Electronic Dimming Ballast uses multiple-voltage technology.

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Designed for use with 24 W T5 High Output and 24 W Long Twin Tube fluorescent lamp applications, Mark 10® Powerline measures 16.7 x 1.18 x 1 in. and features IntelliVolt® technology for operation at 120-277 V, 50/60 Hz. Ballast delivers 100-5% continuous dimming capability and takes dimming signal directly from power line to eliminate need for additional control wiring. Operation above 40 kHz minimizes risk of interference problems, and THD is less than 10%.



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Advance Introduces New Mark 10® Powerline Electronic Dimming Ballast with Multiple-Voltage Technology for T5/HO and Long Twin Tube Applications



(February 28th, 2007 - Rosemont, Illinois) Advance announces the expansion of its popular line of Mark 10® Powerline electronic dimming ballasts to include a new model for use with 24-watt T5 High Output and 24-watt Long Twin Tube fluorescent lamp applications.

Designed for enhanced flexibility and versatility, the compact new ballast measures just 16.7"L X 1.18"W X 1"H, making it ideal for use in wall sconces, 2 X 2 recessed fluorescent fixtures, and other applications where space may be at a premium. The ballast is also the first in Advance's Mark 10 Powerline family to feature IntelliVolt® multiple-voltage technology, enabling the ballast to operate at 120 to 277 volts, 50/60 Hz, enhancing accuracy and ease of ordering as well as reducing stocking/SKU requirements.

Ideally-suited for meeting rooms and audio/visual presentation spaces, computer-intensive work areas, and private offices, Advance's Mark 10 Powerline ballasts deliver full-range (100%-5%) continuous dimming capability, allowing users to adjust lighting levels to fit their needs and enhance their visual comfort. Since Advance Mark 10 Powerline dimming ballasts take their dimming signals directly from the power line, no additional control wiring is required, making installation a simple and cost-effective process. In addition, Mark 10 Powerline dimming ballasts can operate with a wide variety of controls from over 20 control manufacturers, including wall box dimmers, architectural dimmers, occupancy sensors, and others.

Like other Mark 10 Powerline models, Advance's new electronic dimming ballast for use with 24-watt T5 High Output and 24-watt Long Twin Tube fluorescent lamp applications features operation above 40 kHz to minimize risk of interference problems as well as less than 10% THD. Additionally, the model fully supports sustainable ("green") design as measured by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System(TM) performance standards and carries Advance's exclusive 5-year warranty.

Advance, a leading ballast manufacturer based in Rosemont, Illinois, offers a full line of electronic and magnetic fluorescent and magnetic and electronic HID ballasts as well as a broad family of drivers for LED light sources. For more information on Advance's complete product line, visit Advance's website at www.advancetransformer.com or call Advance at (800) 322-2086. Advance is a division of Philips Electronics North America.

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