Philips TubePoint
Product Guide: Versatility meets high performance in long-lasting tunnel lighting
Introduction
Philips TubePoint is a versatile and high-performance family of LED-based luminaires designed for tunnel lighting applications. It offers a complete, modular solution with a universal design and a wide range of optics, delivering high-quality light for a comfortable driving experience. TubePoint provides the benefits of LED technology, including energy savings, long lifetime, low maintenance, and digital connectivity options, making it a future-proof investment for tunnels and underpasses.
With cities focusing on optimizing traffic flow, improving infrastructure, enhancing logistics, and maximizing space, tunnels are becoming increasingly essential. However, tunnels require excellent lighting that is safe, functional, and sustainable in the long term, while also offering a favorable Return on Investment (ROI). Philips Lighting addresses these needs with the TubePoint system.
Image: A modern tunnel interior illuminated by TubePoint luminaires, showing smooth traffic flow and clear visibility.
Family Range
TubePoint is available in two versions: Core and Performer, allowing users to choose the version that best suits their requirements.
TubePoint Core
Ideal for projects prioritizing low initial cost. TubePoint Core is optimized for high lumen packages, features integrated drivers, and offers a wide range of optics. It supports basic control capabilities, can integrate with third-party Powerline Modules, and comes with a basic finish and a flying lead cable with a plug. It operates at ambient temperatures up to 35°C and has a typical lifetime of up to 90,000 hours, with a standard two-year warranty.
TubePoint Performer
Designed for users seeking long lifetime, low lifecycle costs, and high performance. TubePoint Performer offers extended control capabilities, a wide range of optics, and integrated or remote driver options. It provides plug-and-play connectivity (through wiring) with a high-grade material and finish. It can operate at ambient temperatures up to 45°C and includes a standard three-year warranty.
Image: Visual comparison of TubePoint Core and TubePoint Performer versions.
All TubePoint luminaires are available in both Core and Performer versions and come in four sizes: Mini, Small, Medium, and Large, with specific Product Family Codes (PFCs):
- TubePoint Mini: BGP221 (Core) / BGP231 (Performer)
- TubePoint Small: BGP222 (Core) / BGP232 (Performer)
- TubePoint Medium: BGP223 (Core) / BGP233 (Performer)
- TubePoint Large: BGP224 (Core) / BGP234 (Performer)
TubePoint luminaires can also be ordered without integrated drivers, powered by remote multi-driver units (e.g., Metis drivers EGP400) mounted externally. Extension leads connect the LED units to the remote driver unit.
Image: Illustration of a TubePoint luminaire with a remote driver unit.
Various mounting brackets are available, including MBQ (Quick Release) and MBA (Tilted) brackets.
Key features highlighted with descriptive labels:
- [Wide range of optics]
- [High level of flexibility]
- [Performance combined with efficiency]
- [Easy to install]
- [Future-proof investment]
Applications
TubePoint is versatile and suitable for various tunnel lighting scenarios, including entrance, exit, and interior point source lighting.
Tunnel Entrance
At the tunnel entrance, TubePoint provides high lumen packages with optimized counterbeam and symmetrical distribution. This ensures a smooth transition from bright outdoor conditions to the lower light levels inside the tunnel, enhancing driver comfort and safety.
Tunnel Interior
Inside the tunnel, lower lumen packages combined with a wide range of symmetrical light distributions ensure optimal lighting and a safe driving environment.
Tunnel Exit
When exiting the tunnel, drivers' eyes need to quickly adapt to outside light conditions. TubePoint's medium to high lumen packages and counterbeam/symmetrical lighting distribution facilitate this adaptation, preventing hesitancy or indecision.
Traffic Underpasses
The features of TubePoint also make it ideal for meeting the specific lighting needs of traffic underpasses.
Diagram: Illustration showing different light distribution patterns (DTCB Counterbeam, DTS Symmetrical Standard, DTS-WB Symmetrical Wide, DTA Asymmetrical Standard, DTA-WB Asymmetrical Wide) and their typical applications in 2-3 lane tunnels.
Lighting Performance
TubePoint offers outstanding flexibility in terms of lighting distributions and luminous flux, making it suitable for a wide array of tunnel applications. It delivers high-quality light, ensuring a comfortable driving experience.
Key lighting distributions include:
- DTCB Distribution (Counterbeam): Typically used for entrance lighting in 2-3 lane tunnels.
- DTS Distribution (Symmetrical Standard): Suitable for entrance and interior lighting in 2-lane tunnels.
- DTS-WB Distribution (Symmetrical Wide): Ideal for entrance and interior lighting in 3-lane tunnels.
- DTA Distribution (Asymmetrical Standard): Used for entrance and interior lighting in 2-lane tunnels.
- DTA-WB Distribution (Asymmetrical Wide): Applicable for entrance and interior lighting in 3-lane tunnels.
Image: Close-up view of a TubePoint luminaire, highlighting its LED array and optical design.
Installation and Maintenance
TubePoint is designed for quick and efficient installation, benefiting from its low weight, quick mounting brackets, and plug-and-play connectivity (through wiring).
Installation Options:
- Cable tray mounting (with quick release brackets in various dimensions)
- Adjustable wall mounting
- Ceiling mounting
All mounting brackets are made of stainless steel and feature galvanic separation from the luminaire and mounting structure.
Easy Maintenance:
TubePoint is built for longevity and designed for easy maintenance. Critical components can be accessed on-site within minutes using just a screwdriver. For more extensive maintenance, the luminaire can be completely disassembled as no glue is used; all parts are secured with screws. The driver and LED units are fully repairable off-site, and spare parts are readily available.
Images: Illustrations demonstrating the modular construction and accessibility of components in TubePoint Mini for maintenance.
In Control
Adding controls to your tunnel lighting optimizes the total installation and maximizes the value of your TubePoint investment. Lighting controls continuously adapt to changing external brightness, ensuring smooth transitions for drivers entering, passing through, and exiting tunnels. They also provide valuable status and health information about the lighting system.
TunneLogic
TubePoint Performer can be connected to TunneLogic, Philips' advanced tunnel control and monitoring system for LED technology. This system is easy to install, commission, operate, and maintain, offering safe lighting control and system health monitoring.
BaseLogic
Alternatively, TubePoint can integrate with BaseLogic, a retrofit entry-level adaptive control lighting system. BaseLogic communicates via powerline and includes enterprise server software, a photometer, tunnel control unit, data transmitter, and monitoring module.
Image: Visual representation of the TunneLogic and BaseLogic control systems, possibly showing a control unit and a data disk.
TotalTunnel: The End-to-End Solution
TubePoint is also a key component of the TotalTunnel program, Philips' holistic approach to tunnel lighting. This program combines a networked lighting system with a comprehensive set of services.
This intelligent and integrated solution benefits tunnel owners, operators, users, and maintenance companies by creating a safe, energy-efficient, and compliant tunnel design.
TotalTunnel comprises five key building blocks:
- Luminaires: Functional tunnel lighting ensuring safety and efficiency, supporting main tunnel lighting techniques.
- Guidance Lighting: State-of-the-art system to keep traffic moving, enhancing driver comfort and safety.
- Dynamic Control Systems: From basic to elaborate monitoring systems, offering full control over the lighting.
- Architectural Lighting: Enhances the driving experience by reducing monotony and improving spatial awareness.
- Services: Comprehensive support from concept design and commissioning to lifecycle services, including maintenance and performance optimization, offering a turnkey project to protect investments.
Icons representing the five building blocks of TotalTunnel: [Luminaires], [Guidance lighting], [Dynamic control systems], [Architectural lighting], [Services].
Dimensional Drawings
Detailed dimensional drawings are provided for both TubePoint Performer and TubePoint Core versions across all sizes (Mini, Small, Medium, Large). These drawings illustrate the precise physical dimensions, mounting points, and bracket compatibility for each model, enabling accurate planning and installation.
Diagrams: Visual representations of the physical dimensions and mounting configurations for TubePoint Performer Mini (BGP231), Small (BGP232), Medium (BGP233), and Large (BGP234). Similar diagrams are available for the TubePoint Core versions (BGP221, BGP222, BGP223, BGP224).
Components Overview
The TubePoint luminaires feature a modular construction, allowing for flexibility and ease of maintenance. Key components include:
Modular Construction:
- Housing: Driver compartment on the back, accommodating up to three LED units.
- Driver Compartment: Extruded aluminum with anodized finish and die-cast endcaps.
- LED Unit: Up to 3 die-cast LED units.
- Glass Cover: Thermally toughened glass, secured with screws.
- Mounting Brackets: Stainless steel (304) base brackets (BA), compatible with ceiling (MB), wall (MBA), or quick release (MBQ) brackets.
- Connectivity: Plug connections on endcaps or flying leads (LSOH).
- Driver Unit: Equipped with externally accessible fuse.
- Gear: Programmable LED drivers, compliant with TunneLogic control and monitoring systems.
- Remote Gear: Optional, for use with EGP400 multi-driver units.
- Wiring: Options for through wiring for efficient cabling.
- Galvanic Separation: Brackets offer full galvanic separation from aluminum parts.
TubePoint Mini Construction Specifics:
- Housing: Integrated compartment for gear and LEDs.
- Glass Cover: Thermally toughened, secured with screws.
- Mounting Brackets: Stainless steel (304) Base bracket (BA) for various mounting types.
- Connectivity: Plug connections at gear compartment or flying leads (LSOH).
- Driver Unit: Externally accessible fuse.
- Gear: Single LED drive, programmable and TunneLogic compliant.
- Remote Gear: Optional, with EGP400 multi-driver unit.
- Wiring: Through wiring options.
- Galvanic Separation: Brackets offer full galvanic separation.
Diagrams: Visual representations of the modular construction and TubePoint Mini construction, labeling each component.
Specifications
| Name | TubePoint Core | TubePoint Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Product Family Code (PFC) | BGP221, BGP222, BGP223, BGP224 | BGP231, BGP232, BGP233, BGP234 |
| Range: LED lumens (±7%) / Total system watt (±11%) | Mini: Max. 10,000 lm (81 W) Small: Max. 19,000 lm (152 W) Medium: Max. 38,000 lm (305 W) Large: Max. 61,000 lm (476 W) | Mini: Max. 9,000 lm (73 W) Small: Max. 17,000 lm (134 W) Medium: Max. 34,000 lm (270 W) Large: Max. 52,000 lm (409 W) |
| Luminaire/system efficacy (incl Optical and driver efficacy) | > 100 Lm/W | > 100 Lm/W |
| System life/lumen maintenance (system = light modules & drivers) | L80B10 = min 90,000 hours | L80B10 = 100,000 hours |
| Light distributions / Optics | DTCB; DTS; DTS-WB; DTA; DTA-WB Optic lenses behind glass cover. Optic material: plastic (PC) | DTCB; DTS; DTS-WB; DTA; DTA-WB Optic lenses behind glass cover. Optic material: plastic (PC) |
| Operating temperature range | -30 to +35°C | -30 to 45°C (depend on version) |
| Electrical insulation class | Class I or Class II | Class I or Class II |
| IK rating | IK08 | IK08 |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| System surge protection | Standard 6 kV | Standard 10 kV |
| Material | Housing: Die-cast aluminum (LM6), finishing in powder painting (RAL 7035) Electric cover (rail): aluminum (AlMg Si 0.5) anodize (25 um) | Housing: Die-cast aluminum (LM6), finishing in powder painting. Standard Marine Salt Protection (1000 hrs Salt Spray Test) Electric cover (rail): aluminum (AlMg Si 0.5) anodize (25 um) (RAL 10714 or other colors upon request) |
| Weight excl. brackets (kg) | Mini: 4.4 Kg Small: 7.3 Kg Medium: 14 Kg Large: 20.7 Kg | Mini: 4.4 Kg Small: 7.3 Kg Medium: 14 Kg Large: 20.7 Kg |
| Electrical connection | Flying lead, with or without plug (Wieland, Gewiss IEC309) | Socket connections on luminaire: Option loop IN/OUT 1: 1x IN and 1x OUT (Mains and DALI combined). Option Through wiring: Mains IN/OUT + DALI IN/OUT (Connectors: Wieland RST20i5) |
| Control | NC, option for non Philips PL module | Standard D9, optional D7 |
| Cable type: Options | LSOH and FG7OM (others on request) | LSOH and FG7OM (others on request) |
| Luminaire mounting | Ceiling mounting bracket (Stainless steel) Quick release bracket 100, 200, 300 mm by 75 mm (for cable tray mounting) Stainless steel AISI304 Adjustable Wall mounting bracket 0 to 90° (Stainless steel) All brackets have galvanic separation (PA spacer) from Luminaire and mounting structure | Ceiling mounting bracket (Stainless steel) Quick release bracket 100, 200, 300 mm by 75 mm (for cable tray mounting) Stainless steel AISI304 Adjustable Wall mounting bracket 0 to 90° (Stainless steel) All brackets have galvanic separation (PA spacer) from Luminaire and mounting structure |
| Certification / Listing | CE, ENEC Corrosion resistance: Salt Spray test 500 h | CE, ENEC Corrosion resistance: Salt Spray test 1000 h compliant |
| Packaging | Carton box or multipack | Carton box or multipack |
Note: Additional specifications like CCT/CRI, Inrush current, and specific light distributions are detailed in the original document.
