Sylvania 69487 XBO 3000 W/HPS OFR

The Sylvania XBO 3000W/30V is an ultra-high-output 3,000W xenon short-arc lamp engineered for digital cinema projection — delivering 140,000 lumens of 6000K daylight output at 98 CRI from a double-ended T17 envelope with differentiated anode (SFaX30-14/68) and cathode (SFc30-20/50) base connections. Operating at 30V DC with a 105A arc current, this DC-powered cinema xenon source provides a 1,000-hour rated service life and the near-perfect daylight spectral balance required for professional digital cinema projection at the highest screen brightness levels.

ADL Supply Expert Application & Replacement Guide

The Sylvania XBO 3000W/30V is specified by cinema projector service technicians and theatrical equipment engineers as the replacement arc source in large-format digital cinema projector lamp houses where 3,000W xenon output is required for auditorium screen brightness at the highest fidelity levels. This lamp is a DC-powered xenon short-arc source operating at 30V nominal and 105A arc current from a dedicated cinema projector power supply — it is not compatible with standard AC ballasts of any type, and the extremely high arc current (105A) requires robust cable connections rated for continuous high-current DC service. Polarity is critical — the anode and cathode terminations use physically different base formats to enforce correct polarity: the SFaX30-14/68 base is the anode (+) connection and the SFc30-20/50 base is the cathode (−) connection. Reversing polarity will prevent arc ignition and may damage the lamp house power supply. The s110 burn position notation indicates the lamp may be operated at any orientation within 110° of the vertical axis — confirm this is consistent with the projector lamp house mounting geometry. The 334mm overall length must be confirmed against the lamp house's mechanical clearances before ordering. Cinema projection facilities should track runtime hours per lamp and establish a preventive replacement schedule before the 1,000-hour rated life threshold.

Before You Order

Detailed Product Specifications

• Brand: Sylvania (Ledvance)
• Product Line Series: XBO Xenon Short-Arc — Digital Cinema Projection
• UPC Barcode: Confirm with Sylvania specification sheet
• Core Technology: Xenon Short-Arc — Double-Ended T17, DC-Powered
• Power Supply Requirement: Dedicated DC cinema projector supply — 30V / 105A; standard AC ballasts not compatible; polarity critical
• Wattage: 3,000W
• Operating Voltage: 30V DC
• Operating Current: 105A
• Initial Lumens: 140,000 lm
• Luminous Intensity: 13,500 cd
• Color Temperature (CCT): 6000K Daylight
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): 98
• Anode Base: SFaX30-14/68 (+)
• Cathode Base: SFc30-20/50 (−)
• Bulb Shape: T17 Double-Ended
• Overall Length: 334mm (13.15 inches)
• Burn Position: s110 — within 110° of vertical axis
• Rated Average Lifespan: 1,000 Hours
• Mercury Content: None — xenon fill; hazardous waste disposal per applicable regulations due to high-pressure envelope

Operation, Safety & Mounting Compliance

DC Power, Polarity, 105A Current & Hot Restart Prohibition

This lamp operates on direct current from a cinema projector power supply specifically designed for xenon arc lamp operation — the DC supply regulates the ignition voltage, current ramp-up, and steady-state 105A arc current. The 105A operating current requires lamp house wiring, cable connectors, and bus bars rated for continuous high-current DC service; inadequate connections will cause resistance heating at terminal points that can damage the lamp house and create a fire hazard. Polarity must be observed at both bases — the physically different SFaX and SFc base formats are designed to enforce correct polarity, but technicians must confirm the lamp house wiring harness matches the lamp's anode/cathode orientation before powering the supply. Following any power interruption, the lamp must cool completely before re-ignition — xenon short-arc lamps cannot be hot-restarted and require full pressure normalization before the next ignition sequence.

Extreme High-Pressure Hazard, UV Safety & Disposal

At 3,000W the xenon arc operates at extremely high internal pressure — significantly higher than all other lamp types in this series — creating a severe explosion and fragment hazard during handling if the envelope is cracked, dropped, or mishandled. Always wear a full face shield, leather gloves, and protective clothing during all handling, installation, and removal. Inspect the lamp envelope for surface damage before every installation. Never drop or subject the lamp to mechanical shock. This lamp emits intense UV radiation — the projector's lamp house optical assembly must provide complete UV containment. This lamp contains no mercury; however the high-pressure xenon envelope warrants consultation with local hazardous waste disposal authorities for spent lamp disposal.

Industry Cross-Reference Data

• Osram: XBO 3000W/30 HS OFR (equivalent 3000W 30V xenon short-arc double-ended cinema lamp)
• Philips: UHP 3000W 30V (equivalent ultra-high-pressure xenon cinema projection arc source)
• Christie / Barco / NEC: Confirm OEM lamp house specification for exact dimensional and electrical match before ordering
• Legacy Cross-Reference: Direct replacement for 3,000W 30V DC xenon short-arc double-ended T17 lamp positions in large-format digital cinema projector lamp house assemblies

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