Handheld Tool supports lighting audits and upgrades.
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Designed to identify ballast's technology type, Ballast Checker confirms ballast status and pinpoints lighting upgrade opportunities. When pointed at fixture, unit will turn green if light source is powered by high frequency electronic ballast and orange if it is powered by magnetic ballast, indicating opportunity for lighting upgrade using electronic technology. Able to operate 15 ft or more from light source, Ballast Checker includes long-life batteries and lanyard.
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Advance Offers Exclusive New "Ballast Checker" Tool To Support Lighting Audits and Upgrades
(August 2nd, 2006 - Rosemont, Illinois) Advance proudly introduces its exclusive new Ballast Checker, an easy-to-use hand-held device that quickly identifies a ballast's technology type for use in confirming ballast status and pinpointing lighting upgrade opportunities.
When pointed at a fixture, the Ballast Checker will turn green if the light source is powered by a high frequency electronic ballast and orange if it's powered by a magnetic ballast, indicating a prime opportunity for a lighting upgrade involving electronic technology. In addition to assisting contractors, distributors, and other lighting professionals in determining a ballast's status as well as adding credibility when conducting a lighting audit, Advance's Ballast Checker can be used to verify that a fixture has indeed been installed with an electronic ballast post-installation.
Compact and lightweight, the Ballast Checker can operate at up to 15 feet or more from a light source and comes complete with long-life batteries that are pre-loaded for immediate use, as well as an attached lanyard for carrying convenience.
An extremely popular technology since its commercial market introduction 15+ years ago, electronic ballasts can reduce energy consumption and costs by as much as 45% relative to standard magnetic technology. The use of electronic ballast technology also drives a broad range of additional benefits, including improved lighting quality and environmental sustainability.
For more information on the Advance Ballast Checker (including price and availability), visit www.ballastchecker.com or contact your Advance sales representative or nearest Advance stocking distributor.
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.
