Programmed Start Ballast Wiring Diagram
Generally rapid start programmed start and dimmable ballasts are wired in series.
Programmed start ballast wiring diagram. Caution with programmed start ballasts richard reis pe july 2 2009 i recently replaced an instant start ballast with a programmed start ballast sylvania qtp2x32t8 unv psn tc. With a two lamp series ballast if one lamp fails the other lamp connected to that ballast will not light. These ballasts operate lamps in two stages. When a series ballast rapid start operates multiple lamps and one lamp fails the circuit is opened and the other lamps will not light.
The new ballast did not work with either the old or new lamps. This starting method helps prolong the life of the lamps making programed start ballasts ideal for areas where lights are turned on an off frequently. Programmed start ps ballasts for t5 fluorescent lamps ultrastart t5 programmed start ballasts 10 pk pallet pack input line input ballast initial system lumens preliminary type volts current watts factor lumens watt lamps f54t5ho 4 99649 99650 120 277 1 94 83 232 226 1 00 20000 88. Lamp life tests have demonstrated 111 000.
Both lamps are u shaped. Parallel ballast b432punvhe a or b432punvel a or b432punvheh a lamp lamp lamp lamp universal lighting technologies is a subsidiary of panasonic lighting americas a member of the panasonic corporation eco solutions company 4 lamp programmed start series to parallel retrofit wiring diagrams notes. For frequent start applications rapid start ballasts are traditionally specified with the promise of minimal lamp life reduction compared to instant start ballasts. Rapid start ballast wiring diagrams.
I also replaced the lamps philips alto fb32t8 tl35 6 with ge f32t8 sp30 u 6. Of lamps input volts philips advance model lamp type input power watts ballast factor. When comparing the wiring diagrams the rapid start to instant start system retrofit is relatively simple although the colors may not match up. The programmed start ballast incorporates a starting method which is gentler on the lamp than either the rapid or instant start ballasts.
Like rapid start ballasts there is a white and a black wire entering the ballast which is grounded through the case being fastened to the fixture. Newer electronic ballasts are usually wired in parallel except for rapid start programmed start and dimmable ballasts. The cathodes are fully pre heated first and then the starting voltage is applied. Optanium high efficiency programmed start electronic fluorescent ballasts for t8 lamps programmed start ignition provides extended lamp life in frequent switching applications such as those where occupancy sensors or motion detectors are being used.