Abstract: A lighting device comprises a discharge lamp (7) which is connected to a ballast and starting device (1) either directly or via an electric cable (4). Alternatively said discharge lamp (7) can be mechanically and electrically coupled to an external starting device (5) and electrically connected to the ballast and starting device (1) via a connecting cable (4).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 6, 2002
Assignee:
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs, KG
DE