A dual-processor controlled, solid-state switching power supply UV arc lamp ballast
The HiWatt 2 UV programmable electronic arc lamp ballast is a dual-processor controlled, solid-state switching power supply. It consists of two power stages: a square wave AC output converter and igniter for powering a mercury vapor or halide arc lamp, and an auxiliary DC power supply for providing 24VDC (6A) for user controls and cooling fans.
The HiWatt 2 ballasts are designed to be factory or customer software configurable (via PC serial port) to allow the unit to adapt to a wide range of lamp types and utility power sources. This capability allows the unit to power an arc lamp in the range of 1kW–20kW, with lamp voltages of 200–850V, from single or three-phase AC sources of 208 / 240 / 480V 60Hz—200 / 230 / 380 / 415V 50Hz.
The electronic ballast may be used to power two arc lamps in a series as long as the total composite voltage does not exceed 850V. This programmability makes the HiWatt 2 a truly universal arc lamp ballast that can be used as a single unit solution for powering many types of lamps from power sources worldwide.
The HiWatt 2 can communicate with customer-connected controllers or PCs via optically isolated digital logic signals, RS485 serial port or USB port. The logic signals include status lines for lamp ignited, lamp ready (warm-up-complete) and unit alarm, as well as control signals for lamp enable / disable and lamp dimming (via PWM control, pulse frequency or 0–10V).
A lamp cooling blower control is also provided with a blower on / off signal, air temperature / flow regulation and lamp temperature monitoring. The unit can optionally control motorized or pneumatic lamp shutters.
Units can also be networked to provide a customer interface to multiple HiWatt 2 slave units from the RS485 ports. This option will allow interface with multiple lamp systems cascaded on a single high-speed product line, which can still be controlled and monitored as a single system with much higher power capability.
Specifications | |
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Part # | UV2978 |
Lamp Power | 1,000–20,000W |
Input Voltage | 200–480VAC, 1 or 3 phase (programmable) |
Input Current (Max) | 30 Amps maximum |
System Type | Continuous mode arc lamp power supply |
Size (H x W x D) | 20.11 x 8.71 x 4.13" |
Weight | 26.5 lbs. |
Lamp Output Volts | 200–850 VRMS |
Low Voltage Outputs | 24VDC at 6 Amp |
Other Features | Lamp temp control, USB, RS485, digital I/O signals |
Part No. | Item | Description |
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UV4342 | HiWatt Interface Configuration Software | CD ROM, used for programming monitor & control |
UV1825 | Touch Screen Panel PC | 1GB Ram, 160GB HDD, Windows Embedded OS |
UV3384 | USB to Isolated RS485 / RS422 Adapter | Port-powered, includes USB cable, terminal block and drivers CD |
UV4038 | Shielded Cat. 5 USOC-4 Patch Cable, RJ11 / RJ11, 10.0 ft | For connecting UV3384 RS485 adapter to HiWatt |
UV1810 | HiWatt Interface Touch Screen Software | CD ROM, network up to 8 ballasts |
UV4036 | HiWatt 2 Ballast instruction manual | Usage and maintenance info for HiWatt |
UV1557 | Lamp output 3 position pluggable terminal block | Lamp output mating connector |
UV3224 | AC power input 4 position pluggable terminal block | AC input mating connector |
UV3469 | DB15 female control signal terminal block for field termination | For field termination |
UV1598 | DB25 female control signal terminal block | For field termination |
UV3470 | DB15 control signal terminal block gender changer, male / male | Used with UV3469 |
UV1596 | DB25 control signal terminal block gender changer, male / male | Used with UV1598 |
UV2260 | Airflow damper w/ actuator | Lamp temperature regulator, 6” diameter |
UV1678 | Thermistor, lamp temperature | 4" long, 3/16" diameter, 10K ohms |
UV1679 | Thermistor compression fitting | 1.81" long, 3/16" dia, .25" male NPT |