Xenon lamps from the LTI family of specialty discharge light sources lead the way in providing high-technology solutions to many markets. Whether for cinemas, video projection, or stage and studio applications, LTI’s xenon lamps are designed for use in the industry’s most technologically advanced equipment — they provide an almost perfect point source of light.

LTI’s xenon lamps are specifically designed for DC operation, bringing longer life, enhanced stability, and instant ignition to any application. Xenon lamps have a color temperature of approximately 6000 degrees K, which matches the spectral distribution of the sun. This is essentially "white" light, which remains constant throughout the life of the lamp. The high color representation index (CRI>9) ensures that color properties are constant throughout the life of the lamp.

The following information is intended to be a practical guide to give a basic overview of xenon lamps, from design to operating parameters to lamp behavior to care & handling. Common problems are discussed and solutions offered. With an understanding of this information, users will gain optimum performance from their xenon lamps.
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PHOTOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS

Luminous efficacy & luminous flux

Brilliance

Distribution of luminous intensity

Spectrum & color properties

XENON LAMP DESIGN

Bulb

Electrodes

Seal

Base

Ignition wire

Filling

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steady state operation

Current ripple

OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Lamp housings

SAFETY & HANDLING

Pressure

Brilliance

UV radiation

Ozone

Mechanical installation

Electrical connection

Cleaning lamps

OPERATING PARAMETERS

Burning position

Magnetic arc stabilization

Lamp rotation

Cooling

Current range

Operating cycle

BEHAVIOR & PERFORMANCE

Lamp life

Blackening

Arc instability

Ozone generation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Discolored endcap

Mushroomed cathode

Melted cathode

Uneven bulb darkening

Melted anode

Discolored bulb

Explosion

Current ripple

Quartz devitrification

Flicker

Unable to light