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Our highest quality XeVision HID Xenon lamps and conversion kits, options, and components are competitively priced for experimental aircraft. The following standard aircraft landing lights and new installation kits are available. Our XeVision landing and taxi lights are for experimental aircraft and can be and have been approved for certified aircraft with FAA approval in numerous production aircraft. All of our XeVision light systems carry a 5 year or 3000/2000 hour warranty (35/50 watt), including the bulb!

XeVision offers an extended line of proprietary electronic ballasts for HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge bulbs. We constantly expand our product line to suit additional or different aircraft, military, and industrial installations. DC output models of our AC XeStrike™ ballast series are available on request or can be custom made.

Note:
The analog XeStrike™ ballasts XV1A and XV4A have been replaced by our new digital ballasts XV1D and XV4D

The D-series ballasts are digitally controlled, allowing programmable inrush current control for different needs. Specifications similar to the analog models, however, with improved performance, safety, reliability, and lower current flow.

XeVision continues on the 'green wave - RoHS and REACH compliant'

XeVision is proud to have implemented as early as 2006 PB-free (lead free) soldering and selecting RoHS compliant components only. All our D-series ballasts as well as our XePulse™ 2, and XeSparQ™ are produced with eco-friendliness in mind. The current HID market, however, is built around D1 and D2 HID bulbs with Hg (Mercury) as part of the gas supporting salt mixture. With the new eco-friendly D3 and D4 Hg-free bulbs in this market, this will change in the near future.

XeVision has not wasted time to continue its 'green wave' path with the new XV6D ballast for driving the Philips XenEcoStart™ Hg-free D3S and D4S bulbs. The D3S corresponds to the common D1S bulb with the same footprint, and so does the D4S with the standard D2S. Hg-free bulbs have very different and challenging electrical requirements for the ballast design. XeVision’s first 35 watt slim-line XeStrike™ 'green' ballast features an SAE-type fast start-up bulb ignition suitable for any replacement of current HID systems, if 'green compliance' is demanded. This new ballast is intended for aviation, military, and industrial applications, see XV6D ballast below.

Our dedication to innovation, design, performance, reliability

Please compare: XeVision XeStrike™ digital ballasts versus latest Chinese ballast technology

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XeVision XeStrike™ XV4D-75W ballast, DO-160E certified

Latest Chinese ballast 35W called the 'Canbus killer'

  • - SMD technology
  • - Vibration safe
  • - Small footprint
  • - Proprietary passive cooling design
  • - Shielded for best EMI/RFI control
  • - RoHS and REACH compliant

*) CR Technology: Continuous Restrike Technology

**) VPM: Variable Power Mode or DPM: Dual Power Mode, SPM: Single Power Mode

 

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Hard to get Osram HID ballasts? Worry not, we got you covered !

The XeVision XV4D ballasts are a direct replacement for the listed Osram ballast versions using only a 2 wire power input - Check out the XeVision Digital XeStrike™ D-series Ballasts offerings below.

XeStrike™
Digital D-Series XV1D
XeVision® electronic ballast description
Remarks
XeVision's HID bulb pulsing capable ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models, 35, 50 and 75 watt Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, meets or exceeds DO160 E standards.

This model has two power wires only and therefore does not allow VPM (variable power mode). Note: 75 watt models are available on request and for approved applications only, no pulsing

see specifications

XV4D - 35 W
XeStrike ballast XV4D without tabs

XeVision's HID Xenon bulb pulsing capable ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models with 35 watt SPM, or DPM **) Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, meets or exceeds DO160 E standards. Aluminum housing without mounting tabs.

The control wire is used for remote on/0ff switching (single power models, SPM), or dimming (DPM, dual power models).

see specifications

XeStrike ballast XV4D with tabs

XeVision's HID Xenon bulb pulsing capable ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models with 35 watt SPM, or DPM **) Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, meets or exceeds DO160 E standards.

Aluminum housing with mounting tabs.

The control wire is used for remote on/0ff switching (single power models, SPM), or dimming (DPM, dual power models).

see specifications

XV4D - 50 W
XeStrike ballast XV4D 50 W without tabs

XeStrike ballast XV4D 50 W without tabs XeVision's HID Xenon bulb pulsing capable ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models with 50 watt SPM, or DPM **) Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, RTCA/DO-160E certified.

Aluminum housing without mounting tabs.

The control wire is used for remote on/0ff switching (single power models, SPM), or dimming (DPM, dual power models).

black anodized heat sink optional

see specifications

XeStrike ballast XV4D 50 W with tabs

XeVision's HID Xenon bulb pulsing capable ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models with 50 watt SPM, or DPM **) Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, RTCA/DO-160E certified.

Aluminum housing with mounting tabs.

The control wire is used for remote on/0ff switching (single power models, SPM), or dimming (DPM, dual power models).

black anodized heat sink optional

see specifications

XV4D - 75 W

XeVision's HID Xenon bulb pulsing capable digital ballast with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models with 75 watt SPM, or DPM **) Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, RTCA/DO-160E certified.

Al housing with optional stainless steel mounting bracket.

The control wire is used for remote on/0ff switching (single power models, SPM), or dimming (DPM, dual power models).

Note: 75 watt models are available on request and for approved applications only, no pulsing black anodized heat sink included

see specifications

Optional stainless steel mounting bracket for XV4D 75 watt ballast Aluminum housing. XV4D 75 watt has no brackets.

Mounting hole specifications:

4 holes with 4 mm diameter for 4 mm or 5/32" screws

Hole center distance x = 60 mm and y = 82 mm (see picture on the left).

XePod™

XePod - compact all-in-one ballast/igniter Compact all-in-one ballast using XV8C2 ballast board. 12 and 24 VDC, three models: VPM - remotely switchable 30/50 W. 35 and 50 W single power models, SPM (on special request only) Ingress design to IP 67. Drives D1S bulbs or XeSparQ with D2S bulbs.

Key features:

  • - Digital XeStrike™ D-series XV8C2 ballast
  • - D1S bulb or XeSparQ adapter with D2S bulb
  • - DPM** enabled
  • - Compact two part Al 6061-T6 housing
  • - Dimensions Ø 58 mm, length 55 mm
  • - Weight is 272 gr

Features VPM (variable power mode) or DPM (dual power mode), pre-programmable by XeVision). Trigger wire open - 35 W, trigger wire to grd - 50 W.

Comes with either D1S or XeSparQ™ and D2S bulb.

Requires external cooling (active or passive) to maintain case temperature below 75º C (167º F).

Note: No more in production.

see specifications

XePuck™2

Compact round ballast, 12 and 24 VDC, 35/50 W and 50/75 W models. Three modes: Remotely switchable dual power mode, DPM 35/50 (50/70) W. Single power mode, SPM 35 (50) and 50 (70) W (on special request only). Drives D1S bulbs or XeSparQ with D2S bulbs.

Key features:
- Fully dust & waterproof to IP 67
- digital XeStrike™ XV8C2 proprietary ballast PCB
- CNC Al 6061-T6 housing and potted PCB
- Dimensions Ø 58 mm, height 31 mm
- Weight 35/50 W model 200 gr ± 5 gr
- Weight 50/70 W model 200 gr ± 5 gr

The improved XePuck-2 ballast replaces the XePuck.
Features SPM (single power mode) or DPM (dual power mode), pre-programmable by XeVision). 35/50 W model: trigger wire open - 35 W, jumpered to grd - 50 W,
50/70 W model: trigger wire open - 50 W, jumpered to grd - 70 W

Requires external cooling (active or passive) to maintain Al case temperature below 75º C (167º F).

see specifications

XV8C2 PCB

HID pulsing capable XeStrike™ proprietary ballast PCB with CR technology *). Available as 35/50 W and 50/70 W model, each 12 and 24 VDC, three modes: VPM - remotely switchable 30/50 W. 35 and 50 W single power models, SPM (on special request only).

For use with D1S or XeSparQ and D2S.


- 12 VDC or 24 VDC
- dimensions Ø 53 mm, height 28 mm
- weight 40 gr

XV8C2 replaces XV8C.
35/50 W model: trigger wire open - 35 W, jumpered to grd - 50 W,
50/70 W model: trigger wire open - 50 W, jumpered to grd - 70 W.

Engineering requirement: Ballast design must not exceed 95º C (203º F) during operation as measured on the hottest components of the PCB.

OEM only

see specifications

XePod™ mini

Compact round ballast for driving D2S bulbs.

Key features:
- Our smallest D2D bulb type ballast - P32D socket
- Digital XeStrike™ D-series proprietary ballast
- 35 or 50 watt
- DPM** enabled (35/50 W)
- 12 VDC or 24 VDC
- Power connection at the rear or front
- Compact Al housing
- Dimensions Ø 50 mm, length 36 mm
- Weight 140 gr
- Water and dust proof, to IP67

Features SPM (single power mode) or DPM (dual power mode), pre-programmable by XeVision). Trigger wire open - 35 W, jumpered to grd - 50 W,

D2S or D2S type bulbs sold separately

Requires external cooling (active or passive) to maintain case temperature below 75º C (167º F)

see specifications

XV6D

XeVision's first 'green ballast'


The XV6D is a slim-line 35 watt D-series XeStrike™ ballast for driving Philips XenEcoStart™ Mercury-free (Hg-free) D3S and D4S HID bulbs. XeVision’s first slim-line ballast features an SAE type fast start-up bulb ignition.

Special MQS output cabe is needed for the D3S and D4S bulb, which use a modified MQS connector key.

This new ballast is intended for use in aviation (HID landing and taxi lights), military, and industrial applications. It is suitable for replacing any extisting HID installations.

OEM welome!

see specifications

Custom designs

XeVision's HID pulsing capable ballasts with CR technology *), available in 12 and 24 VDC models, 35, 50 and 75 watt, and VPM Fully dust & waterproof design to IP 67. Designed to efficiently suppress EMI/RFI, meets or exceeds DO160 E standards.

The XeStrike™ D-series ballasts are digitally controlled, allowing programmable inrush current presets for different needs.

XeVision offers engineering and design expertise for customer-specified ballasts and complete HID systems. Our R&D includes electronics, thermal and mechanical enclosure design as well as optical reflector design in order to optimize HID requirements.

The XeStrike™ digital ballasts can be designed for any application in aerospace, industry, marine, military, and personal use.

*) CR Technology: Continuous Restrike Technology

**) DPM: Dual Power Mode or VPM: Variable Power Mode

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XeVision® double shielded Teflon® or Silicone Cable Assembly
MQS output cables
description
Silicone rubber double shielded cable assembly

Both double shielded cables are standard for all XeVision HID Xenon lighting systems. We produce the cables in custom lengths of 1, 2, 4, and 6 feet.

The shielded Teflon® or silicone cables are used between the ballast and the lamp and are pre-assembled with shielded MQS connectors and are a major factor to suppress RMI/EMI.

Both cables models are double shielded including the connectors. It is insulated by Teflon® or silcone with a tinned Copper (TC) braid shield and a Aluminum foil shield. The wires are tinned copper strand with Teflon® or LT4060 insulation featuring a different color code.

The Teflon® cable conductors are 18 AWG stranded (19x30) TC, and the silicone rubber cable conductors are 22 AWG stranded (36 x .12) TC

See here for more cable specifications.

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Mounting kits and hardware

More hardware items (aircraft kits)

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Reflectors & Lenses

We offer a variety of reflectors with characteristic light pattern, size and shapes. Our reflectors are all metal maintaining perfect optical shape at elevated temperatures, even with our 75 watt HID systems.

XeVision reflectors & lenses
preferred application

XePulse™ 1 (XV-PCM1)

Our patented pulsing unit for HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge landing and taxi lights

Landing or taxi lights for our conversion kits PAR 36, PAR 46, and PAR 64.

Landing or taxi lights for special XeVision HID kits.

XeVision Searchlights, work & utility HID lights.

Special customized applications with Premium Reflectors

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HID Xenon Metal Halide Arc Discharge Bulbs
XeVision component
application

D1S Xenon HID bulbs
(with integrated igniter)

Third generation D1S bulb with igniter, either 35 watt or 50 watt systems, 4200º K.

For our D1S systems we sell the with our 5 year or 3000 / 2000 hour (35 / 50 watt) warranty in our original XeVision systems and if installed in an adequate lamp housing by our technicians.

For all of our HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge landing, taxi and utility lights, mandatory for our pulsing system, can be used for all 35 and 50 watt HID systems on the market.

see specifications below

D2S Xenon HID bulbs
For 35 watt or 50 watt systems. D2S bulb with P32-d base and 4200º Kelvin.

Please ask for price and availability on 5,100º K or 10,000º K color temperature bulbs. On special request only.

Please ask for price and availability. We only stock this bulb for retail and quantity orders.

Please call for additional great quantity discounts on originally packed bulb cases (32 bulbs /case).

For all of our HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge lighting systems requiring D2S bulbs, can be used for all 35 and 50 watt HID systems on the market.

Requires a ballast with igniter or a separate igniter like our XeSparQ™.

 

Philips DL50 "Fat Boy" D2 type bulb with P32-d base, 50 / 75 watt, 4000º K at 50 W, 5300 / 8300 lumens. For our D1S ballasts.

Please ask for price and availability.

Please call for additional great quantity discounts.

For our special higher wattage HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge lighting systems.

Requires a 50 to 75 W ballast with integrated igniter or a separate igniter like our XeSparQ™2.

 

Philips DL50/740 bulbs
D2 type bulb with P32-d base, 50 / 75 watt, 4000º K at 50 W, 5300 / 8300 lumens.

Please ask for price and availability.

Please call for additional great quantity discounts on originally packed bulb cases (24 bulbs /case).

For our special higher wattage HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge lighting systems.

Requires a 50 to 75 W ballast with integrated igniter or a separate igniter like our XeSparQ™2.

 

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XeSparQ™ D1S HID Xenon Metal Halide Arc Discharge Bulbs

One XeSparQ™2 adapter module for all HID bulb wattages up to 100 W.
In the list below we show frequently requested XeSparQ/bulb combinations

Designation

XeSparQ D1 50W

Features

50 W bulb with igniter
35 / 50 watt systems,
4200º K at 35 W , 5300 lumens

For our D1S systems

Bulb and XeSparQ™2 igniter sold separately.

application

For all of our 50 W HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge landing, taxi and utility lights, and for our pulsing system.

XeSparQ D1 75W

75 W bulb with igniter
D2 type bulb + XeSparQ™2, 50 / 75 watt, 4000º K at 50 W, 5300 / 8300 lumens. For our D1S ballasts.
Two choices:
1. Philips DL50 "Fat Boy"
2. Philips DL50/740
Bulb and XeSparQ™2 igniter sold separately.

For all our 50 W and 75 watt HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge landing, taxi, and utility lights, and for our pulsing system.

Also used for the XeRay XV-LX70 with the XeSparQ™2 igniter. Only option is Philips DL50/740 (DL50 capsule diameter too large).

XeSparQ D1 UVA

UV A bulb with igniter

35 watt UV A bulb

A range greater 90%
B range 10%
C range smaller 1%

Bulb and XeSparQ™2 igniter sold seperately.

For our of our 35 W HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge systems.

XeSparQ D1

Any High quality brand D2 bulb
Any D2 type bulb is usable for conversion

for 35 and 50 watt output

Bulb and XeSparQ™ igniter also sold seperately.

For our of our 35 and 50 W HID Xenon metal halide arc discharge systems.

HID D1S and XeSparQ™ Bulbs Description & Specifications

HID D1S and XeSparQ™ bulb description

We offer only first grade EU D1S bulbs from leading brand names. We offer full manufacturer warranty. These HID bulbs are fully compatible with the our XeSparQ™ module.

On top of the improved specification of the standard bulb the Plus D1S bulb offer an enhanced color stability and improved Lumen maintenance. In particular the enhanced color stability offers a top performance all over the lifetime of the bulb.

D1S bulb drawings with dimensions

Bulb dimensions and 3-VIEW drawing below. Dimensions are metric (mm).

AMP Micro Quadlock (MQS) connector drawing

AMP Micro Quadlock (MQS) connector

PARAMETER
boosted 50 Watt
35 Watt
Application
For Aerospace and Industry
For Aerospace and Industry
Light Source Power
50 +/- 3 W
35 +/- 3 W
Voltage
85 +/- 17 VAC
85 +/- 17 VAC
Ignition voltage max.
23 kV
23 kV
Ignition current max.
2.6 A
2.6 A
Luminance flux after warm-up
5300 lm +/- 450lm
3200 lm +/-300lm
Lamp Life
B3 = 1050 hrs Tc = 2000 hrs
B3 =1500 hrs Tc = 2500 hrs
Color Temperature
4200° K
4300° K
Electrode gap initial
4.2 +/- 0.045 mm
4.2 +/- 0.045 mm
Light Center Length (L.C.L)
27.1 +/- 0.15 mm
27.1 +/- 0.15 mm
Max. socket temperature
< 210°C
<< 210°C
Max. pinch temp.
< 400°C
<< 400°C
Max. protection bulb temp.
< 700°C
<< 700°C
Max. starter temp.
< 145°C
<< 145°C
Burning Position
Horizontal +/- 10 °
Horizontal +/- 10°
MQS pin 1
-Uocv (- 400 V)
-Uocv (- 400 V)
MQS pin 2
V battery/0v
V battery/0v
MQS pin 3
+ 800 V
+ 800 V
HID bulb color output stability graph
HID Plus lumen maintenance graph
HID D1S spectral radiant flux

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RTV Spacer Ring for XV-36 lamp
XeVision component
application

RTV spacer ring or gasket for XV-36 lamps. Color is black.

Used for our PAR 36 equivalent XV-36 landing and taxi light as a gasket between the lamp and certain installations, mainly in production aircraft with existing larger lamp housings.