This document introduces the characteristics of OSRAM DULUX® EL energy-saving lamps, including electro-optical characteristics, temperature influences, power supply, etc.
The guide describes OSRAM DULUX EL compact fluorescent lamps, which integrate electronic control gear and are offered with E14, E27, and B22d bases. It outlines the different product families – LONGLIFE, ECONOMY, VARIO, SENSOR Plus, and CIRCOLUX – and their typical applications in commercial and domestic lighting.
Technical sections cover international standards, lamp ignition and start‑up behaviour, photometric data, power‑supply requirements, and environmental considerations. Detailed tables list power input, luminous flux, efficacy, dimensions, weight, and rated life for each wattage variant.
| Power input | 3–25 W |
|---|---|
| Luminous flux | 100–1500 lm |
| Luminous efficacy | 33–65 lm/W |
| Rated average life | 8000–15000 h |
| Weight | 35–165 g |
| Operating temperature range | -30 °C to +50 °C |
The lamps are offered in a range from 3 W up to 25 W depending on the specific variant.
LONGLIFE lamps are rated for about 12 years of service, roughly 15 000 hours under typical use.
A LONGLIFE lamp can endure more than 500 000 switching operations in a 30 s on/150 s off cycle.