The HID Basic Semi-Parallel ballast is an impregnated (HID standard) electromagnetic copper/iron ballast for use with an external ignitor for HID lamps.
Benefits
Limited volume of ballast coil; also lightweight
Simple installation and cabling
Features
Orthocyclic winding process
Ballasts equipped with screw terminal blocks as standard
Earthing-while-mounting facility (HID Standard ballasts)
Low watt losses
Applications
For use with SON and HPI (PLUS) lamps in road, public, area and industry lighting, For use with MHN/CDM lamps in shop, lobby and city beautification applications, HID-Basic ballasts should be restricted to built-in situations where relative humidity is limited.