The CL2 is usually supplied with a 100W quartz halogen lamp. It requires a precision constant current dc power supply at 8.5A.
The CL2 can be supplied with alternative lamps ranging from 10W to 250W. It can also be supplied with spectral radiant intensity calibration, mW/(sr.nm).
Bentham offers 2 variants of a 250W rated constant current p.s.u. for use with calibration lamps, models 605 and 608. The latter includes a current ramping facility for lamp switch on and off.