Upgrading Linear Fluorescent Lamps to Starco Lighting TLEDs · 2017. 5. 1. · Existing System Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3 System Type Fluorescent T8 Starco TLED Integrated Fixture

Upgrading Linear Fluorescent Lamps to Starco Lighting TLEDs

Where performance meets cost effectiveness!

© 2017 STARCO LIGHTING

Starco LightingMuk Musleh (Presenter)

John CalabroJason Bao

Douglas Schmidt

Introduction

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• TLEDs: T8 and T12 LED replacement lamps where the fixture is retrofitted to accept these lamps

• Troffer: a rectangular light fixture that fits into a modular drop ceiling and accepts T8 and T12 linear fluorescent lamps.

Definitions

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Why TLEDs

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Fluorescent Lighting is the largest in load in energy, power and quantity.


• Starco TLEDs versus LFLs• Starco TLEDs versus LED Troffers

• Starco TLEDs versus other TLEDs

• The Starco TLED Solution

Presentation Overview

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Why Starco TLED over LFLs

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Let’s go over all the metrics… LFLs Starco TLEDsEfficiency Longevity

Quality Safety

Versatility Total Cost


Why Starco TLED over LFLs - Efficiency

EfficiencyThe total efficiency gains observed byStarco TLEDs over fluorescent lightingis due to many attributes includingLED efficacy, directionality of light, andthe lack of ballast losses. Theseefficiencies all add up and enableStarco TLEDs to provide much betterperformance!

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsEfficacy 85-100lm/w 125-160lm/WDirectionality 360º 240ºBallast Losses 10-20% 0%


Why Starco TLED over LFLs - Longevity

LongevityStarco TLEDs last multiple times overfluorescent technology. This includesfailure rate, lumen depreciation, colormaintenance and warranty. Thedifference is so substantial, that newmetrics for LED needed to be developed.This includes lifetime ratings based onlumens instead of failure rate.

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsDepreciation 10% (8khrs) 30% (80khrs)Lifetime 36khrs (B50) 70khrs (L70)/No failuresWarranty 3 Years (Caveats) 8 Years (Uncompromised)


Why Starco TLED over LFLs - Comfort

ComfortStarco TLEDs are made todeliver the very best thatLED technology has to offerincluding superior quality oflight, dependability andquiet operation.

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsQuality of Light Poor CRI, >80CRI & x CCTDependability Constant Issues No Flickering, ConsistentQuiet Operation Buzzing/Humming Quiet Operation


Why Starco TLED over LFLs - Safety

SafetyStarco TLEDs are safer thanfluorescent technology due tothe fact that they contain nohazardous materials, do notpose a burn or fire hazardwhen installed with theprovided wiring fuse kit, andare shatterproof.

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsHazardous Material Mercury/Lead/PCB RoHS CompliantElectrical Safety Burn/Fire Hazard Fuse KitShatterproof/Sag Proof Fragile All Plastic, Shatterproof


Why Starco TLED over LFLs - Versatility

VersatilityStarco’s TLEDs are durable, canoperate in a wide temperaturerange and are controllablewith no adverse effects onperformance or longevity. Theapplications are endless.

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsDurability Sensitive RobustTemperature Sensitivity Limited Wide RangeControllability Limited/Trade-offs No Adverse Effects

Application Type ExampleExtreme Temperatures Exterior/Cold Storage/Industrial

CRI Sensitive Color Inspection

Vibration Industrial/Portable/Gymnasiums

Eye Sensitive Hospitals/ Health Care

Spectrum Sensitive (No UV/IR) Museums/Retail/Growth

Remote Locations Above Machinery/ High Labor

Response Time Bathrooms/Storage

Occupancy Sensor Commercial Applications

Shatterproof Schools/Food Handling


Why Starco TLED over LFLs – Total Cost

Total CostThe overall life-cycle cost of Starco’sTLEDs is significantly lower than itsfluorescent counterparts. This is dueto the reduction in energy,maintenance and disposal costs.

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Metric LFLs Starco TLEDsEnergy Cost High <HalfMaintenance Cost Constantly EliminatedDisposal Cost EPA Regulations Recyclable


Why Starco TLED over LFLs – Cost Analysis

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Cost AnalysisThis matrix shows a simple payback on materialcosts considering different operating hours andelectrical costs. Due to the cost effectiveness ofStarco TLEDs, the majority of the applicationsmeet a 2 year simple payback on materials.

This enables no more than a 5 year turnkey(including installation and overhead) payback formost applications when the Starco Fast-Fuse™Wiring Kit is used.

This chart does not assume any utility rebates,maintenance savings or disposal savings. Thepayback only improves when the abovementioned items are added to the calculation.Because of the efficiency of fluorescenttechnology, a TLED upgrade is the only solutionthat meets most companies’ internal hurdle rate.

2- Year T8 to TLED Payback Matrix36 $1518 2

1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 85000.04 13.89 10.42 8.33 6.94 5.95 5.21 4.63 4.17 3.79 3.47 3.21 2.98 2.78 2.60 2.450.05 11.11 8.33 6.67 5.56 4.76 4.17 3.70 3.33 3.03 2.78 2.56 2.38 2.22 2.08 1.960.06 9.26 6.94 5.56 4.63 3.97 3.47 3.09 2.78 2.53 2.31 2.14 1.98 1.85 1.74 1.630.07 7.94 5.95 4.76 3.97 3.40 2.98 2.65 2.38 2.16 1.98 1.83 1.70 1.59 1.49 1.400.08 6.94 5.21 4.17 3.47 2.98 2.60 2.31 2.08 1.89 1.74 1.60 1.49 1.39 1.30 1.230.09 6.17 4.63 3.70 3.09 2.65 2.31 2.06 1.85 1.68 1.54 1.42 1.32 1.23 1.16 1.090.1 5.56 4.17 3.33 2.78 2.38 2.08 1.85 1.67 1.52 1.39 1.28 1.19 1.11 1.04 0.980.11 5.05 3.79 3.03 2.53 2.16 1.89 1.68 1.52 1.38 1.26 1.17 1.08 1.01 0.95 0.890.12 4.63 3.47 2.78 2.31 1.98 1.74 1.54 1.39 1.26 1.16 1.07 0.99 0.93 0.87 0.820.13 4.27 3.21 2.56 2.14 1.83 1.60 1.42 1.28 1.17 1.07 0.99 0.92 0.85 0.80 0.750.14 3.97 2.98 2.38 1.98 1.70 1.49 1.32 1.19 1.08 0.99 0.92 0.85 0.79 0.74 0.700.15 3.70 2.78 2.22 1.85 1.59 1.39 1.23 1.11 1.01 0.93 0.85 0.79 0.74 0.69 0.650.16 3.47 2.60 2.08 1.74 1.49 1.30 1.16 1.04 0.95 0.87 0.80 0.74 0.69 0.65 0.610.17 3.27 2.45 1.96 1.63 1.40 1.23 1.09 0.98 0.89 0.82 0.75 0.70 0.65 0.61 0.580.18 3.09 2.31 1.85 1.54 1.32 1.16 1.03 0.93 0.84 0.77 0.71 0.66 0.62 0.58 0.54Simple payback based on range of Operating Hours and Electrical Rate.

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1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000 85000.04 13.73 10.29 8.24 6.86 5.88 5.15 4.58 4.12 3.74 3.43 3.17 2.94 2.75 2.57 2.420.05 10.98 8.24 6.59 5.49 4.71 4.12 3.66 3.29 2.99 2.75 2.53 2.35 2.20 2.06 1.940.06 9.15 6.86 5.49 4.58 3.92 3.43 3.05 2.75 2.50 2.29 2.11 1.96 1.83 1.72 1.610.07 7.84 5.88 4.71 3.92 3.36 2.94 2.61 2.35 2.14 1.96 1.81 1.68 1.57 1.47 1.380.08 6.86 5.15 4.12 3.43 2.94 2.57 2.29 2.06 1.87 1.72 1.58 1.47 1.37 1.29 1.210.09 6.10 4.58 3.66 3.05 2.61 2.29 2.03 1.83 1.66 1.53 1.41 1.31 1.22 1.14 1.080.1 5.49 4.12 3.29 2.75 2.35 2.06 1.83 1.65 1.50 1.37 1.27 1.18 1.10 1.03 0.970.11 4.99 3.74 2.99 2.50 2.14 1.87 1.66 1.50 1.36 1.25 1.15 1.07 1.00 0.94 0.880.12 4.58 3.43 2.75 2.29 1.96 1.72 1.53 1.37 1.25 1.14 1.06 0.98 0.92 0.86 0.810.13 4.22 3.17 2.53 2.11 1.81 1.58 1.41 1.27 1.15 1.06 0.97 0.90 0.84 0.79 0.750.14 3.92 2.94 2.35 1.96 1.68 1.47 1.31 1.18 1.07 0.98 0.90 0.84 0.78 0.74 0.690.15 3.66 2.75 2.20 1.83 1.57 1.37 1.22 1.10 1.00 0.92 0.84 0.78 0.73 0.69 0.650.16 3.43 2.57 2.06 1.72 1.47 1.29 1.14 1.03 0.94 0.86 0.79 0.74 0.69 0.64 0.610.17 3.23 2.42 1.94 1.61 1.38 1.21 1.08 0.97 0.88 0.81 0.75 0.69 0.65 0.61 0.570.18 3.05 2.29 1.83 1.53 1.31 1.14 1.02 0.92 0.83 0.76 0.70 0.65 0.61 0.57 0.54Simple payback based on range of Operating Hours and Electrical Rate.

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TLED CostSimple Payback

T8 Total WattageTLED Total Wattage

T8 Total Wattage TLED CostTLED Total Wattage Simple Payback

Typical 2x4 Troffer Office Application

Typical 2‐Lamp or 4 Lamp Fixture Industrial Application


• Starco TLEDs versus LFLs

• Starco TLEDs versus LED Troffers• Starco TLEDs versus other TLEDs



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Let’s go over all the metrics… LED Troffer Starco TLEDCost/ROI

Installation Standardization Serviceability

Why Starco TLED over LED Troffers


Why Starco TLED over LED Troffers – Cost/ROI

Cost of TechnologyEnd-users already have the infrastructureand the fixtures. It’s nice to get newfixtures but when payback is important,why pay for the fixture material cost whenyou can pay 30% of the cost and takeadvantage of 90% of the technologybenefits (including improving yourlighting and reducing energy usage,which is the bottom line.)

For comparison reasons, the Starco 18WTLEDs are being used. The fixture lumenoutput for both the integrated fixture andthe Starco retro-fit solution are 4000lumens. For most office applications,Starco’s 13W and 15W TLEDs improveupon existing lighting conditions andprovide ample savings.

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Why Starco TLED over LED Troffers – Cost/ROI

Typical Commercial Office ROI Comparison

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10%2%

Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3Starco TLED Integrated Fixture Int. Fixture w Sensor$5,400 $11,500 $13,1003.78 7.40 6.1823% 6% 10%

$8,880 $4,040 $8,110$5,007 ‐$175 $2,358

Time Value of MoneyEnergy Escalation

Simple PaybackInternal Rate of Return

10 Year ROI

Initial Total Cost

10 Year ROI (w/ EE & TVM)

Operating Hours 3500Energy Rate 0.12$

Labor & Equip Rate 60.00$

Existing System Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3System Type Fluorescent T8 Starco TLED Integrated Fixture Int. Fixture w SensorFixture 2 Lamp 4' T8 2 Lamp 4' TLED 3200lm Fixture 3200lm FixturePower W 64 30 27 27Occupancy % 100% 100% 100% 50%Lamp Life Hrs 30,000 80,000 150,000 150,000Ballast Life Hrs 60,000 80,000 150,000 150,000Initial Cost $ $0 $30 $100 $120Lamp Cost $ $6 $30 $0 $0Ballast Cost $ $30 $0 $0 $0Installation Time Mn‐Hrs 0 0.4 0.5 0.6Relamp Time Mn‐Hrs 0.2 0.1 0 0Re‐Ballast Time Mn‐Hrs 0.5 0 0 0Number of Fixtures 100 100 100 100Rebate/Fixture $ $0 $6 $15 $25

Even with more conservative assumptions (givingthe benefit of the doubt to LED integratedfixtures), office applications only make sense witha Starco TLED upgrade.


Why Starco TLED over LED Troffers - Standardization

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Future-proofGiven the persistent advancement of LEDtechnology, there is no plateau in sight. At the end oflife, Starco customers can take advantage of thetechnology curve as they deem financially beneficial.Future benefits include: improved interoperabilitywith controls systems, LED functional improvement,increased efficacy, and even possible adoption oforganic LED and laser diode technologies in severalyears.

Vendor-AgnosticEven for serviceable LED luminaires, the lack ofstandardized components leads to issues relating tocomponent availability. Will the next components bebackwards compatible? Starco TLEDs work off anopen and proven platform. Since Starco’s solutionmodifies the fixture to add fuse protection andreplaces the sockets with more robust G13 sockets,the customer has the freedom to competitively andsafely upgrade the LED tubes later without restriction.


Why Starco TLED over LED Troffers - Serviceability

ServiceabilityThe majority of integrated LEDluminaires are not serviceable. Thefixture must be removed andreplaced as a whole. This is a newcost introduced with LEDs thattraditional lighting did not consider.

The commodity has turned from thelamps and ballasts to the wholeluminaire. On the other hand, Starcocustomers can cost effectivelyupgrade their aged TLEDs to thebest technology at that time as theydeem appropriate.

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Failure Mode Statistics of LED Luminaires



• Starco TLEDs versus LED Troffers

• Starco TLEDs versus other TLEDs• The Starco TLED Solution


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Why Starco TLED over Other TLEDs – UL Types

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UL A-Type TLED: Ballast Compatible/ Direct Fit Internal driver allows the TLED to operate directly from the existing fixture ballast. No modification to the fixture is required; lamps are directly replaced with TLED.

UL B-Type TLED: Ballast By-Pass/ Direct Line Voltage Internal driver allows the TLED to operate on line voltage without a ballast. Ballast must be removed or bypassed and the sockets wired to line voltage.

UL C-Type TLED: Remote Driver/ DC Voltage Output Remote or external driver powers the TLED rather than an integrated driver. Ballast must be removed and is replaced by an external driver. Sockets are wired

to the DC output of the LED driver.


Why Starco TLED over Other TLEDs – UL Type A

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UL Type A: Ballast Compatible/Direct Fit Ballast dependent. Weak Link. Spot

replacement afterwards Energy losses in ballast Electrical and safety issues. Arcing Humming/buzzing noise Can shorten life of LED tube Incompatibility issues. Troubleshooting issues. Still need diagnose if

tube or ballast Sockets still need to be replaced for incentive Warranty Issues Can replace with fluorescent and lose savings

Many plug-and-play TLEDs claim to operate on most ballast. To date, this claim is often misleading as almost all UL Type A TLEDs have some limitation and are not truly universal. The lifetime of the lighting system is dependent on the lifetime of not only the TLED, but the ballast as well. Almost all retro-fit solutions are done with an aged ballast and so this further increase the issue of lifetime. To ascertain the true efficiency of a lighting fixture replaced with TLED UL A Type, one needs to take into account the efficiency of the ballast. This varies widely from ballast to ballast.


Why Starco TLED over Other TLEDs – UL Type B

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UL Type B: Starco SolutionBallast Bypass/ Direct Line Voltage Original issues with line voltage to old sockets Starco Lighting has elegantly solved these

issues Comes with a fused wiring socket kit While others without our patent pending kit

still inherit the potential electrical safety issues, Starco TLED wiring kit mitigates all these issues

Follows incentive guideline by replacing the old sockets.


Why Starco TLED over Other TLEDs – UL Type C

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UL Type C: Remote Driver/ DC Voltage Output Driver dependent Probability is that the driver fails, need to

replace whole system Not that much more efficient than UL Type B More costly Locked into that manufacturer for replacement

parts Tubes need to be compatible with driver and

there is uncertainty that the new tubes be backwards compatible.

Can take advantage of dimmability but the marginal gains over the incremental cost make it prohibitive in most applications. Retrofits are the cost-effective solutions.


Industry Issues – Electronic Ballast Issue

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• UL and NEMA documents make it clear that there is an issue with electronic ballasts and T8 lamps. UL has identified the culprit as being poor connections. This increase in resistivity causes the electronic ballasts to compensate by increasing the output voltage assuming a start or restart condition and as a result causes arcing.

• UL tested industry standard ballasts to observe the effects when a poor connection was simulated on the ballast output. 80% of the samples exhibited ignition within 2 minutes and the arcing lasted from a couple minutes to even several hours.

• The UL report stated that despite the simulations being extreme, the displayed arcing may be produced by vibration, loose contacts, jarring or corrosion.


Industry Issues - Recalls

Manufacturer Technology Product Type Recall Reason Origins Number Date ReportsSATCO LED LED PAR30 Bulb Fall Impact Hazard China 121,400 3/26/2014 4Lithonia LED LED Emergency Lighting Fire & Burn Hazard China 1,700,00 4/19/2014 29Cree LED LED High Bay Laceration China 10,000 8/26/2014 15Cree LED LED T8 Replacement Lamps Burn Hazard China 711,500 6/4/2015 4Halco LED LED Bulbs Burn Hazard China 10,000 7/15/2014 14Osram Sylvania LED LED T8 Replacement Lamps Burn Hazard S. Korea 55,000 8/25/2015 34TCP LED LED PAR38 Bulb Electrical Shock Hazard China 26,400 12/8/2015 0TCP LED LED Downlight Electrical Shock Hazard China 30,200 12/9/2015 0Cree LED LED T8 Replacement Lamps Burn Hazard China, US 112,500 8/25/2016 12GE LED LED HID Replacement Lamps Fall Impact Hazard China 40,000 3/16/2016 4LSG LED LED Bulbs Fire & Burn Hazard China, US, Mex 554,000 3/19/2013 68Philips LED LED Bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard China 99,000 8/15/2013 0Lithonia LED LED Troffer Fall Impact Hazard US, Mex 398,000 11/8/2016 107Lunera LED LED CFL Replacement Bulb China 61,000 1/27/2016 11Cooper Fluorescent Fluorescent Linear Fixture Fire & Burn Hazard China 189,000 7/15/2015 7Cordelia Fluorescent Fluorescent Linear Fixture Fire & Burn Hazard China 222,000 5/14/2014 888US. CPSC, Organized By Starco Lighting

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General Lighting’s largest product recalls

While the Cree recall had issues with poor connections internal to the tube, all thelinear fixture (LED and fluorescent) recalls listed here had issues with poor connectionsand as a result the ballast increased the voltage to compensate and caused arcing.



• Starco TLEDs versus LED Troffers

• Starco TLEDs versus other TLEDs



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The Starco TLED Solution – Wiring Kits

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Fast-Fuse Socket Kit Mitigates almost all electrical issues Robust rotary locking G13 sockets. Fast-Fuse Protection

– Disengages circuit if any short or significant arcing is present.

– Disengages circuit if a traditional T8 tube is replaced. Interrupts power before enough current is developed to blow T8 tube.

No ballast– No unnecessary loss in energy– No arcing, over-voltage present when vibration,

loose contacts, jarring or corrosion is present– No compatibility concerns


Starco TLEDs are built to be strong enough for the rigorous demands of industrial applications but made for commercial use.

Starco Lighting has found that our 13W and 15W 4’ TLED tubes are ideal for 90% of the commercial applications such as office and retail environments.

Our 22W 4’ TLED improves lighting conditions in industrial applications and offers significant energy savings

Starco Lighting also manufactures:- 8’ with post or bi-pin TLEDs- 6’ TLEDs- 5’ TLEDs- 3’ TLEDs- other specialty sizes- Fa8 (post)- R17D ends

Commercial

Starco - 4Foot Premium TLED

SLT828P450 3650lm,130lm/w, 82>CRI

5000KFrosted/Clear

SLT822P4xx-S 2850lm,130lm/w, 82>CRI

4000K/5000KFrosted/Clear


4000K/5000KFrosted


3500K/4000K/5000KFrosted



The Starco TLED Solution – TLEDs

Starco - 2Foot Premium TLED



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Interchangeable TLED High Bay4 & 6 Lamp T8 LED Fixtures – up to 20,000 lumens

6-Year Uncompromising Warranty

▪ Passive Infrared (PIR) Technology▪ Time delay set 15secs~30mins

▪ 3-year warranty

▪ MTBF LED driver

▪ Fast-Fuse™ ▪high polymer coating

The Starco TLED Solution – Future-Proof Fixture

Value Added Features▪Adopted by F-10 customers for energy optimization programs

▪Comfortable & uniform light distribution as compared with other LED solutions▪Fast-Fuse™ technology eliminates human safety hazards

▪MTBF military level LED driver designed for industrial application▪High polymer grade, the fixture “self-cleans” from dust and other particles

Compatible with occupancy sensor modules, providing on/off and step-diming▪Open, non-proprietary platform

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▪ Occupancy�Senor

▪ Nestle�Spec.

▪ Fast-Fuse™�

▪ MTBF Grade�Driver

▪Smooth�Surface▪Pitched�Roof

▪Washable

▪No�lip�to�catch�debris

14,000lm to 20,000lm6-Year Uncompromising Warranty

Value Added Features▪Specialized design for food handling application

▪IP65, dustproof and water-tight designing▪Fast-Fuse™ technology eliminates human safety hazards

▪MTBF military level LED driver designed for industrial application▪High polymer grade, the fixture “self-cleans” from dust and other particles

Compatible with occupancy sensor modules, providing on/off and step-diming▪Open, non-proprietary platform

Food Grade/Dustproof TLED Highbay –Interchangeable

The Starco TLED Solution – Future-Proof Fixture

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A high quality and dependable supply chain is essential

One standard for Europe , Asia and the Americas

Starco Lighting

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Controls Adoption over Time

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Upgrading Linear Fluorescent Lamps to Starco Lighting TLEDs · 2017. 5. 1. · Existing System Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3 System Type Fluorescent T8 Starco TLED Integrated Fixture