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As

a eader in hlgh performance

optica system development we are

proud to br ng you Solus.

A malor step forward in the state

ol the art, Solus satisfies the latest
requirernents in

area

qht nq.

Solus
At the heari of the Solus system is

the unique Solus Type V square distrr

bution reflector train. Thls patented
optical design ulillzes all of the light
from High lnrensity D scharge lamps.
prolecting it ln the most efficient
pattern while reduc ng system glare.
Solus is offered in two sizes, in Metal
Halide and High Pressure Sodium

sources up to 1000 Watts.

A ong with advancing the state of the

art optically, SoLus' advanced styling

ofters advaniages in both mounting
versaiility and aesthetic adaptability.
ln addjtion to the Type V square

optica system. Solus incorporates

ref ectors lor Types

ll, lll, and FoMard

Throw (Type lV) dlstributions. Thus

Solus can satisfy all ihe requirements
of the most demanding site lighting

project in a s ngle, proportionally

sca ed housing enclosure.

Product Offering
Solus Large
(LAL Series)

Visual Appeal
On first inspection, the most striking

feature of the Solus series is its

smooth, highly sculpted contour.
The oblate spheroid design motif is

distribution

carried through from the iop cover

of the unit to its specially contoured

convex lens. ln addition to being an

exceptionally pleasing form, its shape
offers advantages in its wind resistance characteristics over bulkier cube

Patented Solus Type V Square

Solus FT Forward Throw

distribution
400, 750, and 1000 Watt High
Pressure Sodium sources

400 and 1000 watt l\,,letal Halide

sources

or cylindrical forms.

Solus lntermediate
(SOL Series)

Two Sizes
Solus is offered in two sizes to make

use of a broad range of sources.

distribution

Their pleasing design and low profile

are perfectly proportioned to their

intended mounting heights compared

to comparable cube type luminaires,

presenting a pleasing daytime
appearance.

Broad Application
In addition to the unique Solus Type V

Square optical system, Solus provides

additional lighting distribution patterns

and a broad array of source options.
To provide the perfect solution to any

site lighting problem IES Type Il, lll,

and Forward Throw optical systems
round out the high performance versatility of the series, enabling Solus to
be used in all facets of outdoor
area lighting.

Patented Solus Type V Square

Solus Type lV Forward Throw

distribution
IES Type lll Asymmetric

distribution

IES Type Il Long and Narrow

distribution

100 to 400 Watt High Pressure

Sodium sources

175 to 400 Watt l\4etal Halide

SOUTCES

Function
Patented Solus
Type V Distribution
ln common with vertica lamp
lurninaires, Solus collects as much
light as possible from the arc tube
of an HID lamp.
Beg nning with a conventional, h gh
efficiency Type V reflector system,
light is directed from ihe lum naire to

vedical ang es as high as 55'. Unlike

other conventlonal reflectors, however,
the top of the reflector is open.
Light from the upper port on of the
arc tube, usually wasted in conven-

tional luminaires, is red rected by an

upper collecting reflector to distribuiing
reflectors in the housing and lens
frame to provide add tionaL high angle
ight, giving the Solus Type V optics its
exceptionally hlgh main beam candle-

powe'level and spac rg caoabrlites.

The horizontal amp position, in
combination with precisely placed
reflecior facets and the lens frame,
cut off projected light within 10" of

the main candlepower beam. Th s

provides precise glare control not
possib e in comparab y performjng

vedical larnp luminaires.

Aux liary reflectors enhance ihe
d stribution

Why not a vertical lamp?

to provide the desirable

symmetric square distrlbution,

provlding hlgher leveLs of illum nation
and better uniform ty in grid patterns.
T're

colvex ens na niains the arch

tectural theme of the housing and

min mizes internal reflection. This
assists in maintainlng the excellent
uniforrnity of distribution that is the
key to "seeability".

Excess ve L ghl

Application

Type ll
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Single

Solus distribut on types to prov de

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Compare Performance
Glare Control
Solus offers superior glare control
in all of its distribution types, a critical

component of lighting performance.

As an example. ;n a candlepower dis-

tribution chart of the industry standard

vertical lamp Type V luminaire, there
is a considerably greater amount of

light projected above 80 deg. than

with Solus. This light is considered
"disability glare" in that it inhibits
visibility, rather than enhancing it.

40

20

30

.r0

10

Competitive vertical lamp, sag lens:

400W HPS; vertical curve through

Large Solus horizontal lamp,

convex lens: 400W HPS; vertical
curve through 45' lateral

45'lateral

Even Area lllumination

r:a a:

Again using the unique Solus Type V

Square distribution, Solus provides
far more even illumination ar greater
distance between poles than the

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horizontal lamp cutolf luminaire.

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The obvious advantage is economy.

With the increased spacing capabilites
of the Solus, fewer poles need to be
installed to meet any given illumination criteria. The savings in material,
labor, and energy consumption will

FEET

40

30 120 160 200

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Large Solus 400W HPS,

40 toot mounting height

Cutott Luminaire 400W HPS,

40 foot mounting height

lvlin

Min lvlax Avq

be substantial using Solus.

l\.4ax

Avg

0.19 2.66 0.57

Avg/l\,4in l\y'axllvlin
3:1

14:1

0.08 4.32

0.97

Avq/lvlin
12:1

220 2,10

Max/N,4in

54:1

e Photometrics
:--

The selected photometrics shown

Additional photometric data is available

below illustrate the excellent perfor-

through the l\iloldcasi Applications

mance provided by Solus.

depadment or on Lite-Proo.

C ear 400W

Meta Ha ide

Lumen Bating= 32000

Ft

MH= 30
C ear 1000W I\,4elal Ha de
Tesl #P14854 LLrmen Rat ng= 1 17000

MH= 30 Ft
Test #P13954

Clear 400W N4etal Halide

Lumen Raling= 32000

MH= 30 Ft.
Test #PL4B37

.er

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Note: lsofootcandle charts in units of

mount ng he ght

Max mum p

ane,15'lalera

Clear 400W H gh Pressure Sodium MH= 30 Ft.

Lrfiren Ratino= 50000
Test

#PL4B55

30
#P13955

Clear 750W Hjgh Presslre Sod um MH=

Llmen Rating=
Tesl

110000

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mountinq helght

Maximum plane

45

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Clear 400W H gh Pressure Sodium l\,4H= 30 Ft.

Test #P14838
Lumen Bating= 50000

Specifications
o

Rugged, all aluminum spun housing,

top cover, and lens frame. Top ballast
cover ls hjnged and secured with a
single r/a-1urn slotted fastener for easy
access. Lens frarne is hinged to the
housinq and secured with two sloited
thumbscrews for access to larnp
compartment. A safety cable prevents
damage to the lens frame.

@ Patented Solus Type V Square optical

system is of segrnented, formed Alzako
and special OM94" high reflectance
alumlnum material, positlvely
positloned to optimize distribution. Type
ll and lll d stributions utilize
hydroformed ref lector element with
faceted Alzak aux liary reflectors to
maintain high ang e distribution.
Forward throw optlcs use segrnented
A zak and extruded po ished alurninum
ref lector sections for exceptional
perimeter lighilng performance.
ReflectorTypes ll, lll, and Forward
Throw are rotatab e within the housing
for the grealest mounting versatility.

Lens is convex, tempered glass lor

exceptiona clarity and durability. The
ens frame is an integral part of the
Solus optical systern, and is gasketed
to the hous ng and lens for weathertight, bug-tight operation. A J at
tempered glass ens is avallable as
an opiion.

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The balast is mounted to a removable

trav and concealed under the hinqed
top cover. Balast js iso ated from lamp
compartment for cooler operation and
longer lfe. Ballast is CWA, high power
factor type designed ior -20"F|30"C
([/H) or-40'F/C (HPS) starting.
Lum naire s UL and CSA approved
and carries appropriate label.
Lamp (by oihers) is clear, horizonta
burning. recessed withln housing to
minimize glare.
Yoke mount unit compr ses a 4rL" O.D.
fitter hub lor mounting lo a23ls dia.
x 4 high pole top tenon. The yoke is
1s/rn dia. heavy wall a um num tube.
Arm moLrnt units conslst of a 3 x 5'
extruded aluminum arrn (21lr" x 4" on
long. Arm
ntermediate s ze), 2 or
may be mounted dlrectly to pole or on
a selection of fitters.

S pfitter ava lable in 3 sizes to match

the wldest variety of pole types. Cast
nternal fitter ls designed to slipfit
2%" x 4" hiqh tenon.

o Mounting Options
Solus may be mounted in twin,

tr ple, or 4-light configurations.

Solus s architecturaly finished

in a choice of five standard

Wind Loading Data (EPA Ft.')

premium abrasion and fade resistant,

lnlermediate Housinq

electrostat cally applied polyester

2"

powder coatings. A comp ete palette

of addltional colors is available on

special request.

Single
Twin at 180"
Twin at g0'
Triple at 120'
Quad

Arm

1.1
2.1
NiA
2.2
N/A

5"

Arm

Yoke

Large Housing

2"

Arm

1.7
N/A
3.5
N/A

1.2

2.2
2.0
2.4

27
13

Yoke Mount

5"

Arm

Yoke

1.8

2.8

38
4.1

19

Solus Large

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Solus lntermediate

11

Solus
Seven Step Ordering Guide

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Guide:
Example: SOL2541

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27

BZP

1FU

lO uoa"t
Solus
Metal Halide

400w E/BT-37

LAL3541
LAL3591

LAL3441
LAL3491

LAL3540
LAL3576
LAL359()
N/A

LAL344O
LAL3476
N/A
LAL349O

25OW IMH E 28

soL2517
soL2526

soL2417
soL2426

soL2317
soL2326

soL2217
soL2226

400w

soL2541

soL2441

soL2341

soL2241

soL2570
soL2510
soL2515
soL2525
soL2540

soL2470
soL2410
soL2415
soL2425
soL2440

soL2370
soL2310
soL2315
soL2325
soL2340

soL2270
soL2210
soL2215
soL2225
soL2240

1000w E/BT 37
High Pressure Sodium

400w E-18
75OW E/BT 37
1000w E-25

1000w E 37'
'Lamp avalabe lrom Ph ips Liqhlng

lntermediale Solus
Metal Halide
175W [,4H E 28
l\,4H

E-28

High Pressure Sodium

7OW HPS E-23'/,
100w HPs E23,i,
150W HPS E23'i?
25OW HPS E.1B

400w HPs E,18

@ ritter
0 No Utter (direcl mounl to pole or yoke mounl)'
1 4" round"
2 5" round
3 63[" round

@ vottage
12 120V
20
24

27
34
48

20BV

240V

277v

'
"

347V
4B0V

@ rinisn
BZP - Bronze Powder Coal
BLP - Bleck Powder Coet
DZP - Deserl Bronze Powder Coat
SLV Siver Leal Gray Powder Coal

@ Mounting
1-Singe

2-Twin@180"

3-Trpe@120"
4-Quad@90"
5

WHT- While Powder Coal

Yoke N4ount

6-Twin@90"

@ Arm
0 - No arm (Yoke mount)
2 - Long round end arm 5'
4 - Short round end arm,2" (Single,
7

Wall [,4ount (lntern']. Slze On y)

Twin @180", andTrple @

Tel 510 562 3500

Fax 510 577 5019

Contacl laclory lor ess than 4'dLamelerpoe

Nol avalabe with mounlng codes #4 or #6

120'only)

Nole: For other Iinishes or mulliple color

selections, conlact factory.

) options
FGL
1FU
2FU -

Flat Glass Lens

Sing e Fusing \120V,217V,347V)
Double Fusing (208V 240V,4B0V)
PCR Twisl Lock Photoce I Beceptac e
SPI - Special Paint lnstr!clions (Contact Factory)
Nole: Mullip e oplions may be selected.

Printed in U.S.A-

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