China manufacturer of magnetic ballasts for metal halide flood lights & hps flood lights

High pressure sodium lamp Ignitors, often referred to as starters, are used in conjunction with a HPS ballast to initially start the HID lamp. A high voltage pulse, typically in the range of 2.5 to 6.0 kV, is provided by the ignitor/starter. Ballasts that include an ignitor/starter are typically limited in the distance which they may be mounted remotely from the lamp because the ignitor pulse attenuates as the wire length between the ballast and lamp increases. For ballast-to-lamp distances greater than the capability of the standard published ignitor/starter ballast-to-lamp (BTL) distance, a long range ignitor/starter is required and is available from STANDARD.

Lamp manufacturers data will specify the required conditions for ignition. However, for commonly available lamps, the mains voltage and wattage are the only factors normally required to enable correct ignitor selection. (See Lamp Data Section). Most SON and Metal Halide lamps require an external ignitor. However, there are some lamps that include built in starters and some that operate only with special electronic power units.

Lampholders must be rated for use at the specified ignitor pulse voltage. Hot restrike ignitors, with pulse heights of greater than 5kV, can only be used with double ended TS or D2 lamps.

Ignitors are intended to function with specific ballasts. Always check ballast and ignitor compatibility prior to installation. Ignitors should always be installed near the ballast but not on the ballast. A lighting system which calls for an ignitor must come with a pulse rated lamp socket in order to avoid voltage breakdown and arcing, caused by the high voltage ignitor pulse.

All Components to OEM specifications for High Intensity Discharge HID light systems and High Pressure Sodium HPS street light systems

Insert molded terminals fit OEM standard receptacle block for quick assembly,Snap-fit design facilitates quick and easy starting-aid assembly or change-out in the field,Versatile open frame accommodates wind range of circuit designs and requirements,Epoxy encapsulation available to protect circuitry from shock and corrosion,Every starting aid is 100% tested prior to shipment to assure functionality