My Collection: Urbis Evolo 2
| Manufacturer | Urbis |
| Catalogue Number (model) | Evolo 2 EVO2005554gbu |
| Wattage | 45W |
| Lamp-Type | CPO-TW |
| Gear | Original |
| Ballast | Philips DynaVision Electronic Gear DV DALI Xtreme 45 CPO (Permanent dim to 55% Light Output) |
| IP Rating (when new) | IP66 (lamp) IP66 (gear) |
| Date Of Manufacture | 15/11/2011 |
| Date on Photocell Socket | ~~/08/2011 |
| Date Acquired | 18/01/2026 |
| Collection Number | #133 |
The Urbis Evolo 2 was the smaller of the two Evolos produced. The Evolo could run 35W-150W ceramic metal halide, or 42W-57W compact fluorescent lamps. Depending on light distribution required there were a few different reflectors and optical units. This one features the flat-glass option, with a reverse reflector for its 45W CPO-TW lamp.
On top of the canopy is a NEMA socket for a photocell. On it is an August 2011 date compass.
At the front of the lantern is a clip which opens the lantern. The canopy then hinges open towards the spigot and locks in place. This reveals the CPO driver within. This driver has a permanent 55% dim on it.
On the underside of the canopy are two stickers, one is a high voltage warning sticker, and the other is the lanterns ID sticker. On this sticker there is a faint "15 NOV 2011" date stamped. The sticker also reveals the excellent IP66 rating of both the lamp and gear areas, supply voltage, lamp-type and product code.
The Evolo has a similar lamp change mechanism to other Urbis lanterns, a quarter-turn lamp-holder. This is similar to the ones on the ZX/MC series.
