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Lamp Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Lamps - courtesy of OSRAM
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Symptom
Connector base discolored |
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Fault
Connector base overheated above 230°C due to:
- Faulty electrical connection
- Improper lamp cooling
- Improper operating current |
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Remedy
Check electrical connections and cooling conditions:
- Tighten or replace
- Check operating current
- Check cooling system (forced or convection) |
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Symptom
Cement blackened, cable tarnished |
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Fault
Connector base overheated; improper lamp cooling |
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Remedy
Check electrical connections and cooling conditions |
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Symptom
Devitrifications and bulb deformation |
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Fault
Aging of the bulb; Lamp has reached or exceeded the normal life time |
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Remedy
Lamp change, replacement |
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Symptom
Devitrifications and bulb deformation |
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Fault
Burned-in dirt on the outer bulb surface |
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Remedy
Before using lamp, clean quartz bulb with a lint-free cloth |
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Symptom
Current bar or reflector lamp tarnished |
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Fault
Improper cooling at front side of reflector |
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Remedy
Check cooling conditions (forced or convection) |
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