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Rectangular electronic ballast in matte white metal enclosure with terminal connections visible

Philips

Philips Advance ICN-4S54-90C-2LS-G Electronic Ballast 120-277V 3-4 Lamps 54W

SKU CH-YFPY-NFQ8X

Electronic fluorescent ballast runs three or four 54 W T5HO lamps on 120-277 V input with rapid start down to -20 °F

  • typeBallasts
  • Rapid-start operation ignites lamps without flicker
  • 120-277 V input handles most commercial supplies
  • Drives three or four T5HO lamps up to 54 W each
  • Centium electronic design reduces energy loss
  • Starts reliably down to -20 °F

Advance Centium electronic ballast for T5HO lamps

This Philips Advance ICN-4S54-90C-2LS-G ballast operates three or four T5HO fluorescent lamps at up to 54 watts each. It accepts a universal input voltage range of 120 to 277 volts AC and uses rapid-start circuitry for reliable ignition. The unit is designed for commercial and industrial lighting installations requiring multi-lamp control.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The ballast delivers a total output between 234 and 240 watts across the connected lamps. Electronic operation runs silently without the audible hum associated with magnetic alternatives. It starts reliably in cold environments down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. No dimming function is included so power draw remains constant during operation.

Build quality connectors and mounting implications

The Centium series housing is built for standard fixture integration inside troffers high-bays or industrial luminaires. Wiring connects through standard lead wires for line voltage and lamp sockets. The lack of dimming leads simplifies installation to a basic three or four-lamp rapid-start configuration. It ships new and restricted from sale in zero states.

Highlights

  • Rapid-start operation ignites lamps without flicker
  • 120-277 V input handles most commercial supplies
  • Drives three or four T5HO lamps up to 54 W each
  • Centium electronic design reduces energy loss
  • Starts reliably down to -20 °F

Specifications

BrandADVANCE
typeBallasts

Questions about this item

How do I wire the 120-277V input and the four lamp leads on this Centium ballast, and which step causes the most errors?

Connect the black and white supply wires to the 120-277V AC input, then match each red and blue lead to its corresponding lamp holder; the most common error is swapping the red and blue pairs, which prevents all four lamps from striking.

What component will need replacement first after years of running four 54W T5HO lamps at -20°F starts?

The internal electrolytic capacitors degrade fastest under repeated cold starts at -20°F and continuous 234-240W operation, so plan to replace the ballast once lamp flicker or delayed ignition appears.

At what sustained power level does this ballast hit its thermal limit when driving four 54W lamps continuously?

Running four 54W T5HO lamps draws 234 to 240W continuously, and that full-load wattage is the first limit reached; the case temperature will stabilise at its maximum rated value under those conditions.

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