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TECHNICAL MANUAL
Product Range Summary
This Technical Manual is aimed at luminaire designers, users and

specifiers of lighting for commercial and industrial applications. The
choice of High Pressure lamps and the applications for which they are
suited are many and varied and can include industrial outdoor, road
lighting, commercial horticulture, outdoor amenity and also floodlight-
ing applications for security and sport.
High Pressure Sodium (SHP) lamps are powerful gas discharge lamps
characterised by the emission of a broad spectrum of golden-white light
of excellent quality. Where such quality requirements combine with the
need for operating economy particularly in industrial or outdoor applica-
tions i.e. the highest efficacy (lumens/Watt) then SHP represents the
best choice.
Sylvania, TwinArc and EcoArc are brands of SLI Inc. Sylvania Lighting
International Incorporated is a publicly quoted company on the New
York Stock Exchange. Over 5000 people are employed world wide.
TwinArc is the generic brand name for the dual arctube range of SHP
lamps and EcoArc is the brand name used for the Mercury retrofit ranges.
From the late 1940’s the forerunner of the SHP, the ubiquitous Low
Pressure sodium lamp, had revolutionised Road lighting across Eu-
rope. High Pressure Sodium lamps (Sylvania designation ‘SHP’) - which
are also popularly known as SON or HPS were first introduced in the
1960’s after the development of new arc tube making materials earlier
in the 1950’s. The availability of a high temperature resistant, translu-
cent material - PCA -polycrystalline alumina (sintered aluminium oxide)
- for SHP arc tube design and manufacture - meant that lamp operating
temperatures and pressures could be safely increased and more light
obtained from smaller and more powerful sources than Low Pressure
Sodium. This brochure includes principally the European and also the
US range of SHP lamps.
HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS FEBRUARY 1999
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High Pressure Sodium lamps are widely used in road lighting and in
many interior and exterior industrial applications. This combination of
powerful output, high quality light and small bulb size offers the oppor-
tunity to use relatively small luminaires, wider lateral spacings and im-
proved user visibility, all together providing a more cost effective and
efficient lighting system.
Spectral Power Distribution of SHP Standard
Relative Energy (%)

100
Tc 2050K
Ra 20
75
50
Eye Sensitivity Curve

25
0
400 500 600 700
Wavelength in nanometers
FEBRUARY 1999 HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS
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Choosing a Lamp
Key considerations will be:

Light output - which ranges between 3300 lumens (50W) and 130000
lumens (1000W)
Life - up to 55000 hours average from the SHP TwinArc range
Lumen maintenance - up to 92% at 10000 hours from the SHP Super
range
The cost of maintenance intervention is the most significant owner-
ship cost of a lighting installation and exceeds the cost of replacement
lamps. Maintenance will be required either to rectify lamp outages or
when the installation’s lux performance falls below the design service
value. The more costly and difficult the intervention the more products
such as SHP Super or long life double arc tube SHP Twin Arc should
be considered.
The requirement for disposal of spent lamps in an eco-friendly man-
ner is becoming increasingly important for lamps used in the public
lighting sector. Conventional High Pressure Sodium lamps contain some
Mercury but Sylvania’s SHP Mercury Free contains none. SPX EcoArc
lamps, replacing HSL Mercury types in situ without gear modification,
contain one tenth the amount in conventional SHP. Where local dis-
posal regulations are stringent, Sylvania’s EcoArc or Mercury Free
High Pressure Sodium lamp programme offers unique choices.
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The Range
SHP STANDARD
Available from ratings of 50W and 3300 lumens
up to 1000W and 130000 lumens and in clear
tubular or dispersive coated elliptical versions
(50 to 400W), these types are the most wide-
spread in general roadlighting or industrial use.
They represent a useful compromise between
life, lumen maintenance, light quality and cost
where neither maintenance nor disposal are
major issues.
SHP SUPER
Available in ratings from 35W and 1800 lumens
up to 600W and 85000 lumens and in clear tu-
bular or dispersive coated elliptical versions
(35 to 400W), these increased performance,
premium quality lamps are used in demanding
installations where long, reliable life and lumen
maintenance characteristics can significantly
extend the maintenance and replacement cy-
cle and reduce cost. SHP Super lamps need
no special control gear and can replace SHP
Standard in modern luminaires which are fitted
with SIP (Super- imposed pulse) ignitors.
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SHP TWINARC AND STANDBY

The first SHP type ever to be constructed with
two closely spaced parallel arc tubes placed in
the main axis of the lamp and contained in the
same outer jacket. These lamps, featuring ‘Su-
per’ arc tube technology, offer two main advan-
tages. In the case that there is a short mains
supply interruption, the previously non-operat-
ing arc tube is immediately available to restore
light within one minute and avoids potentially
dangerous ‘blackouts’ of up to 5 minutes dura-
tion. In the case where an extended life is re-
quired, since each arc tube over life receives
equal usage, almost double the life of single
arc tube lamps can be obtained. STANDBY
variants are suitable for older installations not
fitted with SIP ignitors (see page 11).
SPX ECOARC and SHX

SHX Mercury retrofit plug-in High Pressure
Sodium lamps were introduced in 1977 to
provide a simple and inexpensive upgrade for
HSL Mercury lamps, offering up to 50% more
light with a modest reduction in lamp power.
The newest addition to the SHP range,
SPX EcoArc lamps operate in luminaires origi-
nally designed for Mercury Vapour lamps giv-
ing 30 - 50% more light and saving up to 25%
energy cost, without any modification of the
control gear.
A 98W EcoArc replaces a 125W Mercury lamp

A 190W EcoArc replaces a 250W Mercury lamp
A 295W Eco Arc replaces a 400W Mercury lamp
Other important features include:
- The elimination of annoying end of life
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cycling effects.
- Reduced mercury content, by 90% compared
to standard SHP.
- Lower ballast currents, important in
luminaires which have already seen some
years of service, which will prolong ballast
life.
Using EcoArc lamps allows for the easy upgrade
of older Mercury installations without changing
the luminiare.
SHP MERCURY FREE
The small amount of mercury that is present in

SHP Standard, Super, TwinArc and SPX EcoArc
lamps is a useful and inexpensive material
which stabilises the electrical characteristics of
the lamp, providing reliability through life. Where
the disposal of Mercury-containing lamps is re-
stricted by local regulations, Sylvania's SHP
Mercury Free offers a unique and simple an-
swer. The lamp is stabilised by a much in-
creased pressure of Xenon fill gas in the arc
tube, which not only results in a slightly im-
proved light colour but also offers similarly en-
hanced life and lumen maintenance character-
istics as the SHP Super range.
SHP-TS GROLUX
A new Super tubular 400W lamp with a very
high light output of 58,000 lumens and an im-
proved spectral distribution in the blue which is
particularly useful in improving crop yields for
professional plant growers, both for flowering
plants and vegetables.
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Principles of Operation
High Pressure Sodium lamps are high efficacy, long-lived gas discharge
lamps which emit a golden-white light. Although evolved from Low Pres-
sure Sodium lamps their shape, size, method of ballasting and starting
have much in common with Metal Halide. The Britelux range of Metal
halide lamps, for example, is designed to be operated on SHP control
gear.
Voltage-current ratio during lamp starting
Voltage-Current discharge characteristics

Volts
800
Townsend effect
600 Corona
400 Normal glow
Random
200
bursts
Arc
10 -13 10 -11 10 -9 10 -7 10 -5 10 -3 10 -1 10 Amps

Current
The above diagram illustrates the V/I (voltage to current) relationship of

a typical HID lamp ballasted by a choke ignitor circuit. A suitable ballast
must always be used with any High Pressure Sodium lamp.
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Two main points are of some interest:

1. The process of electron generation in the arc tube after starting is
known as the Townsend avalanche. Without the connection of a ballast
the lamp current would theoretically continue to increase exponentially,
therefore the correct ballast must always be connected as marked on
its label.
2. A high voltage is required initially to break down the starting gas in
the arc tube and bring the lamp through the glow-to-arc transition in
order to provide a short switch-on time. The device that achieves this is
called the starter or ignitor and may be an electro-mechanical device or
all solid state electronics. These devices are dealt with in detail on page
25, but it is useful at this stage to list the most common types:
• Glo-starter incorporated (mounted inside the lamp outer jacket) -
useful in lamps of 70W rating or below - providing reliable and inex-
pensive starting.
• Solid state incorporated (also mounted inside the lamp outer jacket
or in the base) - as in EcoArc, for example, to ensure reliable starting
over a whole range of ratings and where, as for Mercury circuits,
there is no starter present in the existing external circuit.
• Solid state external - SIP type (Super-imposed pulse) - the most
useful and effective device fitted to the external circuit which en-
sures reliable starting under a wide range of application conditions.
• Solid state external - Impulse type - a simpler and less expensive
device not generally suited to ‘Super’ versions of SHP, Twin Arc or
Mercury free lamps.
• Hybrid external - a combination of a glo-starter and solid state fitted
to the external circuit and little used in modern systems.
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Construction
The arc tube is the key element in the construction of the SHP lamp.
Hot sodium vapour, present in the arc tube during normal operation, is
highly reactive. Only high purity translucent materials such as PCA are
capable of containing the discharge over a long service life. Through
life the sodium in the arc tube has a tendency to migrate from around
the arc tube seals or to react with the electrode assembly. Great care is
taken in the process to ensure that migration or reactive absorption of
the sodium is minimised and that a long service life and high lumen
output is preserved, which characterises the SLI commitment to quality
and performance.
arc tube support

to withstand shocks sodium arc tube
and vibrations designed for
interchangeability of
ovoid coated mercury lamps
or outer bulb
tubular clear
bi metal
starting coil to ensure
a perfect starting
starting aid for an behaviour on mercury
optimal starting ballasts without
behaviour ignitor
sintered arc tube with

high pressure xenon
fill for a long life and
high efficiency bi metal switch
gettering to maintain
clean outer jacket
vacuum
nickel plated
E27 (E26) or E40
(E39) base to ensure
easy removal after
years of use (for US
types)
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Outer jacket :
European range of 50 and 70W elliptical types: rugged soda lime glass..
US range: thermal shock resistant lead borosilicate (hard) glass.
All other types: Lead borosilicate glass, which is resistant to high tem-
peratures and designed to resist thermal shock and mechanical dam-
age. SHP lamps have no outer jacket gas fill and are high vacuum
types. Some types are fitted with a chemical button called a ‘getter’
which reacts with any small amounts of air or water vapour left by the
pumping and sealing process which serves to maintain the vacuum
purity through life. Sylvania has improved this process to the extent that
a flashed-film getter is not required in certain types. In order to provide
a good visual indication of the vacuum quality a ‘blue spot’ of oxygen-
sensitive material is then used (in the past in chemical flashbulb manu-
facture). As long as the dot has the correct blue colour, all is well.
Internal Powder coating:
E27/(E26) and E40/(E39) elliptical bulb lamps are provided with an evenly
applied high transmission internal coating whose principal function is to
reduce disability glare and improve the user’s visual acuity where the
lamp is viewed directly, or where the luminaire optical system particu-
larly requires a large luminous ‘area’ for the required flux distribution.
Starting aids:
Unless specifically mentioned in the relevant data sheet, assume an
external electronic ignitor is required in the operating circuit.
SHP Super lamps are additionally fitted with internal starting enhancers
to enable rapid and reliable starting. These can be identified as straight
molybdenum wires mounted alongside the PCA arc tube outer surface
on a pair of bi-metals. After the lamp starts the bi-metals move the
starting aid away from the arc tube, prolonging service life.
Caps:
Nickel plated brass for corrosion protection through life. All E40 and
(E39) types feature a metal-to-glass thread mould and a neck solder
lock to provide at least 5Nm torque resistance to ensure good contact-
making with the lampholder and to resist any chance of loosening
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during life due to local installation vibration. E27/(E26) lamps are ce-
mented to withstand 3 Nm of torque. A high temperature solder is used
to secure the centre contact electrical connections, for improved reli-
ability.
Arc Tube:
The polycrystalline alumina (PCA)
PCA discharge
arc tube is the most critical part of tube
the lamp. The following is a sum-
mary of the principal components
Double winded coil
and their purpose: coated with emitter
material
Electrodes:
Double-wound tungsten coil with a
low evaporation rate at high oper-
ating temperatures ensuring a long
life.
Emitter material: Melting glass
Coats the electrodes so that the

current flows easily into the gas Niobium tube
vapour discharge. Electrode life is
extended and rapid starting is en-
sured.
Electrode mounts:
The Niobium tube provides a hermetic seal in to the PCA material and
has the same thermal expansion characteristics, which guarantees a
perfect seal at all operating temperatures. The electrode assembly (see
diagram) is then sealed with a special glass to the PCA tube.
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Chemical Constituents: The arc tube contains an inert gas, typically

Xenon, which acts as a starting gas and thermally insulates the dis-
charge in order to provide a high lumen output. The Xenon fill pressure
can be 30 torr (760 torr = 1 standard atmosphere) for standard lamps or
300 torr for all Super based increased lumen output lamps. This higher
Xenon pressure gives a 15% increase in efficacy (lumens/watt) and a
longer service life but the use of a solid state SIP ignitor is essential.
Sodium/Mercury Amalgam:
A small amount of sodium dissolved in mercury with 12 - 25% sodium
composition by weight depending on the type of lamp (excepting SHP
Mercury Free which contains no Mercury but an increased Xenon pres-
sure).
SPX EcoArc types contain only 10% of the total amalgam weight of
standard SHP. The purpose of the mercury is to provide suitable lamp
electrical characteristics, acting as a buffer, and the sodium is the light-
generating element in the gas discharge.
Arc Tube Mounts:
The arc tube is supported by welded nickel plated steel rods which
avoids any high temperature corrosion, provides a long lamp life and is
very resistant to vibration or shock.
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Applications and Target Markets
The principal advantages of High Pressure Sodium lamps are:

1. The arc tube is very compact, which results in highly efficient luminaire
optical efficiencies.
2. The combination of lumen maintenance and service life are
unequalled in its light quality category. (For SHP TwinArc lamps, the
availability of the second arc tube through life allows average serv-
ice lives of up to 55000 hours).
3. Luminaire designs can be cost effective being only slightly more ex-
pensive than for Mercury Vapour or equal to Metal Halide lamps of
the same rating, but with significantly higher light output.
4. A Grolux plant growth variant is available (400W) with a high photo-
synthesis output and long life.
Applications Target Markets
Outdoor:
Roadlighting - all road categories Public lighting authorities
Lighting maintenance
contractors
Storage yards Industrial users
Docks Electrical contractors
Monuments and listed Public lighting authorities
public buildings
Airports and Military installations Maintenance and installation
design units
Indoor:
Workshops and Warehouses Industrial users
Electrical contractors
Greenhouses Horticultural product
distributors
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Relative Features and Benefits of SHP lamps
Features Benefits
1. Efficacy of 70 - 130 lm/W High efficacy lowers power

costs, especially for SHP Supers,
for a greater lux level.
2. Colour Tc: 2050 - 2200K Golden, pleasant light produced at

frequencies close to the optimum
sensitivity of the human eye pro-
duces optimum seeing conditions.
3. Ra 25 (Class 4) Good for most outdoor uses and

some Industrial Indoor applica-
tions, e.g., Workshops and ware
houses.
4. No Mercury content Eco-friendly and low cost end of

with SHP Mercury Free life disposal.
5. SPX EcoArc and SHX replaces Easy, low cost upgrade to

Mercury HSL simply and SHP benefits as no new lum-
easily inaires are required.
6. Full range of power ratings All SHP benefits from a full and
from 35W to 1000W flexible range available to small
and large installations, irrespective
of lux level or mounting position
requirements.
7. SHP Twin Arc and Standby

Extended life of up to 55,000h A significant reduction in lamp
(400W) and instant restart change labour costs, particularly
after a momentary electrical at difficult sites and improved
supply failure, with full light safety in the event of a mains
output in one minute failure, possibly avoiding an unwel-
come and expensive accident.
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Product Range and ILCOS Codes

(European Range)
Product Description ILCOS CODE

Product Code
Unless otherwise stated, lamps are elliptical, coated versions

Notes: “T” versions are clear tubular
“S” versions are high-output Supers
SHP MERCURY FREE

20990 SHP-TS 70W MF ST-70/22/4-H90/E-E27-39/156 NOHg
20991 SHP-S 70W MF SE-70/22/4-H90/E-E27-72/165 NOHg
SHP TWINARC
20712 SHP-TS 50W TWINARC STT-50/20/4-H85/E-E27-39/156
20717 SHP-S 50W TWINARC SET-50/20/4-H85/E-E27-72/165
20744 SHP-S 400W TWINARC SET-400/20/4-H100/E-E40-122
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Product Code
SHP STANDBY
20700 SHP 70W SBY SE-70/20/4-H90/E-E27-72/165 SBY
20695 SHP-T 70W SBY ST-70/20/2-H90/E-E27-39/165 SBY
20699 SHP 100W SBY SE-100/20/4-H100-E-E40-76/186 SBY
20696 SHP-T 100W SBY ST-100/20/4-H100-E-E40-48/211 SBY
SPX ECOARC
20800 SPX ECOARC 98W SE-98/20/4-H-155/E-E27-76/178
20801 SPX ECOARC 190W SE-190/20/4-H160/E-E40-91/227
20802 SPX ECOARC 295W SE-295/20/4-H295/E-E40-122/292
SHX
20560 SHX 110W SE-110/20/4-H115-E-E40-178/76
20448 SHX 210W SE-210/20/4-H117-E-E40-227/91
20490 SHX 350W SE-350/20/4-H117-E-E40-292/122
SHP - Internal starter
20552 SHP50/CL/I SC-50/20/4-H85/I-E27-72/165
20550 SHP50/CO/I SE-50/20/4-H85/I-E27-72/165
20553 SHP70/CL/I SC-70/20/4-H90/I-E27-72/165
20551 SHP70/CO/I SE-70/20/4-H90/I-E27-72/165
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Product Code
SHP-S and SHP-TS SUPER

20687 SHP-TS 50W E27 ST-50/20/4-H85/E-E27-39/156
20688 SHP-S 50W E27 SE-50/20/4-H85/E-E27-72/165
20678 SHP-TS 70W E27 ST-70/20/4-H90/E-E27-39/156
20690 SHP-S 70W E27 SE-70/20/4-H90/E-E27-72/165
20686 SHP-TS 100W E27 ST-100/20/4-H100/E-E40-48/211
20563 SHP-S 100W E27 SE-100/20/4-H100/E-E27-76/186
20692 SHP-S 100W E40 SE-100/20/4-H100/E-E40-76/186
20685 SHP-TS 150W ST-150/20/4-H100/E-E40-48/211
20693 SHP-S 150W SE-150/20/4-H100/E-E40-76/186
20713 SHP-TS 250W ST-250/20/4-H100/E-E40-48/260
20715 SHP-S 250W SE-250/20/4-H100/E-E40-91/227
20714 SHP-TS 400W ST-400/20/4-H105/E-E40-48/292
20716 SHP-S 400W SE-400/20/4-H100/E-E40-122/292
20805 SHP-TS 600 ST-600/20/4/-H100/E-E40-48/292
SHP and SHP-T STANDARD
20480 SHP-T 150 ST-150/20/4-H100/E-E40-48/211
20479 SHP 150 SE-150/20/4-H100/E-E40-76/186
20482 SHP-T 250 ST-250/20/4-H100/E-E40-48/260
20481 SHP 250 SE-250/20/4-H100/E-E40-91/227
20485 SHP-T 400 ST-400/20/4-H105/E-E40-48/292
20484 SHP 400 SE-400/20/4-H100/E-E40-122/292
20504 SHP-T 1000 ST-1000/20/4-H100/E-E40-67/382
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Product Range and NAED Codes

(US Range)
Vendor ID No: DCI UPC
502 0002 HPS 50/E/MOG

502 0003 HPS 70/E/MOG
502 0004 HPS100/E/MOG
502 0005 HPS 150/55/E/MOG
502 0007 HPS 50/D/MOG
502 0008 HPS 70/D/MOG
502 0009 HPS 100/D/MOG
502 0010 HPS 150/55/D/MOG
502 0050 HPS 250/T/MOG
502 0051 HPS 400/T/MOG
502 0101 HPS 35/E/MED
502 0102 HPS 50/E/MED
502 0103 HPS 70/E/MED
502 0104 HPS 100/E/MED
502 0105 HPS 150/55/E/MED
502 0106 HPS 35/D/MED
502 0107 HPS 50/D/MED
502 0108 HPS 70/D/MED
502 0109 HPS 100/D/MED
502 0110 HPS 150/55/D/MED
502 0111 HPS 150/100/E/MOG
502 0052 HPS 250/D/MOG
502 0053 HPS 400/D/MOG
502 0200 HPS 1000/T/MOG
502 0201 HPS 200/T/MOG
502 0202 HPS 310/T/MOG
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Compliance with Standards: EN’s and IEC’s
Notes and definitions:

CENELEC: The European Union standards-setting body which pub-
lishes directives and standards relating to the safety and performance
of electrical products and which are incorporated into relevant EU mem-
ber state standards, laws or regulations.
Low Voltage Directive: A set of EU regulations concerning electrical
safety and the harmonisation and adoption of standards.
EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility standard: Ensures that certain elec-
trical products do not cause interference with the operation of other
devices.
EN: European Norm - originally an IEC until accepted by CENELEC.
IEC’s: International Electrotechnical Standards: Industry standards
normally becoming EN’s, which may include both US and European
lamps.
CE mark: applied to the lamp packaging materials or the lamp and is
evidence that the manufacturer claims to meet all relevant EU stand-
ards.
Sylvania High Pressure Sodium lamps comply with the relevant require-
ments of the following IEC’s/EN’s unless otherwise stated:
- IEC 61-1 Lamp caps
- IEC 662 High Pressure Sodium lamps
- IEC 923 Ballasts for HID lamps
- IEC 927 Ignitors (including RF emissions)
- IEC 410 QA Inspection Plan
- CE marking
Note: Where relevant, US types will conform to the appropriate ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) specification.
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Lamp Data (Electrical)
Product Description
Product Code
Note: The electrical values listed below are typical for all lamps of a similar power rating
Lamp Voltage Lamp Current Power PFC Value

(V) Volt (I) Ampere (W) Watt Mfd
European Range (50Hz)

SHP-TS 50W E27 85 0.76 50 8
SHP-TS 70W E27 90 0.98 70 10
SHP-S 100W E40 100 1.20 100 12
SHP-TS 150W 100 1.80 150 20
SHP-TS 250W 100 2.90 255 40
SHP-S 400W E40 105 4.45 408 45
SHP-TS 400W 100 4.60 400 45
SHP-TS 600 100 6.20 600 60
SHP-T 1000 100 10.60 960 100
SPX ECOARC 98W 155 0.80 98 10

SPX ECOARC 190W 160 1.50 190 18
SPX ECOARC 295W 165 2.30 300 25
V I W
US Range
HPS 35/E/MED 52 0.83 35
HPS 50/E/MED 52 1.18 50
HPS 70/E/MED 52 1.60 70
HPS 100/E/MED 55 2.10 100
HPS 150/55/E/MED 55 3.20 150
HPS 150/100/E/MOG 100 1.8 150
HPS 250/D/MOG 100 3.00 250
HPS 400/D/MOG 100 4.60 400
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Run-up Conditions (220/240 Volt - 380/440 Volt Systems)
During the first 1.5 - 2 minutes after switch on, up to +40% more current
is drawn from the supply until the lamp stabilises. Accordingly the
following minimum fuse ratings should be used, per lamp:
70 - 100W: 2.5A
150W: 4.0A
250W: 10.0A
400W: 10.0A
1000W: 15.0A
2000W 220/240V: 25.0A
2000W 380/440V: 25.0A
Fuse ratings for multiple lamp circuits:
The fuse rating in amperes below should be used for multiple configurations (up to 6 lamps)
run from a single mains supply feed
Number of lamps per circuit
TYPE 1 2 3 4 5 6
SHP 70W 4A 4A 4A 4A 6A 6A
SHP 100+150W 4A 4A 6A 10A 10A 10A
SHP 250W 10A 16A 16A 20A 20A 20A
SHP 400W 16A 20A 20A 25A 25A 25A

SHP 1000W 20A 25A 35A 40A 50A 63A
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Line Voltage Variation and Lamp Performance

The following graph illustrates the behaviour of medium wattage
High Pressure Sodium lamps when the line voltage varies:
High pressure sodium

140
120 Ila
100
% Final Value
Ila = lamp current

80 Pla = lamp power
60 Vla = lamp voltage
Pla Øla = lamp output

40
20 Vla
Øla
0
0 2 4 6
Time from striking (minutes)
High pressure sodium

130
120
110
% Final Value
Ila = lamp current

100 Ila Pla = lamp power
90 Vla = lamp voltage

Øla = lamp output
Vla
80
Pla
70
Øla
60
85 90 90 100 105 110
Mains Voltage %
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Three-Phase Systems (European Range)
With the exception of the 1000W SHP and SHP-T, all other lamps are
normally operated on single phase 220V-240V 50Hz supplies
(in Europe) or 100V-120V 60Hz (US standard) mains supplies. Cross
phase operation with a supply voltage of 380/440V (Europe) or 277V
(US standard) can be used for the types mentioned above using appro-
priate ballasts, but then care should be taken to ensure that the watt-
age loading on each phase is precisely balanced. A different ignitor to
the single phase type may be needed. Circuit breakers should be
arranged to disconnect all three phases in the case of a lamp or luminaire
extinguishing. The neutral line should always be connected according
to the ballast manufacturer’s instructions.
Multi-tapped Ballasts (European Range)
Check the ballast marking to ensure that the correct voltage type corre-
sponding to the electricity supply provided is being used. Many manu-
facturers offer multi-tapped types where a choice of input line voltage is
available to suit local conditions. In order to ensure the rated light out-
put is obtained from the lamp it is recommended that tapped ballasts be
used, properly matched to the supply voltage. All ballasts should oper-
ate a lamp stably at minus 8% of the rated line voltage on the tap
chosen.
Use of Ignitors
SHP Low wattage Self-starting types (European Range)

Only the SHP70/**/I series of lamps SHX and the SPX EcoArc lamps
(see the listing on page 19) need no external ignitor. These lamps are
constructed containing a long-life internally mounted starter which will
last the life of the lamp. This enables a minimum configuration of
control gear, a ballast and PFC capacitor to be used, enabling highly
cost effective designs, particularly for small area floodlights and
amenity luminaries.
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External Ignitor Lamps - general

Care is needed in choosing or specifying an ignitor for High Pressure
Sodium lamps.Any type that has been designed around the high-output
SHP SUPER 'S' 300 torr Xenon arc tube fill pressure technology uses
only the SIP type. The higher fill pressure requires a resonating triple-
pulse high voltage train applied to the lamp on each 50 Hz half-cycle
during starting as shown in the diagram on page 26.
Sylvania recommends the use of solid state electronic types of the
'Impulse' or 'SIP' Superimposed pulse type, depending upon the lamp
type to be operated.
Impulse Type
These ignitors are generally of the high pulse width, single pulse type,
operating sometimes only once per 50Hz cycle. Their use is only rec-
ommended for the SHP STANDARD series since if used on SHP
SUPERs, TwinArc or Mercury Free, hard or difficult starting will occur in
later life.
SIP Type (preferred)

All SHP High Pressure Sodium lamps benefit in terms of starting
reliability during life from the SIP starting voltage pulse configuration.
In case of doubt select an SIP ignitor to avoid any unconsidered
problems.
End of life: When a lamp fails certain impulse ignitors will pulse the
lamp continously. SIP solid state electronic ignitors can be designed to
self-disconnect from the circuit after a precise time has elapsed, until
the electrical supply is reset. In terms of safety, the latter type is to be
preferred.
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The SIP ignitor operation has the following properties:

1. It does not need to use the ballast as a pulse transformer and there-
fore stresses the ballast less.
2. A 3.5 to 4.5kV* 2 microsecond width triple pulse train is superim-
posed on the ballast open circuit voltage during starting at very pre-
cise points in each 50Hz half cycle which most favours reliable lamp
starting. A typical pulse profile is shown below.
Vpk max = 4,5kv
V (volt)
t (msec)
In order to achieve the performance described above the ignitor re-

mains in series with the ballast and lamp after starting and must be of
the correct current rating. Check the ignitor manufacturer’s label if in
doubt. The diagram below illustrates a typical SIP set up:
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Lampholder Specification
A standard E27 lampholder (as used for High Pressure Sodium SHP 50
and 70W lamps) is rated for a maximum peak pulse of 2.5kVpk (500V
DC rated). Generally a porcelain or temperature resistant GRP lamp
holder will be used to ensure limit temperatures are not exceeded.
The E40 lampholder (for 100W -1000W types) is rated for a peak ignitor
pulse of 5.0kVpk. Choose a lampholder that complies with the relevant
safety standard.
US lamps use E26 (medium base) and E39 (mogul base) sockets, which
should be UL listed.
Power Factor Correction
Choke-ignitor circuits without power factor correction will yield a low

lagging power factor of between 0.3 and 0.5. This means that only
30-50% of the current drawn from the supply is effective in powering
the lamp and is therefore considered undesirable by power supply com-
panies. In most larger commercial or industrial installations the power
supply company will financially penalize a consumer where power
factor actual values fall below 0.85. Although it is possible to install bulk
power factor correction at the mains supply panel it is usual to correct
the power factor in each luminaire installed. The conventional method
is to add a power factor correction capacitor to the luminaire which is
connected across the incoming line terminals. The value of the capaci-
tor required is stated for convenience in the relevant data sheet for the
lamp concerned and is also summarised on page 21 above
- ‘ Electrical Data’.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (Europe)
It is necessary to comply with EMC regulations concerning conducted

RF emissions. Ballasts and ignitors should comply with IEC 923 and
927 and it is strongly recommended that EMC testing is performed on
the luminaire by a competent test house to ensure compliance.
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Lamp Testing
If a lamp or its luminaire are suspected as defective consult the section

“Troubleshooting” below. For design, photometric or construction test
purposes the following points should be observed:
1. Refer to the relevant IEC’s or EN’s listed above, which contain de-
tailed required procedures.
2. Light output (luminous flux) measurements must be made in a 1.5m
diameter Ulbricht sphere on lamps aged 100h, in a 25C ambient
temperature on an appropriate reference ballast at +/-0.5% of the
nominal line voltage. Take care to observe any burning position limi-
tations. Burn the lamp for at least 15 minutes in the sphere and do
not move it before measurement.
3. True RMS electrical instruments (CCF capability 2.5) should be used
and only switched in after the ignitor has started the lamp and ceased
operating in order to avoid the c.5.0 kV pulses affecting the
instruments.
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Critical Temperatures
T1
T2
SHP lamps have two limit temperatures to be observed. Each limit must
be considered as a ‘worst case maximum’ in situ in the luminaire
having paid due regard to the maximum ambient temperature in the
installation and +10% line voltage.
Measuring Maximum temperature

point (Celsius)
T1 - Base type E27 (150W or lower) 210

E40 (above 150W) 250
T2 - Bulb (150W or lower) 310
(above 150W) 400
Burning Position Recommendations

All High Pressure Sodium lamps are rated as universal burning and
may be burned in any position.
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Lumen Output Selection

(European Range)
Code Description Lumen Output
SHP-S and SHP-TS SUPER

20687 SHP-TS 50W E27 4000
20688 SHP-S 50W E27 3600
20678 SHP-TS 70W E27 6500
20690 SHP-S 70W E27 6000
20686 SHP-TS 100W E27 10000
20563 SHP-S 100W E27 9500
20692 SHP-S 100W E40 9500
20685 SHP-TS 150W 17000
20693 SHP-S 150W 15500
20713 SHP-TS 250W 32000
20715 SHP-S 250W 31500
20714 SHP-TS 400W 55000
20716 SHP-S 400W 52500
20805 SHP-TS 600 85000
SHP and SHP-T STANDARD

20480 SHP-T 150 14500
20479 SHP 150 14000
20482 SHP-T 250 28000
20481 SHP 250 26000
20485 SHP-T 400 48000
20484 SHP 400 47000
20504 SHP-T 1000 130000
20550 SHP 50 CO 3300
20552 SHP 50 CL 3500
20455 SHP-T 50 CL 3500
20551 SHP 70 CO 5800
20553 SHP 70 CL 6000
20457 SHP-T 70 CL 6000
SHP MERCURY FREE

20990 SHP-TS 70W MF 6500
20991 SHP-S 70W MF 6000
20992 SHP-TS 100W MF 10000
20993 SHP-S 100W MF 9500
20994 SHP-TS 150W MF 17000
20995 SHP-S 150W MF 15500
20996 SHP-TS 250W MF 32000
20997 SHP-S 250W MF 31500
20998 SHP-TS 400W MF 55000
20999 SHP-S 400W MF 52500
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Code Description Lumen Output
SHP TWINARC
20712 SHP-TS 50W TWINARC 4000

20717 SHP-S 50W TWINARC 3600
SHP STANDBY
20700 SHP 70W SBY 5800

20695 SHP-T 70W SBY 6000
20699 SHP 100W SBY 8500
20696 SHP-T 100W SBY 9000
20654 SHP 150W SBY 14000
20670 SHP-T 150W SBY 14000
20653 SHP 250W SBY 26000
20559 SHP-T 250W SBY 28000
20652 SHP 400W SBY 47000
20596 SHP-T 400W SBY 48000
SPX ECOARC
20800 SPX ECOARC 98W 7400
20801 SPX ECOARC 190W 17000
20802 SPX ECOARC 295W 32000
SHX
20560 SHX 110W 8000
20448 SHX 210W 18000
20490 SHX 350W 34500
SHP - Internal Starter

20552 SHP50/CL/I 3500
20550 SHP50/CO/I 3300
20553 SHP70/CL/I 6000
20551 SHP70/CO/I 5800
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Lumen Output and Dimensions

(US Range)
Code Description Lumens Bulb Max. overall Diameter

lenght (mm) (mm)
502 0101 HPS 35/E/MED 2250 ED17 138 54

502 0102 HPS 50/E/MED 4000 ED17 138 54
502 0103 HPS 70/E/MED 6000 ED17 138 54
502 0104 HPS 100/E/MED 95000 ED17 138 54
502 0105 HPS 150/55/E/MED 16000 ED17 138 54
502 0106 HPS 35/D/MED 2150 ED17 138 54
502 0107 HPS 50/D/MED 3800 ED17 138 54
502 0108 HPS 70/D/MED 5700 ED17 138 54
502 0109 HPS 100/D/MED 8800 ED17 138 54
502 0110 HPS 150/55/D/MED 15000 ED17 138 54
MOGUL BASE
502 0002 HPS 50/E/MOG 4000 ED23.5 197 75
502 0003 HPS 70/E/MOG 6000 ED23.5 197 75
502 0004 HPS100/E/MOG 9500 ED23.5 197 75
502 0005 HPS 150/55/E/MOG 16000 ED23.5 197 75
502 0007 HPS 50/D/MOG 3800 ED23.5 197 75
502 0008 HPS 70/D/MOG 5700 ED23.5 197 75
502 0009 HPS 100/D/MOG 8800 ED23.5 197 75
502 0010 HPS 150/55/D/MOG 15000 ED23.5 197 75
502 0050 HPS 250/T/MOG 28000 T46 248 46
502 0051 HPS 400/T/MOG 48000 T46 248 46
502 0052 HPS 250/D/MOG 26000 ED28 292 120
502 0053 HPS 400/D/MOG 47000 ED37 292 120
502 0200 HPS 1000/T/MOG 140000 T57 383 57
502 0201 HPS 200/T/MOG 22000 T46 248 46
502 0202 HPS 310/T/MOG 37000 T46 248 46
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Colour Temperature Through Life
High Pressure Sodium lamps will change colour temperature by only a

small degree during life. As lamps age two processes come into effect.
Firstly there is a slight end blackening of the arc tube and secondly
some sodium migration effects occur which alter the mercury-sodium
amalgam ratio in the arc tube. The first effect will reduce the light output
of the lamp slightly and is described in the section ‘Lumen maintenance
and Lamp Survival’ on page 36. The first and second effect will both
have a marked influence on lamp behaviour at the end of life since they
will produce the phenomenon known as ‘cycling’ and at this point the
lamp will be considered to have reached the end of life. The exception
is the EcoArc - see next section.
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Cycling Effects and High Pressure Sodium Lamps
SHP STANDARD, SUPER, STANDBY TWINARC and SHX

The arc tube of the above types of High Pressure Sodium lamp contain
a small amount of mercury and sodium in the Amalgam form. The so-
dium material vapourises as the lamp runs up and then in a few min-
utes produces the characteristic SHP golden-white colour. During life
the hot sodium metal vapour tends to migrate from the arc tube by a
series of physical and chemical processes which changes the compo-
sition of the amalgam.
The end blackening also raises the temperature in a critical zone of the
arc tube called the cold spot. Both of these effects can cause lamp arc
voltage to rise (see the nominal data in the table on page 21) to a point
beyond which the ballast can no longer sustain the lamp and it will
spontaneously extinguish with possibly inconvenient effects for the user.
On cooling down, if the electrical supply is still connected and if the
ignitor is still pulsing the lamp it will restart only to extinguish again
some minutes later. This is called ‘cycling’ and it occurs only after 22000
to 30000 hours in the case of the highly reliable long-lived Super range.
SHP MERCURY FREE
These lamps contain no Mercury but sodium migration effects do
occur.
SPX ECOARC
EcoArc lamps are unique in that because this lamp uses only a fraction
of the amalgam dose of an SHP - a limited amalgam dose. Also be-
cause of a very high pressure Xenon fill, these lamps do not cycle at
the end of life but effectively assume the characteristics of a Mercury
lamp, including changing to a whitish colour, but with some light loss
after some average of 24000 hours operation. If for any reason, be it
maintenance convenience, safety, or simply to avoid complaints from
road lighting users then EcoArc should even be considered for a
new installation and not just as a retrofit upgrade for an existing
Mercury installation.
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Lumen Maintenance and Lamp Survival
Standard: SHP/SHP-T 50 - 150W and SHX 110W

Super: SHP-S/SHP-TS 50 - 150W (Mercury Free)
EcoArc: 98W
Lumen Maintenance
100
Luminous Flux (%)
80
60
40
0 6000 12000 18000 24000
Operating Hours (h)
Average Life:
Super
15.000 h (Standard) Life Expectancy Standard
23.000 h (Super)
100
Lamps Surviving (%)
80
60
40
0 6000 12000 18000 24000
Operating Hours (h)
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Standard: SHP/SHP-T 250 - 400W and SHX 210 - 350W

Super: SHP-S/SHP-TS 250 - 400W (Mercury Free)
EcoArc: 190W and 295W
Lumen Maintenance
100
Luminous Flux (%)
80
60
40
0 7500 15000 22500 30000
Operating Hours (h)
Average Life:
Super
25.000 h (Standard) Life Expectancy Standard
30.000 h (Super)
100
Lamps Surviving (%)
80
60
40
0 7500 15000 22500 30000
Operating Hours (h)
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SHP/SHP-T 50 - 150W Super
Twin Arc
Lumen Maintenance Super
100
Luminous Flux (%)
80
60
40
0 15000 30000 45000 60000
Operating Hours (h)
Average Life:
Twin Arc
46.000 h (Twin Arc) Life Expectancy Super
26.200 h (Super)
100
Lamps Surviving (%)
80
60
40
0 15000 30000 45000 60000
Operating Hours (h)
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SHP/SHP-T 250 - 400W Super
Twin Arc
Lumen Maintenance Super
100
Luminous Flux (%)
80
60
40
0 15000 30000 45000 60000
Operating Hours (h)
Average Life:
Twin Arc
53.000 h (TwinArc) Life Expectancy Super
28.000 h (Super)
100
Lamps Surviving (%)
80
60
40
0 15000 30000 45000 60000
Operating Hours (h)
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SHP-T 1000W
Lumen Maintenance
100
Luminous Flux (%)
80
60
40
0 4500 90000 13500 18000
Operating Hours (h)
Average Life:
17.500 h
Life Expectancy
100
Lamps Surviving (%)
80
60
40
0 4500 90000 13500 18000
Operating Hours (h)
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Ballast Recommendations
All lamps are ballasted on a series inductor circuit generally laid out as
in the above diagram. See also the section on page 25 concerning
Ignitors.
The following manufacturers may be consulted for further information:
Europe USA
Tridonic Magnetek Inc.

Vossloh Schwabe Power Lighting Products Inc.
Magnetek Advance
Helvar
Atlas Components
Transtar
(Note: The above list is not exhaustive nor intentionally exclusive)
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Dimensions (max. overall length and cross-section)

(European Range)
Product Description Bulb Type Max. Overall length Max. Diameter

(mm) (mm)
SHP-T & SHP-TS 50W E27 Tubular 156 39
SHP-T & SHP-TS 70W E27 Tubular 156 39
SHP-S 100W E40 Elliptical 178 76
SHP-T & SHP-TS 150W Tubular 211 48
SHP & SHP-S 250W Elliptical 227 97
SHP & SHP-S 400W E40 Elliptical 292 122
SHP-TS 600 Tubular 292 48
SHP-T 1000 Tubular 390 66
Dimensions of TWINARC and MERCURY FREE are identical with the above types,
for the same wattage rating.
SPX ECOARC 98W Elliptical 178 76
SHX 110W 178 76
SHX 210 227 91
SHX 350W 292 122
(US Range) - see page 34
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Switching, Dimming and Continuous Operation
Switching
All life data provided for Sylvania High Pressure Sodium lamps is based
on the Average Rated Life concept, which is the point at which a statis-
tically significant population of lamps will have reached 50% survival.
Switching frequency will have a marked influence on life. The switch
cycle used in life test is 2 times per day, 11 hours on and 1 hour off. Life
tests are conDUCTED at nominal line voltage.
Dimming - General Note

Dimming systems for SHP lamps are offered by specialist manufactur-
ers for road lighting applications where when traffic levels are signifi-
cantly lower, such as in the early morning hours and energy can be
saved by reducing the power supplied to the lamps. Because the SHP
lamp arc tubes are made from a ceramic material, PCA, they cannot be
subjected to rapid changes of power loading and temperature without
the risk of causing cracks and leaks which will lead to premature so-
dium loss and short life. For this reason bi-level hard-stepping systems
should be carefully evaluated before use. Good dimming systems will
gradually raise or lower the lamp voltage by about 10 volts per minute
in order not to risk inappropriate thermal stress to the arc tube.
Lamp Cap Types - European Range
The lamp caps used for HID lamps are described in detail in IEC 61-1/
EN60061-1 and the relevant lamp data sheet as follows:
50 and 70W types: E27/27
100W E27: E27/27
150W, 250W, 400W
and 600W: E40/45
Base Types - US Range

35 - 150W types: E26 medium base or E39 mogul base
150, 200, 250, 310 and 400W: E39 mogul base
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Luminaire Design Considerations
Luminaires must be constructed to the requirements of relevant

sections of IEC598/EN60598 or UL requirements (USA).
Enclosure and Safety

Enclosure is not required for any Sylvania High Pressure Sodium lamp
as the internal operating pressures are either below, or only slightly
above, atmospheric pressure.
Ultra-violet Radiation and Protection

No special precautions need be taken as the small amount of UVA
produced by these lamps has no significant ill-effects in the type of
application recommended in this brochure.
Disposal
The disposal of all Discharge lamps must be treated as a specialised

task and confided to a properly trained person. High Pressure Sodium
lamps contain small amounts of Mercury and Sodium in the arc tube
which is normally in a solid mass.
The arc tube is surrounded by an outer jacket which contains a vacuum.
Breaking the outer jacket must be done wearing safety glasses, gloves
and any other equipment prescribed by the Health and Safety Authority
and should be performed in a well ventilated space in the dry. The outer
jacket glass will implode on breaking so releasing glass fragments and
should be done inside an open-topped metal container. These frag-
ments may be crushed and recycled after collection.
The arc tubes should not be broken under any circumstances or ex-
posed to water but can be temporarily stored in the dry before putting to
waste. Local Authority waste disposal regulations are to be observed at
all times and in the case of doubt consult the appropriate authority. It is
not necessary to return lamps to the manufacturer. Specialised recy-
cling companies should preferably be used to carry out disposal where
available.
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Troubleshooting
General: When investigating an apparent fault it is imperative for safety

reasons that the operating circuit is switched off.
Always check the fuse or circuit breaker in the external circuit first. If
tripped, reset or replace the fuse cartridge but if the fuse trips out again
then it is most likely the fault is in the luminaire (device) or lamp. Next
ensure that the correct lamp has been inserted into the luminaire socket.
The maker’s label should give the correct information.
Please use the following checklist in order to determine how to rectify
the fault:
A. Lamp out
1. Check that the supply is switched on and that the external fuse has
not tripped. If the fuse trips again then:
a. Check that the power factor capacitor has not developed a short
circuit condition. You may remove it temporarily to check.
b. Check that all wiring insulation is in good condition. An electric strength
test with a PAT (portable appliance tester) should be made. Replace
any defective wiring. If the lamp still does not start then switch off
and verify that all internal wiring connections in the luminaire are
properly connected and go to 2.
2. Make sure that there is good ‘Earth’ continuity between the terminal
block and the luminaire frame. Repeat the PAT test and go to 3.
3. If no attempt to start the lamp is observed, switch off again and with-
draw the device’s local fuse, if serviceable. Check or replace the
fuse.
4. If the lamp still does not start and the operating circuit contains a
starter, replace it.
5. Isolate the ballast and for choke inductors only perform a continuity
check using a multi-meter equipped with a low voltage DC battery.
Never ‘Megger’ test any ballast for any reason. If an open circuit or
zero impedance is found then replace the ballast.
6. If the lamp still does not start consult the manufacturer.
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B. Lamp does not appear to give its full output

1. Ensure the correct lamp is fitted.
2. Check the electrical supply available voltage and match this it to the
ballast maker’s label information. If ballast taps have been provided
make sure the most suitable one has been connected.
3. Check that the luminaire is venting properly to avoid heat building
up. Many instances of overheating are related to poor design or over-
running a luminaire with a lamp and/or ballast combination for which
it was never designed. Sometimes restricted ventilation or improper
burning position may be the cause. Use all common sense methods
to allow the luminaire to thermally stabilise properly. Consult the
luminaire manufacturer.
4. The lamp is not burning in the optimum position in the luminaire/
installation. Consult the manufacturer’s data sheets.
C. Lamp flashes and does not ignite again
No ballast present - rectify the fault
Ballast short-circuited - replace the choke
Check the connections with the manufacturer’s label
Capacitor in parallel with lamp - replace and connect properly
D. Lamp does not ignite, but remains in the glow stage
Lamp damaged after over loading
Ignitor defective - replace
Choke open circuit voltage is low - check for correct choke type
E. Lamp cycles (ignites but then extinguishes quickly) or shows
signs of arc tube blackening
Lamp is at the end of life -replace
Luminaire is too hot - go to 3 above.
Line voltage variation is too great - check and consult the electricity
supplier
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F. Lamp develops bulges or crevices in the outer jacket

Overloaded, check ballast type and all connections. Replace lamp.
G. Lamps operate with abnormal colour
- Check only after 100 hours operation. Then check burning position
is within limits prescribed on the data sheets.
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Table of Equivalents
Product Descriptions - European Range

Lamp Type Sylvania Philips Osram Radium Mazda GE Europe
High Pressure Sodium SHP SON NAV-E RNP-E MACS LUCAL

Elliptical SHP-S SON PLUS NAV SUPER LUCALOX-E
Internal Ignitor SHP/**/**/I SON LUCALOX-I
Tubular SHP-T SON-T NAV-T RNP-T MAC LUCALOX-T
SHP-TS SON-T PLUS NAV-T SUPER LUCALOX-HO
Mercury Retrofit SPX EcoArc NAV-E MAX
High Colour Rendering WHITE SON NAV DE LUXE LUCALOX
Double Arc Tube SHP-S Twinarc
SHP-TS Twinarc
Mercury-Free SHP MF
Horticultural SHP Gro-LUX SON Agro-T Planta --- --- ---
Product Descriptions - US Range

Lamp Type Sylvania Philips OSI Eye GE
SHP HPS Ceramalux Lumalux Sunlux Lucalox

Mercury Retro SHX Retrolux Unalux UltraAce Ezlux
Double Arc Tube New DualArc SBY Twinarc TT Standby
Internal Ignitor Ignitron
Plant Growth New SON Agro Lumalux Hortilux Lucalox
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High Pressure Sodium Lamps

Copyright@ 1 999 Sylvalb Lighting lnternational

160 High Pressure Sodium Lamps

Data for guidance only. Sylvania reserves the right to change

Copyright ® 1999 Sylvania Lighting International, Geneva/Switzerland.

Product Range Summary

This Technical Manual is aimed at luminaire designers, users and

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Spectral Power Distribution of SHP Standard

Relative Energy (%)

Eye Sensitivity Curve

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Key considerations will be:

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SHP TWINARC AND STANDBY

SPX ECOARC and SHX

A 98W EcoArc replaces a 125W Mercury lamp

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The small amount of mercury that is present in

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Voltage-current ratio during lamp starting

Voltage-Current discharge characteristics

400 Normal glow

10 -13 10 -11 10 -9 10 -7 10 -5 10 -3 10 -1 10 Amps

The above diagram illustrates the V/I (voltage to current) relationship of

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Two main points are of some interest:

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arc tube support

sintered arc tube with

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Coats the electrodes so that the

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Chemical Constituents: The arc tube contains an inert gas, typically

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Applications and Target Markets

The principal advantages of High Pressure Sodium lamps are:

Applications Target Markets

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Relative Features and Benefits of SHP lamps

1. Efficacy of 70 - 130 lm/W High efficacy lowers power

2. Colour Tc: 2050 - 2200K Golden, pleasant light produced at

3. Ra 25 (Class 4) Good for most outdoor uses and

4. No Mercury content Eco-friendly and low cost end of

5. SPX EcoArc and SHX replaces Easy, low cost upgrade to

7. SHP Twin Arc and Standby

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Product Range and ILCOS Codes

Product Description ILCOS CODE

Unless otherwise stated, lamps are elliptical, coated versions

SHP MERCURY FREE

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Product Description ILCOS CODE

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Product Description ILCOS CODE

SHP-S and SHP-TS SUPER

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