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The Newest Generation of LED Tube
January 20, 2016
Presented by: David L. Gershaw: President of RemPhos
Click the image below to watch our Founder’s video!
Background on RemPhos
Established in 2009 and headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, RemPhos Technologies has
a strong presence in the LED lighting industry. The company’s first alliance was with OSRAM
Sylvania and Siemens in the production of fixtures using its phosphor embedded polymers.
Building off that platform, RemPhos has spent over 7 years developing and manufacturing an
array of new products.
From 2009 to 2012, we concentrated our efforts in serving as an external R&D and
manufacturing partner for OSRAM Sylvania. This first partnership established the strong
foundation from which RemPhos’ unique engineering approaches and near-perfect quality
control systems were born.
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Who is
RemPhos
Today?!
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Background on RemPhos
RemPhos is a unique company with VERY special people. The lighting world is filled with good companies offering great
products and services, yet we stand alone in all we offer. RemPhos combines extremely innovative product design, exceedingly
high quality large-scale manufacturing, lightning-fast product customization, personalized customer service, surprisingly great
pricing and sufficiently huge in-stock inventory to ship your order immediately, for delivery exactly as you request. We are laserfocused on LED lighting and we literally helped write the book on energy efficiency rebate programs. RemPhos designs,
manufactures, customizes, stocks and delivers for optimal energy efficiency and stake-holder delight. It’s passionately what we
do…every day. Choose RemPhos and you’ll have selected the only, best partner you’ll need for lighting-energy efficiency.
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Remember this. I will bring this up later.
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Definitions Terminology used when discussing LED tubes
UL Type A
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Fluorescent ballast compatible
UL Type B
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Line or main voltage (120-277V AC) operation
UL Type C
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External driver
UL Type D
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The future! You will learn more later
Tube Socket Styles
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Shunted vs. Non-shunted
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The History of LED Tubes In the eyes of RemPhos
Currently there are 3 different types of LED tubes on the market.
They are mainly differentiated by how they interact with existing ballasts.
The reason why the issue of ballast vs. no ballasts exists at all is because the fluorescent tube needs a
ballast to operate and LEDs…do not!
Fluorescent tubes require a high voltage burst of energy to jump-start and then something to regulate the
voltage during normal operation.
LEDs do not need a ballast. They have no use for the high voltage surge or the manner in which the
fluorescent ballast regulates the voltage. Actually, LEDs require zero surge and current regulation.
In an effort to make LEDs fit into fixtures originally designed for fluorescent tubes, manufactures have (up
till today …) come up with 3 different styles of LED tube.
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Type A (works with FL ballast)
Type B (works with main or line voltage, bypassing the fluorescent ballast)
Type C (external driver)
The D Type (this is where things start to get exciting!)
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The History of LED Tubes In the eyes of RemPhos
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*this only covers non-external driver tubes
The History of LED Tubes Type A (works with FL ballast)
HOW IT WORKS:
Type A LED tubes have internal circuitry which makes it possible for them to work off of existing
fluorescent (FL) ballasts. Plug & Play.
PROS:
Fast and easy installation.
CONS:
Shorter lifespan. Simpler circuitry inside the LED driver which does not provide a clean, consistent flow
of power to the LEDs. Lifespan of system (tube + FL ballast) dependent on the age of the FL ballast.
Not compatible with all ballasts. Not as efficient (some power is lost in the FL ballast and the circuitry in
the LED tube).
The potential hazard of Type-A Tube
Due to the wide variety of FL ballasts that these
tubes need to be compatible with, voltage can rise to
as much as 900V. This high voltage can result in stress
on electrical components and the risk of excessive
heat.
Most have no protection.
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The History of LED Tubes Type B (works with line voltage)
HOW IT WORKS:
Type B LED tubes require the existing FL ballast to be removed from the fixture and the sockets
rewired to 120-277V AC.
PROS:
No wattage loss from the FL ballast. Less long term maintenance costs due to eliminating the FL ballast.
CONS:
Electrical modifications must be made to the fixture including removing the FL ballast and often
replacing shunted sockets (found on the common FL instant start ballasts) with non-shunted sockets.
Installation can be dangerous with double sided power to sockets. Maintenance safety issue in the future
if sockets are wired to single sided power and a FL tube is accidentally installed.
What happens when an FL tube is inserted into a non-shunted socket, wired to
line voltage (120-277V AC)?
FL tube is inserted
Electrode illuminates
Electrode breaks (like fuse)
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The Newest Generation of LED Tube…Type D
Engineered, designed and manufactured by:
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The Future of LED Tubes Type D (works safely with or without FL ballast)
HOW IT WORKS:
The RemPhos Type D TOTALtUBE® G2 LED tube is a combination of Type A + Type B. It will
operate safely and efficiently with the existing FL ballast or safely and efficiently bypassing the FL ballast
and wiring the sockets to 120-277V AC.
PROS:
Takes advantage of the easy and fast installation of Type A and the increased efficiency and
maintenance savings of Type B. Safe for the fixture and the installer. Safe if FL tube is inserted later.
CONS:
None.
UL TYPE A
FL Ballast
Compatible
Ballast Compatible Mode
Do not need to change ballast or rewire fixture
Plug & Play
UL TYPE B
120-277V AC
Direct
Ballast Bypass Mode
Do not need to replace or maintain the old ballast. If old
ballast does burn out, user can wire the existing sockets to
line voltage, quickly and easily (due to double sided,
shunted or non-shunted socket compatibility)
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The Future of LED Tubes RemPhos TOTALtUBE® G2
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RemPhos TOTALtUBE® G2 Unique Key Features
SMARTSENSE-TLED® Switch
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An amazing development in intelligent electrical & mechanical safety
SMARTSENSE® Thermal Protection
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Keeps the LED tube and the fixture safe
REM-POLYMER ® Plastic Tube Body
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Tube is constructed out of high strength and thermally conductive advanced plastics
REM-STRONG ® Assembly Process
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Robust, consistent and proven design and assembly
7 YEAR Warranty
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Industry leading due to highest quality component selection
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SMARTSENSE-TLED® Switch
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An amazing development in intelligent electrical & mechanical safety
Inspiration for this concept came while I was driving
the RemPhos all-electric BMW i3.
I said to myself: why can’t there be a “START/STOP”
switch for an LED tube which would prevent any safety
risks?!
= START/STOP
for LED!
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SMARTSENSE-TLED® Switch
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An amazing development in intelligent electrical & mechanical safety
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Unique and patent-pending design
Prevents electricity from flowing from one end to the other end of the tube
Utilizes shunted or non-shunted sockets (which saves new socket $ and labor)
Prevents gap between tube and socket (which can lead to arcing)
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SMARTSENSE-TLED® Switch
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An amazing development in intelligent electrical & mechanical safety
Insert one-side of the tube into the fixture, touch the pins on the other side without any concern
Insert the other side of the tube into the fixture, however tube is still not powered on.
The tube is only powered on when pressing the final 2 switches on both sides
press the switch!
UL1993- Relamping:
SA8.19.2 One end (lamp base) of the device under test shall be connected to its intended source of
supply while the other end (lamp base) of the device shall be considered accessible and shall be
connected to the shock hazard measurement meter circuit and, in turn.
The current shall not exceed 5 M.I.U (7.07 peak M.I.U.).
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Be careful with other’s products…
Some Type D tubes are available with switches on the end
cap only. This design can be dangerous since the tube is
electrified as soon as it is inserted even if the pins are
making more contact with the sockets.
Large gap
causes arcing
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SMARTSENSE® Thermal Protection
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Keeps the LED tube and the fixture safe
Built in Over-Temperature Protection
RemPhos TOTALtUBE G2® Circuit Design
 3 integrated TEMPSENSE® temperature sensing fuses
 This unique design protects the LED tube if it is installed
incorrectly or with a non compatible ballast or if arcing between
the tube pins and sockets exists
Others poor design
No fuses
End cap, tube body, socket or fixture can become damaged
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REM-POLYMER ® Plastic Tube Body
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Tube is constructed out of high strength and thermally conductive advanced plastics
Utilizing RemPhos’ background in materials
science, we have developed a polymer processing
technique which combines beautifully uniform
illumination and proper heat dissipation for the
optimum LED and electronics performance.
Sample
Height (mm)
NO.1
NO.2
NO.3
NO.4
NO.5
NO.6
NO.7
NO.8
NO.9
NO.10
NO.11
NO.12
NO.13
NO.14
NO.15
NO.16
NO.17
H(mm)
13.08
13.08
13.13
12.94
13.2
12.84
12.89
13.05
13.04
13.08
12.98
13.01
12.93
13.01
13.14
13.07
13.16
H1(mm)
21.89
21.36
21.65
21.75
22.43
21.36
21.09
21.48
21.62
22.13
22.19
22.07
21.89
20.23
21.57
21.96
22.68
Bending
(H1-H)
8.81
8.28
8.52
8.81
9.23
8.52
8.2
8.43
8.58
9.05
9.21
9.06
8.96
7.22
8.43
8.89
9.52
Tube Testing Illustration
(Test is performed to test
bending of tube under heat)
Results: PASS
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REM-STRONG ® Assembly Process
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Robust, consistent and proven design and assembly
Utilizing RemPhos’ strong history of
designing products that can be
manufactured with consistency and
reliability, the TOTALtUBE G2® is produced
with precision automation.
Results: Less manufacturing defects
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7 YEAR Warranty
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Industry leading due to highest quality component selection
By using only the highest quality
components for both the structure and the
electronics, RemPhos is able to offer an
industry first 7 year warranty with or
without ballast (see warranty document for full details).
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Fixture Safety Any UL concerns with fixture or sockets?
SOCKETS:
Various white papers have been written
and UL has issued statements regarding
this topic. FL lamp holders are designed
to handle up to 600V. Therefore they are
safe with LED use.
FIXTURE:
The fixture body, lens and other
components remain unaffected by the
retrofit.
The LED tube is covered under
RemPhos’ warranty.
The FL ballast is still covered under the
FL ballast manufacturer’s warranty.
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Other Considerations Emergency Battery Backup (EM)
RUNNING OFF OF FL BALLAST:
Use with an off-the-shelf FL emergency
battery backup. Check compatibility first:
RUNNING OFF OF LINE VOLTAGE:
2 Options:
1)Use with an off-the-shelf EM inverter such
as:
-Philips Bodine ELI-S20 Inverter
-Larger IOTA units
2)Use with an auxiliary LED board EM kit
such as the RemPhos Fulham Hotspot Kits:
-500LM unit (RPT-ACCESSORY-EMGKIT-HS1-500LM)
-1000LM unit (RPT-ACCESSORY-EMGKIT-HS1-1000LM)
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Other Considerations Dimming Compatibility
So what are our options if we want dimming?
RUNNING OFF OF FL BALLAST:
We not recommend attempting to use
our TOTALtUBE G2® with a dimming
FL ballast. Some dimming ballasts have
proven to be compatible, but generally
speaking, dimming will be poor.
RUNNING OFF OF LINE VOLTAGE:
There is no way to dim the TOTALtUBE G2®
on line voltage.
OPTION 1
Type C (external driver) LED tube. A kit
which includes the tube and a driver. The
driver will have 0-10V dimming.
OPTION 2 (Coming soon…)
RemPhos has developed a new style of Type
B (line voltage) tube which will dim using a
standard on/off wall switch. When the light
switch is turned on, the tube illuminates and
starts at its dim level and gradually increases
in brightness until it reaches full intensity. To
set the brightness to a certain level, toggle the
switch off and then back on. The tube has
memory to save the position. Contact us if
you are interested in learning more.
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Product Summary…Excerpts from Product Cut Sheet
Product Summary RemPhos TOTALtUBE G2®
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Product Summary RemPhos TOTALtUBE G2®
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Product Summary RemPhos TOTALtUBE G2®
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A Summary
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RemPhos company overview
A review of key definitions
A history of LED tubes
Introduction to RemPhos TOTALtUBE G2®
Key unique features
Overview of product details and specifications
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER!
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Our development process and manufacturing quality control in unrivaled.
RemPhos has many years of experience manufacturing LED tubes with extremely low defect rates,
starting with our partnership with OSRAM Sylvania in 2009.
We are committed to supporting our customers throughout the entire process before, during and after
the sale. We have applications engineers standing-by for site visits, technical support and any
troubleshooting.
RemPhos has full photometric labs in-house for optical testing. We are happy to test our customer’s
fixtures at no charge.
Most importantly: the entire RemPhos team takes pride in the products that we ship. We feel we
are doing our part to make the Earth more efficient and environmentally friendly for future
generations!
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For more information…
Visit us online: www.remphos.com
Call us: (877) 997-3674
E-mail me: [email protected]
Visit us in person: RemPhos HQ – 90 Holten St, Danvers, MA
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