Product Overview
The Philips MasterColor® CDM-T 223289 (CDM-T 35W/830) Lamp is a commercial-grade, high-efficiency ceramic metal halide (CMH) single-ended capsule engineered for precision retail window arrays, luxury jewelry showcases, museum gallery accent spots, and high-end hospitality lobbies. Delivering 3,300 initial lumens of sparkling 3000K warm white light, this compact 35-watt lamp features a professional G12 ceramic bi-pin base and a clear T6 glass envelope. Outfitted with specialized FadeBlock™ UV-filtering technology to block harmful ultraviolet radiation, it safeguards sensitive fabrics and art mediums from early fading while maintaining an elite color accuracy baseline of 85 CRI over a 12,000-hour rated life.
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Wattage
35W
Ceramic HID
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Color Temp
3000K
Warm White
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Base Style
G12
Ceramic Bi-Pin
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ANSI Code
M130/E
Enclosed Rated
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Max Life
12,000
Rated Hours
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ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide
The Philips MasterColor® CDM-T series utilizes a premium polycrystalline alumina (PCA) ceramic arc tube that withstands immense internal operating pressures without undergoing the structural chemical decay common in traditional quartz metal halide bulbs. By containing the chemical metal halide dosing salts inside a highly stable ceramic chamber, this architecture eliminates color drifting over time, locking target color shifts within a tight ±200K window across its entire service lifecycle. This ensures architectural lighting tracks maintain full visual uniformity across extensive retail grids.
Critical Fully Enclosed Luminaire Mandate and Electronic Control Requirements: Facility managers and commercial lighting installers executing routine building upkeep must review physical luminaire parameters carefully prior to installation: this HID lamp carries an ANSI M130/E safety ranking and must be operated strictly inside a fully enclosed fixture fitted with a tempered glass cover lens. Enclosed lenses isolate the intense operational thermal fields of the bulb and safeguard the surrounding workspace environment in the rare event of an end-of-life ceramic arc rupture.
Furthermore, while compatible with thermally protected magnetic systems, this lamp achieves its peak lumen efficiency and optimal color consistency when paired with low-frequency electronic square-wave ballasts (such as the Philips Advance e-Vision® engine). Electronic drivers eliminate internal acoustic resonances, preventing premature cathode erosion and protecting your warranty tracks.
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Verify Before Installing
Enclosed Fixtures Only — M130 Electronic Ballast Checked — Quartz Glass Cleanliness
Examine your fixture casing and confirm it features an integrated protective safety lens cover before inserting pins. This bulb features an ultra-compact T6 shape profile measuring precisely 3.94 inches (100mm) in Maximum Overall Length (MOL). Integrated FadeBlock™ UV barriers reduce textile fabric fading, polymer degradation, and artwork yellowing by absorbing upwards of 90% of destructive ultraviolet frequencies.
Mercury Content and Regulatory Compliance Notice: This high-intensity discharge lamp incorporates an internal chemical gas dosing mix and contains a metered mercury payload. It must be cleanly routed to certified commercial hazardous waste repositories at end-of-life cycles rather than mixed into standard municipal or residential trash lines. |
Detailed Product Specifications
- Brand Name: Philips MasterColour
- Product Series Line: MasterColor® Ceramic Metal Halide CDM-T Series
- Philips Factory Product Ordering SKU Code: 223289 (Alternative trade code: 22328-9)
- Manufacturer Order Nomenclature Model: CDM-T 35W/830 (Corrected data block line link)
- UPC Barcode Number (GTIN-12): 046677223281
- Official Trade Industry ANSI Identifier: M130/E (Enclosed Fixture Rated HID Class)
- Core Technology Class: High Intensity Discharge (HID) — Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH)
- Primary Control Requirement: 35W M130 Electronic Low-Frequency Square-Wave Ballast
- Operational Power Draw: 35.0 Watts
- Nominal Arc Operating Voltage: Ballast Managed (Nominal 85V AC continuous voltage across gas chamber)
- Continuous Operating Amperage Draw: 0.530 Amperes continuous current tracking
- Initial Luminous Brightness: 3,300 Lumens (Post standard 100-hour laboratory seasoning burn)
- Mean Luminous Lifecycle Output: 3,135 Lumens (Elite 95% Systemic Lumen Maintenance Profile)
- Luminous Efficacy Ratio: 94.2 Lumens per Watt (LPW)
- Color Temperature Configuration: 3000K Warm White (830 Rare-Earth Salt Tri-Phosphor Formulation)
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 85 Ra (High Color Accuracy Display Quality)
- Base Type Configuration: G12 Ceramic Bi-Pin (Standard 12mm center pin spacing pitch)
- Glass Bulb Shape Profile: T6 Tubular Enclosure
- Glass Casing Treatment Material: Integrated Fused Quartz with FadeBlock™ UV-Absorption Protection Shield
- Maximum Overall Length (MOL): 3.94" Inches (100mm actual structural tool length)
- Light Center Length (LCL): 56mm (2.20" Inches center tracking alignment)
- Rated Average Service Lifespan: 12,000 Hours
- Chassis Burn Position Limit: Universal — Operates reliably at any structural mounting orientation
- Country of Manufacturing Origin: Made in Belgium
Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance
Quartz Glass Protection and Alkaline Skin Oil Degradation Safeties
Never handle the clear T6 quartz glass body with uninsulated hands or bare fingers. Human skin carries natural moisture and tracking oils that bond permanently to the vitreous silica surface during high thermal cycling phases. When the ceramic core strikes and achieves high operating temperatures within seconds of initialization, these oil deposits induce a destructive molecular reaction known as devitrification.
The alkaline residues fuse into the quartz lattice, altering the crystal layout and creating clouding zones that trap local radiation. This traps localized heat, producing hot spots that trigger premature structural glass blistering, microscopic stress cracks, or premature explosive capsule rupture under pressure. Always mount utilizing clean cotton installation gloves or protective lint-free microfiber sleeves. If an accidental contact occurs, thoroughly wash the quartz envelope with high-purity isopropyl alcohol and allow it to dry completely prior to system initialization.
Commercial Equipment Industry Cross-References
This premium 35W CMH G12 T6 tube serves as a direct drop-in replacement or electrical equivalent for the following lines:
- Sylvania Competitor Match: ConstantColor MC39T6/U/G12/830 / Order Code
- GE Lighting Match: CMH39/T/U/830/G12 / Precision Ceramic Metal Halide Line
- Ushio Reference alternative: CMI-TC35W/830/G12 / European Modular Display Series
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