Optanium ballasts for T5 and 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 compliant with California Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards, 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 luminaire design, installation, maintenance, and evolving lamp technology. Optanium ballasts are available in standard light output, low-watt, and a high-light output design. Also, these ballasts come in options with cold-starting capability down to -20°F (with standard fluorescent lamps). These two features combined make it ideal for just about any T5 or 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. Optanium ballasts are also available in the program start with parallel wiring.
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, visit www.philips.com/advance and click on the “Sustainability” tab and then click on “NEMA Premium.”
Striation-reduction technology
Reduces the likelihood of striation often associated with energy-saving lamps, for consistent light output
Cold temperature lamp ignition down to -20°F for instant or program start ballasts
Brings energy-efficient T5 and T8 performance to a variety of new applications such as parking garages, warehouses, and cold storage areas
Arc-reduction technology — UL Type CC
UL Type CC* (on certain ballasts)
Program start parallel (PSP)
Program start ballasts with parallel wiring delivers independent lamp operation preventing premature lamp shut down ultimately reducing maintenance
High-efficiency design
Maximize energy savings with improved ballast efficiency