Product Overview

Philips 238089 CDM-TP 210W/942/U/O MasterColor Elite – 210W | PGZX18 Base | 4200K Cool White | Ceramic Metal Halide
The Philips 238089 (CDM-TP 210W/942/U/O) is a premier 210W ceramic metal halide lamp from the MasterColor Elite series, engineered for high-end commercial and outdoor lighting. Delivering a crisp 4200K cool white light with an exceptional 90+ CRI, this lamp ensures vibrant color rendering and architectural precision. Designed with a specialized PGZX18 ceramic base and integrated FadeBlock™ UV protection, it is the ideal solution for retail displays, wall washing, and high-performance outdoor luminaires. Made in Belgium. UPC: 046677238087.
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Wattage
210W
Elite HID
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Color Temp
4200K
90+ CRI
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Base
PGZX18
Ceramic
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ANSI Code
C183/O
Pulse Start
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Rated Life
20,000
Hours
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Quick Specs
- Brand: Philips MasterColor Elite
- Model Number: 238089 (CDM-TP 210W/942/U/O)
- ANSI Code: C183/O
- Wattage: 210W
- Initial Lumens: Approx. 22,000 lm
- Color Temperature: 4200K Cool White
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 90+
- Base Type: PGZX18 (Socketed)
- Bulb Shape: T12 Quartz
- Dimensions: 7.6 in MOL | 1.5 in Diameter
- Operating Position: Universal (U)
- Protection: FadeBlock™ UV Filtering
Product Overview
The Philips MasterColor Elite 210W represents the pinnacle of HID technology, offering superior light quality and lumen maintenance. Its 4200K color temperature provides a clean, daylight-like appearance that enhances retail merchandise, textures, and architectural details. The advanced ceramic arc tube technology ensures color stability within ±200K over the lamp's long 20,000-hour life. Additionally, the FadeBlock™ technology significantly reduces UV output, helping to protect fabrics, carpets, and artwork from the fading often associated with high-intensity discharge lighting.
Applications
- Retail Displays: High-end fashion, jewelry, and showrooms requiring 90+ CRI.
- Outdoor Lighting: Architectural floodlighting, facade washing, and landscape lighting in enclosed luminaires.
- Commercial Interiors: Indirect lighting, wall washing, and general area lighting for high-ceiling environments.
- Specialty Optics: Fiber optic systems and precision light guides.
Safety and Installation
This lamp is designed for **enclosed outdoor luminaires only**. It must be operated on **thermally protected ballasts** compatible with ANSI C183/O. Risk of UV radiation exposure and skin burns if the outer envelope is broken; ensure proper shielding is always in place during operation.
- Handling: Do not touch the bulb with bare hands; skin oils can cause the quartz to weaken and shatter.
- Environmental: Low-mercury and lead-free construction for an improved ecological profile.
- Standards: Complies with US FDA radiation standards 21 CFR 1040.30.
Ordering Information
- Part Number: 238089
- UPC: 046677238087
- Package Quantity: 12/CS
- Origin: Made in Belgium
ADL Supply recommends verifying your ballast's ANSI C183 compatibility before purchase to ensure proper pulse-start operation.