The DMX capable K 5600 EB1812P Electronic Ballast for Alpha 18K HMIlamp heads from K 5600 EB1812P Electronic Ballast for Alpha 18K HMIuses power components that can be exchanged in a few minutes, ensuring your equipment is always ready for use. The ballast is capable of operating any lamp in the range 6kW through to 18kW and 300Hz operation comes as standard. For high speed shooting the EB1812P employs Autoscan technology that automatically finds the frequency for the most stable output from 300 - 1,000Hz, thus preventing acoustic resonance in the lamp.

The power circuits have been designed to tolerate huge voltage fluctuations to keep the product running under the harshest of power supply conditions.

Wide Range of Output Options    Compatible with 18 / 12 / 9 / 6kW Heads    300-1,000Hz for High Speed Filming    Pluggable Power Modules    Lamp Cable Voltage Drop Compensation    Flicker-Free    DMX Control

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's included in the kit?

A: I contacted K 5600 Lighting with your inquiry. They state that the following items would be included with the purchase of the K 5600 Lighting Joker² 1600W Kit, B&H # K5K1600JB2: U1600B2 -- Joker2 1600W Head w/Cable L1600SE -- Lamp 5600K, 750 Hrs SE, UV Stop B1600E2 -- 1600W Ballast; wDMX, ALS, Dimming, 1000Hz C1600U -- Extension cable, 25 feet A1600BMR2 -- 1600W Beamer Optical Accessory A1600FF -- Fresnel Frosted lens with ring A1600SW -- Super Wide Flood lens with ring A1600WF -- Wide Flood lens with ring A1600MF -- Medium Flood lens with ring A1600FD -- Full Double Scrim 1600W - 9" A1600FS -- Full Single Scrim 1600W - 9" A1600LB -- Lens Bag 1600W Joker-Bug A1600BD -- Four leaf Barndoor P1600FG -- Frosted Glass UV Protection Beaker P1600CG -- Clear Glass UV Protection Beaker PMU1600BSW -- Beaker Safety Wire and Bug Ring A1600CCC -- Carrying Case 1600W Joker-Bug

Q: 2. Can I use this bulb as a replacement for a 1000w rated lamp that I have been running with a g9.5 1000w tungsten bulb/ Id like to switch to daylight bulbs, but keep the same photo lights. Is the possible?

A: No, HMI lamps require a specially designed fixture with a special transformer (ballast) that regulates the power going to the fixture.

Q: 3. Does the ballast get hot while on?

A: The K 5600 Lighting 800W ballast control system does get warm to touch but does not get hot.

Q: 4. Why does it list a male connector as an essential element to this kit? Do you have to manually do wire splicing to get this light to work?

A: Due to the input power requirements a plug is not included so that the end user can wire it according to their own needs. 90-130 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 25-19 A 180-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 13-10 A

Q: 5. E' possibile utilizzare questo prodotto in Italia con voltaggio 220 V?

A: Il reattore incluso nel kit CAME-TV 575W HMI Fresnel Kit with Dimmable Electronic Ballast and Case una tensione operativa di 100-250 VCA. In quanto tale, s, sarebbe compatibile per l'uso in Italia.The ballast included with the CAME-TV 575W HMI Fresnel Kit with Dimmable Electronic Ballast and Case has an operating voltage of 100-250 VAC. As such, yes, it would be compatible for use in Italy.

Q: 6. this is 240 v bulb?

A: In HMI all the voltage output is done in the ballast, if your ballast is multi voltage it will work worldwide.

Q: 7. Can I get AC 100/110V plug version for using in Japan?

A: This unit will work in Japan just the way it is.

Q: 8. Does this kit include the case? lenses, ballast?

A: The Joker2 800w Kit includes Head, Ballast, UV Stop Se lamp, Joker Beamer, Clear and Frosted UV Protection Beaker, 25' extn cable, Barndoor, 4Pc Lens set w/rings, 3 Pc scrim set, Hard White Carrying Case. K 5600 part number is K0800JB2

Q: 9. Does it come with the lamp?

A: This kit does not include a lamp. A compatible lamp is the Sylvania / Osram HMI Digital 1800W Single End Lamp B&H # SYHMI1800.

Q: 10. Will this work with an Arrisun 12 Plus head?

A: Yes, this ballast is compatible with an Arrisun 12.