
Product Features
The new Evolve™ LED Decasphere Area Light offers energy efficiency and quality of light in a modern style. The advanced
LED optical system provides improved horizontal and vertical uniformity, reduced glare and improved lighting control. GE’s
unique reflective optic design effectively aims the light where you need it.
The GE Evolve LED Decasphere Area Light offers more than 11 years of reliable service life to significantly reduce
maintenance frequency and expense, based on a 50,000 hour life and 12 hours of operation per day.
Applications
• Roadway, site, area, and general lighting utilizing
advanced LED optical system providing high
uniformity, excellent vertical illuminance, reduced
offsite visibility, and reduced on-site glare.
Housing
• Base: Die-cast aluminum housing.
• Top Upper Housing: One-piece spun aluminum.
• Meets 2G vibration per ANSI C136.32-2001.
LED & Optical Assembly
• Structured LED array for optimized roadway, walkway,
and campus photometric distribution.
•
Evolve™ light engine consisting of nested concentric
directional reflectors designed to optimize application
efficiency and minimize glare.
• Utilizes high brightness LEDs, 65 CRI at 4100K typical.
• LM-79 tests and reports are performed in accordance
to IESNA standards.
Lumen Maintenance
Mounting
• 2-3/8” External Slipfitter or 6-inch Arm.
Finish
• Corrosion resistant polyester powder painted,
minimum 2.0 mil. thickness.
• Standard colors: Black, Grey, and Dark Bronze.
• RAL & custom colors available.
Electrical
• 120-277 volt
• System power factor is >90% and THD <20%.
• Integral surge protection non-dimming:
- For 120-277VAC per IEEE/ANSI C62.41.2.-2002,
6kV/3kA Location Category C-Low (120 Events)
• EMI: Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class A.
• Photo Electric Sensor (PE) available
Warranty
• 5-year limited system warranty standard.
• System rating is L85 at 50,000 hours. Contact
manufacturer for Lxx rating (Lumen Depreciation)
beyond 50,000 hours.
Ratings
/
• listed, suitable for wet locations per UL 1598.
• IP65 rated optical enclosure per ANSI C136.25-2009.
• Temperature rated at –40° to 50°C.
• Upward Light Output Ratio (ULOR) = 0
• Compliant with the material restriction requirements
of RoHS.

Ordering Number Logic
Evolve™ LED Decasphere Area Light (EADC)
E A D C 0 4 1 L
_ _ _ _ - _ - _ _ - _ - _ _ - _ - _ - _ - _ _ _ _ - _ _ _
PROD. ID
E = Evolve
VOLTAGE
0 = 120 - 277 L = Polycarbonate
A = Area
D = Decasphere
C = Contemporary
OPTICAL
CODE
TYPE V
TYPE IV
TYPE III
R5 Symmetric 4900 90 5:1 3 0 1 456208
A4 Asymmetric Forward 3100 63 5:1 1 0 2 456209
A3 Asymmetric 4800 90 5:1 2 0 2 456210
Photometrics
EADC Type V – Symmetric (R5)
4,900 Lumens, 4100K
.5
.1
.2
OPTICAL
CODE
TYPE
DISTRIBUTION
ORIENTATION
F = Front
B = Back
L = Left
R = Right
N = Not
Applicable
Front (F)
Pole
LED COLOR
TEMP
41 = 4100K
Pole
Back (B)
LENS
Optical Cover
Pole
Left (L)
PE FUNCTION
1 = None
2 = PE Rec.
4 = PE Rec. with
Shorting Cap
Pole
Right (R)
Light pattern thrown in direction specified in relation to Pole and Fixture.
TYPICAL INITIAL
LUMENS
4100K
TYPICAL SYSTEM
WATTAGE
120-277V
POLE
SPACING
(2-4 LANES)
BUG RATINGS*
B U G
*Rating values for B and G are based on rated lumens and may vary due to flux tolerances.
1979
1484
990
495
1
2
OPTIONS
F = Fusing
P = Prewire with 6’ of 14/3
Cable
XXX = Special Options
1 = 6-in.
(152mm) arm
E = 2-3/8” Exter
Slipfitter
Not Applicable (N)
4100K
Pole
COLORMOUNTING
BLCK = Black
DKBZ = Dark
Bronze
nal
GRAY = Gray
Contact
manufacturer
for other colors
IES
FILE NUMBERS
EADC Type IV– Asymmetric Forward (A4)
3,100 Lumens, 4100K
2748
2061
1374
.1
.5
.2
687
1
2
Grid Distance in Units of
Mounting Height at 16’
Initial Footcandle Values at Grade
Vertical plane through horizontal angle
of maximum candlepower at 85°
Vertical plane through horizontal angle of 0°
EADC Type III – Asymmetric (A3)
4,800 Lumens, 4100K
.1
.2
.5
Grid Distance in Units of
Mounting Height at 16’
Initial Footcandle Values at Grade
Grid Distance in Units of
Mounting Height at 16’
Initial Footcandle Values at Grade
2534
1900
1267
633
1
Vertical plane through horizontal angle
of maximum candlepower at 85°
Vertical plane through horizontal angle of 0°
2
Vertical plane through horizontal angle
of maximum candlepower at 85°
Vertical plane through horizontal angle of 0°

Product Dimensions
Evolve™ LED Decasphere Area Light (EADC)
FRONT VIEW
23.58 in. (599 mm)
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
0.798 in.
(20 mm)
BACK VIEW
11.00 in.
(279 mm)
0.52 in. DIA.
(13 mm) DIA.
4.513 in.
(114 mm)
• Approximate Net Weight: <38 lbs. (<17.24 kgs.)
• Suggested Mounting Height: 12-30 ft . (3.66-9.14 m)
• Effective Projected Area (EPA): 1.9 sq. ft. max (0.18 sq. M max)
DATA
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© 2013 GE Lighting Solutions, LLC. Information provided is subject to change without notice. All values are design or typical values when measured under laboratory conditions.
OLP-3050 (Rev. 05/13/13)