Philips
Philips Advance ICN-3P32-N Electronic Ballast T8 120-277V 2-3 Lamps
Electronic fluorescent ballast runs two or three T8 lamps at 17 to 40 watts on 120-277 V input
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- Instant start at 120–277 V for reliable ignition
- Supports 2 or 3 T8 lamps for flexible layouts
- Runs 17 W to 40 W lamps without rewiring
- Operates down to 0 °F for cold environments
- Centium electronic design reduces energy loss
Application and User
This Philips Advance Centium electronic ballast operates T8 fluorescent lamps on 120 to 277V AC input. It supports two or three lamps rated from 17 to 40 watts using instant start. The unit suits commercial or residential retrofit projects needing multi-lamp control.
Voltage and Lamp Limits
The ballast accepts a wide 120 to 277V AC supply and drives 17, 25, 28, 32 or 40 watt T8 bulbs. It does not support dimming of any type or range. Minimum starting temperature is 0 degrees F, so unheated spaces below freezing are outside its operating envelope.
Lamp Count and Wattage Match
The decisive specification is the two-to-three-lamp capacity combined with the listed wattage steps. Installers must match the exact lamp quantity and individual wattage to one of the supported values; four-lamp fixtures or wattages outside the 17 to 40 range require a different ballast.
Highlights
- Instant start at 120–277 V for reliable ignition
- Supports 2 or 3 T8 lamps for flexible layouts
- Runs 17 W to 40 W lamps without rewiring
- Operates down to 0 °F for cold environments
- Centium electronic design reduces energy loss
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Should I choose the two-lamp or three-lamp configuration?
The ballast supports both two and three T8 lamps; select the version that matches the exact number of tubes in your fixture.
What does the 120-277V input range mean for my building's wiring?
It accepts any supply between 120 and 277 volts AC, so the same unit works on standard 120 V circuits and on 277 V commercial systems without rewiring.
Does the instant-start design limit the wattage of lamps I can install?
Yes, it drives T8 lamps rated from 17 up to 40 watts, so any tube within that range will start instantly and run at full output.
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