Philips 146498 manual 250, 100, 90-120, Minutes Average, RMS Min, Micro Second Minimum, 30º C

Philips Lighting Company	www.philips.com	Philips Lighting
200 Franklin Square Drive		281 Hillmount Road
P.O. Box 6800		Markham, Ontario
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800		Canada L6C 2S3
1-800-555-0050		1-800-555-0050
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation		A Division of Philips Electronics Ltd.
Updated 9/05	TDS-146498

MasterColor® Metal Halide 250 Watt HPS-Retro White™ Horizontal Lamp

Electrical Data (Subject to change without notice)

Lamp Watts (Nominal)	250
Lamp Operating Voltage (rms) (Nominal) 5	100
Initial Lamp Voltage Range (rms) 6	90–120
Lamp Operating Current (Amps) (rms) (Nominal)	3.0
Lamp Current Crest Factor (Maximum)	1.8
Warm-up Time to 80% of Output	2 Minutes
Restrike Time for Hot Lamp	15 Minutes (Average)
Ballast Type	ANSI S50
Ballast Open Circuit Voltage (Minimum)	198 RMS Min.
Pulse Peak Volts	2500 Minimum, 4000 Maximum
Pulse Width @ 90% Peak	1 Micro Second Minimum
Pulse Repetition Rate (Minimum)	1 per Half Cycle
Minimum Operating Temperature	-30º C

Footnotes:

1)Measured at 100 hours of life in horizontal position.

2)Approximate lumen values listed are for horizontal operation of lamp.

3)Approximate mean lumen output at 40% of lamp rated average life.

4)Rated average life is the life obtained, on the average, from large representative groups of lamps in laboratory tests under controlled conditions at 10 or more operating hours per start. It is based on survival of at least 50% of the lamps and allows for individual lamps or groups of lamps to vary considerably from the average.

5)Measured at rated lamp watts on a linear reactor. LPW does not include ballast losses.

6)Measured with the lamp operating at rated watts.

Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions Lamp Operating Instructions:

“WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation Rfrom short wave ultraviolet radiation if outer envelope of the lamp is broken

or punctured. Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety precautions are used. Certain lamps that will automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is broken or punctured are commercially available.” This lamp complies with FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR subchapter J. (USA:21CFR 1040.30 Canada: SOR/DORS/80-381)

If the outer bulb is broken or punctured, turn off at once and replace the lamp to avoid possible injury from hazardous short wave ultraviolet radiation. Do not scratch the outer bulb or subject it to pressure as this could cause the outer bulb to crack or shatter. A partial vacuum in the outer bulb may cause glass to fly if the envelope is struck.

WARNING: The arc-tube of metal halide lamps is designed to operate under high pressure and at temperatures up to 1000ºC and can unexpectedly rupture due to internal or external factors such as a ballast failure or misapplication. If the arc-tube ruptures for any reason, the outer bulb may break and pieces of extremely hot glass might be discharged into the surrounding environment. If such a rupture were to happen, THERE IS A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE,

BURNS AND FIRE.

These lamps are designed to retain all the glass particles should an arc tube rupture occur. The following operating instructions are recommended to minimize these occurrences.

RELAMP FIXTURES AT OR BEFORE THE END OF RATED LIFE. Allowing lamps to operate until they fail is not advised and may increase the possibility of inner arc tube rupture.

This lamp contains an arc tube with a filling gas containing less than 25 nCi of Kr-85 and is distributed by Philips Lighting Company, a division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Somerset, New Jersey 08875-6800.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BURNS AND FIRE RESULTING FROM AN ARC-TUBE RUPTURE THE FOLLOWING LAMP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

1)RELAMP FIXTURES AT OR BEFORE THE END OF RATED LIFE. Allowing lamps to operate until they fail is not advised and may increase the possibility

of inner arc tube rupture.

2)Before lamp installation/replacement, shut power off and allow lamp and fixture to cool to avoid electrical shock and potential burn hazards.

3)Use only auxiliary equipment meeting Philips and/or ANSI standards. Use within voltage limits recommended by ballast manufacturer.

A.Operate lamp only within specified limits of operation.

B.For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturers electrical data.

4)Periodically inspect the outer envelope. Replace any lamps that show scratches, cracks or damage.

5)If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate the support electrically to avoid possible decomposition of the bulb glass.

6)Protect lamp base, socket and wiring against moisture, corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat.

7)Time should be allowed for lamps to stabilize in color when turned on for the first time. This may require several hours of operation, with more than one start. Lamp color is also subject to change under conditions of excess vibration or shock, and color appearance may vary between individual lamps.

8)Lamps may require 10–20 minutes to re-light if there is a power interruption.

9)Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If an arc tube is broken, avoid skin contact with any of the contents or fragments.