Product Information

The Turbolite range is the new generation of high powered compressed air driven lighting developed from the well known Wolf Airturbo. The Turbolite is certified for use in zones 1 and 2 hazardous areas. Common applications are in the Oil and Petrochemicals Industries, for tank cleaning and pipeline inspections, offering a safer alternative to low voltage lighting in dangerously wet conditions as well as where flammable gases and vapours can accumulate in confined spaces.

Turbolite A-TL44 - has a Bay Light fitting comprising a ball glass and protective polycarbonate dome to provide all-round, general purpose illumination. A hook provides for suspension of the lamp in the working area, or for simple fastening to a folding tripod.

Turbolite A-TL45 - has a reflector head fitting for direct illumination. Polished or matt reflectors give the option of a concentrated narrow beam or diffused wide angle illumination.

The housings of the Turbolites are cast brass, a spark free material, and the safety hook is also brass, but forged for extra strength. All external parts are nickel plated. Internal components are of durable design making the products suitable for use in the harshest industrial environments. A clean dry air supply is a condition of certification and essential for the efficient running of these lamps, otherwise contamination will deposit into the inside of the lens, reducing illumination levels. Suitable air-line filters can be supplied. Another mandatory requirement is the use of anti-static hose, to prevent the generation of unsafe levels of static electricity.

The 24 volt 250 watt tungsten halogen bulb is available in two types offering a choice of 6,000 lumens for 2,000 hours or 9,000 lumens for 200 hours. All items of spare parts including bulbs and alternative reflectors are readily available from stock.

Turbolite lamps are routinely run in, tested and set to the necessary output prior to despatch. The lamps are simple and easy to maintain and supplied with full maintenance instructions and spare parts diagrams and lists. In-house training on maintenance, setting and operation of air lamps is available.

Technical Specification

Wolf Turbolite A-TL44
250w with ball glass for all round illumination
Peak luminous intensity at 2.5m radius 70lux

Wolf Turbolite A-TL45
250w with polished reflector spot beam (approx 10°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 2000lux

Wolf Turbolite A-TL45
250w with matt reflector flood beam (approx 25°)
Peak luminous intensity at 5m 950lux

Product reference		A-TL44			A-TL45
Product description		Safety bay light, compressed air powered			Safety flood light, compressed air powered
Code		Ex s II T4
Apparatus standards		SFA 3009:1972
Type of protection		"s" special protection
Area of classification (Gases)		Zones 1 and 2, Gas Groups IIA, IIB, IIC
Temp. classification		T4
Ambient temperature		-20°C to +40°C
Certificate		BASEEFA Certificate No. Ex 78209X*
Enclosure		Nickel plated brass and gun metal
Lens		Ball glass/plastic dome
Beam type		All-around 360° illumination			Flood (as standard) or spot to order
Light source:	Pt. no.	A-129 (as standard)		A-159 (alternative)	A-129 (as standard)	A-159 (alternative)
	Type	Tungsten halogen filled filament bulb
	Volts	24v
	Watts	250w
	Output	6000 lm		9000 lm	6000 lm	9000 lm
	Life	2000 hrs		200 hrs	2000 hrs	200 hrs
Power source:	Type	Compressed air driven turbo-alternator
	Air pressure	4.0-8.0 bar
	Consumption	0.75m3/min
Ingress protection		Once pressurised, may be used underwater
Weight		7.9kg			12.2kg
*Special certification conditions		A clean dry air supply must be used. Supply hose must be anti-static.

Accessories

The Airturbo and Turbolite lighting systems are very flexible and can be adapted to all sorts of confined space applications varying from huge storage tanks to small sewers.

The Lamps can be suspended from bracing or spars, sited on platforms or mounted on tripod stands to illuminate the entry and working area as effectively as possible.

As previously emphasised, there are two important conditions of Certification which must be observed in any installation:

1. The supply hose must be of an Approved Anti-Static Type such that the electrical resistance between couplings must be within the limits of 10⁴ohms (Min.) and 10⁸ohms (Max.)

2. The compressed air supply should be clean, dry and uncontaminated.

Folding Tripod Stand A-300
This very strong and convenient tripod stand is available for mounting airlamps in such a way that illumination can be angled in most directions. The lamp can be clamped to the tripod head without the need of any tools. When not in use the tripod can be folded away for easy storage.

Anti-Static Compressed Air Hose (A-179 and A-180)
This special 12mm bore single braid hose is manufactured from an anti-static compound and is available in 18.3 metre (A-179) or 36.6 metre (A-180) lengths. Stainless Steel Hose Clips are provided but air line couplings are not for reasons of possible incompatibility.

Air Line Filters
A simple automatic drain airline filter (A-184) can be supplied, but where there are major difficulties in achieving the air quality required an ultra high efficiency filter system (A-186) is recommended, and, as with the simple filter, has the throughput capacity sufficient to power either two Turbolites or six Airturbo Lamps.

Tools and Spares
All of these items are available off the shelf and in special circumstances can be express shipped the same day in order to meet an urgent demand.

Repairs
The company offers a repair and refurbishment service for all its compressed air safety lamp products with the aim of completing these tasks within 7 days of receiving confirmation instructions. Repair instructions and procedures are written in accordance with ISO 9000 Standards.