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Chapter 4---Optical
4-2
Model 250 Service Manual
4.1 Arc Lamp
The Arc Lamp is the beginning of the high intensity Light Path. It is located
inside a housing on the right side of the Optical Support Assembly (see Figure
4-5).
Arc Lamp - Main Functions:
The Arc Lamp is a single component composed of a Xenon gas bulb at the center
of a compound elliptical reflector. It supplies the high intensity white light used
by the projector to put a very bright image on the screen. The expected 50% life
(half of initial light output) of an Arc Lamp is approximately 1000 hours.
Arc Lamp - Inputs
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32 kV pulse to light the Arc Lamp Power Supply
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2 kW constant power during normal operation
Arc Lamp - Operation
The Arc Lamp Power Supply and the Igniter Assembly work together to produce
a 32 kV pulse that ignites the Arc Lamp. After the Arc Lamp lights, the voltage
from the Arc Lamp Power Supply drops to a constant 25-31 volts at 70-85 amps.
It will stay at this level during normal Arc Lamp operation.
Arc Lamp - Service Adjustments
When a new Arc Lamp is installed, it will need to be aligned using the Arc Lamp
adjustment fixture located inside the Arc Lamp housing (see Figure 4-2).
Arc Lamp Adjustment
Tools Needed
Large Flatblade screwdriver
4-mm Hex-head wrench
Equipment Needed
Minolta Illumination Meter T-1 or equivalent
To align the Arc Lamp:
1. Remove the front cover (see Section 6.1).
2. Loosen the spider lock down bolt (see Figure 4-4).
3. Power the projector ON and let it run for 15 minutes to stabilize.
4. Verify that the "Shutters on Hide" box is checked in the System-
Preferences menu, then use the RGB key and the HIDE key to hide Red
and Blue. This prevents light coming from the Red and Blue ILA
®
s.
5. Open the fan door of the Arc Lamp Enclosure housing using the large
Flatblade screwdriver to rotate the retaining screws 90° This gains access
to the three Arc Lamp alignment screws. The Arc Lamp fan disconnects
when this door is opened.