Eaton FRD317 Marine Interior Lighting - NEC/CEC
Part Number: FRD317
Quick Summary
FRD317 marine interior lighting provides efficient 3-lamp T8 illumination for recessed ceiling installations aboard vessels. Engineers often grapple with tight spaces, corrosion exposure, and compliance hurdles in cramped, harsh marine interiors. This luminaire carries NEC/CEC compliance for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations, supports 50/60 Hz operation, and accommodates a broad 120–277 VAC supply. Designed for reliability and ease of installation within the Eaton Crouse-Hinds Pauluhn Meridian FRD family, it delivers predictable performance, reduces maintenance, and supports scalable deployment across fleets while meeting maritime standards.
Product Information
Extended Description
FRD317 Eaton: Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FRD marine interior, 50/60 Hz, 2 ft, Acrylic lens, T8, Galvanized steel, Recessed ceiling mount, 3-lamp, 120-277 Vac, 17W
Product Name
Eaton Crouse-Hinds series Pauluhn Meridian FRD marine interior
Catalog Number
FRD317
UPC
662276397149
Product Length/Depth
27 in
Product Height
4.63 in
Product Width
10.81 in
Product Weight
12.5 lb
Area classification
Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations
Standards type
NEC/CEC
Lamp length
2 ft
Light type
T8
Number of lamps
3-lamp
Wattage
17W
Voltage rating
120-277 Vac
Frequency rating
50/60 Hz
Mounting Method
Recessed ceiling
Material
Galvanized steel
Lens material
Acrylic
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Eaton Specification Sheet - FRD317
Feature: 2 ft lamp length and 3-lamp configuration. Benefit: Provides ample illumination while keeping installation depth compact, with a total system wattage of 51W for energy efficiency. Application: Ideal for recessed ceiling installations in marine interiors and other confined spaces. Feature: Acrylic lens. Benefit: Delivers controlled glare and improved impact resistance, reducing maintenance and replacing glare-prone fixtures in high-traffic crew areas. Application: Cabin, galley, and passageway luminaires where durability matters. Feature: Galvanized steel housing. Benefit: Superior corrosion resistance in salt-air environments lowers lifecycle maintenance and replacement costs. Application: Bulkheads, overheads, and ceiling structures on ships and offshore platforms. Feature: 3-lamp T8 configuration. Benefit: Enhanced brightness and redundancy without increasing fixture footprint, supporting compliant lighting levels for work and safety. Application: Engine rooms, cargo holds, and crew spaces requiring consistent illumination. Feature: Recessed ceiling mounting. Benefit: Space-saving, clean aesthetics, and simplified retrofit into existing ceilings with minimal disruption. Application: Interior mariner cabins and control rooms where a low-profile appearance matters. Feature: NEC/CEC compliance for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. Benefit: Simplifies procurement and fleet-wide deployment with regulatory assurance and reduced risk. Application: Maritime applications across commercial and offshore vessels needing compliant interior lighting.
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FAQs
FRD317 is engineered for recessed ceiling mounting with a 27 inch length, 10.81 inch width, and 4.63 inch height. It uses a galvanized steel housing and acrylic lens, supporting a 3-lamp, 2 ft lamp length design. Its compact depth and standard mounting make retrofit straightforward in typical crew spaces while maintaining regulatory compliance.
FRD317 operates at 120–277 VAC with a 50/60 Hz frequency rating and uses 3 lamps of 17W each, totaling 51W. The lamp type is T8, and the design supports continuous operation across common shipboard electrical systems, enabling reliable illumination in varying vessel power environments.
Yes. FRD317 is intended for marine interiors and is classified for Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Locations. Its 2 ft lamp length, 3-lamp configuration, and recessed ceiling mounting suit cabins, passageways, galleys, and crew spaces where durability, ease of installation, and regulatory compliance are critical.
FRD317 carries NEC/CEC standards under Ordinary/Non-Hazardous Location classifications, aligning with shipboard electrical codes. This helps ensure compliance across fleets, simplifies procurement, and reduces retrofit risk when updating interior lighting on vessels operating under North American and international regulations.
The fixture’s galvanized steel housing and acrylic lens resist marine corrosion and impact, lowering maintenance intervals. With a 51W total load and a 2 ft, 3-lamp design, it delivers cost-effective energy use and easier maintenance planning, supporting faster crew re-entries, reduced downtime, and improved lifecycle value on marine assets.