Philips HF-Matchbox Blue

HF-M BLUE 124 SH TL/TL5/PL-L 230-240V

Robust design, compact form

HF-Matchbox Blue is an affordable, reliable, compact, lightweight and high-frequency ballast for use with system wattages below 25 W in combination with TL mini, TL-D, TL5 and TL5c, PL-T/C, and PL-L/S lamps. The HF-M Blue range has a robust design, meets all relevant international safety and performance standards and has an energy efficiency index (CELMA EEI ) of A2. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• Automatic restart (after voltage dip or lamp exchange) ensures easy operation and hassle-free re-lamping.
• Suitable for use in class I or class II luminaires

Features

• Suitable for emergency DC operation between 190 and 254 V
• Programmed, flicker-free, pre-heated start (<0.8 s); over 8,000 on/off switches on one lamp (depending on lamp/ballast combination)
• Automatic restart (after voltage dip or lamp exchange) ensures easy operation and hassle-free re-lamping.

Applications

• Used with movement-detection control systems like Philips OccuPlus in applications where lamps burn for a long period of time and the switching cycle is infrequent (e.g. a maximum of three times per day)
• Mainly for indoor applications such as spotlights, downlights, light boxes, and emergency and security fixtures used largely in retail stores, office buildings, hotels, private homes and residential buildings
• Domestic applications such as outdoor garden lighting, garage areas, stairways

HF-Selectalume II for PL-T/C Strain Relief

HF-S 1/226 PL-T/C II SR 220-240V 50/60Hz

Affordable, robust solution

HF-Selectalume II independent version is the most cost-effective, reliable, slim and affordable fluorescent solution, with highly disruptive technology for energy saving, system flexibility and unsurpassed performance. The cost-saving HF-Selectalume II PLTC SR has a robust design which meets all relevant international safety and performance standards. The HF-S II strain relief is optimized mainly for PL-T/C lamps.HF-Selectalume II is intended for use with indoor lighting fixtures such as spotlights, downlights and recessed luminaries, which are largely used in office, retail, industry, hotel, restaurant and other applications. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• The HF-SII 2×18/26W PL-T/C/T5c range has a robust design and meets internal safety, EMC and temperature protection requirements
• Automatic restart (after voltage dip or lamp replacement) ensures easy operation and hassle-free re-lamping (only for 2-lamp ballasts)
• DC emergency operation in line with IEC/EN 60598-2-22 luminaire norms (only for 2-lamp ballasts)
• Integrated terminal cover and strain relief

Features

• Complies with CE and ENEC (only for 2-lamp ballasts)
• Robust design – over 70,000 hours lifetime at Ta=50 ˚C and over 50,000 on/off switching operations on one lamp (only for 2-lamp ballasts)
• Active power factor correction to ensure constant light, irrespective of mains-voltage fluctuations (only for 2-lamp ballasts)
• Energy efficiency class: A2

Applications

• Commercial indoor lighting applications such as retail stores, office buildings, supermarkets, hotels, convenience stores and industrial premises with long operating hours (e.g. in corridors)
• In luminaires of protection class I and II such as spotlights, downlights and recessed
• Suitable for operation with movement-detection control systems like Philips OccuSwitch or in applications with frequentswitching activity (on/off) (only for 2-lamp ballasts)

HF-Regulator II for TL-D lamps

HF-R 136 TL-D EII 220-240V 50/60Hz

HF-Regulator II for TL-D lamps – Dimming: a next step in energy saving

High-frequency electronic dimming ballast, using the analog protocol (1-10 V) for TL-D lamps. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum Classland need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• The lamp power can be dimmed from 1 to 100% via the Analog control input (in accordance with the 1-10 V industry standard)
• Compliant with European and Asian norms and suitable for emergency lighting systems
• HF operation improves light quality, lamp lifetime
• Combined with controls, additional energy savings can be achieved

Features

• Programmed start: flicker-free ignition < 0.5 seconds and striation-free operation, no stroboscopic effects. Preheating the lamp electrodes enables the lamps to be switched on and off without reducing life
• Smart power ensures constant light, independent of mains fluctuations
• Up to 60% reduction in energy consumption by using automatic lighting control systems
• Stop circuit is activated within 5 seconds in the event of lamp failure (safety stop), and ballast resets automatically after lamp replacement

Applications

• Indoor, general and task lighting applications in combination with lighting control systems (personal control, daylight linking and/or movement detection)

HF-Regulator II for TL5 lamps

HF-R 249 TL5 EII 220-240V 50/60Hz

HF-Regulator II for TL5 lamps – Dimming: a next step in energy saving

High-frequency electronic dimming ballast, using the analog protocol (1-10 V) for TL5 HE/HO and TL5 Eco lamps. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• The lamp power can be dimmed from 1 to 100% via the Analog control input (in accordance with the 1-10 V industry standard)
• Compliant with European and Asian norms and suitable for emergency lighting systems
• HF operation improves light quality, lamp lifetime
• Combined with controls, additional energy savings can be achieved

Features

• Programmed start: flicker-free ignition < 0.5 seconds and striation-free operation, no stroboscopic effects. Preheating the lamp electrodes enables the lamps to be switched on and off without reducing life
• Smart power ensures constant light, independent of mains fluctuations
• Up to 60% reduction in energy consumption by using automatic lighting control systems
• Stop circuit is activated within 5 seconds in the event of lamp failure (safety stop), and ballast resets automatically after lamp replacement

Applications

• Indoor, general and task lighting applications in combination with lighting control systems (personal control, daylight linking and/or movement detection)

HF-Regulator Intelligent Touch DALI for TL5/TL-D/PL-L lamps

HF-Ri TD 280 TL5/PL-L E+ 220-240V

Dimming the next step in energy saving

This intelligent high-frequency electronic dimming ballast utilizes the DALI or Touch and Dim push-button protocol for fluorescent lamps. It meets A1BAT requirements, thereby pre-empting upcoming legislation. With a special command you can retrieve the system’s mains power consumption, and with another you can find out which lamp wattage is connected. Combined with controls, additional energy savings can be achieved. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• Extremely low stand-by losses, controlled cut-off for dim levels above 80%, hybrid control dimming (current control at 100% and power control at 1%) – combined with MASTER TL5 Eco the most energy-efficient solution
• HF operation improves light quality and lamp lifetime.
• Compliant with European and Asian norms and suitable for emergency lighting systems

Features

• HF-R Intelligent recognizes what type of lamp (T5 HE, HO, ECO, TL-D, PL-L) is connected and drives it accordingly
• Programmed start: flicker-free ignition < 1.0 second and striation-free operation, no stroboscopic effects. Preheating the lamp electrodes enables the lamps to be switched on and off without reducing life
• Smart power ensures constant light, independent of mains fluctuations and dimming from 1 to 100%
• Stop circuit is activated within 5 seconds in the event of lamp failure (safety stop), and ballast resets automatically after lamp replacement
• Programmable for intelligent functionalities via Philips MultiOne: Corridor mode, Emergency DC dim level, Burn-in time

Systems

• The HF-R intelligent recognizes which type of lamp is connected and drives it accordingly
• Extremely low energy consumption in stand-by mode (0.25 W)
• HF-Ri TD in combination with MASTER TL5 Eco the most efficient system in the market

Applications

• Indoor, general and task lighting applications in combination with lighting control systems (personal control, daylight linking and/or movement detection)

HF-Performer Intelligent for TL5 HE/HO lamps

HF-Pi 1 14/21/24/39 TL5 EII 220-240V

For flexibility in luminaire design and stock-keeping management

HF-Performer Intelligent for Master and ECO TL5 HE/HO, TL-D and PL-L lamps. HF-Performer Intelligent features automatic recognition of the connected lamp and is independently able to adjust its operation parameters exactly to the respective lamp. This results in a substantial benefit, especially for T5 lamps, as it means TL5 HE and HO lamps of the same length can be interchanged. With a choice of seven ballasts, the customer is able to handle efficiently every possible combination of Master TL5 and Eco, TL-D, and PL-L lamps. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• Maximum reliability in system operation, and flexibility for designers, operators and facility managers in terms of stock-keeping management
• Multi-power technology for precise operation of multiple lamp types of various wattages
• Optimized for high maintenance efficiency and reliability: 5-year warranty

Features

• Highest CELMA Energy Efficiency Index A2 BAT
• Complies with CE, ENEC, EL, VDE-EMC, CCC marks of conformity
• Average nominal service lifetime over 100,000 hours (at Ta 50 °C) with a failure rate ≤ 0.1 % per 1,000 hours
• Optimized lamp preheating for a minimum of 50,000 On/Off switch operations without lamp replacement

Applications

• Suitable for DC operation and emergency lighting installations; full compliance with requirements for emergency lighting according to EN 61347-2-3-annex J
• Extended lamp life in frequent-switching applications, e.g. where occupancy sensors or motion detectors are used
• For luminaires of protection class I and protection class II used in office buildings, hospitals, supermarkets, department stores, industrial premises and schools

HF-Regulator Intelligent Touch DALI for PL-T/C and TL5C

HF-Ri TD 1 26-42 PL-T/C E+

Dimming – a next step in energy saving

Intelligent high-frequency electronic dimming ballast, using DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface according to IEC62386) or Touch and Dim push-button protocol for fluorescent lamps. Features Corridor Mode, programmable with Philips MultiOne. High-frequency operation improves light quality and lamp lifetime. Pre-empts upcoming legislation as it meets A1BAT requirements. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum ClassⅠand need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• Programmed start: flicker-free ignition in 0.5 seconds and striation-free operation, no stroboscopic effects. Preheating the lamp electrodes enables the lamps to be switched on and off without reducing life
• Smart power ensures constant light, independent of mains fluctuations, and dimming from 3 to 100%
• Protected against excessive mains voltages, incorrect connections and incorrect lamp use

Features

• Extremely low stand-by losses, controlled cut-off for dimming levels above 80%
• Combined with controls, additional energy savings can be achieved
• Stop circuit is activated within 5 seconds of lamp failure (safety stop), and ballast resets automatically after lamp replacement
• HF operation improves light quality and lamp lifetime
• Compliant with European and Asian norms and suitable for emergency lighting systems
• Programmable Corridor Mode

Applications

• Indoor general and task lighting applications in combination with lighting control systems (personal control, daylight linking and/or movement detection)

HF-Basic II for TL-D lamps

HF-B 136/236 TL-D EII 220-240V 50/60Hz

Affordable, reliable, CE complying, high frequency electronic ballast for TLD fluorescent lamps Ideal alternative for electromagnetic (EM) ballasts

Benefits

• Savings of 25% energy compared to electromagnetic “C-type” ballasts
• Instant start gives “direct” light
• HF-operation eliminates eye strain as caused by electromagnetic ballasts
• No igniter/capacitor needed, simplified wiring compared to Electromagnetic Solutions
• The HF-B TLD range has a robust design and meets internal safety, EMC and Immunity tests
• Offers the flexibility for simple wiring release possibility
• Including safety approbation via an external test-house covering IEC/EN 61347
• Automatic restart (after voltage dip or lamp exchange) ensures easy operation and hassle free re-lamping

Features

• Energy efficient CELMA EEI = A2
• Complying to CE, VDE-EMC, and ENEC
• 000 hour lifetime at 75°C (Tc max) and >4.000 on/off switches on one lamp
• Active power factor correction, smart power
• Instant start, flicker-free start
• High power factor >0.96 with THD <15%
• Required battery voltage for guaranteed ignition 198 – 254 V
• Required battery voltage for burning lamps 176 – 254 V
• Nominal light output is obtained at the DC voltage of 220 – 240 V
• EMC compliant to EN 55015 2006 + A1 2007
• Universal connector WAGO 251

Applications

• Designed for applications where lamps burn for a long period of time and switching cycle (on/off) is infrequent (e.g. maximum 3 times a day)
• Ideal for installations such as department stores, airports, offices
• Suitable for high risk or explosive areas

HF-Essential for TL5/TL-D

HF-E 118 TL-D 220-240 50/60Hz

HF-Essential for TL5/TL-D

Essentially smart and reliable. HF-Essential is the most cost-effective, slim and affordable ballast to reliably operate a fluorescent lamp. It is also the ideal entry-level product for EM system users who want to enjoy the benefits offered by electronic ballasts. The cost-saving and reliable HF-Essential has an energy efficiency class A2, and its robust design meets all relevant international safety and performance standards. HF- Essential is intended for use with indoor lighting fixtures such as recessed luminaires, which are largely used in office, industrial, hotel, restaurant and other applications. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum Clasland need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• Automatic restart (after voltage dip or lamp replacement) ensures easy operation and hassle-free re-lamping
• DC emergency operation and EMC compliant to EN 55015 2006 + A1 2007
• Suitable for luminaires in protection class I and, after testing, class II

Features

• Complies with CE and Kema
• Robust design for 45,000 hours lifetime at Ta=50 ˚C and over 6,000 on/off switching operations on one lamp
• Energy efficiency class: A2
• Failure rate of 0.3% per 1,000 hours at Tc max = 75 °C
• Igniter and capacitor not required; flicker-free and noiseless

Applications

• Ideal for applications where there is a need to reduce the wattage per square meter or to reduce operating costs
• Indoor applications such as office buildings, hospitals, supermarkets, department stores, homes and schools

HF-Regulator II for PL-T/C

HF-R 2 26-42 PL-T/C EII 220-240V 50/60Hz

HF-Regulator II for PL-T/C – Dimming: a next step in energy saving

Compact, high-frequency electronic dimming ballast, using the analog protocol (1-10 V) for PL-T, PL-C and PL-R lamps. The ballast is primarily designed for Indoor application. For outdoor application, the luminaire should be minimum Classland need to be sufficiently protected against water & dust. The installation should also be guard against any lightening surge or any other necessary electrical protection as deemed in such typical installation & application.

Benefits

• The lamp power can be dimmed from 1 to 100% via the Analog control input (in accordance with the 1-10 V industry standard)
• Compliant with European and Asian norms and suitable for emergency lighting systems
• HF operation improves light quality, lamp lifetime
• Combined with controls, additional energy savings can be achieved

Features

• Programmed start: flicker-free ignition < 0.5 seconds and striation-free operation, no stroboscopic effects. Preheating the lamp electrodes enables the lamps to be switched on and off without reducing life
• Smart power ensures constant light, independent of mains fluctuations
• Up to 60% reduction in energy consumption by using automatic lighting control systems
• Stop circuit is activated within 5 seconds in the event of lamp failure (safety stop), and ballast resets automatically after lamp replacement

Applications

• Indoor, general and task lighting applications in combination with lighting control systems (personal control, daylight linking and/or movement detection)