(1) Measured at 100 hrs of life in vertical position.
(2) Measured at rated lamp watts on a linear reactor.LPW does not include ballast losses.
(3) Measured with the lamp operating at rated watts.
Electrical Data (Subject to change without notice)
Installation Information
MasterColor®Metal Halide T-6 lamps must be
used in combination with appropriate
ballast and ignitor or suitable full electronic ballast.For satisfactory operation of
the lamp,the supply voltage should not fluctuate more than ±5% from the rated
voltage of the ballast (±10% for electronic ballast).
Warnings, Cautions and Operating Instructions
These lamps can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation from shortwave
ultraviolet radiation if the outer envelope of the lamp is broken or punctured.
Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes unless ade-
quate shielding or other safety precautions are used. 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.
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 are designed to operate under high
pressure and at temperatures up to 1000 ºC 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.
Certain lamps that will retain all the glass particles should inner arc-tube rup-
ture occur are commercially available from Philips Lighting Company.
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 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 INSTRUCTIONSMUST BE FOLLOWED.
Lamp Operating Instructions:
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) Use only in fully enclosed fixtures capable of withstanding particles of glass having
temperatures up to 1000 ºC. Lens/diffuser material must be heat resistant.
Consult fixture manufacturer regarding the suitability of the fixture for this lamp.
3) Do not operate a fixture with a missing or broken lens/diffuser.
4) Do not touch lamp with bare hands. If touched with hands, clean lamp
with denatured alcohol and wipe with a lint free cloth before installing.
5) Operate lamp only within specified limits of operating position.
6) Before lamp installation/replacement,shut power off and allow lamp and
fixture to cool to avoid electrical shock and potential burn hazards.
7) 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.The circuit must include an over-current protection device,like a
thermo-switched ballast.
C.For total supply load refer to ballast manufacturers electrical data.
8)Periodically inspect the outer envelope.Replace any lamps that show
scratches,cracks or damage.
9) If a lamp bulb support is used,be sure to insulate the support electrically to
avoid possible decomposition of the bulb glass.
10) Protect lamp base,socket and wiring against moisture, corrosive
atmospheres and excessive heat.
11)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 vibra-
tion or shock,and color appearance may vary between individual lamps.
12)Lamps may require 4 to 8 minutes to re-light if there is a power interruption.
13) Take care in handling and disposing of lamps. If an arc tube is broken,avoid
skin contact with any of the contents or fragments.
Philips Lighting Company
200 Franklin Square Drive■P.O.Box 6800
Somerset,NJ 08875-6800
1-800-555-0050
www.lighting.philips.com/nam
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Printed in USA 10/00 CDM 004
Philips Lighting
281 Hillmount Road
Markham,Ontario L6C 2S3
A Division of Philips Electronics Limited
Lamp Watts (Nominal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Lamp Operating Voltage (rms) (Nominal) (2). . . . . . . . 96
Initial Lamp Voltage Range (rms) (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-105
Lamp Operating Current (Amps) (rms) (Nominal). . . . 1.8
Lamp Current Crest Factor (Maximum). . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Warm-up Time to 80% of Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minutes
Restrike Time for Hot Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Minutes
Ballast Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANSI M142
Ballast Open Circuit Voltage (Minimum). . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Pulse Peak Volts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 Min.,4000 Max.
Pulse Width @ 90% Peak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Micro Second Minimum
Pulse Repetition Rate (Minimum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per Half Cycle
Minimum Operating Temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -30ºC
MasterColor®Metal Halide 150 Watt T-6 3K Lamp with UV FadeBlock™