XENON  LIGHT

Xenon Light:

      Xenon H.I.D. stands for High Intensity Discharge. It refers to lighting technology that relies on an electrical charge to ignite xenon gas contained in a sealed bulb (capsule). HID lighting doesn't have a filament but instead creates light by igniting an arc between two electrodes, creating a superior, bright, white light so close to Sunlight that it looks blue.

   HID lamps are also called xenon lamps, referring to a gas inside the lamps. The xenon lamp needs a starter for quick ignition and electronic ballast to function property.

The advantages of Xenon Light:

    H.I.D. lighting system delivers instantaneously 3 times the light output of conventional halogen headlamp, consumes only 35-watt per capsule (VS. halogen's 55-watt per bulb), and has a life expectancy of 5 times longer (2000 hr. or more VS. 500 hr. or less). The luminous intensity and colour of HID is truly like harnessing the brightness of the sun. 

   A 55 watt Halogen lamp draws a constant 10 Amps, while an HID lamp in steady state draws in 3-4 Amps (50-60% less power). As a result of lower power consumption, less heat is dissipated by the HID lighting systems and more power from the engine.

The development of Xenon Light:

   Xenon headlamps are the best vehicle lighting currently available because they offer more light than conventional bulbs - and this in a quality similar to daylight. Some auto experts cite the almost complete darkness on isolated highways as a reason for why HID lighting is becoming popular.

   HID lights promote safety by providing a better overall view of the roadway and the ability to see upcoming objects quickly and more clearly. For example, road signs and objects on the road are easier to see when illuminated by HID headlights.

Comparison of Halogen bulb to HID Xenon bulb:

    HID lighting provides about three times the light output of standard halogen headlights while using less energy. HID lights are designed to last up to 5 times longer than standard halogen lamps.

   At least 60% of all traffic accidents take place in the dark. The older the driver, the more light required for seeing better during night driving. Xenon bulbs offer more light than conventional bulbs and that in a quality similar to daylight.

   Ensuring more safety. Road illumination is brighter and wider with the xenon light which has a longer range.  Pedestrians or cyclists can also be seen better, as can traffic signs at the edge of the road. In poor weather conditions - such as rain, fog or snow - drivers also have much better spatial vision. This means that the orientation ability of drivers is less limited despite adverse conditions. Driving comfort is also improved. Because it is not the act of seeing itself which leads to tiredness and other negative effects, but the concentration involved.

A road that is illuminated more brightly and widely by xenon light reduces the amount of concentration needed, so that drivers do not become tired as quickly and can concentrate on driving longer.