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Ushio 200D Short Arc Mercury Lamp

Ushio USH200DP 200W Short Arc Mercury Lamp

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USH200DP (5000276)
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Product Description
High-luminance 200W short-arc mercury illumination for microscopy, diagnostics, and analytical instruments.
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Overview

The Ushio USH200DP is a 200W short-arc mercury lamp engineered for tightly confined plasma discharge and high luminance in UV/visible regions, supporting optical systems that rely on a compact, high-radiance arc source. This model is commonly used in microscopy, diagnostic, and industrial analytical equipment. SKU: USH200DP (5000276).

Key Highlights
  • Manufacturer Ordering Code: 5000276
  • Wattage / Voltage: 200W / 57V
  • Optical Output: 10,000 lumens
  • Average Life: 1,000 hours
  • Dimensions: Length 128mm; Diameter 16mm
  • Cold Arc Gap: 2.8mm (critical for optical focus compatibility)
Typical Applications
  • Microscopy illumination systems (instrument-specific)
  • Diagnostic and industrial analytical equipment
  • Spectrofluorometers, optical comparators, and UV curing systems (model-dependent)
Handling Tip 
Short-arc mercury lamps operate at high temperature and high internal pressure and require an OEM-rated lamp house and ballast/igniter. Do not touch quartz with bare hands. Follow OEM cool-down and safety interlock procedures. Use clean nitrile gloves and a lint-free wipe to minimize residue and contamination risk.
Cross-Reference Notes
Common cross-references include: Osram HBO200W/2L1, Nikon 78560, Olympus 8-B190, Leitz/Wild 050-620, and Zeiss 380018-4070. Best practice: qualify replacements by the manufacturer code and critical specs (200W/57V, envelope dimensions, and arc geometry) to ensure optical and mechanical compatibility.
About Ushio
Ushio is a global photonics and specialty lighting company focused on “Applying Light to Life,” supplying light sources and light-based solutions across industrial markets (including semiconductor-related applications), visual imaging, and life sciences.
Trusted Distribution Experience
SOSCleanroom (Specialty Optical Systems, Inc.) has been distribution partners for over 40 years, supporting customers with sourcing continuity, cross-references, and application-driven product selection for mission-critical instruments and systems.
Industry Update:
In July 2025, Ushio announced an agreement to acquire ams OSRAM’s Entertainment & Industry Lamps (ENI) business, with closing expected by Q4 of the fiscal year ending March 2026. During and after portfolio transitions, customers may see changes such as labeling, packaging, part-number presentation, and distribution channels. Best practice: qualify replacements by the manufacturer code and critical specs (200W/57V, arc geometry, and envelope dimensions) to maintain continuity.
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Always confirm compatibility with your instrument OEM requirements (wattage class, voltage, ballast/igniter requirements, lamp orientation, and mechanical envelope) prior to installation.
The Technical Vault
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Short-Arc Mercury Engineering
Optics & Alignment Power & Ballast Safety & Handling
Partner Insight: 40+ Years in Specialty Lighting Distribution
SOSCleanroom (Specialty Optical Systems, Inc.) has been distribution partners for over 40 years. With short-arc mercury systems, replacement success depends on matching the correct interfaces: electrical (wattage/voltage + ballast/igniter), mechanical (envelope + lamp house seating), and optical (arc position relative to the reflector/collector).
Quick Specs
Product / Ordering Code Ushio USH200DP | SKU: USH200DP (5000276)
Lamp Type / Technology Mercury short-arc (HID) | High-luminance UV/visible arc source
Wattage / Voltage 200W / 57V
Optical Output 10,000 lumens
Arc Geometry Cold arc gap: 2.8mm (optical coupling-critical)
Physical Envelope Length: 128mm | Diameter: 16mm
Average Life 1,000 hours
How a 200W Short-Arc Mercury Lamp Produces Light
A short-arc mercury lamp generates light from a plasma arc struck across a small electrode gap inside a quartz (fused silica) arc tube. A dedicated igniter applies a high-voltage pulse to initiate conduction; once struck, regulated current heats the plasma intensely, mercury vapor pressure rises, and output is dominated by mercury’s characteristic UV/visible spectral lines plus a continuum component. At 200W, the system’s thermal and electrical design becomes even more important: the lamp house must manage higher heat flux while holding the arc in the correct optical position.
Optics & Alignment: Why Arc Gap and Seating Matter
  • Arc as the “source”: the arc, not the outer envelope, is what the reflector/collector images into your optical path.
  • Cold arc gap (2.8mm): a key proxy for arc geometry—instrument lamp houses and reflectors are designed around where that arc forms and stabilizes.
  • Seating repeatability: mechanical seating controls arc placement; small shifts can move the arc off the reflector focus, reducing delivered irradiance and uniformity.
  • Thermal management at 200W: airflow and shielding in the lamp house are engineered around the correct envelope size (128mm x 16mm). Near-fit substitutions can disrupt cooling and shorten lamp life.
Power & Ballast Engineering (System-Level Requirement)
Once established, an arc behaves like a negative-resistance load. Without current regulation, increasing current can drop arc voltage and cause runaway. That is why short-arc mercury lamps require an OEM-specified ballast (current control) and igniter (starting pulses).
  • Current regulation: stabilizes radiance and arc position; reduces electrode overstress.
  • Ripple control: electrical ripple can become optical ripple (intensity instability), which can present as flicker or measurement noise.
  • Warm-up: allow the lamp to reach steady-state before calibration or critical imaging.
  • Cool-down / re-strike: after shut-down, internal pressure remains high—follow OEM cool-down intervals before restart.
Cross-Reference Discipline (Minimize Replacement Risk)
Cross-reference short-arc mercury lamps by the interfaces and arc geometry—not by appearance.
  • Known equipment references (examples): Osram HBO200W/2L1; Nikon 78560; Olympus 8-B190; Leitz/Wild 050-620; Zeiss 380018-4070.
  • Qualification checklist: confirm 200W/57V, envelope (128mm x 16mm), and arc geometry (2.8mm) plus ballast/igniter requirements from your OEM.
  • Recordkeeping: keep USH200DP / 5000276 in maintenance logs for traceability.
Safety Engineering: UV, High Voltage, High Pressure, and Mercury
  • UV exposure: operate only in the OEM-rated housing; do not defeat interlocks.
  • High-voltage ignition: igniters generate high-voltage pulses—use lockout/tagout practices during service.
  • High pressure: allow full cool-down before handling; follow OEM protective measures and site EHS procedures.
  • Mercury: dispose per facility and local regulations; follow site response procedures if breakage occurs.
Cleanroom Considerations (Controlled Environments)
  • Particle control: open packaging away from airflow paths; prevent fibers/debris entering lamp housings and optical cavities.
  • Quartz cleanliness: residues can bake-on under UV/heat—use clean nitrile gloves and a cleanroom-grade lint-free wipe.
  • Stability discipline: log lamp hours and replace on schedule to protect repeatability and reduce end-of-life instability.
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For short-arc mercury systems, confirm OEM requirements (wattage class, ballast/igniter compatibility, lamp orientation, reflector geometry, and safety housing/interlocks) prior to installation.