Toward a Painless Cure

Another way to keep the challenges to a minimum lies in monitoring the lamp's voltage, current, and power. Nicollet Technologies offers electronic ballast systems (EBS), such as its newly introduced version Gen 3, which powers the UV lamp. This system replaces conventional high-voltage capacitor banks and mercury-filled relays with an electronic control that provides continuously variable power. Jon Wilkie, president of Nicollet Technologies, says this type of equipment offers the ability to integrate the UV lamp controls into the process, allowing the printer more control for higher-quality end products.