1. Introducción
The Philips Master TL-D 90 Graphica 36W/950 is a high-quality fluorescent lamp designed for applications requiring excellent color rendering. This lamp provides a daylight white light with a high Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 90, making it ideal for environments where accurate color perception is critical. Typical applications include printing facilities, paint shops, retail sales areas, and museums. This manual provides essential information for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of your lamp.

Figura 1: Philips Master TL-D 90 Graphica 36W/950 Fluorescent Lamp. This image shows the full length of the tubular fluorescent lamp with its G13 pins visible at one end.
2. Información de seguridad
Please read all safety instructions before installing or operating the lamp. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock, fire, or personal injury.
- Seguridad eléctrica: Desconecte siempre la alimentación del artefacto antes de instalarlo, quitarlo o limpiarlo.amp. Ensure the fixture is properly grounded.
- Manejo: Manejar la lamp carefully. Do not drop or subject it to impact. Avoid touching the glass with bare hands, as oils can reduce lamp vida.
- Compatibilidad: Úselo únicamente con lámparas fluorescentes compatibles.amp fixtures and ballasts (electronic or conventional) designed for T8 lamps with a G13 base.
- Desecho: Este lamp contains a small amount of mercury. Dispose of it according to local regulations for hazardous waste. Do not break the lamp.
- Entorno operativo: Asegúrese de que lamp is used within its specified operating temperature range.
3. Configuración e instalación
La instalación debe ser realizada por un electricista calificado o una persona competente.
- Desconexión de energía: Turn off the main power supply to the lighting fixture at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
- Quitar la vieja Lamp (si aplica): Gire con cuidado la vieja lámpara fluorescente.amp 90 degrees and pull it out of the lamptitulares.
- Insertar nueva Lamp: Align the two pins on each end of the Philips Master TL-D 90 Graphica lamp con las ranuras en la lampsoportes. Empuje suavemente el lamp dentro del lampholders and twist it 90 degrees until it locks securely into place. Ensure both ends are firmly seated.
- Verificar compatibilidad: Confirm that the fixture's ballast is compatible with a 36W T8 fluorescent lampEste lamp is designed for operation with both electronic and conventional ballasts.
- Restaurar energía: una vez que yoamp está instalado de forma segura, restablezca la energía al dispositivo.

Figura 2: De cerca view of the G13 pins on the fluorescent lamp. This image highlights the bi-pin base used for electrical connection in compatible fixtures.
4. Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Once properly installed, the Philips Master TL-D 90 Graphica 36W/950 lamp operates like any standard fluorescent lamp.
- Encendido / apagado: Use the standard wall switch or fixture control to turn the lamp encendido o apagado.
- Atenuación: Este lamp is dimmable. If your fixture and ballast are equipped with dimming capabilities, you can adjust the light output using the appropriate dimmer control. Ensure the dimmer is compatible with fluorescent lamps and the installed ballast.
- Tiempo de calentamiento: Fluorescente lamps may require a short warm-up period to reach full brightness and stable color.
5. Mantenimiento
El mantenimiento regular garantiza un rendimiento óptimo y la longevidad de su lamp.
- Limpieza: Before cleaning, always disconnect power. Allow the lamp Para enfriar. Limpiar el lamp surface with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
- Reemplazo: Reemplace la lamp when it reaches the end of its useful life (indicated by flickering, dimming, or failure to ignite). Follow the installation steps in Section 3 for replacement.
- Mantenimiento de accesorios: Periodically inspect the lighting fixture, lampholders, and wiring for any signs of wear or damage.
6. Solución de problemas
Si el lamp does not operate correctly, refer to the following common issues and solutions:
- Lamp no enciende:
- Verifique si el suministro de energía al dispositivo está encendido.
- Asegúrese de que lamp está correctamente asentado en el lamptitulares.
- Verify that the ballast is functioning correctly.
- El lamp Es posible que haya llegado al final de su vida útil y necesite reemplazo.
- Lamp parpadeos:
- Asegúrese de que lamp está instalado de forma segura.
- The ballast may be faulty or incompatible.
- El lamp Puede estar acercándose al final de su vida útil.
- Check for loose wiring in the fixture.
- Brillo reducido:
- El lamp may be dirty; clean it as per maintenance instructions.
- El lamp Puede estar acercándose al final de su vida útil.
- Ensure the dimmer (if used) is set to maximum brightness.
Si los pasos de solución de problemas no resuelven el problema, consulte a un electricista calificado.
7. Especificaciones
Detailed technical specifications for the Philips Master TL-D 90 Graphica 36W/950 fluorescent lamp:
| Parámetro | Valor |
|---|---|
| Número de modelo | TL-D Gra.36W/950 |
| Potencia (nominal) | 36 W |
| Lamp Actual | 0.440 A |
| Forma del bulbo | T8 (Tubular, 26 mm diameter) |
| Base | G13 |
| Temperatura de color | 5000 K (luz blanca diurna) |
| Índice de reproducción cromática (IRC) | 90 |
| Flujo luminoso (máximo) | 2340 lúmenes |
| Vida útil nominal | 15000 horas |
| Regulable | Sí |
| Clase de eficiencia energética | G |
| Contenido de mercurio | 2 mg |
| Operating Temperature (Nominal) | 25°C |
| Dimensiones del producto (L x P) | 119.99 x 2.59 centímetros |
| Código EAN/UPC | 8711500888648 |

Figura 3: Energy Efficiency Label. This label indicates the lamp's energy class (G) and energy consumption (37 kWh/1000h).
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Figura 4: Technical Data Sheet. This image displays detailed electrical, mechanical, and photometric data for the lamp, including dimensions and spectral distribution.
8. Garantía y soporte
Para obtener información sobre la garantía y la atención al cliente, consulte el sitio web oficial de Philips. website or contact your local Philips representative. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.