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Cermax
®
Xenon Arc Lamps
PE500DF and PE500DUV
CERMAX
®
XENON ARC LAMPS
Description
The Cermax® xenon arc lamp is an innova-
tive lamp design in the specialty lighting
industry. These lamps were introduced in
the early 1980’s and are now used in endo-
scopes in most major hospitals worldwide,
in high brightness projection display sys-
tems, and for a wide variety of other high
performance applications.
The PE500DF and PE500DUV Cermax®
lamps have an integrated 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.
Applications
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Medical and industrial fiber optic illu-
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minators
Machine vision
Infrared and visible spotlights/beacons
Spectroscopy
Microscopy
UV Curing
Video projection
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PE500DF and PE500DUV
Operational Specifications
Description
Power
Current
Operating Voltage
Ignition Voltage
Temperature
Lifetime*
Nominal
500 watts
27 amps (DC)
18.5 volts (DC)
150º C (maximum)
1000 hours (500 hour warranty)
Range
340-575 watts
20-32 amps (DC)
16-21 volts (DC)
Physical Specifications
Description
Arc Gap
Reflector Geometry
Weight
Window Diameter
Specification
.09 inch (2.28mm)
Parabolic Y2 = 0.8 X (inch)
664 grams
2 inch (50.8 mm)
35 kilovolts (recommended minimum)
Focused Output at F/1.0 Lens
Description
6mm aperture
8mm aperture
Visible Output
5200 Lumens
2300 Lumens
Total Output*
48 watts
22 watts
* End of lamp life is defined as 50% of initial output.
Output at Nominal Power
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**
PE500DF
24x105 candelas
112 watts
5.5 watts
65 watts
10500 Lumens
5600 Kelvin
4%
3º/4º/5º
PE500DUV
17x105 candelas
112 watts
11.5 watts
62 watts
9600 Lumens
5050 Kelvin
4%
3º/4º/5º
* Nominal values at 500 watts after 2 hour burn-in.
Notes
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lamp must not be operated with window facing upwards within
45º of vertical.
Seal temperature must not exceed 150º C.
Current/power regulated power supplies and PerkinElmer lamp
housing units are recommended.
Lamp must be operated within recommended current and power
range. Over powering may lead to arc instability, hard starting
and premature aging.
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 200º C, and their
IR and UV radiation can cause skin burns and eye damage.
Read hazard sheet included with each lamp shipment.
*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.
5.
Dimensions
2.00 (50.8)
.04 (1.02)
.250 (6.35)
2.00 (50.8)
Spectral Output
F
UV
F + HOT MIRROR
.22
(5.59)
100
8-32 UNC 2B x .25 DP
3 Holes EQ SP on A
1.60 (40.64) BC
2.592 (65.84)
RELATIVE OUTPUT
2 x .60 (15.2)
.273 (6.93)
2.858
(72.59)
.066 (1.52)
80
60
.20 (5.08)
40
Y
X
20
Focal Point
Cathode
Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
0
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
WAVELENGTH (NM)
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.
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
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