
Dimensions in mm Burning position
Spot
Flood
Commercial Type Voltage Wattage Beam Cap/ Max Correlated Lamp EOC 
name angle base luminous colour life
intensity temperature 50%
VW cd K h
ALUMINIUM
HalogenA PAR 38 HalogenA 230 75 10º E27 9500 2900 3000 494566 
HalogenA PAR 38 HalogenA 230 75 30º E27 2400 2900 3000 494580 
HalogenA PAR 38 HalogenA 230 100 10º E27 15000 2900 3000 494573 
HalogenA PAR 38 HalogenA 230 100 30º E27 3000 2900 3000 494597
PAR 38 
HalogenA
Halogen lamps  PAR 38 HalogenA
Reflector lamps consisting of a 
mains-voltage hard glass burner 
(linear filament) optically 
positioned in a Parabolic, 
Aluminium-coated, pressed-glass 
Reflector (PAR). 
The sparkling and decorative 
image of the PAR 38 HalogenA is 
emphasised by its new and 
modern designed WISO
®
reflector found in each member 
of the PAR HalogenA family.This 
gives more light in the specified 
beam and a well-defined beam 
pattern. Philips' mains-voltage 
HalogenA philosophy focuses on 
offering halogen solutions which 
fit in normal and existing 
luminaires. 
Unlike the HalogenA, which is a 
general-purpose lamp, 
the PAR HalogenA bundles the 
light and is suitable for accent 
applications. 
The combination of the latest 
optical know-how and the 
halogen technology results in a 
very intensive beam with a clearly 
defined beam spread.The fact 
that the front glass is lightly 
stippled for the spot versions will 
strongly emphasise the effect of 
the sparkling reflector.The front 
glass protects the lamp for safety 
and from outside elements such 
as errant fingers and dust which 
could reduce the light output and 
affect the sparkling image. 
For wider beams, a lenticuled 
front glass is used thus ensuring a 
very good light distribution. In a 
PAR 38 flood application, the 
lenticuled front glass prevents 
glare.
The PAR 38 HalogenA has two 
beam spreads - 10° and 30° and is a replacement for PAR 38 
incandescent reflector lamps of 
the same or higher wattage. 
It also incorporates the features 
applicable to halogen lamps in 
general, such as: a luminous flux 
which remains nearly constant 
throughout the lamp life; 
3 times the lifetime of a normal 
incandescent reflector lamp; 
natural colour rendering 
(Ra=100); and good luminous 
efficacy (more light less energy). 
Not only the compactness of 
halogen light sources, the 
combination possibilities with 
modern luminaires and their 
decorativeness, but especially the 
bright and sparkling light make 
halogen a well-loved light source. 
These general lighting characteristics of halogen support the use of 
the PAR 38 HalogenA for accent 
and display lighting. 
The excellent colour rendering 
gives a realistic impression of the 
objects and during the whole 
lifetime of the lamp the displayed 
objects are accentuated according 
to the initial requirements.
Applications 
Indoor
- Accent lighting in shops, 
especially for valuable goods
- Accent and task lighting in the 
home
Outdoor
The PAR 38 HalogenA can also 
be used outdoors, but should be 
protected from direct water 
contact.The luminaire, however, 
must certainly include a 
waterproof connection between 
the reflector and the luminaire. 
The reflector and burner are 
temperature shock resistant.
∅ 123.5 max.
136 max.
Universal

Halogen lamps  PAR 38 HalogenA
Heat distribution
Luminous intensity distribution and visual impact diagrams
20015010050
Temperature in °C
PAR 38 10° 75 W 
PAR 38 30° 75 W 
PAR 38 10° 100 W 
PAR 38 30° 100 W
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 10°
90°
60°
30°
180°
2500
5000
7500
9500
0°
90°
60°
30°
g
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 10°
Very
Low HighMedium
low
100
Accent factor
1 meter: size 15 cm
2 meter: size 31 cm
3 meter: size 47 cm
10
1
25 250 2500
General lighting level in lux
K4
Very
high
Very dramatic 
Dramatic
Theatrical
Low theatrical 
Noticeable
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 10°
Imax = 9500 cd VBA = 2 x 4.5°
K4
1
2
3
height 
in m
15
31
47
diameter
in cm
9500
2375
1055
Emax 
in lux
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 30°
180°
90°
60°
30°
600
1200
1800
2400
0°
90°
60°
30°
g
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 30°
Very
Low HighMedium
low
100
Accent factor
10
1
25 250 2500
1 meter
2 meter
3 meter
General lighting level in lux
K5
Very
high
Very dramatic 
Dramatic
Theatrical
Low theatrical 
Noticeable
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 75 W 30°
Imax = 2400 cd
K5
1
2
3
zone of uniform lighting
height 
in m
diameter
in cm
2400
600
266
Emax 
in lux

3
Halogen lamps  PAR 38 HalogenA
Luminous intensity distribution and visual impact diagrams
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 10°
180°
90°
60°
30°
3750
7500
11250
15000
0°
90°
60°
30°
g
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 30°
180°
90°
60°
30°
750
1500
2250
3000
0°
90°
60°
30°
g
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 10°
Very
Low HighMedium
low
1 meter: size 17 cm
100
Accent factor
2 meter: size 34 cm
3 meter: size 52 cm
10
1
25 250 2500
General lighting level in lux
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 30°
Very
Low HighMedium
low
100
Accent factor
10
1
25 250 2500
1 meter
2 meter
3 meter
General lighting level in lux
K4
K5
Very 
high
Very dramatic 
Dramatic
Theatrical
Low theatrical 
Noticeable
Very 
high
Very dramatic 
Dramatic
Theatrical
Low theatrical 
Noticeable
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 10°
Imax = 15000 cd VBA = 2 x 5°
K4
1
2
3
height 
in m
17
34
52
diameter
in cm
PAR 38 HalogenA 
230 V 100 W 30°
Imax = 3000 cd
K5
1
2
3
zone of uniform lighting
height 
in m
diameter
in cm
15000
3750
1666
Emax 
in lux
3000
750
333
Emax 
in lux