Overview

ARRI Boost Ballast

The electronic ballast with booster function for both 2.5 and 4 kW HMI lampheads is the ideal workhorse for high speed cinematography. On top of all the features of a standard EB 2500/4000 such as the Active Line Filter, flicker-free operation and automatic lamp power detection, this ballast includes the possibility to boost the lamp power to 200% for short periods.


When the boost function is activated, the ballast can deliver up to 8 kW for up to 20 seconds and repeat this every 180 seconds. Using automatic timer circuitry, the power is optimally delivered to the lamp in order to maximize its lifetime.


The ballast combines ideally with the ARRISUN 2.5/4 kW or the ARRI X 2.5/4 kW for crash test site applications such as airbag and other component tests.


An optional hard-wired remote control unit allows remote ON/OFF, boost ON/OFF and dimmer control for manual operation. Customers will have no problems integrating the ballast with their own control systems.

Technical Details

                           
Ballast Type Booster       575-4000 W   6 kW 6/12 kW     12/18 kW    
ID Number L2.76641.B L2.76642.0 L2.76643.0 L2.76677HS L2.76671.0 L2.76672.0 L2.76193.0 L2.76172.0 L2.76182.0 L2.76172HS L2.76290.0 L2.76290HS L2.76292.0
Input Voltage 190-250 VAC 190-250 VAC 190-250 VAC 90-125/180-250V 190-250 VAC 190-250 VAC 180-250 VAC 180-250 VAC 180-250 VAC 180-250 VAC 190-250 VAC 190-250 VAC 190-250 VAC
Input Current (A) 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 12,6 / 20 A @230 V 29,5 A @230 V 29 / 57 A @230 V 30 / 57 A @230 V 31 / 57 A @230 V 56/84 A @230 V 56/84 A @230 V 56/84 A @230 V
Input Power Apparent (VA) 4650/9300 4650 4650 4650 4650 4650 6800 13200 13200 13200 19400 19400 19400
Power Factor 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98
Efficiency 88 88 88 88 88 88 90 91 91 91 95 95 95
ON/OFF x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Earth   x     x x x x     x    
Lamp Lit x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Over Temperature   x     x x x x          
DHX     x           x       x
Automatic Lamp Recognition x x x x x x         x x x
Active Line Filter x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Fan x x x x x x x x x x x x x
High Speed 300 Hz       x           x   x  
Flicker Free x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Low Noise 50 Hz Quarz x x x   x x x x x   x   x
Low Noise 60 Hz Quarz x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Features

  • Temporary double light output for max. 20 sec.
  • Watchdog for no-boost time of 3 min.
  • Same size as standard ballast
  • Active Line Filter
  • Analog remote control allows easy operation
  • Compatible with all ARRI 2.5/4 kW HMI Lights

Downloads

Manuals

23 Sep 2008 ARRI EB 2500/4000 (english)
Download (pdf, 88 KB)
23 Sep 2008 operating instructions EB 2500/4000
Download (pdf, 296 KB)