XBO

Maebeth
Eorporatffi,

=Sales
Subsidiary of OSRAM Corp.

PO. Box 7062 R.D. #3, Jeanne Drive Newbu.gh, New York 12550
Tel: (914) 564-6300;Telex: 926467 Toll Free Tel: (8OO) 431-9980

High Pressure
Xenon Lamps

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Lamp (Ordering Abbreviation)
Lamp Supp y

mrn Uv rV)

Votaqe')
Operat ng

Voltage'z) approi

aa

E;-

XBO

XBO

XBO

XBO

XBO

75Wt1

75W/2

XBO

150 W/1-)**)

,50

250

150

OFF

oFR**)

45/50

45l50

65/7 5

55/65

55/65

s5/65
14

w/S

W/cs

ULrV)

14

14

2A

20

17,s

J(A)

5,4

5.4

1,5

7,5

8.5

18

75

75

150

150

150

250

Luminous Flux

Pr (W)
O (lm)

950

1000

3000

2240

2900

4800

Light ntensity

(cd)

r00

100

300

220

294

530

40 000

40 000

15 000

18 000

18 000

26 000

400

400

120A

1000

1200

1200

400

400

800

1000

s 100

s 100

CLrrreni

XBO Lamps for Operation with Rated Current or Rated Power

Power (,66ss6p1on

Average Lum nancea) L (cd/cm2)

Jr (A)

Current
Luminous

F ux

(lm)

L qht ntensity
I (cd)
Average Lum nancea) L (cdlcm'?)
(A)
Current Contro Fange

ved ca s

Average

rfe5) at
burn ng position

(h)

horizonta p

Burning position

s 15

15

lp

15

s 15

s 15

15

lrequir.
Forced

coo

nq

requ r:7)i requir.

Dimensions of Luaainous Area wxh (mm)

Diameter
d (mm)

0,25x0,5

0 25x0.5

0.5x2

10

t0

20

Len!lth

lrrnax.(mm)

90

90

Length

12

max (rn.n)

a2

a (mm)

37

anode

SFag

D stance

Base

Flg No

0 5x1,7

0.5x1.9

O.7

20

2A

25

150

117

150

226

127

96

121

192

31

58

48,5

5B

94

SFc 12 4

SFa 7,5 2

SFa 9 2
SFa 7,5-2

SFa 12

SFc 12 4
SFcX 12 4

PSFa 16-10

SFCX 12 4

11

1.7

PSFa 16 B

Larnp ncl protective cover

Price each
OFB
S

CS

/4

lor

:
:
:
:

burning

n
ZZ

nstance. open c rc!t votaOe

of rectf

er

r.q! red for.e abe gnto. of.od/hor .mps

Ge--sccton Drect Cutre.tDev ces onpa!ct0)

rlSee secton Decrease or Llmnous

')

Ftlt

on

Fc ated to d mens ons ofl!m nous area rs.c page

and llraph Lun iafce D str blt
on page 6)

o.

11

V.lid only lor operato. ,, th rated power (XBO

75 l\/) a.d/or rated c!treft BO 150 W a.d
XBO 250 W) and at a. operatng time ol at east
20 minutes per start(see pal]e l1)
6)
Baseol qnrt of ele.trode SFa5 2
?)
Forced cooln! or coo [! rnsontheanodebase
5)

atverl ca burn

ng pos

t,on

Addresses of suppliers for ignition

devices and spare spark gaps upon
request,

*) Also available with same data in

for
positions ozonefree vers ons (XBO 150 W/] OFR

Examples

ozonefree
shortened
gap shodened
suprasil quaftz glas

permiss b e
not petn ss 6le

x30

450

w oFR. xBo

450 w,/t oFR)

**) Also ava able in suprasil

quartz glas version:

xBo
xBo

150
250

W/4

w/4

xBo 4s0 W/4

OSRAM

XBO Lamps with Current Control Range

for vertical burning position

OFB

OFR

XBO
600 w
OFR

60/10

60/14

60/10

15/85

85/1 t 0

85,/1 10

18

20

25

30

33

41

45

65

B3

120

160

450

900

1600

2500

4000

6500

XBO
XBO
450 Wt"*)

XBO
450

6A/t 0

60

18

185

w/l!

/10

450

Wt2

XBO
900 w

XBO
OFR

XBO
4000

2500

't

XBO

6500

450

450

13000

13

13 000

30000

60000

100 000

180000

325000

1300

1300

1300

3000

6000

9500

19000

32 000

35000

45 000

35 000

50000

65 000

61 000

70000

95 000

30

30

30

53

75

95

140

18500

18

18 500

3S000

17

124004

230000

1800

1800

3900

1440

24 000

45000

57 000

45 000

80000

17

17 ..30

17

62000
30 .s3

11104
72004

45

60

60

800

2000

2000

2000

1500

10oo

500

s30

s30

s30

s30

s 10

30

2000

000

500

800

30

004

75

85 000

95

80

140

160

800

s30

s 100

0,9x2.1

4.1x2 2

29

29

264

260

212

212

97

97

Psr"lo

s
PSFa 20-10

a 9x2.1

15

requ red

required

1 1x3,3

1,4'4 0

1,5x6,0

2,0x7,5

2,3x9,0

40

52

57

60

61

325

370

428

432

483

277

322

3a2

344

434

805

125

145

111

180

205

PSFa 2aa
PSFa 2A-10

SK l9s

PSFa
PSFa

177

2s
25

10
12

PSFa
PSFa

21
27

10
12

PSFaX
PSFaX
6

27
27

13
14

PSFaX
PSFaX
1

30
30

18

20

PSFaX 30-20
PSFaX 30 22

OS RAM
min Uv (V)

Voltage')
Operat ng Vo

tage2)

Current

approx. Ur (V)
Jr (A)
(W)

Power Consumphon

Lrmrnous

O (im)
(cd)

F ux

ght ntens ty

Average Luminance')

cc

(cd/cm'?)

C!rrent Control Bange

Average ife at
burning posit on

XBO

XBO

700

lOOO

OFR

XBO
700 w/HS
OFR

OFRs)

OFB

OF85)

OFR

60/80

65/75

65/75

65/7 5

65/7 5

65/80

19

20

20

22

!0

s0

45

XBO
500 w/H

Lamp (Order ng Abbreviatlon)

Lamp Supp y

[??j*nruill"?,YJ';::,P,:t"or

(h)

hor zontal p

Burning posit on

19

1B

s00

700

14 500

20 000

20

?B

1450
000
11 30
2000
2000
40

d (l..im)

Length

..ax (mm)

190

l" max (mm)

165

Length
D stance

(mm)

anode
cathod,.

Base

3200

60 000

45 000

30

30

30

30

30

r)For nst.nce open .!'i voltage oi re.tfer

reqr rerl lor e .b e qf,t of of co a/hot amps
(see sect o. Dre.tCufteilDev.e.
o.p.qel0)
s30 p30
'lsee s--cton D--qease of Lum'.ous F!x .n
Fc.t.d

10 d m..s ons.flL,m nols.r..(.ecpa!.

and qraph L!m nance D str blnon .n paqe 6)

!)Scecomnrentonp.s9

Addresses of suppliers for ignition

devices and spare spark gaps upon
request.

,20

p20

1500

1500

u4 l:'o

s20

requ red

required

requ red

1x29

11x28

1,1x2,8

1500

p2A

20

55

2000

1500

2000

p2A

s30

p3O

0x4.0

40

40

40

235

236

236

325

.245
96s

222

235
205

222

271

96.5

965

| 125
96.5
SK 27150
PSFa 25 14
PSFCX 27-B PSFc 25 l4
34

pcnn ss lr e

1500

55

46

base wth cab e

11

p2A

55

40

ozone free vers on

su table for horizonta burning

for

45

1500

.11x29

burning positions

J)

45

requ red

PSFa l6-8
PSFa 16 10

Examples

1000
35 000

3000

sK 27150

PSFa27-11
PSFCX
2

Pos tion
shoftened version
base with threaded p

1000
32 000

60 000

Lamp ncl protect ve cover

Price each

:
H :
:
S
:
TP
:
C

1000
32 000

3000

Fg No

OFB

2000

1500

16

r000 W/HTP

40 000

1500

requ red
09x25
35

XBO

W/HSc

1000

2000

reqlrrr wxh (mm)

000

XBO

W/HS

40 000

p30 s20

Arc stabilzation
Forced coolng

wHSc

37
700

37

s30

Drmens ons of Lum nous Area

Ranse

27

PSFCX

27

PSFa 27 11
PSFcX 27-B
2

a(

a
OSRAM
XBO

XBO

XBO

W/Hs

600
OFR
r

w,/HSc 2000 W/H

1600

3OOO

OFR

OFR

OFR

OFR

OFR

10/90

85/110

85/110

l5/

75/ 110

OFB

w/Hs

XBO

WHTP

/+000

W/Hs

XBO
4000 WHTP

OFR

65/15

65/75

85/

22

22

29

29

28

30

30

30

65

65

7A

1A

90

100

100

135

130

1450

1450

2000

2000

2500

3000

3000

4000

4000

60 000

60 000

80 000

80 000

100 000

130 000

130 000

155 000

155 000

5500

85/

10

7500

10

10

7500

000

85 000

90 000

90 000

60...1 10

B0

100.

1500

800

1200

800

900

7s 000

75 000

80 000

Bs

50

50

70

60

85

85

100

110

1500

1500

2000

2000

1500

1500

1500

1500

2000

2000

12AA

12Aa

s30

s30

p30

s30

s30

requrr.

20

16 000

12

45.

1A

000

000

70 000

7A

31

12

70000

000

110

000

45

17

1200

s30

150

20

140

s20 lp20

required

reqLrired

1,5x3,3

15x3.3

I 3'4,8

1,3x4,8

15x4,5

l,7t57

1,1

1,9x6,0

i.9x6,0

46,5

46,5

60

60

60

66

66

10

10

235

236

370

374

342

428

400

414

424

205

222

322

322

302

342

357

370

342

96s

96,5

145

145

147

170

165

17

110

PSFa 27-11

sK 21/50
PSFcX 27-B

PSFaX 27-10
PSFaX 27 12

PSFa

a20

t-

PSFCX
2

XBO

3000 W/H

XBO
2s00

OFR5)

5500

xBo

XBO
2000 WHTP

27

o30
requ

o20

p30

p30

requir.

reqLr

PSFc

14
14

PSFaX 27 9,5 PSFaX

PSFaX
PSFa 27 B
5

a2A

s20

20

r
requ red

requ red

27
21

27-l3
27 14

,5,1

PSFa

27

PSFC, 27

14

-14

PSFaX 30 9,5 PSFa 27 14

PSF c 21-14
PSFa 30 B
4

ope.at on
DC ooer.rio.
with rectifier with ;csicinr

OSRAM
Wiring Diagrams
B :
Cr :
:

C2

C:
K :
L :
LH :
lvlp:

Fuse 6 Amps slow blowr)

Earthing Capacitor

t
Ph Mp

2500 pF

22AVAC

Coupling Capacitor
2500 pF

lgniter with built-in polarity protecting short{jme switch

Rectifier
Short-time Switch
Lamp XBO
High Vo tage Termtnal
Neutral Lead

Ph = Phase Lead

UN

=
=

Z :

22 =
ZL
r)

with

R = Series Resistor
S : Switch
T : Push Button
UV

lgniter with or without polarity

protecting relay and wjthout builFin
short time switch

Mains Connection
Lamp Supply Voltage
Superlmposing
lgnition Device
Vibrator lgnition Devjce
lgnition Lead

ZL

22DVAI'/DC

uv

Wiring for XBO 75 W/1 with vibrator ignition device

For q.,t,on dev,ces for lam.s

up to l5O W 3 amps

2
1

90' 100. 1o"

r

Reiative Light Intensity Distribution

of XBO 1600 W

na.

Belative Light lntensity Dtstribution

of XBO l00o W/HS

150

100

/l

0
1 nm

(iaionretre)

10

10

F50

'o

2101231
va ues i.1000 cd

/cmt

Luminance Distribution in Arc

of XBO 2500 W at rated current

300 400 500 600 700 8oo goQ

wave engrh i

]OOO

|oO

___)

Distribution of Eelative Spectral Badiance

of XBO Lamps

1ZOO

1300 nm

Xenon shod arc larn ps XBO are high pressure discharge lamps for DC operation designed
preferably for use in optical deviaes. The outstanding features of these lamps include

a very high radiant intensity and lumlnance, and a spectral distribution ranging from

a-_

medium-wave u traviolet to short-wave infrared. This conUnuous spectrum results n the

visib e range in a light colour close y resembling natural daylight which is a mixture of
direct sunlight and reflected sky-llght. The spectra energy distribut on remains constant
throuqhout the lamp lrfe and is independent of fluctuations in the mains voltage, and of

OSRAM

Lhe la"mo cLrrrent

The XBO range with its many wattages and versions can be used for a wide variety of
applications.

Lamps of the ozone-free version (OFR) practicaly do not generate any radiation below
250 nm.

XBO lamps for horizontal operation (verstons H, HS, HSC,

HTP), for instance, make

possib ethe constructlon of movie projector lamphouses with very high opticaleff ciency.

Also avaiable are Suprasil lamps the discharge vessel of which consists of Suprasil
quadz. The radiant lntensity of Suprasil larnps in the spectral region below 250 nm is
considerab y higher than that of the other versions.

All XBO lamps offer impodant advantagesl

the sirnp e and appropriate structure enables an easy handling and opUmurn utilization
of the radiation,
immedlate readiness for operation, also in hot condition,

almostfu I emission of rad ation after ignition, generation of radiation in closed discharge
VCSSC S.

very high radiant intensity and uminance in a stable discharge arc,

practica ly constant light colour throughout the entire amplife,
high luminous efficacy and ong life, consequently extremely good economy,
radiat on can be modu ated.

easy maintenance.

These outstanding propedies offer many fie ds of appLicat on for XBO lamps, e.g
Lurninous recorders, measur ng and testing

in

equipment

AppliCatiOn
XBo 75 w1, XBo 75

w2

Film and slide projectors, light scanning devices for production and quality inspecton, xBorsowl,xBol50wcs,
scientific and industria purposes (eg. microscopy, micro absorption anayss, micro XBo1s0W/S,XBO2s0WXBo4s0w
projection, i lumination of slts of monochromators, spectra photometry, etc )
Projectors and searchlights for air, land, and water vehic
F

es

xBo 4s0

lm and siide projectors, part cu ery suitable for conversion to Xenon short arc

special dev'co.

r 'esea

amps,

w/l

xBo 4so W/2

h dnd teLh'lrcs

Automatic slide projectors, standa rd fi

purposes

r.r

prolectors, tracing projectors, beaco ns, obstruction xBo

lights, rear screen prolection, light coagu ator for eye surgery scientific and

industrial

9oo W XBo 1600 w, XBo 25oo W,

XBo 7oo w/HS, XBo 700 W/HSC,

iB3l333W1l3 IB31333W1H33
xBo 2500 w/HS, XBO 500 W/H,
xBo 2000 W/H, xBo 3000 w/H,

IB3 1333WillE
Standard fiLm project on with extremely large screens and long distances of projection xBo
(for instance in drive-in theatres), rear screen projection, solar simulation, arc furnaces, XBo

4000
4000

*"

2000

wHrP,

W XBo 6s0o W,
w/Hs, xBo 4000 WHTP

as weLl as many other special purposes.

Spectrophotometer, spectra polarimeter tests in the short-wave ultravio et region etc. Lamps with suprasitquartz butb
(Technica data a nd accessories for these lam ps are the same as for standard XBO lamps xBO 150W4. XBo 2s0 wt{,xBo45owt4
of corresponding wattage)

OSRAM

Technical lnformation
Description
The high uminance and rad ant ntens ty are typ cal for Xenon short arc lamps XBO and
resu t from a high concentration of power. The lamp body consists of quadz to withstand
the hightherma load. The discha rge vessel isof elljpsoidal orspherical shapeandalmost
free of striae and bubbles. The lamp body is filled with Xenon gas. The gas filling has an
over pressure which increases during operation of the amp.
The electrodes are arranged in the dischaTge vesse diametrically 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 small, and the anode relatively large in order to allow this high thermal load to
dissipate. Each electrode is fitted on a rod which also acts as a current-carrying connection
with the corresponding base. The current eads of the smalier XBO models up to 150 W
consist of molybdenum foils. The overall length of the lamps is determined by the thermal
ioad and the temperature gradient between e ectrodes and bases. Both ends of the
quarlz glass body of the lamps are fitted wth metal sleeve bases The proped(ies of the
ow wattage lamps XBO 75 W to XBO 250 W limit the current range, so that these lamps
can only be operated with rated current or rated power. The more powedul XBO lamps,
however, have a relatively w de current control range

XBO 75

W/l

n order to facilitate its ignition, XBO 75 W/l is fitted with a stading electrode located on
the side of the d scharge vesse (see figure 1 on page 2 wiring diagram on page 6, and
section Lgnition Devices on page 10).

xBo

W/2

XBO 75W/2 is designed like all XBO lamps of higher wattages, with two rnain electrodes
but without an additional starting electrode. Suppod and current connection to be mad-^
on the sleeve bases

75

xBo 150w/1, xBo

xBo 1so w/s

150

w/cs

XBO 150 W/l and XBO 1 50 WGS have the same outer dimensions and are fitted with
sleeve bases with threaded pin. The sleeve base at the cathode end of the lamps (lower
end) is provided wth a flange prefocused to the eleatrodes and is used for suppofting
the amp Due to its hiqher lamp current XBO 150 W/GS has a better arc stability and
higher lurninance than XBO 150 W/l XBO 150 W/S has s eeve bases and is much shorter
than both the other models, thus making possible its operation in very compact lamphouses.
oC. Th s can
However, temperature at the bases of XBO 150 W,/S must not exceed 230
be achieved by instalation of cooling fins on the anode base, or by forced coo ing

xBo 450

w/l

xBo 250

The dirnensions and e ectrical data of XBO 450 W/1 and standard type XBO 450 W are
practically dentical. The electrodes are designed for extremely high uminance of the
arc. The amp is resistant against heavy shocks.

xBo 450 w xBo 900 w

xBo 600 w
1

These lamps are allfitted with lamp bases the cylindrica basepinsof which have differing
diameters of close tolerances. They serve as suppod and current connection. The dlstance
from these base pins to the tip of the cathode as wel as to the axis of the electrodes ls

prefocused so that the position ol the arc with regard to the support s so exact that in
most cases a readjustment after replacem ent of the a m p is not necessary.
xBo 450

w2

The reduced overa I length compared with standard model XBO 450 W resu ts from the
shortened bases. These bases have p ane bottoms. Current connection is made by cables
( ength approx. 235 md with cable lugs to the slde of the respective bases.

The prefocus pin bases of this model senve only to support the lamp. The eectrcal

xBo 2500

curr-ont is carried by the cable mounted sidewise on each base (length approx. 210 mm)
with contact pins

Despite the high concentration of power, a I lamp models described above have been
designed in such a way that forced cooling is not necessary provided suff cient air for
convection cooling ls supplied to the lamp and exhausted from the lamp house.
xBo 4000 w. xao 6500

Taking into cons deratjon their high power consumption, the size of these models is rather
smal . Because of the high therma load, a natural convect on cooling is nsuff cient for
these iamps, and a forced cooling, directed parallel to the lamp axis, is requlred. For the
sake of sufficient cooling of the component parts withn the bases as wel as of the
discharge vessel, the air flow must have a cealain velocity. Both bases of XBO 4000 W
and XBO 6500 W are fitted with guide cups wh ah can be attached according to the chosen

direction of cooling, ejtherfrom top to bottom, or from bottom to top (see figure on page 3).

A sufficient dissipatio,n of heat by the cooling air is g ven when the velocity of

th-e

air

measured at the specific spots perpendicularto the lamp axis is keptw th n a recbmmended
range. XBO 4OO0 W and XBO 6500 W have prefocus pin bases serving as supports,
and connecting cables with cable luqs mounted in lamp axis as current connectors (cab e
ength approx 400 rrm).

These 3 lamp models in shortened version (H horizontal, S shoftened) have a cvlindrica

prefocus pin on the anode base and a threaded ptn (5,/16" 18 UNC 2AJ on the'cathode
base for suppofting the lamp as well as foT current connection. The lamps can be screwed
into their cathode-side suppoft by using the protectrve cover as a tool.

These lamps differ from the above mentioned lS models by a cab e (C : cable) on the
anode base which helps to avoid contact resistances and additiona heating-up of the
anode base.ln addition the mechanical strain and other risks durlng installation;nd electric
connection are reduced.
Both these shortened Iamps have prefocus pin bases as supports. The electrical current
is carried by a cable with cable lugs (cable length approx. 300 and/or 4aO mm) r.tounted
on the anode side of the lamp

OSRAM
xBo

wHs. xBo

700

1000 W/HS,

XBO 1600 W/HS

xBo
xBo

700 W/Hsc,
r 600

wHsc

xBo

1000

wHsc,

xBo 2500 wHs. xBo 4000 w/Hs

All B lamp mode s_ are designed for operation ln mainly horlzontal (= H) position an require
forced coo ing of the discharge vessel and of the bases (see section "XBO 4OOO W,
xBo 6500 w )
XBO 500 W/H has cylindrical prefocus pins of very close tolerances for current connection
and suppod. XBO 2000 W/H and XBO 3000 WH have the same outer dimensions ancl
pin bases as 1 600 W and,i or XBO 2500 W The electr cal current is also carried via the
sidewise mounted cables ( ength approx 235 mm) with cab e lugs. The 3 models may be
operated either in vertical or in horizonta position. Horizontal operation requires magnetic
stabilization of the uminous arc.

Supporl and current connection of these lamps is perlormed on the anode side via a
cylindrlcal pin (14 mm dia.), on the cathode side via a threaded pin (: Tp) (M 14 x 1.5),

f.

XBO
XBO

3OOO

XBO
XBO

3OOO

5OO

W/H. XBO

IOOO

2OOO

WH

W/H.

WHTP, XBO 2OOO WHTP,

WHTP, XBO4OOO WHTP

with knur ed nut. Lamps of the HTP-version may be operated either in vertical or in horizontal
(: H) position. When XBO 1000 WHTP, XBO 2000 W/HTP and XBO 3O0O WHTp are
operated- horizontal y, their luminous arc must be stabilized magnetical y. To avoid poor

conkct forced cooling should be applied to the bases of these lamps Operation of
4000_ WHTP requires additionally a forced cooling of the discharge vesse (see
section "XBO 4000 W XBO 6500 W).

XBO

ln vlew of the glare, the ultraviolet radlation, and the hlgh operating pressure, XBO amps

rnust be completely enclosed in suitable housings provided

vents.

wth protected

lnstallation in Devices

ventilation

The temperature of the Iamp bases shou d never exceed 230 oC @46 oD. The blower
should be kept runnlng for at least another 5 minutes afterthe lamp has been switched-off
Manufacturers .of equipment are invited to apply for the paper "Guide for the Design of
Equlpment for Xenon High Pressure Lamps XBO" contalnlng further lnformation. L]pon
request lamp houses and equlpment can be tested and declared as suitable for operaiion
with XBO lamps by the amp manufacturer.

"lnstructions for Use" packed with each lamp should be strictly followed. ln
view of the
over pressure of the gas fil ing, all XBO lamps are supplied with a protective cover whtch
must not be removed before the lamp has been installed, and which must be fltted around
the lamp before any work is done in the open lamphouse.

A protective mask and gloves must be worn when doing this iob.
XBO lamps are to be connected to the power supp y accordlng to the design of the bases
and of the current connectinq pafts (see "lnstructions for Use"j.

Pay attention to correct polarity! Reversed polarity will damage the electrocjes wjthin

a shol1 operahng perrod to such an extent that the essential propefties of XBO lamps are

heavily impaired.

Connection of Lamps

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Burning Position

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ln vedical burning position, the anode (blg electrode) is on top. When the lamp s operated
in an incllned burn ng position, the convective gas stream fol ows the law of gravi\,,, which
results in a def ection of the arc from the electrode axis, as well as in an uneven heating-up
and b ackening of the d scharge vessel For these reasons, the permissib e operating
position is limited (see flgures on page 2 and 4). XBO 75 W/l and XBO 75 W2 may be

operated in a more inclined posiUon and do not require extra equipment for stabilizing
the arc in the lamp axis. The star|ng electrode of XBO 75 W1 must not be located over
the urninous arc when the arnp is operated n incl ned burning posiUon. When a very
good arc stability is required for XBO 150 WS and XBO 150 W/GS, it is recommended
to operate these lamps in a vefiical burnung position on y.
Lamps wjth the index letters H, HS, HSC, and HTP may be operated in veftical as wel as

in horizontal burning position. Durng horizonta operation of H and HTP models, the
deflection of the arc caused by the convective gas stream (for "arc stabilization", see
table) must be compensated by a magnetic fleld. To generaie this magnetic field, the
current connector or a permanent magnet may be used.

Wiring

The most important wirlng diagrams for XBO lamps are shown on page 6.

Power Supplies

These incude all devces supplying direct current, such as rectif ers, DC generators,
conveders, batteries and gniters wh ic h produ ce the high frequency high vo tage requ ired
for startinq the lamp

Direct Current Devices

ln order to produce ihe um nous arc, a hlgh direct voltage is requ red at the moment
of starting. This supply voltage can be furnished by a rectlfier or a converter in dling
condition, prov ded however, that the voltage drops to the lower operating voltage of
the XBO lamp rnmed ately after ignition. lf a rectlfier or a battery has a lower no load voltage,

the possibilib/ exists at the moment of starting the lamp to superirnpose a higher direct
voltage with supplementary equipment. This additiona booster voltage should beapprox.
50% higher than the minimum supply voltage stated in the table. The exact data are
avai able upon request.
When using rectlfied alternaUng current, the life values stated in the tab es are appl cable
oaly when lhe cL.e1l pu sal o'l
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is less than 10%. For amps with a rated power of 3000 W and more the pl value should
not exceed 5%.

an ohmlc resistor s used for current stabilzation and current control, lt should be
nserted in the lead of the uneadhed pole.

The pos t ve lead must be connected to the anode base (big electrode).

Performance and ife of XBO lamps are essentially affected by the electrical current
supply.

Please note; A guarantee for the lamps can be given only when auxiliary equipment
is used which meets the requirements established by the lamp manufacturer.

lgnition Devices

For the approval of ignition devices, it is necessary that a device be tested. The presentation

of documentation is not sufficlent n th s case.

The electrical y lnsulating gas between the e ectrodes is ionized by the igniter. For the
sake of safe operation, it s advisab e to design the gnition device for high frequency
hiqh voltacle.

Various verslons of ignition devices, adapted to the many amp wattages, are offered
by the e ectrotechnical industry
A I XBO lamp models may be stafted with igniters designed for higher wattages.

When operated horizontaly, the evaporated e ectrode material will deposit ma nly n the
upper part of the discharge vesse. The average llfe data stated for horizontal operation,
therefore, wi I be met only when the arnps are turned 1B0o on the r axis after reaching
their rated ha f llfe. After turning, the lower less blackened part of the discharge vessel
shou d point upwards To facllitate this task, the lamp packages contain flat washers to
be attached to the threaded pin on the cathode side.

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Operation

The maximum current for each lamp mode as stated in the table must never be exceeded
as otheruvise safety of operation is no onger warranted, and the lamp ife will be
considerably reduced. Operation with a current beow the current control range as
stated in the tab e, or, in the case of ower wattage q/pes, below the rated current, resu ts
in arc insiability and reduction of lamp ife.

to imit values other than those shown on

pages 4 and 5 are possible but only at the expense of a reduced lamp llfe. n such cases
it is recommended to contact the amp manufacturer.
Other methods of operation which lead

The vaues for average lamp ife as shown in the table are based on an average
operating time of 20 minutes per stan. A lower switching frequency will increase the

Lamp Life

llfe of the lamp.

The average lamp ife of XBO lamps is ma nly governed by the decrease of luminous

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The radiation intensiry in the UV region wil drop qu cker than the luminous flux during
lamp life.

For light intensity dlstr bution, spectral radiance distributon, and lum nance distribution

Light lntensity and Luminance

in the arc, see figures on page 6.

Fated vaues and maximum values

for

ight intensty and uminance are shown in the

tables.
The values of the ight intensib/ as shown in the table refer to the entire arc and, consequently, are higher than the light intensity resulting frorn the lumrnance and the reference
area. The approximate corre ation of light intensity and amp current can be defined as
follows: l-J". ( : light intensib/, J : lamp current, n : 1.5).

The reference area for denermin ng the llght intensib/, in order to establsh the average
brightness for each iamp mode, consists of a rectangular section of the arc formed by
the height h (electrode spacing of a amp in operation) and the luminance halfwidth w
of the arc. The values w x h of the luminous area ar given in the tables on pages 2-5.

Wf'en tfre XSO 450 W to XBO 6500 W lamps are initiaily operated with the rated currents
stated in the table, the decrease of uminous f ux during the life of the lamp can be
compensated eniire y by gradually increasing the current up to the maxirnum values.
ln case the lamps are operated with a constant current, the decrease of luminous flux
at the end of the average amp ife will amount to 25-30%, depending on the operating
current.

Decrease of Luminous Flux

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