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HID-Basic Semi-Parallel Economic ballasts for SON/CDM/MH lamps

Simple, robust magnetic ballast

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Description

The HID Basic Semi-Parallel ballast is an impregnated (HID standard) electromagnetic copper/iron ballast for use with an external ignitor for HID lamps.

Benefits

  • Limited volume of ballast coil; also lightweight

  • Simple installation and cabling

Features

  • Orthocyclic winding process

  • Ballasts equipped with screw terminal blocks as standard

  • Earthing-while-mounting facility (HID Standard ballasts)

Applications

For use with SON and HPI (PLUS) lamps in road, public, area and industry lighting, For use with MHN/CDM lamps in shop, lobby and city beautification applications, HID-Basic ballasts should be restricted to built-in situations where relative humidity is limited.

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