Eaton FDA320PAR Recessed Light - Marine Interior, 3-Lamp T12
Part Number: FDA320PAR
Quick Summary
FDA320PAR is a recessed marine interior luminaire for shipboard spaces. Engineers often struggle with corrosion risks, tight mounting tolerances, and crew maintenance in confined compartments. This fixture meets NEC/CEC standards and is suitable for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, delivering a durable steel housing and acrylic lens to withstand harsh marine environments. Its parallel mounting and recessed ceiling design simplify retrofits, while the 3-lamp, 20W configuration keeps power usage low. Designed for Pauluhn Meridian FDA applications, it supports reliable, compliant lighting across cabins, corridors, and engine rooms, aligning with procurement goals and long-term cost of ownership.
Product Information
Extended Description
FDA320PAR Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FDA marine interior, 60 Hz, Acrylic lens, T12, Steel, Parallel, Recessed ceiling mount, 3-lamp, 120 Vac, 20W
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FDA marine interior
Catalog Number
FDA320PAR
UPC
662276393790
Product Length/Depth
33.75 in
Product Height
4.13 in
Product Width
12.63 in
Product Weight
18 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Mounting direction
Parallel
Light type
T12
Number of lamps
3-lamp
Wattage
20W
Voltage rating
120 Vac
Frequency rating
60 Hz
Mounting Method
Recessed ceiling
Material
Steel
Lens material
Acrylic
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Eaton Specification Sheet - FDA320PAR
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 3-lamp T12 configuration provides balanced illumination with modest ballast requirements, enabling uniform light distribution in narrow marine spaces and reducing maintenance intervals in high-traffic areas. This supports safer crew movement and easier inspections aboard vessels where space is at a premium. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 20W power at 120V 60Hz delivers reliable operation with lower energy draw, contributing to shipboard energy budgets and cooler operating temperatures in hot engine rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Acrylic lens and steel housing offer robust impact and corrosion resistance, extending service life in salt-laden environments and minimizing replacement costs in fleet operations. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEC/CEC compliance and Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations suitability reduce regulatory risk and simplify procurement for commercial marine projects, ensuring consistent adherence to code requirements during audits. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Parallel mounting and recessed ceiling installation streamline retrofits in standard vessel ceilings, reducing installation time and disruption during dry-dock cycles. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Dimensions of 33.75 in length, 12.63 in width, and 4.13 in height provide scalable integration for long runs and strategic placements in cabins and passageways, maximizing usable space without compromising light quality.
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FAQs
FDA320PAR installs in a recessed ceiling with parallel mounting, using standard 120V power and 60 Hz supply. Ensure clearance for a 33.75 in long fixture, 4.13 in height, and 12.63 in width. Verify mounting hardware compatibility, ballast considerations for the 3-lamp configuration, and support brackets to maintain proper lens alignment in harsh marine environments.
The fixture operates at 120 Vac, 60 Hz, with a 3-lamp, 20W configuration using T12 lamps. It features an acrylic lens and steel housing for durability. Dimensions are 33.75 in long, 12.63 in wide, 4.13 in high, and it mounts in parallel to the ceiling for easy integration into standard marine interiors.
Yes. FDA320PAR is certified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations and complies with NEC/CEC standards, making it appropriate for common crew areas. It is not intended for hazardous locations, so verify environment classifications before deployment in engine rooms or cargo holds that may pose hazardous conditions.
FDA320PAR carries NEC/CEC standards alignment and is classified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, suitable for non-hazardous marine interiors. The fixture is part of Eaton’s Pauluhn Meridian FDA marine interior line, designed to meet shipboard lighting requirements while maintaining code compliance across regulatory frameworks.
With a robust steel housing and acrylic lens, FDA320PAR minimizes corrosion-related maintenance and lens wear in marine environments. The 20W, 3-lamp design provides predictable energy use and long service intervals, supporting favorable total cost of ownership, simpler spare-part planning, and reliable performance across fleet deployments.