XENARC

Innovation, progress and technology

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Innovation with intelligent technology
XENARC lamps are in the family of discharge lamps and as a defining characteristic emit their light through an electrical discharge in the shape of an arc. Conventional halogen lamps, in contrast, shed light from a wire filament. The XENARC technology consists of a light arc between two electrodes in a microenvironment of xenon gas and metal halide salts hermetically sealed in a tiny quartz capsule. For the XENARC system, an electronic ballast and harness is required to start and maintain the electrical discharge. XENARC lamps, the electronic control gear OSRAM XENAELECTRON, and the appropriate harness create the perfect combination for a complete system solution.
Caution: XENARC lamps are approved for use in special xenon headlights only. In Europe, such headlights must be fitted with automatic levelling and cleaning systems. Due to their high voltage, XENARC and XENAELECTRON products may only be replaced at authorised workshops. Some manufacturers offer headlight conversion kits to enable drivers to upgrade to xenon light. Current road traffic regulations demand that these kits must be approved by the appropriate local authorities.

XENARC - safety and comfort go hand in hand 

  • 100 % more light than halogen lamps and 300 % greater luminous efficacy
  • At 4,100° Kelvin Xenon lights have a color temperature closer to natural daylight than conventional halogen light (3,200° K) and are therefore easier on the eyes

The brighter output means that the road is lit much better. Therefore drivers stay focused and can react more quickly to any obstacles, signs, or dangers. The light defraction is reduced to a minimum, so the oncoming traffic is not dazzled.

  • The failure risk with XENARC lamps is extremely low. XENARC lamps have an average lifetime of 3,000 operating hours.
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Green light for mercury-free XENARC!

With the D3 HID headlight system OSRAM Automotive Lighting is the world's first supplier of an entirely mercury-free HID system comprising of lamp and control gear. XENARC D3 and D4 light sources introduce a range of environmentally friendly, mercury-free products that still offer all the advantages of OSRAM's existing XENARC lamps. The light output and colour of XENARC D3 and D4 are comparable to mercury containing D1 and D2 types. As the mercury is replaced by zinc iodide in the new XENARC system, a later separate waste disposal is no longer necessary.