DUAL 4OO IT/ATT
The Sylvanla Vanguard s a
coiipact Mercury/ Meta arc lumina re consjsting of a de-
tachab e aluminLrrn reflector. d e-cast a uminLrm socket
housLng, cantilever sLrpport arn'rs, cast alum num ballast
hous ng and MercLrry or Metalarc lamp in one comp ete
package. Des gned for vertica lamp operation, the
Vanguard provides efficrent ght distribut on and out-
standing br ghtness contro n a w de var ety of spac ng
to mounting he ght ratios.
Lighting Equ pment by
dFr,'ino,i r:Ltpr rcri & Er-arRcN cs
Lighting Equ pment D vision
Lightinq Center, Danvers, lVass. 01923
The Vanguard line is spe-
cifical y des gned to meet the extremely adverse service
conditions encoLrntered n lndustrial plants, and wher-
ever high footcandle levels of quality lighting are re-
qu red. Reflector geometry provides unusual y fine
brightness control. The Vanguard combines conven-
ient instal ation and maintenance with built in safety
features for long lasting dependable service in r!gged
applicatLons.
When equ pped with the Meta arc lamp, the Vanguard
can be used wherever a high degree of color rendering
is required. The Metalarc lamp provides a continuum
of color throughout the visib e spectrurn. The Vanguard
starts and operates both Metalarc and Mercury lamps
at 20'F ambient temperatures.
SECTION 103 29
SPECIFICATION FEATUBES
SIMPLIFIED ASSEMBLY TO CONDUIT SUPPOFT access coveT is attached. Lock screws are prov ded for fixture
A specially desgned support rlng can be postoned and se- orientatlon. Figure E, Page 8. Pre wired ballast components
cured io standard hea\.y-wall conduit. The complete Vanguard nd vidua y replaceab e are standard features of the Van-
unt is simpy fted and eased into its hangng posrton. Ex quard Series. -
ternal hook fltt ngs are not requ red to attaln the advantages of
safe, fast nsta aton. This exc usve feature is standard on all FUSING
Vanguard un is. Figure A, Page B Lne fusing is avai able for the Vanguard. Fuses are acces-
sbile from outside the ba last housing, ihus e lrninating the
SAFETY necessity of removing the ballast cover for fuse maintenance.
The Vanguard features a shock-resistant ightweight alumlnum Photo 3, Page 4.
ballast housing whrch serves as both a support and closure
for ihe ballast and capacitor. Fixture support is not dependent
on strength of screws or bots The toia fixture weight is dis- ACCESSORIES
tributed through the aluminum strap which embraces the ent re A variety of accessories for faster, easier and safer nsial a

ballast compartment. The peened Alzak aluminum reflector is tion are avai able for the Vanguard. See Page4.
supported by two (2) heavy duty NEMA sty e latches, proven for
thelr dependability n o!tdoor ghting luminaires. Figure G, VEBSATILITY OF APPLICATION
Page L The ight disiribution paitern for the Vanguard is bu lt-in"
the fixture by means of varatlons of lght-center-length. The
CONVENIENT WIRING same reflector can be used in a multiplicjty of light distribution
The Vanguard can be connected to branch circuit after lt rs variations simplifying lnstallaiion arld maintena11ce of re-
nstalled rn ts hanging positlon. A conven ent lock-on wiring -

DUAL 4OO WATT MERCURY 120 VOLT I

-
CONSTANT WATTAGE AUTOTRANSFORMER BALLAST,
ORDER NG LAMP TYPE INCLUDED IES LIGHT
NUMBER (rwo - 4oow) DISTFIBUT ON LBS.
VMAC -8OO 12OC 2E Br. Wh te Dx H33 1CL/DX Concentrating 41
vMAM -800-120C-2E Br. Whiie Dx H33 1GL/DX Medlum Spread 47
VMAS BOO.I2OC 2E Br. White Dx H33-1CL/DX Spread 47
VMAW-8OO,120C 2E Br. White Dx H33 1GL/DX 41
VMAC.SOO 12OC XB No lamp ght distribution Concentrating 43
VMAM-8OO-120C XB designed -for Phosphor Medi!m Spread 43
VMAS 8OO.120C-XB Spread 43
VMAW 8OO 12OC XB Widespread 43

vlv.ac -800 12Oc-xA Concenirat ng 43

No lamp lightdstribution
deslgned -for clear mercury
VIVAM-BOO 120C,XA Medium Spread 43
VMAS BOO-120C-XA Sp read 43
VMAW BOO 12OC.XA 43

NOTES: 1. All ordering numbers shown indicate 120 volt primary voltage. Other voltage ratings (208, 240, 217, and 480) are also available. lndicate proper
voltage by inserting rating in ordering number in place of 120. Example: VMAM-800-277C'2E.
2. With CwA-Consta.t Wattage Autotransforrner iyp€ ballasts the startlng curent is equal to or less lhan operating line curerit. 240 Volt and
277 Volt high power factor reactor ballasts €nd 120 Volt and 480 Volt high power factor autovansformer ballasts available on request.

DUAL 4OO WATT METALARC I2O VOLTS3

METALARC BALLAST4 -
OFDERING LAN,4 P TYPE INCLUDED IES LICHT
NUMBEB (TWO - 400W) DISTRIBUTION LBS.
vMAC ,800-120C-2C Metalarc M400 Concentratlng 47
vt4AM 800-120c-2c Metalarc M400 Medium Spread 41
VMAS 800 120C-2C Metalarc M400 Spread 41

VMAC 800 120C XC No amp ght distribution Concentrating 43

VMAM BOO 12OC XC designed-for clear Metalarc Medium Spread 43
VMAS 800-120C XC lamp (5) Spread 43

NOTES: 3. All orderng numbers shown indicate 120 volt primary voltage. Other voltase ratings (208,2,10,277, and 480) are also available. lndicate
voltage by inserting raiing ln orderinq number in place of 120. €xamplei VMAC-800-277C-2C
4. Metalarc ballasts are high power factor- starling c!rrent is less than operatlng line current. !80 Volt reactor ballasts available on requee!.
5. For light distribution for phosphor coated Metalarc lamp, substitute letlers XD in place of XC in ordering number

Dual400W Vanguard equipped with single 400 Watt ballast and one s;de wired for incandescent lamp
Dual l..4ercLrry-lncandescent or Meta arc-lncandescent are available in all Dual 4O0W models. Add letter "1" after 800 in orderjng
number. Example: VMAS-8001 120C- 1C-
 Dual 400 Watt

Accessory Parr No.

i
I

The Tota y Enclosed Vanguard is recommended for areas

l
where dust and grit cause refJector maintenance problems.
The faciory nstalled boros licate glass drip cover provjdes
uplight in this totally enciosed unit. The glass is heat
res stant and completely sealed for resrstance to rnoisture.

A factory insta led ceramic f lter permits the enclo6ed

reflector to breath air which is free of d rt padlcles. Since
,o
enclosed luminaires force hot air out during lamp operat on and Glass Drip Cover
force cooler air in when lamp is turned off, the filter acts as
a barrier to dirt partic es before they can contaminate the
reflector and lamp surface. Besult: Higher maintained liqht
output. Fiter can be washed or rep aced dur ng normal
relamprng or ma ntenance periods. Ceramic Filter

An impact resistant g ass door cover is also provided

The door js fu y gasketed and can be hinged or removed
for convenient mainienance,
Glass Door Cover
lndicate "Toially Enclosed Vanguard' by inseating letier "E"
n ordering number prefjxes as shown on Page 2,
(Example: EVMAS-40A-1 20C-2C)

FixtLrre Hanger
G ass Door Cover Hook (32833) This is
(32827). This cover the hanger hook on y.
lnc udes the door
assembly with hinges
and latches. lmpact
resistant glass is used
with ihis cover.

W re Guard (32826). Fixture Hanger

This is used for
.a Loop Assembly
physical protection of (VLP-1) (factory
the lamp. ':F' insta led). This
assemb y includes a
h anger loop,2 in ch
nipple (%" IPS) and
3-foot, 3-w re,
prewired cord and
plug set.

Lr
Fusing (VFA-8) F xture Hanger
(factory installed). The Loop (32834). This is
fuse ho der and fuse the hanqer loop only.
are mounted in the
ballast housing cover
plate. Fuses are
accessible w thout
removlng cover plate.
Specify whether single
or doLrble lilre fusing
and give voltage.

Fixture Hook Power Hook

Assembly (VHP 1) Assembly (32835). Th s
(factory insta led). This provides a convenient
assembly includes a power receptacle and
hanger hook,2-inch support hook, n a
nipple (%" IPS) and slngle assembly,
3-foot,3-wlre, dlrectly at the f xture
prewlred cord and moLrnting posiiion.
p uq set.

The following three visibility factors, important in
any lighting installation, serve as a useful guide in
selecting the ideal Vanguard luminaire distribution.
These factors are:
After estab-
lishing the required footcandle level and calculating
the number and type of Iuminaires required, three
easy steps aTe necessary to confirm that the Van-
guard luminaire selected jn your Iighting calculation
will provide maximum uniformity of illumination
the particular jnstallation at work plane. (1) Estab-
lish the "Actual Spacing to Mounting Height Ratio"
above the work plane. Thjs has already been cal-
culated by the footcandle level, the space condi-
tions, the number of luminaires required and the
allowable geometric relationship of these lumin-
aires. (2) Select the type of light source, clear or
phosphor coated lamp. (3) See the lvlaximum Uni-
formity Table below for recommended distributions.
These distributions are indicated by the letter de-
signations C = Concentrating, M - Medium
- Widespread.
Spread, W = By adding the chosen
distribution classification to the basic luminaire
Prefix (VMA-), the recommended ordering number
may be derived. The luminaire recommended for
maximum uniformity may be different from the one
originally selected for the lighting calculation. lf a
change in luminaire selection is desired in order to
obtain maximum uniformity, the new coefficient of
utilization should be used and resultant footcandle
level noted.
The shielding of a Iuminaire is defined
as that angle from horizontal- 90" (directly oppo-
site the luminaire) at which djrect view of the light
source is cut off. lf the lamp is a clear enveloped
lamp, the light source is the arc tube in the case
of the mercury or Metalarc lamps, or the filament
is the light source in the case of the incandescent.
lf the lamp is a phosphor coated mercury or Metal-
arc lamp or an inside frosted incandescent source,
the light source becomes the phosphor or the
frosted envelope surface. The shielding angles of
in
various sources in a variety of Vanguard luminaire
distributions are glven in the Shielding Angle Chart
on Page 7.
Since the eye is attracted to
the maximum brightness in a visual field, the maxi-
mum brightness of a luminaire reflecting surface,
or the light source, is of greater importance than
is its average brightness. The characteristics of
clear enveloped lamps are such that source bright-
nesses are sometimes reflected in the clear bottom
of the lamp envelope. Therefore, although the
reflector surface may be of Iow brightness, at
various viewing angles, the lamp envelope bright-
ness may be apparent in brightness measurements.
Such consideratlons are shown in the Maximum
Brightness Chart shown on Page 7. These lamp
envelope brightness effects are shown in paren-
theses. The reflector maximum brightness along with
the luminaire shielding should be considered along
with the choice of luminaire related to its uniform-
ity and distribution classification.

For maximum uniform ty of llumnaiion between lumlnares, use ihe followlng table for selecton of recommended Vanguard unlt.
Calculate actual spac ng to mount ng he qht ratio and se ect recommended umina re for use w ih either clear or phosphor coated lamp.
Actual Spacing 1 2 3
to Mnt g
Hgt. Batio Phosphor Coated Clear Mercury Clear Metalarc
above work plane
1.4 VMAW Refer to Table 1 Befer io Table 1
1.3 Refer to Table 1 or 2
1.2 VV1AW or S Refer to Table 1 or 2
1.1 VIVAW or S VMAS VMAS
1.0 VMAW or S or M VMAS or M VMAS
0.9 VN,IAW or S or N4 VNIAW or S or M Fefer to Table 1 or 2
0.8 VMAW or S or Ny' V|\.4AW or S or Nl Befer to Table 1 or 2
o.1 VlvlAW or S or M VMAW or S or M VMAM
0.6 VIVAW or S or M or C VMAW or S or Ny' or C or C
VN,1AS
0.5 VMAWorSorMorC VMAWorSorMorC VMAS or Ny' or C
4.4 VMAW or S or lV1 or C VMAWorSorMorC VMAS or N/ or C
0.3 VMAWorSorMorC VMAWorSorMorC VMAS or M or C
CLEAR ME RCURY CLEAR ME RCURY
CONCE NTRATING DISTR IBI.,TI MEDIUM SPAEAD DISTR IBUTION

50 30 30 10
30 10 10 10 l0 10 ro i 10 I 10 : io
51 50 ,18 0.6 J
59 59 57 0.8 I

1.0 I H
1.25
1-50 cc
k c
F
2.O >E
?s Q o
3.0 cc C
4.O B

CLEAR MERCURY CI EAR ME

SPBEAD DISTR IBUTION WIDE SPBEAD D ISTR IAIJTION
0.6 J
0.8 r

i.o 9 H
r.25 ! G
2.O >E
z.s f;o
76 14 13 3.0 cc C
4.4 B

CONCENTR ATING DISTR IBUTION

0.6 J
0.8 r

1.0 9 H
r.25t cF
r.bod
2.O >E
2.5 9D
l9 tl l5 74 3.0 Yc
4.O B
80 78 77 5.O A
TED LAMPS_METALA RC*
SPR EAD DISTB I

C LEAB META LAB

CONCE NTRATING DISTR IBUTION MEOITJM SPR EAD D
0.6 J
0.8 I

1.0 9 H
I -25 F G
r.so f r
l1 . to 2.0>E
13 12 2.5QD
3.0 3c
40 B

CLEAR META LARC

55 53_53 0.6 J
61 58 58 0.8 r

1.0 9 H
't2a a G
r.so # r
2.O >E
3.o;c
4.O B
O(
5.0 A
*COLOF IMPROVED MERCURY AND BRITE WHITE DELUXE MEFCUBY
 CLEAB METALARC M-400
Fixture Descripilon Shielding Ang e
VMAC 39"
VMAM 38"
VMAS 3l'
PHOSPHOR COATED BRITE WH]TE DELUXE N,lERCUBY
(H33-l GL/DX)

PHOSPHOR COATED COLOB IMPROVED MERCUFY (H33'] GL/C)

and
PHOSPHOR COATED METALARC
(M-4oo/c)

Fixiure Description Shielding Angle

VMAC 34"
VMAM 28',
VN,4AS 25"
VMAW 21'

CLEAR MEBCURY (H33 1CD)

Fixture Descrlption ShieLdlng AngLe

VMAC 36
VMAM
VMAS

The va les s ven are for nom nal le.gth (USASI) standard Length lamps.

IES Bas ic Maxlmum Brightness (Footlamberts)

Lamp Luminaire Lumlna ire V ew nq a'rglp r'orr ho Tonld p ane f90"l
Type Classiflcation Coding 85' 75' 65' 55 45

Concentrating VMAC 40 41 44 (1800)

M-400 Clear
Medium Spread VMAM 42 48 (2800)
Metalarc 400 Watt 41
32000 Lumens Spread VMAS 4A 42 48
H33-1GL/DX
Phosphor Concentrating VMAC 40 43 67
Coated Briie Medlum Spread VMAM 40 43 (4700)
White Deluxe Spread VMAS 31 34
Mercury 400 Watt Wide Spread 43 45
23000 Lumens
@Mercury(H33-lGL/c)multip]yabovevaIuesby0,890-
To obtain values for phosphor coaied Metalarc (M-400/C) .rlt plv ubou" u
HJ3 1 CD Concentrating VMAC 29 34 (460)
Clear Medium Spread VMAI,4 30 35 (700) A
Mercury 400 Watt Spread VMAS 25 29 (720)
20500 Lumens Wide Spread 3B 4A (1600)

A = Source BriShtness. Values in parentheses ind cate brightness of lamp enve ope

M400 H33
Lamp Type Dual 400 Metalarc Dual 400 Merc!ry
Constant Wattage Constant Waitage Lead Laq lSeries
Ballast Type lsolated Secondaryl Arnotransformer t Reactor
Prlmary VoLtage 120 204 240 211 480 120 208 240 211 480 240 271 460

Open Circuit Voltaqe 515 515 51 5 515 515 5s0 250 250 250 250 244 277 460

Startino Line Current 8.2 4.7 4.1 3.5 2.0 B 4.6 4 3.4 2 3.9 3.4 3

Operatlnq Line Curreni 4.2 4.1 4.1 3.5 2.0 B 4.6 4 3.4 2 3.5 2

Line Extinquishlng Voltage 60 105 120 140 244 72 125 144 166 2S0 175 200 350

Mlnimum Power Facior 90% s0% e0% e0% e0% s0% s0% e0% s0% e0% e0% e0%
Approx. lnput Watis 920 s20 920 924 920 880 880 880 880 BBO 850 855 850
f -20"t 20"f -20'F L20"t
Minimum Ambient Startlng Temp. -20'F 20'F 20"F 20'F -20'F 2A 20'l- 20"F 50'F
Watts Output Regulation 10% at f 10% Line Volts 12Yo at a10% Line Volts 12ak at !5o/a
Line Volts

f Wjth a CW or CWA type ballast the startr.g current Ls eqLa to, or less than the oper.t ng necurent +w $ line vo tase over 22s.
Simplilied Assembly
A spec ally designed support ring (A) can be positioned and
secured to standard %" heavy-wali conduit. Ring is threaded
onto conduit and locked into position by a thread desiructive
screw. Complete unit is simpy llfted and eased into hangifg
posiiion. {B) External hook hangers are not required to attain
the advantage of safe, fast nstallation.
ri
E_-A
i1'ci
Convenient Wiring
All necessary wires are accesslble from the iso ated wiring
chamber (C) located ai the top of the ba last housing making it
unnecessary to enter the bal ast compadment for connections.
Once connections are rnade (D) the lock-on wiring access cover
is put into place. (E) Lock screws are provded for fixture
orientation,
Bujlt-in Safety Features
The shock resistant, cast alumlnum ballast holsing (F) serves
as both a support and enclosure for the ba ast and capacitor.
Fixiure suppori is not dependent on strenqth of screws or bo ts.
Total fxture weight is distributed through the auminum strap
which embraces the entire ballasi compartment. The ba ast
cover plaie is easily removed for access to bal ast components.
Safety cords retaln ba ast cover plate during maintenance. The
reflector ls supported by two heavy duty NEMA style atches,
(G) proven for their dependab llty n outdoor lighting app ica-
tions.
Versatility of Application
The light dlstrlbutlon pattern for the Vanguard s "buit jn the
frxtr.rre by means of var at ons of ighfcenter,length. The same
reflector can be used n a multipliciy of llght distribution varia-
tions slmpllfylnq installaiion and maintenance of refiectors.
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