Electrical Data (Subject to chang e without notice)
LampWatts(Nominal).............................175
LampOper atingVoltage (rms) (Nominal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
InitialLamp Voltage Range (rms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130–132
LampOper ating Current (Amps) (rms) (Nominal) . . . . . 1.5
LampCur rent Crest Factor (Maximum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Warm-upTime to 90% of Output .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Minutes
Re-strikeTime for Hot Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 8 Minutes
BallastType.......................................ANSIM57/E
BallastOpen CircuitVoltage (Minimum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 RMS Min.
MinimumOperating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30ºC
AdvanceTransformer Ballast Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71A5590

Basic Metal Halide 175Watt Lamp (Clear)

PhilipsLighting Company
200Franklin Square Drive
P.O.Box6800
Somerset,NJ 08875-6800
1-800-555-0050
ADivisionof Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Updated3/08 TDS-151043
PhilipsLighting
281Hillmount Road
Markham,Ontario
CanadaL6C 2S3
1-800-555-0050
ADivision of Philips Electronics Ltd.
www.philips.com
Warnings,Cautionsand Operating Instructions
R“WARNING:Theselamps can cause serious skin burn and eye
inflammationfrom short wave ultravioletr adiationif outer envelope
ofthe lamp is broken or punctured.Do not use where people will remain
formore than a few minutes unless adequateshielding or other safety
precautionsare used. Certain lampsthat will automatically extinguishwhen
theouter envelope is broken or puncturedare commercially available.”This
lampcomplies with FDA radiation performancestandard 21 CFR subchapter
J.(USA: 21CFR 1040.30 Canada:SOR/DORS/80-381)
Ifthe outer bulb is broken orpunctured, turn offat once and
replacethe lamp to avoidpossible injury from hazardousshort
waveultraviolet radiation.Do not scratchthe outer bulb or
subjectit to pressure as thiscould cause the outer bulb to crack
orshatter.A partial vacuum in the outerbulb may cause glass to
flyif the envelope is struck.
WARNING:Thearc-tube of metal halide lamps aredesigned to operate
underhigh pressure andat temperatures up to 1000º C andcan unexpectedly
rupturedue to internal or external factors such as a ballastfailure or
misapplication.If the arc-tuberuptures for any reason,the outer bulb may
breakand pieces of extremely hot glassmight be discharged into the
surroundingenvironment.If such a rupture were to happen,
THEREIS A RISKOF PERSONAL INJURY,PROPERTY
DAMAGE,BURNSAND FIRE.
Certainlamps that will retain all the glass particles shouldinner
arc-tuberuptureoccurarecommerciallyavailablefrom Philips
LightingCompany.
RELAMPFIXTURES ATOR BEFORETHE END OF RATED LIFE.
Allowinglamps to operate untilthey fail is not advised and may
increasethe possibility ofinner arc tube rupture.
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,PROPERTY
DAMAGE,BURNSAND FIRERESULTINGFROM AN ARC-TUBERUPTURE
THEFOLLOWING LAMP OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSMUST
BEFOLLOWED:
LAMPOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Turn off lampsat least once a week for at least 15 minutesin systems
whichare operating on a continuous basis(24 hours/day-7days/week).
FAILURETOTURN OFF LAMPS FOR THE MINIMUM
RECOMMENDEDTIME MAY INCREASETHE POSSIBILITY OF AN
INNERARC-TUBE RUPTURE.
2.RELAMP FIXTURESAT OR BEFORETHE END OF RATED LIFE.
Allowinglamps to operate until they failis not advised and may increase
thepossibility of inner arc tube rupture.
3.Use only in an enclosed fixturecapable of withstanding particles of glass
havingtemperatures up to 1000 degreesC .
4.Before lamp installation/replacement,shutpower off and allow lamp and
fixtureto cool to avoid electrical shockand potential burn hazards.
5.Use only auxiliary equipmentmeeting Philips and/or ANSI standards.
Usewithin voltage limits recommendedby ballast manufacturer.
A.Operate lamp onlywithin specified limitsof operation.
B.For total supply load referto ballast manufacturers
electricaldata.
6.Periodically inspectthe outer envelope. Replaceany lamps that show
scratches,cracks or damage.
7.If a lamp bulb support is used,be sure to insulate the support electrically
toavoid possible decompositionof the bulb glass.
8.Protect lamp base, socket and wiringagainst moisture, corrosive
atmospheresand excessive heat.
9.Time should be allowedfor lamps to stabilize in color whenturned on for
thefirst time. Thismay require several hours of operation,with more than
onestart. Lamp color is also subject to changeunder conditions of excess
vibrationor shock and color appearance mayvar y between
individuallamps.
10.Lamps may require 10 to20 minutes to re-light if there is a
powerinterruption.
11.Takecare in handling and disposing of lamps.If an arc tube is broken,avoid
skincontact with any of the contents orfragments.
12.Do not use this lamp:
A.In a fixturethat containsa Pulse Start metal halideballast.
B.In a fixture that is specificallydesigned for use with Pulse Start
metalhalide lamps.
Operationof these lamps on PulseStart Metal Halide systems
mayincreasethe chance of an outerbulb ruptureand pieces of
extremelyhotglass might be dischargedintothe surrounding
environment.Ifsuch a rupture were to happen,THERE IS A RISKOF
PERSONALINJURY,PROPERTYDAMAGE,BURNS AND FIRE.
WARNINGS,CAUTIONS AND OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS for Basic Metal Halide Lamps
(Enclosed FixturesOnly Unless Otherwise Noted)
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