.
120 Volt Model 50/60Hz
DMX Dimmable Models
Integral ballast operating frequency:
40-60 Khz
Power factor: >97
Model Fuse
850DM 6.30 A
650DM 5.00 A
450DM 3.15 A
250DM 1.60 A
250cyDM 3.15 A
Non-dimmable Models
Integral ballast operating frequency:
26 Khz
Power factor: >70
230 Volt Model 50/60Hz
Dimmable Models
Integral ballast operating frequency:
40-60 Khz
Power factor: >98
Model Fuse
850DM230 3.15 A 2.10 A
650DM230 2.50 A 1.60 A
450DM230 1.60 A 1.10 A
250DM230 1.00 A 0.60 A
250cyDM230 1.60 A 1.10 A
Problems, repairs & info
Repairs, problems, suggestions
and requests for brochures/catalogs,
instructions and parts lists can be han-
dled through your Authorized Lowel
Dealer/Distributor or directly through
Lowel. Electrical repairs should
be made only by Lowel or by
a qualified electrician.
ver. 4.0 © Lowel-Light Mfg., Inc 2010
Lowel-Light Manufacturing, Inc.
90 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788
Call: 800 645-2522 or 631-273-2500
Fax: 631-273-2557
Safety
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Phase Dimmable Models
Integral ballast operating frequency:
40-60 Khz
Power factor: >97
Nominal Peak Model Fuse
Current Ignition
Current
4.02 A 6.00 A 850PHD 8 A
2.96 A 4.00 A 650PHD 6.3 A
2.00 A 3.00 A 450PHD 5 A
1.05 A 1.50 A 250PHD 5 A
2.00 A 3.00 A 250cyPHD 5 A
Model Fuse
850ND 10.00 A
650ND 8.00 A
450ND 5.00 A
250ND 3.15 A
250cyND 5.00 A
Non-dimmable Models
Integral ballast operating frequency:
40-60 Khz
Power factor: 98
Nominal Peak Model Fuse
Current Ignition
Current
3.00 A 850ND230
2.30 A 650ND230
1.60 A 450ND230
0.80 A 250ND230
1.60 A 250cyND230
Lowel Fluo-Tec equipment is the product
of the ongoing collaborative relationship
between Fluo-Tec and Lowel-Light Mfg., Inc.
Fluo-Tec is a registered trademark
of Fluo-Tec.
Specifications subject to change
without notice.
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Nominal Peak
Current Ignition
Current
5.42 A 12.30 A
3.80 A 8.36A
2.70 A 6.80 A
1.48 A 4.10 A
2.70 A 6.80 A
Nominal Peak
Current Ignition
Current
4.52 A 9.90 A
3.41 A 7.80 A
2.26 A 5.00 A
1.15 A 3.00 A
2.26 A 5.00 A
Nominal Peak
Current Ignition
Current
3.15 A 2.00 A 2.80 A
2.50 A 1.50 A 2.10 A
1.60 A 1.00 A 1.50 A
1.00 A 0.50 A 0.80 A
1.60 A 1.00 A 1.50 A