High-efficiency electronic ballasts for a broad range of T8 lighting systems
Philips Advance Optanium high-efficiency electronic ballasts are engineered to optimize lighting performance and maximize energy savings. These ballasts provide an unparalleled package of features and benefits to support the wide variety of T8 fluorescent lamps out in the market place.
Redefining The Rules Of High-efficiency T8 Fluorescent Lighting
Optanium ballasts for T8 lamps are part of our effort to promote environmental responsibility through Smart Solutions™ - energy efficient products, lighting systems, services and expertise through Philips Advance branded products. They are also one of the charter products of the NEMA Premium® Ballast Program. All of this makes these ballasts part of an overall high-efficiency lighting system that may help you achieve LEED certification, meet ASHRAE standards, become Title 24 compliant, or any other local energy code you or your customers need to be in compliance.
Optanium ballasts will help you and your customers meet a variety of application challenges including design, installation, maintenance, and evolving lamp technology. Optanium ballasts are available in a standard light output, high light output, and a low-watt design with input voltages of 120 to 277 or 347. Also these ballasts have a cold-starting capability down to -0°F (with standard lamps) These two features combined make it ideal for just about any T8 fixture design and application. These ballasts are available in either instant start or programmed start ignition for extended lamp life in frequent switching applications such as those where occupancy sensors or motion detectors are being used.
Setting Industry Standards for Ballast Efficiency
As a charter product in the NEMA Premium® Ballast Program, Optanium ballasts are recognized as supporting energy-efficient lighting objectives. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has created this program to help lighting professionals and end users recognize the market’s highest-performing ballast products. For more information on the NEMA Premium Ballast Program, go to the Sustainability section on this site.