Cooper Lighting Talon Architectural Area Luminaire - Manual (Page 11)

S T E P P I N G U P T O T H E C H A L L E N G E .
As visual research advances so too the core understanding of how light interacts with surrounding communities and nocturnal environments.
Utilizing this knowledge, Federal programs, national organizations and industry leaders institute guidelines for illuminating an area safely and securely
while reducing energy, eliminating spill light and minimizing glare. Talon steps up to the challenge, offering innovative solutions to regulatory
compliance issues.
E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N C Y
With the Federal Energy Independence and Security Act effective January 1, 2009, states are rapidly adopting energy legislation limiting the use of
probe start sources in favor of higher efficiency options. Pulse start technology is being embraced for its efficacy, extended life, high lumen
maintenance, and color consistency. The increased color rendering of a pulse start lamp improves visibility and heightens the overall safety and
security of the site. Higher lumen maintenance levels reduce the number of fixtures needed to achieve a consistent light level over the fixture’s
installed life. Initial savings are compounded by decreased energy consumption and less frequent maintenance requirements. By supporting a full
array of both horizontal and vertical lamp distributions, Talon offers the broadest selection of energy saving pulse start solutions.
C U R F E W C O M P L I A N C E
Certain regulatory documents incorporate energy saving measures beyond standard source efficacy, including curfew regulations calling for close of
business site lighting power reduction. When alternating luminaires are turned off to accomplish the reduction, site lighting uniformity is greatly
reduced, compromising visibility and the feeling of security. The Talon Hi-Low [HL] option enables curfew compliance through an integrated
dimming relay internal to the housing that reduces power while closely maintaining critical-to-safety site lighting uniformity levels.
Lumen Output Over Time
Hours of Operation
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
750W Pulse Start 1000W Probe Start
12000 14000 18000 16000
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Lumen Output
[In Thousands]
Alternating Fixture Switching
Hi-Low Dimming