Ballasts
ROMlight dimmable electronic ballasts can be purchased in a variety of voltages
and in models that drive Metal Halide lamps or High Pressure Sodium lamps.
The tables below show the different models and their individual attributes.
Ballasts for High Pressure
Sodium Lamps |
Model |
Case Size |
Lamp Watts |
Standard Line Voltage1 |
HPS-70 |
A |
70 |
120 or 240 |
HPS-100 |
A |
100 |
120 or 240 |
HPS-150 |
A |
1502 |
120 or 240 |
HPS-200 |
B |
200 |
120 or 240 |
HPS-250 |
B |
250 |
120 or 240 |
HPS-250 |
C |
250 |
120 to 277 |
HPS-310 |
C |
310 |
120 to 277 |
HPS-400 |
C |
400 |
120 to 277 |
HPS-600 |
D |
600 |
208 to 277 |
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2ANSI Code S56
Ballasts for Metal Halide
Lamps |
Model |
Case Size |
Lamp Watts |
Standard Line Voltage1 |
MH-200 |
B |
200 |
120 or 240 |
MH-250 |
B |
250 |
120 or 240 |
MH-200 |
C |
200 |
120 to 277 |
MH-250 |
C |
250 |
120 to 277 |
MH-320 |
C |
320 |
120 to 277 |
MH-350 |
C |
350 |
120 to 277 |
MH-400 |
C |
400 |
120 to 277 |
MH-575 |
D |
575 |
208 to 277 |
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1 a step down transformer is required for 347 volt circuits
Features
& Benefits |
Feature |
Benefit |
| Certified to UL and ULC standards |
- Can be installed in all North American jurisdictions
|
| Microprocessor Control |
- Provides all protective functions
- Short circuit protection
- Lamp "out of circuit" protection
- Provides "soft" lamp start up
- Longer lamp life
|
| Active Power Factor Correction |
- Minimizes in rush current
- Low Total Harmonic Distortion
|
| High Frequency |
- No flicker
- Higher lamp efficacy
- Cooler lamp and ballast operation
- Longer lamp life
- Consistent colour rendering
|
| Exceptionally low ballast loss |
|
| Crest Factor <1.45 |
|
Broad Operating Temperature
Range -30°C to +40°C Ambient Temperature |
- Can be used in most outdoor or indoor locations
|
| Superior Lumen Maintenance |
- 90% of initial lumens at mean life
|
| “No Lamp” feature |
- Prevents “end of lamp life” syndrome that can damage the fixture
|
| Light Weight Design |
- Easy to install
- Less expensive mounting details
- Reduces housing, structure and pole costs
|
| ROMport™ |
- Multi-function ballast control
|
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Specifications |
Parameter |
Value |
| Case Size (L x W x H) |
A – 6 3/16” x 4 1/16”
x 2” (1.35 lbs)
B – 7 3/16” x 4 1/16 ” x 2” (2.75 lbs)
C – 10 5/8” x 6 1/2” x 3 3/4 ” (7.6 lbs)
D – 11 5/8” x 6 1/2 ” x 3 3/4 ” (8.7 lbs) |
| Input Power Factor |
≥ 0.95 |
| THD |
< 10% |
| Crest Factor Nominal Power |
<1.45 |
| Ballast Loss |
5-15 W |
| Operating Temperature (°C) |
-30/+40 °C |
| Internal Thermal Cutout |
75 °C |
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Versatile ROMport™ Ballast Control Methods |
Supported Protocol |
Means |
Daisy Chainable |
Resistive Dimming |
Potentiometer Control |
No |
Daylight Harvesting |
Photo Sensor |
Yes |
Switching (Dry Contact) |
Motion Sensor or Switch |
Yes |
0-10V DC Signal |
Powered Device Control |
Yes |
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