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BALLASTS 

Choke and Electronic 

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ARRI Ballast Technologies 

ARRI Ballasts 

From the introduction of metal halide discharge lighting in the 1970’s, ballasts 

have been an integral part of the ARRI Lighting family. Since then, the range has 

developed into the reliable, robust and efficient components recognised worldwide 

as the industry standard for film, theatre and events. 

ARRI was a pioneer in the introduction of electronic ballasts which have now 

become industry standard. ARRI offers a comprehensive range of choke and 

electronic ballasts for mains and battery operation, including 19” multi-function 

ballasts - plug in technology for the universal connection of different power 

lampheads. Latest developments include high-speed ballasts for digital video 

and new features including CCL cable loss compensation which maintaining full 

output even with long head cables. 

Today, ARRI Ballasts feature state of the art electronics and offer easy maintenance, 

automatic fault detection and extensive status indicators along with impeccable 

reliability and safety. A wide range of cables and accessories completes the 

ARRI range. 

Electronic Ballast Features 

• Flicker-free operation without camera synchronisation 

• ALF (Active Line Filter) for most Electronic Ballasts 

• Automatic Voltage Selection on dual voltage models 

• Low Noise operating mode for sync sound filming 

• Over-Voltage mains protection 

• Soft Starting to improve lamp life 

• Protection against ignition spikes 

• Dimming on all models 

• Operate in temperatures up to 50°C 

Ballast Options 

• Choke ballasts with 1200 W to 4000 W capacity 

• Electronic ballasts from 125 W to 18,000 W 

• Electronic battery ballasts 125 W to 1200 W 

• 19” rack mount electronic ballasts - plug-in technology for 200 W to 4000 W 

• Rolling racks with integrated power distribution for 19” electronic ballasts 

• Multicore cables and intelligent splitter boxes for Location and EVENT Systems 

• Options for International Veam or Schaltbau connectors and for 

non-ARRI lampheads 

• Optional DMX or analogue remote control on many models 

• Rack-mounted or stand alone Boost Ballasts 

• High Speed options 1000 Hz to 4 kW and 300 Hz 6 – 18 kW for high speed 

video photography 

• Light-weight models up to 575 W for maximum portability 

For further information: www.arri.com 

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ARRI | BALLASTS 

ARRI EVENT Systems 

High Speed Ballasts 

ARRI EVENT Systems have set the 

standard for exhibitions, car shows and 

other events where daylight sources 

are required. The EVENT System saves 

set-up time and costs with improved cable 

management. Special EVENT Arrisun 

and ARRI X heads are supplied by a 

19” 4U pack via a single multicore cable. 

For more details please refer to the 

EVENT Brochure. 

Location Multifunction Ballasts 

Location Multi-function Ballasts save space 

on set and make plugging up discharge 

heads almost as easy as tungsten. A rolling 

rack can power up to 18 lampheads via 

multi-core cables. Standard ARRI heads 

from 200 W to 4 kW can be used. 

Intelligent splitter boxes are available in 

two types: the 2/6/12 can supply 6 x 200 

or 575 W heads or up to 3 x 1.2 kW heads 

driven by pairs of channels while the 

2.5/4 splitter operates up to three 2.5 or 

4 kW heads. 

The boxes identify the combination 

connected so the appropriate power is 

supplied without risk. 

Boost Ballasts 

High speed filming can demand very high 

light levels for a short time. HMI is ideal 

for this, producing 3-4 times as much 

visible light as tungsten but with less 

heat. Boost Ballasts over-drive standard 

4 kW lampheads to 8 kW giving the highest 

possible light output for high-speed 

photography with smaller and lower cost 

lampheads. 

Both 19” rack mounted and stand-alone 

versions are available with a range of 

remote control options. 

The advent of a new generation of highspeed 

video cameras has created new 

lighting challenges. High speed video, 

previously the preserve of specialist 

industrial film-makers has now become 

mainstream. ARRI is pleased to introduce 

a new generation of 1000 Hz High Speed 

Ballasts that meet the challenge of 

modern digital high-speed photography 

with ease. 

From experience gained making High 

Speed 300 Hz ballasts for the industrial 

market and developed in co-operation 

with Weisscam, this new technology 

offers worry-free shooting with standards 

of exposure and colour stability suitable 

for commercials and sport. 1000 Hz 

ballasts are available for lampheads up to 

4 kW and 300 Hz ballasts up to 18 kW. 

Battery Ballasts 

For ultimate portability, lampheads up 

to 400 W can be battery powered from 

24-36 V battery supplies via Electronic 

Battery Ballasts. Ballasts can be powered 

from standard battery technologies 

including Lead Acid, NiCd, NiMH 

and Lithium. Battery Ballasts have 

lightweight extruded aluminium housings 

for maximum portability allowing for 

applications such as belt-pack use. 

Lightweight Ballasts 

ARRI equipment is known for the high 

robustness demanded for film location 

work, but for run-and-gun applications 

lightweight ballasts up to 575 W are 

available with lightweight extruded 

aluminium housings, an ideal match 

for the ARRI Pocket PAR lampheads. 

Choke Ballasts 

Accessories 

Where flicker-free lighting is not required, 

ARRI choke ballasts offer a robust, lowcost 

solution. Choke ballasts are optionally 

available with DMX remote control, ideal 

for theatre and event applications. 

To complement the range of ARRI 

ballasts, available accessories include 

head-to-ballast cable testers and a newly 

redesigned Flicker Meter to check the 

stability of any light source including HMI, 

fluorescent, LED and display monitors. 

The new model also includes frequency 

and light intensity measurement. 

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Location Electronic Ballasts 

200 W 

Electronic Ballast 

575/1.2 kW 


1200/1800 W 


2.5 kW ‘Baby’ 


2.5 kW 


EB ALF: L4.76115.0 

115/230 V 

Technical Data: 

Size (mm): 

134H x 146W x 251L 

Weight (kg): 3.4 

Silent, no fan. 

Accessories: 

7 m 200 W Head to 

Ballast Cable L2.73372.0 

Boost Option 

Standard DMX 

EB: L2.76125.0 L2.76126.0 

EB ALF: L2.76425.0 L2.76426.0 

EB 1000 Hz: L2.76425KH 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

150H x 200W x 300L 


Accessories: 

7 m 575/1200 W Head to 


15 m 575/1200 W Head to 

Ballast Cable L2.75600.C 

EB: 

EB DMX: 

EB 1000 Hz: 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

156H x 200W x 335L 

Weight (kg): 8 

L2.76625.0 

L2.76626.0 

L2.76625KH 

Accessories: 

7 m 575/1200 W Head to 


15 m 575/1200 W Head 

to Ballast Cable L2.75600.C 

EB: L2.76695.0 

EB DMX: L2.76696.0 

230 V 


Size (mm): 

156H x 200W x 335L 


Accessories: 

7 m 2.5/4 kW Head to 




EB: L2.76635.0 

EB DMX: L2.76636.0 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

358H x 243W x 450L 


Accessories: 





High Speed Option 

Lightweight Elect. Ballasts 

Electronic Battery Ballasts 

125/200 W 


400/575 W 


125/200 W 

Electronic Battery 

Ballast 

200/400 W 

Electronic Battery 

Ballast 

575/1.2 kW AC/DC 

Electronic 

Ballast 

EB: L2.76013.B 

EB 1000 Hz: L2.76013KH 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

70H x 180W x 240L 


Accessories: 





Mounting Plate with 

Superclamp L2.76100.0 

EB: L2.76260.0 

EB DMX: L2.76261.0 

EB 1000 Hz: L2.76260KH 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

91H x 155W x 270L 


Accessories: 


Ballast Cable L2.75600.0L 







EBB: 

L2.76040.B 


Size (mm): 

67H x 130W x 158L 


Accessories: 








Velcro Strap L2.76095.0 

EBB: 

L2.76270.B 


Size (mm): 

91H x 155W x 265L 


Accessories: 







EBB: 

L2.76230.0 


Size (mm): 

200H x 230W x 358L 


Accessories: 

7 m Head to Ballast Cable 

L2.75600.0 

15 m Head to 


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2.5/4 kW 


575/1.2/2.5/4 kW 


6 kW and 2.5/4/6 kW 


6/12 kW 


12/18 kW 


Standard DMX 

EB 2.5/4 kW 

230V: L2.76640.0 L2.76641.0 

EB 1000 Hz: L2.76640KH 

CCL: 

L2.76650.0 

EB 2.5/4 kW 

115/230 V: L2.76675.0 L2.76676.0 

1000 Hz: L2.76675KH 


Size (mm): 

358H x 243W x 450L 


Accessories: 





EB 575-4 kW 

230V: L2.76671.0 


Size (mm): 

358H x 243W x 450L 


Accessories: 





Boost Option 

High Speed Option 

EB 6 kW: L2.76193.0 

EB 6 kW 300 Hz: L2.76193EH 

EB 2.5/4/6 kW: L2.76195.0 

115/230 V 


Size (mm): 

358H x 243W x 450L 


Accessories: 

7 m 6 kW Head to 



Ballast Cable L2.77940.A 





EB: L2.76172.0 

EB DMX: L2.76182.0 

EB 300 Hz: L2.76172HS 

6kW 115/230 V 

12kW 230 V 


Size (mm): 

498H x 263W x 506L 


Accessories: 





15 m 12/18 kW Head to 




Trolley for Ballast 

L2.76178.0 

EB: L2.76290.0 

EB DMX: L2.76291.0 

EB 300 Hz: L2.76290HS 

230V 


Size (mm): 

584H x 283W x 560L 


Accessories: 





Boost Ballasts 

Choke Ballasts 

4-8 kW 

Boost Ballast 

4-8 kW 19” 

Boost Ballast 

1.2 kW 

Choke Ballast 

2.5 kW 

Choke Ballast 

4 kW 

Choke Ballast 

EB: 

230 V 

L2.76641.B 


Size (mm): 

358H x 243W x 450L 


Accessories: 

7 m 2.5 kW Head to 




Hand Control for Boost 

Ballast L2.76810.0 

EB Interbus 

EB Digital r/c 

EB Analog r/c 

L2.76691.0 

L2.76692.0 

L2.76693.0 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 

Steel Rack for 8 x 19” EB 

L2.76344.0 

Flight Case: 

for 1 x 19” EB L2.76352.0 

for 3 x 19” EB L2.76788.0 

for 4 x 19” EB L2.76789.0 

CB: 

L2.75012.E 


Size (mm): 

398H x 175W x 254L 


Accessories: 





CB DMX: L2.75024.E 


Size (mm): 

398H x 175W x 293L 


Accessories: 





CB DMX: L2.75870.E 


Size (mm): 

480H x 365W x 630L 


Accessories: 

7 m 4 kW Head to Ballast 

Cable L2.75620.0 



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EVENT Ballasts 

Accessories 

EB 200 W 

EVENT Six 

EB 575 W 

EVENT Single 

EB 575 W 

EVENT Six 

EB 1200 W 

EVENT Three 

Light, Frequency 

and Flicker Meter 

Part no.: 

L2.76321.0 

Part no.: 

L2.76259EV 

Part no.: 

L2.76340.0 

Part no.: 

L2.76331.0 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 

6-channel EVENT Splitbox 

L2.76341.0 

Multicore Cables: 

5 m L2.76342.B 

10 m L2.76342.C 

20 m L2.76342.D 

50 m L2.76342.E 


Size (mm): 

100 H x 198 W x 285 L 


Accessories: 

Mounting Plate With 

Superclamp 

L2.76100.0 

Head to Ballast Cables: 

2.5 m L2.76318.A 

5 m L2.76318.B 

10 m L2.76318.C 

15 m L2.76318.D 

30 m L2.76318.E 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 


L2.76341.0 


5 m L2.76342.B 

10 m L2.76342.C 

20 m L2.76342.D 

50 m L2.76342.E 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 


L2.76367.0 


5 m L2.76342.B 

10 m L2.76342.C 

20 m L2.76342.D 

50 m L2.76342.E 

Part no.: L2.76305.0 

Easy, accurate measurement of 

light level, flicker, light frequency 

and supply frequency for most light 

sources and monitors. 


Size (mm): 

162L x 82W x 40H 


Display: Graphic with 

backlight 

Battery: 3 x AA 

Flicker Factor: 0-100% 

Frequency: 9-1000 Hz 

Illumination: 

50-150,000 lux 

4.6-13,900 fc 

Multifunction Ballasts 

Accessories 

EB 200/575/1200 W 

EVENT 

Multifunction 

EB 1200 /1800 W 

EVENT Three 

EB 200/575/1200 

Location 

Multifunction 

EB 2.5/4 

Location 

Multifunction 

Cable Checker 

575-4 kW & 6-18 kW 

Part no.: 

L2.76777.0 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19” W x 4U H 


Accessories: 


L2.76341.B 


5 m L2.76342.B 

10 m L2.76342.C 

20 m L2.76342.D 

50 m L2.76342.E 

Part no.: 

L2.76610.0 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 


L2.37705.0 

Part no.: L2.76778.0 

Flight Case for 3 x 19” EB Modules. 

Picture shows 3 Ballast Packs in 

Flight Case with Multicore Cable and 

Splitbox. 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 

6-channel Location 

Splitbox L2.76779.B 

Part no.: L2.76792.0 

Flight Case for 3 x 19” EB Modules. 

Picture shows 3 Ballast Packs in 

Flight Case with Multicore Cable and 

Splitbox. 


Size (mm): 

560L x 19”W x 4U H 


Accessories: 

3-channel Location 

Splitbox L2.76793.B 

Part nos.: 

575-4000 W: BS13000002 

6-18 kW: BS13000004 

115/230 V 

Indication of short circuit and broken 

wires in head to ballast cables. 


Size (mm): 

298H x 225W x 90L 


Test current: 1 A 

Test voltage: 300 V 


20 m L2.76781.C 

30 m L2.76781.D 

50 m L2.76781.E 


20 m L2.76796.C 

30 m L2.76796.D 

50 m L2.76796.E 

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Specification 


Ballast Type 

ID Number 

Input Voltage 

Input Current (A) nominal 

Input Power apparent (VA) 

Power Factor (cos Φ) 

Efficiency % 

Max. Ambient Temp. °C 

IP Rating 

On/off 

Earth 

Lamp lit 

Over Temperature 

Automatic Lamp Recognition 

Active Line Filter 

Compensation for Cable Losses 

Dimming 

Flicker Free 

50 Hz Crystal Low Noise 

60 Hz Crystal Low Noise 

DMX Remote Control 

Schaltbau Output 

300 Hz Output 

1000 Hz Output 

Choke Ballasts Indicators Features Output Type Options 

1.2 kW L2.75012.E 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 6 1373 0.95 89 40 32 • • * 

2.5 kW L2.75024.E 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 13 2956 0.9 94 40 32 • • Std * 

4 kW L2.75870.E 220-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 21 4779 0.9 93 40 32 • • Std * 

Electronic Battery Ballast 

125/200 W DC L2.76040.B 20-34 VDC 5.8/9.3 A @ 24 V 225 - 88 45 22 • • • 

200/400 W DC L2.76270.B 20-36 VDC 10/20 A @ 24 V 490 - 82 50 22 • • • 

575/1200 W AC/DC L2.76230.0 90-250 VDC 3.2/6.6 A @ 230 V 1530 0.98 80 50 • • • • • • • * 

24-60 VDC (575 W) 15 A @ 48 V 720 - 

48-60 VDC (1200 W) 31 A @ 48 V 1530 - 

Electronic Mains Ballast 

125/200 W L2.76013.B 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 0.6/1 A @ 230 V 240 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • * 

200 W L4.76115.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 1 A @ 230 V 240 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • 

400/575 W L2.76260.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 2.0/2.9 A @ 230 V 667 0.98 85 50 22 • • • • • • • * * 

575/1200 W without ALF L2.76125.0 90-125 / 180-250 VAC 4.8/9.9 A @ 230 V 2290 0.6 91 50 22 • • • • • • • • * * 

575/1200 W L2.76425.0 90-125 / 180-250 VAC 3/6 A @ 230 V 1390 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • * * * 

1200/1800 W L2.76625.0 90-125 / 180-250 VAC 9.8 A @ 230 V 2250 0.98 88 50 21 • • • • • • • • • • • * * * 

2.5 kW ‘Baby’ L2.76695.0 180-250 VAC 12.2 A @ 230 V 2800 0.98 91 50 21 • • • • • • • • • * * 

2.5 kW L2.76635.0 90-125 / 180-250 VAC 12.6 A @ 230 V 2900 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • * * 

2.5/4 kW L2.76640.0 190-250 VAC 12.6/20 A @ 230 V 4650 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • • * * * 

2.5/4 kW CCL L2.76650.0 190-250 VAC 12.6/20 A @ 230 V 4650 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • • • * * * 

2.5/4 kW Dual Voltage L2.76675.0 90-125 / 180-250 VAC 12.6/20 A @ 230 V 4650 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • • * * 

575/1.2/2.5/4 kW L2.76671.0 190-250 VAC 3-20 A @ 230 V 4650 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • • * * 

2.5/4/6 kW L2.76195.0 180-250 VAC 29.5 A @ 230 V 6800 0.98 90 50 22 • • • • • • • • • 

4-8 kW Boost L2.76641.B 190-250 VAC 20/40 A @ 230 V 4650/9300 0.98 88 50 22 • • • • • • • • • * * * 

6 kW L2.76193.0 180-250 VAC 29.5 A @ 230 V 6800 0.98 90 50 22 • • • • • • • • • 

6/12 kW L2.76172.0 90-125 VAC (6 kW) 60 A @ 115 V 6900 0.98 89 50 22 • • • • • • • • • * * 

180-250 VAC (6/12 kW) 29/57 A @ 230 V 13200 0.98 91 

12/18 kW L2.76290.0 190-250 VAC 56/84 A @ 230 V 19400 0.98 95 50 22 • • • • • • • • • • * * 

19” and EVENT Ballasts 

200 W EVENT Six L2.76321.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 3x 2.2 A @ 230 V 1500 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

575 W EVENT Single L2.76259EV 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 2.0/2.9A @ 230 V 667 0.98 85 50 22 • • • • • • • Std 

575 W Six L2.76340.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 6x 3 A @ 230 V 4200 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

1200 W Three L2.76631.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 3x 6 A @ 230 V 4200 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

1200/1800 EVENT Three L2.76610.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 3x 9.8 A @ 230 V 6750 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

2500/4000 W Multifunction L2.76791.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 20 A @ 230 V 4650 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

200/575/1200 W Multifunction L2.76777.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 3x 6 A @ 230 V 4200 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • Std 

4-8 kW Boost L2.76691.0 90-130 / 180-250 VAC 40 A @ 230 V 4650/9300 0.98 88 60 20 • • • • • • • 

*Contact your supplier for details and part numbers. Other options are also available including output connections for non-ARRI lampheads. 

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ARRI Ballast Technologies 

Germany 

Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. 

Pulvermuhle, D-83071 Stephanskirchen 

Tel: +49(0)8036-3009-0, Fax: +49(0)8036-2471 

ARRI Lighting Solutions GmbH 

Ernst-Augustin Str. 12, D-12489 Berlin 

Tel: + 49(0)30-678233-0, Fax: +49(0)30-678233-99 

Great Britain 

ARRI CT Limited 

2 Highbridge, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1LX, Great Britain 

Tel: +44 (0)1895 457 000, Fax: +44 (0)1895 457 001 

Italy 

ARRI Italia S.r.l. (Sales & Service, Milan) 

Viale Edison 318, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni (Milano), Italy 

Tel: +39 (02)262 271 75, Fax: +39 (02)242 1692 

ARRI Italia S.r.l (Sales & Service, Rome) 

Via Placanica 97, 00040 Morena (Roma), Italy 

Tel: +39 (06)79 89 021, Fax: +39 (06)79 89 02 206 

USA 

ARRI Inc. (Sales & Service, East Coast) 

617 Route 303, Blauvelt, NY 10913-1109, USA 

Tel: +1 (845)353 1400, Fax: +1 (845)425 1250 

ARRI Inc. (Sales & Service, West Coast) 

600 North Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502-1639, USA 

Tel: +1 (818)841 7070, Fax: +1 (818)848 4028 

Canada 

ARRI Canada Limited (Sales & Service) 

415 Horner Ave, Unit 11 & 12, Toronto, Ontario M8W 4WS, Canada 

Tel: +1 (416)255 3335, Fax: +1 (416)255 3399 

Australia 

ARRI Australia PTY Limited 

Unit 6C, 5 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Sydney, Australia 

Tel: +61 (2)9855 4308, Fax: +61 (2)9855 4301 

Hong Kong 

ARRI ASIA Limited 

Office 3B on 29/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong 

Tel: + 852 2571 6288 Fax: + 852 2875 9181 

This ARRI ballast brochure (ID-No. L5.90196.E) is published by Arnold & Richter Cine Technik, September 2nd, 2011 © ARRI/2011 

Technical data and offerings are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Without any warranty. Not binding 02/09/11. ARRI is a registered trademark of Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. 

Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG • Türkenstrasse 89 • D-80799 Munich • phone +49(0)89 3809 0 • fax +49 (0)89 3809 1245 • www.arri.com

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