Description
PHILIPS Smart LED Post-top BGP162
PHILIPS 30 W / 40 W / 50 W 3000 K / 4000 K 140 lm/W IP66 · IK08 RAL7043 / RAL7040
Smart LED Post-top BGP162 is the new generation of the Philips classic round post-top luminaire for urban and landscape lighting — 140 lm/W system efficacy, IP66/IK08 rating, 500-hour salt spray and a 50,000-hour L70B50 lifetime, in 12 standard order codes across two housing colours.
Feature Highlights
Why BGP162 replaces the BGP161 generation in pathways, parks and residential lighting schemes.
140 lm/W System Efficacy
Roughly 50% more light per watt than the outgoing BGP161 (85–92 lm/W), so a 30 W BGP162 delivers the lumens an older 45 W post-top needed.
IP66 / IK08 Sealed Body
Die-cast aluminium base with an anti-UV polycarbonate optic cover, sealed to IP66 and impact rated IK08 — one IP and one IK class above BGP161.
500 h Salt Spray Tested
Corrosion-resistant die-cast housing verified by 500 hours of salt spray testing, suited to coastal towns, riverside promenades and humid climates.
Multiple ETO Options
Engineered-to-order up to 100 W, 2200 K / 2700 K / 5000 K CCT, 0-10 V dimming or DALI-2 DT6, MSP 1000 h and 10 kV surge protection.
Product Gallery
Both housing colours share the same optical system, dimensions and mounting interface — shots below are the two RAL finishes plus the mounting detail.
Residential footpath after darkFour BGP162 post-tops on decorative poles light a paved path beside period housing; the symmetric ring keeps light on the ground, not on the facades.
RAL7040 light grey, seen from belowLooking up into the lit luminaire: the flat PC optic ring emits evenly through 360°, with the three-arm carrier sitting above the pole. Order codes 911401742574–911401742624.
RAL7043 dark grey, side elevationSwitched off: 315 mm overall height, finned die-cast top, three-arm carrier and the Ø90 mm base that slides onto a Ø60 mm pole. Order codes 911401742514–911401742564.
Top view — die-cast heat sinkFrom above, the finned die-cast ring sheds heat from the LED board; the three-arm carrier centres the Ø61 mm pole bore.
BGP162 vs BGP161 — What Changed
Direct comparison against the previous generation on the figures that drive project specifications.
| Parameter | BGP162 (2026) | BGP161 (previous) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard wattage | 30 W / 40 W / 50 W (ETO to 100 W) | 27 W |
| System efficacy | ≥140 lm/W | 85 lm/W @3000 K; >92 lm/W @4000 K |
| Ingress protection | IP66 | IP65 |
| Impact protection | IK08 | IK07 |
| Certification | CE / CB / EMC / LM79 | CE / CB / EMC |
| Dimensions (Ø × H) | Ø520 × 315 mm | Ø578 × 265 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Colour temperature | 3000 K / 4000 K | 3000 K / 4000 K |
| Colour rendering | CRI >70 | CRI 70 |
| Lifetime (ta 35 °C) | 50,000 h L70B50 | 50,000 h L70B50 |
| Surge protection | L-N 2 kV; L/N-PE 4 kV | 2 kV / 4 kV |
| Salt spray | 500 h | 500 h |
Figures taken from the Philips BGP162 product presentation (2026.10) and the BGP162 specification table. BGP161 values are the published previous-generation data.
Where the BGP162 Fits
A round post-top for pedestrian-scale urban and landscape lighting — where a pole already exists or is being installed.
Parks, gardens and greenways
Symmetric low-glare distribution lights planting beds and footpaths from a 3–5 m pole without spilling into windows. Browse the full PHILIPS LED garden light range.
Sidewalks and residential roads
30–50 W over Ø60 mm poles for community paths, villa estates and internal roads; IP66 and 500 h salt spray for riverside and coastal schemes.
Shopping plazas and public squares
The classic round silhouette suits heritage streetscapes as well as new commercial plazas; two RAL colours let the luminaire match existing street furniture.
Light Distribution
Symmetric post-top distribution, L.O.R. = 1.00 — light is emitted around the full 360° ring with no upward waste.
Typical polar intensity diagram for the BGP162 family, expressed in cd/1000 lm. Three measurement planes are shown (0–180°, 90–270°, 45–225°) and the curves are symmetric across the luminaire axis. IES, LDT and ULD photometric files for the individual wattages are available on request for DIALux and Relux calculation.
Installation & Mounting
Pole-top mounting onto a standard Ø60 mm post — no bracket, no separate driver box.
Pole interface
Slides directly onto a Ø60 mm post. Base measures Ø90 mm outside with a minimum Ø61 mm inner bore and 65 mm of pole engagement — no adapter required.
Cable and wiring
Factory-fitted 0.5 m three-pole round rubber cable, 3 × 1.0 mm², single flying wires for direct connection in the pole handhole.
Earthing and surge
Safety Class I — protective earth required. Surge protection L-N 2 kV and L/N-PE 4 kV built in; ETO raises this to 10 kV for exposed sites.
Environment
Operating range −40 °C to +50 °C at up to 95% relative humidity, rated at ta 35 °C. Integral driver, no remote gear tray to house in the pole.
Technical Specifications
Standard range — 30 W, 40 W and 50 W. Lumen output quoted at 4000 K, steady state, with ±10% tolerance.
| Parameter | 30 W | 40 W | 50 W |
|---|---|---|---|
| System | |||
| Colour temperature | 3000 K / 4000 K | ||
| Initial lumen output @4000 K | 4,200 lm ±10% | 5,600 lm ±10% | 7,000 lm ±10% |
| System efficacy | 140 lm/W | ||
| Power consumption | 30 W ±10% | 40 W ±10% | 50 W ±10% |
| Colour rendering index | CRI >70 | ||
| Colour consistency | ≤5 SDCM | ||
| Lifetime (ta 35 °C) | 50,000 h L70B50 | ||
| Ambient temperature of operation | ta 35 °C | ||
| Operating temperature range | −40 °C to +50 °C | ||
| Operating humidity | Up to 95% | ||
| Installation type | Pole mounted, Ø60 mm pole | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Safety class | Class I | ||
| Input voltage | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | ||
| Power factor (full load) | ≥0.9 | ||
| Surge protection | L-N 2 kV; L to ground & N to ground 4 kV | ||
| Driver | Built-in | ||
| Control interface | On/off | ||
| Power connection | 3-pole round cable L = 0.5 m, 3 × 1.0 mm², single flying wires | ||
| Mechanical & Appearance | |||
| Dimensions (Ø × H) | Ø520 × 315 mm | ||
| Weight | 4.8 kg | ||
| Salt spray | 500 hours | ||
| Ingress protection | IP66 | ||
| Impact protection | IK08 | ||
| Luminaire shape | Round | ||
| Housing material | Die-cast aluminium | ||
| Cover material | Polycarbonate, anti-UV | ||
| Housing colour | RAL7043 dark grey / RAL7040 light grey | ||
| Approval | |||
| Certification | CQC; CE / CB / EMC / LM79 | ||
ETO Options
Engineered-to-order variants are quoted per project and carry a minimum order quantity.
PowerUp to 100 W
Colour temperature2200 K / 2700 K / 5000 K
Control interface0-10 V dimming, DALI-2 DT6
Surge protectionSPD 10 kV
Salt sprayMSP 1000 hours
Standard lead timeQuoted on request
System efficacy of the 2200 K and 2700 K variants is below 140 lm/W. Dimming interfaces are supplied without a separate dimming certification. ETO variants are not part of the 12 standard order codes below.
Complete Product Lineup
12 standard order codes — 30/40/50 W × 3000/4000 K × dark grey RAL7043 or light grey RAL7040. Click any description to open the SKU page.
| 12NC | Description | Power | CCT | Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911401742514 | BGP162 D520 30 3000K RAL7043 | 30 W | 3000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742524 | BGP162 D520 30 4000K RAL7043 | 30 W | 4000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742534 | BGP162 D520 40 3000K RAL7043 | 40 W | 3000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742544 | BGP162 D520 40 4000K RAL7043 | 40 W | 4000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742554 | BGP162 D520 50 3000K RAL7043 | 50 W | 3000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742564 | BGP162 D520 50 4000K RAL7043 | 50 W | 4000 K | RAL7043 |
| 911401742574 | BGP162 D520 30 3000K RAL7040 | 30 W | 3000 K | RAL7040 |
| 911401742584 | BGP162 D520 30 4000K RAL7040 | 30 W | 4000 K | RAL7040 |
| 911401742594 | BGP162 D520 40 3000K RAL7040 | 40 W | 3000 K | RAL7040 |
| 911401742604 | BGP162 D520 40 4000K RAL7040 | 40 W | 4000 K | RAL7040 |
| 911401742614 | BGP162 D520 50 3000K RAL7040 | 50 W | 3000 K | RAL7040 |
| 911401742624 | BGP162 D520 50 4000K RAL7040 | 50 W | 4000 K | RAL7040 |
ETO variants (up to 100 W, 2200 K / 2700 K / 5000 K, 0-10 V or DALI-2) are quoted separately and do not have a standard 12NC in this list.
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What is the difference between the PHILIPS BGP162 and the older BGP161?
BGP162 raises system efficacy from 85–92 lm/W to 140 lm/W, moves ingress protection from IP65 to IP66 and impact rating from IK07 to IK08, adds LM79 photometric reporting, and expands the standard range from a single 27 W version to 30 W, 40 W and 50 W. The body is also slightly smaller at Ø520 × 315 mm against Ø578 × 265 mm, while weight increases from 4.5 kg to 4.8 kg.
Which pole does the BGP162 fit and what wiring is supplied?
It is designed for a Ø60 mm post. The base measures Ø90 mm outside with a minimum Ø61 mm inner bore and 65 mm of pole engagement, so it slides straight onto the pole without an adapter. A 0.5 m three-pole round rubber cable (3 × 1.0 mm², single flying wires) is factory-fitted for connection inside the pole handhole. Safety Class I means a protective earth is required.
How many standard order codes are there and what colours are available?
Twelve standard 12NC codes: 30 W, 40 W and 50 W in both 3000 K and 4000 K, each in RAL7043 dark grey or RAL7040 light grey. The 4,200 / 5,600 / 7,000 lm lumen figures are quoted at 4000 K, steady state, with ±10% tolerance.
Can the BGP162 be ordered in higher wattages, other colour temperatures or dimmable?
Yes, through ETO (engineered-to-order): up to 100 W, 2200 K, 2700 K or 5000 K, and 0-10 V dimming or DALI-2 DT6 control. ETO also covers 10 kV surge protection and 1000-hour salt spray (MSP). ETO variants carry a minimum order quantity and are quoted per project; the 2200 K and 2700 K versions deliver below 140 lm/W.
Is the BGP162 suitable for coastal and humid locations?
The die-cast aluminium housing is verified by 500 hours of salt spray testing and sealed to IP66, with an anti-UV polycarbonate optic cover. The luminaire operates from −40 °C to +50 °C at up to 95% relative humidity. For shoreline or heavy salt-fog exposure, the ETO option raises salt spray testing to 1000 hours and surge protection to 10 kV.
