Osram 68895 HXP R 120W/17C 2X1 | Mercury Short Arc Discharge Lamp

mercury short arc discharge lamp

OSRAM HBO R and HXP Mercury Short Arc Discharge Lamps (≤ 200W) are intense point sources that provide a broad spectrum through the visible and ultraviolet range. These lamps are optimal sources for fiber illumination devices for Medical, Scientific, and various Industrial areas. The broad spectrum makes these lamps ideal for microscopy applications.

Product Features and Benefits

• High luminance / radiance with intense point source
• Broad spectral distribution in the visible and ultraviolet range
• Enhanced UV characteristics available on some types
• High arc stability

Areas of Application

• Microscopy
• Laboratory & Analysis
• UV Curing
• Fiber Illumination
• Microscopy
• Solar Simulation

Safety Advice

Due to their high luminance, UV radiation, and high internal pressure in the hot state, HBO and HXP lamps may only be operated in enclosed lamp casings designed for their operation. Since mercury is released if the lamp breaks, special safety precautions must be taken.

Product Notes

p (Operating Position) = Horizontal

It takes time for the mercury in the lamp to evaporate. Typically 95% of luminous output are generated after approximately 120 seconds. For quality inspection purposes allow for five minutes burning time.

Operation time after which either aperture lumens decrease to 50% of initial value or the lamp voltage reaches 115 V and the lamp cannot be ignited. Switching cycle: 210 minutes on / 30 minutes off.

Operational bulb wall temperatures lower than 850°C may lead to mercury condensation and prevent the lamp from reaching stable operation conditions; temperatures higher than 950°C may lead to premature failures of the lamp.

For rectangular aperture of 5.0 x 3.8 mm (hor. x vert.) at working distance 17.3 mm.

About Osram

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