Philips Emergency Lighting Datasheets for Ballasts

Ballasts are electrical devices that condition the line voltage (amplitude, amperage and waveform) to operate fluorescent and HID lamps. Basically they serve two functions: to provide the starting kick, and to limit the current to the proper value for a particular lamp.
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APPLICATION The GEN1 fuorescent backup ballast works in conjunction with an AC ballast that is supplemented with an auxiliary emergency generator to operate one lamp at high illumination between the...
Because of environmental concerns about mercury and the need to comply with standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, most lamp manufacturers have reduced the mercury content in their products.
Because the path of egress may include partially protected exterior locations (e.g., canopies, stairwells, walkways, parking garages) and interior areas (e.g., basements, warehouses, storage facilities) exposed to moderate amounts of...
Bodine's Cold-Pak® Fluorescent Emergency Ballasts provide reliable, cold-compliant emergency lighting in extreme environments. The B50Cold-Pak is compatible with linear lamps, while the B4CF1, B4CF2 and B4CF3 Cold-Pak models are compatible...
For buildings such as telephone exchanges or other facilities that have dedicated systems and a 48 VDC central battery supply, Philips Bodine CB90-48 central battery ballasts provide instant emergency illumination...
Linear fluorescent lamps serve as a mainstay in commercial, industrial and institutional lighting. Philips Bodine fluorescent emergency ballasts for linear lamps operate most single and bi-pin fluorescent lamps, including U-shaped,...
Locations such as oil refineries, paint booths and textile mills are associated with potential fire and explosion hazards, including combustible gases, liquids, dust and fibers. Philips Bodine emergency ballasts for...
Locations such as oil refineries, paint booths and textile mills are associated with potential fire and explosion hazards, including combustible gases, liquids, dust and fibers. Philips Bodine emergency ballasts for...
Philips Bodine compact fluorescent emergency ballasts (FEBs) are designed specifically for compact lamp fluorescent fixtures. They allow you to easily covert new or existing fluorescent fixtures into code-compliant emergency lighting.
Philips Bodine REDiTEST® self-testing/self-di agnostic fluorescent emergency ballasts automatically test emergency lighting for 30 seconds every 30 days and for 90 minutes once a year according to code. In addition,...
Philips Emergency Lighting’s RCT remote control testing emergency ballasts and RCT retrofit modules provide a simple testing alternative for emergency lighting. By pointing the WHRCT handheld remote control transmitter (sold...
Philips Emergency Lighting’s universal input fluorescent emergency ballasts (FEBs) offer a number of benefits. First, they minimize inventories. Universal input emergency ballasts are suitable for 120 through 277 VAC applications,...
Technological advancements in fluorescent lamp and electronic ballast designs have led to the development of innovative, space-saving fluorescent fixtures. Philips Bodine LP Series low-profile fluorescent emergency ballasts accommodate such fixtures.
The GEN3 fuorescent backup ballast works in conjunction with an INSTANT START, PARALLEL AC ballast that is supplemented with an auxiliary emergency generator to operate two or three lamps at...
The need for emergency lighting is global. Philips Emergency Lighting’s new 220V-240V LED and fluorescent products teamed with our well-known universal input fluorescent emergency and HID backup ballasts give the...
While 90 minutes is the standard code-required time for emergency lighting operation, there are cases in which more than a 90-minute runtime is required or desired. For example, a hospital,...