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FUNDAMENTALS COLLECTION

Product catalog summary

Overview

The Fundamentals Collection by Litelab offers a versatile, durable lighting solution tailored for museums, exhibits, and collections. Known for its theatrical design and broad lamp and accessory options, it has been favored by specifiers for over 30 years.

1. Product Range and Applications

  • Designed specifically for museum collections, science, history, and play exhibits.
  • Includes halogen, LED, and metal halide fixtures with lamp types from MR16 to PAR64.
  • Used in prominent institutions such as the National Museum of Play and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

2. Features and Benefits

  • Lamp Selection: Supports halogen, metal halide, and LED lamps.
  • Accessories: Extensive options including colored and optical lenses, three types of louvers, snoots (straight and wall wash), barn doors, and filters.
  • Mounting Options: Multiple fitters such as BusRun, canopy, track, clamps (light and heavy duty), cord and plug, coil cord, Unistrut®, and metal halide canopy kits.
  • BusRun Fitter: Optional on/off switches and rotation locks for fixture control.
  • Relamping: Front access design simplifies lamp and accessory changes.
  • Accessory Cartridge: Holds up to three accessory components simultaneously for beam customization.

3. Technical Specifications

Halogen/LED Fixtures

  • MR16 lamps: 12V halogen, max 75W.
  • AR70 lamps: 120V/230V halogen, max 50W.
  • PAR series (PAR20 to PAR64): wattages from 50W to 1000W depending on model.
  • Framing projectors with adjustable focus, shuttering, and gobo/color medium compatibility; wattage 100W to 500W.

Metal Halide Fixtures

  • 9M fitter integrates ballast into a compact horizontal bar for clean BusRun Busway installation.
  • Supports 20W and 39W ceramic metal halide lamps including MR16, T4, T6, R111, PAR20, and PAR30 types.
  • Features on/off switch, rotation lock, and LED self-check indicator for lamp failure or thermal shutdown.

4. Mounting and Fitter Options

  • BusRun and BusPoint track mounting systems.
  • Canopy mounts for ceiling installations.
  • Light and heavy duty clamps with straight or coil cords for pipe diameters 0.75" to 2.0".
  • Unistrut® mounting and sidecar fittings for select models.

5. Dimensions and Physical Characteristics

  • Fixture sizes vary by lamp type: MR16 approx. 3-6 inches diameter; PAR64 up to 15.8 inches length.
  • Construction emphasizes durability and theatrical aesthetics.

6. Accessories

  • Glass filters and lenses modify beam shape, quality, or color without dimming.
  • Louvers and screens control glare and light output.
  • Barn doors for spill light cutoff and theatrical effects.
  • Snoots minimize lamp visibility and control beam spread.
  • Various lens types: linear spread, universal spread, beam softener, frosted Pyrex, UV filters, hexcell and cube cell louvers, cross hair baffles, and light block screens.
  • Color correction filters enable Metal Halide to Halogen conversion.

7. Ballast and Fitting Options

  • Integral 9M ballasts support 120V/230V line voltages and BusRun systems.
  • Sidecar ballasts for higher wattage fixtures and framing projectors.
  • BusRun® Busway fitters include models 9A, 9B, 9i, 9M with shallow and deep options supporting line voltage, low voltage, and integral transformers.
  • Track fitters compatible with spec and basic track systems (EUT and BT models).

8. Specifications and Model References

  • Comprehensive tables cross-reference fixture models, lamp types, voltages, wattages, accessories, fitter types, canopy options, louvers, snoots, clamps, and cords.
  • Finish options include Brushed Aluminum, Black, White, and Custom Paint.
  • Beam angle options and UV coating availability noted for lenses and filters.

9. Features and Best Practices

  • Focus indicators and locks maintain fixture positioning during relamping.
  • Ballasts include power switches for easy shutdown during maintenance or inactivity.
  • Consult Litelab website for alternative ballast configurations and detailed technical data.

10. Critical Information and Recommendations

  • Observe maximum wattages per lamp type to ensure safety and performance.
  • Use specified ballast and fitter combinations for electrical compatibility.
  • Accessory holders are mandatory for secure attachment of accessories.
  • Consult manufacturer or website for alternative ballast configurations.
  • Proper use of focus locks and power switches enhances maintenance efficiency and fixture longevity.

Conclusion

The Fundamentals Collection provides a comprehensive, modular lighting solution optimized for museum and exhibit environments. Its wide lamp selection, extensive accessory options, and versatile mounting configurations support ease of maintenance and aesthetic integration, making it a preferred choice for professional lighting designers and specifiers.

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2 Fundamentals Collection Lighting Instruments

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National Museum of Play at The Strong, Rochester, NY North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh, PA National Museum of Play at The Strong, Rochester, NY (COVER) North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh, NC Fundamentals were designed to be the perfect solution for lighting any collection.

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The versatile and functional workhorse... Conceived as the all-encompassing workhorse of Litelab’s track fixture collections, this line offers the broadest range of lamp selection, accessories, and mounting configurations. Their durable construction based on a theatrical appearance has been a specifier favorite for more than 30 years. The fixture accessories offer colored lenses, optical lenses, three kinds of louvers, snoots, wall wash snoots, and barn doors. Dimmers per fixture, switching, and locking devices are also available. Mounting variations for these fixtures are diverse and versatile....

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METAL HALIDE FIXTURES HALOGEN/LED FIXTURES In addition to adjustable focus and shuttering, these fixtures can take gobo’s and color medium. Lamp sources range from 100 to 500 watts for ultimate flexibility. Litelab offers theatrical type framing projectors in both halogen and metal halide – with three lensing options – narrow, medium, and wide. Framing Projectors

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F U N D A M E N TA L S CO L L E CT I O N FEATURES/BENEFITS Multiple Fitter Options Litelab’s Fundamentals Collection offers the broadest range of lamp selection, In addition to several different BusRun fitters – with a canopy, track accessories and fitters, refer to pages 28-34. BusRun Fitter Options Available with optional on/off switches and rotation locks. Lamps The collection was designed for halogen and metal halide lamps ranging from MR16 to PAR 64 and some LED lamps. Accessories Litelab offers a wide range of lenses, filters, and louvers for each fixture. Accessory Cartridge Accepts up...

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Fundamentals Collection Sam Noble Museum of Natural History, Norman, OK Exhibit and Lighting Design: Hilferty & Associates

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Lighting Specs: MR16 12V Halogen 75W Maximum Fittings: [Integral or Remote Transformer] n BusRun 120V/230v n BusPoint 120/230/277V n Canopy Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock F01MR16 F02AR70 Fittings: [Sidecar] 120V/230v 277V Light Duty Clamp F07PAR20 Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® Lighting Specs: MR16 12V Halogen 75W Maximum BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n BusRun n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord F16PAR56 n n Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock 8 Fundamentals Collection Lighting Instruments

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Lighting Specs: MR16 12V Halogen 75W Maximum Fittings: [Integral or Remote Transformer] n BusRun 120V/230v n BusPoint 120/230/277V n Canopy Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock Lighting Specs: MR16 12V Halogen 75W Maximum Fittings: [Sidecar] 120V/230v 277V Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n BusRun n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n n Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock For additional information, consult www.litelab.com and review the Luminaires|Surface – Fundamentals Collection....

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Fittings: [Integral or Remote Transformer] n BusRun 120V/230v n BusPoint 120/230/277V n Canopy Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock Lighting Specs: AR70 Halogen 120V/230v 50W Maximum Fittings: [Integral or Remote Transformer] n BusRun 120V/230v n BusPoint 120/230/277V n Canopy Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock 10 Fundamentals Collection Lighting Instruments

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Lighting Specs: AR70 Halogen 120V/230v 50W Maximum Fittings: [Sidecar] 120V/230v 277V Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n BusRun n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord F08PAR30 n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n n Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock Lighting Specs: PAR20 Halogen 120V/230v 50W Maximum F16PAR56 Fittings: n BusRun 120V/230v n Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy Light Duty Clamp n Straight Cord n Coil Cord Heavy Duty Clamp n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord Unistrut® n Coil Cord Bus Fitter Options:...

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Lighting Specs: PAR20 Halogen 120V/230v 50W Maximum Fittings: 120V/230v Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® F20PAR20 BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n n Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock Lighting Specs: F06P38MH PAR30 Halogen 120V/230v 75W Maximum (Short Neck Only) Fittings: 120V/230v Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock F16PAR56 12 Fundamentals Collection Lighting Instruments F18PAR56 BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n Straight Cord...

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Lighting Specs: PAR30 Halogen 120V/230v 75W Maximum (Short Neck Only) Fittings: 120V/230v Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock BusRun Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Lighting Specs: AR111 or PAR36 12V 100W Maximum –75W Maximum (with 9i integral fitter) Fittings: [Integral or Remote Transformer] n BusRun 120V/230v n BusPoint 120/230/277V n Canopy Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock For additional information, consult www.litelab.com and review the Luminaires|Surface...

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Lighting Specs: AR111 or PAR36 12V 100W Maximum Fittings: [Sidecar] n BusRun 120V/230v n Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n BusRun 277V n Canopy Light Duty Clamp n Straight Cord n Coil Cord Heavy Duty Clamp n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord Unistrut® F09PAR38 n Coil Cord Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock Fittings: 120V/230v Light Duty Clamp Heavy Duty Clamp Unistrut® Bus Fitter Options: Switch Rotation Lock F18PAR56 14 Fundamentals Collection Lighting Instruments BusRun n Spec Track n Basic Track n Canopy n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord n Coil Cord n Straight Cord...

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