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System and method for cycling a metal-halide lamp on and off at designated intervals to reduce risk of arc tube rupture

  • US 20030102962A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2001
  • Published: 06/05/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A luminaire assembly comprising:

  • a lamp;

    a ballast; and

    a processing device operable to generate a warning indicator after expiration of a pre-selected period of time, said warning indicator to indicate impending termination of power to said lamp for a predetermined period of time, and after expiration of said predetermined period of time said processing device operable to restore said lamp to an operating condition in order to reduce arc tube failure.

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