64361 HLX-A OSRAM 150W 6.6A PK30d FEMALE

Applications

Particularly suitable for installation in runway edge lights, threshold lights, runway end lights, and helipad lighting systems for both commercial and private aviation. Its 6.6A series operation allows direct replacement in AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) circuits managed by constant current regulators (CCR).

Key Advantages

Thanks to Osram XENOPHOT (HLX) halogen technology, the light source delivers up to 10% higher luminous flux compared to standard lamps at the same power consumption. Complete flicker-free operation and instantaneous response time ensure maximum visibility in low-visibility conditions (CAT I, II, III), while the mercury-free construction facilitates eco-friendly disposal and complies with environmental standards.

Alternative Products:

• Narva 58369
• Narva 6118LL
• Philips 923017785931
  
  

FAQ

How to visually identify the connector type (female vs. male) without errors?

The PK30d base is the mechanical standard of the metal flange (the positioning disc with alignment notches that ensures precise optical alignment of the lamp inside the reflector). However, the two power leads exiting the base can feature two different terminal configurations:

1. Flat Female Connector (as on the 64361 HLX-A):
   • How to recognize it: The leads end with two insulated metal receptacle/sleeve terminals (flat female receptacles).
   • How to connect it: They plug in by receiving the flat male pin terminals coming from the isolation transformer cable or the fixture's terminal block.
2. Flat Male Connector:
   • How to recognize it: The leads end with two protruding flat metal tabs/blades (male pins).
   • How to connect it: They must be inserted into a female socket or receptacle.

Field Rule of Thumb: If the cable coming from the airfield circuit/transformer ends with two rigid male pin tabs, the replacement lamp must be the Female version. Installing the wrong gender prevents mating without adapters—a practice strongly discouraged in AGL circuits to avoid voltage drops and localized overheating.

How to check the integrity of the PK30d connector and cables before installation?

Before mounting the lamp into the AGL fixture, it is essential to perform a visual and mechanical check to prevent electrical faults or arcing in the series circuit:

1. Lead insulation integrity: Verify that the high-temperature resistant protective sleeving has no cuts, cracks, or fraying near the PK30d base crimp.
2. Mechanical hold of the female receptacle: Gently hold the flat receptacle and ensure the connector is firmly crimped to the stranded wire. A loose crimp increases contact resistance, leading to localized overheating or connector meltdown at 6.6A.
3. Absence of oxidation or deformation: The inside of the female spring contact must be clean, shiny, and not stretched open, ensuring proper clamping pressure onto the transformer's male pin.
4. PK30d flange alignment: Ensure the metal reference disc is not bent or warped, so the filament focal axis maintains the optical tolerance required by the airfield light fixture.
   
   

How Can the Osram 64361 HLX-A lamp be installed with the base pointing upwards?

No. The certified operating position is s90, which requires mounting with the base positioned downwards (from horizontal up to a maximum of 90° vertical) to prevent abnormal overheating or premature filament failure.