ANSI_ANSLG C78.

43-2007
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American National Standard

Approved: April 23, 2007 Secretariat: American National Standard Lighting Group

for electric lamps:

Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamps

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Foreword (This foreword is not part of American National Standard C78.43-2007).

Suggestions for improvement of this standard should be submitted to the Secretariat
C78 American National Standard Lighting Group, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752,
Rosslyn, VA 22209.

This standard was processed and approved by the Accredited Standards Committee on
Electric Lamps, C78, and its Work Group C78 WG 04. Work Group approval of the
standard does not necessarily imply that all Work Group members voted for that
approval.

Amendment / Change CDV RV

Revision CDV 78_4222 RV 78_4223

Selmar Dorsey, Vice-Chair, ASC 78

Elliot Wyner, Technical Coordinator
Randolph N. Roy, Committee Secretariat
Matt Clark, Senior Editor

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Contents
Foreword……………………………………………………………………...…………………3

Organization of this standard………………………….…………….……………………. 6

PART I General Requirements and Information

1 Scope….………………………………………………………………………….... 8
2 Normative references. ............................................................................…. 8
3 Definitions ................................................................................................... 9
4 Methods of measurement........................................................................... 9
5 Lamp specifications.................................................................................. .. 9
5.1 Lamp designations and description………………………………………… . 9
5.2 Lamp physical characteristics...…….………..……..………..………..……10
5.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours.. …………………………………….10
5.4 Lamp reignition voltage spike (Vrs) during warm-up .............................. 10
5.5 Lamp reignition voltage (Vr) during steady operation ............................. 10
5.6 Lamp starting voltage and warm-up requirements ................................. 10
5.7 Reference ballast characteristics...…………...……………….……………11
6 Information for ballast design.................................................................... 11
6.1 Requirements for lag ballast................................................................... 11
6.2 Requirements for peak-lead ballasts ...................................................... 12
6.3 Ignitor requirements ............................................................................... 12
6.4 Starting current requirements ................................................................. 12
6.5 Current crest factor................................................................................. 12
6.6 Maximum peak voltage across lamp terminals....................................... 13
6.7 Lamp operating wattage ......................................................................... 13
7 Information for luminaire design ............................................................... 13
7.1 Lamp voltage rise limits .......................................................................... 14
7.2 Lamp temperatures ................................................................................ 14
7.3 Lamp operating position ......................................................................... 14
7.4 End of life behavior…….……………………………………… …………….14

Part II Maximum outline drawings

Figure #1 BD 17 (BD54), E17 (E54) for enclosed fixtures…………...…………… 16

Figure #2 BD 17 (BD54), E17 (E54) for open fixtures ...………………….…….. 17
Figure #3 T4.5 (T14)………………………………………………………………… 18
Figure #4 T6 (T19)………………………………………………………………….. 19
Figure #5 T15 (T48)………………………………………………………………… 20
Figure #6 E18 (E57)……………………………………………………...…………. 21
Figure #7 ED23.5 (ED75)..………………………………………………...………. 22
Figure #8 BT28 (BT90)…...……………………………………………...………… 23
Figure #9 BT37 (BT118)……………………………………………………...……. 24
Figure #10 BT56 (BT180)………..……………………………………………….…. 25

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Figure #11 PAR20 (PAR63)………………………………………………………… 26
Figure #12 PAR30 (PAR95)………………………………………………………… 27
Figure #13 PAR38 (PAR121)…..……………………………………………………. 28
Figure #14 T6 (T19); 110mm M.O.L. ………………………………………………. 29

PART III Single-Ended Lamp data sheets

39-watt, C130 32
50-watt, M110 35
70-watt, M98 38
70-watt, C98 41
72-watt, C139 45
95-watt, C90 49
100-watt, M90 53
147-watt, C102 56
147-watt, C142 60
150-watt, M102 64
150-watt, M107 68
175-watt, M57 72
175-watt, pulse-start, M152 76
250-watt, M58 79
250-watt, pulse-start, M153 83
320-watt, pulse-start, M154 87
350-watt, pulse-start, M131 91
360-watt, M165 95
400-watt, M59 99
400-watt, pulse-start, M155 103
750-watt, pulse-start, M149 107
1000-watt, M47 110
1000-watt, pulse-start, M141 114
1500-watt, M48 118
1650-watt, M112 122

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Organization of this standard

This standard has been arranged in three parts:

Part I covers general requirements and information. It provides normative references

and offers brief explanations of the meaning or the application of some of the numerical
data given on the individual lamp data sheets in Part III of this standard. It also provides
requirements that are common to all metal halide lamp types.

Part II contains the maximum outline drawings of each lamp size.

Part III contains individual single-ended lamp data sheets that provide the specific lamp,
ballast, and luminaire requirements of each of the standardized single-ended metal
halide lamp types.

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1 Scope
This standard sets forth the physical and electrical requirements for single-ended metal
halide lamps operated on 60 Hz ballasts to ensure interchangeability and safety. The
data given also provides the basis for the electrical requirements for ballasts and
ignitors, as well as the lamp-related requirements for luminaires. This standard includes
lamps whose arc tubes are made of quartz or ceramic materials. Luminous flux and
lamp color are not part of this standard.

2 Normative references

The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication, the
editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this American National Standard are encouraged to investigate
the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.

ANSI C78.30-1997, Procedure for Use in Preparation of Lamp Space Drawings

ANSI C78.379-2006, Classification of Beam Patterns of Reflector Lamps
ANSI C78.380-2005, Electric Lamps - High-intensity Discharge Lamps - Method of
Designation
ANSI C78.389-2004, Electric Lamps – HID lamps - Methods of Measuring
Characteristics
ANSI C79.1-2002, Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps
ANSI_ANSLG C81.61-2006, Electric Lamp Bases
ANSI_ANSLG C81.62-2006, Lampholders for Electric Lamps
ANSI_ANSLG C81.63-2006, Gauges for Electric Lamp Bases and Lampholders
ANSI C81.64-2005, Guidelines and General Information for Electric Lamp Bases,
Lampholders, and Gauges
ANSI C82.4-2002, Ballasts for High-intensity Discharge and Low-pressure Sodium
Lamps (multiple supply type)
ANSI C82.5-1990, Reference Ballasts for High-intensity Discharge Lamps
ANSI C82.6-2005, Ballasts for High-intensity Discharge Lamps - Methods of
Measurement
ANSI C82.9-1996, Definitions for High-intensity Discharge and Low-pressure Sodium
Lamps, Ballasts, and Transformers
ANSI/UL1598-2004, Standard for Safety Luminaires
ANSI/IEC C78.62035-2004, Discharge Lamps (Excluding Fluorescent Lamps)- Safety
Specifications

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3 Definitions
Definitions of single-ended metal halide lamp terms used in this standard can be found
in ANSI C82.9.

4 Methods of measurement
Measurement of the electrical characteristics and the bulb and base temperatures of
metal halide lamps shall be made in accordance with ANSI C78.389.

5 Lamp Specifications (Data Sheets, Section 1)

Lamps must meet the requirements contained within ANSI/IEC C78.62035 as well as
the specifications contained in this standard.

5.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

5.1.1 Lamp Designations

Metal halide designations are assigned in accordance with ANSI C78.380. Note that
the number (two or three digits) following the first upper case letter in the designation,
indicates a unique set of electrical characteristics. Following the lamp number is a slash
followed by a luminaire characteristic letter. Operating position limitations are as
indicated on the lamp marking.

5.1.2 Bulb Designation

Bulb designations are defined in ANSI C79.1. Due to the long established practice of
designating the bulb diameter in eighth-of-an-inch units, this standard maintains that
practice. The customary designation is used with the metric designation following in
parenthesis. In Part III of this standard, an "E" bulb designation includes E-, ED-, and
ET-bulb shapes; similarly, a "B" bulb designation includes B-, BD-, and BT-bulb shapes.
Note that the bulb sizes listed on the lamp data sheets are intended to correspond with
the common sizes listed in ANSI C79.1. The bulb designation may not correspond
directly with the actual nominal diameter listed under the “lamp physical characteristics”.

5.1.3 Maximum Outline Drawings

The maximum outline drawings in Part II of this standard show for each bulb-base-MOL
category the maximum limits of the space that may be occupied by any part of the bulb,
assuming a fixed base position. They do not define the actual bulb shape. The limits
shown take into account the maximum bulb dimensions and the possible eccentricity of
the bulb with respect to the base. The dashed lines indicate typical bulb shapes. A
lamp with its base in a fixed position shall remain within the limits of the outline in the
relevant maximum outline drawing. Maximum outline drawings are produced in
accordance with ANSI C78.30.

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5.1.4 Base Specifications

Requirements for electrical lamp bases are specified in ANSI C81.61.

EX39 bases shall only be used on lamps with luminaire code “O”.

5.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

5.2.1 Physical and Dimensional Requirements

Lamps shall satisfy the requirements on the relevant lamp data sheet. The critical lamp
dimensions are given in SI units, with the English unit equivalent in parentheses.

5.2.2 Luminaire and Temperature Requirements

The luminaire characteristic (open, enclosed, etc), maximum permissible bulb
temperature, and maximum permissible base temperature for each lamp type are listed
in the individual lamp data sheets. Concerning the maximum temperature limits for the
lamp bulb and base, note that luminaire design must be such that these maximum
temperatures are not exceeded.

5.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

The lamp operating characteristics of 1.3 in the data sheets apply to bare lamps
operating on a reference ballast at an ambient temperature of 25ºC ± 5ºC (77ºF ± 9ºF).
These requirements apply to new lamps that have operated for 100 hours. The lamps
shall be operated vertically base up, unless otherwise designated by the lamp
manufacturer. See ANSI C78.389.

5.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs)

The reignition voltage spike during warm-up for any lamp (See ANSI C78.387) shall not
exceed throughout life the values listed when using the electrical conditions that are
defined for the individual lamps. The reactor ballast used shall have a power factor of
0.075 ± 0.005 and meet the linearity specifications of ANSI C82.5.

5.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr)

The reignition voltage for any lamp shall not exceed the value provided for the individual
lamps throughout life when operated on its reference ballast in accordance with ANSI
C78.389.

5.6 Lamp Starting and Warm-up requirements

See ANSI C78.389 for measurement procedures. Single-ended lamps shall be
measured in the vertical, base-up position unless otherwise designated by the lamp
manufacturer.

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5.6.1 Starting Voltage

Lamps shall start within the time period specified at the ambient temperatures indicated
when the sine-wave open-circuit test voltages from the data sheet of Part III are
applied. Lamps shall meet these requirements throughout their lifetime. For lamps
requiring external ignitors, the pulse characteristics are measured at the terminals of
the lampholder. For screw-based lamps with an E26 or E39 base, the pulse is applied
to the center terminal of the lamp base with the shell grounded. For pin-based (G8.5
and G12) lamps, the pulse shall be applied to either base contact.

5.6.2 Warm-up Time

A bare lamp operating in still air at an ambient temperature of 25ºC ± 5ºC (77ºF ± 9ºF)
under the conditions described in ANSI C78.389 shall reach the minimum voltage within
the time period specified on the relevant lamp data sheet.

5.7 Reference Ballast Requirements

The reference ballast provides a standard means of comparison and is used to ensure
reproducible results when measuring lamp characteristics. Reference ballasts for metal
halide lamps are series reactor types, and do not include any step-up transformation.
Only reference ballasts for 60 Hz operation, with a power factor of 0.075 ± 0.005, shall
be used. The general requirements for reference ballasts are outlined in ANSI C82.5.
The specific values for each reference ballast type are given on the relevant lamp data
sheet. A momentary higher open-circuit voltage, auxiliary starting circuit, or Tesla coil
may be necessary to start the lamp where an auxiliary starting circuit is not provided.

6 Information for Ballast Design (Data Sheets, Section 2)

A ballast shall meet the following requirements throughout its supply voltage range (the
range shall not be less than 95% to 105% of its rated voltage). These requirements
apply to ballasts integral-to-luminaire as well as remotely connected ignitors. Capacitive
loading across the lampholder terminals may be necessary to simulate remote mounting
circuit characteristics. For screw-based lamps requiring a starting pulse, the pulse
application shall be to the eyelet or center lamp holder terminal.

For additional ballast requirements see ANSI C82.4, for Methods of Measurement see
C82.6, and for Definitions see C82.9.

6.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

A lag ballast shall meet the voltage requirements in order to reliably start and sustain
lamps within the time periods and ambient temperatures indicated.

6.1.1 Without Auxiliary Starting Circuit

A lag ballast shall supply the minimum open-circuit voltage specified on the relevant
lamp data sheet.

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6.1.2 With Auxiliary Starting Circuits

A lag ballast shall supply the minimum open-circuit and ignitor pulse voltages specified
on the relevant lamp data sheet.

6.2 Requirements for Peak-Lead Ballasts

A peak-lead ballast shall meet the voltage requirements in order to reliably start and
sustain lamps within the time periods and ambient temperatures indicated.

6.2.1 Without Auxiliary Starting Circuits

A peak-lead ballast shall supply the minimum open-circuit voltage specified on the
relevant lamp data sheet.

6.2.2 With Auxiliary Starting Circuits

A peak-lead ballast shall supply the minimum open-circuit and ignitor pulse voltages
specified on the relevant lamp data sheet.

6.2.3 Current Wave-shape Characteristics

Current wave-shape characteristics required to sustain the lamp during starting and
steady state operation are specified for peak lead ballasts in the applicable lamp data
sheets. Measurements are with a “stiff” supply that regulates voltage within 0.5%.
Current slope di/dt is measured within a 100-microsecond window centered at zero
crossing.

6.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

A ballast at minimum rated line input shall meet the minimum sustaining voltage as
specified in the applicable lamp data sheet in order to sustain the lamp during starting
and steady state operation. Measurements are with a “stiff” supply that regulates
voltage within 0.5%.

6.3 Ignitor Requirements

The starting pulse (Defined in C82.9) shall be applied to the center terminal of the lamp
base with the wiring between ballast and lampholder (or its equivalent capacitance)
connected. See the ignitor manufacturer's literature for the appropriate value of
equivalent capacitance. The pulse, measured at the lampholder terminals across a
dummy lamp load of 20 pF, shall have the characteristics provided in the data sheets.
6.4 Starting Current Requirements
Minimum and maximum starting currents are provided on the lamp data sheets.
Starting current shall be measured 5 to 15 seconds after the lamp arc has started.
6.5 Current Crest Factor
The lamp current crest factor, during warm-up and operation of a reference lamp shall
not exceed the value indicated on the relevant lamp data sheet.

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6.6 Maximum Voltage Across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the values
specified on the relevant lamp data sheet. RMS and peak voltages are measured
without the ignitor.
6.7 Lamp Operating Wattage
The operating wattage of a bare lamp, measured in its designated operating position on
a ballast throughout its range of rated supply voltages in a still air ambient of 25°C ± 5°C
(77°F ± 9°F), shall remain within the wattage limits of the relevant lamp data sheet.
Lamps shall operate within these limits throughout the full range of lamp voltage
tolerance.
To meet these limits, a ballast at 100% of the rated supply voltage shall operate a
reference lamp within ± 5% of the wattage delivered to the same lamp in the same
position by a reference ballast. Also the ballast, throughout the supply voltage range for
which it was intended, shall operate a reference lamp within ± 15% of the wattage
delivered to that reference lamp by a reference ballast at its rated voltage.
*NOTE: Specific wattage limits are based on normal tolerance distributions of lamp
voltage, ballast adjustment, and supply voltage. If these tolerances are extreme and in
the same direction, the specified wattage limits could be exceeded.

For additional limits of ballast performance, see ANSI C82.4.

6.7.1 Minimum Lamp Operating Wattage

Operation of metal halide lamps below the limits of this standard will lower lamp efficacy
and may result in color shift, arc instability, flicker and reduced lamp life. The lamp
manufacturer shall be consulted before operating metal halide lamps at reduced
wattage or with dimming circuits.
7 Information for Luminaire Design (Data Sheets, Section 3)
CAUTION: To insure correct thermal operation, UV protection and non-passive failure
protection, the luminaire shall be designed in accordance with lamp manufacturers'
recommendations for use and application.
Metal-halide lamps are constructed of a glass or quartz envelope with an internal arc
tube. These arc tubes operate under high pressure (typically 5 atmospheres or greater)
and temperature (typically 900°C or greater). The arc tube may unexpectedly rupture
due to internal causes or external factors. When this occurs, the glass or quartz
envelope surrounding the arc tube may break and extremely hot particles from the arc
tube and fragments from the envelope may be discharged into the fixture enclosure and
possibly the surrounding environment, thereby creating a risk of personal injury or other
hazard.
Certain metal halide lamps are designed to contain all particles within the outer bulb
should an arc tube rupture occur. Such lamps that have passed containment testing,
per ANSI C78.389 Annex A for quartz arc tubes and per an annex B for ceramic arc

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tubes, may be labeled with a luminaire characteristic letter “O”, e.g. M59/O. Luminaire
characteristic letters are listed in ANSI C78.380, Annex A.
The National Electric Code was changed in 2005 to require that luminaires for metal
halide lamps shall be provided with either a containment barrier that encloses the lamp
(historically referred to as an enclosed luminaire) or shall be provided with a means,
typically a special lampholder, that will only accept an ANSI Type - O metal halide lamp.
(Exception-this requirement will not apply to open luminaires with thick-glass parabolic
reflector PAR lamps.). The intent of this requirement is that when open luminaires are
specified only Type - O lamps will operate in those luminaires.
Also see UL 1598 for requirements on the construction of luminaires.
7.1 Lamp voltage rise limits
The lamp voltage of reference lamps, operating on a sinusoidal power supply of 60 Hz
with the specified reference ballast at its rated input voltage, shall not increase more
than the value given on the relevant lamp data sheet when going from stabilized bare
lamp operation to stabilized operation in a luminaire.
7.2 Lamp temperatures
Luminaire design shall be such that the maximum lamp temperatures given in the
physical characteristics section of the relevant lamp data sheet are not exceeded.
7.3 Lamp operating position
A luminaire shall maintain the lamp within its allowable operating position limits.
7.4 End of Life Behavior
Additional information is provided on the data sheet for 39W, C130.

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PART II Maximum Outline Drawings

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Figure 1
Maximum Outline Drawing

BD17 (BD54), ED17 (ED54) for lamps with Luminaire Code E

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MAX

Figure 2
Maximum Outline Drawing

BD17 (BD54), ED17 (ED54) lamps only with Luminaire code O

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17.0

73.0
85.0

LCL

Figure 3
Maximum Outline Drawing

T4.5 (T14)

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Figure 4
Maximum Outline Drawing

T6 (T19)

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Figure 5
Maximum Outline Drawing

T15 (T48)

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Figure 6
Maximum Outline Drawing

E18 (E57)

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Figure 7
Maximum Outline Drawing
ED23.5 (ED75)

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Figure 8
Maximum Outline Drawing

BT28 (BT90), ED28 (ED90)

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Figure 9
Maximum Outline Drawing

BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118)

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Figure 10
Maximum Outline Drawing

BT56 (BT180)

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Figure 11
Maximum Outline Drawing

PAR20 (PAR63)

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Figure 12
Maximum Outline Drawing

PAR30 (PAR95)

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Figure 13
Maximum Outline Drawing

PAR38 (PAR121)

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Figure 14
Maximum Outline Drawing

T6 (T19); 110mm M.O.L.

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PART III Single-Ended Lamp data sheets

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39 Watt, C130 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C130/E T4.5 (T14) 3 G8.5
C130/E T6 (T19) 4 G12
C130/O ED17 (ED54) 2 E26/24
C130/O PAR20 (PAR63) 11 E26/24
C130/O PAR30 (PAR95) 12 E26/24

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C130/O C130/O C130/E C130/O C130/E

PAR30 PAR20 T6 ED17 T4.5
Bulb 4
(PAR95) (PAR63) (T19) (ED54) (T14)
Base E26/24 E26/24 G12 E26/24 G8.5
95 63 19 54 14
Nominal diameter1
(3.75) (2.5) (0.75) (2.13) (0.55)
121 93 100 138 85
MOL1
(4.76) (3.66) (3.94) (5.43) (3.35)
56 ± 2 86 ± 3 52 ± 2
LCL1 NA NA
(2.20 ± 0.08) 3.39 ± 0.12 (2.05 ± 0.08)
4-6 4-6 4-6
Effective arc length1 NA NA
(0.16 – 0.24) (0.16 – 0.24) (0.16 – 0.24)
Operating position
Universal Universal Universal Universal Universal
limitation
Max electrode tip
NA NA 3 3 3
deviation2
Max permissible bulb 300 300 500 400 550
temperature3 (572) (572) (932) (752) (1022)
Max permissible base 200 200 280 190 250
temperature3 (392) (392) (536) (374) (482)
Max permissible lens 160 160
NA NA NA
seal temperature3 (320) (320)
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers use tubing up to 15mm outer diameter.

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 80 90 100
Lamp current (A, rms) 0.53
Lamp wattage (W) 39

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 0.72 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 415 ohms

1.5. Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................…………………. 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 209 296 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 209 296 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 90% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 0.53 A
Impedance………………………………………… 350 Ω

2 Data for Ballast Design

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 209 296 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 209 296 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

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2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Min pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Max pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Min pulse width, µs @ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @2.7
Min pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
Pulse positions for lag circuit ballasts 60o-90o, 240º-270º 64º-110o, 244º-290º
Pulse positions for lead circuit ballasts Reserved for future consideration

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 0.53 Reserved for future consideration
Maximum starting current, A rms 0.80 Reserved for future consideration

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:

RMS Peak Peak Pulse

305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 39 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 34 to 44 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

3.4 End-of-Life Behavior

At the end of life of these lamps, rectification may occur. Ballasts or systems shall be designed either to
be impervious to rectification or to shut themselves off (by means of a fuse or thermal switch, for
example) in the event of rectification.

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50 Watt, M110 Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M110/E B17 (E54) or E17 (E54) Fig. 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
M110/O B17 (E54) or E17 (E54) Fig. 2 E26/24 Medium Screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M110/E or M110/O

B17 (B54) or
Bulb
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
86 ± 3
Light center length (LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12)

4 - 11
Effective arc length [1]
(0.16 –0.44)
Maximum electrode tip
3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible bulb
400 (752)
temperature [3]
Maximum permissible base
190 (374)
temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 75 85 95
Lamp current (A, rms) 0.68
Lamp wattage (W) 50

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 0.77 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 390 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage..................…………………. 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a Function of Time and Temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 2 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 0.68 A
Impedance………………………………………… 272 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead ballasts - NA

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2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 90°, 240° - 270° 64º-110o, 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 0.68 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.1 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 50 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 40 to 60 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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70 Watt M98 Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M98/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
M98/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
M98/O PAR38 (PAR121) 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M98/E or M98/O M98/O

B17 (B54) or PAR38 (PAR121)

Bulb
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E26/50x391

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 86 ± 3
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12) NA

Effective arc length [1] 5.5 – 11.5

(0.21 - 0.45) NA

Maximum electrode tip

3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374) 190 (374)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 75 85 100
Lamp current (A, rms) 0.9
Lamp wattage (W) 70

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.28 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 234.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 240 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 2 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 0.9 A
Impedance………………………………………… 188 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.2 For lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

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2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 90°, 240° - 270° 64º-110o, 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 0.9 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.5 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 70 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 56 to 84 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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70 Watt, C98 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C98/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
C98/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
C98/O PAR38 (PAR121) 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C98/E or
C98/O C98/O

B17 (B54) or
Bulb PAR38 (PAR121)
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E26/50x392

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 86 ± 3
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12) NA

Effective arc length [1] 5 - 10

(0.20 - 0..40) NA

Maximum electrode tip

3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374) 190 (374)
base temperature [3] [4]
Operating Position None, unless None, unless
limitation indicated indicated
[1]
Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2]
Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3]
Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4]
Some manufacturers rate base temperatures at values up to 210°C

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 80 97 114
Lamp current (A, rms) 0.9
Lamp wattage (W) 70

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.28 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 234.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.
1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements
Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 0.9 A
Impedance………………………………………… 188 Ω

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2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.2 For lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60°-95°, 240°-275° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 0.9 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.5 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

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2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 70 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 56 to 84 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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72 Watt C139 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C139/O PAR30(PAR95) 12 E26/24 Medium Screw
C139/E T4.5 (T14) 3 G8.5 BiPin
C139/E T6 (T19) 4 G12 BiPin

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C139/O C139/E C139/E

PAR30 T4.5 T6
Bulb
(PAR95) (T14)4 (T19)
E26/24
Base G8.5 bipin G12 bipin
medium screw

Nominal diameter [1] 95 (3.75) 14 (0.55) [4] 19 (0.75)

Maximum overall length

121 (4.76) 85 (3.35) 100 (3.94)
(MOL) [1]
52 ± 2 56 ± 2
Light center length (LCL) [1] NA
(2.05 ± 0.18) (2.20 ± 0.08)
4 – 10 4 – 10
Effective arc length [1] NA
(0.16 – 0.40) (0.16 – 0.40)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible bulb 300
550 (1022) 500 (932)
temperature [3] (572)
Maximum permissible 200 [5]
250 (482) 280 (536)
base temperature [3] (392)
Maximum permissible lens 160
NA NA
seal temperature [3] (320)
Operating position None, unless None, unless None, unless
limitation indicated indicated indicated
[1]
Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2]
Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3]
Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4]
Some manufacturers use tubing up to 15mm outer diameter.
[5]
Some manufacturers rate base temperatures at values up to 210°C

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 80 90 100
Lamp current (A, rms) 0.98
Lamp wattage (W) 72

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.28 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 234.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.
1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements
Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 0.98 A
Impedance………………………………………… 188 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

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2.1.2 For lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2

Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0

Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 95°, 240° - 275° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 0.98 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.5 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

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2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 72 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 58 to 86 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

3.2 End-of-Life Behavior

At the end of life of these lamps, rectification may occur. Ballasts or systems shall be designed either to
be impervious to rectification or to shut themselves off (by means of a fuse or thermal switch, for
example) in the event of rectification.

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95 Watt, C90 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C90/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
C90/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
C90/E E23.5 (E75) 7 E39 Mogul Screw
C90/O PAR38 (PAR121) 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C90/E or C90/O
C90/E C90/O
B17 (B54) or
Bulb E23.5 (E75) PAR38 (PAR121)
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E39 E26/50x393

Nominal diameter [1} 54 (2.13) 74.6 (2.94) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 197 (7.75) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1}
Light center length 86 ± 3 127 ± 3
NA
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12) (5.0 ± 0.12)
Effective arc length [1] 6 - 12 6 - 12
NA
(0.24 - 0.47) (0.24 - 0.47)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374) 210 (410) 190 (374)
base temperature [3] [4]
Operating Position None, unless None, unless None, unless
limitation indicated indicated indicated
[1]
Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2]
Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3]
Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4]
Some manufacturers rate base temperatures at values up to 210°C

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 88 102 116
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.1
Lamp wattage (W) 95
1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike.……………………. 250 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage.……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 200 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.
1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements
Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………………………….… 220 V

Reference current..………………………………………………….… 1.1 A
Impedance……………………………………………………………... 157 Ω

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2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

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Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60°-95°, 240°-275° 64º-110o, 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 1.1 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.5 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 95 watts[1]

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 76 to 114 watts

[1]
These lamps are intended for operation on 100W M90 ballasts. Due to a lower power factor, the
design center wattage is reduced with C90 ceramic arc tube lamps. When these lamps are operated on
electronic ballasts, the wattage design center shall be 100W.

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3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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100 Watt M90 Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M90/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
M90/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
M90/O PAR38 (PAR121) 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirted Screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M90/E or M90/O M90/O

B17 (B54) or
Bulb PAR38 (PAR121)
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E26/50x391

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 86 ± 3
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12) NA

Effective arc length [1] 8.5 –16.5

(0.33 - 0.65) NA

Maximum electrode tip

3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374) 190 (374)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

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1.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 90 100 110
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.1
Lamp wattage (W) 100

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 200.0 ohms

1.5 Peak Voltage During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage.................………………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 2 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 1.10 A
Impedance………………………………………… 157 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

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Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts - NA

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 90°, 240° - 270° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 1.1 Not Specified
Maximum starting current, A rms 1.5 Not Specified

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 100 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 80 to 120 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit
Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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147 Watt, C102 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C102/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
C102/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
C102/O PAR38 (PAR121) 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C102/E or C102/O
C102/O
B17 (B54) or
Bulb PAR38 (PAR121)
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E26/50x39

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 86 ± 3
NA
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12)
Effective arc length [1] 6 - 12
NA
(0.23 - 0.47)
Maximum electrode tip
3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374)[4] 190 (374)[4]
base temperature [3]
Operating Position None, unless None, unless
limitation indicated indicated
[1]
Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2]
Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3]
Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4]
Some manufacturers rate base temperatures at values up to 210°C

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 85 95 105
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.8
Lamp wattage (W) 147
1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 2.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 120 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V

Reference current………………………………… 1.8 A
Impedance………………………………………… 97 Ω

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2.1.2 For lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV[1][2] Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 30 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1]
OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.
[2]
The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 180 volts rms, as the lowest value

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.0 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 3.9 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 0 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.
2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 95°, 240° - 275° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

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2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 1.8 1.8
Maximum starting current, A rms 2.7 2.7

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

.
Design Center……………………………………………………. 147[1] watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 118 to 176 watts

[1]
These lamps are intended to operate on M102 ballasts. Due to a lower power factor with magnetic
ballasts, the design center is reduced with C102 ceramic arc tube lamps. When these lamps are operated
on electronic ballasts, the wattage design center shall be 150W.

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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147 Watt, C142 Single-Ended Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
C142/E T6 (T19) 14 G12 bipin

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

C142/E

Bulb T6 (T19) [4]

Base G12 bipin

Nominal diameter [1] 19 (0.75)

Maximum overall length

110 (4.33)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 56 ± 2
(LCL) [1] (2.20 ± 0.08)
Effective arc length [1] 6 – 12
(0.23 – 0.47)
Maximum electrode tip
3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
650 (1202)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
300 (572)
base temperature [3]
Operating Position None, unless
limitation indicated
[1]
Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2]
Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3]
Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4]
Some manufacturers use tubing up to 25mm outer diameter.

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 85 95 105
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.8
Lamp wattage (W) 147

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 2.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 120 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................……………… 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.
1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements
Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 3 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage ..………………………………………………….. 220 V

Reference current ……………………………………………………… 1.8 A
Impedance ……………………………………………………………… 97 Ω

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2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

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2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 30 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV[1][2] Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 30 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1]
OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.
[2]
The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 180 volts rms, as the lowest value

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.0 milliseconds

Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 3.9 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 0 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60°-95°, 240°-275° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

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2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 1.8 1.8
Maximum starting current, A rms 2.7 2.7

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8
2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 147[1] watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 118 to 176 watts

[1]
These lamps are intended for operation on 150W M102 ballasts with protection for end of life behavior,
Sec 3.2. Due to a lower power factor, the design center wattage is reduced with C142 ceramic arc tube
lamps. When these lamps are operated on electronic ballasts, the wattage design center shall be 150W.

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit
Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

3.2 End-of-Life Behavior

At the end of life of these lamps, rectification may occur. Ballasts or systems shall be designed either to
be impervious to rectification or to shut themselves off (by means of a fuse or thermal switch, for
example) in the event of rectification.

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150 Watt, M102 Single-Ended Metal Halide Lamp

1 Lamp specifications

1.1 Lamp designations and descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M102/E B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
M102/O B17 (B54) or E17 (E54) 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
M102/O PAR38 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M102/E or M102/O
M102/O
B17 (B54) or
Bulb PAR38 (PAR121)
E17 (E54)

Base E26/24 E26/50x391

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 138 (5.43)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 86 ± 3
(LCL) [1] (3.39 ± 0.12) NA
Effective arc length [1] 7.5 – 19.5
(0.29 - 0.77) NA
Maximum electrode tip
3 NA
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 350 (662)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374)[4] 190 (374)[4]
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers rate base temperature at values up to 210°C

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 85 95 105
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.8
Lamp wattage (W) 150

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 300 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 2.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 120.0 ohms

1.5 Peak Voltage During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage.................……………….. 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Characteristics

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage………… 2 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Requirements

Rated input voltage…………………………..………………. 220 V

Reference current…………………………………………….. 1.80 A
Impedance…………………………………………………….. 97 Ω

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2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 235 332 10 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 235 332 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead ballasts - NA

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV[1][2] Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 30 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 220 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1]
OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.
[2]
The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 180 volts rms, as the lowest value

See 2.3 for starting pulse requirements.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.0 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 3.9 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 0 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

Option 1 Option 2
Minimum pulse height, kV 3.0 3.0
Maximum pulse height, kV 4.0 4.0
Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV 1.9 @ 2.7 1.0 @ 2.7
Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle 1 2
o
Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts 60° - 90°, 240° - 270° 64º-110 , 244º-290º

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2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 1.8 Reserved for future consideration
Maximum starting current, A rms 3.0 Reserved for future consideration

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor……………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

A ballast shall not provide to the lamp terminals a voltage in excess of the following values:
RMS Peak Peak Pulse
305 548 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 150 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 120 to 180 watts

3 Information for Luminaire Design (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change…………………………………………… 5 volts, rms

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150 Watt M107 Metal Halide Lamp

1. LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M107/E ED17(ED54) or BD17(BD54) Fig. 1 E26/24 Medium screw
M107/E ED28(ED90) or BD28(BD90) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M107/O ED28(ED90) or BD28(BD90) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul screw exclusionary

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M107/E M107/E M107/O

ED17(ED54) ED28(ED90) ED28(ED90)
Bulb
BD17(BD54) BD28(BD90) BD28(BD90)

Base E26/24 E39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 90 (3.50) 90 (3.50)

Maximum overall length

138 (5.43) 211 (8.31) 211 (8.31)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length (LCL) 86 ± 3 127 ± 5 127 ± 5
[1] (3.39 ± 0.1) (5.0 ± 0.2) (5.0 ± 0.2)
12 - 24 12 - 24 12 - 24
Effective arc length [1]
(0.47 – 0.94) (0.47 – 0.94) (0.47 – 0.94)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
190 (374) [4] 210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers allow base temperature up to 210°C (410°F)

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Vertical Base Up
Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 100 110 120
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.5
Lamp wattage (W) 150

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 340 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.9 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 179 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...............……………….... 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a Function of Time and Temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 1.5 A
Impedance………………………………………… 113 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

Not Applicable

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2.2.1 For Lamps not Requiring External Ignitor4

Minimum OCV Probability of starting

Temperature Volts,rms Crest factor Time within the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 250* 2.0 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 280** 2.0 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 230 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 260 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 0.65 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 3.8 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. +45 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 0.65 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
2.75 283 277 254 231 208 185
2.50 276 270 247 222 201 178
268 262 240 217 194 171
2.25
261 256 233 210 187 164
2.00
254 248 225 202 179 156
1.75
1.50 247 241 218 195 172 149

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at i=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 278 C2 = 29 C3 = 115

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms na 1.5
Maximum starting current, A rms na 2.5

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These lamps are suitable for ballasts designed for M57 lamps with the approval of the ballast
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2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse

528 1100 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 150 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 120 to 180 watts

3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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175 Watt M57 Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M57/E ED17 (ED54) or B17 (B54) Fig. 1 E26/24 Medium Screw
M57/O ED17 (ED54) or B17 (B54) Fig. 2 E26/24 Medium Screw
M57/E PAR38 (PAR121) Fig. 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt
M57/O PAR38 (PAR121) Fig. 13 E26/50x39 Medium Skirt
M57/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M57/O BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M57/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EP39 Mogul Position Oriented

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M57/E or M57/O or M57/E M57/O

M57/O M57/E M57/E
B17 (B54) or BT28 (BT75) BT28 (BT75)
Bulb
E17 (E54) PAR38 (PAR121) or ED28 (ED75) or ED28 (ED75)
Base E26/24 E26/50x391 E39/EP39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 54 (2.13) 121 (4.75) 90.0 (3.50) 90.0 (3.50)
Maximum overall length
138 (5.43) 138 (5.43) 211 (8.31) 211 (8.31)
(MOL) [1]
86 ± 3 127 ± 5 127 ± 5
Light center length (LCL) [1] NA
(3.39 ± 0.12) (5 ± 0.2) (5 ± 0.2)
21 - 29 21 - 29 21 - 29
Effective arc length [1] NA
(0.82 – 1.1) (0.82 – 1.1) (0.82 – 1.1)
Maximum electrode tip
3 NA 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible bulb
400 (752) 350 (662) 400 (752) 400 (752)
temperature [3]
Maximum permissible base
210 (410) 190 (374) 210 (410) 210 (410)
temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 117 132 147
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.5
Lamp wattage (W) 175

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 340 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.9 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 179.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage …………………………….. 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 1.5 A
Impedance………………………………………… 102 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

2.1.1 For Lamp Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

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2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.1 For Lamps not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Volts,rms Crest factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 250* 2.0 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 280** 2.0 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 230 volts rms, as the lowest value.
**The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 260 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum……………………………… 0.65 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 3.8 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 45 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 0.65 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 -
2.75 283 277 254 231 208 185 -
2.50 276 270 247 220 201 178 -
2.25 268 262 240 217 194 171 -
2.00 261 256 233 210 187 164 -
1.75 254 248 225 202 179 156 -
247 241 218 195 172 149 -
1.50
The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 278 C2 = 29 C3 = 115

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 1.5 1.5
Maximum starting current, A rms 2.5 2.5

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor ……………………………………….. 1.8

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2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 175 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 140 to 210 watts

3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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175 Watt M152 Pulse-Start Metal-Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M152/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M152/E B17 (B54) or ED17 (ED54) Fig. 1 E26/24 Medium Screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M152/E M152/E
BT28 (BT75) B17 (B54) or
Bulb
or ED28 (ED75) E17 (E54)
Base E39 E26/24
Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50) 54 (2.13)
Maximum overall
211 (8.31) 138 (5.43)
length (MOL) [1]
Light center length 127 ± 5 86 ± 3
(LCL) [1] (5 ± 0.2) (3.39 ± 0.12)
20 - 30 20 - 30
Effective arc length [1]
(0.79 – 1.1) (0.79 – 1.1)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 117 132 147
Lamp current (A, rms) 1.5
Lamp wattage (W) 175

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 340 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 1.9 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 179.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage ……………………………….. 270 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 1.5 A
Impedance………………………………………… 102 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 345# 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.

2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

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2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Peak Volts Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.3 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 3.8 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 45 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V
The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.
2.3 Ignitor Requirements
(a) Minimum pulse height, kV............................................................... 3.0
(b) Maximum pulse height, kV.............................................................. 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, µs @ kV....................................................... 1.3 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle .................................. 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag circuit ballasts .......................................... 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f ) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ........................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.
2.4 Starting Current Requirements
Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 1.5 1.5
Maximum starting current, A rms 2.3 2.3

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor …………………………………………1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 175 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 140 to 210 watts
3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)
3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit
Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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250 Watt M58 Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M58/E T15 (T48) Fig. 5 E39 Mogul screw
M58/E E18 (E57) Fig. 6 E39 Mogul screw
M58/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M58/O BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M58/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EP39 Mogul Position Oriented

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M58/E
M58/E M58/E M58/E M58/O
BT28 (BT75) BT28 (BT75)
Bulb
T15 (T48) E18 (E57) or ED28 (ED75) or ED28 (ED75)
Base E39 E39 E39/EP39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 48 (1.875) 57 (2.25) 90.0 (3.50) 90.0 (3.50)

Maximum overall length
248 (9.76) 248 (9.76) 211 (8.31) 211 (8.31)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length (LCL) 146 ± 3 146 ± 3 127 ± 5 127 ± 5
[1] (5.75 ± 0.12) (5.75 ± 0.12) (5 ± 0.2) (5 ± 0.2)
29.5 – 37.5 29.5 – 37.5 29.5 – 37.5 29.5 – 37.5
Effective arc length [1]
(1.2 - 1.5) (1.2 - 1.5) (1.2 - 1.5) (1.2 - 1.5)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752) 400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) 210 (410) 210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 118 133 148
Lamp current (A, rms) 2.1
Lamp wattage (W) 250

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike..……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage.………………….…………………………. 340 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 2.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 136.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................………………... 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a Function of Time and Temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 2.1 A
Impedance………………………………………… 74 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

2.1.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

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Minimum OCV Probability of starting

Temperature Volts,rms Crest factor Time within the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 270* 1.8 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 300** 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 230 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 260 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 0.8 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 5.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 75 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 -
2.75 266 243 220 197 174 151 -
2.50 259 236 213 190 167 144 -
2.25 251 228 205 182 159 136 -
2.00 244 221 198 175 152 129 -
1.75 237 214 191 168 145 122 -
230 207 184 161 138 115 -
1.50

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 278 C2 = 29 C3 = 115

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 2.1 2.1
Maximum starting current, A rms 3.5 3.5

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor ……………………………………….. 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 NA

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Design Center……………………………………………………. 250 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 200 to 300 watts

3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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250 Watt M153 Pulse-Start Metal-Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M153/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul Screw
M153/O BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M153/E
M153/O
BT28 (BT75)
Bulb
or ED28 (ED75)
E39 for /E
Base
EX39 for /O

Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50)

Maximum overall
211 (8.31)
length (MOL) [1]
Light center length 127 ± 5
(LCL) [1] (5 ± 0.2)
28.5 – 38.5
Effective arc length [1]
(1.29 – 1.33)
Maximum electrode tip
3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 118 133 148
Lamp current (A, rms) 2.1
Lamp wattage (W) 250

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 340 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 2.5 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 136.0 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage …………………………….. 270 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 2.1 A
Impedance………………………………………… 74 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
#
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.

2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

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Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Peak Volts Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.
2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.3 milliseconds

Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 5.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 75 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V
The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during
warm-up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

(a) Minimum pulse height, kV............................................................... 3.0
(b) Maximum pulse height, kV.............................................................. 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, µs @ kV....................................................... 1.3 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle .................................. 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag circuit ballasts .......................................... 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ........................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.
2.4 Starting Current Requirements
Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 2.1 2.1
Maximum starting current, A rms 3.2 3.2

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor …………………………………………1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 250 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 200 to 300 watts

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3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit
Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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320 Watt M154 Pulse-Start Metal-Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M154/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul Screw
M154/O BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M154/E BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul Screw
M154/O BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M154/O M154/O
M154/E M154/E
BT28 (BT75) BT37 (BT118)
Bulb
ED28 (ED75) ED37 (ED118)
E39 for /E E39 for /E
Base
EX39 for /O EX39 for /O

Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50) 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall
211 (8.31) 292 (11.5)
length (MOL) [1]
Light center length 127 ± 5 178 ± 6
(LCL) [1] (5 ± 0.2) (7 ± 0.24)
24 – 38 24 – 38
Effective arc length [1]
(0.94 – 1.50) (0.94 – 1.50)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 120 135 150
Lamp current (A, rms) 2.63
Lamp wattage (W) 320

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 350 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 3.89 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 90 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage ……………………………… 270V

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 2.63 A
Impedance………………………………………… 55 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
#
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.

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2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Peak Volts Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.3 milliseconds

Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 7.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 80 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

(a) Minimum pulse height, kV............................................................... 3.0

(b) Maximum pulse height, kV.............................................................. 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, µs @ kV....................................................... 1.3 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle .................................. 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag circuit ballasts .......................................... 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ........................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.
2.4 Starting Current Requirements
Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 2.63 2.63
Maximum starting current, A rms 4.0 4.0

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor …………………………………………1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 4000

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2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 320 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 256 to 384 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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350 Watt M131 Pulse-Start Metal-Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M131/E ED/BT28 (ED/BT90) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul Screw
M131/O ED/BT28 (ED/BT90) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M131/E ED/BT37 (ED/BT118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul Screw
M131/O ED/BT37 (ED/BT118) Fig. 9 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M131/E M131/O M131/E M131/O

BT28 (BT90) BT28 (BT90) BT37 (BT118) BT37 (BT118)

Bulb
ED28 (ED90) ED28 (ED90) ED37 (ED118) ED37 (ED118)

Base E39 EX39 E39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50) 90.0 (3.50) 118 (4.62) 118 (4.62)

Maximum overall
211 (8.31) 211 (8.31) 292 (11.5) 292 (11.5)
length (MOL) [1]
Light center length 127 ± 5 127 ± 5 178 ± 6 178 ± 6
(LCL) [1] (5 ± 0.2) (5 ± 0.2) (7 ± 0.24) (7 ± 0.24)
32 – 42 32 – 42 32 – 42 32 – 42
Effective arc length [1]
(1.3 – 1.7) (1.3 – 1.7) (1.3 – 1.7) (1.3 – 1.7)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752)[4] 400 (752)[4] 400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410)[5] 210 (410)[5] 210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers rate bulb temperature at values up to 450ºC (842ºF)
[5] Some manufacturers rate base temperature at values up to 230ºC (446ºF)

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 120 135 150
Lamp current (A, rms) 2.8
Lamp wattage (W) 350

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 350 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 3.4 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 89.1 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage ………………………………… 270 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 2.8 A
Impedance………………………………………… 52.7 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

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2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

[1]
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
#
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.

2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

[1]
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Peak Volts Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.3 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 8.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………+90 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.
2.3 Ignitor Requirements
(a) Minimum pulse height, kV ……………………………………………3.0
(b) Maximum pulse height, kV.............................................................. 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, µs @ kV....................................................... 1.3 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle .................................. 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag circuit ballasts .......................................... 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ........................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.
2.4 Starting Current Requirements
Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 2.8 2.8
Maximum starting current, A rms 4.2 4.2

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor …………………………………………1.8
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2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 350 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 280 to 420 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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360 Watt M165 Metal Halide Lamp

1. LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.2 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M165/E BT/ED28 (BT/ED90) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M165/E BT/ED37 (BT/ED118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul screw
M165/S BT/ED37 (BT/ED118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul screw
M165/O BT/ED37 (BT/ED118) Fig. 9 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary

1.3 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M165/E
M165/E M165/S M165/O
BT28 (BT75) BT37 (BT118) BT37 (BT118)
Bulb
ED28 (ED75) ED37 (ED118) ED37 (ED118)

Base E39 E39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50) 118 (4.6) 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall length

211 (8.31) 292 (11.5) 292 (11.5)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length (LCL) 127 ± 5 178 ± 6 178 ± 6
[1] (5 ± 0.2) (7 ± 0.24) (7 ± 0.24)
30 - 40 30 – 40 30 - 40
Effective arc length [1]
(1.2 – 1.6) (1.2 – 1.6) (1.2 – 1.6)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400* (752) 400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210**(410) 210*** (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
* Some manufacturers rate bulb temperature up to 430°C (806°F)
**Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 230ºC (446ºF)
*** Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 250°C (482°F)

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Vertical Base Up
Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 110 120 130
Lamp current (A, rms) 3.25
Lamp wattage (W) 360

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 350 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 4.0 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 87.5 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...............……………….... 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a Function of Time and Temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 3.25 A
Impedance………………………………………… 48.8 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

These lamps are suitable for ballasts designed for M59 lamps with the approval of the ballast
manufacturer.

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

Not Applicable

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2.2.1 For Lamps not Requiring External Ignitor5

Minimum OCV Probability of starting

Temperature Volts,rms Crest factor Time within the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 280* 1.8 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 295** 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 240 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 275 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 1.0 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 9.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. +100 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
2.75 294 285 276 266 257 247 238
2.50 288 279 269 260 251 241 232
276 266 257 248 238 229 220
2.00
263 254 245 235 226 217 207
1.50
251 242 232 223 214 204 195
1.00
0.50 239 229 220 210 201 192 183

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 245 C2 = 24.7 C3 = 18.7

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 3.2 3.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 5.0 5.0

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2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse

528 1100 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 360 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 288 to 432 watts

3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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400 Watt M59 Metal Halide Lamp

1. LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.3 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M59/E T15 (T48) Fig. 5 E39 Mogul screw
M59/E E18 (E57) Fig. 6 E39 Mogul screw
M59/E BT28 (BT90) or ED28 (ED75) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul screw
M59/S or E BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul screw
M59/O BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M59/E BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 EP39 Mogul Position Oriented

1.4 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M59/S
M59/E
M59/E M59/E M59/E M59/E M59/O
BT28 (BT75) BT37 (BT118) BT37 (BT118)
Bulb T15 (T48) E18 (E57)
ED28 (ED75) ED37 (ED118) ED37 (ED118)

Base E39 E39 E39 E39/EP39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 48 (1.875) 57 (2.25) 90.0 (3.50) 118 (4.6) 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall length

248 (9.76) 248 (9.76) 211 (8.31) 292 (11.5) 292 (11.5)
(MOL) [1]
146 ± 3
Light center length (LCL) 146 ± 3 127 ± 5 178 ± 6 178 ± 6
(5.75 ±
[1] (5.75 ± 0.12) (5 ± 0.2) (7 ± 0.24) (7 ± 0.24)
0.12)
32 - 46 32 - 46 32 - 46 32 - 46 32 - 46
Effective arc length [1]
(1.3 – 1.8) (1.3 – 1.8) (1.3 – 1.8) (1.3 – 1.8) (1.3 – 1.8)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3 3 3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
430 (806) 430 (806) 400 (752) 400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) 210 (410) 210*(410) 210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
* Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 250ºC

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 Hours

Vertical Base Up Horizontal
Min Nom Max Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 120 135 150 118 133 148
Lamp current (A, rms) 3.25 3.25
Lamp wattage (W) 400 400

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 350 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 4.0 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 87.5 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...............……………….... 250 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a Function of Time and Temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:
Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 3.25 A
Impedance………………………………………… 45 Ω

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2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.1 For Lamp Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 350 495 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 382 540 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

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2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.1 For Lamps not Requiring External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting

Temperature Volts,rms Crest factor Time within the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 280* 1.8 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 295** 1.8 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 240 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 275 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 1.0 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 9.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 100 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
2.75 294 285 276 266 257 247 238
2.50 288 279 269 260 251 241 232
276 266 257 248 238 229 220
2.00
263 254 245 235 226 217 207
1.50
251 242 232 223 214 204 195
1.00
0.50 239 229 220 210 201 192 183

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 245 C2 = 24.7 C3 = 18.7

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 3.2 3.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 5.0 5.0

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………… 1.8

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2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse

528 1100 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 400 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 320 to 480 watts

3 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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400 Watt M155 Pulse-Start Metal-Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M155/E BT28 (BT90) Fig. 8 E39 Mogul Screw
M155/O BT28 (BT90) Fig. 8 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary
M155/E BT37 (BT118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul Screw
M155/S BT37 (BT118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul Screw
M155/O BT37 (BT118) Fig. 9 EX39 Mogul Exclusionary

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M155/O
M155/O M155/S
M155/E M155/E
BT28 (BT75) BT37 (BT118)
Bulb
ED28 (ED75) ED37 (ED118)
E39 for /E E39 for /E
Base
EX39 for /O EX39 for /O

Nominal diameter [1] 90.0 (3.50) 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall
211 (8.31) 292 (11.5)
length (MOL) [1]
Light center length 127 ± 5 178 ± 6
(LCL) [1] (5 ± 0.2) (7 ± 0.24)
32 - 46 32 - 46
Effective arc length [1]
(1.3 – 1.8) (1.3 – 1.8)
Maximum electrode tip
3 3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
400 (752) 400 (752)
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) 210 (410)
base temperature [3][4]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers rate base temperature at values up to 250ºC

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1.3 Operating Requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 120 135 150
Lamp current (A, rms) 3.25
Lamp wattage (W) 400

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 350 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 4.00 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 87.5 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage ………………………………… 270 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 359 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 220 V
Reference current………………………………… 3.25 A
Impedance………………………………………… 45 Ω

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2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballast

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2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 345# 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 345 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.

2. 2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Peak Volts Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 98% for 0-h lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 254 483 120 s 90% for 100-h lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum line
conditions.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum……………………………………… 2.3 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum……………………………………… 9.0 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum…………………………………… 100 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: 270 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during warm-
up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

(a) Minimum pulse height, kV ……………………………………………3.0
(b) Maximum pulse height, kV.............................................................. 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, µs @ kV....................................................... 1.3 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle .................................. 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag circuit ballasts .......................................... 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ........................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.
2.4 Starting Current Requirements
Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 3.2 3.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 5.0 5.0

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2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor …………………………………………1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
528 1100 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 400 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 320 to 480 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 5 volts, rms

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750 Watt M149 Pulse-Start Metal Halide Lamp

1. LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M149/E BT37 (BT118), ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 E39 mogul screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M149/E
BT37 (BT118)
Bulb
ED37 (ED118)
Base E39

Nominal diameter [1] 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall length
292 (11.5)
(MOL) [1]

Light center length 178 ± 6

(LCL) [1] (7.0 ± 0.24)

Effective arc length [1] 55 - 67

(2.17 - 2.64)
Maximum electrode tip
deviation [2] 3

Maximum permissible
bulb temperature [3] 430 (806)

Maximum permissible
210 (410)
base temperature [3][4]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 250°C

1.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 180 200 220
Lamp current (A, rms) - 4.0 -
Lamp wattage (W) - 750 -

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 150 volts, peak

Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 440 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 5.1 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 86.3 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................………………. 375 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start w ithin the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated w hen the
minimum open-circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 330 467 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 330 467 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage…………………………………………… 460 V

Reference current……………………………………………. 4.0 A
Impedance……………………………………………………. 92 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 330 467 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 330 467 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions

2.2 Requirements For Peak Lead Ballasts

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2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 3302 1.8 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 3302 1.8 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
[1] OCV (open circuit voltage) is measured with the ignitor removed from the circuit at minimum
line conditions.
[2] The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage
crest factor, down to 300 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.4 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 10.6 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 100 milliamperes

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Sustaining Voltage (Vss) Minimum: ……………………… 310 V

The ballast shall meet this value at minimum rated input voltage for reliable lamp operation during
warm-up and through life.

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

(a) Minimum pulse height, kV ……………………………………. 3.0
(b) Maximum pulse height, kV …………………………………… 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV ………………………. 1.5 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle ……………….. 2
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts …………………………….. 64º-110o, 244º-290º
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ……………………. During period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak.

Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 4.0 4.0
Maximum starting current, A rms 7.0 6.1

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………..… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
660 1400 4000

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………... 750 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps…………………………………………… 600 to 900 watts
3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN – FOR “CAUTION” SEE SECTION I, Par 7.

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 10 volts, rms

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1000 Watt M47 Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Max. Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M47/O BT56 (BT180) Fig. 10 EX39 Mogul screw
M47/S or E BT56 (BT180) Fig. 10 E39 Mogul screw
M47/E BT37 (BT118) or ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 E39 Mogul screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M47/E
M47/E M47/S M47/O
BT37 (BT118)
Bulb BT56 (BT180) BT56 (BT180)
ED37 (ED118)

Base Size E39 E39 EX39

Nominal diameter [1] 118 (4.6) 180 (7.0) 180 (7.0)

Maximum overall length (MOL) [1] 292 (11.5) 391 (15.38) 391 (15.38)

178 ± 6 241 ± 6 241 ± 6

Light center length (LCL) [1]
(7.0 ± 0.24) (9.5 ± 0.24) (9.5 ± 0.24)
82 - 98 82 - 98 82 - 98
Effective arc length [1]
(3.2 – 3.8) (3.2 – 3.8) (3.2 – 3.8)
Maximum electrode tip deviation
3 3 3
[2]
Maximum permissible bulb
430 (806) 430 (806) 430 (806)
temperature [3]
Maximum permissible base
210* (410) 210 (410) 210 (410)
temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
* Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 250ºC

1.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours

Vertical Base Up Horizontal
Min Nom Max Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 238 263 288 230 255 280
Lamp current (A, rms) 4.1 4.2
Lamp wattage (W) 1000 1000

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 440 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 5.7 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 77.4 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................…………….…. 470 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Without External Starting Circuit

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 460 V
Reference current………………………………… 4.1 A
Impedance………………………………………… 79 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within
Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

2.2 Requirements For Peak Lead Ballasts

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2.2.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 340* 2.0 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 380** 2.0 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 320 volts rms, as the lowest value.
**The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 360 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 1.5 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.5 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 11.5 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 100 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
2.5 344 338 333 328 323 318
2.0 328 326 321 316 311 306
315 312 307 302 297 292
1.5
299 295 290 288 283 278
1.0

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:

Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)

OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 278 C2 = 27.6 C3 = 4.15

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 4.2 4.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 7.5 6.5

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………..… 1.8

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2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
530 2150 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………... 1000 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps…………………………………………… 800 to 1200 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 10 volts, rms

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1000 Watt M141 Pulse-Start Metal Halide Lamp

1. LAMP SPECIFICATIONS
1.2 Lamp Designations and Descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M141/E BT37 (BT118), ED37 (ED118) Fig. 9 E39 mogul screw

Lamp Physical Characteristics

M141/E
BT37 (BT118)
Bulb
ED37 (ED118)
Base E39 mogul screw

Nominal diameter [1] 118 (4.6)

Maximum overall length
292 (11.5)
(MOL) [1]
Light center length 178 +/- 6
(LCL) [1] (7.0 +/- 0.24)
79 - 95
Effective arc length [1]
(3.11 – 3.75)
Maximum electrode tip
3
deviation [2]
Maximum permissible
430 (806) [4]
bulb temperature [3]
Maximum permissible
210 (410) [5]
base temperature [3]
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses
[4] Some manufacturers rate bulb temperature up to 450°C
[5] Some manufacturers rate base temperature up to 250°C

Operating requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 238 263 288
Lamp current (A, rms) - 4.1 -
Lamp wattage (W) - 1000 -

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………………. 250 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ……………………………………………. 440 volts
Ballast short circuit current ……………………………… 5.7 amperes
Impedance ………………………………………………… 77.4 ohms

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1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................………………. 470 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Lamp Starting Voltage Requirements as a function of time and temperature

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated when the minimum open-
circuit test voltages and the minimum starting pulse, Sec. 2.3, are applied.

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage…………………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage………………………………. 460 V

Reference current………………………………… 4.1 A
Impedance………………………………………… 79 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts – NA

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.2 For Lamps Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV1 Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 340* 2.0 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 380** 2.0 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
*The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 320 volts rms, as the lowest value.
**The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 360 volts rms, as the lowest value.

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2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.5 milliseconds

Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 11.5 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. +100 milliamperes

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
2.5 344 338 333 328 323 318
2.0 328 326 321 316 311 306
1.5 315 312 307 302 297 292
1.0 299 295 290 288 283 278

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) – C3 (di/dt) where:

Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)

OT = Off-time in milliseconds
Di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 278 C2 = 27.6 C3 = 4.15

2.3 Ignitor Requirements

(a) Minimum pulse height, kV ..................................................................... 3.0

(b) Maximum pulse height, kV .................................................................... 4.0
(c) Minimum pulse width, __ µs @ __ kV ................................................... 2.5 @ 2.7
(d) Minimum pulse repetition rate per half cycle ........................................ 1
(e) Pulse position(s) for lag ballasts............................................................ 64°-110°, 244°-290°
(f) Pulse position(s) for lead circuit ballasts ................................................ During the period when the
OCV exceeds 90% peak

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts

Minimum starting current, A rms 4.2 4.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 7.5 6.5

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor………………………………..… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage Across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse

530 2150 4000

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2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………... 1000 watts

Range, 100-hour lamps…………………………………………… 800 to 1200 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN – FOR “CAUTION” SEE SECTION I, Par 7.

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 10 volts, rms

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1500 Watt M48 Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp designations and descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M48/E BT56 (BT180) Fig. 10 E39 Mogul screw

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M48/E

Bulb BT56 (BT180)

Base Size E39

Nominal diameter [1] 180 (7.0)

Maximum overall length

(MOL) [1] 391 (15.38)
241 ± 6
Light center length (LCL) [1] (9.5 ± 0.24)
82 - 98
Effective arc length [1] (3.2 – 3.8)

Maximum electrode tip

deviation [2] 3
Maximum permissible bulb
temperature [3] 430 (806)
Maximum permissible base
temperature [3] 210 (410)
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

1.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours

Min Nom Max

Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 253 268 283
Lamp current (A, rms) 6.2
Lamp wattage (W) 1500

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1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………..……………….. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ………………………………………………………. 440 volts
Ballast short circuit current …………………………………….…… 7.6 amperes
Impedance …………………………………………………………… 57.9 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................………………….……… 470 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

1.6.1 Without External Starting Circuit

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage….……………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage…………………………………………….……. 460 V
Reference current……………………………………………………. 6.2 A
Impedance……………………………………………………………. 50.2 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

2.1.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

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2.2.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 370* 2.0 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 410** 2.0 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
* The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 350 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 390 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 2.5 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 16 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 50 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
2.75 447 397 357 324 297 275 258
2.50 436 386 346 313 286 264 247
425 375 335 302 275 253 236
2.25
414 364 324 291 264 242 225
2.00
1.75 403 353 313 280 253 231 214
1.50 392 342 302 269 242 220 203

The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) + C3e-0.41di/dt where:

Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)

OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 59 C2 = 44 C3 = 745

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 6.2 6.2
Maximum starting current, A rms 10.4 9.0

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor…………………………………………… 1.8

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2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
530 2150 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 1500 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 1200 to 1800 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit

Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 10 volts, rms

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1650 Watt M112 Metal Halide Lamp

1 LAMP SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 Lamp designations and descriptions

Maximum Outline
Designation Bulb Drawing Base
M112/E BT56 (BT180) Fig. 10 EP39 Mogul Position Oriented

1.2 Lamp Physical Characteristics

M112/E

Bulb BT56 (BT180)

Base Size EP39

Nominal diameter [1] 180 (7.0)

Maximum overall length

(MOL) [1] 391 (15.38)
241 ± 6
Light center length (LCL) [1] (9.5 ± 0.24)
73 - 97
Effective arc length [1] (2.8 – 3.8)

Maximum electrode tip

deviation [2] 3
Maximum permissible bulb
temperature [3] 430 (806)
Maximum permissible base
temperature [3] 210 (410)
[1] Dimensions are in mm, with equivalent inches within parentheses
[2] Maximum electrode tip deviation is from base axis (apex at base eyelet), measured in degrees
[3] Temperatures are in ºC, with equivalent ºF within parentheses

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1.3 Operating requirements at 100 hours

As an exception to Part I, Section 5.3, this lamp is measured in the horizontal position with the correct
orientation of the EP39 base.

Horizontal
Min Nom Max
Voltage at lamp terminals (V, rms) 255 270 285
Lamp current (A, rms) 6.51
Lamp wattage (W) 1650

1.4 Lamp Reignition Voltage Spike (Vrs) During Warm-up

Maximum Reignition Voltage Spike ……………..……………….. 150 volts, peak
Electrical Conditions:
Supply voltage ………………………………………………………. 440 volts
Ballast short circuit current …………………………………….…… 7.6 amperes
Impedance …………………………………………………………… 57.9 ohms

1.5 Lamp Reignition Voltage (Vr) During Steady Operation

Maximum Reignition Voltage...................………………….……… 470 volts

1.6 Lamp Starting Voltage and Warm-up Requirements

As an exception to Part I, Section 5.6, this lamp is measured in the horizontal position with the correct
orientation of the EP39 base.

1.6.1 Without External Starting Circuit

Lamps shall start within the time specified at the ambient temperature indicated under the following test
conditions:

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

1.6.2 Lamp Warm-Up Requirements

Time to 95% of minimum lamp operating voltage….……………. 10 minutes

1.7 Reference ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage…………………………………………….……. 460 V
Reference current……………………………………………………. 6.51 A
Impedance……………………………………………………………. 47.9 Ω

2 DATA FOR BALLAST DESIGN

2.1 Requirements for Lag Ballasts

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2.1.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Vpeak Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 440 622 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 530 750 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps

2.2 Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

2.2.1 For Lamps Not Requiring an External Ignitor

Minimum OCV Probability of starting within

Temperature Vrms Crest Factor Time the time specified
10°C ± 1°C (50°F ± 2°F) 370* 2.0 120 s 98% of 0-hour lamps
-30°C ± 1°C (-22°F ± 2°F) 410** 2.0 120 s 90% of 100-hour lamps
* The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase of the voltage crest
factor, down to 350 volts rms, as the lowest value.
** The rms open-circuit voltage may be reduced by 10 volts for each 0.1 increase in the voltage crest
factor, down to 390 volts rms, as the lowest value.

2.2.3 Current Waveshape Characteristic Requirements for Peak Lead Ballasts

Current slope (di/dt), minimum…………………………………… 2.5 amperes per millisecond
Off time (OT), maximum………………………………………….. 2.75 milliseconds
Peak Current, maximum………………………………………….. 16 amperes
Overshoot (OS), maximum……………………………………….. 50 milliamperes

2.2.4 Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss) for Peak Lead Ballasts

Minimum Sustaining Voltage (Vss)

Current Slope (di/dt), amperes per millisecond, at I=0
Off-time (milliseconds) 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
2.75 447 397 357 324 297 275 258
2.50 436 386 346 313 286 264 247
425 375 335 302 275 253 236
2.25
414 364 324 291 264 242 225
2.00
1.75 403 353 313 280 253 231 214
1.50 392 342 302 269 242 220 203
The values given in this table are derived from the equation: Vss = C1 + C2 (OT) + C3e-0.41di/dt where:
Vss = minimum sustaining voltage in volts, (rms)
OT = Off-time in milliseconds
di/dt = Current slope at I=0 in amperes per millisecond
C1 = 59 C2 = 44 C3 = 745

2.3 Ignitor Requirements - NA

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2.4 Starting Current Requirements

Lag ballasts Peak-lead ballasts
Minimum starting current, A rms 6.5 6.5
Maximum starting current, A rms 11.4 9.6

2.5 Current Crest Factor

Maximum Current Crest Factor…………………………………………… 1.8

2.6 Maximum Voltage across Lamp Terminals

RMS Peak Peak Pulse
530 2150 NA

2.7 Lamp Operating Wattage

Design Center……………………………………………………. 1650 watts
Range, 100-hour lamps………………………………………… 1320 to 1980 watts

3.0 INFORMATION FOR LUMINAIRE DESIGN (“CAUTION” of 7 (Part I) applies)

3.1 Voltage Rise, Luminaire Effect Limit
Lamp voltage change……………………………………………. 10 volts, rms

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