Safety warnings
GE Consumer & Industrial
Lighting
The use of these products requires awareness of the following safety issues:
ConstantColor™ CMH™
Warning
• Risk of electric shock - isolate from power supply before changing lamp
• Strong magnetic fields may impair lamp performance
and worst case can lead to lamps shattering
Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps
Single Ended G8.5
Product Information
Use in enclosed fixtures to avoid the following:
• Risk of fire.
Lamp technology
• A damaged lamp emits UV radiation which may cause eye/skin injury
• Unexpected lamp shattering may cause injury, fire, or property damage
ConstantColor CMH™ lamps combine HPS technology
(providing stability, efficiency & uniformity) and Metal Halide
Technology (providing bright white quality light) to produce
highly efficient light sources with good colour rendering and
consistent colour performance through life. This is achieved
by using the ceramic arc tube material from the Lucalox™
lamp, which minimises the chemical changes inside the
lamp through life. When combined with the halide doses
Caution
• Risk of burn when handling hot lamp
• Lamp may shatter and cause injury if broken
• Arc tube fill gas contain Kr-85
used in Arcstream™ Metal Halide lamps then the quality
Single ended format
and stability of the dose maintains the colour consistency.
Always follow the supplied lamp operation and handling instructions.
Hence the name ConstantColor CMH™.
Single ended Ceramic Metal Halide lamps are designed to
provide symmetrical beam distribution using the axial con-
figuration of the discharge arc.
A variety of beam angles are possible and adjustable beam
control can be built into the luminaire.
Metal halide lamps, traditionally made with quartz arc tubes,
are prone to colour shift through life and lamp-to-lamp
colour variation. Some of the dose, e.g. sodium, (an
important component of metal halide lamps), can migrate
through quartz to cause colour shift and loss of light through
life. The ceramic arc tube resists this material loss, can be
manufactured to tighter tolerances and withstands a higher
temperature to provide a more constant colour.
This compact lamp shape enables luminaire size to be
minimised and the bi-pin lamp base enables easy changing
with front access.
Applications areas
• Retail
• Offices
Features
• Consistent colour over life
• Stage/Studio
• Architectural lighting
• Display Cabinet
• Hotels
• Good colour uniformity lamp to lamp
• Bright light – in a very compact size
• Excellent colour rendition
• Improved reliability due to 3 part design
• Up to 97 Lumen per Watt (LPW) efficacy
• Up to 15,000 Hr life
• UV control
• Colour temperatures 3000K, 4200K
GE Lighting is constantly developing and improving its products. For this reason, all product descriptions in this brochure are intended as a
general guide, and we may change specifications time to time in the interest of product development, without prior notification or public an-
nouncement. All descriptions in this publication present only general particulars of the goods to which they refer and shall not form part of any
contract. Data in this guide has been obtained in controlled experimental conditions. However, GE Lighting cannot accept any liability arising
from the reliance on such data to the extent permitted by law. CMH Single Ended G8.5 Product Information for OEMs 17th July, 2007
and General Electric are both registered trademarks
of the General Electric Company
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Lamp life
Dimension
Life survival graphs are shown for statistically representative batches of lamps operated under controlled nominal conditions
with a 7 hours per start switching cycle. Declared lamp life is the median value, i.e. when 50% of lamps from a large sample
batch would have failed. Lamp life in service is affected by a number of parameters, including supply voltage variation,
switching cycle, operating position, ballast impedance tolerance, luminaire design and mechanical vibration.
14.5mm
The information provided is intended to be a practical guide for comparison with other lamp types. Determination of lamp
replacement schedules will depend upon relative costs of spot or group replacement and acceptable reduction in lighting
levels.
Note: Representative curves are shown for Vertical Base-Up lamp orientation unless otherwise specified. Life performance is
significantly increased in the Horizontal burning position.
CMH 20W G8.5 3000K
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
12.0mm
0%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Burning times (thousand hours)
1.0mm
CMH 35W G8.5 3000K and 4200K
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Burning times (thousand hours)
CMH 70W G8.5 3000K and 4200K
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Burning times (thousand hours)
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Lumen maintenance
Special power distribution
Lumen maintenance graphs show light output performance through life for statistically representative batches of lamps
operated under controlled nominal conditions with a 7 hours per start switching cycle. A common characteristic for all metal
halide lamps is a reduction in light output and a slight increase in power consumption through life. Consequently there is an
economic life at which lamp efficacy falls to a level when lamps should be replaced to restore design illumination levels.
Where a quantity of lamps are installed within an area, consideration should given to a group lamp replacement programme
to maintain uniform illumination levels. Curves represent operating conditions for a 7 hours per start switching cycle, but less
frequent switching will improve lumen maintenance.
Spectral Power Distribution curves are given in the following diagram
Spectral Power Distribution [3000K]
Spectral Power Distribution [4200K]
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Note: The representative curves are shown for Vertical Base-Up lamp orientation unless otherwise specified. Lumen
maintenance performance is significantly improved in the Horizontal burning position.
Lumen Maintenance 20W G8.5 3000K
100
95
380
430
480
530
580
630
680
730
380
430
480
530
580
630
680
730
90
85
80
75
Wavelength [nm]
Wavelength [nm]
70
65
60
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Distribution of luminous intensity
Burning time (thousand hours)
The following diagrams show polar light intensity curves for lamp base-up orientation
Lumen Maintenance 35W G8.5 3000K
Lumen Maintenance 35W G8.5 4200K
100
80
100
95
Imax=170.13 cd at 100º
Vertical plane polar intensity curve
Vertical plane polar intensity curve
Imax=170.13 cd at 100º
165˚ 150˚ 135˚
90
85
80
75
60
I (cd)
225˚
210˚
195˚
180˚
165˚
150˚
135˚
135˚
150˚
165˚
40
20
0
120
160
140˚
120˚
120˚
120˚
70
65
60
90
60
30
120
80
105˚
90˚
105˚
90˚
255˚
270˚
285˚
105˚
90˚
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
40
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Burning time (thousand hours)
Burning time (thousand hours)
30
40
75˚
75˚
75˚
60
80
90
120
160
Lumen Maintenance 70W G8.5 3000K
Lumen Maintenance 70W G8.5 4200K
60˚
60˚
300˚
60˚
120
100
80
100
80
45˚
30˚
15˚
0
15˚
30˚
C90
45˚
315˚
C180
330˚
305˚
0
15˚
30˚
C90
45˚
I (cd)
C180
C270
C0
C270
C0
60
60
40
20
0
40
20
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Burning time (thousand hours)
Burning time (thousand hours)
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Warm-up characteristics
Lamp end of life conditions
Typical Warm-up characteristics
120%
During the warm-up period immediately after starting,
lamp temperature increases rapidly evaporating
mercury and metal halide dose in the arc-tube.
Lamp electrical characteristics and light output stabilise
in less than 4 minutes. During this period light output
increases from zero to full output and colour
approaches the final visual effect as each metallic
element becomes vaporised.
The principal end-of-life failure mechanism for CMH™ lamps is arc tube leakage into the outer jacket. High operating
temperature inside the arc-tube causes metal halide dose material to gradually corrode through the ceramic arc tube wall,
eventually resulting at normal end-of-life in leakage of the filling gas and dose. Arc-tube leakage into the outer jacket can be
observed by a sudden and significant lumen drop and a perceptible color change (usually towards green).
The above situation is often accompanied by the so-called rectification phenomena. This occurs where a discharge is
established between two mount-frame parts of different material and/or mass, causing asymmetry in the electrical
characteristic of the resulting discharge current. Rectification can lead to overheating of the ballast, therefore conventional
magnetic ballasts must conform to requirements of the IEC61167 lamp standard by incorporating protection to maintain
safety and prevent damage.
100%
80%
60%
Lamp voltage
Lamp current
Light output
40%
20%
0%
1
2
3
4
0
Time from switch-on (minutes)
It is good practice when lamps are operated continuously 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to introduce switching
once every 24 hours. Lamps with one electrode failing often will not restart and can therefore be easilly detected and replaced.
Supply voltage sensitivity
Supply line voltage to conventional magnetic ballast control
gear should be as close to the rated nominal value as
possible. Lamps will start and operate at 10% below rated
supply voltage but this should not be considered as a normal
operating condition. In order to maximise lamp survival,
lumen maintenance and colour uniformity, supply voltage
and rated ballast voltage should be within ±3%. Supply
variations of ±5% are permissible for short periods only.
Where large supply voltage variation is likely to occur, use
of electronic control gear, which is designed to function
correctly for a voltage range typically 200-250V, should be
considered.
CMH Lamp performance as a function of supply
voltage on a 220V Reference Ballast
Lumen depreciation
130%
Volts
All metal halide lamps experience a reduction in light output and slight increase in power consumption through life.
Consequently there is an economic life when the efficacy of lamps fall to a level at which is advisable to replace lamps and
restore illumination levels. Where a number of lamps are used within the same area it may be well worth considering a group
lamp replacement programme to ensure uniform output from all the lamps.
Current
Watts
120%
Lumens
CCT
LPW
110%
100%
90%
80%
209
220
231
242
253
198
End of life cycling
A condition can exist at end-of-life whereby lamp voltage rises to a value exceeding the voltage supplied by the control gear. In
such a case the lamp extinguishes and on cooling restarts when the required ignition voltage falls to the actual pulse voltage
provided by the ignitor. During subsequent warm-up the lamp voltage will again increase, causing extinction. This condition
is known as end-of-life cycling. Normally cycling is an indication that lamp end-of-life has been reached, but it can also occur
when lamps are operated above their recommended temperature. Lamp voltage at 100 hours life should not increase by more
than 5V when operating in the luminaire, when compared to the same lamp operating in free-air. A good luminaire
design will limit lamp voltage rise to 3V.
CMH Lamp performance as a function of supply
voltage on an electronic ballast
130%
Volts
Current
Watts
Lumens
CCT
120%
110%
It is good practice to replace lamps that have reached end-of-life as soon as possible after failure, to minimise electrical
and thermal stress on ignitor internal components. The use of a ‘timed’ or ‘cut-out’ ignitor is not a specific requirement for
ConstantColor CMH™ lamps, but is worth considering as a good optional safety feature which also prolongs the life of ignitor
internal components, lamp holder contact surfaces and fixture wiring.
The operating period of a timed/cut-out ignitor must be adequate to allow lamps to cool and restart. A period of 10 to 15
minutes continuous or intermittent operation is recommended before the ignitor automatically switches off. Timed/cut-out
ignitors specifically offered for High-Pressure Sodium lamps, where the period of operation is less than 5 minutes, are not
suitable for ConstantColor CMH™ lamps.
LPW
100%
90%
80%
209
220
231
242
253
198
Dimming
In certain cases, dimming may be acceptable, subject to further testing. Contact your GE representative for more information.
Large changes in lamp power alter the thermal characteristics of the lamp resulting in lamp colour shift and possible reduction
in lamp through life survival.
Flicker
When ConstantColor CMH™ lamps are operated from a conventional magnetic ballast there will be 50Hz line frequency light
output flicker typically of 1.5%, in common with all other discharge lamps. Noticeably lower flicker levels occur when lamps
are operated horizontally.
Flicker levels of 1.5% do not normally cause concern to the end user, but use of electronic control gear should be considered
where visual comfort and performance is critical. Suitable electronic ballasts for ConstantColor CMH™ typically provide square
wave operation in the range 70-200Hz, eliminating perceptible flicker.
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UV and damage to sensitive materials
Information on luminaire design
The wall of the bulb, which is produced with specially developed ‘UV Control’ material, absorbs potentially harmful high energy
UV radiation emitted by the ceramic arc-tube.
Ballasts
The use of UV control material together with an optically neutral front glass cover allows the lamp to significantly reduce the
risk of discolouration or fading of products. When illuminating light-sensitive materials or at high light levels, additional UV
filtration is recommended. Luminaires should not be used if the front glass is broken or missing. It is recommended that a
safety interlock switch is incorporated into the luminaire to prevent operation when the luminaire is opened.
Although PET determines limits of human exposure to lamp UV, the risk of fading of mechanise due to UV can be quantified by
a Damage Factor and a Risk of Fading. The risk of fading is simply the numerical product of the illuminance, exposure time and
damage factor due to the light source.
Finally the selection of luminaire materials should take into consideration the UV emission. Current UV reduction types on the
market are optimised for UV safety of human eye and skin exposure. However, luminaire materials may have different
wavelength dependent response functions. Designers must take account of emission in each of the UV-A, UV-B and UV-C
spectral ranges as well as material temperatures when designing luminaires. Typical values for UV-A, UV-B and UV-C range
radiation can be found in the table below.
ConstantColor CMH™ operate from the same type of ballast as conventional quartz technology metal halide lamps of the
same nominal power. IEC 61167 MH lamp standard and IEC62035 HID lamp safety standard specify use of ballast thermal
protection or equivalent protection device in the circuit. This safety device will protect the ballast and fixture from overheating
damage at lamp end-of-life should rectification occur due to electrode imbalance or arc-tube failure. The IEC61167
requirement applies to both ceramic and quartz arc tube metal halide lamps of the UV-A, UV-B and UV-C spectral ranges as
well as material temperatures when designing luminaires.
ConstantColorTM CMH G8.5 lamps are compatible with a list of approved ballasts; contact your GE representative for more
information.
Stay magnetic field from conventional ballast
At the design stage for fixtures incorporating the control gear, careful consideration should be given to the physical layout of
the lamp and ballast. The relative positions and distance between lamp and ballast can adversely affect lamp performance
and drastically reduce lamp life survival.
Conventional magnetic ballasts can produce a stray magnetic field and if the lamp is placed within this field, “bowing” of the
arc in the discharge tube can occur. Since ceramic is a very rigid material severe arc bowing can cause high thermal stress
leading to cracking or rupture of the arc-tube resulting in failure of the lamp early in life.
Such bowing of the arc can also affect the quartz arc-tube in conventional metal halide lamps, but cracking or rupture failure
is less likely since quartz softens at the resulting higher wall temperature causing the arc-tube to become swollen. Excessive
swelling of a quartz arc-tube can however also result in cracking or rupture failure.
In fixtures where the ballast is necessarily placed close to the lamp, use of magnetic shielding is essential. Another
solution is to use an electronic ballast, which eliminates the need for an ignitor, simplifies wiring, reduces the risk of
stray magnetic field and eliminates light output flicker.
20W
3000K
35W
3000K
35W
4200K
70W
3000K
70W
4200K
Lamp type
UV-PET Performance µW / (cm²) / 500LUX
UV C
UV B
220-280nm
0.036
0.049
0.0367
0.0467
0.020
0.040
0.014
0.006
0.011
0.009
280-315nm
315-400nm
UV A
10.170
10.720
0.005
10.360
0.786
0.005
113.870
0.509
6.980
2.365
0.001
9.800
1.321
UVC/UVB
UVB/UVA
0.003
0.0099
Eeff
0.052
0.034
0.015
0.014
PET (h) 10%
Risk Group
16
15
26
54
64
IESNA RP-27.3-96
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Electronic ballast operation
Circuit diagram
electronic ballast
CMH 20W is designed only for operation from electronic gear*.
This provides many advantages:
Mains
N
P
LH = Lamp holder
E = Electronic Gear
• Flicker free light output
E
• Well controlled electronic ignition process
• Simple wiring for fixtures due to elimination of ignitor and
PFC capacitor
• Reduces fixture weight
• Automatic sensing of failed lamps and shutdown
• Lower overall system power consumption
• On further details of operating gear please refer to GE
LH
Containment requirement
ConstantColor CMH™ lamps operate above atmospheric pressure, therefore a very small risk exists that the lamp may shatter
when the end-of-life is reached. Although this failure mode is unlikely, containment of shattered particles is required as
prescribed by IEC 61167. ConstantColor CMH™ lamps should only be operated in a suitable enclosed luminaire with front cover
glass capable of containing the fragments of a lamp, should it shatter.
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Control gear and accessories
Operating Characteristics
20W
20W
35W
70W
150W
V
A
220...240
0.19
220...240
0.10
220...240
0.18
220...240
0.33
220...240
0.69
Mains Voltage
Electronic Ballasts
Mains Current
Hz
50
50...60
> 0.95
198...264
< 2.5
50...60
> 0.95
198...264
< 2.5
50...60
> 0.95
198...264
< 2.5
50...60
> 0.95
198...264
< 2.5
Mains Frequency
A range of GE electronic ballasts have been introduced to complement the 20, 35, 70 and 150W ConstantColor™
Ceramic Metal Halide lamps
Power controlled electronic ballasts suitable for operation of Ceramic Metal Halide lamps are available from various gear
manufacturers.
> 0.55
198...264
< 3.5
133
Power Factor
V
Allowed Mains Voltage Range
Ignition Voltage*
kV
Hz
pF
m
150
150
150
150
Lamp Operating Frequency
Max Cable Capacitance
Max Lamp Distance**
Ambient Temperature Range
Maximum Case Temperature
Thermal Cut-off on PCB
Advantages are:
1000
2
1000
10
3000
25
3000
25
3000
25
• Good regulation against supply voltage variation
• Improved lamp colour consistency
• Elimination of lamp flicker
• Reduced weight of control gear
• Reduced electrical power losses
• Ballast noise reduced/eliminated
• Single piece compact unit
°C
°C
°C
-20...+50
80
-20...+50
75
-20...+50
75
-20...+50
75
-20...+50
80
110
110
110
110
110
* If a hot lamp or no lamp is detected the ballast will attempt to start the lamp after one minute, if not successful further attempts are made up to a maximum
of 4 times in 5 minute cycles, then if not successful the ballast will shut-down. The ballast is reset automatically by a supply interruption.
** Typical value if cable capacitance is below the specifi ed limit
• Reduced wiring complexity in the luminaire
Dimension
Features
BLS/E/20W/
BLS/E/20W/CMH BLS/E/70W/CMH BLS/E/20W/CMH/R BLS/E/150W/CMH BLS/E/150W/CMH/R
CMHSMP
BLS/E/35W/CMH
BLS/E/35W/CMH/R
BLS/E/70W/CMH/R
• Integral version with open terminals for embodiment into luminaire
• Remote version with terminal cover and cable strain relief for location outside the luminaire
• 50,000 hours service life under the specified conditions
• Reduced power consumption compared to electromagnetic circuits
• Reduced component count and simplified wiring compared to electromagnetic circuits
• Rapid and controlled power run-up
101,5
121
130
126
126
126
112,5
130
120
137
120
177
98
4,2
• Lamp life maximised by square-wave current and constant lamp power
• Excellent lamp colour stability throughout life
172
123
142,5
• Automatic lamp failure shut-down
• Timed restart after mains voltage interruption
• Immune to mains voltage variations
A
B
C
D
E
F
General Information
Watts
Volts
Description
Mounting
Weight
Pack Qty
Product Code
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
220-240
Integral
Integral
Remote
Integral
Remote
Integral
Remote
Integral
Remote
110 g
190 g
230 g
215 g
230 g
300 g
310 g
430 g
445 g
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
42387
13032
13034
13035
13036
13040
13047
13050
13053
20
20
BLS/E/20W/CMHSMP
BLS/E/20W/CMH
20
BLS/E/20W/CMH/R
BLS/E/35W/CMH
35
35
BLS/E/35W/CMH/R
BLS/E/70W/CMH
70
The ballasts comply with the relevant
parts of the following standards:
Circuitry
Wire cross section: 0.75...2.5 mm2
70
BLS/E/70W/CMH/R
BLS/E/150W/CMH
BLS/E/150W/CMH/R
150
150
– RFI suppression EN 55015
– Harmonics EN 61000-3-2
– Immunity EN 61547
– Safety EN 60926/EN 60928/EN 61347
– Performance EN 60927/EN 60929
20W
23.5
72
35W
43
70W
78
150W
159
System Performance
System Power
System
BLS/E/20W/CMH
BLS/E/35W/CMH
BLS/E/20W/CMH/R
BLS/E/35W/CMH/R
BLS/E/70W/CMH
BLS/E/70W/CMH/R
BLS/E/150W/CMH
BLS/E/150W/CMH/R
L
N
L
W
lm/W
lm
N
79
79
88
Lumens*
1700
20
3400
39
6200
72
14000
146
Lamp Power
W
Lamp Efficacy
Lamp Voltage Range
lm/W
V
85
87
86
96
70…125
70…125
70…125
70…125
* Data shown relates to 3000K products. Please see lamp data sheets for performance of equivalent 4200K rated products.
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Superimposed ignitors
Impulser ignitors
Typical impulser ignitor circuit
Typical superimposed ignitor circuit
Phase
Phase
In many installations Ceramic Metal Halide lamps are
operated from a conventional magnetic ballast in
Impulser type ignitors use the ballast winding as a pulse
transformer and can only be used with a matched ballast.
Always check with the ballast and ignitor supplier that
components are compatible. Longer cable lengths between
ballast & ignitor and the lamp are possible due to the lower
pulse frequency generated, giving greater flexibility for
remote control gear applications. Ignitor pulse characteristics
at the lamp must however comply with specified minimum
values for ConstantColor CMH™ lamps under all conditions.
Ballast
Ballast
conjunction with a superimposed ignitor. These ignitors
generate starting pulses independently from the ballast and
should be placed close to the lamp, preferably within the
luminaire. Wiring between ignitor and lamp should have a
maximum capacitance to earth of 100pF (length equivalent
to less than 1 Metre) - contact ignitor manufacturer for details
of specific ignitor types. A typical circuit diagram is shown:
B
Lp
N
PFC Capacitor
Ignitor
PFC Capacitor
Ignitor
Neutral
Neutral
Other ignitor related considerations
Suitable Ignitors
Suitable high-energy (superimposed) ignitors recommended by control gear manufacturers are listed below. Check 0with
suppliers for their current range of ignitors. Lamp re-starting under warm lamp conditions can take up to 15 minutes. Suitable
ignitors to achieve a warm restart of less than 15 minutes include the following, however the list may not be fully inclusive:
Timed or Cut-out Ignitors
The use of a ‘timed’ or ‘cut-out’ ignitor is not a specific requirement for ConstantColor CMH™ lamps but it is a good optional
safety feature worth considering to prolong ignitor component life. The timed on-period must be adequate to allow lamps to
cool and restart as described below. A period of 10-15 minutes continuous or intermittent operation is recommended before
the ignitor automatically switches off. Timed ignitors specifically offered for High-Pressure Sodium lamps where the period of
operation is less than 5 minutes are not suitable for ConstantColor CMH™ lamps.
Maker
APF
Products
SP23
BAG Turgi
ERC
NI 150 SE
AZ A 1.8
NI 150 SE-TM20
AZ P 1.8
MZN 150 SE-C
NI 400 LE/3.5 A
AZ P 1.8 T3
NI 400 LE/3.5 A-TM20
AZ P 3.0 T3
Hot Re-strike
AZ P 1.8 T3
Helvar
L-150
ZG 0.5
LSI-150T20
ZG 2.0
All ratings re-strike within 15 minutes following a short interruption in the supply. Actual re-strike time is determined by the
ignitor type, pulse voltage and cooling rate of the lamp. Instant hot re-strike is only possible using a suitable very high voltage
ignitor and a double ended lamp. GE Lighting should be consulted when considering use of an instant hot re-striking system.
Magnetek/May & Christe
Parry/Parmer
Philips
ZG 2.0D
PXE100
ZG 4.5D
PAV400
SU20S
G53459
PCX400
Thorn
G53498
G53476
G53504.TB
Warm Re-starting
Tridonic
ZRM 1.8-ES/B
Z 150
ZRM 2.5-ES/B
Z 150 K
ZRM 4.5-ES/B
Z 150 K A10
ZRM 6-ES/B
Z 150 K A10
ZRM 2.5-ES/B
Z 250
The combined characteristics of ceramic arc-tube material and vacuum outer jacket result in ConstantColor CMH™ lamps
cooling relatively slowly. It is possible with low energy ignitors to reach the required breakdown voltage but not create a full
thermionic discharge. Under these conditions the lamp can remain very warm and be prevented from cooling to a temperature
at which the arc can be re-established. To avoid this, turn off the power supply for approximately fifteen minutes or change to
a suitable high energy ignitor from the list given in the superimposed ignitor section.
Vossloh-Schwabe
Fusing Recommendations
Fusing of individual fixtures is recommended, in order to
For a very short period immediately after switch-on, all
provide added protection for end-of-life conditions when
discharge lamps can act as a partial rectifier and a
lamp rectification can also occur.
conventional magnetic ballast may allow higher than the
normal current to flow. At switch-on the short duration
surge current drawn by the power factor correction capacitor
can be high. In order to prevent nuisance fuse
failure at initial switch-on, the fuse rating must take these
transient conditions into account. A separate technical
data sheet providing additional explanation and
information for the fusing of High Intensity Discharge
lighting circuits is available from GE Lighting.
1
Number of Lamps
2
3
4
5
6
35W Fuse Rating (A)
70W Fuse Rating (A)
150W Fuse Rating (A)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
6
4
4
10
14
15
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