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Link to the University of Exeter Back to Strand Archive home page From Rank Strand Electric datasheet, 1977 The first Parcan lamps were 120V only.

Parblazer
A Lot of Light... Fast!



Parblazer

Parblazers are for a broad, even brash, effect with more than enough punch to indulge in strong, vibrant colour filters - not for carefully contrived lighting with subtle nuances. Parblazers are fast to rig and set because, apart from tilt and swivel lock, there is just one recessed knob to alter the orientation of the oval beam distribution.

The beam spread is determined by a choice of 1000W 120V PAR64 halogen lamp with it's sealed-in reflector to prevent depreciation by dirt and dust. The short, thick coiled-coil filament for 120 volt provides high luminous efficacy coupled with useful beam distribution and physical robustness. For 220/240v operation, two Parblazers can be connected in series - not inconvenient for this style of lighting. To speed and simplify this series interconnection an accessory pack of non-european plugs and series sockets is offered. The Parblazer is built to combine strength with low weight and protrusions are kept to the very minimum. The colour frame, supplied with each Parblazer, is of a brand new design to secure any non-flam colour filter at the edges.

BEAM SPREAD
FFP 1000W 120v PAR64 lamp, 3200°K, 300hr.
half peak angle 7° x 14° oval
tenth peak angle 14° x 26° oval
Throw in metres
8
10
12
14
Spread in metres
1x2
1.2x2.5
1.5x3
1.7x3.4
Peak illumination, lux
5155
3300
2290
1680

FFR 1000W 120v PAR64 lamp, 3200°K, 300hr.
half peak angle 12° x 28° oval
tenth peak angle 21° x 44° oval
Throw in metres
4
6
8
10
Spread in metres
0.8x2
1.3x3
1.7x4
2.1x5
Peak illumination, lux
7810
3470
1950
1250

 


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