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LUTRON HI-LUME 1% FLUORESCENT DIMMING BALLAST
ARCHITECTURAL DIMMING BALLAST
FEATURES: • Continuous, flicker-free dimming from 100% to 1%
• Standard 3-wire line-voltage phase-control technology for consistent fixture-to-fixture dimming performance
• Models available for T4 triple-tube compact and T5-HO linear lamps
• Programmed rapid start design preheats lamp cathodes before applying full arc voltage
• Lamps turn on to any dimmed level without flashing to full brightness
• Low harmonic distortion throughout the entire dimming range maintains power quality
• Frequency of operation ensures ballast does not interfere with infrared devices operating between 38 and 42 kHz
• Inrush current limiting circuitry eliminates circuit breaker tripping, switch arcing, and relay failure
• End-of-lamp-life protection circuitry ensures safe operation throughout entire lamp life cycle
• For linear lamps, ballasts maintain consistent light output for different lamp lengths, ensuring fixture uniformity
• Ultra-quiet operation
• Protected from miswires of any input power to control lead, or from lamp leads to each other and/or ground
• 100% performance tested at factory
• 5-year limited warranty with Lutron field service commissioning (3-year standard warranty) from date of purchase
SPECIFICATIONS: • Dimming Range: 100% to 1%
• Operating Voltage: 120V or 277V at 60 Hz
• Lamp Starting: Programmed rapid start
• Lamp Current Crest Factor: Less than 1.7
• Lamp Flicker: None visible
• Light Output Variation: Constant ±2% for line voltage variations of ±10%
• Ballast Factor: Greater than .95 for T4 lamps, equal to 1.0 for T5-HO lamps
• Power Factor: Greater than .95
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Less than 10%
• Maximum Inrush Current: 7 amps per ballast at 120V, 3 amps per ballast at 277V
ENVIRONMENT: • Minimum lamp starting temperature: 50°F (10°C)
• Relative humidity: Less than 90% non-condensing
• Maximum ballast case temperature: 75°C (167°F)
• Sound rating: Inaudible in a 27 dB ambient environment
STANDARDS: • UL Listed (UL935)
• CSA Certified (C22.2 No. 74)
• Class P thermally protected
• Meets ANSI C82.11 High Frequency Ballast Standard
• Meets FCC Part 18 Non-Consumer requirements for EMI/RFI emissions
• T4 and T5-HO ballasts are MIL Std. 461E compliant
• Meets ANSI C62.41 Category A surge protection standards up to and including 6 kV
• Manufacturing facilities employ ESD reduction practices compliant with ANSI/ESD S20.20
• Lutron Quality Systems registered to ISO 9001.2000
BALLAST WIRING & MOUNTING: • Ballast is grounded by a mounting screw to the fixture
• Power and lamp wiring terminals accept only one 18 AWG solid wire per terminal
LAMP SEASONING: Refer to the lamp manufacturer’s recommendations for lamp seasoning requirements prior to dimming.
BALLAST/SOCKET LEADS: • Lead lengths from ballast to socket must not exceed 7 ft. (2 m) for T5-HO lamps
• Lead lengths must not exceed 3 ft. (1 m) for T4 compact lamps
LAMP SOCKETS: Lamp sockets as per IEC 60400 are required to ensure positive lamp-pin to socket contact. T5 linear lamps require rotary locking sockets.
LAMP MOUNTING FOR T5 & T5-HO: • Keep lamps 3/8 in. ± 1/8 in. away from grounded metal surface
• Having a T5-HO lamp too close to grounded metal may cause a visible difference in brightness along the length of the lamp
BALLAST OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Ballast case temperature must not exceed 75°C at any point on ballast.
WIRING & GROUNDING: Ballast and lighting fixture must be effectively grounded. Ballasts must be installed per national and local electrical codes.
MODEL NUMBERS: T4 Triple-Tube 4-pin: • HL3-T426-120-1-S
• HL3-T426-277-1-S
• HL3-T432-120-1-S
• HL3-T432-277-1-S
T5-HO Linear High Output: • FDB-T524-120-1
• FDB-T524-120-2
• FDB-T524-277-1
• FDB-T524-277-2
• FDB-T539-120-1
• FDB-T539-120-2
• FDB-T539-277-1
• FDB-T539-277-2
• FDB-T554-120-1
• FDB-T554-120-2
• FDB-T554-277-1
• FDB-T554-277-2
CASE DIMENSIONS: Case Type A: • 3.00 in W x 1.00 in H x 4.90 in L
Case Type C: • 1.18 in W x 1.00 in H x 18.00 in L
WIRING: • Black = Switched Hot
• Orange = Dimmed Hot
• White = Neutral
• Ground required
NOTE: Wire colors shown are for Lutron ballasts and controls only. Dimming control wire colors may vary.