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Philips Advance CFL ballast rectangular metal case

Philips

Philips Advance ICN-3TTP40-SC CFL Ballast Instant Start 3 Lamp 40W 120-277V

SKU CH-VNDS-EDYJE

Electronic CFL ballast starts three PL-L lamps up to 40 W on 120 to 277 V AC

  • typeBallasts
  • Instant start for three 40 W CFL lamps
  • Operates on 120 to 277 V AC input
  • Centium electronic ballast with no dimming function
  • Supports PL-L bulb type down to 0 °F
  • Free shipping on orders of 75 or more

Ballast for three 40 W PL-L lamps

The Philips Advance ICN-3TTP40-SC is an electronic CFL ballast that operates three PL-L lamps at up to 40 watts each. It accepts an input range of 120 to 277 volts AC and uses instant-start ignition. The unit is suited for commercial or institutional fixtures that require multi-lamp operation from a single ballast.

Thermals noise and power draw

The ballast is rated for a minimum starting temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing reliable ignition in unheated indoor spaces. As an electronic ballast it runs silently and without the audible hum associated with magnetic types. Power consumption follows the combined lamp load of up to 120 watts plus ballast losses.

Centium branding and no dimming

The Centium label identifies the product line within the Advance range but adds no dimming capability; the ballast provides fixed-output operation only. No dimming method, range or control interface is supported. The package contains the ballast alone with no additional accessories or software.

Highlights

  • Instant start for three 40 W CFL lamps
  • Operates on 120 to 277 V AC input
  • Centium electronic ballast with no dimming function
  • Supports PL-L bulb type down to 0 °F
  • Free shipping on orders of 75 or more

Specifications

BrandADVANCE
typeBallasts

Questions about this item

How do I wire the 120-277V instant-start ballast for three 40W PL-L lamps?

Connect the line and neutral to the 120-277V input leads, then attach each of the three lamp pairs to the corresponding output wires; the step often missed is verifying the lamp sockets match PL-L pin spacing before powering the circuit.

What component will need replacement first in this non-dimming Centium ballast?

The electrolytic capacitors inside the sealed case typically degrade after several years of continuous operation, so the ballast itself is the part that eventually requires replacement.

At what point does the 0°F minimum starting temperature become a limitation?

When the ambient temperature drops below 0°F the instant-start circuit may fail to ignite the three 40W PL-L lamps, making cold environments the first operational limit encountered.

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