NI 1000 LE IGNITOR LAMP 400 575 700 1000W 10A 3/5KV

Technical Specifications and Compatibility with Professional Lamps

The NI 1000 LE is specifically recommended for use with metal halide lamps from the leading professional manufacturers in the lighting industry: Osram, Philips, GE, and Sylvania. This broad compatibility ensures flexibility in the choice of light sources, allowing operators to select the most suitable lamps for specific project requirements without technical constraints.

The ability to handle lamps across a range of wattages, from 400W up to 1000W, makes this ignitor particularly versatile for the maintenance of existing installations and for new projects where fixtures with different specifications may need to coexist.

Applications in Professional Fixtures and Stage Equipment

The NI 1000 LE ignitor is used in a wide range of stage lighting fixtures housing high-intensity discharge lamps. The main applications include:

Conventional fixtures: fixed spotlights used for general illumination of theatre stages, where ignition stability is essential to ensure continuity during performances.

Moving heads: motorised fixtures that require fast and reliable ignition, an essential characteristic for dynamic effects and rapid scene changes. The solid-state ignitor withstands the mechanical stresses resulting from the continuous movement of the fixture.

Profile spots and followspots: specialised fixtures for precision lighting, where ignition reliability directly affects the quality of the performance. These fixtures often use MSR or MSD, HSR or HSD, CSR or CSD lamps, which particularly benefit from the pulse technology of the NI 1000 LE.

The robust construction and operational reliability make this component particularly suited for permanent installations in theatres, television studios, and conference halls, as well as for touring applications where fixtures are subject to frequent transport and varying operating conditions.

New Version and Distinctive Features

The current version of the NI 1000 LE replaces the previous model, identifiable by its green body, introducing technical and construction improvements that optimise its performance. The new configuration maintains full backward compatibility with existing installations, allowing direct replacement without the need for modifications to wiring systems or mounting supports.

This ignitor represents a direct alternative to the NI600S product, offering similar technical characteristics but with a wider range of supported wattages. The choice between the two models depends on the specific configuration of the installation and the wattages of the lamps fitted in the fixtures.

The availability of detailed technical datasheets provided by the manufacturer facilitates integration into lighting design projects, allowing designers and technicians to verify compatibility with existing configurations and to correctly size the power supply circuits. The technical documentation includes wiring diagrams, characteristic curves, and instructions for the correct installation of the component.

Long-Term Reliability and System Maintenance

The use of a quality ignitor such as the NI 1000 LE contributes significantly to the preventive maintenance of professional lighting installations. An efficient ignitor reduces stress on the electrodes of discharge lamps, minimising erosion and extending the service life of the expensive light sources used in professional fixtures.

Solid-state technology eliminates components susceptible to mechanical deterioration, reducing the need for frequent replacements and lowering long-term operating costs. For theatre operators, rental companies, and technical service providers, this translates into greater reliability during performances and a reduction in unplanned downtime.

Compatibility with lamps of different wattages allows spare parts to be standardised, simplifying stock management and speeding up extraordinary maintenance operations whenever required.