Energy-Efficient Ballasts feature NEMA Premium approval.
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Multivoltage ballasts operate 1, 2, 3, or 4 T8 lamps at universal input voltage of 108-305 V. They feature parallel lamp operation, which enables them to continue operating normally if single lamp fails, antistriation control that creates even level of light output, as well as flicker-free operation. With minimum starting temperature of -18°C, ballasts offer power factor of greater than 90%, THD of 10%, and lumen output of 0.87.
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American Ballasts' High-Efficiency Ballast Series Receives NEMA Premium Approval
FREMONT, CA (March 18, 2009) - American Ballast, a global commercial and residential power solutions company with worldwide manufacturing capabilities, has developed a line of NEMA approved high-efficiency, multi-voltage ballasts. Providing up to 45% energy costs savings in a wide range of applications including general, decorative, retail and indirect lighting, the energy-efficient electronic ballasts are designed for retrofits installations or new construction.
The NEMA Premium Electronic Ballast Program provides the method for identifying the most efficient T8 fluorescent ballasts available in the market and identifies models that are consistent with the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) specifications for high performance lamps and ballasts, tested in accordance with ANSI C82 Standards. Qualifying products have a special mark to help lighting professionals and end users identify the market's highest performing electronic ballast products that will help support energy-efficient objectives.
American Ballast's NEMA approved multi-voltage ballasts operate one, two, three, or four T8 lamps at an installer-simplicity universal input voltage of 108-305 volts. The electronic ballasts also feature parallel lamp operation, which enables lamps to continue operating normally in the event of a single lamp failure. The high-efficiency ballasts can utilize the same wiring and mounting footprint as conventional ballasts, negating the need for any expensive electrical work.
"Our new NEMA approved high-efficiency electronic ballasts use less input watts than standard efficiency electronic ballast and consume less energy than Rapid-start ballasts," said Eric Hsieh, American Ballast's R&D Director. "The high-efficiency series allows our customers to experience maximum light output combined with minimum power usage."
The electronic ballasts feature Instant Start technology with parallel circuit configuration and are engineered to outperform other instant start ballasts as well as rapid start ballasts in short-cycle and frequently switched applications. The high-efficiency ballast series has exceptional power quality with a power factor of >98% and a THD of 10%. The ballast series also features silent, flicker-free operation and anti-striation control creates an even level of light output. The lumen output for these NEMA approved ballasts is 0.87. The minimum lamp starting temperature is -18°C.
With a NEMA certification, customers are guaranteed a high-performance T8 ballast that meets FCC rules and regulations, ANSI requirements and complies with all applicable state and federal efficiency standards, as well as meeting RoHS standards.
Through its extensive burn-in, full-functional and advanced-life testing procedures, American Ballast confidently offers a five year warranty on the ballast product family. All American Ballast lighting solutions are UL and CuL Listed.
For more information about the NEMA approved high-efficiency ballast series, visit American Ballast at www.americanballast.com or email info@americanballast.com. The company can also be reached at 47800 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 or (888) 313-8188.
About American Ballast
Phihong, established in 1972, introduced the American Ballast brand into the North American market place in 2004 specifically to design and manufacture energy-efficient electronic fluorescent and HID ballast for commercial and residential lighting customers in North America. With worldwide manufacturing and design capabilities, American Ballast utilizes decades of experience delivering high-quality power solutions as part of a $500 million global company that also includes the world's fifth-largest power supply manufacturer. American Ballast's products are manufactured in ISO 9001-certified facilities worldwide and meet Energy Star and numerous other industry standards, including 100% burn-in, full-functional and advanced-life testing standards.
