DC-Lamp Ignitor 180 Ampere ZG 180 XE

Description

Igniter for low voltage DC-lamps with Lamp-Current up to 180A.

Features

Unique drive system: needs no more external power source, self synchronisation with ballast
Igniter for DC-Xenon and DC-Hg discharge lamps operated by electronic ballasts
Suitable for low voltage and high current DC Lamps.
Operates between 85 V and max. 200 V DC ballast open circuit voltage
Nominal Current of up to 180 A with natural convection
Maximum Current of 250 A with additional fan cooling
Compliant to RoHS-directive 2002/95/EC
Self stopping operation (< 1 sec)
DC-Impedance of about 650 μΩ
DC-power loss of about 6 W @ 100 Amps, 21W @ 180 Amps
DC-Power loss of 37 W @ 250 Amps (with forced air)
Cathode or Anode operation to Ground/PE with same type

Regulatory Specifications

Safety · According to IEC (UL) 60950-1
RoHS · According to 2002/95/EC

TECHNICAL DATA
Rated current	180 A, add cooling, depend on ambient temperature
Temporary over current < 2 min for lamp run up	300 A
Ignition voltage	Min. 45 kVp (50 KV - 65 KV)
Input voltage range	DC 85 V - 250 V / threshold for ignition > 85 V
Operation mode	Asymmetrical: Cathode or Anode grounding
Ignition mode control	Self stopping ignitor < 1 sec./self sourcing by ballast, no external source necessary
Number of Pulses	Approximately 80 per attempt
Repetition rate	Depends on ballast, break of min. 10 sec. is required
Operating temperature	100°C/115°C max. @ Ignition coil TP 1 / 85 °C @ TP 2
Cable length	HV to lamp 50 cm max., for hot re-ignition: as short as possible
Dimensions (L x W x H)	160 x 54 x 54/76 mm
Weight	Roughly 1450g
Connectors	2 x M10 Screw-Terminals with nuts M10 for cable-shoes, 1 x M3 screw for counter wise polarity