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Linear Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Guide A Pocket Guide for Installation and Troubleshooting
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Page 1: Linear Fluorescent Dimming Ballast Guide

Linear Fluorescent Dimming Ballast GuideA Pocket Guide for Installation and Troubleshooting

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Welcome

This pocket guide was created as a “quick reference” to help you address some common issues with dimming ballasts, both during the installation process and troubleshooting problems in the field. For more information regarding additional concerns with dimming ballasts please contact our technical services department at 1-800-372-3331, follow option 2.

Installation In this section we will discuss three areas to be aware of prior to installing your dimming ballast. They include: fixture construction, wiring issues and usage of proper sockets.

General Fixture Construction - SaggingIt is imperative that the minimum lamp spacing to the fixture be maintained for the duration of the fixture life. For linear lamps, the minimum spacing is 0.25”. T8 lamps must be within 0.75” from the ground plane and T5 lamps within 0.25”. Issues resulting from fixtures sagging must be corrected. Symptoms to look for: •Ballastchannelcovertouchingthelamp •Lampsbowedorbending •Lampsextinguishindimmode •Lampsareturningblackinthemiddle

(where the metal touches the glass) •Inconsistentstarting •Variablelightlevelsfromlamp-to-lamp

in the fixture

When these symptoms are visible, contact the fixture manufacturer, if you are unable to correct the issues in the field.

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Wiring IssuesWiring in the ballast chamber is critical to the quality of light and dimming consistency between lamps. To minimize inconsistent dimming light levels and to eliminate unpredictable lamp starting and lamp dropout, the following guidelines must be followed:

•Whenballastsareinstalled,allleadwiresshouldbe kept as short as possible

•Outputleads(wiresfromtheballasttothe lamp sockets) should not be bunched, twisted, wrapped, or cable tied together.

•Inputwires(powerwiresandcontrolwires)should not be bunched, twisted, wrapped, or wire tied together with the output wires.

•Inputandoutputwiresshouldberoutedonopposite sides of the wire way channel as best as possible.

Sockets

Always make sure that dimming ballasts are connected to rapids start sockets only. NEVER connect dimming ballasts to an instant start or shunted sockets as this will void the ballast warranty and most likely shorten lamp life!

Dimming ballasts and lamps must be replaced if they have been operated on instant start or shunted sockets, since they have been permanently damaged.

Installation 3

Rapid Start Socket Instant Start Sockets

Shunted

vs.

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TroubleshootingWiring issuesOneofthemostcommonproblemswithdimmingballasts is improper wiring to sockets, which usually results in short lamp life. Additional symptoms to look for:

•Severeendblackening •Lampsextinguishatlowestdimminglevel •Inconsistent/failuretostart •Lampflickering/flashing/strobing •Lampstriations(fullwattagelamps) •ShortballastLife

OutputWiring–ParallelFilamentsA common example of improper wiring when connecting parallel lamp filaments is depicted below:

IncorrectParallelYellows

There are two ways to correct this situation

CorrectParallelYellows(1of2)

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CorrectParallelYellows(2of2)

OutputWiring–SeriesFilamentsA common example of improper wiring when connecting series lamp filaments is depicted below:

IncorrectSeriesYellow

Here is the correct wiring for this fixture

CorrectSeriesYellow

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OutputWiring–RedandBlue LampLeads

Incorrect–ShortedLeads

Incorrect–ShuntedSockets

Correct Socket Connections

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Common Issues Here are some common issues and measures to takeregardingPhilipsAdvancedimmingballasts and other controls that might be part of the installed lighting system.

IncorrectControl–Mustbe Mark10® Powerline CompatibleFlickering or drop out will occur if the input voltage islowerthan56VACfor120VACapplicationsor129VACfor277VACapplication(asmeasuredat the ballast)

Flickering Due to a Shared NeutralSeparate neutrals are a requirement of some control manufacturers. This is not a function of the ballast. The installer must be aware of the requirements of the controls they install.

OverloadedControlsThe control must be sized to handle the load. Overloadedcontrolscouldfailorresultin performance issues.

ProperBallastWiring(1-lampexample)

LAMP

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Mark 10® Powerline

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PinchedorShortedControlWiresThe system will be stuck in full dim mode and will not respond to control signals. The issue must be corrected for the system to work, but this will not result in permanent ballast damage.

ACVoltageAppliedtotheControlWires (violet and grey)This will not damage the ballast. The control leads onaMark70-10V ballast are designed to withstand electrical shorts, pinched wires, and the misapplication of AC voltage. However, potential damage to the controls will need to be reviewed with the controls manufacturer.

Reversed Control Wires System or individual fixtures will dim out of sequence. Single fixture occurrences could reduce the top end light level of the entire circuit.

OverloadedControlsThe control must be sized to handle the load. Overloadedcontrolscouldfailorresultin performance issues.

ProperBallastWiring

BALLAST

LAMP

Diag. 55A

RED

BLUE

BLACKWHITE

LINE

CLASS 1 OR 2CIRCUIT

10V, 0.5 mA

VIOLET (+){ GREY (-)

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Mark 7® 0-10V

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PinchedorShortedControlWires:Will not respond to control signals.

Reversed Control Wires There are no polarity restrictions with ROVR(DALI).

Noise on the control lineWire routing is critical. Noise may result in sporadic dimming control when control wires and power wires are run in the same conduit.

ProperBallastWiring(1-lampexample)

For more information:Check www.philips.com/advance and click ontheLiteraturesectionforcompleteproduct bulletins containing wiring diagrams and a complete list of specifications. There you can also find a complete compatibility guide for all controls thatarecompatiblewithPhilipsAdvanceballasts.

BALLAST

LAMP

Diag. 55B

RED

BLUEBLACKWHITE

LINE

VIOLETVIOLET{

DALIClass 1 or

Class 2 Circuit

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ROVR™ Digital Addressable Ballasts

MostsystemsemployingROVRballastsrequire commissioning.

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ConvertingCompetitor3-WireDimmingBallast toMark10 PowerlineBallast

•Changeballast •Changetocompatiblecontrol •Capoffdimmedhotwireatbothends

Converting from a fixed output ballast to dimming withMark10Powerline Ballast

•Replacetheballast—simplywirethePhilipsAdvanceMark10Powerline ballasts into the existing fixtures following the wiring diagrams (rapid start sockets are required, replace existing if necessary).

•Replacetheswitch — the dimming control connectstoyourexistingwiringandmustbeMark10 Powerline compatible.

•Dimthelights!

If you need additional support or warranty information go to www.philips.com/advance and click on the Support Tab on the left.

Orange

OrangeOrange

DIMMED HOT

3-wire Line Voltage

Mark 10 Ballast

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FAQ:

Q: Will dimming reduce the life of a lamp?

A: Dimming has no effect on the life of a lamp. Properlydesigneddimmingballastswillprovidesufficient filament heating and will maintain the full rated life of the lamp.

Q: Will dimming extend the life of a lamp?

A: Dimming has no effect on the life of a lamp. Properlydesigneddimmingballastswillprovidesufficient filament heating and will maintain the full rated life of the lamp.

Q: Can I remote mount the ballast?

A: Remote mounting is limited with dimming ballasts. The wiring allowances are listed in the PhilipsAdvanceAtlas,Section1.

Q: Can I use T8 ballasts with energy-saving lamps?

A: The use of T8 ballasts with energy-saving lamps will not harm the lamps or ballasts, but it is possible that striations will occur. Striations may be unnoticeable in indirect applications. Striations do not effect lamp life or lumen output. User testing and acceptance is recommended.

Q: Is lamp burn-in required with dimming?

A:Burn-inrequirementsaredependentonlampmanufacturer.PhilipsT5andT8lampsdonotrequire burn-in.

Q: What controls are compatible with the dimming ballast?

A:ThePhilipsAdvanceballastsarecompatible with controls from over 30 manufacturers. The Controls Compatibility Guide can be found atwww.philips.com/advance.Asummarizedversion is available in the dimming section of the PhilipsAdvanceAtlas.

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©2008 Philips Lighting Electronics N.A.All rights reserved.

Form No. EL-2153-R08 10/08

Philips Lighting Electronics N.A.10275 W. Higgins RoadRosemont IL 60018Tel: 800-322-2086 Fax: 888-423-1882Customer Support/Technical Service: 800-372-3331OEM Support: 866-915-5886www.philips.com/advance

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