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Columus HMI1200SP 1200W HMI Inflatable Light Tower

Name: Columus HMI1200SP 1200W HMI Inflatable Light Tower
Brand: BTCOOPS

Columus HMI1200SP 1200W hmi inflatable light tower for portable temporary area lighting, with 2-5 m tower options and project customization.

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Columus HMI1200SP - Technical & Commercial Data Sheet

HMI | 1200 W | SP Standard Pro

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PRODUCT STATUS: Standard product architecture with model-specific engineering confirmation

1. Product Introduction & Positioning

Columus HMI1200SP is a professional daylight inflatable light tower using a 1200 W HMI light engine. It is positioned for event-production support, film/TV support zones, command areas and premium outdoor work where daylight color, high color quality and flicker-controlled ballast operation are more important than lowest system cost.

Series positioning: SP - Standard Pro (Professional / upper-standard). The tower uses premium translucent flame-retardant, uv-resistant composite envelope and is intended for industrial night work, emergency response, rescue, infrastructure, mining, ports, airports, professional event support and film/TV support zones. This model should be selected from required illuminance, work-zone size, tower height, power source, restart behavior, color/flicker needs and environmental conditions rather than lamp wattage alone.

2. At a Glance
Item	Data	Item	Data
Model	HMI1200SP	Series	SP - Standard Pro
Light source	HMI	Rated light power	1200 W
Reference output	Approx. 110,000 lm legacy/engineering reference	Recommended height	4.0 m (3.0-5.0 m by project)
Max. reference area (>=1 lx)	Approx. 11,000 m²	Reference area at 10 lx	Approx. 2,200 m²
Practical 10-20 lx area	Approx. 1,100-2,200 m²	Reference center illuminance at 4 m	Approx. 2,090 lx

Photometric values: MH400/MH1000/XN200/XN400 anchor values trace to legacy Columus data. Other outputs/areas are engineering planning references derived for product selection and must be replaced by final measured photometric data before being stated as guaranteed performance.

3. Detailed Technical Specifications
Light-source platform	Professional HMI daylight discharge lamp
Rated light power	1200 W
Reference system output	Approx. 110,000 lm legacy/engineering reference
Color temperature	~5600 K daylight
Color rendering	Typically high-CRI professional daylight output; exact Ra/TLCI depends on selected lamp and ballast
Flicker behavior	Flicker-free electronic ballast is the standard planning basis. Premium ARRI ballast package is optional for demanding professional projects.
Start / restrike	Fast / hot-restrike behavior depends on the selected HMI lamp and electronic ballast package
Light-source service life	Replaceable professional discharge lamp; service life follows the approved lamp manufacturer's specification
Power supply	AC mains / generator through flicker-free electronic ballast; input voltage depends on approved ballast package
Control	On/Off plus ballast-dependent dimming / frequency functions where supported
Tower architecture	Continuous-air inflatable tower with integrated low-power blower
Envelope material	Premium translucent flame-retardant, UV-resistant composite envelope
Tower-height options	2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 m project options; not every height is recommended for every light head
Recommended height	4.0 m (3.0-5.0 m by project)
Typical tower body	Approx. 400 mm class tower body; final head/base dimensions depend on configuration
Inflation / blower	Continuous-running blower typically 80-150 W depending on tower height and light-head mass
Typical deployment	Typically 2-5 minutes by one trained operator, depending on packing, anchoring and guy-line arrangement
Outdoor / wind / IP	Outdoor weather-resistant construction. Exact declared IP rating and wind limit must be confirmed for the approved model, electrical package and anchoring method.

4. Lighting Performance & Application Boundary

For project planning, HMI1200SP is estimated to provide a maximum low-level illumination footprint of approximately 11,000 m² at the 1-lux boundary and approximately 2,200 m² at 10 lux. For general orientation, emergency staging and broad work-zone lighting, a more practical 10-20 lux planning range is approximately 1,100-2,200 m². Applications requiring 50-100 lux or more will cover a much smaller area and should be checked with a project-specific lux layout.

Application boundary: Higher cost and more specialized lamp/ballast handling than MH or standard LED; not the first choice for lowest-cost general construction lighting.

Recommended Applications

· Professional event-production support

· Film/TV backlot and technical support zones

· Premium emergency command areas

· Daylight-oriented outdoor staging

Representative Application Cases

Case 1. Film / TV support perimeter: daylight-balanced broad-area lighting around base camps, staging or backlot work zones.

Case 2. Professional event setup: high-quality daylight support around technical areas, entrances or production compounds.

Case 3. Emergency command zone: premium scene illumination where daylight color quality and professional ballast behavior are valued.

Cases above are representative application scenarios for positioning and selection. They are not claims of a named customer installation unless supported by a separately approved project reference.

5. Customer Value & Selection Guidance

· Professional daylight output

· Flicker-free ballast planning basis

· High color-quality professional applications

· Suitable for event/film support zones

Choose HMI1200SP when its hmi behavior, 1200 W output class and SP series positioning match the project priorities. If the customer needs different restart behavior, control sophistication, budget level or tower material, compare related Columus models rather than increasing wattage alone.

6. Customization & OEM/ODM Options

· Tower height: 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 m project options; 3.0 m and 4.0 m are the most common family configurations.

· Envelope color, logo printing and project identification graphics, subject to material and print-process suitability.

· Input voltage, plug type, cable length, connector arrangement and generator interface for the target market.

· Light-source package: ~5600 K daylight; color rendering options follow the selected lamp/LED package.

· Protective transport packaging: reinforced export carton, plywood case or reusable flight case depending on project and shipping mode.

· Guy ropes, pegs, sandbags/ballast points, spare envelope, spare electrical parts and extension cables can be supplied as project accessories.

· Standard flicker-free electronic ballast or premium ARRI ballast package where required by the project.

Customization is subject to engineering review, component availability, certification scope and final quotation. Drawings, control architecture, logo artwork and special packing may require approval before production.

7. Product Size, Packing & Shipping
Non-working / collapsed product size	52 x 42 x 40 cm
Working size	Approx. 40 x 40 x selected tower height; reference 4 m working size approx. 40 x 40 x 400 cm
Reference export packing size	62 x 52 x 50 cm
Reference net weight	37-43 kg
Reference packed weight	50-57 kg
Standard protective packing	Protective internal foam/wrapping plus reinforced export packing. Professional orders may use plywood or reusable flight case.
Optional split packing	Large ballast/driver or high-power light head may be packed as a separate electrical case to improve handling and protect components.

Packing dimensions and weight are logistics planning references only. Final packing size, number of packages, net/gross weight and case type must be reconfirmed before shipment because tower height, ballast/driver, lamp head, cable length, battery option and accessories can change the final package.

Shipping Options

· Air freight for samples, urgent project deliveries or small quantities.

· Sea freight by LCL or FCL for project quantities and cost-sensitive international delivery.

· Road / rail freight where destination and trade route allow.

· Door-to-door logistics can be arranged subject to destination, Incoterm, consignee information and local import conditions.

· Express courier is generally reserved for spare parts, lamps, drivers, controls and small accessories rather than complete large light-tower cases.

8. Commercial Reference
Production lead time	Typically 15-25 working days for standard confirmed configurations; customized versions typically 20-35 working days.
Warranty	Reference commercial standard: 12 months from shipment against manufacturing defects. Final quotation / sales contract governs.
Warranty exclusions	Consumable lamps, normal wear, batteries unless separately stated, physical damage, improper power supply, operation outside approved environmental limits, unauthorized modification and misuse.
After-sales support	Remote technical support, troubleshooting guidance and replacement parts subject to confirmed order configuration and diagnostic evidence.
Spare parts	Lamps, ballast/driver, envelope, blower, cables/connectors, controls and selected mechanical parts can be quoted according to model.
Order confirmation	Final model code, voltage/frequency, tower height, light source, ballast/driver, control, CCT/CRI, cable/plug, branding, packing and destination must be confirmed before production.
9. Inquiry / RFQ Checklist

· Application and work-site description

· Required illuminated area and target lux level

· Preferred tower height or site height limitation

· Input voltage/frequency and available power source

· Need for battery / AC-DC operation and target runtime, if applicable

· CCT, CRI and flicker/camera requirements

· Control requirement: on/off, step dimming, continuous dimming, remote, DMX or APP

· Wind/weather environment and anchoring conditions

· Quantity, destination country/port, preferred transport mode and packing expectation

· Logo / branding artwork and required accessories

10. FAQ

Which tower height should I choose?

The family supports 2.0-5.0 m project heights. For HMI1200SP, the normal recommendation is 4.0 m (3.0-5.0 m by project). Final height should be selected from required lux, coverage, wind exposure and transport limits.

How large an area can it illuminate?

The planning reference is up to about 11,000 m² at the very low 1-lux boundary and about 2,200 m² at 10 lux. A more practical 10-20 lux working-zone planning range is about 1,100-2,200 m². Higher task-light levels reduce the effective area substantially.

Can it run from batteries?

Not as the standard recommendation. AC mains or generator power is normally preferred at this power level.

Is the light flicker-free?

Flicker-free electronic ballast is the standard planning basis. Premium ARRI ballast package is optional for demanding professional projects.

Can CCT and CRI be customized?

~5600 K daylight. Typically high-CRI professional daylight output; exact Ra/TLCI depends on selected lamp and ballast Final availability depends on the selected lamp/LED package.

Is it waterproof and wind resistant?

The system is designed for outdoor temporary use, but the exact IP declaration and permitted wind speed must be confirmed for the approved electrical package, tower height, base and guy-line/anchoring method. Do not treat a legacy value as universal across all 2026 models.

Can our logo be printed on the tower?

Yes. Logo, project identity and selected graphics can be applied to compatible envelope materials. Artwork and print area are confirmed before production.

What are the warranty and lead time?

Reference warranty is 12 months against manufacturing defects from shipment, subject to final quotation/sales contract and exclusions for consumables, lamps, batteries and misuse. Typically 15-25 working days for standard confirmed configurations; customized versions typically 20-35 working days.

11. Related Models

HMI575SP, COB1200SP.

Use related models to compare source technology, restart behavior, control capability and cost positioning before choosing a higher wattage.

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