Philips MSR 700 SA GY9.5 - 700W, 5600K Metal Halide Lamp, Short Arc for Moving Heads and Projectors
The Philips MSR 700 SA with a GY9.5 base is a short-arc metal halide lamp designed for dramatic lighting in theater, concerts, television, and events. Its compact design and 4.0 mm arc deliver a highly intense and controlled beam , with a color temperature of 5,600 K (daylight) and a CRI of 80 for reliable color rendering on camera and live. It incorporates Philips' P3 technology , which allows operation at higher temperatures in any position , reducing premature failures and maintaining consistent performance throughout its lifespan. It offers a nominal luminous flux of 55,000 lm , a power rating of 700 W , and a current draw of 11 A. It is non-dimmable and easily integrated into compact fixtures thanks to its optimized dimensions .
Main features
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Power and base: 700 W, GY9.5 socket (single-ended).
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Color and light quality: 5,600 K , CRI 80 for natural mixing with other “daylight” sources.
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Flow and efficiency: 55,000 lm and 79 lm/W (nominal).
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Short arc: 4.0 mm for maximum beam intensity and defined gobos.
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Useful life: 750 h (at 50% failure rate).
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Operation: Universal position (any orientation).
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Regulation: Not regulated .
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Technology: P3 (greater thermal resistance and consistent performance).
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Reference dimensions: Max. diameter 25 mm ; LCL 39 mm (38–40 mm); total length 83 mm .
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Electrical: lamp current 11 A.
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Identification: Product name MSR 700 SA 1CT/4 ; order code 22802800 ; material no. (12NC) 928170305115 .
Product benefits
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Powerful and uniform beam: the short arc concentrates the light for impactful beams and high-contrast gobo projection.
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Stable “daylight” color: 5,600 K with CRI 80 for consistent cool scenes on camera and in audience.
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Reliability on tour: P3 technology allows operation at higher temperatures, reducing early lamp/lamp holder failures.
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Easy integration: Extended GY9.5 format in studio, theater and 700W moving head luminaires.
Use cases
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Moving heads (beam, spot, wash) and high-brightness compact projectors.
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Theatre, TV and live events that require bright daylight and consistent color reproduction.
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Rental facilities where reliability and planned maintenance are sought.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it dimmable? No. This lamp is not dimmable ; always use the control equipment specified for HID lighting.
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What working position does it support? Universal , it can function in any orientation.
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What voltage is required for ignition? Ignition/ballast equipment typically requires a minimum ignition voltage of approximately 207 V ; check the information on the light fixture. This is not the lamp's "nominal voltage."
Project description
Philips MSR 700 SA HID lamp, GY9.5 base, 700 W , 5,600 K , CRI 80 , 55,000 lm , 79 lm/W , arc 4.0 mm , current 11 A , non-dimmable , universal position ; dimensions: D 25 mm , LCL 39 mm (38–40 mm), total length 83 mm ; reference MSR 700 SA 1CT/4 , code 22802800 , 12NC 928170305115 .
