OSRAM HE/10 1A PICO (Helium) - PICO9 55 W, 60 V AC spectral lamp for spectroscopy
The OSRAM HE/10 1A PICO is a helium spectral lamp ( Helium design) with a PICO9 base, designed to generate intense and stable spectral lines for applications in optics, photophysics, spectroscopy, chemical engineering, and medicine . It operates on alternating current with a lamp voltage of 60 V and a nominal current of 1.00 A , delivering a power of 55 W. Its design is optimized to provide stable irradiance in the helium lines , facilitating calibration, equipment verification, and experimentation with near-monochromatic radiation.
The PICO format allows the lamp to be integrated into benchtop equipment or educational systems with PICO9 lampholders. With a bulb diameter of 21 mm and a length of 102 mm , it is compact and easy to handle in space-constrained setups. For consistent performance, use an AC power supply with current limiting and adhere to the manufacturer's recommended operating position. This is not a general lighting lamp.
Main features
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Emission gas: Helium (Helium design).
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Base: PICO9.
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Nominal power: 55 W.
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Lamp voltage: 60 V.
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Nominal current: 1.00 A.
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Type of current: AC (alternating current).
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Lamp dimensions: 102 mm (length) × 21 mm (bulb diameter).
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Weight (lamp): approx. 50 g.
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Operating position: specification “Other” (refer to equipment assembly).
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T max in pinching: 350 °C.
Product benefits
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High-quality, near-monochromatic source for calibrations and spectral testing.
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Stable irradiance in specific helium lines, suitable for measurement with spectrometers and sensitive detectors.
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Compact PICO9 format that facilitates integration into optical benches and teaching equipment.
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AC operation with a nominal current of 1 A, simplifying the power supply electronics with current limiting.
Use cases
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Spectroscopy and photometry (wavelength calibration and instrumental resolution).
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Optics and photophysics in teaching and industrial laboratories.
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Chemical engineering (studies of light-matter interaction and photochemical processes).
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Medical and scientific applications where defined line radiation is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it need to function?
A current-limiting AC power supply that provides 1.00 A nominal and 60 V operating voltage. Do not connect directly to the mains without the appropriate equipment.
Does it emit continuous light like a conventional lamp?
No. It is a spectral discharge lamp that emits characteristic lines of helium , suitable for calibration and experimentation, not for general lighting.
How do I install it?
Requires PICO9 lamp holder and suitable thermal support. Respect the operating position indicated by the equipment and avoid overheating of the clamp (≤ 350 °C).
Is radiation dangerous?
Radiation is intense in visible lines and may include components outside the visible spectrum; use screens, protective eyewear , and safe laboratory practices.
Usage and installation recommendations
- Avoid thermal shock and do not touch the bulb with your hands; use clean gloves.
- Ventilate the room and provide for heat dissipation from the lamp holder.
- Allow the lamp to stabilize before taking spectral measurements .
- Respect the power-on intervals and cooling times recommended by the equipment.
Project description
OSRAM HE/10 1A PICO (Helium) spectral lamp, PICO9 base, 55 W, 60 V, 1.00 A AC; dimensions 102 mm × 21 mm (Ø), weight approx. 50 g; operating position “Other”; max. temperature in clamping 350 °C; scientific use in optics, photophysics and spectroscopy.
