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All H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge) components sold on this site are strictly regulated for the following purposes only:
- OEM automotive replacement
- Off-road, show and track automotive use
- Consumer & commercial illumination (indoor or outdoor)
- Horticulture (freshwater & brackish plants)
- Aquaristic (macro-algae & coral reef)
- Laboratory / educational research
- Medical, dental & other professional applications
Our components can replace any compatible OEM HID component as needed. This includes but not limited to: ballast, ignitors, wire harness and P32d2-based OEM HID capsules (a.k.a. D2S & D2R HID capsules). We now also carry D1R/S & D4R/S components.
HID Ballast:
1. Introduction
Our patented, enhanced and more superior 2008 version HID ballast provides high quality and high performance at a very competitive price. The ballast ignites & sustains the arc at the power of 35W (±1W). It has the best compatibility to aftermarket HID capsules because of its current-control strategy and ignition method. Its reinforced protection mode also guarantees maximum safety. It is compatible with D2S, D2R HID capsules.
- Microprocessor-controlled lamp power
- Electronic ballast for 35W xenon capsules
- Operating ambient temperature: -40~105° Celcius
- Radiated and conducted emission meet CISPR D/Class 3
- Passed all of relevant environmental tests including CE, E4, DOT (pending)
New for mid-2008!
Our ballast now includes the Warning Canceller feature: For certain cars (in particular Volvo, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Chevrolet, etc.) with warning alarm system, a warning message may show post installation. Our new feature will prevent this from happening. It's also applicable for CAN-bus cars.
| Items |
Specifications |
Conditions |
| Efficiency |
> 85%
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13.5V nominal input voltage
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| Starting Input Voltage |
9~16V
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± 0.5V
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| Operating Input Voltage |
7~21V
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± 0.5V
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| Nominal Input Current |
3A
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13.5V nominal input voltage
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| Maximum Input Current |
< 15A
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| Nominal Lamp Voltage |
85V
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| Open Circuit Voltage |
400V
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| Ignition Lamp Voltage |
23kV
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± 3kV
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| Inverter Frequency |
400Hz
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± 0.5Hz
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| Ripple Voltage |
< 5V
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| Lamp-Open Circuit Operation |
Shutdown Mode
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| Lamp-Short Circuit Operation |
Shutdown Mode
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| Light Stabilzation Time |
1 min
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The following comparison table shows the unique advantages of our ballast over Osram's & Hella's.
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S |
Osram |
Hella |
| Open Circuit Protection |
Intelligent ignition( 1 )
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50 times ignitions( 2 )
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4 times ignitions
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| Lamp Socket Short |
Protection
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-
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Protection
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| Aged Lamp Manipulation |
Protection
(VLAMP > 150V)
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No protection( 3 )
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No protection( 4 )
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| Production |
Yes
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No
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Yes
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| Molding |
Yes
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Yes
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No( 5 )
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| Compatibility w/ Asian Capsules |
Excellent( 6 )
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Bad
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Good
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| EMI Noise |
Excellent( 7 )
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Good
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Good
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| (1) Breakdown or empty socket: only 1 time ignition to protect operator and vehicle. Aged lamp: 3 times ignitions. |
| (2) Multiple ignitions shorten capsule lifespan. |
| (3) Aged lamp with > 110V lamp voltage may not be lit due to constant power control. |
| (4) Although aged lamp may be lit, the ballast may overheat & be damaged permanently due to constant current control. |
| (5) The ballast may not be water-proof. |
| (6) Ballast compatibility has been tested with '01 OEM capsules (Philips, Osram, GE, Matsushita) and six '03 Japanese & Korean capsules. |
| (7) High voltage shielded cable is used. |
| NOTE: Hella does not use shielded cable since noise filter is included in D2 lamp socket. But D2 lamp socket may be removed in aftermarket kits resulting in abnormal symptoms. EMI test results are available. |
2. Functional Requirements
This ballast operates in 3 different modes:
- Power Off Stand-by Mode: When the input voltage drops below the Minimum Operating Voltage or over the Maximum Operating Voltage, the ballast immediately goes to this mode. Otherwise, the ballast starts in the following Running Mode.
- Running Mode: When the ballast operates in this mode, it regulates the open circuit voltage and raises the input voltage of the ignitor. When the capsule is started, the ballast controls the light output according to the SAE J2009 or EC reg No. 99 specification by controlling the lamp power. The output current is also controlled between the Maximum current and Minimum current.
- Safety Shutdown Mode: When the ballast detects faulty condition, it goes into this mode and powers itself off. Faulty conditions occur when the lamp voltage exceeds the normal range. Ballast can be reset by being powered off and then on automatically.
3. Testing
Our ballast has undergone the most extensive testing in the industry: Testing (short duration, long duration, life) / EMC (radiated emission) / Conducted Emission / Radiated Immunity / Conducted Susceptibility / Thermal (and humidity cycling) / Thermal Cycling / Thermal Shock / High & Low Temperature Exposure / Mechanical (vibration, shock, water jet, dust).
4. Conclusion
Our patented ballast design separates the input voltage of the ignitor from DC link voltage using auxiliary winding, which results in the use of a lower voltage rating power devices for HID capsules ballast system when compared with conventional system. For the efficiency improvement and noise reduction, our ballast controller regulates the switching frequency to operate in CRM using MCU. The light output response meets the light output specification (SAE J2009 & EC Reg.No 99) with over 85% efficiency.
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