Philips MSD 575 (GX9.5) - 575W, 6000K, 43000lm Metal Halide Lamp for Professional Lighting
The Philips MSD 575 (order code 91755000 ) is a short-arc HID lamp designed for professional use in theater, television, events, and architectural lighting . Its GX9.5 base and 8.0 mm arc allow for efficient optical control with a bright beam and a 6000 K daylight color temperature. It delivers 43,000 lm with a CRI of 72 (latest documentation) and an average lifespan of 3,000 hours when operating in the universal position . It is not dimmable. Its compact dimensions ( Ø 30 mm , LCL 65 mm , overall length 125 mm ) facilitate integration into studio and stage lighting fixtures.
Main features
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Power and socket: 575 W, GX9.5 (single-ended).
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Light and color: 43,000 lm (nominal), 6,000 K , CRI 72 (doc. 2023), efficacy 75 lm/W (min. 68 lm/W).
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Short arc: 8.0 mm for high intensity and defined gobos.
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Useful life: 3,000 h (at 50% failure rate).
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Operation: universal position ; not adjustable .
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Electrical: nominal lamp current 7.6 A.
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Dimensions: max. diameter 30 mm ; LCL 65 mm (64–66 mm); total length C 125 mm ; dimension F 34–36 mm.
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Identification: Trade name MSD 575 1CT/16 ; Order code 91755000 ; 12NC 928098805114 .
Product benefits
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Powerful and uniform beam: the short arc concentrates the light, ideal for beams, cutouts and high-contrast gobo projection.
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Stable “daylight” color: 6,000 K for consistent mixes with other cool sources in camera and live.
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Flexible installation: universal position and GX9.5 format widely implemented in professional luminaires.
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Optimized maintenance: 3,000 h average lifespan reduces downtime and replacement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it dimmable? No. The MSD 575 does not support dimming; use the control equipment prescribed for HID lamps.
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What does “207 V” mean that appears on some data sheets? It is the minimum supply voltage of the ignition equipment (ballast/igniter) for starting the lamp, not a nominal voltage of the lamp itself.
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In what position can it work? Universal , in any orientation.
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Safety recommendations? If it breaks, ventilate for 30 minutes and remove the fragments with gloves in a sealed bag for recycling. Do not use a vacuum cleaner.
Project description
Philips MSD 575 HID lamp ( MSD 575 1CT/16 ), GX9.5 base, 575 W , 6,000 K , CRI 72 , luminous flux 43,000 lm , efficacy 75 lm/W (min. 68 lm/W), arc 8.0 mm , current 7.6 A , non-dimmable , universal position ; dimensions: D 30 mm , LCL 65 mm (64–66 mm), C 125 mm , F 34–36 mm ; identification: Order code 91755000 , 12NC 928098805114 .
