Hi-lume Compact
™
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
rev hi-compact-1a 6.4.02
3-Wire Control, 120, 277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps, T4 Quad Tube and T4 Triple Tube
Hi-lume Compact, FL and FLB case type
2.38”w (60mm) x 1.50”h (38mm) x 9.50”l (241mm)
Hi-lume Compact SE, CT case type
3.00”w (76mm) x 1.00”h (25mm) x 4.90”l (124mm)
HOT
DIMMED HOT
Hi-lume Compact SE, C2T case type
3.00”w (76mm) x 1.00”h (25mm) x 6.75”l (171mm)
DIMMED HOT
NEUTRAL
Power
Control
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Dimming
Ballast
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Hi-lume
Compact SE
HOT
Hi-lume Compact
Power
Control
Lamps
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Dimming
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Hi-lume Compact
™
5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-2a 6.4.02
DESCRIPTION
BALLAST SPECIFICATIONS
• Continuous, flicker-free, 100%-5% high-performance dimming
to meet the needs of a wide variety of lighting designs
• 3-wire line-voltage control technology for consistent fixtureto-fixture dimming performance
• Low harmonic distortion throughout entire dimming range
maintains power quality
• Inrush current limiting circuitry eliminates circuit breaker
tripping, switch arcing, and relay failure
• Lamps turn on at any dimmed level without flashing to full
light, eliminates nuisance flashing
• Ballast is a programmed rapid start type and preheats lamp
cathodes before applying full arc voltage
• T4 Quad and Triple Tube models have End-of-lamp-life
protection circuitry that helps ensure safe operation throughout
entire lamp life cycle
• Miswire protection eliminates potential failure caused by
improper installation
• 100% performance tested prior to shipment
• 3-Year warranty
• Field service commissioning (optional) – extends warranty to
5 years (limited)
• Designed and assembled in the USA
• Ballasts that dim T4 compact fluorescent lamps are intended
for factory installation by Lutron OEM fixture partners
• Ultra quiet operation
• Dimming range: 100% - 5%
• T5 ballast factor greater than .85
• T4 ballast factor greater than .90
• T4 ballast factor (SE series) greater than .95
• Total harmonic distortion less than 10%
• Power factor greater than .95
• Lamp current crest factor less than 1.7
• Sound rating: Inaudible in a 27dBA ambient
• Inrush current: maximum of 7 amps per ballast at 120V,
3 amps per ballast at 277V
• Maximum ballast case operating temperature at any
point: 75°C (167°F)
• Minimum ballast starting temperature: 10°C (50°F)
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STANDARDS
• UL listed, CSA approved, Class P thermally protected
• Meets ANSI C82.11 Ballast Standard
• Meets FCC Part 18 Non-Consumer for EMI/RFI emissions
requirements
• Meets ANSI C62.41 Category A surge protection standards
• Lutron Quality Systems registered to ISO 9001
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ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
Hi-lume Compact
™
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-3a 6.4.02
HI-LUME COMPACT AND HI-LUME COMPACT SE BALLASTS
120 VOLTS
WATTS/
LENGTH
LAMPS
T4 4-PIN
QUAD TUBE
1/2” Diameter
T5
TWIN TUBE
5/8” Diameter
1
2
LAMPS PER
BALLAST
BALLAST
CURRENT
HI-LUME
MODEL NUMBER
BALLAST
CURRENT
HI-LUME
MODEL NUMBER
18W
FL/FLB1
C2T2
1
2
.20A
.42A
FDB-CF18-120-1
FDB-T418-120-2-S
.08A
.17A
FDB-CF18-277-1
FDB-T418-277-2-S
26W
CT2
C2T2
1
2
.26A
.50A
FDB-T426-120-1-S
FDB-T426-120-2-S
.12A
.21A
FDB-T426-277-1-S
FDB-T426-277-2-S
18W
C2T2
2
.42A
FDB-T418-120-2-S
.17A
FDB-T418-277-2-S
1/2” Diameter
T4 4-PIN
TRIPLE TUBE
CASE
TYPE
277 VOLTS
2
26W
CT
C2T2
1
2
.26A
.50A
FDB-T426-120-1-S
FDB-T426-120-2-S
.12A
.21A
FDB-T426-277-1-S
FDB-T426-277-2-S
32W
CT2
C2T2
1
2
.31A
.59A
FDB-T432-120-1-S
FDB-T432-120-2-S
.13A
.24A
FDB-T432-277-1-S
FDB-T432-277-2-S
42W
FL/FLB1
1
.39A
FDB-CT42-120-1
.17A
FDB-CT42-277-1
36/39W
(16”)
FL
FL
FL
1
2
3
.33A
.58A
.85A
FDB-1643-120-1
FDB-1643-120-2
FDB-1643-120-3
.14A
.25A
.35A
FDB-1643-277-1
FDB-1643-277-2
FDB-1643-277-3
40W
(22”)
FL
FL
FL
1
2
3
.33A
.61A
.88A
FDB-2227-120-1
FDB-2227-120-2
FDB-2227-120-3
.14A
.25A
.38A
FDB-2227-277-1
FDB-2227-277-2
FDB-2227-277-3
50W
(22”)
FL
FL
1
2
.38A
.69A
FDB-2243-120-1
FDB-2243-120-2
.17A
.32A
FDB-2243-277-1
FDB-2243-277-2
Add suffix -E or -B to denote wires exit END or BASE of ballast. Models with -B suffix include mounting studs.
New Compact Enclosure (SE). Mounting studs standard. Delete suffix -S if mounting studs not desired.
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Hi-lume Compact
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5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-4a 6.4.02
BALLAST CASE DIMENSIONS
FL
Power and control wires
are 18 inches (.5m).
Lamp wires are
36 inches (1m).
A
E
B
C
A
B
C
D
E
1.50" (38mm)
9.5" (241mm)
1.70" (43mm)
2.38" (60mm)
8.91" (226mm) C-C
(mounting centers)
A
B
C
D
E
F
1.50" (38mm)
9.5" (241mm)
2.00" (51mm)
1.70" (43mm)
2.38" (60mm)
8.91" (226mm) C-C
(mounting centers)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
4.20" (107mm)
2.00" (51mm)
3.00" (76mm)
4.90" (124mm)
1.60" (41mm)
1.00" (25mm)
4.60" (117mm) C-C
(mounting centers)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
6.00" (152mm)
2.00" (51mm)
3.00" (76mm)
6.75" (171mm)
1.60" (41mm)
1.00" (25mm)
6.50" (165mm) C-C
(mounting centers)
D
FLB
8-32 Threaded Stud
.345" (.876mm)
C
F
D
E
B
A
CT
A
B
F
8-32 Threaded Stud
.29" (.736mm)
C
E
G
C2T
D
A
B
F
8-32 Threaded Stud
.29" (.736mm)
C
E
G
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Hi-lume Compact
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5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-5a 6.4.02
BALLAST WIRING FOR FL OR FLB CASE TYPE
One Lamp Compact Fluorescent, FL or FLB Case
Black (Switched Hot)
To
Dimming
Control
Orange (Dimmed Hot)1
White (Neutral)
Red
Hi-Lume Compact
Dimming Ballast
Red
Blue
Blue
Ground 2
Two Lamp Compact Fluorescent, FL or FLB Case
Red
Black (Switched Hot)
To
Dimming
Control
Red
Orange (Dimmed Hot)1
White (Neutral)
Yellow
Hi-Lume Compact
Dimming Ballast
Yellow
Blue
Ground 2
Blue
1
Dimming control wire colors do not necessarily match ballast wire colors (e.g. control “dimmed hot” may be
yellow and ballast “dimmed hot” may be orange.) Wire colors shown are for Lutron controls and ballasts only.
2 Ballast and lighting fixture must be effectively grounded.
For T5 Twin Tube compact lamps, maximum lamp to ballast wire length is 3 feet (1m).
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120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
Hi-lume Compact
™
rev hi-compact-6a 6.4.02
BALLAST WIRING FOR CT AND C2T CASE TYPES
One Lamp Compact Fluorescent, CT Case Type
Black (Switched Hot)
Red
Red
Orange (Dimmed Hot)1
Hi-Lume
Ballast
4-Pin
Lamp Holder
Blue
White (Neutral)1
Ground 2
Blue
Two Lamp Compact Fluorescent, C2T Case Type
Red
Red
Black (Switched Hot)
Orange (Dimmed Hot)1
4-Pin
Lamp Holder
Yellow
Hi-Lume
Ballast
Yellow
White (Neutral)1
Ground 2
4-Pin
Lamp Holder
Blue
Blue
1
Dimming control wire colors do not necessarily match ballast wire colors (e.g. control “dimmed hot” may be
yellow and ballast “dimmed hot” may be orange.) Wire colors shown are for Lutron controls and ballasts only.
2 Ballast and lighting fixture must be effectively grounded.
For T5 Twin Tube compact lamps, maximum lamp to ballast wire length is 3 feet (1m).
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ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
Hi-lume Compact
™
120 /277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-7a 6.4.02
APPLICATION NOTES
Perceived vs. Actual Light
An important aspect of lighting control is the difference between measured and perceived light levels. For example, a light dimmed to 10% output is perceived by the eye
as 32%. A light dimmed to 1% is perceived as 10%. This “Square Law” phenomenon
takes advantage of how the human eye functions to achieve significant energy savings,
while improving the visual environment.
Power vs. Light
The nearly linear relationship between
fluorescent light levels and power consumption saves energy proportionately as
lights are dimmed.
100%
75
90
MEASURED
LIGHT
Eco-10
Dimming
Range
Hi-lume
Dimming
Range
80
70
% Power
100%
25
21
Hi-lume
Compact
and
Tu-Wire
Dimming
Range
60
50
40
0
0 10 25
20
10
5
1
22
50
75
100%
% Light
30
10
50
32
40
50
60
70
80
90
100%
PERCEIVED
LIGHT
Mixing Ballast and Lamps per Circuit
For optimal dimming performance, do not
mix ballast lamp types (T4, T5, or T8) on
a given circuit. Mixing lamp lengths
(48”, 36”, 24” etc.) within a single lamp
type is permissible and will not diminish
dimming performance.
Do not mix ballast types on a given circuit (i.e., mix Hi-lume with Eco-10 or TuWire).
Number of Ballasts per Control
For maximum number of ballasts per control, divide control’s current capacity by
the individual ballast current. Certain
controls also have a specific number of
maximum ballasts.
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Hi-lume Compact
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5% HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT
DIMMING BALLASTS
120, 220/240, 277 Volt
T5 Twin Tube Compact Lamps
T4 Quad and Triple Tube
rev hi-compact-8a 6.4.02
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Ballast/Socket Leads
Lead lengths from ballast to socket must not exceed 3' (1m) for
T5 twin tube and T4 compact lamps.
Lamp Mounting for T5 Twin Tube
Many fluorescent lamp sockets are available with mounting slots
to vary the height of the lamp away from the grounded metal
surface. Use these slots to get the outside edge of the lamp to
be 1/2"+/-1/4" away from the grounded metal surface.
Lamp Sockets
Quality lamp sockets are required to ensure positive lamp-pin to
socket contact. T5 linear lamps require rotary locking sockets. T8
and T12 lamps require knife-edge sockets. U-bent lamps require
locking sockets and proper lamp support to hold lamp pins in full
contact with the socket. T5 twin tube lamps require sockets that
lock into the lamp base and provide proper lamp support to hold
lamp pins in full contact with socket. T4 compact sockets must
be the 4 pin type and must be used with 4 pin compact lamps.
PERFORMANCE
Having a fluorescent lamp too close to the grounded metal will
make the minimum intensity too low and will reduce lamp life.
Having a fluorescent lamp too far away from the grounded
metal will make the lamp flicker or not turn on at all.
Lamp Mounting for T4 Compact
Keep lamp at least 1/4" away from the grounded metal surface.
Wiring and Grounding
All wiring from the dimming control to the Hi-lume® Ballasts is line
voltage wiring and may be run together in the same conduit.
Ballast and lighting fixture must be effectively grounded.
Ballasts must be installed per national and local electrical codes.
Lamps Must Be Seasoned
New fluorescent lamps must be operated for 100 hours at full
output (“seasoned”) to render lamp impurities inert, so as to
achieve proper dimming performance and average rated lamp life.
SERVICE
Replacement Parts
Use replacement parts with exact Lutron model numbers.
Consult Lutron if you have any questions.
Further Information
Ballasts for other lamp types and voltages may be available; For
further information, please visit us at www.lutron.com/ballasts or
contact our 24-hour Technical Support Center at 1-800-523-9466.
Ballast Operating Temperature
Ballast case temperature must not exceed 75°C at any point on
ballast.
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