Advanced Control Technologies SA3120WW-3500K (LED Tube, Stand Alone, 3ft., Warm White, 120VAC, 14W) - Manual (Page 2)

7. No Flickering
Conventional fluorescent lamps utilize alternating current to operate. The electrical discharge through the
low pressure gas/mercury mixture has a slightly perceptible flicker equivalent to twice the 60 cycles per
second alternating current. This can cause a strobe effect, where something spinning at just the right speed
may appear stationary. As a result, fluorescent lamps are unsuitable for workshops. Some people even find
this flickering can cause migraine headaches.
However, StandAlone LED Lites, change AC directly into DC and do not flicker. Therefore they protect the
eyes and provide a safe work environment.
8. Does Not Attract Insects
Unlike fluorescent lamps, StandAlone LED Lites do not emit ultraviolet rays which attract mosquitoes and
other insects. Therefore StandAlone LED Lites , make a perfect outdoor light source.
9. Better Light Quality
Fluorescent lamps are most often used where light quality (color temperature) is not important, such as
factories, offices and outdoors. When better light quality is needed the fluorescent lamps are often supple-
mented with halogen or incandescent spot lights. LEDs are available in almost any light quality. The replace-
ment of fluorescent lamps with StandAlone LED Lites of the desired color temperature can make the extra
halogen and incandescent spot lights unnecessary. Using LED light sources, rather than fluorescent lamps,
also minimizes the harmful effects of ultraviolet light on printed documents (in museums) and clothing (in
retail stores).
10. Operates in a Broad Voltage Range: 109V to 305V
LED lamps will stay bright despite a broad voltage range in the power source. The conventional fluorescent
lamp illuminates its phosphor coating by passing high voltage (with the help of a ballast) through the mercury/
gas vapor inside the tube, and will not work without proper voltage present.
11. No ignition Required
Unlike traditional fluorescent lamps the StandAlone LED Lite does not require the use of a starter or ballast
since it does not need to heat electrodes before starting. StandAlone LED Lites have an immediate turn-on,
unlike the well known flickering start of traditional fluorescent lamps. If using our dimmable controlLED Lites,
an external LED Driver/Signal Conditioner is installed in place of the ballast (same size).
12. Vibration Resistant and Drop Safe
StandAlone LED Lites use a shatter resistant Polycarbonate housing unlike the fragile glass of fluorescent
lamps. In handling and operation, users can feel secure about the safety built into these lamps.
13. Less Waste
Presently over 500 million fluorescent lamps are discarded annually in the U.S.
The StandAlone LED Lite is constructed like other electronic devices; therefore, the tube and LED core could
be disassembled and recycled like other electronics. Since the StandAlone LED Lite has a lifetime at least
five (5) times longer than most fluorescent lamps, they generate 1/5 of the waste in replacement tubes.
14. Environmentally Conscious
Replacing fluorescent lamps with LED lights may qualify for LEED points. Contact your engineer or LEED
consultant for more information.
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