Rca resistor ballast tube data antique radio forums. Data is based upon tests performed by venture lighting in a controlled environment and is 2 representitive of relative performance. Ballast regulators are designed to maintain a constant. However, it played an important part in the scheme of radioand, especially for the collectors of old tijle receivers, it nes to be remembered. Unfortunately sylvania didnt put data sheets on separate pages they run together so its hard. Among these bonding solutions, the use of resins figure 2. Ballast water management to combat invasive species congressional research service 2 ballast water management ballast water is water that is held in tanks andor cargo holds of ships to provide stability and maneuverability during a voyage when ships are not carrying cargo, are not carrying heavy. Under the crossing of trains, the ballast has tendency to settle, distorting the track. Cross reference guide eerson to philips advance note philips lighting company does not arrant or guarantee the correctness or accuracy of this crossreference philips advance atlas or online catalog to ascertain and verify that the ballast selected is the appropriate and correct. Contact us today for a quick quotation or more information. Technical data sheet bonderite mcr 12 aero known as alodine 12 touchnprep january2017 product description bonderite mcr 12 aero provides the following product characteristics. Ballast data minimum open ballast power wiring regulation starting primary dropout starting operating circuit input wattage ansi type factor diagram linevlampw ambient voltage voltage current current current wattage metal halide note. Substitutes are given as a guide only please refer to original manufacturers data sheets to ensure that a substitute is safe and appropriate for your application. Ballast factor is the measure of how much light a ballast can produce from the lamp.
Now there is a new ballast technology that can extend fluorescent lamp life by more than 50 percent in these application scenarios, reducing energy and replacement costs. First it provides the necessary opencircuit voltage required to ignite the lamp. Tube 50a1 or rohre 50a1 id3763, current regulator, iron in hydrogen, noval, b9a and powersupply shown. Follow the links on the left to find the tubes, valves, sockets, grid caps, and capacitors for your antique radio, ham radio, hifi stereo, or other electronic piece. They are employed in batterypowered receivers, dc receivers, and some acdc receivers. Valve data cdrom contents uk vintage radio service data. We also have new and good used tubes in most other numbers including preoctal, globeballoon, octal, loctal, miniature, subminiature, metal, power, transmitter tubes and many more. Although the technical data is not complete on all the nuabers listed, much. Design was based upon the information found in the ballast tube handbook by jacobi and on the descriptive. The ballast tube differs from units which use a dropping resistor in that the resistive element in the ballast tube is designed to. Railroads know that ballast maintenance isnt something you let fall by the wayside.
Ports that are major donors of ballast water can lead to rapid spread throughout the great lakes. The tube list at abc vacuum tubes is very extensive, as is our inventory of vacuum tubes, grid caps, sockets, valves and capacitors. Ballast is defined as any solid or liquid that is brought on board a vessel to increase the draft, change the trim, regulate the stability or to maintain stress loads within acceptable limits. Using a ballast water prediction model to inform surveillance and response monitoring efforts jennifer sieracki, and john bossenbroek. The programmed start ballast incorporates a starting method which is gentler on the lamp than either the rapid or instant start ballasts. Ballast tubes introduction of all the tubes used during the golden age of radio, probably the least known and the least cared about among service people at any rate was the ballast tube. The accuracy of a ballast tube was also affected by surrounding temperature and cooling and by mounting position, even if i never found factory data on these items. This is our list of currently available ballast tubes. Jacobi a comprehensive collection of ballast tube data, newly revised and expanded to include a 53 page section on ballast tube substitutions. R390 tidbits from amperite on ballast tubes ok, after listening to all of the hype and bs about the ballast tubes in the r390a, i figured id research it a bit an post my findings. All about ballast and resistor tubes radiocraft, january 1939 from the number of inquiries which have been i received recently, it is evident that there is considerable uncertainty among members of the radio industry regarding the function, purpose, and application of ballast tubes. Input voltage to a commercial ballast is a sine wave, but the secondary voltage wave shape in the inductive and capacitive type ballast is distorted, and their crest factors are higher than 1. Biological invasions by nonnative, invasive species are having significant ecological and economic impacts on the waters of the united states.
This causes the ballast to increase the current in the circuit, raising the filament voltage possibly to the point of burning out the filaments of the remaining tubes. In rating a ballast tube, the voltage range over may be as much as two per cent above or below which the current is nearly constant is given to the average. Find programmed start 2 lamp t8 electronic fluorescent ballasts at. The tube list at the tube center is very extensive, as is our inventory of vacuum tubes, grid caps, sockets, valves and capacitors. Data is based upon tests performed by ac electronics in a controlled environment and representative performance. Does not guarantee the information on this page is the most updated information available from the manufacturer, there are times when they release an update we have not been made aware of immediately. A high power factor electronic ballast specially designed for heavy duty use. The electronic ballast can send an electrical current up to 50,000 pulses per second to the lamp compared to 100 to 120 pulses per second by the magnetic ballast usepa, 2003. Refer to stock numbers when doing a check for stock availability. Please contact factory for specific requirements on your application. Ballast tubes are glass or metalenveloped plugin tubes that contain a ballast resistor. Box 329 west new york, nj 07093 800 7522329 a m p e r 1 t e solving your relay requirements since 1922. Bls ballast with bottom exit leads and mounting studs data is based on tests performed by philips advance in a controlled environment and is representative of relative performance.
Probably ballast tubes were handled by their manufacturers as lamp bulbs rather than as vacuum tubes. Ballast tubes home page radio parts menu how to order send email. Pulse start metal halide standard metal halide hps ballasts brackets wiring diagrams warranty information. The 1959 book lost some older tube data, and some of the good info in the appendix, but. Unfortunately sylvania didnt put data sheets on separate pages they run together so its hard to break up the data into individual files and index them, like the hb3 data set is. Ballast tubes can act as voltage dropping devices and as current regulators. Technology metal pretreatment product type conversion coating application immersion process the henkel bonderite mcr 12 aero pen is designed. Ventures 250w pulse start metal halide ballasts with opti.
Our new corepro ledtube t8 universal works with all ballasts types and makes. You can request a verified current technical data sheet tds here. Time lag encountered in an amperite ballast tube depends upon the wattage consumed by the ballast and the size of the bulb. New way to start a fluorescent lamp universal lighting. All about ballast and resistor tubes antique radios. Amperite ballast tubes are manufactured to meet military specification milr3080b.
If one of you guys is saving stuff for an r390a faq, the info below would go well in it. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The bulb may work but youll be burning the arc tube at the wrong temperature and like you say, pushing out a totally different light spectrum whilst shortening the life of the bulb. All specifications are nominal unless otherwise noted. Ballast helps keep track tight and drainage flowing for track to stay in optimal shape. The transistor q2 operates at quite low voltage and current levels. The collinsdesigned military receiver r390aurr is the best known example of a radio equipped with a ballast tube. All are new, unless otherwise described with a used suffix after the type name. Ballast tubes in filament regulation of vfo tubes radiomuseum. This book contains data on all mullard radio and television valves and. Actual performance can vary depending on operating conditions. As applied to radio, a ballast tube is intended as a regulator to reduce or.
The selection of a proper ballast is critical to lamp longevity and performance. Philips advance 71a5770001d metal halide ballast, probe start, 250w, 120277v 250 watt, metal halide ballast, probe start, 120208240277v, ansi code. The amperite automatic current regulator is a reliable current regulating device, which can maintain a constant current in a circuit over a very wide range of input voltages. Note the extremely accurate current level over the wide range of input voltage.
The simple fact is a 600w bulb was never designed to be run at any wattage less than 600w give or take 10%. Uv equipment manufacturers must consider the compatibility of the lamp and ballast before deciding upon specific components. Assembly and installation instructions 700 lumens warning. When using this lighting device, safety precautions should be followed at all times. An even more competitive and cost efficient railway 2 context the track maintenance is an essential central task for the sncf. Single voltage hybrid magnetic ballast superior lamp power regulation improved color uniformity.
Although any number of tubes may be connected in parallel to attain any desired current, it is possible that a unit, which will meet your requirements, has already been manufactured. The ballast tube handbook antique electronic supply. I wanted some of this info awhile back and couldnt find it. Ballast tube article about ballast tube by the free dictionary.
A ballast resistor mounted in an evacuated glass or metal envelope, like that of a vacuum tube, to reduce radiation of heat from the resistance element and. Ballast tube article about ballast tube by the free. This 1932 rca below manual provides all the data sheet information, of the. Lamp manufacturers published data is based on lamps operated on a standard reactor ballast with a 1.
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