ALUMOTECH 12KW/18KW Compact Daylight Fresnel Kit
The ALUMOTECH HMI-18KW-C is a professional high-output daylight lighting system designed for film production, television studios, large-scale outdoor sets and professional rental applications.
The same compact lamp head can operate with either a 12,000W or 18,000W single-ended HMI lamp. The supplied electronic ballast supports both 12KW and 18KW operation, allowing the user to select the appropriate lamp power for different production requirements.
Standard price: USD 14,800 per kit
Quantity price: USD 12,800 per kit for 5 kits or more
Please contact us for an official quotation, production lead time and international shipping cost.
Important: The 12KW or 18KW HMI lamp is not included in the kit. Please purchase the required HMI lamp separately.
Key Features
- One compact lamp head supports both 12KW and 18KW HMI lamps
- 12KW/18KW electronic ballast included
- High-output daylight illumination for professional productions
- Approximately 5600K daylight color temperature
- Adjustable beam angle from 15° to 50° with an 18KW lamp
- 50%–100% ballast dimming
- Square-wave flicker-free electronic ballast
- Suitable for high-speed film and television production
- UV-protection glass and aluminum reflector
- Heavy-duty yoke with 28mm mounting spigot
- CE-certified lighting system
Light Head Specifications
| Model | HMI-18KW-C |
| Lamp head type | 12KW/18KW compact HMI daylight lamp head |
| Compatible lamp power | 12,000W or 18,000W |
| Lamp type | Single-ended metal-halide HMI lamp |
| Lamp base | GX51 |
| Color temperature | Approximately 5600K daylight |
| Beam angle | 15°–50° with an 18KW lamp |
| Dimming | 50%–100% via electronic ballast |
| Reflector | Aluminum reflector |
| Front protection | UV-protection glass |
| Mounting | Heavy-duty yoke with 28mm spigot |
| Barndoor | 29.1-inch 4-leaf barndoor |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Housing color | Blue and gray |
| Protection rating | IP23 |
| Light head weight | Approximately 80kg |
| Certification | CE |
12KW/18KW Electronic Ballast Specifications
| Ballast type | Electronic square-wave ballast |
| Supported lamp power | 12KW/18KW |
| Supply voltage | 180–250V AC |
| Frequency mode | 60Hz/1000Hz |
| Current characteristic | 75Hz square wave |
| Dimming range | 50%–100% |
| Power starting | Cold start |
| Power factor | Greater than 0.98 |
| Typical light ripple | Less than 3% |
| Efficiency | Approximately 91% |
| No-load voltage | 360V |
| Fuse | 125A |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45°C |
| Protection rating | IP22 |
| Housing | Metal housing |
| Power cable | 1.5m |
| Ballast dimensions | 550 × 275 × 530mm |
| Ballast weight | Approximately 55kg |
18KW Photometric Data
| Distance | Beam setting | Illuminance | Beam diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15m | 15° Spot | 50,618 lux | 3.9m |
| 15m | 50° Flood | 9,476 lux | 14.0m |
| 20m | 15° Spot | 32,490 lux | 5.3m |
| 20m | 50° Flood | 3,365 lux | 18.7m |
| 30m | 15° Spot | 14,440 lux | 7.9m |
| 30m | 50° Flood | 1,495 lux | 28.0m |
Photometric data is based on operation with an 18KW HMI lamp. Actual output may vary depending on the lamp brand, lamp age, voltage conditions and measurement environment.
Standard Kit Includes
- 1 × ALUMOTECH HMI-18KW-C 12KW/18KW compact lamp head
- 1 × 12KW/18KW electronic ballast
- 1 × 15m head-to-ballast extension cable
- 1 × 4-leaf barndoor
- 1 × Heavy-duty yoke with 28mm spigot
HMI lamp is not included.
Applications
- Feature film and television production
- Large studio and soundstage lighting
- Outdoor daylight fill lighting
- Commercial and advertising production
- Professional film equipment rental houses
- Large-scale event and broadcast production
Shipping and Technical Confirmation
This is a high-power professional lighting system. Before ordering, please contact ALUMOTECH to confirm the destination voltage, mains connector, cable requirements, shipping method and production lead time.
International freight, import duties and local taxes are not included unless otherwise stated in the official quotation.
Warranty
One-year limited warranty for the lamp head and electronic ballast under normal operating conditions. The HMI lamp and other consumable parts are not covered.
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