High Pressure

Larnps
Special
Discharge
Lamps
Special
lncandescent
Lamps

SaIffifupotatitn
Subsidiary of OSRAM Corp.
P O. Box 7062 R.D. #3, Jeanne Drive Newburgh, New York 12550
Tel: (914) 564-6300) fele* 926467; Toll Free Tel: {8OO} 431-9980

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Contents

High Pressure Lamps

Special lncandescent

HBO Short Arc

N,4ercury Lamps

Lamps

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

14

XBF Waier cooled

High Pressure
Xenon Lamps

Tungsten Halogen Lamps

for Airporl Lights

44

Tungsten Halogen lnf rared

Reliector Lamps

44

Lamps for
Scientif ic Appl jcation

45

KBF Water-cooled
High Pressure
Krypton Lamps

Special Discharge
Lamps
XIE Impulse Discharge
Xenon Lamps

32

EURAN,4@

Electronic Flashtubes for

Airport Runway Lighting

36

SpectraT Larnps

37

Base Table

49

Sales Program

50

General lnformation

51

Registered Trademarks

51

High Pressure Lamps

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

o
Lamp

Item

(ordering abbreviat on)

No.

Type of current
Lamp supply voltage Uv
Ope'aL 1q vo lage , , ,,

1AC

(V)

uLrvr-l -,
,
Operatifg current at
,J'{A)
,",
oj"'"t,',q'J,u;","',qg

ol

larpr)

Rated power of lamp,) PL

(W)

inous fllx @ (m)

Luminous elf icacy (lm/W)
ntensitV

L,

i;

Lum

ht

HBO 50 W/AC

Averaqe lLrm inance L (cdlcm,

Arc wdth bxheight h5) (mm)
Average amp lfe (hours)
Diameter d (nT m)
Length I inax. (mm)
Distance a (nT m)
Width tr (mm
Permissible burning pos tion
stamoed base down

ign tion e ectrode

Standard package3) quantity

HBO 75 W

DC

AC

DC

220

>

>

45

t^

22 rated

1.3
1 .45

2.3

16

5
6

50
2000

50
1300

75
265A

74A

I
10
11

12
13

value

HBO

,)

Jq . . 15
Jr..39

51

t4

HBO 100 W/2

DC

>

45

20 rated

value

20 raied value

5 0 rated

vallr-o

5 0 rated value

00

00

2000

22AA

26

35

20

22

230

T50

210

264

264

30000

90000

6500

0.3x1.0

0.2 x 0.35

0.7 x 2.B

70000

25x0.25

70000

0.25 x 0.25

100

200

400

1004)

200

9.s

9.5

30

l0

10

53

90

53

122

90

22.5X2

556+05

43

'16

s45

s45

S)

s45

SFa 6 2
SFa 6-2

SFa 6-2

17

100W/1

45

14 22.5!2

cath od e

Base anode

220

HBO 50 W/3

Frgure no.

18 10
19 1

Price each

20

SF

SFa B-2

P28s

10
1

10
3

!2

a 7 .5-2

SFa 9 2
SFa 5-2

10

43

!2

s90
SFa 7 5-2
SFa 9-2
10

Burning positlons

perrnlssible
not permiss ble

,) La'rps wilh

ign tlon e eclrode, for replacemont on y

mmedrate y afler amp starting the operat ng vo la!e ia ls sirort ol iire raled value. DLrrlng warm !p
it granlaly rlses io tira va !. mcnl oncd n tha tab e On y ailer aboul l5 m nLrtes the warm !p oi the amp
has i n shcd. When Lrslng DC. operate lamp w th norma watlage (see sectlon Power S!ppL s page 12).
I.) A so avai able n boxes corlain ng one iamp on y
Va d for a mean opral ng llme 012 ho!rs per slart n the case ol a mean operalinq I me oi 20 mln. per starl
th average amp i1e sred!cedio50%ollhevalueslaled(seseclon Lamp Life pagel0).
r) b = rra t widlh q1 !m nance, h = e eclrode spac ng at operat ng lenrperatl,re

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HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

HBO

2OO

H30 2AOW/2

NBO 200W/4

HBO 350 W

')

HBO

5OO

HBO 500 W/2

')
AC

DC

105 220
.- 61 l_4
o) 4/
qalz
e1,.,/1''t 3&
>

>

105

."

220
61 X4
53 +4

42

0000

1000

>

125

140

220

ffi

60...75

es...oz

4.7...59

s.s ..t q /n
-U

140 220
Bl:t4
^- A:li
a.. .at
>

19500

475

47.5

DC

>
61 ! 6

Itern
No.

1000

55.5

2140

2850

30000

Oax?2

4.6x2.2

OBx22

0.8x2.7

1.1x4.1

11x41

265

265

'18

17

17

108

124

128
41 +2

124

170

47.5t2

68

s45

s45

s15

s20

s20
SFc 13-4
SFc 13-4

41

+2

41

!2

110

!2

c 1O-4

SFc l0-4

?)

SFc T 3-4

SFc 10 4

SFc 10-4
SFc 10 4

SF0Y 10 4

SFc 10'4
SFc 6-3

SFCY 10-4

?)

SFc 13 4

10

10

10

10

SFo
10

68+2

I5-4
10

1B

19

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

Wiring diagrams

B=
D=

arameter
fLrse

3 amps

Flo

coup ing condenser

c = 2500 pfd
earthing condenser
c = 2500 pfd

For HBO 50 WAC, HBO 75 W, HBO 200 W/4

choke

recllfier

Operalion

amp

on DC

h gh voliage terminal

1,, L''
taps ol choke
neutral lead
phase lead
resistance

ignitlon circu jt resistance,

1000 Ohm > 15W
sw tch
CENTFA@ starter St 192

Ftg.2

t,

For larnps with or

without starting electrode

Ph Mp

push butlon
malns connectlon

U*

220 V AC

supply voltage
super imposing
ignltion device

zL=

Operalion

vlbrator ignition device

lgnit on lead

ro.

DC

lwilh

lo.

L-L I
lqi'

IR
I
r'r'

IV]D Ph
u.,

To figs. 2 and 3:

Fjg.3
For lamps
with starting electrode

HBO 50 W/3, HBO 100 W/l, HBO 100 W2, HBO 350W
Operation on DC:
Operation on e ther DC or AC: HBO 200 W, HBO 200 W2, HBO 500 W, HBO 500 w2
HBO 50 W/AC, HBO 75 W, HBO 2OO W/4
Operation on Ac:

Relatlve spectral

radiance

istribution

of HBO short arc

mercury lamps

!
s
E

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HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

HBO short arc mercury lamps are ihe result of research work and continuous further
development during many years. The outstanding features of these lamps are:
simp e structure, very sma I dirfens ons, ease ol handllng, permanent readiness Jor
operation. By compressing the high powered discharge into a minimum space,
an extremely high radiance and lum nance is achjeved.

Besides the broadened mercury lines, the mercury super pressure discharge has
a continuum covering almost evenly the visible, ultraviolet, and inlrared spectral region.

The visible portion of radiat on generates a bluish-white lioht. The luminous f ux can
be modu ated up to and exceeding 104 Hz. Forced coo ing is not necessary.

Arnong the DC/AC lamps, HBO 200 V,//2 and HBO 500 W,/2 are especia ty suitable for
operation on direct current. Besides the optical and construct onal advantages for
the insta lation of these larnps, DC-operation offers further advanlages as compared

wlth Ac-operat on: double lamp life, irnproved performance during starting ancl
warm ing-up, beiter arc stabillty.

Application

HBO short arc mercury lamps are of special importance wherever one needs a source
of radiation with high luminance (vlslble region) or high radiance in the meclium and
long wave ullraviolet. Due to their small dimensions, the larnps can be used ai short
distance from any optical system so that an optirfum utilization of the luminous or
radiant f ux is achleved. The various larnp mode s and wattages of the HBO line offer
a wide choice for many fields of application:

luminous record ng instruments, light scanning devices: HBO 50W/3, HBO 1OOW/1,

HBO 100 W/2

f uorescence microscopy: HBO 50 WAC, l-lBO 200 W/2

production of integraled semi-conductor microcircu ts: HBO 200 W2, HBO 350 W,
HBO 500 W/2
mlcro and strlae photography: HBO 100W/l, HBO 100W/2

ultracentrifugesi HBO 500 W

hologram reproduction: HBO 100W,/1, HBO 100W/2
profile grlnding machines: HBO 200 W

Technical inlormation
HBO lamps have a spherical or ellipsoidal enve ope ol fused quariz which contains
a basic gas and an accurately dosed quantity of rnercury. Basic gas and mercury
vapour are under high pressure only when the lamp is operated.
The overall length of ihe lamp is mainly determined by the necessary temperature
gradient between electrodes and amp bases which governs the length of the foils.
The cu rrent-ca rrying foils are designed for the maxirnum lamp current exlsling during
the warm up period afterstarting (see sect on "Operation' paqe j1).
The shape of the diametrically opposed electrodes is determined by the type of current
for which the pariicular lamp type is suitable. Forthermal emission reasons,
HBO I00 W/1 and HBO 100 W/2 have a very small cathode (negative electrode),
whereas the anode is big to enable a d ssipat on of heat.
The eleclrodes of lamps also suitable for AC-operation have identical shapes as both
of them are subject to the same load.

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

The bases of HBO lamps serve as support and as current connection to the lamps
HBO lamps are equipped wlth sleeve bases. Types with higher waltages are
additional y provided with a threaded pin with knuried nut for current connection
The earlier lamp types HBO 100 W/1 , HBO 200 W, and H BO 500 W have a starting
electrode at the s de of the envelope. These lamps can be started with a vibraior
ignltion dev ce (see section " lgn tlon" on page 12)

Light intensiiy and luminance Values for light intensity and um nance are stated in the tabLe, pages 6 and 7,
lines B and L
The llght intensity is measured vertically 1o the lamp axis at the level of the luminous
arc. The light intensity distribut on of HBO lamps is almost spherlcally symm-atrical
with the exaept on of those segmenis of solid angLe wh ch are shadowed off by
the main electrodes (or by the starting electrode in lamps of older design)'
Consequently, also the uh nous flux, the luminous elllcacy (lines 6 and 7 of table), and
the radiant power of lamps wlthout starting electrode are considerab y greaier than
those of amps wiih starting electrodes
The values for the average lumlnance are staied in line I of the table. The reference
area for determining the light intensily in order to establish the average luminance for
each individual lamp type consists of a rectangular sect on of the arc formed by
the he ght h (electrode spacing of a lamp in operat on) and the half width of luminance b
of the luminous arc. Thesizeof the luminous area is stated in line 10 of thetable.
The values for light lntensity

in

ine B of

thetablearevalldfortheentirearcandare,

therefore, hlgher than the light intensily der ved irom lurnjnance and reference area.
The spatial distribution of luminance depends primarily on the type of current.
At DC-operation the spot of highest luminance is located adjacenl to the negative
electrode whereas at AC-operation a n'raxirnum ls formed adjacent to each electrode.

Lamp life

The values for the average lamp life (table line I1) are based on a mean operating time
of 2 hours per start; ii is important that the mlnimur0 operatlng time is not less than
15 rninutes (fin shed warm up period).
lf the number of starts is greater, or if at DC operat on the pulsation of current pi
exceeds the upper lim t of 25 o^, the life of HBO lamps will be shortened
ln the course of lamp ljfe, a thjn ayer of evaporated electrode material deposlts on
of the envelope and causes a drop in the uselul radlation Thisgradual
process can be slowed down by a ower nurnber ol starts, and at Dc-operatlon by

iheinnerwall

a lower pulsal on of current p.

Burnjnq position

The larnps are clesigned for vertical burning position. The stamped base must be
located at the bottom. At DC-operalion, the positive pole of the supply voltage must
be connected at the boltom. The rnaximLlm permissible inc lnation of aLl lamp types
is stated on the table, line 16.

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

lnsta lation in equipment

Please, follow the instruciions for use which are packed with each lamp.
The danger of glare, the ultraviolet radiation, and the high vapour pressure (only when
the lamp is operated) necess tates the installation of arnps in hous ngs provided wilh
protected vent lating vents.
HBO lamps do not require forced coo ing, prov ded care is laken by a proper supply

afd exhaust of cooling air in the amphouse that the temperature of the bases does

not exceed 230" C during operation. l1 a cooling by blower is applied, care shou d
b-^ taken thal the envelope s not touched by the lorced a r flow dur ng warrn up and
in operation.
HBO lamps must be f rn,ly supported at one end only, n order to prevent the
occurrence of stresses in the quartz body due to the d fferent thermal expansion of
the Iamp and its metal parts. The current lead to the free base and possibly to the
starlinq electrode must be flex ble and free of tensile slress.

Further information about lamp hous ngs and installation ol HBO lamps is contained
in the paper " Guide for the Design of Equlpment for Super Pressure Mercury Lamps
HBO". lnterestedpartiesmayapplyforacopy. Upon request, housings or equipment
for operatlon w th HBO lamps can be lested and declared as su table by the lamp
manufactu rer.

Electrical connection

Please note also section "lnstallat on in equlpment".

Further important information about hand ing HBO lamps is given in the "lnstruciions

for Use" suppl ed with each larnp.

HBO lamp rnodels 50 W and 100 W are fitted with sleeve bases w thout thread-^d pin;
it is advisable to firrfly supporl one base by means of current-carrying clamplng jaws.
The current lead to the other base must be flexible. The hlgher wattage HBO models
are provided with sleeve bases with threaded pin on whlch the electric leads (preferably
cable lugs) are screwed on by rfeans of a knur ed nut.
The starting electrode of HBO 200 W and HBO 500 W s likewise fitted with sleeve bases

and knurled nut.

At DC operation the posii ve pole of ihe lamp supply voltage must always be
connected w th the stamped base v,/hich has to be positioned downwards.
When operat ng HBO 50 W/3, HBO 100 W,/1, and HBO 100 W2, the (thicker) e ectrode
rnarked + must be positioned at the bottom (imprint on base to be upright). Reversed
polar ty w I render these lamps useless insiantaneously.
When the lamp ls operated in an inclined position, the starting electrode of
H BO 100 W/1 , HBO 200 W, and H BO 500 W must never be located above the lurn nous

alc.

Operation
Warm-up period

The housing must be closed before the lamp is

put nto operation.

After ignition, an arc d scharge takes p ace in the basic gas. Because of the heat ng
ellect of the discharge, the accurately dosed quantity ol mercury completely vapourizes
w thin a few minutes (warm up period). Dur ng this process, lhe discharge which was
w der at the beginning wi I contract to a narrow um nous arc of high lum!nance.
At the same time, the internal vapour pressure increases. The init al d scharge operates
at a voltage of about 15 V which gradual y increases to a constant value (see I ne 3
on table). The r slng voltage of the lamp reduces the lamp current lrom a higher inltial
value to ts norrnal operatlng value. This warm up period is complete y finished after
an operat ng time of 15 minutes (minimum operatlng time per stan).

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

lq n

ition

The voltage required for start ng HBO lamps is by Far exceed ng the supply voltage.
The required value depends on the starting condiilons, that means whether the amp
is co d (no interna pressure) or wheiher lt is hol (hlgh nternal pressure, immediate y
after sw tching off). Dec sive for selecting a sultab e ign tion dev ce or starter are:
Lamp nrodel, deslgn with or without startlng electrode, length ol ignltion lead when
uslng superimposing igniters.
The frequency and surge voltage of superlrnposing ignit on devices (21) are so hlgh
that at any time, i.e. also in a hot state, rel ab e starting is poss ble. The surge clrcuit is
designed for a maximum lengih oJ the ignltion lead of 0.5 meters. The spark gaps
in such ignit on devices are subject to wear, dependlng on number and duratlon oJ
starts. Therefore, a spare spark gap shou d always be kept on hand.
Further nforn'ration is contained in the "lnstructions lor Use" suppl ed wlth the lgniter.

At operation o'f lamps with gnition electrode, the amp current does not flow across
the high voltage transformer of the jgnit on dev ce. Consequenl y, the gniter can be
srnaller and of less weight, as the required surge vo iages are smaller.
W th ungrounded rnains syslems, ihe use of a protect ve c rcuit w th two condensers
and C, as shown in fig.3 (page B) s recommended (also on the side of the igniter
connected to the mains).

C1

Lamps without start ng electrode HBO 50 W/3, HBO 100 W2, ABO 20AW/2,
HBO 350 W, and HBO 500 W,/2 may be started either hot or cold by means of a super
imposing lgnition device. When operal ng HBO 200 W/2 on AC, starting is mpeded.
In order not to overload the lgnition device, more than three atternpts to strike the lamp
with a duration of 5-6 seconds each in intervals ol 1 minute each should not be rnade.
The superimposing ignil on devices are connected to 220VAC by pressing down
a push button (see llg. 2 on page 8). The lamp current flows through the output
translormer whereby the upper lamp end should be connected with the h gh vo tage
terrninal. Superimposing ignilers with same circu t are also suitable for siarting lamps
with slart ng electrode. When using this circuit care should be taken that the free base
ol the starting electrode has sufficlent distance from grounded metal paris.
CENTRA@ starter St 192 (see f ig. 1) serves to strlke H BO 50 W/AC, H BO 75 W, and
HBO200W/4. lf thelampshouldnotstanatthefirstattempt,thestarterStl92wlll
switch off automat cally after a wh le. ln order to get t ready Jor operation again,

ts push bution must be pressed down. A hot lamp cannot be restarted wrth CENTRA@
starter Sl 192i it must cool olf lirst.

Power supplies

Please note: The lamps are covered by a warranty on y when auxiliary equiprnent s
used which meets the requirements established by the Lamp manufacturer.

Besides an ignition device (see section "lgnition"), a so a power supply s necessary

for operating HBO lamps.

When feeding the lamp from a direct current source with fixed output voltage
(for inslance a baltery or a constant voltage power supply), a res stance must be
inserted nto the c rcuit. lf the power is supplied across a rect 1er, the amp current
may be Llmited elther w th a resistance or nductlvely. The va ue of the ohmic resisiance
is governed by the d fference between existing supply vo iage and lamp operat ng

voltage.
The operating vollaqe of HBo 50 W/3, HBo 1 00 W/1, and HBo 1 00 W/2 increases in
the course oJ lamp life and requires a reduction of lamp current. Mains power supplies
approved by the lamp manufacturer stabiLize the lamp power wilhin the determined

limits.
At AC-operation, a choke designed for the individual lamp type is to be used.
ln view of the unavoldable deviatlons of lamp operat ng vo tage, a sinrple, permanently
set choke cannot be used for HBO 50W/AC, HBO 200W, HBO 200W/2, HBO 500W,

HBO Short Arc

Mercury Lamps

HBO 500 W2. Therefore, the chokes are provided with two taps (marked L1 or L,)
for the two operating voltage ranges of the lamps (see line 3 of table). Lamps marked
Ll and L2 on knurled nut and lower base (HBO 50 W/AC on upper base) must be
connected wilh the corresponding tap of the choke.
ln order not to endanger the lamp in case oi a possible short circu t to earth, the choke
should be wired inlo the phase lead and not into ihe neutral lead (see figs. 2 and 3,
page B).
lvlanufacturers of power supplies for HBO lamps are requested to apply for detalled

information.
The lamp rnanufacturer is prepared to test auxll ary equipmenl and approve it when
all requ rements for such equipment are met.

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Lamp

XBO
75W/1

(Ordering abbreviat on)

Supply vo tagel) min. Uv (V)

45i54

XBO

XBO

XBO

75W/2

150 W/1

] 50

45/50

W/GS

XBO
250 W

XBO
150

W/S

t9

OFR

65/75

55/65

55/65

55/65

7.5

8.5

75

'18

)")

operatingVotageapproX'Ut(V)14142017'52014

Current Jr (A)
Power consumpl on PL
Lumif ous flux

(lm)
(cd)

qht intensity
A\,er"9e uni1a1ce'?, L /co
Cu rrent J1 (A)

5.4

75

75

3000

2900

I50

254

1000

220a

100

100

300

294

220

4800
530

40000

40000

15000

8000

18000

26000

4003)

4003)

12003)

12003)

10003)

'12003)

4003)

4003)

10003)

8003)

s100

s100

s15

s15 p15 s15 p15

950

ca

(W)

5.4

cr'?)

50

50

t LuminousfuxO(lm)
L qht lntensity I (cd)

Averdge l-T r a1ce,) |

Current control range (A)
Average life (h) at
burning position
Burnjng position
Arc stab lzation
Forced cooling

vertlcal

horizontal

I Lrm noLrs ar-oa w x h lmm

Diameter d (mm

Length 1 max. (mm)

Length , max. (mm)

/cd/cn?) -

required

anode

0.25 x 0.5

0.5x2.2

0.5x1.9

05x17

0.7 x1.7

10

10

2A

2A

2A

25

90

90

150

'1

117

226

82

82

127

127

96

192

37

58

5B

485

SFa 9-2a)

SFa 9-2

SFa 7.5-2

SFa 7.5 2

SFc 12-4
SFcX 1 2-4

SFc 1 2 4
SFcX 12-4

sFa12-11 F3F3l3_i.

50

3a

Fiq. no.
Pr ce each

C
GS
H
OFR
S
TP

=
=
=
=

5)

0.25 x 0.5

stance a (mm)

-Base

s15

base w th cable
') Also ava lable in ozone free version: XBO 150W,/] OFR, XBO 250W OFR,
gap shortened
XBO 450 W OFR
horizontal burning positlon o) A so avai ab e in suprasil quartz glass version: XBO 150 W4, XBO 250 W4,
xBo 450 w4
ozonefree
shorter-^d
base with threaded p n
Burning positions
permlssible
naI perrl ssible

E
A

'30'

d4

/fi-j,
L)])LA

772
Y/////////

r<<,.,./r'
s30

,)
,)

s100

For insiance open c rc! i

ol cold/h01 amps.
Fe ared 1o d mensions

of

:t rb!lron on paqe rg).

'."1ool,:oop-ionn'
D

vo lage

ol rectilier req! rd lor

re iab e jgn i on

graph LLrm nance

BO ),\
d"d. r'""dpo\prI
and
at an operaling I m".o
oi al easl

um

nols area (see page

(XBO rs0 W and XBO 250 W)

20 m nLrles per stan (see page 22).

22 and

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Larnps

XBO

XBO

XBO

XBO

450 W

450 W/1

45AW/2

5OO

OFR

OFR

,)")

60/74

60/70

6A/74

18

18.5

1B

]B

25

28

XBO
XBO
XBO
700 wHS 700 wHSc 900 w
OFR
OFR
OFR

W/H

450

65/75

65/75

6At7A

19

19

2A

37

45

700

13000

13000

13000

I4500

'1300

1300

1300

1450

20000

30

30

18500

18500

18500

1800

1800

1800

17...30

17...30

800

2000

XBO
l OOO W/HSC

50

50

000

OFR

000

20000
3000

40000

XBO
'lOOO W/HS
OFR

3000
60000

3000

30...53

30.55

30.55

2040

40000

60000

39000
3900

45000

17 . .30

17. .30
2000

s30

s 100

/x2

29
260
212

1500

1500

1500

1500

s20

s20

required
1.1x2.9

1.1x2.9

.45

500

1500

1500

1500

s20

s20

required
1 .1x2.8

1.1x2.8

s30

4.9 x 2.7

0 9x2.5

29
177

35
190
165

40

4A

40

40

40

235

236

205

222

325

277

235
205

222

76

96.5

96.5

125

96.5

96.5

212

97
80.5
PSta20-B PStra.0I
PSFa2O O D:, a2O--O

30.

s30

97

ffi

30

30.45

PStra

oS

"

6I
16-

o5,3^7 tl

s30

Sh27 50 PSta'5
PS[.\27-B PSF.X / B DS a25

ired

l0 PsLa27-11 S<27l50
t^ PSI LX2i-B PSFLXLT I

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Lamp
(Order nq abbrev ation)

Supplyvotagel) min. Uv

(V)

Operal ng vo tage approx. Ur (V)

Current J1 (A)
Power consumpt on PL (W)
d
Luminous i ux @ (lm)
Liqht ntensily I (cd)
um nance )) L (cdlc

XBO
XBO
1000 WHTP 1600 w
OFR
OFR

XBO
XBO
XBO
1600 W/HS 600 W/HSC 2OOO W/H
OFR
OFR
OFR

65/80
22
45
1000
35000

60/70
25
65
1600
60000

65/75
22
65
1450
60000

3200
45000

6000

65/75
22
65
1450
60000

XBO
2OOO

WHTP

OFR

85/110
29
70
2000
80000

85/110
70

75000

75000

29
2000

80000
7500

Curreft JL (A)

a Lurninous flux O (m)

77 A0A

Liqht ntensliy | (cd)

umlnance,)

cd/c

rrent contro range (A)

vertical s
Average life (h) at
burning posil on
horizontal
Burnlnq
Arc stabi iTaiion
Forced coo inq
Llrminous area wxh lmm
D ameter d (mm
Length l1 max. (mm)
Length I, max. (nrm)
Distance a (mm)

45...75

Cu

position

BASE

4AO

anode

2000

2000
2000

s30 p30 s30

1

4x4.0

52

OFR
S

TP

=
=
=
=

2000

1500
1

500

2000

2000

s20 p2O s20 p2A s30 p30 s30

requ red

1.0x40

5x

46.5

3.3

p30

requ red

15x3.3

1.3x4.8

46.5

60

1.3 x4.B

374

370

370
277

125
PSFa
PSFo

145

96.5

96.5

25-14 PSFa27-10 PSFa27-11 SK27l50

25-14 PSFa27-12 PSFCX 27-B PSFCX 27-B

o. no.

500

1500

Pr ce each

GS

'1

base with cable

gap shortened
horzontal burn ng position

ozofefree
shorlened
base w th threaded pin

For instance, open c rc! l vollage oi reclilier req! red for

re

ab

e g.lion

145

145
PSFaX 27

10

PSFaX2T-12

PSFa27 14
PSF c 27

-14

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

G
XBO
2500
OFR

XBO

2500
OFR

XBO

wHs

3000
OFR

wH

XBO
3000
OFR

WHTP

75/85

70/90

85./110

B5/1 10

30

28

30

30

100

100

2500

XBO
4000

XBO

00000
10000
1

130000

130000

12000

12000
85000

61000
124000

W/HS

XBO
XBO
4000 WHTP 6500 w

OFR

OFR

B5/110

75/100

120

'135

130

160

4000
155000

4000
155000

6500
325000

5/100

85/110
41

2500

'100000

4OOO

180000
19000

17000

16000

s2000

70000
140

90000

90000

95000

230000
24000

11700

72000

60...95

70...100

60...110

60...110

60...140

80...150

100

1500

1500

'1500

'1500

'1000

800

1240

800

900

s20

s20

s30

1200

1200

s30

s30

60

1240

30

6.0

428
3A2

342

171

147

PSFaX 27-13

PSFaX

PSFaX2T-14

PSFa27

27-9.5

500

s30

s 15

reauired

1.7x57
66

17x5.7

2Ox75

1.9x6.0

1.9x6.0

2.3 x 9.0

66

54

70

70

61

428

483

174

170

434
205

PSFaX 30-9.5
PSFa 30-B

PSFa27-14
PSF:27-14

PSFa 30-20
PSFa 30-22

u red
x

80 ..160

. . 140

red

428

400

432

410

382

357

374

170

165

384
'tB0

PSFaX

27-13
1,4

PSFaX2T

PSFa27-14
PSFC27-14

PSFa
PSFa

30-18
30-20

s10
ired

from botlom

E'"'io
I

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Wiring diagrams

wth

lasl ng

arnmeter
fuse 6 amps slow blowr)
earthing capacltor

2500 pF

coup ng capacitor
2500 pF

rectiiier

short-iime switch
lamp XBO
high voltage terminal

neulral ead
phase ead

IDC operalion
w ilh

lgniter with built-ln polarity protecting

short-lime switch

series resistor

lgniter with or withoui polarity

protecting relay and w thout
built-in short{ime switch

switch

push button
rna ns cofnection

ZL=

amp supp y vollage

superimposing
ign tion device
vibrator gnltion device

DC oprat on

wth

-l$,

ignitlon lead

L]

,)

For ign tion dv ces

!p lo 150 w 3 amps.

ior

amps

Wiring for XBO 75 W/1 with vibrator ignltion device

Luminance distribution

Lighl intensity distribution

Spectral radiance
distribution

Va Lres ln 1000 cdlcm,

Luminance distribution
in arc of XBO 2500 W
at rated current

Re ative

Relative

light intensity distribuiion

light intensity distribution

ot XBO 1000 W/HS

of XBO 1600 W

t'
.g

.a

6
Wave englh

.1

- of XBO lamps
Distribution of relative spectral radiance

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

XBO short arc xenon lamps are high pressure discharge lamps for DC operation
designed preferably for use ln optical devlces. They have a very high raijiant intensity

and luminance, and a spectral distribution ranging lrom medium wave ultraviolet to
short-wave infrared. This continuous spectrum results in the visible range in a light
colour closely resembling natural day ight which is a mjxture of direct sunlight a;d
reflected sky-light. The spectral energy distributlon remains constant throu-ghout lamp
lfe and is independent of fluctuations in the mains voltage, and of the lamp curreni.
The XBO range with its rfany wattages and versions can be used lor a wide variety of
applications. Lamps of the ozone-free version (OFR) do practically not generate ;ny
radiation below 250 nm. XBO lamps for horizontal operation lversions t-1, itS, HSC, ttTe;
rnake possible the construction of rnovie projector lamphousis with very high optical
efficiency. A so available are Suprasil iamps the dlscharge vessel of whichionsists of
Suprasll quartz. The radiant intensity of Suprasil lamps in the spectral region below
250 ,rm is considerably higher than that of the other versions. (Technical-data and
auxiliary equipment same as those for OFR models of same wattaqe.)

All XBO lamps have

important advantages:

The simple and appropriate structure enables an easy handling and optimum ut lization
of the radiation,
immediate readiness for operation, also in hot condltion,
alrnost full emission of radiation immedlately after ignition, generation of radiation
in closed discharge vessels,
very high radiant intensity and luminance in a stable dtscharge arc,
practically constant light colour throughout the entire lamp liie,
high lumlnous efficacy and long life, consequently extremely good economy,
radiation rnay be rnod ulated,
easy maintenance.

Application
75

Standard film
8,/16-mm film pr
Slide
eciion
Mrcro
ection
Portable searchl
Beacon si
and saf
Colour rnatch
Colorimeter
F lter
ometer
N,4onochromator

hoton'reter

f uorometer
arin'r ete r

Sca n

Luminous recorder

150 250 450 500 700

900

'1000 1600 2000 2500 3000 4000 6500

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Technical inlormation
The high luminance and radlant intens ty result from a high concentralion of power and
are typical for XBO short arc xenon larnps. The lamp body cons sls of quartz to wlthslana the high thermal load. The discharge vessel is of ellipso dal or spherical shape
and almost free of striae and bubbles. The lamp body is filled with xenon gas
The gas fllling has an over pressure which increases during operatlon of the larnp.
The electrodes are arranged in the discharge vessel diametrlcally opposite to each
other. The different shape of both electrodes is dependent on the DC-operation
Because of the required high temperature (thermal emission)' the cathode (negative
electrode) must be kept smal , and the anode relatjvely b g jn order to allow this high
thermal load to dissipate. Each electrode is fltted on a rod whjch also acls as a current
carrying connection with the correspond ng base. The current leads of lhe smal er
XgO moOe s up to 150 W consjst of rnolybdenum foils. The overall length of the lamps
is determjned by the therl0al load and the temperature gradient between electrodes
andbases. Bothendsof the quartz glass body ol the lamps are f tted w th metal sleeve
bases. The propeaties of the low wattage lamps XBO 75 W to XBO 250 W !im I
the current range, so that these lamps can on y be operated w th rated cLrrrent or
rated power. The more powerJul XBO lamps, however, have a relatlvely wlde current
control ranqe.

xBo

75

wl

For easy igniiion, XBO 75 W,/1 is f itted w th a starting electrode located on the side
of the disc-harge vessel (see fig. 1 on page 14, wiring diagrarn on page 1B and section
"lgnition" on page 23).

xBo 75W/2

Llke a I XBO lamps of hlgher wattages, XBO 75 W/2 is designed w th two main
electrodes but wilhout an additional starting electrode. Supporl and current connection
to be made on the sleeve bases.

XBO 150 W1
XBO '1 50 W/GS
XBO '150

XBO 150 W/l and XBO 150 W/GS have ihe same outer d itnensions and are f tled wlth
sleeve bases with threaded pin. The sleeve base at the cathode end of the lamps
(lower end) is used for supporting the lamp and is provided with a cyl ndrical l ange
prefocused to the e ectrocles. Due to its h gher amp current, XBO,150W,/GS has
a better arc stab I ty and h gher lurf lnance than XBO 150 W/l XBO 150 W/S has sJeeve
bases and ls rnuch shorter ihan both the other models, thus making poss b e operatlon
in very compact larf phouses. However, temperalure at the bases of XBO 150 W/S must
not eiceed 230oC. Thls can be achieved by instal ationof cooling Fins or by forced

ws

cool ng.

xBo

450

w1

XBO 250 W, XBO 450 W

xBo 900 w, xBo 1600 w

xBo

450

w2

The dlmensions and electrjcal data oF XBO 450 W/1 and standard lype XBO 450 W are
pract ca ly id-^ntical. The electrodes are designed for exlremely high luminance oJ
the arc. The lamp is resistant againsl heavy shocks.

These lamps are allfitted with lamp bases the cyl ndrical base pins of which have
d ffering diameters of close tolerances. They serve as suppori and curreni connection.
The dislance from these base p ns to the lip of the cathode as weLl as lo the ax s oi
the electrocles is prefocused so that the posit on of the arc with regard to the support
is so exact that ln most cases a readiustment alter replacemenl of the lamp s not
necessary.

The reduced overall length corfpared with standard model XBO 450 W results frorn
the shortened bases. T6ese bases have plane bottoms. Curreni connecticn is rnacie
via cables (length approx.235 mm) at the s de of the respective bases with cable ugs

JT

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

xBo

2500

The prefocus pin bases of this model serve only to support the lamp. Theelectrical
current is carried by the cable (length approx. 210 mm) wiih contact pins mounied
sidewise on each base.
Despite the high concentration of power, all lamp models described above have been
designed in such a way that forced coollng js not necessary provided sufficient air for
convectton cooling is supplied to the iamp and exhausted from the lamp house.

xBo

4000

w, xBo

XBO 7OO W/HS

XBO l OOO W/HS

xBo

1600

wHs

XBO 7OO W/HSC

XBO l OOO W/HSC
XBO 1600 W/HSC

XBO

25OO

XBO

4OOO

W/HS
W/HS

6500

The slze of these XBO lamps is rather small related to their high power consumption.
Because of the high thermal load, a natural convection coo ing ls insufflcient fo;
these lamps, and a forced cooling directed parallei to the lamI axis is required.
The a r flow must have a certain velocily to cool sufliciently the cornponent parts
with n the bases as well as the discharge vessel. Both bases of XBO 4O0O Vi/ and
XBO 6500 W are fitted with g uide cups whjch can be attached according to the chosen
direction of cooling, either from top to bottom, or frorn boltom 10 top (se! figure
on.page 1_7). A sufficient dissipation of heatbythecool ng air is given whe"n the
velocity of the alr measured at the specific spots perpendicular tdthe lamp axis is kept
wilhin a recommended range. XBO 4000 W and XBO 6500 W have prefocus pin basei
servlng as supports, and current connecttng cables (length approx.4OO mm) wiih
cable lugs mounted in lamp axis.

These 3lamp models in shortened version (H = horizontal, S

= shortened) have a
cylindrlcal prefocus pin on the anode base and athreaded pin is/re"-]U,*",O,
on the cathode base for supporting the lamp as wel as for current connection.
lhe lamps can be screwed into thetr cathode-slde support by using the protective cover
as a tool.

These lamps differ from the above ment oned HS models by a cable (C cable)
=
on the anode base which helps to avoid contact resistancea and additional heating_up
of the anode base. l\loreover, the mechanlcal strain and other risks durino installation
afd electric connection are reduced.

Both these shortened larnps have prefocus pin bases as supports. Current connection

rs made v a.a cable (length approx. 280 mm and/or 400 m) w th cable lugs mounted

on the anode side of the lamp.

All 8 larnp rnodels described above are designed for operation in main y horizontal
q^o^.ttLgl gl-a_ requrre forced cooting oidischarge vesse and bases (see section
l:._F]]
"xBo
4000

XBO
XBO
XBO

5OO W/H
2OOO W/H
3OOO W/H

XBO l OOO WHTP

XBO 2OOO WHTP
XBO 3OOO W/HTP
XBO

4OOO

WHTP

w, xBo

6500

w').

XBO 500 W/H has cylindrlcal prefocus pif s of very close tolerances for current
connection and suppod. XBO 2000 W/H and XBO 3000 W/H have the sam-o ouler
d imensrof s and pin bases as XBO 1600 W ancl/or XBO 2500 W. The electr cal currentis
carried via the sidewise mounted cables (length approx. 23S mm) w th cable lugs.
The 3 models may be operated either in vertical oi in hor zontal posltion. Horiz-ontal
operatlon requires magnetic stabilization of the lum nous arc.

Support and current connection of these lamps is performed on the anode side via
a cyllndrical pin (14 mm d ia.), on the cathode side via a threaded pin (- Tp)
(lV 14x 1.5), with knurled nui. Lamps ofthe HTp-version may be operated either in
veriical-or in horlzontal (- H) position. When XBO 1000 W/ HIp, XgO ZOOO WZHfp,
and XBO 3000 WHTP are operated horizontally, their lum nous arc must be stabi ized
magnetically. To avoid poor contact, forced coolino shou d be appl ecl to the bases of
ihese lamps. Operation of XBO 4000 W/HTp requires additionally a forced cooling of
the discharge vessel (see section 'XBO 4000 W, XBO 6500 W"). '

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Light intensity and luminance For light intensity distribution, speciral radiance distribut on, and luminance distribution
in the arc, see Jlgures on page lB.
Rated values and Tnaxirnum values for ljght lntensjty and luminance are shown in

the tables.
The values of the light intenslty as shown nthetabLes(pages14-17)referto
the entire arc and are higher than the I ght intens ty resulting from the lunl nance and
the reference area. The approximate correLatlon of Light intenslty and lamp current
can be defined as follows: l-Jn. (l = llght intenslty, J - larnp current' n - 1.5 )

The reference area for determining the ight lntensity, in order to establlsh the average
brightness for each lamp model, cbnsists ot a reciangular section of the arc forn'red by
tnJneight n (electrode spacjng of a lamp in operation) and the lum nance halfwidth w
oithearc. Thevalueswxh of the luminous area are given in the lables on
pages 14 -17.

Decrease of luminous flux

When lamps XBO 450 W to XBO 4000 W are lnitially operated with rated currenl,
the decreise oJ luminous f ux during lamp llfe can be compensated entirely by
gradually increasing the current up to the maximum value
ln case the lamps are operated w th constant current' the decrease of luminous f ux at
the end of the average lamp llfe wjll amount to 25-30 0/o, depend ng on the operatlng

current.

Lamp ljfe

The values ior average lamp llfe as shown in the tables are based on an average
operating t me of 20 hinutes per start. A hjgher switching frequency will shorten
the life of the lamp.
The average lamp lfe of XBO lamps is malnly governed by the decrease oi luminous
flux caused by the unavoidable deposlt of evaporated electrode material on the lnner
wa I of the discharge vessel. Frequent switch ng acceLerates the bLackening process
The radiation intens ty ln the UV region wil! drop quicker than the luminous f ux during
lamp life.
For reasons of safety, t is recommended to replace XBO lamps when the average
lamp life has been exceeded by 25 %. Afterthatoperatlng tirne, blackening of
lhe envelope will have reached an extent that the light oulput no longer meets

the requirements.

Burning posltion

ln vertical burn ng pos tlon, ihe anode (big electrode) is on top. When the lamp s
operated ln an inclined burning pos tjon, the convectlve gas stream fo lows the law of
giavity, which results in a deflectjon of the arc from the electrode axis, as we I as jn
an uneven heating-up and blacken ng of the discharge vessel For lhese reasons'
the permisslble operatjng position is 1im ted (see figures on page 14) XBO 75W,/1 and
XBO 75W/2 may be operated n a more jnc ined position and do not require extra
equipmeni for siab I zing the arc in the lamp axis. The starl ng e ectrode of XBO 75 W/1
musi not be located ovei the luminous arc when the lamp is operated in inc ined
burn ng posit on. When a very good arc stability is requlred for XBO 150 W/S and
xeO l5o wzcs, it is recommended to operate ihese lamps in vertical burnlng posil on
on ly.

LanTps with the lndex letters H, HS, HSC, and HTP nTay be operated n venlcal as well
as n hor zontal burning position. During hor zontal operallon ol H and HTP models,
the dellection of the ara caused by the convective gas stream (for "arc stab lizai on ",
see table) musi be compensated by a nTagnetic I eld To generate this magnetjc field,

the current connector or a permanent magnet rnay be used

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

lnstallation in equipment

ln view of the glare, the ultraviolel radiation, and the high operating pressure,
XBO lamps must be completely enclosed in suitable housings provided w th protected
vent lalion vents.
The temperature of the lamp bases should never exceed 230" C \446" F). The blower
should be kept running for at east another 5 minutes afterthe lamp has been
switched off.

llanuJacturers of equ pment are invlted to apply for the paper " Guide for the Design
of Equipment for Xenon High Pressure Lamps XBO' contain ng lurther informat on.
Upon request, lamp houses and equipment can be tested and declared as qu tab e for
operalion w th XBO lamps by the lamp manulacturer.

Connection

XBO an,ps are to be connected in accordance w th the design of the bases and
ol the current connecting parts (see "lnslruct ons lor use").
ln view of the over-pressure of the gas f I ing, a I XBO larf ps are suppl ed with
a protective cover which must not be removed belore the amp has been lnsta led, and
which must be fitted around the amp beFore any work is done in the open lamphouse.

A protective mask and gloves must be worn when doing this job.
Pay attention to correct polarityl Reversed polarity wlll damage the electrodes within
a short operating per od to such an extent that the essential properlies of XBO lamps

are heavily

im

paired.

ln view of the low operating voltage of XBO lamps, high amp currenis are required.
To avo d contact resislances, and consequeftly d sturbances of operation,
it is absoll.]1ely essential to check the conneclions at regular intervals to ensure safe
co ntact.

Operation

When operated horizontally, the evaporated eleclrode material willdeposit malnly in

the upper part of the discharge vessel. The average ife data stated for hor zontal
operation, are warranted only when the amps are turned 180" on the r axis after
reaching their rated half I fe After turning, the lower, less b ackened part of lhe
discharge vessel shou d point upwards. To laci rtate lhis lask, the lamp packages
contain flat washers to be attached to the threaded pin on the cathode side.
The rnaximum current foT each lamp model as stated in the table rnust never be
exceeded as otherwise safety of operation is no longer warranted, and the lamp ife
w I be considerably reduced. Operat on with a current be ow lhe current contTo range
as siated in the table, or, ir the case ol lower wattage types, below the raled current,
results in arc nstability and reduct on of amp lle.

Other methods of operation which lead to lim t values other than those shown n
the tables are possible, but only al the expense of a reduced larnp I le. ln such cases
it ls recommended to contact lhe lamp manufacturer ior adv ce.

lgn

ition

For ign tion, the lamps require a start ng voltage by lar exceed ng the supply voltage.

The gnltion device must ionize the etectrically nsulating gas between the electrodes.
For safety reasons,

Al

jt

s advisab e to deslgn gniters Ior high frequent h gh vollage.

XBO lamp rnodels may be slarted with ign ters designed 10r higher wattages.

The e ectrotechnica industry offers various lgnilers for the nd v dual lamp wattages.
Prior to the approval ol igniters t is necessary thai they are tested. Presentation of
documentation or records on character stics etc. s not sulficient in ihls case.

XBO Short Arc

Xenon Lamps

Power supplies

Please note: The lamps are covered by a warranty only when auxiliary equipment is
used which meets the requirements established by the lamp manufacturer.
ln order to establish the luminous arc, a high direct voltage is required in the instant
of starting. Thls supply voltage can be furnished by a rectifier or a converter in idling
condltion, however, provided that the voltage drops immediately after ignition to
the lower operating voltage of the XBO lamp. lf a rectifier or a battery has a lower
no-load voltage, the possibility exists to superimpose a higher direct voltage in
the instant of lamp starting by means of a booster. Thls additional booster voltage
should be approx. 50 % higher lhan the mininrum supply voltage stated in the table.
The exact data are availab e upon request.
When using rectified alternating current, the life values stated in the tables are

applicable only when the current pulsation

100 I%l
is less than 10 0 . For lamps with a rated power of 4000 W and more, the pi value
should not exceed 5 o/0.
lf an oh mic resistor is used for current stabilization and current control, it should be
inserted in the lead of the unearthed pole. The positive lead must be connected to
the anode base (big electrode).

Performance and life of XBO lamps are essentially affected by the power supply.
N/anufaclurers of power supplies ior XBO lamps are invited to apply for deiailed

documentation,

XBF Water-cooled

High Pressure
Xenon Lamps
irk
=i

Lamp

XBF

(Ordering abbreviation)

2500

Supply voita

220 AC

22A AC

Operatine vo

'115

135

XBF

wl

wl

6000

Cu rrent JL (A

45

Power consumption of lamp PL (W)

6000

Luminous llux @ (lm)

Liqht intensitV vertical
Lum inance L (cd/

to

am

7lAAO

215000

6500

18500

3300

2.3' j

Luminance half w dth value {mm

Length ( amp w th cool ng lacket)
Diametre (coo inq iacket) d (mm

l1

4.21

max. (mm)

360

Lenoth of arc l" lmm

110

D slance from cenlre 01 arc to boltom

l',4

ol base j anle a

lfe

169

+3

35

nrmurn coo ant f ow (litres/m n)

Average

t3

131

(hrs.)

600

Burninq position
Weioht (lamp w th cool

2AO

Accessories

2500

of hard o ass No.

Cooling jacket of quartz glass Uv-transmissive No.

KG

Water supply fittinq No.

XF 201

Adapter for c eanino No.

Callle terminal, gaskets

xF 202

XF 602

w th

with amp

KG 25OO

la

UVO

KG 6000
KG 6000 UVQ

xF 601
mp

M
W/l in cool ng jackei
wilh water supplyfjtt ng and
XBF 6000

vilho!1 coo ng jackel

xBF

\r/a1er s! pp y I tling lor

2500 /1

xBF

6000

wl

Adapler for c ean nq

XBF Water-cooled

High Pressure
Xenon Lamps

XBF water-cooled high pressure xenon lamps are discharge lamps for operation on AC
The outstanding features of these lamps are: constant llght colour resembl ng natural
daylight-high radiation intensity at relative y low emission of heat speclrum
independent of f uctuations ln mains voltage small d imensions-im med iate readiness

for use long service life, very economical.

Application

Testing of material andartflcial ageing lght fastness tests technological and

biological stud es- n graphic arls-for solar simulation and simllar tasks.

Tecinical intormation

The tubular discharge vessel of XBF lamps consists of quartz glass. For its operation,
a double-wal ed cooling jacket (see page 25) is requ red. For connectlon oi XBF lanrps
to the water supp y hose, a specla litting ls available which is fastened to the dev ce
and ensures the support of cooLing jacket and lamp.

Light intensity and luminance

The values for light intensity and lum nance are stated n the lable.
Tle Jn'rarce o "lrioLr o1 r lhe lJTi'roL'a'c is v"ry eve.l.
N,4ore deta led photomelr c and rad ation graphs and data can be furn shed

upon requesi.
Spectral radiance distribution The spectral radiance distribution oJ XBF lamps js shown on page 27. The coollng
jacket of hard glass absorbs the radialion below 320 nm whereas the cool ng jacket
ol quartz glass (UVQ) is transn,issible for radiat on down to 230 nm.
For the irradiation intensity in the actlnic wave length reg on of many radiat onsensltive materials (;l = 300 to 500 nm), the following approx rnate correlation is valjd
for cooling lackets made of quartz glass: 2,1 W/m'? per 1000 ux llumination
(1 lux = 0.093 footcandle).

Average liJe

of lamps

The I fe data (see table) are related to a depreciatlon ol luminous flux of about 30 0/o
whereby this value inc udes 50,000 starts for lamp XBF 6000 W/l and 30,000 stads for
Iamp XBF 2500 W/1. A greater sw tching frequency will shorlen the lamp life whereas
a long operating tlme per start w I result in a longer larnp I fe.
When an XBF amp has become unusuable, only the amp (arc tube) tse f needs be
replaced whereas ihe cool ng jacket may be retained prov ded ts ageing has not
proceeded too far.

of coollng jackets

Due to the intense radiation, the transmlssibi ity of the inner tube and of the coo ing
jackel is reduced w th increasing number of tunning hours. The absorpt on incTeases
with decreasing wave length. The useful life of coo ing iackets made of quartz g ass
(UVQ) s considerably longer than that of hard glass coo ing iackets.
The approx rnate service life for the vls ble reglon is about 3000 hours (UVO), and
about 1800 hours (hard g ass). ll mainly the radiation n the ultraviolet reg on is used,
the servlce life ls shorter.

lnsta lation in equ ipment

The arnp is supported by the water supply fitting. A support of the lamp end opposlte
to the water supply f tl ng is not advisable. Detalled information on the construction of

equipmeni for XBF larnps s provided in the paper "Gulde for the Design of Equlpment
for Xenof High Pressure Lamps XBF" (avai able upon request).
Please, fo low

Connection

the nstrucllons lor Use packed w th each lamp.

XBF lamps are 1o be connected on 220 VAC. For operation, they require an jgniter
and a choke.
It ls necessary to provide for conneci on to a water-tap as well as for a control er of
waler-l ow which ensures that the Lamp wi I operate only if the coolant f ow ls suff cient.

The react ve current occuring when the lamp is operated on 220 V mains may be oifset
w ih capacitors havlng the io low ng capacities:
274 lF
cas q:1
XBF 25OO W/1
cos - 0.9 185rF
XBF 6000 W,i ]
cos ? .= 1 500 rlF
cosqr::09'300tF
'.

XBF Water-cooled

High Pressure
Xenon Lamps

Operation

The rated supply voltage is 220 V Ac. Variations in supplyvoltage not exceeding
t 10 oh are permissible.
Longer operation on malns overvoltage will result in a higher decrease of luminous flux.
XBF lamps can be operated only wilh water-cooLing. The major part of the heat
produced by the lamp (approx. half of the electrjc power applied) is disslpated by
the cooling water. The coo ant Jlow must meet or exceed the rr] inimurn value stated in
the table. The cooling water is to be turned-off not earlier than 1 minute after switchingoff. The tap water consumpt on may be reduced by a circulating waier cool ng system.
Antifreezes, salt, dyestuff, etc. must nol be added.
The cool ng water may be run through 3 to 4 XBF lamps provlded that the ternperature
of the water does not exceed 50' C when leaving lhe last lamp. Thecoollngwater
warrns up in each larf p by approx.7o C at the minimum coolant flow as stated n
the table.
Operation without suff cient water f ow even for a short period will destroy the lamp
ir-nmedialely.
The so id components of water deposjting on the arc tube of XBF amps should be
removed regularly (preferably daily) by f ushing the lamp with d luted hydroch oric acid
or s mi ar agents. Removal of lan,p lor cleaning is not necessary when uslng a special
adapter for fiLl ng in the acid (see tab e). Further information is contained in the paper
" Gu ide for the Deslg n of Equ pment for Xenon H ig h Pressure Lamps XBF " and
the lnstructions for Use packed with each lamp.

lg n itio n

Superimposjng ignition devices are required for stading the lamps.

The ignlters should be operated via a short-tirf e switch allowing a maximum switching
tirne of 0.25 sec. The short-time switch is released either by push-button T (see wiring
dlagram), or by the contactor closing the main circult ol the lamp.
lgnition of several larnps wilh one igniter is possible when the ignition leads are
adapted to the addltional inductances and capacitjes.

M n mum waler 1 ow: see lab e

W th !ngro!nded systems, englh of
nsulatlng rubber hose between amp

Wiring diagram

for XBF 2500 W/] 3-4 amps,

and waier tap and/or aulornatlc

canirol er lo b a1 leasl I melre.

for XBF 6000W/1 6 amps,

D
H

K
L
t.

Mp

=
=

sirorl I m sw lch
high vollage lerm nal onigniter

Sch
T
U

= slpp y vo lase lor conlaclor co

aLrtornat c conlro er
= water
s!pp y I tlifg
=
lgn
l
on
ead (canles RF h gh
=
vollage at the momeni
o1ignilion)

Ph

Up

220 V AC

Relative spectral
radiance d stribution
of XBF lamps

r00

':d

ih cooling jackl
of q!arlz g ass
w

---,-. = wilr

;50

coollns iackel
of hard slass

-r
200

-r+
600

700
Wave engllr

800
2

900

1000

1Tl0 frr 120l

KBF Water-cooled
High Pressure
Krypton Lamps

n
KBF 25OO

KBF 35OO W
(PA 83804, (PA 83966)
PA 83922)

Lamp

(Ordering abbreviation)

Lam
Crrrrent

DC

DC

Rated value Ur

117

160

e (calculaled va ue) UG
Different al impedance (calculated value

65+5

9418

21.5

22

20

2A

2500

3500

Basic vo

Lamp curr-.nt
Raled value lr (A)
N,4ax valLJe

ol ulsatlon ol

current

Pi..,

(o/o)

Rated value PL
Data for power supplies

ln lamo

sLJoDlv

voli

for lonition of cold

for lonition of cold and hot lam

160

2AO

wlth boost-or

Data for
Nl

Uoh

in ooen c rcuit

Booster voltaqe

source

ol main

LJoH

UoB (V)

capacily of boosler-capacilor CB (trF)

Series resislance to booster-capacitor RB (
N,4in.

,)

,)

2AO

200

850

750

250

330

47

33

Startino conditions

ls.*

value of stadl

lvla x

Nlax. excess current durin

Data for

nition

(A

40

Q..,

niters

')

value of current surqe Usr.r" (kVs

l\4in. number of sparks per mains haltwave Fz.rn

Min. operatinq time

of load

Tz.i.

(sec)

Cz

,)

20

25

35

45

?o

30

0.2

4,2

0.2

10.. .30

10...30

Krypton high pressure lamps with water-cooling are tubular shaped discharge lamps
Jor exc tat on of neodynr glass lasers and
YAG lasers in Cw-operation.

ior DC operat on. They are mainly used

I
r

2500
43922

KBF lamps err t the required shon-wave infrared radiatjon with a much higher efficacy
than xenon short arc lamps.
The voltage-current characteristics of KBF lamps afler having reached the lamp
operating temperatuTe can be expressed by the equatlon Ur - Uc * lL RL (V),
that means the value of lar0p voltage Ur equals the sum oi a fictiiious baslc voltage UG
and the product of lamp current lL and the static different al impedance RL of the lamp.
The values for UG and RL are calcu ated values servlng to s mpl fy the representatlon
of lamp characterlstics;n the current-control range.

i)

For ignition, boosier vollages

ofat east850V

n conneclon.wih_25kV.^ignlters

provld ng a1

easl20spark

KBF Water-cooled
High Pressure
Krypton Lamps

The tolerance values given for the basic voltage represent the productlon-re ated
operaling voltage tolerances of the lamps.
Larnp current pulsation is defined as:
l'" .
i,o* = max mum value
loo o/
o, = ''o'
i.i" : minimum value of lamp current vs. tlme curve

During ignition of XBF lamps and n the lirst milliseconds thereafter, a higher supply
voltage than the operating voltage is required to build up the arc discharge.
This supply voltage may be supplied either direct from the lamp current source or
from a supplementary rectifier (booster circuit).

max75o

KBF 3500 W
PA 83966

The minimum open circuit voltages must be appl ed to the lamp also at 10 0^ line
undervoltage. For cold lamps, the minimum open-circult voltage U.k is suff cienl,
whereas for re-ign tlon of hot lamps the higher open-circuit voltage Uoh is required.
ln principle, only open c rcuit vollages Uok and/or Uoh are necessary to build up the low
voltage arc. For practical reasons, however, slightly higher values are stated lor

the booster voliage UoB. TheyareapplicabLefortheboostercapacitorsCBlnconnect on with series resistor RB. lf higher or lower (down to U.h) boostervoltages are
chosen, the booster capacltor CB and the series resistor RB should be adapted so as to
approx mately rnalntain the charge Q = Uoe . Ce as well as the d scharge time constant.
At higher booster vo tages, the r0aximum perrn ssible peak value of the start ng
surge ls.o" must not be exceeded.
The mlnimum peak values of surge voltage Usrmin are va id only in connection with
the stated Tn njrnum number of sparks Fz.in. lnordertosecurereliableignitjonwith
sing e spark igniters, the surge voltages must be by 20 % higher n view of the

occurring ignition lags.

KBF lamps requjre a relatlvely high nurnber of sparks for the ionization of the long
electrode gap. The minlmum number of sparks per mains half-wave Fz.,n is necessary
to avoid surface sparks on the quartz wall, and to create a discharge channel within
the gas, thus making possible the general on of a low frequency arc.
For reliable ignit on of KBF lamps, a minimum operating time of the igniter Tz.in should
be observed by a I means. When the operating time oJthe igniter is too shorl,
the lamps might extinguish immediately after ign tion.
The load capacity Cz is created by the selJ-capaclty of an ignition electrode w th
the lamp base, the lamp support, and the current lead between igniter and lamp
support. S nce the capacity Cz must be charged up 10 the required surge voltage,
the load capacity shou d not be too h gh. For pract cal reasons, a certain min mum
capacity must be observed. The rfinimum value of surge voltage must be reached in
rhe e1l re .a'rqe o' oad capac .y Cz.

'100

llil

350
I

lr[

Relative spectral
radiance d stribuiion
oJ KBF lamps

!-a700

750

800

850

H
nm 900

Special Discharge Lamps

XIE lmpulse
Discharge Xenon Lamps

XiE XIE
5 W/B 15 W/8

Lamp

(Ordering abbreviation)

ffi
X]E 5 W/8

Power consumption of lam

Operatin
lmpulse f

max. Hz

XIE
40 W/'l

15

40

330

800

1250

300

500

10001

O.5

0.25

0.25

lmpulse enerev max. Ws

ity C rated power for picture frequencies

Capacity C rated power for picture

C rated
for p cture

of 50 Hz,
ol 2OA Hz, lF

es of 1000 Hz,

trF -

0.05

Peak value ol ignition voltage min. kV

e energy of ignition capacltor mws

ffii

10

Half-width value of liqht impulse at 50 Hz,

Life at 50 Hz-operation and rated

240 100

100

Diameter d mm

25

40

rnax

Len

Tnm

center lenoih mm

XE15W/8

max. mm

of the disch

rox. rnm

13

10

12

62/66

62/76

75

4A/57

43/57

57

76/83

76/93

90

30

35

50

Burninq pos t on
Base

3Aa4/2457.163) 4506

Standard
Prlce
Ba ses

XE40W1

Base 3A04/2457.16 = Octal base

Base 4506 = 6-pin TV valve base
Base 5871a = 4 pin Europe bas-.

XIE lamps are xenon fi led gas dlscharge lamps emitiing short but intensive light
ilashes. The spectral composition of light resembles that of natural daylight. XIE lamps
are offered ln the wattages 5 W to 40 W.
To operate the lamps, special aux liary equipment is required which supplies the
necessary lgnition and current impulses. XIE larnps are mainly used in stroboscop-^s.
The llash sequence, that rneans the number oJ llght impulses per second, can be
modified n awide range.
lVach nes and machine parts, but also blological and olher objects with period c
motion, can be lighted with stroboscopes. The fiash sequence can be set so that
the periodic moiion s I ghted in either the same or in a delayed phase of mol on.
The observed object appears to stand stlll or to move rather slowly. Complicated
motion processes no longer require time consuming and expensive film recording,
but can be observed s milar to slow-motion film oerlormances.

XIE ]5 W

,)

doo.. .00 F7 ..a rar6d \a u6 or op" ,t g ,ot

n I o- . a..r r6pt
Lower power cansLrnrpl on and h gheroperar nq frqLrenc/ as "9e
we aslmt.tronoflerL.Lrr.eniswil ncrease

:l

Ty!-""-.xl.F_?y

base 5871a can srir be sLrpp ed as rep acemenl upon requesl.

5)

XIE lmpulse
Discharge Xenon Lamps

Wirlng diagram

c = capacitor
G = rect f er
JG = ignit on impulse

unit

Uy

resistor
- chargingvoLtage
= suPPlY
= qnition e ectrode

gn 1on lmpulse

*".24\'""

Base connections

"-,.02{q,"-'.0"

N".{

(lol)

\./\*l/

"".,..1-X-Pl*,,*"

ign I on impulse

XIE 5 W, XIE 15 W

XIE 5 W/B, XIE 15 !V/B

"'*""2,-1--1"'''"0"

/[@'oi\

{{ o)l
\;

-/
=t/

gnit on

mpLr se

Base vlew from bottom

XJE 40 W/1

Time function
of lamp data

o
I

L]

A'I

CurTent vs. t me curve

150
1

1,*

T me curve ofcurrent L,
vo lage Ur and unlnous flux@'"|

(relative vaiues)

\
, \\

A,$ N

f 2511
21- 50H
3 f l00H
4l 200h
5 t 400H
1

C 2 [F
C, pFC, 05pF
C, 0.25pF
1

C = 0 012pF

T me c!rve oJ current intensily

at various capac ties
(re aiive values)

XIE lmpulse
Discharge Xenon Lamps

Application
Construction of engines and
motor vehicles

SLpervision of smooth running, speed control, observat on of r0overnents of valve

rocker arm, vibral ons of valve spring, jnlections, balancing of wheels

Construction of

electric mach ines

Observation of armature hunting in synchronous and asynchronous generators'

determjnatjon of slip speed, performance at modificatlon of exc tatlon and load'
observation of col ector. determination of causes ol chatter marks, exarO nat on of
toothed gearinq, and measurement of nur0ber of revolut ons and osclllations

N4achine tooLs

Observation of sLlp at belt drive, and of operations on twisting, dri llng, and m lLing
rnachines. etc.

Textile industry

Determination of speed, and observat on of operatlon of the wh rl ol sp nning machines,

observai on of uniform suspension and of the yarn balloon, etc.

Printing plants

Observation of rotary rnachlne prints during operat on, etc.

Aerodynamics

Sch ieren photography of periodic gas motjons.

N4ed ic in e

Observai on of vocal cord durlng examination of the larynx, etc.

Entertalnment

Psychedel c ilLuminal on.

Technical inlormalion

Llne clrawings of impuLse lamps are stated on page 32. Phys cal dirfenslons are stated
in thetab e. Lamps X E 5Wand X E 15W have base 3A04/2451.16 (octal base)
Versions with 4-pin base are also avai able. Lamp XIE 40 W/1 ls f tted w th base 4506
(6 pln Tv-valve base).

Flash du ration

Duration of flashes depends on the t rne of current flow and on lhe coollng conditions
jnto radiation and
of the gas. The eLectric energy E which is converted withjn lhe larnp
1/rC ' U'1
heat, ia determined bv voltaqe U on capacitor C as per the equation E flash
energy.
capacitor
at
same
grealer
C
of
the
er
can
be
capacity
U, the sn'ral
The
As th; operating voltage has an upper I m t, the dlscharge t me is shortened by
reduction of capac ty 0. These correlatlons are shown on the "Currenl vs time curve"
on page 33.

Lu

mlnous flux peaks

The peak values of luminous f ux are so high that tests and observations rnay be
perforr0ed at general i lumination and even at dayllght.

Light colour

The light colour reserfbles natural daylight. Corfpared wlth other xenon larnps, the gas
iemperature is higher in view of the impu se current discharge, and consequently
the short-wave radialion ls somewllat more intens ve.

Lamp life

The average value is re ated to operatlon w th raied power and 50 Hz (see table).
A settlng to lower power consur0pi on w I increase lamp life. At rated power and
operat on with 200 Hz, the lamp I fe \,vi I be about twice as long as with 50 Hz
Aso a reduction of current peaks, that means an increase of impu se duratlon, w lL have
a favourab e effect on amp ife. For insiance a reduct on of peak current can be
obta fed by a suitable nductivity in the dlscharge circult of the capacilor

lnstallation

When lnstalling XIE 40 W/1 in a ref ector, it ls advisable to cover it w th a g ass p ate
in order to screen lhe UV rad ation. The amb ent temperature around the lamps must
not exceed 120" C.

Wiring

The wlring diagram on page 33 shows the princ ple of one of the posslb e c rcuits
A capacitor, the vo ume of which is delerm ned by lhe requ red lrequency, is charged

byarectifiervlaachargingresslor Thecapacitorvoltageolthelamplssightly ower

than the starting voltage, that means no current f ows through the lamp at the beginning.
Only after gnition of lamp by the gnit on tnpulse delivered by the gnilion impu se
unil, the capac tor w !L discharge with a very short but heavy currenl surge v a the Lamp
The duration of discharge of the capac tor depends on lhe res stance of the gas
d scharge and on the electric valr..les ol the current cjrcu t To reduce the peak value

XIE lmpulse
Discharge Xenon Lamps

and the steep current r se at low mpulse frequencies, an inductiv ty is to be swilched

belween operation capacitor and lamp.

The nduct

v ty should let the lamp work in the aper od c lim ting case, that means
an osclLlation wrli not occur.

The rated operating vo tage of the lamps s stated in ine 2 of lhe table. The real
operating vo lage should not deviate by rnore than t 10 % Irom the rated value.

Electric performance

As shown in the curve "Tlme functlon of amp data", page 33 the cullent f ow starts
only a certa n time after start of the ign t on impulse. The gas dlscharge needs a certaln
tirne lor ts developrnent, the so ca led bui d up tinTe. Th s is to a high degree
d-apend ng on the vo tage of the capacitor and w ll become the shorter, the ess
the voltage of capac tor deviales from the starting voltage. N4oreover lhe bui d-up
tlme is the shorter, lhe srnaller the eleclrode spac ng.
The current wi I rise very quickly since the res stance values of the electrlc circuit
are usual y smal .

I extinguish when the voltage of ihe capacitor drops to values be ow

the operating voltage of the discharge. The I me curve of current and voltage ls
determined by the electric data ol the c rcuit ard the res slance ol the amp.
The lamp w

The discharge tlme may be shorlened, and the upper lrequency limit may be expanded
by a quick sw tch (e.9. semi conduclor) between capacitor and larnp.
lg n itio n

lgnition is achieved by ignition mpulses o1 the ign ter whlch are transmitted capac jtively
onto the d scharge caplllary of the mpulse lamp The ignit on mpulse is a damped
osc llation of al least 50 000 Hz. The values requ red for energy and peak vo tage of
ignition jmpulse are stated n the lab e.

lmpulse frequencies

The maximum impu se frequency for each lamp type is stated n the table.
When operating X E 40 W/l al Jrequencies above 500 Hz, the rated va ue of operating
voltage ls to be exact y observed. lf this va ue is exceeded, ihe lamp mighl start
independent of the ign t on impulse and may no longer work satisfactori y.
t is recommended to provide for a control of the operating vollage n the frequency
range above 500 Hz.

rnpulse energy

The permlssible irnpulse erergy depends on the set frequency. lt musl not exceed
the values as slated in ihe table. Therefore, lhe rnaximum power consumption as per
catalog cannot be utilized at very low frequenc es The temporal ha t width va ue of
the I ght mpu ses can be seen n the tab e The values in the tab e are re aled to
an mpulse frequcncy of 50 Hz. The f ash duration w I change w th the mpulse energy,
that rneans also with the irequency lt w I increase w th high impulse energy
(ow lrequency) and decrease w th low mpulse energy (h gh lrequefcy).

Radiation physical
performance

The lght emisslon lol ows the curreni with a certain delay, as the f I ing gas must reach
a high lemperature belore lt em ls radlation The same s val d Jor the decay time
The gas heated up to high iemperature needs a certa n t me to c,lol down so that
percept b e rad al on s no longer em tted. Even at a very steep drop of cuffent,
the time durat on of I ght emiss on can be shortened only within certaln I mits,
for the reasons slated above.

Electronic Flashtubes
for Airport Runway Lighting
EURAM@.8L8555/5
(
Ordering abbreviation

EURAN,4@

BL 8555/5

Anode vo

V max.

2300

Anod e

V min.

1700

Energy per flash Wsec. max.

Number of flashes per minute max.1)

60

Duration of flash fhalf-life value

0.5

l\l inimUm

120

ulse mws

n itio n
e kV min.
Llfe (number of flashes millions

3.6 r)

Base

3 pln

lo

max. mm

114

89
Bulb

iameter d1 mm

12

38 11

Base diameter d, max. mm

Diameter of helix mm

27.5

Price
Approach flash beacons assist the pilot in performing a safe bad-weather landing.
The flashtube EURAI\I@ BL 8555/5 with its enormous light inlensity oI approx.
103 candela is able to penetrate fog and mist and guides the pilot to the set down point
on the runway. lt has a daylight white light colour and may be used with or without
colour filter.

Technical intormalion
The hellx shaped discharge vessel consists of quartz glass and is filled with pure
xenon gas. li is insta led in a protective tube.

Tungsten halogen lamps for airport lighting, see page 44.

Spectral Lamps

e
N4alerial

Order ng

l'|_
lHt
i rq.
Spectral
lamps with
base Pico I
r

Cs,/10

Caes

He/10

Hellum

10
60
Quartz 50
Ouarlz 50

1.0 10
1.0 55
1.0 40
1.0 4A

Ouarlz 50

10

40

50

20

50

Quartz 50

1.0

40

4A

25

40

Ye-rcu
+ (,2alm llm

Ouartz 30

10

25

'10

20

15

K/10

Potassium

Glass

Na,/10

Sod um

Ne,/l0

Neon

Rb/10

Rub

Ttlr 0

Thal ium

Zn/1O

Zink

rr

Glass
Glass

rn

ry a)

I'q/12

It4

Hs/13

l\,4ercury

erc

a) 5)

l\l
rY

Accessories

iurn

10

1.0

15

1.0

10

1.0

15

30

10

30

10

1.0

10

Quartz 15
Quartz 15

1.0

15

1.0

15

Glass
Glass

12

approx.
cd/cmr

OlrarlT

Hocd/to
"
191

15

Br qht-

Cadmium

Hq/ls

Starter St

at

cd/10

N,4e

Fig.2

Oper Oper' Lamp L ghl Lumlnous

ng ai ng wallage lnlen area
votage c!trent wiholt sily
lreighl widlh
V
amps. bal est approx mm
,)
W
cd

of
tube
')

15

0.3 15 6
2.O 15 B

0.2
1.5

90 20 B

r10

4A 25 6

40

0.04

15 65

40
3.5
0.2
1.5
0.5

15
15
15
B
15

6.5
B
6
3
6

0.02
15

1.5
0.1

35
0.7

er no. 454ls (to insert Pico-g based lamps in P 28 s sockets

Accessories Starter St 191

Fig.3

Base

Adapter
na.454/s
(with built-in

Burni

for Pico
base

>
it on

DIN 41539 Bl.2

22A AC

any

Lenqth I rnal. mm

Main direction of radlation

/:\
\/

Pico

Supply vo

starter)

7)

107

Diarneter d mm

21

Light center lenqth a mm

43

>

W rinq diaq rams

220

l\C

for base
P28s

Fig.4
Base as seen from
the qlass bulb

L=amp
St = starter St 191
Nlp = neutral ead
Ph - phase lead
T = eakage transformer
Uv - AC supply voltage

Fig.6

Fig.7

Operation w th
choke

Operation wlth
leakaqe transformer

Fig. 5

Base connect ons (bottom

view). One lamp electrode
is connected w th connectlng
points 2 and 3, the other
wilh conneciing points 7
and B

The ouler bulb ol speclra lamps consist of g ass

Perm ss b e dv atlon from rated va ! +1At/a 5t/o
[,lcas!red on a rnasked lum nols ara ol3x8 mm
Lamp has specia arc tube oi h qh rad alion coosla.cy.
Lamphasanoval opening ol10i20 mr. norLerbub n heighi of arc

tlbe for lti izinq UV

Spectral Lamps

Spectral lamps are discharge lamps for AC operation emitting the line spectra of rare
gases and metal vapours wlth high brightness and/or radiance and w th a hlgh
constancy and spectral purity. They are handy, easy 10 operate, and need no readjustment during operation. Spectral lamps generate a monochromatic radiat on solely
by using narrow-ribbon filters or filter combinations, without prisms and opt cal
g

ratings.

Spectral lamps consist of a glass or quartz arc tube containing the rare gas or a basic
gas and that metal the spectrum of which is lo be produced. The arc tube is insta led
in an outer bulb which acts as heat insu ator and provides mechanical protection
(exception; lamp Hg/13 with opening in outer bulb). The material of the outer bu b
of all lamps is g lass, except Hg/ 15 -1 , which has a special glass transmitting
below 280 nm.
Light center length, djmensions of outer bulb, and base are identlc for all models.
The modern llne of spectral lamps is provided with pin base Pico 9. Lampsofthe
previous version with prefocus base P 28 s are still available for replacement, but for
a limited perlod only. When applylng lhe adapter as described on page 37, all spectral
larnps with pin base Pico 9 may be inserted in equipment with prefocus socket P 28 s
with unchanged light center length and rnaln direction of rad ation.

Application
The properties of spectral lamps have been proved in all fields of application where
a line spectrum or a monochromatic radiation is required, especial y in optics,
radiation physics, spectroscopy, and chemistry, as weil as in all allied branches of
industry and scientif ic laboratories.

Technical data
Geometric data

See page 37, fig. 1. All operating positions areallowed.

Photometric data

The spectral lines emitted by the various lamps are shown in fig. 9. With the exception
of Neon and Helium lamps, the full radiation output is reached only a few rninutes
after starting. For luminous intensity and brightness, see table on page 37.
lVain directlon of radiation see fig.4.

Connection, wiring

Spectral lamps should be operated on AC 220 V (or higher) and only with a suitable
ballast connected in serles. The choke should be installed in the live lead of rnains with
neutral lead. Helium and Sodium lamps require starier St 191 for jgnition. Forthe sake
of reliab e operation, it is recommended to operate also the other spectral lamps with
a starter connected paraLle to the lamp. See page 37, figs. 6 and 7.

Power supplies, operation

I are designed for an operating current oJ 1 .0 arnps.

Consequently, the same power supply may be used for all lamps. The use of leakage
transforrners is recommended for operation on ma ns voltages below 220 V.
All lamps with pin base Pico

To ensure a proper life, deviations of operating current from the rated value should
not be more than t10a/o or -5o/0. Reslarting is possible immediately after switchingoff (with the exception of Hg spectral lamps). ln Hg spectral lamps, a high pressure
discharge is taking place, the full radiation output of which is reached not earller
than 3-4 minutes after starting. About the same cooling time rnust elapse before such
lamps can be restarted.
Sockets

The lamp should be inserted in radio valve sockets Pico L lt is recommended to use
porce ain sockets and not plastic sockets which are less sujtable due to their sensitivity
loheat. Sockets fo r starter St 1 91 are available in special shops for electric supplies.

Spectral Lamps

Speciral ines above

400 nm

cd/10
Cs/1 0

He/10

Hs/1o, Hs/12, Hs/13

Hg/l5

-1

HgCd/'10

ll

K/10
Na/10
Ne/1 0

Rb/10

rll I

llt ilil

il

ilt

TVlO

il

Zn/10

550

Spctra lifes below

600 650

nnr

400 nm

cd/10

Fg/1O, Hg/12

HgCd/10

/10

Zn/10

300

250

350

400

Hg/131)

-gl

i.i
Wave lenslh n

Fig.

Spectrograms of spectral lamps

nm
-

nrn

Spectral Lamps

I
Fi

tet

Symbo

Symbol

Glass filters

GG 495

UG2
UG3

1l

KG3

21

12

BG 18

22

UG3

13

BG 18

23

tiG 5

14

BG 1B

24

IJG 11

15

BG 20

25

oG 530
oG 570
oG 590

BG3
BG7
BG7

16

BG 38

26

RG 610

17

GG 435

27

RG 665

1B

GG 455

2A

RG

BG 12

19

GG 475

29

RGN 9

20

1000

30

KG1

31

WG 360

Ny'anufacturer of glass filters: Jenaer Glaswerk Schott & Gen., Nlainz/Germany.

On orders for single filters or cemented combinations of giass filters, it is advlsable to
state "For Specirai Lamps" since specially selected filters will be supplied in this case.

O!ant ty
ol li ter trough)

of H:O

Liquid filters

N ckel Cobalt

e NiSO. + CoSO

34

Potassium Chronrate K

35

Nitric Acid
hate CUSO

36

lenglh

Monochromatic filters

Type

+ 86.5

20

20

Picric Acld C

33

Wave

303

+5

150

20

r/5

20
10

Ordering

ot f ller

N,4

365

50 89 54

404/47

t\,4

405

50 89 53

435/36

N.4

436

50 89 52

546

ll

546

50 89 51

577 /79

t\l 578

s0 8s 50

l\,4anuJacturer of monochromatic f jlters: Carl Zeiss, Oberkochen/Germany.

Please, state the parllcular ordering number.

Spectral Lamps

Wave lenglh in nm

Chm ca

Approx. For suppress ng

lrans
! trared
at
and the

in nm,)

remarn ng

a1!re
in %,)
Zn

4+32+33
4+34

308

313

cd

4+32+34
4+32+35

326
334

4+32+35
2+ 10+32 4)
5+9+313)

328/30/35

Zn
T

352/ 53
365

378

TI

4A4 / 07

435 / 36

Cs

5
10
2
10
20

TI

535

14+

546

12+24+123\ '15
12+25+12 10
12+25+12 10

588

Na
Zn

589

Ne

638...668

cd

644

H_o

668

He

7Al

16

25
25

468/72/81

He

16

16

4A

509

+21+B
19

20

35
15+23+13+83t 10

577 / 79

16

16

Cd

BO

16

10+17+63

7n

468/

16

16

9+18
9+18

cd

ler No.,).)

16

30
2+22
1+3+20+93) 1
9+22

456 / 59

5
35

rad al on:

16

16
16
16
16

16
16
16

16
16

636

27

+11

20

767/70
7BA/95
794. . .921
452. . .921

Rb

Cs
Cs

Fig.

30+29

10

Separated spectral Lines and sultable f lters

For separaling spectral I nes, also interference-linejilters may be used; if secondary

maxima of ihe lransmission factor are ex sting, they should be sufflc enl y elim nated.
Care shou d be taken that the admissib e work ng temperature of the f lters is not

exceeded.

,) nm (n.nometre) = 10 A = 10, m
r, sapdt opoqoi0 ,d( tp dndlq.d
r) See

a so paae

', I lo

40 Nlo.orh,omrl c t

ers

o a,6 tP.

t".

Special lncandescent Lamps

Tungsten Halogen Lamps for

Airport Lights
Tungsten Halogen lnfrared
Reflector Lamps

trE=E
I
ll
+4/5maY+

No.

ng

Average Standard Fig.

Watl

lr.

fe
hrs.
I

heighl

package
quanlity

Prlce

No.

Tungslen halogen lamps tor airyort lights

_t
(-:Fl:

any burning position

Order

-662,0"r11

_t
g[:S

:f

.-oo z ro' *]

ll.';l *

='fl]
,Hl_i q

66
5

64315 45 6.6
64340 100 6.6
64380 2OO 6.6

R7s-15 75o
R7s-15 2000
R7s

15

4x1

4400

2.6
'10 x 3

800

1.4 x

6x

1000
1000

25

1000

25

burninq position s90

64317 45
6.6
64342 100 6.6
64382 200 6.6

I000

100

PK30d

3.7
24OO 5.2 x 3.1

1000

100

PK30d

4800 7x3.9

1000

'100

PK30d

Electronic flashtubes for airport runway lighting, see page 36.

A)
zd..no"

Y,/./,/,/ ,/,/./,/l

Y////////
Ya?

BLrning pos tior s90

L-l

64342 and 64382 to be inclined

vertical to lamp axjs only

pernissib e
nal oe.m ssible

Tungslen halogen inlrared rellector lamps

working point

l:..2,j

any burning position

Ordering

a"*l

*l ,oL

Base

work ng point

Average Slandard Fig.

package No.
fe
quanl ly
hrs.

1500

50

Tempralure

oC m.r

64635

Watt Voll

]50

15

GZ

6.35

50

Price

Lamps for

Scientific
Application

Line drawings:
see page 46

Orclering
abbrev al on

E eclrlc an.l
photornetric data
approx
Vo rs Arnps Can-

wi

8.5

wi

5 161) I
16 s) I
16
40/G 31 6 290
41/G 31 6
290

14

16./G
1,7/G

Average life

Fllament Light
ons cenler
he ghl lengthl)

Base

Burning

Price

dimens

widlh

32

140

38
110

244

1206)

17O

100
'100

170

135

170

0.2 47 98X2 E27

18 18
18 18

s+h
s+h

'1.6 B 7611 E27 s

21 1.6 140!4 E27 s+h
'1.6 2A 125!5 E27 s

100 hours, forWi 40/G and Wi 41lG

12AX3
120X3

E27
E27

1000 hours.

Lamps for scientific applicatlon are gasjilled incandescent lamps for calibration of
I ght intensity, luminous flux, colour temperature, luminance temperature, and total

radiation.
Test certificate
Ki.d oi meas!rement

Orderlnq abbreviation

a)

wi 9, wl 40/G, wi 41i

l\,4easurement ol liqht intensity in a specific

Der rreasJriro po nt

3)

direc'o'r ol rad dtior

b) lleasurement of lurnlnous flux

wi 40l

wi

14,

wi

wi
wi
wi
wl
wi

9, wi 40/G,

s)

per rneasuring polnt

c)

N,4easurernent of Iuminance temperature

per measurlng point

d)

lvleasurement of colour ternperature

per measuring point

N,4easurements a + b
N.4easurements b + d
N,4easu

rements

Measurements

a+d
a+b+d

40/

16/ G, Wi 17l G

wi4l/G

3)

40/ G

I, wi 40lG, w 41lG
40/G

The luminance temperature is the spectral radiant temperature accord ng to DIN 5031,
part 5, at a center of-gravrty wave- ength of 650 nm. Upon request, the spectral radiant
temperature can be defined also at other ce nter-of-g ravity wave lengths. The colour
ternperature is being determined by measurlng lhe distribution temperature the value
of which coincldes with ihat of the colour lemperature.
When ordering, p!ease state the ordering abbreviation, and if a measuremenl ls
requested-k nd ol nreasurement and/or burning position of lamp. When no special
burning position is requested, Wi 16/ G, Wi 40/ G, Wi 41lG are cal brated base down.
Furtherrnore, it should be stated at whlch electric or photometric value the lamp

should be set.

Example: Lamp Wi 41lG, measurement of electric data and ol light intensity for
Tr - 2856 K, burning pos tion s.

,' Bolom onla I ot base o.e- er o'i

"'r._llr
,j Burning positon s = vertical, basedown
=

!)

Ar T. = 2856 K.

verlica , base !p.

lamp
ior nslal nq
Ai r, - srbh a l,=2,60t cppo,. qV.4.5.no .45cd

Spaae needed
"r
,r

lhe

lLamps for

Scientific
Application

wi 9
Base E 27130
DIN 49 620

l*
wi 40/G
Base

27l51x 39

t
rB

I'r
A

Lamps for

Scientific
Application
.:

Description ot lamp models

wi

Lamp w th unco led, straight, vertical, spring loaded Jllament.

wi

14

Tungsten r bbon lanrp with tubular bulb. The port on of the tungslen r bbon to be
ut I zed ior measurement s mounted parallel to the lamp ax s afd posit oned oll center
in re ation to this axis by aboul B rnm n the rneasuring direction. For setting at
lumjnance temperatu res Ts

16/ G

Tungsten r bbon lamp wlth spherlcal bulb. Horizonta tungsten ribbon with a small
notch to ind cale the measur ng point serves as fi ameft. For setting at lun.rinance
temperatures Ts < 2600 K preferab y Ts ) 1800 K.

wi

17/ G

Tungsten rlbbon amp with horn shaped bu b. The bulb has a tubu ar extension with
a sea ed on quartz w ndow (homogenized Ultrasi ). The curve be ow shows the
spectraL transmisslon of this window. Vertical, bent tunqsten r bbon w th a small notch
to indicate the measur ng polni serves as flLament. For setting at luminance
temperatures T, 2600 K.

=24A0K.

Spectral transm ission z (r,)

of homogenized U trasil,
th ckness of layer 2 mm

(',)

r{

100

I
la

1L--

20

OL
200

wi 40/G

300

3500

Standard lamp for total rad ation and un nous flux with con c bu b. l\4eander shaped
li arnert arrarged ir one plane. FilarnentareaaboutlBxlBmrn. The bu bshape

prevents ref ect on in d rection of the norrnal of the fi ament plane. The f lament is
arranged in frort of the electrodes in measur rg direction. Type stamp on base to face
the photornetr c receiver. For currenls J < 6 Amps and/or coLour temperatures
Tr

wi 41l

2856 K.

Standard amp for I ght intens ty afd colour temperature with con c bulb. Differs from
type Wi 40/G by a b ack, opaque coating cover ng hall the surface oJ the bulb.
A window I rniting an ang le of radiation of about t 5I is left open in the coating opposite
to the f lament. Th s prevents ight reflected from the llament suppod frame to get
into the measurifg directlon. For currents J < 6 Amps and/or temperatures
Tr

2856 K.

The amps for scientific application can be measured lor or set at specific photometric
and/or pyrornetr c data. A test ceri f cate can be issued n al these cases.
During these measurernents, the larnps are operated on DC, whereby lhe base sleeve
(threaded part of base) s connecled to lhe pos tive potentia . t is recommended to
apply the the same polarity when measurements on DC are undertaken.
The kinds of measurernent app icable for each lamp type are stated ln the table
"Tesl certificate" on page 45.
Lamps to be used as standard or comparison lamps will be selected and pre aged.
This pre-processlng is included in the prlce.

Lamps for

Scientific
Application

Ordering abbrev al on

App ication

a0lG, W 41lG

Photo metry

conslant photometric data

within a certain runnlng time

Pyrometry

wi 14, wi 16/G, Wi 17lG

constant luminance
temperatures within a certain
running time

Optical radiometry

constant rad iant intensity

Wi 9, Wr

wi 40lG

(for delinltion, see DIN 5031,

sheet 1) withln a certain

running time
Sensitometry

specific relative spectral

wi 40lG, wt 41l

radiant intensity distribution,

constant light intensity
Spectroscopy
Spectrometry
Polarimetry
Saccharirnetry

line spectrum

spectrai lamps

continuum spectrum

wi 9, wt

Spectrophotometry

specific spectral radiance

or radiant intensity

14,

wi t6lG, wi

17l G,

and XBO lamps

w I, wi 14, wi 16/G, wi t7lG,

and XBO lamps

distr bulion
spec fled spectral energy
distrlbution

wi
wi

slils

straight lu minous eleroent or

lum inous element with high
I!m inance

Stroboscopy

practically immediaie f ull

XIE jmpulse discharge xenon lamps,

Colorimetry

lllumination of
gaivanometers or

Ny'icroscopy

lght

ern ssion

fluorescence microscopy:
UV radiation,
micro absorption analysis;
microprojection:
continuurn spectrum

14,

wi

17l G, Wi 40/G, Wi 41lG,

and XBO lamps

9,

and HBO and XBO lamps

neon glow lamps

HBO and XBO lamps,

projection lamps

(see catalog "Photo and Film Light")

Base Table

t_

E27
D N 49620

WH
G2635

SK 19/36 x 20

D N 49754

sK 27 50

"f'Ell"

D N 49750

tEc 7004

PSFaX 27'9 5
PSF aX 21 12

l-.1

F
92

D N 49759

SF.6

rC

r6
20

28s
D rN 49728

DtN 41539

PSFa 27-8
PSFa ?7 10

25

10

PSFa
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa

PSFa27

r2
r4

SFa92

SFCY 10 4 (US thread)

SFa 8 2

*1,.,1*

rl

27-14

30 I
30 18
30 20
30 22

ffir ffir

3004/2457.16

SFa 5-2

20-10 PSFa 27 r2

2s
PSFa25

8
l0
8

*]+l*

SFc 9.5 4
SFc l2-4

PSFa 30 rB
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa
PSFa

* !r

SFa62

SFa752

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General lnformation

General lnformation
Sa es and De ivery are subject to the OSRAM Terms
of De ivery and Pay'neft val d on the day the sales contract

The lamps are covered by a warranty on y when aux I ary

equipment is used wh ch s approved ard/or meets
the requirements eslabl shed by the lamp manufaclurer.

Operating data and d menslons are subject to the usual

lns gnif icant tolerances.

Sources of supply Jor power suppl es, igniters, etc.

wl lbe slated upon requesl.

Technical modificat ons and the posslb lity ol del very

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