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PE300BF and PE300BUV
CERMAX XENON ARC LAMPS
Lighting
Imaging
Telecom
Cermax Xenon Arc Lamps
Applications
Medical and industrial fiber optic illu-
minators
Machine vision
Infrared and visible spotlights/beacons
Spectroscopy
Microscopy
UV Curing
Video projection
Description
The Cermax xenon arc lamp is an inno-
vative lamp design in the specialty light-
ing industry. These lamps were intro-
duced in the early 1980's and are now
used in endoscopes in most major hospi-
tals worldwide, in high brightness projec-
tion display systems, and for a wide vari-
ety of other high performance applica-
tions.
The PE300BF and PE300BUV Cermax
lamps have an integrated ell parabolic
reflector, enabling high intensity, focused
output of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared
radiation. With their internal reflector and
rugged ceramic body construction,
Cermax lamps are the safest and most
compact alternative to conventional quartz
xenon lamps. This makes them ideal for
applications that require a high degree of
illumination control.
Current-regulated or power-regulated
power supplies with output ripples of less
than 5% are recommended. Single shot
ignition pulses are advised because radio
frequency starters may damage the lamps
internal reflector.
In addition to lamps, PerkinElmer
Optoelectronics manufactures Cermax
arc lamp power supplies, lamp holders,
OEM lighting systems, and fiber optic
light sources.
PerkinElmer welcomes inquiries about special lamps. We would be pleased to discuss the requirements of your application and the feasibility of
designing a lamp specifically suited to your needs.
For more information e-mail us at opto@perkinelmer.com or visit our web site at www.perkinelmer.com/opto.
All values are nominal; specifications subject to change without notice.
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USA:
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
44370 Christy St.
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 979-6500
Fax: (510) 687-1140
Toll Free: (800) 775-6786
Europe:
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics GmbH
Wenzel-Jaksch-Str. 31
65199 Wiesbaden
Germany
Phone: +49 611 492 0
Fax: +49 611 492 369
Asia:
PerkinElmer Optoelectronics
47 Ayer Rajah Crescent #06-12
Singapore 139947
Phone: +65 775 2022
Fax: +65 775 1008
Description
Power
Current
Operating Voltage
Operational Specifications
Output at Nominal Power
PE300BF and PE300BUV
Physical Specifications
Description Specification
Arc Gap .049 inch (1.24mm)
Reflector Geometry Parabolic Y2 = 0.5 X (inch)
Weight 132 grams
Window Diameter 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Focused Output at F/1.0 Lens
Description Visible Output Total Output*
6mm aperture 3130 Lumens 29 watts
8mm aperture 1410 Lumens 14 watts
* Nominal values at 300 watts after 2 hour burn-in.
F= UV Filtered Output/ UV = UV Enhanced Output
Description
Peak Intensity
Radiant Output*
UV Output*
IR Output*
Visible Output*
Color Temperature
Peak Instabilities
Beam Geometry**
*These values indicate total output in all directions.
Wavelengths = UV<390nm, IR>770nm, Visible 390nm to 770nm.
** Beam Geometry defined as half angle at 10% PTS after 01/100/1000 hours.
Notes
1.
Lamp must not be operated with window facing upwards within
45 of vertical.
2.
Seal temperature must not exceed 150 C.
3.
Current/power regulated power supplies and PerkinElmer lamp
housing units are recommended.
4.
Lamp must be operated within recommended current and power
range. Over powering may lead to arc instability, hard starting
and premature aging.
5.
Hot mirror assembly is available for IR filtering.
6.
CERMAX lamps are much safer lamps to use than their quartz
xenon arc lamp equivalents. However, caution must be practiced
when operating lamps because they are under high pressure,
require high voltage, reach temperatures up to 200 C, and their
IR and UV radiation can cause skin burns and eye damage.
Read hazard sheet included with each lamp shipment.
Dimensions
1.000
(25.4)
.165
(4.19)
6-32 UNC 2B X .156 DP
.250 (6.35)
.250 (6.35)
1.000
(25.4)
2 x .40
(10.2)
1.667
(42.34)
.035
(.899)
1.298 (32.96)
.066 (1.52)
.125 (3.18)
Y
X
Focal Point
Cathode
Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
PE300BUV
460x103 candelas
50 watts
6.6 watts
26.8 watts
4500 Lumens
5050 Kelvin
4%
5/6/7
PE300BF
515x103 candelas
50 watts
2.6 watts
28.8 watts
5000 Lumens
5600 Kelvin
4%
5/6/7
Range
180-320 watts
10-22 amps (DC)
13-16 volts (DC)
Nominal
300 watts
21 amps (DC)
14 volts (DC)
Ignition Voltage 23 kilovolts (recommended minimum)
Temperature 150 C (maximum)
Lifetime* 1000 hours (500 hour warranty)
* End of lamp life is defined as 50% of initial output.
Spectral Output
RELA
TIVE OUTPUT
F
UV
F + HOT MIRROR
WAVELENGTH (NM)
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
100
80
40
20
0
60
DS-156 Rev C 1101
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