Ceramic metal halide : Features
With exceptional colour rendering – including faithful reproduction of reds – and available in a broad range of colour temperatures, the EYE CERA ARC range of lamps can be used to enhance a broad spectrum of products and spaces by illuminating them in their true colours.
Nature Reproduced
Through a broad spectrum of colour temperatures ranging from 2500K to 5500K, the EYE CERA ARC range provides a varied selection of light sources with which to create a vibrant and natural lighting environment.
With this variety comes the flexibility to adjust displays to suit changes in seasons or products through a simple lamp change.
Abundant Variety
2500K
A welcoming, the calm of the late afternoon sun
2800K
A soft, calming environment
3000K
A relaxing, comfortable environment
3200K
A twilight - like environment of tranquillity
3500K
A fresh, elegant environment
4100-4300K
An energetic, natural environment
5500K
A fresh, vibrant environment, resembling the clear midday sun
3600K (Natural Red)
Accentuates and maximizes the true beauty of red
In pursuit of real light
The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is the scale on which the faithfulness of colour reproduction is measured, with a maximum rating of Ra100.
In general terms, lamps producing a CRI rating of Ra80 or above will be categorized as "High Colour Rendering Lamps". However, the benchmark for EYE CERA ARC lamps is set higher, with CRI ratings of over Ra90 across the broad spectrum of colour temperatures in the range.
A broad spectrum of colour temperatures coupled with exceptional colour rendering make the EYE CERA ARC lamps the ideal tool to enhance a broad spectrum of products and spaces by illuminating them their true colours.
| Colour Rendering Group | Colour Rendering | Application(s) | Recommended Lamp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | Acceptable | |||
| 1A | Ra ≥ 90 | Colour Comparison; Product Inspection; Clinical examination; Gallery | EYE CERA ARC, COLOR ARC | |
| 1B | 90 > Ra ≥ 80 | Residential / Hotel / Restaurant / Retail / Office / School / Hospital / Printing / Publishing / Precision Task | EYE CERA ARC EX/PRO | |
| 2 | 80 > Ra ≥ 60 | General Task | Office / School | EYE Multi Super-Ace |
| 3 | 60 > Ra ≥ 40 | Tunnel / Road / Non-Precision Task | General Task | EYE Multi Hi-Ace |
| 4 | 40 > Ra ≥ 20 | Road / Tunnel | Workplaces where colour rendering is not important. | EYE Sunlux Ace |
Brilliant Red
Ceramic arc tubes are able to withstand higher temperatures in comparison to those of quartz metal halides, which allow the optimally balanced compounds within the arc tubes of EYE CERA ARC lamps to be burned with greater intensity.
As a result the rendering of colours in the red spectrum – often a weakness within low wattage metal halides – is greatly elevated, making the lamps ideal for applications where the enhancement of reds is desired; retail lighting being a prime example.
Brilliant across all Colours
The image on the left shows a set of billiard balls illuminated under a standard metal halide lamp, and in this image the difference between the blue ball and the purple one is not as clear as in the image on the right, which shows the same balls under a EYE CERA ARC lamp.
Standard metal halide lamp
The illumination of greens is strong and that of reds is relatively weak, meaning reds are not shown clearly or brightly.
EYE CERA ARC
An equal balance between red, green and blue, ensures all colours appear brighter and clearer.
Greener Lighting Solutions
Faced with the issue of Global Warming, 'Energy-Saving' and 'CO₂ Reduction' have become core requirements in many areas of everyday life. In this drive towards a low-carbon society, consumers are all being encouraged to consider the environmental impact of their purchasing behaviour - a movement that we at Iwasaki refer to as ECO Choice.
Through the promotion of energy efficient and environmentally conscious product development, we aim to provide ever more products that satisfy the ECO Choice requirements of customers.
Keep up with the latest 'Green' Legislation
ErP, RoHS, WEEE, Energy Saving Act (Japan)
Kinder to its Environment
Lower Emissions, Lower UV Output
CO₂ Reduction
Less Lamps, Less Energy, More Light
CERA ARC EX / Outdoor & CERA ARC PRO / Indoor
As high-efficiency, long life lamps, the CERA ARC EX/PRO ranges not only offer the benefit of reduced energy consumption but also minimize their environmental impact by reducing the amount of waste produced - ECO Choice solution towards the reduction of your carbon footprint.
Long life up to 24000hrs
Low maintenance
High-Efficiency up to 132lm/W
Reduced Carbon Footprint
High Lumen Maintenance
Bright light right to the end
Same Gear – Better Light
A simple retrofit upgrade
Built-in FEC Ignitor
Can be used directly on your existing Mercury & High Pressure Sodium control gears Lighten the load on your control gear
UV Block Coating
Yes to Light, No to insects
Protected From the Inside
No need for cover glass
UV-Reduction
The UV-cut coating on the outer bulb reduces UV output by 90%, thus suppressing damage resulting from UV output.
UV-Cut Coating
Any light source that emits ultraviolet rays – even at minimal levels – will present the probability of discolouration of the illuminated subject.
How much so will depend upon the level of rays emitted, as well as length of time the subject is illuminated, and its distance from the light source.
EYE CERA ARC lamps significantly suppress the rate of discolouration by vastly reducing the amount of UV-A emitted.
UV-Cut Characteristics
