T5 Ballast Guide Non-dimming & Dimming Ballasts Vode lighting systems accommodate many different ballast types, i.e. instant start, programmed start, dimming, emergency. If required ballast type is not listed here, please contact your local Vode agent or the factory directly. Dimming Ballasts Dimming ballasts are 120-277v electronic, thermally protected Class P and Sound Rated A. Three general dimming ballast types available: 3-wire control, 0-10v control and multi-input digital. Depending on availability of the products listed below, Vode may Non-dimming Ballasts supply other manufacturers ballast that meet the same or similar Depending on availability of the products listed below, Vode specification. may supply other manufacturers ballast that meet the same or • 3-wire control is a line-voltage phase control dimming method. Along with Hot and Neutral, the dimming signal similar specification. is communicated via a third wire called Dimmed Hot. All Programmed Start, non-dimming Vode code: A Programmed-start for all T5 lamps three wires are rated Class 1 and can be run within the same conduit. 3-wire control is stable over long wire runs, allows for maximum circuit loading, and is very easy to wire. Vode normally supplies Osram Sylvania’s Quicktronic Professional or HighEfficiency ballasts. Programmed rapid start electronic, voltage range 120277v or 347v, 50/60Hz, high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 0°F/-18°C, UL and CSA listed. Bal¬last factor 1.0. To ensure full-rated lamp life, programmed rapid start design preheats lamp cathodes for approximately 1.2 seconds before applying full arc voltage. Ideal for system designs with occupancy sensor and/or other controls where lamp may cycle more than 15K times over the rated lamp life. • Maximum remote distance from furthest socket is 18’ (5486mm). • This ballast is normally used with integral ballast housing or remote ballast housing for non-dimming applications. This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). For more information on Osram Sylvania’s Quicktronic Professional or HighEfficiency ballasts please visit: http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/products/ ballasts/Pages/default.aspx Instant Start, non-dimming Vode code: I Instant-start for 14w/21w/28w/35w HE and 24w/39w/54w/80w HO T5 lamps For these lamps Vode normally supplies Fulham Workhorse ballasts. Instant start electronic, voltage specific in 120v or 277v (230v or 347v not available), 50/60Hz, high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature -20°F/-29°C, UL and CSA listed. Instant-start technology applies full-arc voltage instantly immediately striking lamp. This ballast is not recommended in applications with more than 15K starts over the rated lamp life. • Maximum distance from furthest socket is 3’ (914mm). • This ballast is normally used with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS) applications. • However, depending on lamp wattage, it can be used with integral ballast housing and all remote applications within the maximum allowable distance. For more information on Fulham Workhorse please visit: http://www.fulham. com/Detail_Ballasts.php?ID=WH2-120-C • 0-10v control is an analog low-voltage DC dimming method. • Multi-input digital is a wired communication technology that facilitates individual ballast addressing, connection of multiple control devices and control of ballasts individually or in groups. Lutron Ecosystem, 10% dimming Vode code: E EcoSystem® multiple control input ballast for 14w/21w/28w/35w HE and 24w/39w/54w HO T5 lamps Continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 10%. Digital dimming electronic, voltage range 120-277v, 50/60Hz (347v not available), high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 50°F/10°C, UL listed and CSA certified. Ballast factor 1.0. 100% compatible with all Lutron 3-wire fluorescent controls (neutral, switched hot, dimmed hot) and EcoSystem digital controls (neutral, constant hot, control E1, control E2) such as EcoSystem® Bus Supply, GRAFIK Eye® QS control unit and Quantum® software. Provides power for and responds to one occupancy sensor, one photo sensor, and one personal control input (infrared receiver or wallstation). Integral sensor connection provides power and signal input for one occupancy sensor, one photo sensor, and one personal control (infrared receiver or wallstation). Communicates status and sensor inputs over the EcoSystem digital link. To ensure full-rated lamp life while dimming and cycling, programmed rapid start design preheats lamp cathodes before applying full arc voltage. Lamps turn on to any dimmed level (without flashing to full brightness.) • Maximum remote distance from furthest socket is 7’ (2134mm). • This ballast is normally used with integral ballast housing or remote ballast. • This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). For more information on Lutron EcoSystem please visit: http://www.lutron. com/Products/FluorescentBallasts/EcoSystemBallasts/Pages/Overview.aspx (Dimming Ballasts cont. next page) 21 T5 Ballast Guide Non-dimming & Dimming Ballasts Dimming Ballasts (cont.) Lutron Hi-lume 3D, 1% dimming Vode code: H Hi-lume® 3D digitally addressable ballast for 14w/21w/28w HE and 24w/39w/54w/ HO T5 lamps Continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 1%. Digital or phasecontrol dimming electronic, voltage range 120-277v, 50/60Hz (347v not available), high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 50°F/10°C, UL listed and CSA certified. Ballast factor 1.0. 100% compatible with all Lutron 3-wire fluorescent controls (neutral, switched hot, dimmed hot) and EcoSystem digital controls (neutral, constant hot, control E1, control E2) such as EcoSystem® Bus Supply, GRAFIK Eye® QS control unit and Quantum® software. To ensure full-rated lamp life while dimming and cycling, programmed rapid start design preheats lamp cathodes before applying full arc voltage. Lamps turn on to any dimmed level without flashing to full brightness. • Maximum remote distance from furthest socket is 7’ (2134mm). • This ballast is normally used with integral ballast housing or remote ballast. • This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). For more information on Lutron Hi-Lume 3D please visit: http://www. lutron.com/Products/FluorescentBallasts/Hi-Lume3D/Pages/Overview. aspx Lutron Ecosystem H-Series, 1% dimming Vode code: J H-Series digitally addressable ballast for 14w/21w/28w HE and 24w/39w/54w HO T5 lamps Lower-cost, continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 1%. Digital dimming electronic, voltage range 120-277v, 50/60Hz (347v not available), high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 50°F/10°C, UL listed and CSA certified. Ballast factor 1.0. 100% compatible with EcoSystem digital controls (neutral, constant hot, control E1, control E2) such as Lutron Energi Savr Node(TM) with EcoSystem unit, GRAFIK Eye® QS control unit, PowPak(TM) dimming module with EcoSystem unit, and Quantum® software. To ensure fullrated lamp life while dimming and cycling, programmed rapid start design preheats lamp cathodes before applying full arc voltage. Lamps turn on to any dimmed level without flashing to full brightness. • Maximum remote distance from furthest socket is 7’ (2134mm). • This ballast is normally used with integral ballast housing or remote ballast. • This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). 0-10v, 1% dimming (for HE lamps) Vode code: F 0-10v analog dimming ballasts for 14w/21w/28w/35w T5 HE lamps Vode normally supplies Universal Lighting Technologies’ SuperDim ballasts. Depending on availability, Vode may from time to time supply ballasts from other manufacturers that meet the same or similar specification. Continuous, flickerfree dimming from 100% to 3%. Compatible with most 0-10v DC control systems. Check with controls manufacturer to ensure compatibility with this ballast. 0-10v dimming electronic, voltage range 120-277v (347v not available), 50/60Hz, high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 50°F/10°C, UL listed and CSA certified. • Maximum remote distance from furthest socket is 6’ (1829mm). • This ballast is normally used with integral ballast housing or remote ballast. • This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). For more information on Universal Lighting Technologies’ SuperDim ballasts please visit: http://www.universalballast.com/techSupport/application-notes/ superdim/index.html 0-10v, 1% dimming (for HO lamps) Vode code: F 0-10v analog dimming ballasts for 54w/80w T5 HO lamps Vode normally supplies Philips Advance Mark 7 ballasts. Continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 1%. Compatible with most 0-10v DC control systems. Check with controls manufacturer to ensure compatibility with this ballast. 0-10v dimming electronic, voltage specific 120v or 277v (240 and 347v not available), 50/60Hz, high power factor, thermally protected Class P, sound rated A, minimum start temperature 50°F/10°C, UL listed and CSA certified. • This ballast can ONLY be used with integral ballast housing with minimal arm length (1.25”). Can not be remote mounted. • This ballast is not compatible with ballast in Vode j-box (JR & JS). For more information please visit: http://www.usa.lighting.philips.com/connect/ tools_literature/additional-literature/electronic-fluorescent4.wpd For more information on Lutron H-Series please visit: http://www.lutron. com/Products/FluorescentBallasts/EcoSystemH-SeriesBallasts/Pages/ Overview.aspx 22 T5 Ballast Guide Non-dimming, Dimming Ballasts and Emergency Ballasts Additional Information More about Lutron... Vode is an OEM fixture partner with Lutron. 5-year limited warranty with Lutron field service commissioning (3-year standard warranty) from date of purchase. All Lutron ballast and driver warranty claims should be made through Lutron Electronic Company. Lutron Technical Documentation and Support Overview http://www.lutron.com/Service-Support/Technical/Pages/Overview.aspx Lutron’s Technical Guide for Fluorescent Dimming Systems http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/366-606_FDS_TG.pdf (cont. next page) Commercial Systems Limited Warranty http://www.lutron.com/ResourceLibrary/warranty/Limited%20Comm.pdf Ballast/Driver Three Year Limited Warranty http://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/Ballast%20and%20 Driver%20Warranty.pdf Lutron technical assistance 24/7 +1-800-523-9466 Technical sheets on Technical Sheet for Fulham WorkHorse 2 Ways to Obtain Seasoned Lamps: • Operate new lamps continuously (time period might include a weekend or holiday) • Remove lamps with over 100 hours of use from another (non-dimmed) area; re-install in dimming area • Many contractors and facilities personnel use a lamp burn-in station to build an inventory of properly seasoned lamps. Contact the lamp manufacturer for their recommendations on lamp seasoning. As a general guideline, NEMA recommends 12 hours of operation at full intensity before dimming. See NEMA LSD 23-2010 “Recommended Practice - Lamp Seasoning for Fluorescent Dimming Systems.” Emergency Ballast Emergency ballasts allow luminaires to operate in battery mode during a power outage. Standard Vode emergency ballasts provide reduced lumen output to one lamp for a minimum of 90 minutes and operate at 120-347v. Electrical 90º C Wire required for supply connection to ballast or Vode power harness. Check local codes for maximum load allowed per circuit. All ballasts are provided with NEC compliant luminaire disconnect. Prewiring Multi-rail, integral ballast systems delivered with factory-installed wiring harnesses and quick-connects. Vode wiring harnesses are supplied with #12 AWG type THHN wire for branch circuits. For luminaires to accommodate special circuits such as emergency, daylight sensors, etc. in-field wiring is required. Lamp Life Lamp life of fluorescent lamps is defined as the time for which the lamp can operate within its performance specification, i.e. produce the specified light output and strike within specification. Dimming fluorescent lamps without seasoning can reduce performance and lamp lifetime. Emergency Ballast Initial Lumen Output High Efficiency (HE) lamp High Output (HO) lamp Lamp Type/Watts Initial Lumen Output 2' HE lamp, 14w 700 3' HE lamp, 21w 850 4' HE lamp, 28w 1200 5' HE lamp, 35w 1300 Lamp Type/Watts Initial Lumen Output 2' HO lamp, 24w 700 3' HOlamp, 39w 1100 4' HO lamp, 54w 1300 5' HO lamp, 80w n/a Lamp Seasoning Some fluorescent lamp manufacturers recommend that new fluorescent lamps be operated at full output (“seasoned”) before they can be dimmed. Please contact your lamp manufacturer for seasoning requirements. Why keep the lamps at full intensity before dimming? New fluorescent lamps can have impurities in them that lamp manufacturers cannot eliminate completely. Properly seasoning lamps prior to dimming will render lamp impurities inert, ensuring proper dimming performance and average rated lamp life. 23