My Collection: Industria Arc 80

Manufacturer Industria
Catalogue Number (model) Arc 80 2685.22010ASR100CGN
Wattage 100W
Lamp-Type SON-T
Gear Original
Ballast Parmar HSP10223221
Ignitor Parmar PAE400255
Capacitor ItalFarad 12μF
Photocell Zodion SS6
IP Rating (when new) IP66
Date Of Manufacture 06/05/2004
Date On Photocell ~~/07/2018
Date on Photocell Socket ~~/12/2003
Date on Ignitor 28/11/2003?
Date on Ballast 31/02/2004
Date on Capacitor ~~/03/2003
Date Acquired 04/12/2024
Restoration Status Cleaned
Collection Number #123

This lantern is for 100W tubular high-pressure sodium lamps, and features a deep polycarbonate bowl. This bowl is adhered to the reflector to produce a sealed unit, rivalling Urbis' ZX2/3 lanterns which ruled the roads in the UK alongside the Arc 80/90. This lantern is just a few months older than me, making it 21 years old in 2025.

As the Zodion SS6 Cell is quite a recent addition, having replaced an older cell at some point past 07/2018.

The NEMA socket dates to 12/2003.

The underside of the lantern is embossed with Industria's logo. We can also see from this angle that the lantern was post-top mounted when in service.

The gear is situated under the canopy towards the rear of the lantern. The ballast possesses an exact date of production: the 31st of January 2004.

An ItalFarad 12μF capacitor sits in a vertical position next to the optic.

The lamp is situated with its base at the front of the lantern.