Gavita DigiStar 400 User manual

DigiStar instructions 1.01
Document number 11012001/TTE
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST BEFORE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
and safe operation, but the installation and use of the ballast is the responsibility of the user. ncorrect use or
installation can lead to failure and damage to the ballast. Damage to the ballast and electronic circuitry as a
resul
t of incorrect installation and use revokes your warrant
before installing your electronic ballast.
Installation
Be sure to comply to local installation regulations.
Always install your electronic ballast
vertical
verticalvertical
vertical
Our ballasts do not get very hot at all
but a cool ballast is a happy ballast!
Keep distance
distancedistance
distance
between your ballasts to insure a free air flow
ballasts. Mount ballasts on a non-
combustible material.
These ballasts are developed for indoor use only.
ballasts are sealed to prevent dust and humidity
a dry environment at environment temperatur
in a closed cabinet
make sure you have enough
active cooling on the bottom air inlet
of your cabinet to ensure a cool air flow through your installation cabinet.
Switching gear
We recommend to use two pole
contactors
appropriate switching gear is recommended. Do not use household timers to switch electronic ballasts.
Lam connection, re lacement
and hot restrike
•
Always install the lamp lead and lamp
•
When connecting a lamp lead to a reflector make sure that the wire ends are tightly secured in their
terminals and a strain relief is in place. For stranded wire always use
•
Always connect the ground wire to the reflector if it is
•
When changing the lamp first disconnect the ballast from mains by removing the
•
Never disconnect a lamp by pulling the lamp cord out of a live
• Allow a lamp to cool for 20-
30 minutes before restarting (hot restrike).
Preventing EMI and mains ollution
The DigiStar
ballast is tested for EM (Electro Magnetic nterference) and has met the highest standards.
ncorrect installation however can cause unnecessary mains pollution and EM . Therefore please follow these
guidelines for correct wiring:
1. Do not coil your excess
Do not coil your excessDo not coil your excess
Do not coil your excess
wiring
wiringwiring
wiring
to meet the required length.
2.
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
chance of EM .
3.
Keep your mains leads and l
Keep your mains leads and lKeep your mains leads and l
Keep your mains leads and l
bundle or running parallel can cause interference signals on the power grid and can cause damaging
feedback in your ballast.
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST BEFORE INSTALLATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
DigiStar
Electronic ballast. We have done every
and safe operation, but the installation and use of the ballast is the responsibility of the user. ncorrect use or
installation can lead to failure and damage to the ballast. Damage to the ballast and electronic circuitry as a
t of incorrect installation and use revokes your warrant
y
, so we recommend you read this manual carefully
before installing your electronic ballast.
Be sure to comply to local installation regulations.
vertical
verticalvertical
vertical
ly
lyly
ly
, so the air can rise through the cooling ribs for optimal cooling.
but a cool ballast is a happy ballast!
between your ballasts to insure a free air flow
. Keep at least 5 cm
distance between individual
combustible material.
These ballasts are developed for indoor use only.
Do not install
your ballasts in a wet environment. Th
ballasts are sealed to prevent dust and humidity
from entering
the ballast we recommend to install this ballast in
a dry environment at environment temperatur
es below 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit
). f you install your ballasts
make sure you have enough
active
cooling, with the air stream going up. We recommend
of your cabinet to ensure a cool air flow through your installation cabinet.
contactors
. Be advised that all electronic ballasts have a
appropriate switching gear is recommended. Do not use household timers to switch electronic ballasts.
and hot restrike
Always install the lamp lead and lamp
before co
nnecting your ballast to mains.
When connecting a lamp lead to a reflector make sure that the wire ends are tightly secured in their
terminals and a strain relief is in place. For stranded wire always use
cabl
e end sleeves
Always connect the ground wire to the reflector if it is
not
a double insulated type
When changing the lamp first disconnect the ballast from mains by removing the
Never disconnect a lamp by pulling the lamp cord out of a live
ballast..
30 minutes before restarting (hot restrike).
Preventing EMI and mains ollution
ballast is tested for EM (Electro Magnetic nterference) and has met the highest standards.
ncorrect installation however can cause unnecessary mains pollution and EM . Therefore please follow these
wiring
wiringwiring
wiring
, especially not for the lamp lead. Rather shorten your leads to
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
Mount your ballasts as close to your reflectors as possible.
The shorter the lead to the lamp the less
Keep your mains leads and l
Keep your mains leads and lKeep your mains leads and l
Keep your mains leads and l
amp leads separated.
amp leads separated.amp leads separated.
amp leads separated.
Keeping your mains leads and lamp leads in one
bundle or running parallel can cause interference signals on the power grid and can cause damaging
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Electronic ballast. We have done every
thing to insure a long life
and safe operation, but the installation and use of the ballast is the responsibility of the user. ncorrect use or
installation can lead to failure and damage to the ballast. Damage to the ballast and electronic circuitry as a
, so we recommend you read this manual carefully
, so the air can rise through the cooling ribs for optimal cooling.
distance between individual
your ballasts in a wet environment. Th
ough the
the ballast we recommend to install this ballast in
). f you install your ballasts
cooling, with the air stream going up. We recommend
of your cabinet to ensure a cool air flow through your installation cabinet.
. Be advised that all electronic ballasts have a
n inrush current so
appropriate switching gear is recommended. Do not use household timers to switch electronic ballasts.
nnecting your ballast to mains.
When connecting a lamp lead to a reflector make sure that the wire ends are tightly secured in their
e end sleeves
.
a double insulated type
.
When changing the lamp first disconnect the ballast from mains by removing the
230 V plug.
ballast is tested for EM (Electro Magnetic nterference) and has met the highest standards.
ncorrect installation however can cause unnecessary mains pollution and EM . Therefore please follow these
, especially not for the lamp lead. Rather shorten your leads to
the lamp
The shorter the lead to the lamp the less
Keeping your mains leads and lamp leads in one
bundle or running parallel can cause interference signals on the power grid and can cause damaging

DigiStar instructions 1.01
Document number 11012001/TTE
Suitable lam s
The DigiStar ballasts have been
designed and
lamps from most A-
brand manufacturers. However, due to the high
recommend lamps that have been certified to work with high frequency ballasts to ensure
performance. Please consult our
website for recommended models.
NOT be
NOT be NOT be
NOT be powered
poweredpowered
powered
by high frequency ballasts
by high frequency ballastsby high frequency ballasts
by high frequency ballasts
Our adjustable ballasts are suitable fo
watt HPS lamp at every output
setting
settings.
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
power or
power or power or
power or the boost
the boostthe boost
the boost position.
position.position.
position.
The lamp safety circuitry in the ballast is adjusted to the nominal power of the ballast. So a 600W ballast safety
circuit will interrupt the output when a 600W lamp fails or is end of life.
Adjusting your ballast out ut
Turn the switch to the desired
output setting
operation of the lamp.
Be advised that
Be advised that Be advised that
Be advised that
output
output output
output level (soft dim)
level (soft dim)level (soft dim)
level (soft dim).
..
.
Your eyes will not be able to
light conditions.
By all means use a light meter to check if you want to reassure yourself.
power is much better for the lamp.
Depending on the ballast model t
10% (400 W440 W, 600 W  660
W) or 15% (1000
Maintenance
There are no serviceable parts inside the ballast.
secured
with a resin to protect the individual parts.
cloth to ensure optimal cooling. When using a damp cloth please
check your elec
trical connections regularly: check if
(contact) damage, check if the
wiring is undamaged and
secured in their terminals. For stranded wire alway
Warranty
GAV TA Holland
warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of three (3) year
original date of purchase. f the product shows any defects within
error or improper use
GAV TA Holland
new or reconditioned products
or parts. n case
warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remainin
the date of purchase of the original prod
receipt
receiptreceipt
receipt.
For more information about DigiStar
ballasts visit our website
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designed and
tested to drive High Pressure Sodium
(HPS)
brand manufacturers. However, due to the high
output
frequency of
recommend lamps that have been certified to work with high frequency ballasts to ensure
website for recommended models.
CMH
CMHCMH
CMH
(Ceramic Metal Halide)
(Ceramic Metal Halide) (Ceramic Metal Halide)
(Ceramic Metal Halide)
by high frequency ballasts
by high frequency ballastsby high frequency ballasts
by high frequency ballasts
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
Our adjustable ballasts are suitable fo
r a variety of lamp powers. The 600 w
att model for example can drive a 600
setting
, but it can also power
a 400 watt lamp at the 400W and 300W
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
Please make sure you have a suitable lamp installed before
adjust
adjustadjust
adjust
ing the ballast output
ing the ballast outputing the ballast output
ing the ballast output
The lamp safety circuitry in the ballast is adjusted to the nominal power of the ballast. So a 600W ballast safety
circuit will interrupt the output when a 600W lamp fails or is end of life.
output setting
and start the lamp. You can
also adjust the output power
Be advised that
Be advised that Be advised that
Be advised that
per position
per position per position
per position
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
Your eyes will not be able to
register that gradual change
, as they adapt to the changing
By all means use a light meter to check if you want to reassure yourself.
Depending on the ballast model t
he extra output
boosts your lamp
W) or 15% (1000
W  1150 W).
There are no serviceable parts inside the ballast.
Opening th
e ballast will void the warranty
with a resin to protect the individual parts.
Keep the housing
clean from dust and dirt
cloth to ensure optimal cooling. When using a damp cloth please
disconnect
the power first.
trical connections regularly: check if
the
plugs are inserted completely
wiring is undamaged and
that the
wire ends connected to the reflector are
secured in their terminals. For stranded wire alway
s use cable end sleeves.
warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of three (3) year
original date of purchase. f the product shows any defects within
this period
and that defect is not due to user
GAV TA Holland
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable
or parts. n case
GAV TA Holland
decides to replace the entire product, this limited
warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remainin
g initial warranty period, i.e.
the date of purchase of the original prod
uct.
For service return the ballast to your shop
ballasts visit our website
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(HPS)
and Metal Halide (MH)
frequency of
the ballast we
recommend lamps that have been certified to work with high frequency ballasts to ensure
a long life and optimal
(Ceramic Metal Halide)
(Ceramic Metal Halide) (Ceramic Metal Halide)
(Ceramic Metal Halide)
lamps can
lamps can lamps can
lamps can
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
, always check the lamp manufacturer’s instructions
!
!!
!
att model for example can drive a 600
a 400 watt lamp at the 400W and 300W
output
ing the ballast output
ing the ballast outputing the ballast output
ing the ballast output
to full
to full to full
to full
The lamp safety circuitry in the ballast is adjusted to the nominal power of the ballast. So a 600W ballast safety
also adjust the output power
during
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
it takes 60 seconds for the ballast to gradually
change
change change
change
, as they adapt to the changing
By all means use a light meter to check if you want to reassure yourself.
This way of adjusting
boosts your lamp
output by
e ballast will void the warranty
. The circuitry is
clean from dust and dirt
with a dry or damp
the power first.
We recommend you
plugs are inserted completely
and don’t show any
wire ends connected to the reflector are
tightly
warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in
material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of three (3) year
s from the
and that defect is not due to user
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable
decides to replace the entire product, this limited
g initial warranty period, i.e.
three (3) years from
For service return the ballast to your shop
with the original sales
with the original sales with the original sales
with the original sales
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