Perimeter Trough System

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ete r Tro u g h Systern
P e ri m
is a modular recessed fluorescent lighting
system designed to outline the perimeter
of a room with even light, give the
impression of a floating ceiling, and accent
walls with a soft uniform line of light from
a concealed source.

We teserve the right ta change .letatls af.lEsign. natetials an.l lrn tsh, i. anf wav thal will .a1
ake, the installed appeatance at te.lu.e fun.tian an.1 pen..nance.
Capynsht 1973 by Lightatiet tn.atpotate.t U.S. and Foretsn Patents pen.ltnll
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The Perimeter Trough System provides ar-
chitectura ly integrated f uorescent ighting
at the edge ofthe cei in g, where it meets the
wall. lt is a modu ar recessed system utiliz-
ing standard lengths and one te escoping
unit so that a run of virtually any length can
be constructed from standard production
un its. Ins ide a nd outside co rner un its perm it
the installation of PTS around the entire
perimeter of a room, inc uding wall inter-
sections, offsets and alcoves. The light
source is fully concealed at norma viewing
angles, but greater shielding is obtainable
with parabolic blade louvers, avai able on
PTS 2 and PTS 3. The fluorescent tubes are
mounted so that their ends overlap, elimi-
nating patterns of uneven brightness and
accenting the wa lls with a smooth soft wash
of light.The nternaIpardbolicalu'nirur re
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flector on PTS 3 provides a greater down-
ward component and a more uniform verti
cal distribution.
Using PTS along one wall in a corridor
makes the space appea r wider and can pro
vide an alternative to lighting in the center
of the ceiling, one which may be preferred
for aesthetic reasons or because it avoids
interference with obstructions above the
ce ilin g.
Out inino a roorn with PTS provides a
soft halo of lig ht that opens the space, ma k'
ing it appear arger and yielding a com{ort
ab e brightness on the wa s to ba ance
other luminances in the field of view.
ln the interiors illustrated above PTS
has been used to outline ceilings and define
spaces, creating a comfortable expanded
environment
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The Perimeter Trough
System consists of a
u n itiz ed steelyh o u s i n g

having an extruded
aluminum trim flange. lt
co nta i ns flu o rescent la m p
sections which are totally
concealed at normal I

viewing angles and

overlapped slightly to
prevent light and dark
patterns on the wall.
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Longitudinal Section
Parabolic blade louvers (optional) are
supported at one end, cantilevered so
as not to touch the wall, thus eliminat-
ing the need lor a supporting flange at
the wall. A semi-specular reflector
(optional) directs light downward for
a more uniform distribution vertically.
The 3" overlap oJ the fluorescent
lamps eliminates end shadows and
assures even illumination, An ex-
truded aluminum flange sLrpports and
trimsthe ceiling at the outside edge of
the trough.

Louver Detail
Parabolic blade louvers of anodized
aluminum assure visual cutoff of the
source and provide low brightness
shielding. An extruded alLrminum
frame supports the louver biades
rigidly at one end, allowing them to
float in the perimeter trough. Louvers
are easily removed for cleaning or
lamp replacement.

Corner Detail
lnside and outside corners allow the
trough to follow the full contour of
rooms, corridors or foyers.
 Cross Sectiona I Detail
Fluorescent lamp sections are con-
cealed above and behind the inside
edge of the trough. They are insened
after the trough is installed, snapped
into place behind spring retainers,
and simply plugged together for ease
of installation. Fixture is inde-
pendently supported by wires (by
othersi attached to the building struc-
ture. Concealed air return vents above
the lamp allow for ajr return to the ceil-
ing plenum and permit cooler, more
efficient operation of the lamps.

Lighted Telescoping Unit

There are five lengths oftrough: four
standard modules and a telescoping
sectjon which can be used in conjunc'
tion with a combination of standard
modules to comprise a run of any
lenqth.* Two end caps are included
with each telescoping unit to be Lrsed
at ends of each linear run. Additional
pairs of end caps may be ordered.

*lf the telescoping trough is utilized in a

"telescoped" condition, the extruded
aluminum trim and the frame of the
louver, if any, is cut to fit at the site.

Overtap Detail
The fluorescent lamps are overlapped
to eliminate end shadow and are
plugged together for ease of installa-
tion.

Electrical Conrrectors
Snap-together connectors fjt inside
chassis.

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 Specifications

r Continuous open trough with oftset to

conceal lamps.
. Up-tu.ned flanges at ends ol modules
reinforced by die lormed yokes
provide smooth clean ioints.
. Ceiling Trim: extruded aluminum.
Or
white semi-gloss enamel Iinish.
. Fluorescent lamp sections snap into
trough. plug together. Lamps overlap
3" to prevent dark spots at ends.
. Rapid start high power factor
thermally protected Class "P"
CBM/ETL certilied 120 volts. Also,277
volts available upon request.
. Air return apertures for heat
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extraction.
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r Finish: White baked semi-gloss
enamel, 877o minimum ref lectance.

Allthe above specilications plus

. Parabolic blade louver, semi-specular
anodized aluminum 40 degrees
shielding. supported at the inside
edge by an extruded aluminum
Irame.

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Allthe above specilications plus

r Parabolic blade louver, semi-specular
anodized aluminum 40 degrees
shielding, supported at the inside
edge by an extruded aluminum
I
. Rellector, semi-specular anodized
aluminum, provides more unilorm
vertical distribution.

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 I cD6-1021
20 Watt Trigqer Start
21in.
Lighted l"4odule

I cD6-1033
30 Watt Rapid Start
33 in.
Lighted Module

cD6-1045 45 in.
40 Watt Rapid Start Lighted Module

cD5-1090 90 in.
2/40 Watt Rapid Start Lighted Module

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cD6-3048
40 Watt Rapid Start
27 48 in.
Telescoping Lighted Module

I cD6-20 Inside Corner

I cD6-30 Outside Corner

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Each telescoping section lCD6'30481 in cludes a set of end p ates to frame off ends of continuous lin ear runs.
One telescoping module shou d be used in each linear run. For individual units of exactly 48" or 96" lay_in
PERIMETER 1 sizes, order CD6-1048 for individua 4 (one 40 watt rapid start) or CD6-1096 for individual 8'{three30watt
rapid start).

21in.
iltilll cD6-1121
20 Watt Triqger Start Lighted Module

cD6-1133 33 in.
lttllllllll 30 Watt Rapid Start Lighted Modu le

lilttlllilil] cD 6-1145
40 Watt Rapid Start
45 in.
Lighted Module

cD 6-1190 90 in.
2/40 Watt Fiapid Start Lighted Modu le

27 48 in.
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cD5-3148
40 watt Rapid Start Telescopinq Liqhted Module

cD6-21 lnside Corner

EI With Louvers

I|] cD6-31 Outside Corner

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Each telescoping section (CD6-3148) includ es a set of end pl6ies to frame off en ds of continuous lin ea r ru ns.
One telescoping module should be used in each inear run. For individual units of exactly 48" or 96 lay in
PER'METER 2 sizes, order CD6-1148 for individua 4' (one 40 watt rapid start) or CD6'1196 for individual 8' (thtee 30 watt
rapid start).

cD6-4121 21 in.
lllllllt 20 Watt Triqqer Start Lighted Modu le

ltillltill cD6-4133
30 watt Rapid Start
33 in.
Lighted Module
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lillliltilllll cD5-4145
40 Watt Rapid Start
45 in.
Lighted Module

cD6-4190 90 in.
2/40 Watt Rapid Start Lighted Module

in.
ililllil[. i cD6-5148
40 Watt Rapid Start
27-48
Telescoping Lighted Module

gt cD6-21 lnside Corner

With Louvers

'4lll cD6-31 Outside corner

Each te escoping section (CD6-5148) lncludes a set of end p ates to frame off ends of continuous linea r runs.
One telescoping modu e should be used in each linear run. For individual units of exactly 48 or 96" iay in
PER'METER 3 sizes, order CD6-4148 for individual 4 (one 40 watt rapid start) or CD6-4196 for individua 8' {three 30 watt
rapid starr).

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Selection /Ordering Guide

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Example of Linear Run

Consult plans for footage required of either

PTS 1, PTS 2, or PTS 3, and refer to the
ordering guide opposite for total number of
fixtures required of each type.

Ielescop ing
Lighted Module

Example ol Patter'' Run

On plans, mark locations of all inside and
outside corners, as required.
At inside corner locations deduct 14" from
the linear distance in each direction.
At outside corner locations deduct 7a" frcm
the linear distance in each direction. (Only
%" is required since the corner assembly is
tangent to the walls at this point.)
Calculate the net linear wall to wall distance
between corners-these areas can then be
treated as individual linear runs for ordering
purposes. Consult ordering guide for total
number of fixtures required of each type.
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Telescoping
Lighted Modu e
g',21/;'.

8'71,/i'

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Ordering Chaft

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q" P€RIMETER 1 cD 6-3048 CD 6-1090 CD 6-1045 CD 5-1033 CD 6-102r

u, PERIMETER 2 cD6-3148 CD6-1190 CD6-1145 CD6-',1133 CD6-1121

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PERIMETER 3 cD 6-5148 CD 6-4',190 CD 6-4145 CD 6-4133 CD 6-4121

I.II{ E A B DISTAI{CE
TELESCOPII{G 90' 45' 33', 21"
Not Noi UNIT U NIT UNIT U NIT UNIT
Less Than More Than

4', 5'
5', 6'.
6', I'
7', 8',
8', g'
10'
10' 11',
11',
1?' 13',
13 14'
14', 15'
15', 't 6'
16', 17
17 18
18', 19',
19',
21',
21', 22',
22',
23', 24',
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24 25' 1

25', 26',
26', 27',
27', 2A'
28', 29',
29', 30' 1

30' 3l'
31', 32'.
32', 33',
34',
34', 35'
35', 36',
36',
37', 38',
39', __\_ __
40' 1

40' 41',
41' 42',
42',
43', 44',
44' 45',
45' 46',
46' 47',
47' 48',
4A' 49'.

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Photometric Data
lllumination values (initial lootcandles) are averaged and are rounded
olf. They are shown at the center of a trough of 5 or more units." The
illumination values are uniform throughout the length, tapering off at
the ends o{ runs to no less than 6070 of the center values. Footcandles
on the adjacent and opposite vertical surlaces are shown in red- Foot-
candles on the horizontal surtace at three different distances lrom the
ceiling are shown in black. Room surtace reJlectances are 80% ceiling,
50% wall, 2OV" tloo..

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OHE SIDENOUNf'NG
6FI. BETWEEN WALLS '-
rwo
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srDE Mouuftuc
FT- aETUEEN waLLs
a
215 l0 214 214

38 42
16 16 20 20

1l 16 15 15

I tu 11
'' 13
Les FOOTCANDLES
! , 123A 27 30 21 30 2f 3412
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16 12 12

_,1!Lq 1132 26 26 25 26 26 3211

13 11 11
PERIMETER
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OPENTROUGH

2a out stoe nounnne

No oPPosttE waLL
?h one stoe nounnne
Ft eEfwEEN waLLs
)o rwogoenounnne
waLLs
-- -- 6 -- 12 FT- BErWEEN

150 (, 8

zed e 30 30

t, 6 11 15 15

I 3
Lr 13

6 FoorcaroLes 14
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10 FOOTCANDLES
11

10

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5
5
4 20 l8
4
20 20 1614
13

1512
11
929
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26 24 1A

22
24

23
26

25
295
I
259

LOUVER

3a ONE S'DE fiIOUNT'NG ?h ouesne uounnne

Fr BETWEEN waLLs 3c TWO S'DE
12 FI AETWEEN WALLS
NO OPPOS'TE WALL -- 6 'UOUNTING

147 th I 149 A 149

24 3to31
I 16 d
ro 123 i2
7 FOOTCANDLES 12 10 FOOTCANDLES l0
34027 6 43 30 1612 931 45 30 20 30 4s 319

5 13 9

PEBIMETER
LOUVER
3
5 32 30
5
2413
14
a29 35 30 26 30 35 298
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& REFLECTOR

'Correction factorsr For trough of 4 units multiply footcandles on horizontal by 0.9.

For trough of 3 units multiply footcandles on horizontal by 0.8.
 Estimati ng lll um i nation Levels Heat Extraction /Air Retum Data
To obtain the illumination values for any size room add the contributions from This data is from LT.L. Report No. 24560.
the lighting on each wall where it is installed, using data lrom charts 1a, 2a or 3a, Heat removal tests pedormed in accordance
0ne Side Mounting, No Opposite Wall. This will give a conseryatively low value as with IES Guide for the Photometric and Ther-
the rellections trom the opposite walls will not have been taken into account- mal Testing of Air Cooled Heat Transfer Lu-
minaries using a 4 ft. module with one
40 wan light.
) er.-pt",
Estimate the illumination on a horizontal surface 2 It. above the lloor in a room RELAT'VE L'GHT OUTPUT
measuring 1 6'L x 1 2'W x 1O'H with re{lectances of 80% ceiling, 50% wall, 2Oo/o lloor,
using PTS 3 around the full perimeter.
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u 10,

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tr
12', RETUFN AIR FLOW RATE, CFM
1O0% lghr ouipur is ar srandard phoromeric condrions;
77"F srilla r ln room.nd ol€nom Va ues below 100% a6
duo to €levarad pl€num 16mp€raiu16.

tr tr HEAf D'STR'AUT'ON

16',

Center Point
ri.t located 6 ft. lrom long walls, troughs are 4 units long
! located 8ft. from short walls, troughs are 3 units long
Auarter Points
located 3 ft. and I ft. from long walls, troughs are 4 units long 20 30
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A located 4 ft. and 12 ft. from short walls, troughs are 3 units long RETURN AIR FLOW RATE, CFM
"Divide by 3.41 ro conven ro warls.
''Equivalenl io hear t.nsf€red ro occ!ped space rhrough

Footcandle Level at Centet Pointflwill be:

From the two long walls we get, using chart 3a and the correction {actors for runs of
less than5 units {page 1O): PNESSURE VS. A'R FLOW
2 x 14 x O.9. .......25.2
From the two shon walls, in a similar way we get:
2x5x0.8. ..........8.0 q"*
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Footcandle Level at Auarter Points@ will be:
From near long wall:
From lar long wall:
From near short wall: b 00a

From far short wall: I 006

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6 004

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Air Supply
60 30 100 150200 300
The Perimeter Trough System can be used in conjunction with various types o{ RE]URN AIR FLOW RATE, CFM
standard air diffusers but is not readily adaptable for integrated air supply. lf Typicarplsnum nesalive sl.lc pr$suro is 03 to.05 inches
integrated air supply is required please contact the Jactory.

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