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Hi Russell,

The X-Cite Hg-Hallide bulbs have an Intellichip on them that continuously
records the lamp temperature and prevents hot strikes in case of such an
occurence.  It's a safety feature built into the unit.

If you have any questions, I'm happy to help off-line.

Best wishes,

Luigi Gentile, M.Sc.

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On 6/21/07, Russell Spear <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi
>
> We are designing a time lapse microscopy setup that will be operating
> unattended for 20 - 40 hr. periods.  I'm concerned that during that time
> we may have a power outage, the computer and controllers will have a UPS
> backup.  Can we on a separate circuit also place a Hg arc lamp power
> supply on a separate UPS of the proper size.  Also does anyone know if
> arc lamp power supplies are wired in such a way to prevent re-ignition
> after a power outage without intervention.
>
> Russ Spear
>
> Russell N. Spear
> Sr. Research Specialist
> Dept. of Plant Pathology
> Univ. of Wisconsin
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> Madison WI 53706
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