DynaVision DALI Xtreme gear for CDO - Philips Lighting

Frequently asked questions (2/3)
Xtreme Gears - General Questions
• How is lifetime of Philips drivers specified?
– The Xtreme lifetime of 80.000 hours is specified as operation hours at continuous worst case
conditions such as maximum Tcase temperature (80°C), low mains voltage (198V) and low lamp
voltage (85V). Competition gear’s lifetime is normally specified at nominal conditions and is
limited to 50 or 60.000 hours.
• Can the lamp start in a dimmed mode?
– Yes, Philips calls this feature “Adjustable Power Output” and can be set via the DALI input.
Special configuration software will be needed.
• Will also a 1-10V interface be available?
– No, the 1-10V functionality will not be supported anymore because most functions are now
integrated (SDU, Dynadimmer). For replacement old driver we recommend to remove the
additional components or replace 1-10V unit for a DALI version.
• Is the behavior of the DALI version same as the existing Xtreme versions
– Yes, temperature and EMI behavior is similar with fixed output and LumiStep
• What does designed for 100ppm mean?
– Design and manufacturing is set-up for maximum 100 pcs per year returned from the field out of
one million products sold. This extreme reliability has been achieved by Philips long time
experience in outdoor lighting during design and our quality testing procedures. Actual
performance so far is confirming this performance.
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