Question:
Can I replace my Halogen lamps with XENON lamps?
Which range of OSRAM lamps gets the closest to the XENON lamps colour wise?
Does the OSRAM range include "high-wattage" headlight lamps such as the H4 100W?
Can I get more light without using 'high-wattage' lamps?
What does "SILVERSTAR" mean in connection with headlamps?
Which is better, SILVERSTAR or COOL BLUE ® ?
What does ALLSEASON mean?
Which products are available in COOL BLUE ®?
What is the advantage of OSRAM COOL BLUE ® lamps?
What does DIADEM ® mean?
Why does the OSRAM DIADEM ® flash yellow even though it looks blue?
How can I legally get more light on the road?
What is electronic light?
Which fault mechanisms affect the life of miniature incandescent lamps in automotive applications (lamps with small filament diameters)?
What is the lifetime of a XENON lamp?
How much time does it take for a XENON lamp to reach the maximum of its luminous flux?

Question:
Can I replace my Halogen lamps with XENON lamps?

Anwer:
Yes. OSRAM has lately introduced a XENARC system that fits almost all cars. This system consists of two Xenon lamps with two ballasts. For further details,
please contact us.

Question:
Which range of OSRAM lamps gets the closest to the XENON lamps colour wise?

Answer:
The OSRAM COOL BLUE range has a visible bluish glow which is very similar to the XENON lamps colour.

Question:
Does the OSRAM range include "high-wattage" headlight lamps such as the H4 100W?

Answer:
OSRAM supplies all its normal Halogen headlight lamps in high-wattage versions too.

Question:
Can I get more light without using 'high-wattage' lamps?

Answer:
Yes. The OSRAM SILVERSTAR range gives you more light without being a 'high-wattage' lamp.

Question:
What does "SILVERSTAR" mean in connection with headlamps?

Answer:
The successful technology of the "SUPER" - lamps was developed further. The luminance has been optimised in view of modern headlight systems. The effect: up to 50% more illumination (in comparison with the standard version) in 50m - 100m in front of the car and a longer illumination of 20m, a real Plus of security. In addition, for the first time the H7 has been designed with a silver cap.
This lamp generation fits harmoniously into the shiny look of modern transparent headlamp modules.


Question:
Which is better, SILVERSTAR or COOL BLUE ® ?

Answer:
This all depends on personal requirements and preferences. Safety-conscious drivers who are looking for maximum performance and as much light as possible on the road ahead tend to choose OSRAM SILVERSTAR ®. The OSRAM SILVERSTAR ® is the best possible choice at present for Halgen headlights because it offers the highest light output. Drivers who prefer good performance, high visibility and something a little different tend to choose lamps from the OSRAM COOL BLUE ® range. The idea is that you are safer in a car that is noticed.


Question:
What does ALLSEASON mean?

Answer:
ALLSEASON is the name given by OSRAM to its yellow-coated range of headlight lamps. The yellow impression is provided by interference filter coatings that are applied to the bulb in sequence of consecutive operations. This enables an extremely precise and virtually loss-free change to be achieved in the colour location (<1% loss of luminous flux). From certain angles reflection headlights equipped with these lamps also appear bluish. The colour location of the ALLSEASON coating lies within the standardized ECE white field and, in contrast to the selectively yellow-coated "French yellow" lamps and it can be used without restriction in all headlights. An ALLSEASON lamp can replace any clear lamp.

Question:
Which products are available in COOL BLUE ®?

Answer:
Headlight lamps: H1, H3, H4, H7, HB3, HB4
Auxiliary lamps: H6W, W5W, T4W


Question:
what is the advantage of OSRAM COOL BLUE ® lamps?

Answer:
Apart from the special visual appeal of the OSRAM COOL BLUE ® lamp in the headlight, a look that so many car drivers favour, the lamp offers photometric improvements over standard lamps.
However not to the same extent as the lamps in the OSRAM SILVERSTAR range which provide up to 50% more light. The daylight colour of the OSRAM COOL BLUE ® lamp helps counter fatigue at the wheel. To achieve a uniform blue light colour at the front of the vehicle, OSRAM offers various COOL BLUE ® parking light lamps.
A COOL BLUE ® Version is available for:
-Headlamps : H1, H3, H4, H7, HB3, HB4
-Auxiliary lamps : H6W, W5W, T4

Question:
What does DIADEM ® mean?

Answer:
The DIADEM is an innovative lamp with interference coating, which produces yellow light.
Due to the interference coating the  DIADEM produces an amber colour when lit and features an opalescent white surface - without the "mirror effect" of normal yellow coloured lights.
The DIADEM supports the cool and stylish look which car designers desire to produce with all clear and  transparent headlamp modules. The DIADEM is interchangeable with other yellow signal lamps (in front and in the back of the car) and it is approved for use throughout Europe.
Besides, the DIADEM offers twice the lifetime of the standard yellow signal lamps.

Question:
Why does the OSRAM DIADEM ® flash yellow even though it looks blue?

Answer:
By applying several interference layers to the bulb, the light emitted by the filament is refracted and only the yellow component in the light passes through the coating and is therefore visible.

Question:
How can I legally get more light on the road?

Answer:
The simplest and most cost-effective way is to replace standard halogen headlight lamps with corresponding OSRAM SILVERSTAR ® version. These lamps provide up to 50% more light on the road ahead at a distance of 50 to 100 m and longer illumination up to 20 m. Another way is to replace the complete headlight fixture with complete headlights designed for OSRAM XENARC ® gas discharge lamps. This option offers maximum light for every driver. Ask your dealer whether your car can be fitted with these headlights. The third way is to install additional auxiliary headlights to improve the full beam function.

Question:
What is electronic light?

Answer:
OSRAM makes a distinction between electrical light (this category includes incandescent lamps and halogen lamps) and electronic light (in other words, products that generate light with the aid of discharge lamps  and electronic control gear). "Electronic light" has the advantage that more efficient ways of generating light are used and that the process of generating light can be controlled by the electronic circuitry independently of the operating voltage. What's more, these light sources usually have long service lives. OSRAM designs its electronic lighting components so that they last nearly as long as the vehicles in which they are installed. "Electronic lighting products" in the automotive sector include the following:

  • XENARC™ : the gas discharge lamp for headlights

  • Luminonv™ : neon discharge lamps in red and yellow

  • Luminescent™ : miniature fluorescent lamp, generally in white

LEDs: light emitting diodes in red, yellow , blue , green and white

Question:
which fault mechanisms affect the life of miniature incandescent lamps in automotive applications (lamps with small filament diameters)?

Answer:
-Vibration and shock
-The ambient temperature in the headlight or luminaires
-The power supply
-Corrosion in socket leading to poor contact between the socket connectors and the lamp
Other factors include inadequate quality or poor handling during the production process by the lamp manufacturer, the set maker or the car manufacturer.

Question:
What is the lifetime of a XENON lamp?

Anwer:
In the automotive application, a XENON lamp has an average life of 3000 hours.

Question:
How much time does it take for a XENON lamp to reach the maximum of its luminous flux?

Answer:
30% at ignition
80% after 5 seconds
100% after 1 minute

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