TFORCE CORE LED HPL 36W E27 830 FR LED Bulb

The Philips TrueForce Core LED HPL 36W E27 830 FR bulb, reference 29927600, is a professional lamp designed to retrofit luminaires originally equipped with HID discharge lamps. With a consumption of 36 W, it delivers 5500 lm, warm 3000 K light and a luminous efficacy of 152 lm/W, offering a LED alternative to 125 W HPL lamps and 70 W SON lamps.

Its E27 cap and 300° light distribution make it easy to adapt compatible luminaires to LED technology while maintaining a wide light output. This TrueForce CorePro version operates exclusively with direct connection to the 220-240 V mains supply, so it must not be used while keeping an electromagnetic ballast in series. It also features IP65 protection, a glass bulb with a frosted finish and a nominal service life of 25,000 hours.

36 W power and 5500 lm

The Philips TrueForce Core LED HPL delivers a luminous flux of 5500 lm with a nominal power of only 36 W. Its luminous efficacy reaches 152 lm/W, providing a high amount of light with reduced consumption compared with the traditional HID technologies it is designed to replace.

This combination makes it possible to upgrade existing installations to LED in order to reduce energy consumption and maintenance, provided that the luminaire and its electrical installation are compatible.

LED alternative to HPL 125 W and SON 70 W

Philips specifies this reference as an alternative for 125 W HPL lamps and 70 W SON lamps. This makes it especially suitable for lighting retrofit projects where the aim is to keep a compatible luminaire and replace only the light source.

Before replacing the lamp, the internal dimensions of the luminaire, the cap, the electrical configuration, thermal conditions and the existing power supply system must be checked.

Direct mains connection

Reference 29927600 is specified by Philips as a lamp for direct mains operation only. It is not a version designed to work connected to an electromagnetic ballast.

When used to replace an HID lamp in an existing luminaire, the installation must be adapted to the scheme indicated by Philips. Any modification or bypass of the auxiliary gear must be carried out by a qualified installer following the manufacturer's instructions.

E27 cap

The lamp uses an E27 screw cap, one of the common formats in luminaires designed for HPL lamps of this power rating.

Philips markets different TrueForce Core HPL versions with other caps, wattages and color temperatures, so it is important to check the exact reference before replacing an existing lamp.

Warm 3000 K light

The 830 color code identifies a color temperature of 3000 K and a color rendering index of CRI 80. The result is a warm white light, suitable for applications where functional lighting with a comfortable visual tone is desired.

The color consistency specified by the manufacturer is below 6.

300° beam angle

The TrueForce Core LED HPL has a nominal beam angle of 300°. This wide distribution approximates the light behavior of traditional HID sources and makes it possible to take advantage of the reflectors and optics of compatible luminaires.

Oval frosted glass bulb

The lamp has an oval shape and is made of glass. Its frosted finish, also identified by the FR designation, diffuses the light emitted by the internal LED elements and provides an appearance similar to certain traditional lamps.

IP65 protection

Philips specifies an IP65 protection rating for the lamp itself, providing protection against dust and against water jets within the conditions established by the manufacturer.

The final protection of an outdoor installation also depends on the characteristics of the luminaire, lamp holder, connections and the rest of the installed components.

Suitable for enclosed luminaires

Philips' official documentation indicates that this lamp can be used in enclosed luminaires. However, the thermal conditions, dimensions and installation requirements indicated by the manufacturer must be respected to ensure proper operation.

25,000-hour nominal service life

The Philips TrueForce Core LED HPL 36W has a nominal service life of 25,000 hours. At the end of nominal life, the specified luminous flux maintenance factor is 70%.

The lamp is also designed to withstand up to 50,000 on/off cycles.

Fast start-up

LED technology provides light almost immediately after switch-on. Philips specifies a start-up time of 0.5 seconds and a time of approximately 0.5 seconds to reach 60% of luminous flux.

This avoids the long warm-up periods associated with certain traditional discharge lamps.

220-240 V supply

The lamp operates at a nominal voltage of 220-240 V and a frequency of 50-60 Hz. Its nominal current is 143 mA and it has a power factor of 0.9.

As it is designed exclusively for direct mains connection, the specific installation scheme for this version must be followed.

Non-dimmable

The TrueForce Core LED HPL 36W E27 830 FR is not dimmable. It must not be connected to conventional dimmers.

Dimensions of 91.5 x 249 mm

The lamp has a diameter of 91.5 mm and an overall length of 249 mm. Its net weight is approximately 204 g.

These dimensions should be checked before replacement, especially in enclosed luminaires or those with limited internal space.

Operating range from -30 to +45 °C

Philips specifies an operating ambient temperature range from -30 to +45 °C. The maximum rated housing temperature is 43.3 °C.

To achieve the expected service life, the indicated thermal conditions must be respected and the luminaire used must be compatible.

Energy class D

The lamp has energy efficiency class D according to the current European scale. Its declared energy consumption is 36 kWh per 1000 hours of operation.

RG0 photobiological safety

The TrueForce Core LED HPL is classified in photobiological risk group RG0 according to EN 62471. Philips also specifies a PstLM flicker value of 1 and an SVM stroboscopic effect value of 1.6.

Maximum number of lamps per circuit

For direct mains connection, Philips establishes the following indicative maximum values for certain circuit breakers:

• 10 A type B circuit breaker: up to 6 lamps.
• 16 A type B circuit breaker: up to 10 lamps.

These values must be used together with the actual electrical sizing of the circuit and the installation conditions.

Applications of the Philips TrueForce Core LED HPL

• Retrofit of luminaires with compatible HPL lamps.
• Replacement of compatible SON lamps.
• Outdoor lighting.
• Street lighting.
• Roads and residential areas.
• Parks and public spaces.
• Community lighting.
• Professional and tertiary installations.
• Compatible enclosed luminaires.

Technical features of the Philips 29927600

• Brand: Philips.
• Manufacturer: Signify.
• Reference: 29927600.
• Model: TForce Core LED HPL 36W E27 830 FR.
• 12NC code: 929002481202.
• Full EOC: 871951429927600.
• EAN: 8719514299276.
• Technology: LED HPL.
• Nominal power: 36 W.
• Luminous flux: 5500 lm.
• Luminous efficacy: 152 lm/W.
• Philips stated equivalence: HPL 125 W / SON 70 W.
• Cap: E27.
• Shape: oval.
• Material: glass.
• Finish: frosted.
• Color code: 830.
• Color temperature: 3000 K.
• Light color: warm white.
• Color rendering index: CRI 80.
• Color consistency: <6.
• Beam angle: 300°.
• Supply: 220-240 V.
• Frequency: 50-60 Hz.
• Nominal current: 143 mA.
• Power factor: 0.9.
• Ballast compatibility: no; direct mains connection only.
• Dimmable: no.
• Start-up time: 0.5 s.
• Time to 60% flux: 0.5 s.
• Nominal service life: 25,000 h.
• Switching cycles: 50,000.
• Flux maintenance at end of nominal life: 70%.
• Protection rating: IP65.
• Suitable for enclosed luminaires: yes.
• Photobiological risk group: RG0.
• PstLM: 1.
• SVM: 1.6.
• Energy efficiency class: D.
• Energy consumption: 36 kWh/1000 h.
• Diameter: 91.5 mm.
• Length: 249 mm.
• Net weight: 204 g.
• Ambient temperature: -30 to +45 °C.
• Maximum rated temperature: 43.3 °C.
• EPREL registration number: 403654.
• CE marking: yes.
• Compliant with EU RoHS: yes.
• Philips warranty: 3 years.

LED retrofit of HPL luminaires with direct mains connection

The Philips TrueForce Core LED HPL 29927600 makes it possible to upgrade luminaires compatible with HID technology using a 36 W E27 LED lamp capable of delivering 5500 lm. Its wide 300° angle, oval shape and frosted finish are designed to maintain suitable light distribution in retrofit applications.

With 152 lm/W, 25,000 hours of service life, IP65 protection and stated equivalence to HPL 125 W and SON 70 W, it offers a retrofit solution for professional and outdoor lighting where the goal is to reduce installed power and maintenance.

Important: this TrueForce CorePro version is for direct mains connection only and is not compatible with electromagnetic ballasts. Retrofitting an existing HID luminaire must be carried out by a qualified installer following Philips' instructions.