High efficiency converter for discharge lamps

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – With cathode or cathode heater supply circuit – Automatic cut-out or voltage regulator in the cathode or...

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315106, 315102, 315 96, 315210, 315DIG5, 315DIG7, H05B 4136

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ABSTRACT:
An energization arrangement for a discharge lamp includes a DC/AC converter to which a discharge lamp (81) is connected. The lamp is shunted by a relay contact (90) to obtain an electric circuit through which two electrodes (83, 84) of the lamp can be preheated. It is advantageous to insure that the relay contact is closed before a voltage occurs between the electrodes of the lamp. This prevents the lamp from exhibiting a transient flash at too cold electrodes. A timing circuit (40-47) ensures that the relay contact remains closed for about 1 second, after which the lamp ignites with warm electrodes. No electrical losses occur in the relay winding (30) during operation of the lamp.

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patent: 4256992 (1981-03-01), Luursema

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