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Table of Contents

Fluorescent Electronic Ballasts Section 1- Page

Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................1-2

Application Operation Information ................................................................................................................ 1-4

Typical Specifications .....................................................................................................................................1-7

F17T8 ............................................................................................................................................................1-13

F25T8 ............................................................................................................................................................1-15

F32T8 (32, 30, 25 & 28 Watt Four Foot Lamps) .......................................................................................1-19

F28T8 (32, 30, 25 & 28 Watt Four Foot Lamps) .......................................................................................1-29

F40T8 ............................................................................................................................................................1-32

F96T8 Slimline .............................................................................................................................................1-34

F96T8HO High Output.................................................................................................................................1-35

T5 ...................................................................................................................................................................1-36

T5HO ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-38

T12 ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-42

T12 Slimline .................................................................................................................................................. 1-44

T12HO High Output .....................................................................................................................................1-46

T2 ...................................................................................................................................................................1-47

Energy Management Systems Section 2- Page

--DCL With DEMANDflex

Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................2-2

DEMANDflex T8 ...........................................................................................................................................2-3

DEMANDflex T5, T5HO & TT5 .................................................................................................................. 2-6

DEMANDflex T8 Wiring Diagrams .............................................................................................................2-7

DCL Controls .................................................................................................................................................. 2-8

Controllable Lighting Section 2- Page

--Fluorescent Energy Management/Dimming Ballasts and Controls

Product Overview .........................................................................................................................................2-10

-- BallaSTAR Light Level Switching ........................................................................................................2-10

-- SuperDim Analog Dimming ..................................................................................................................2-11

-- DaliPRO Digital Dimming ..................................................................................................................... 2-12

-- VariPRO Parallel-Lamp Dimming ........................................................................................................2-13

-- LevelPRO Parallel-Lamp Dimming ......................................................................................................2-13

Application Operation Information .............................................................................................................. 2-14

Controls for Analog Dimming Ballasts .......................................................................................................2-15

DaliPRO ........................................................................................................................................................2-16

DaliPRO Premium ........................................................................................................................................2-17

SuperDim ......................................................................................................................................................2-18

BallaSTAR 0-10 Volt ...................................................................................................................................2-19

BallaSTAR Light Level Switching ..............................................................................................................2-20

Dimensions & Wiring Diagrams..................................................................................................................2-22

VariPRO ........................................................................................................................................................2-23

LevelPRO ......................................................................................................................................................2-26

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Compact Fluorescent Ballasts Section 3- Page

Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................3-2

Understanding Compact Fluorescent Technology ........................................................................................3-3

Configurations ................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Lamp Matrix ...................................................................................................................................................3-5

Typical Specifications .....................................................................................................................................3-6

Nomenclature ..................................................................................................................................................3-7

13-26 Watt Twin, Quad and Triple ................................................................................................................3-9

32 to 70 Watt Triple and Multiple ...............................................................................................................3-10

2D ..................................................................................................................................................................3-12

T5 Circular ....................................................................................................................................................3-15

Long Twin T5 ...............................................................................................................................................3-16

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Ballasts Section 4- Page

Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................4-2

Oil Filled Capacitors ....................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Dry Capacitors ................................................................................................................................................4-5

Bracket Reference Chart .................................................................................................................................4-6

Application and Operation Information ......................................................................................................... 4-7

Nomenclature ................................................................................................................................................4-10

Typical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................4-11

Distributor Replacement Kits .......................................................................................................................4-12

Core and Coil

Metal Halide .......................................................................................................................................4-16

Pulse Start Metal Halide .....................................................................................................................4-20

High Pressure Sodium ......................................................................................................................... 4-27

50 Hz Core and Coil Ballasts .......................................................................................................................4-33

F-Can Ballast ................................................................................................................................................. 4-37

Ignitors ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-38

Reference Drawings ............................................................................................................................ 4-40

Electronic High Intensity Discharge (eHID) Ballasts Section 5- Page

Product Overview ...........................................................................................................................................5-2

Product Family Chart ......................................................................................................................................5-3

Wiring Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................5-4

Dimensions ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Application and Operation Information ......................................................................................................... 5-8

Lampholders Section 6- Page

Application and Operation Information ......................................................................................................... 6-2

T8 & T12 ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-5

T5 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6-9

HID..... ...........................................................................................................................................................6-11

Halogen..........................................................................................................................................................6-15

CFL ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-19

Sign Ballasts Section 7- Page

Application and Operation Information ......................................................................................................... 7-2

Sign Ballast Footage Chart & Lead Lengths ................................................................................................. 7-3

Electronic Sign Ballasts .................................................................................................................................. 7-4

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Glossary Section 8- Page

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Index Section 9- Page

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Warranty Section 10- Page

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Electronic

Fluorescent Ballasts

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For more than 30 years, the lighting industry has relied on

our TRIAD® brand for the most specified, most installed,

most reliable electronic ballasts in the business.

The TRIAD® line offers advantages like installer-friendly

universal input voltage, which ensures that you have the

right voltage ballast every time, and maximum energy

savings for long cycle operations.

And our ULTim8® and AccuStart™ ballasts feature high

efficiency designs and programmed start technology that

dramatically enhances lamp life.

Universal is the leader in energy saving electronic ballasts.

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Product Overview

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Setting The Pace In T8 Technology

Universal Lighting keeps pushing the frontier of T8 technology with innovative products that deliver

dramatic energy savings, greater fixture design flexibility, longer lamp life and installation ease. You

can count on Universal for some of the industry’s highest efficiency and most hassle-free T8 ballasts.

Universal offers high efficiency T8 ballasts for Instant Start and Programmed Start applications. These

ballasts deliver up to 6% additional energy savings over standard electronic ballasts, even more when

used with the new F32T8/ES (25 Watt), F32T8/ES (30 Watt) or F28T8 (28 Watt) lamps. Our T8 ballasts

are CEE and NEMA Premium compliant.

TRIAD® and ULTim8 Instant Start Applications

Instant Start technology for continuous operation and installer friendly Universal input voltage.

Maximizes energy savings for long cycle operations.

- Some of the most efficient ballasts in the industry for maximum energy savings.

- Available in high efficiency HE normal (.88), EL low (.77), and HEH high (1.18) ballast factor versions.

- Independent lamp operation simplifies troubleshooting. Lamps stay lit if one lamp fails preventing

fixtures from going dark and replacing lamps unnecessarily.

- Lamp will auto-restrike as a standard feature allowing replacement of lamps without recycling power.

- Anti-striation control for better light quality when using energy saving lamps.

- Universal input voltage, installer friendly.

- Because these ballasts are CEE and NEMA Premium compliant they may qualify for utility incentives.

- Backed by 5 year warranty when operated at 75° C max case temperature.

ULTim8® Programmed Start Applications

Features true parallel lamp operation and fast start time (<700ms) so that if one lamp fails, other lamps stay lit.

“Soft start” technology maintains lamp life, making these the perfect choice for high-cycling applications like

occupancy sensors. Designed for use with 30, 28 and 25 Watt energy saving lamps for even more energy savings.

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Same benefits as Instant Start plus ...

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Available in high efficiency HE normal (.88) and EL low (.71), and HEH (1.18) ballast factor versions.

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Programmed Start ballasts are designed to quickly pre-heat lamp cathodes up to their optimum starting

temperature and ignite the lamps quickly.

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Filament cut out on HE and HEH models for instant start level efficiency.

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The quick ignition results in long lamp life without the typical long delay during turn-on.

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Same 5 year warranty as instant start or 3-year warranty for HEH modules when operated at 90° C case temperature.

High Lumen and High Bay Applications

ULTim8® High Lumen ballasts are the high efficiency high ballast factor choice for high lumen T8 applications.

ULTim8® HB ballasts are designed to provide excellent performance in the high ambient temperature

applications where high bay fluorescent fixtures are installed.

EL Ballasts: Used often when retrofitting existing T12 fixtures with T8 lamps to tune down lamp output.

Application areas include stairwells, hallways, bathrooms and other areas that are lit partially during the day.

They are good for using in low light level areas. Change light levels with ballast factor.

HE Ballasts: Used often in new construction, the high efficiency version of our standard HP product. Used for

frequently switched applications including occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting. They are a good solution

for education, commercial offices and retail.

HEH Ballasts: Used to overdrive lamps. Use these for areas with high light output. They are a great solution for

high bay fixtures including applications for warehouses and manufacturing.

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Product Overview

Family of Universal HP Ballasts. Flexible Fixture design options for T5 and T5HO lamps.

T5 & T5HO Ballasts For Architectural and High Bay Applications

Whether it’s for new construction or a retrofit project, Universal’s T5 and T5HO ballasts, with their smaller size

and high lumen output, have become the dominant player in architectural and high bay applications.

Programmed Start ballasts feature a “soft start” technology that maximizes lamp life, making them the perfect

choice for high cycling applications including those involving occupancy sensors and wall switches.

High Efficiency (AccuStart5®, ULTim5®):

Our high efficiency T5 and T5HO ballasts are ideal for bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, gymnasiums,

classrooms, libraries, corridors, offices, recessed volumetric strips, wraps, wall washing, displays, direct/indirect

lighting, surface mount, cove, under cabinet or task lighting. Common applications include: commercial, retail,

hospitality, restaurants, law offices, medical, institutional, airports, and schools.

The

AccuStart5®

and

ULTim5®

lines of linear fluorescent T5 and T5HO ballasts offer broad appeal to the most com-

mon applications. Universal input voltage (108-305 volts). T5 ballasts support (1) or (2) 2’ F14T5, 3’ F21T5, 4’ F28T5,

and 5’ F35T5 full wattage and energy saving lamps. T5HO ballasts support (1) or (2) 2’ F24T5HO 3’ F39T5HO and (1) (2)

(3) or (4) 4’ F54T5HO full wattage and energy saving lamps.

High Bay (AccuStart5HB®):

T5HO High Bay ballasts are ideal for new construction and fixture retrofits in gymnasiums, high bay retail stores

and warehouses, manufacturing sites, industrial facilities and similar applications. These High Output ballasts

are well suited for applications where space is at a premium, including slim pendant mounted fixtures, cove and

task lighting. AccuStart5HB ballasts offer a replacement opportunity for traditional HID high bay applications.

Light up the aisles for the forklift operator when lighting is needed. Keep spaces lit when and where needed.

Universal offers the AccuStart5HB® line of linear fluorescent T5HO ballasts for High Bay applications. Ideal

for extreme temperature (90° C Case Warranty). Universal input voltage (108-305 volts) and high range voltage

(347-480 volts). These ballasts support (2) and (4) 117, 119, 120, 182, 184, 229 and 235 watt T5HO ballasts.

Canadian Voltage:

Universal offers Canadian voltage in 347V and high range voltage. These ballasts come in standard efficiency,

high efficiency and High Bay for T5 and T5HO applications.

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Application And Operating Information

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SAFETY

NEC & UL Requirements

Ballast installation presents the possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous voltages and should be performed only by qualified person-

nel. All installation, inspection and maintenance should be performed only with power to the fixture turned off. Additionally, all fixtures and

ballasts must be installed and operated in compliance with the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) requirements,

and all local applicable codes and regulations.

Polarity

Polarity refers to the proper connection of ballast lead wires to line wires. To aid you in a correct installation, Universal ballast leads are

color-coded for easy identification. The WHITE ballast lead is to be connected to the neutral (grounded) and the BLACK (or black with

white tracer) lead always to the phase (“hot”) line wire. Systems where neither of the line wires are at ground potential require specially

designed ballasts. A change in polarity may result in the voltage from the lead to the ground exceeding UL-specified limits. In some types of

ballasts, a change in polarity may decrease voltage from the lead to the ground, thereby impeding the starting dependability of the ballast.

Grounding

Ballast cases and fixtures must always be grounded. The ballast case may be grounded to the fixture or otherwise grounded. It could be

hazardous to make contact with an ungrounded fixture or ballast when in operation. Neglecting to properly ground the ballast and fixture

combination may also result in failure of certain lamps to start or for unacceptable levels of electromagnetic noise to be conducted onto the

power lines.

Operating Line Voltage Limits

To receive the full benefits of rated lamp output and to prolong ballast life, it is essential that voltage supplied to an installation be main-

tained within limits prescribed for each circuit. These limits are listed below:

Subjecting a ballast to excessive voltage for an extended period results in the deterioration of the insulation. This insulation breakdown will

cause early ballast failure. Low voltage has no damaging effect on the ballast. However, lamps may not start reliably, and early lamp failure

could result.

Internal Ballast Protection

Class P Classification - Since January 1, 1984, the National Electrical Code requires that “where Fluorescent fixtures are installed indoors,

the ballast shall have thermal protection integral within the ballast except for simple reactance ballasts.” This ruling applies to replacement

ballasts as well as to those contained within new fixtures.

In compliance with the National Electrical Code, UL has established a Class P ballast classification for fluorescent light fixtures.

A Class P ballast must employ internal thermal protection limiting its operating temperature.

Universal UL-approved Class P ballasts comply with the National Electrical Code requirement and are equipped with an automatic resetting

thermal protector, built-in and adjacent to the transformer coils. The resetting thermal protector functions as a thermostat which will open

and temporarily deactivate the ballast when it exceeds the permissible temperature. It will reset when the ballast cools to a safe operating

temperature. The ballast will continue to cycle until the cause of overheating is eliminated. If the ballast is defective, it must be replaced. If

the cause is external, a Class P ballast will resume normal operation after abnormal conditions are eliminated.

VOLTAGE RANGE

Nominal Voltage Minimum Maximum

120 108 132

220 198 242

277 249 305

347 312 382

120-277 (UNV) 108 305

347-480 (HRV) 312 528

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Application And Operating Information

SAFETY

Dimming Ballasts - Ballastar® Dimming Ballasts are controlled by using 10-0vDC. Care should be taken to insure that the line voltage

(AC) wires are not connected to the low voltage DC wires. Ballastar® Electronic Dimming Ballasts have protection (safety) circuitry,

that will sense the error so as not to harm the installer or the ballast. Dimming ballasts manufactured after May 1999 have the protec-

tion circuit. Dimming ballasts manufactured before this date do not have low voltage circuit protection.

Fusing - Class P ballasts do not require fusing. Fusing can be used when a single circuit has a large number of fixtures/ballasts. For

a comprehensive list of appropriate fuses, contact our Technical Engineering Services (TES) Department at 1-800-BALLAST

or check out our TES home page at www.unvlt.com.

Grounding - ANSI C82.1 recommends all fixtures and ballasts be grounded. Universal requires all electronic ballasts be grounded.

Thermal Protection - All Universal electronic ballasts meet UL 935 Standard for thermal protection. These ballasts are designated

Class P. A Class P ballast will disconnect the ballast from input power in the event of internal over-temperature.

PERFORMANCE

Lamp Connections

Fluorescent ballasts are designed to generate voltages in excess of 300 volts. It is imperative that proper connection to quality

Lampholders be assured in accordance with wiring diagrams on each page of the catalog and on product labels. Some applications

may not require the use of all of the ballast output leads. If any leads are not to be connected, each should be individually capped

and insulated to at least 600 volts.

Application Versatility

Many Universal models are designed to allow for applications with different types or quantities of lamps. Lamp applications not listed on

label cannot be warranted.

Audible Noise (Sound)

Electrical equipment, including most fluorescent lamp ballasts, produces some noise. Care must be taken to select a ballast with the proper

sound rating for a particular lighting installation. Secure mounting can reduce the potential for audible noise.

EMI/RFI

Electronic ballasts operate at high frequency and, therefore, may produce radio frequency interference (RFI) or electromagnetic

interference (EMI). Some sensitive electrical equipment such as televisions, radios, or some medical equipment can be adversely

affected by this RFI or EMI interference. Currently the electronic frequencies from 450 kilohertz (kHz) to 300 megahertz (MHz) are

regulated by the FCC. For electronic ballasts, the limits and regulations are listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 18,

Subpart C titled RF Lighting Devices. ULT provides ballasts compliant with non-consumer limits for commercial applications,

as well as several models in compliance with consumer limits for residential use.

See the Data Sheets for the electronic ballast of interest to determine which FCC requirement, consumer or non-consumer

the particular product meets.

Remote Mounting

Excessive hot or cold temperatures, audible noise requirements, or a desire to operate lamps in more than one fixture with the same ballast

(tandem), may make it desirable to mount the ballast remotely. Care must be taken to allow for ballast heat dissipation and proper ground-

ing.

In any application, the wire used to extend leads must be at least as large as the wire supplied on the ballast (18 AWG) with an insulation

rating of 1000 VAC at 90°C.

Lead lengths in excess of those noted cause loading effects that can dramatically impact ballast performance and void the warranty.

See individual data sheets to determine all wiring options.

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Application And Operating Information

PERFORMANCE

• Lamp Starting Dependability

Fluorescent lamps are inherently more difficult to start at low temperatures. All ballasts have limitations

as to their ability to start lamps at low ambient temperatures. In this catalog, the low starting point for

each lamp/ballast combination appears in the column marked “Minimum Starting Temperature.”

Universal four lamp instant start ballasts can operate at a minimum starting temperature down to -18°C (0°F)

under the following conditions:

1. Lead lengths to the lamps are those supplied, by Universal, with the ballast or shorter.

2. The distance from the lamp to the ground plane is no greater than 3/4”.

3. The line voltage supplied to the ballast is no less than rated nominal.

4. The ballast or lamps are not remotely mounted.

5. The lamps have been burned in per lamp manufacturer requirements (typically 100 hours).

The lamp manufacturer should be contacted for lamp operating characteristics and requirements below 15°C (50°F).

• Light Output

Optimum light output from fluorescent lamps is achieved when the lamp wall is at 100-110°F.

Any substantial excursion (either colder or warmer) will result in a reduction in light output.

• Ballast Life

A fluorescent lamp ballast, like any other electrical device, generates heat during its normal operation.

Ballast temperatures should be kept as low as possible. Maximum dissipation of heat through fixture

design and proper ballast installation will help. Although excessive temperature may not cause the

ballast to fail immediately, it can shorten ballast life. To assure maximum life, the ballast case temperature

should not exceed 75˚C, in a maximum ambient (fixture cavity) of 40˚C.

Causes of ballast overheating:

• Incorrect line voltage or frequency

• Incorrect size, type or number of lamps

• Incorrect wiring

• Poor heat dissipation due to surrounding insulation

• Sealed (Vapor Tight) Fixtures - Unusual heat build-up due to lack of ventilation in

fixtures may cause thermal (on/off) cycling of certain ballasts. Consult Universal for

specific recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS...

• Selection of a proper ballast to match the requirements of the lamp,

fixture, voltage and installation.

• Mounting of ballast within the fixture with as much surface contact

as possible between the ballast and metal portions of the fixture.

Secure mounting will aid in proper heat dissipation and can minimize

the potential for ballast hum.

• The use of heat-conducting dissipators (radiators), if necessary,

which increase surface contact between the ballast and fixture.

• If necessary, locate the ballast in a remote, cooler area outside the fixture.

• Consult Universal for remote mounting recommendations.

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Starting Method Legend

IS = Instant Start

PS = Programmed Start

RS = Rapid Start

PAR-IS = Parallel Instant Start

PAR-PS = Parallel Programmed Start

PAR-RS = Parallel Rapid Start

SER-RS = Series Rapid Start

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Specifications

• Ballasts shall include 18AWG solid copper leads color coded in compliance with ANSI C82.11-2011.

• Ballasts shall be instant start and provide starting sequence consistent with ANSI standard C82.11-2011.

• Ballasts (1-4 lamps) shall operate as Parallel Circuit, allowing remaining lamp(s) to maintain full light output if one or more lamps fail.

• Ballasts shall operate from 50/60 Hz input source of 120 through 277 Volts, and sustained variations of ± 10% (Voltage & Frequency)

with no damage to the ballasts.

• Ballasts shall be a high frequency electronic type, and operate lamps at a frequency above 42 kHz to minimize interference with infrared

control systems.

• Ballasts shall tolerate operation in ambient temperatures up to 105°F (40°C) without damage.

• Ballasts shall have a minimum starting temperature of 0°F (-18°C) for the primary lamp application.

• Ballasts shall have a maximum case temperature test point of 75°C printed on the label for easy ﬁxture testing and trouble shooting.

• Ballasts shall support 18’ maximum lead length remote mounting for the primary lamp.

• Ballasts shall comply with FCC Part 18 Non-Consumer Equipment for EMI (power line conducted) and RFI (Radiated).

• Ballasts shall provide transient immunity as recommended by ANSI C82.11-2011.

• Ballasts shall auto-restrike allowing replacement of lamps without cycling power.

• Ballasts shall incorporate Anti-Striation Circuitry for stable operation of reduced wattage lamps.

• Ballasts shall operate lamps with no visible ﬂicker (<3% ﬂicker index).

• Ballasts shall tolerate sustained open circuit and short circuit output conditions without damage.

• Ballasts shall be Underwriters Laboratory (UL 935) listed, Class P, Type 1 Outdoor and/or CSA certiﬁed for both US and Canadian application.

• Ballasts shall meet NEMA Premium/CEE High Performance for high efﬁciency operation.

• Ballasts shall be quiet Class A sound rating.

• Ballasts shall have a Ballast Factor for the primary lamp application of greater than .77 for EL, .85 for HE and 1.15 for HEH, per ANSI

C82.11-2011.

• Input current Total Harmonic Distortion shall not exceed 10% for the primary lamp.

• Ballasts shall have a Power Factor greater than .98 for primary lamp.

• Lamp Current Crest Factor (ratio of peak to RMS current) shall be 1.7 or less in accordance with lamp manufacturer recommendation and

ANSI C82.11-2011.

• The ballasts shall not have any PCB’s.

• The manufacturer shall provide written warranty against defects in material or workmanship, including replacement, for ﬁve years from

date of manufacture.

• Manufacturer shall have been manufacturing electronic ballasts for at least thirty years.

• Ballasts shall be manufactured in an ISO 9001/ISO 9002 certiﬁed facility in North America.

• Ballasts shall be Universal Lighting Technologies Bx32IUNVHP-N (x=1or 2) or Bx32IUNVHP-A (x= 3or 4) depending upon the quantity of

lamps per ﬁxture.

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR T8 INSTANT START BALLASTS:

– HP (High Performance Normal Ballast Factor)

– EL (High Efﬁciency Low Ballast Factor)

– HE (High Efﬁciency Normal Ballast Factor)

– HEH (High Efﬁciency High Ballast Factor)

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• Ballasts shall include 18AWG solid copper leads color coded in compliance with ANSI C82.11-2011.

• Ballasts shall be Programmed Start with arc current established in less than 700 milliseconds after power is applied.

• Ballasts (2-4 lamps) shall operate as a Parallel Circuit, allowing remaining lamp(s) to maintain full light output if one or more lamps fail.

• Ballasts shall have a minimum Rh/Rc of 4.25 each time the lamps are started.

• Ballasts shall have a maximum ionization current (Glow Current) of 10 milliamps during preheating interval.

• Ballasts shall operate from a 50/60 Hz input source of 120 through 277 Volts, and sustained variations of ± 10% (Voltage & Frequency) with no

damage to the ballasts.

• Ballasts shall be a high frequency electronic type, and operate lamps at a frequency above 42 kHz to minimize interference with infrared control

systems.

• EL and HE ballasts shall tolerate operation in ambient temperatures up to 105°F (40°C) without damage. In addition, HEH ballasts shall operate

up to a 194°F (90°C) maximum case temperature.

• Ballasts shall have a maximum case temperature test point printed on the label for easy ﬁxture testing and trouble shooting.

• Ballasts shall have a minimum starting temperature of -20°F (-29°C) for the primary lamp application when not remote mounted.

• Ballasts shall support 20’ maximum lead length remote mounting for the primary lamp.