Eaton FDA254PER Marine Interior Recessed Light - NEC/CEC
Part Number: FDA254PER
Quick Summary
Eaton FDA254PER is a marine interior recessed luminaire designed for dependable shipboard lighting. Engineers often struggle with tight ceiling spaces, corrosion exposure, and maintenance downtime. This fixture complies with NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous locations aboard vessels, supporting long service life. With a 54W, 2-lamp T5HO configuration and a 120-277Vac, 50/60 Hz supply, it delivers efficient, reliable illumination in cabin, corridor, and engine-room spaces. The robust steel housing and acrylic lens pair to resist marine environments while simplifying installation in standard recessed ceilings, delivering tangible cost savings for fleet operators. This is a practical solution for professionals prioritizing uptime, safety, and compliance in harsh maritime settings.
Product Information
Extended Description
FDA254PER Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FDA marine interior, 50/60 Hz, Acrylic lens, T5HO, Steel, Perpendicular, Recessed ceiling mount, 2-lamp, 120-277 Vac, 54W
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FDA marine interior
Catalog Number
FDA254PER
UPC
662276373235
Product Length/Depth
53.63 in
Product Height
4.13 in
Product Width
19.69 in
Product Weight
24 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Mounting direction
Perpendicular
Light type
T5HO
Number of lamps
2-lamp
Wattage
54W
Voltage rating
120-277 Vac
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Mounting Method
Recessed ceiling
Material
Steel
Lens material
Acrylic
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Eaton Specification Sheet - FDA254PER
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 54W, 2-lamp T5HO arrangement delivers bright, consistent light with lower energy consumption, reducing operating costs while maintaining excellent color rendering for critical inspection tasks aboard ships. This translates to measurable efficiency gains and extended lamp life in typical vessel duty cycles. Feature → Installation Advantage → Application: Recessed ceiling mounting with perpendicular orientation and a 53.63 in length allows seamless integration into long corridor runs and cabin ceilings, streamlining retrofits and new builds in marine interiors. Feature → Durable Construction → Application: Steel housing with an acrylic lens provides rugged resistance to corrosion and impact, improving maintenance intervals and lowering total cost of ownership in salt-laden environments. Feature → Power Compatibility → Application: Wide input range 120-277 Vac at 50/60 Hz supports diverse vessel electrical systems, simplifying crew training and reducing inventory for spare parts. Feature → Compliance Assurance → Application: NEC/CEC standards and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous area classification ensure regulatory alignment and safer operation in shipboard interior spaces, enabling faster approvals on refurbishment projects.
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FAQs
FDA254PER is a recessed ceiling luminaire with perpendicular mounting designed for shipboard interiors. It fits standard flat-ceiling cavities and leverages a long 53.63 inch body for streamlined runs in cabins or corridors. Installation supports common electrical practices in marine facilities, reducing retrofit complexity and ensuring consistent alignment with other lighting fixtures.
The FDA254PER operates at 120-277 Vac and 50/60 Hz, delivering 54W across two T5HO lamps. This wide voltage range accommodates varying vessel power systems, simplifies wiring schematics, and enables same-part replacement across fleets, minimizing inventory diversity while maintaining reliable lighting performance.
Yes. The fixture is designed for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous locations and complies with NEC/CEC standards, aligning with common maritime electrical codes. This makes it suitable for general interior shipboard spaces, such as cabins and corridors, where robust, code-compliant lighting is required.
The 54W two-lamp configuration provides efficient illumination with durable steel housing and acrylic lens, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance downtime. Energy efficiency lowers operational costs, while the rugged construction minimizes corrosion-related repairs, offering a favorable return on investment for fleet operators over the fixture’s lifetime.
Documentation is available through Eaton’s resources: product specification sheets, installation instructions, and catalogs. For example, the FDA254PER datasheet, FRD/FDA marine interior flyer, and relevant catalog pages can be downloaded to support procurement, installation, and compliance reviews.