An electronic ballast uses solid state electronic circuitry to provide the proper starting. Magnetic and electronic ballasts comparison ecospecifier. Electronic ballasts are often designed around their magnetic ballast predecessors. Electronic ballast installed at the site without a constant power supply, will shorthen life of the ballast itself. Jan 29, 2014 page 1 of 3 magnetic vs electronic ballast, pros and cons please posted in lighting and ventilation. While magnetic ballasts are simple and easy in their design and operating principle, the more sophisticated electronic ballast just has too many advantages. Magnetic vs electronic ballast, pros and cons please. An electronic ballast will convert power frequency to a very high frequency to initialize the gas discharge process in fluorescent lamps. While magnetic ballasts in fluorescent lamps work at a frequency of 60hz.
The circuit includes figure 6 the control for both the boost pfc and the halfbridge resonant stages. There are two types of ballasts utilized in lighting fixtures, the electronic and the magnetic ballast. Feb 21, 2018 a quick video i took with the slow motion mode on my phone. Fluorescent light ballast types choose the right transformer or ballast. Both types of ballast stabilize the raw electricity into a consistent lighting source, they just go about it in a different way. Philips advance vs 110tpi magnetic ballast 1lamp 277v magnetic ballast, fluorescent, input voltage. Doest help because you cant see it hear it but magnetic ballasts make a noise when starting.
A quick video i took with the slow motion mode on my phone. Magnetic ballast and electronic ballast on the same circuit. This paper presents an overview for designing a dimming electronic ballast for a t5 35w lamp. The ballast in my bathroom burned out brand new bulb wont light up. Electronic ballasts use circuits to control the flow of current.
Trying to decide between an electronic or magnetic ballast. Pdf files of specifier reports and several searchable databases. Jan 14, 2016 comparatively, is an inductive ballast or ballast today fluorescent lamps more and more designed with electronic ballast, light and compact, and even can be integrated with electronic ballast and lamp, at the same time, the electronic ballast can have both the functions of the rev. I assume that is because the new ballast is electronic and the old one was magnetic. An electrical ballast is a device placed in series with a load to limit the amount of current in an. Proline t12 electronic ballasts provide up to 14% energy savings by simply changing the ballast. Thats a lot of money for a ballast i think it is electronic, you would think you could use any modern electronic ballast to do the job. When replacing a magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast the black and white power wires are connected the same as before, and the ground as well. Screw the electronic ballast into the fixture, in the same place where the magnetic one was. Manufactured by advance transformer company, incorporated, 2950 north, western avenue, chicago, illinois in 1987. A new ballast design software program is also demonstrated. T12 electronic 8foot lamps f96t12 magnetic ballast gem29615120 87% 11832 158 75 f96t12 multivolt proline ge26015mvn 90% 12240 144 85 9% t12 electronic 4foot lamps f34t12 magnetic ballast 2 gem240r5120 84% 9240 146 63 f34t12 multivolt proline1 ge340r5mvn 87% 7569 96 79 34% t12 electronic. Looking online, it seems that there are two different types of ballasts. The wiring to the lamp sockets must be converted as shown on the wiring diagram on the new electronic ballast.
Nowadays, ballasts can be classified as magnetic and electronic types. Energy efficient fluorescent ballasts lighting associates, inc. If so, they would be electronic, if not then they are magnetic. Some basic facts and some advanced information on ballasts. Depending on your lighting layout, this may reduce the costs of an upgrade, since you may not have to do a oneforone replacement of your old ballasts. By designing our t12 electronic ballasts with the very same mounting and wiring configurations as your current t12 magnetic models, philips advance makes converting to an electronic fixture effortless. The differences between digital ballasts and magnetic ballasts. Lamps operated by rapidstart, magnetic ballasts have an average electrode temperature of approximately 2000 f 1100c during lamp operation, whereas lamps operated by rapidstart electronic and hybrid ballasts have aver age electrode temperatures of approximately 1100 f 600c verderber et al. Electronic ballasts lighting research center rensselaer. What is the ballast wiring set up when converting from a t12. Magnetic ballasts are coreandcoil electromagnetic ballasts. Philips advance vs110tpi magnetic ballast 1lamp 277v. They also change the frequency of the electrical current without changing the voltage. Lamp requirements, dimming control methods, and resonant output stage design are all discussed in this paper.
Electronic ballasts have a number of advantages of magnetic ballasts, and are the ballast of choice for commercial growers. I recently replaced my kitchen ballast, and the new one was much lighter than the old one. Schematic of the central dimming system for magneticballastdriven lighting system. These ballasts are smaller and lighter than magnetic versions. How to design a dimming fluorescent electronic ballast. According to market survey, over 200 million units of electronic ballasts were. Our goal here is to highlight the major differences between the ballast types which are either magnetic or electro.
Check the ballast label against the labels on the lamps to make sure that. Pdf there is a common misconception that energy saving is always. It does this through the principle of electrical gas discharge. T12 electronic ballast are ideal for a broad range of retrofit applications that use either energy saving or standard lamps.
Jan 03, 2011 i replaced magnetic ballasts with electronic ballasts in a pair of parallelwired two bulb f96t12 fixtures in my brothers shop. Ballast navigator catalog pdf provides a guide to selecting ballasts for all types of fluorescent light. The majority of ballasts sold today are energyefficient magnetic types. Romanian balast electronic philips hfs 2x18w uout 380v warm start. A lampballast system consisting of a magnetic ballast and two 32w t8 lamps. Electronic ballasts are made of circuit boards, relays, capacitors and transistors. Except for incandescent lamps, all of these light sources can be termed as gas discharge lamps. Electronic vs magnetic ballasts in order to run a high intensity discharge bulb hid, you will need a ballast. Three advantages electronic ballast compare to magnetic. May 18, 20 magnetic ballast, when they go bad, can be fixed or rebuilt pretty quickly at a relatively low cost. Can you replace a magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast.
Magnetic ballasts consist of a transformer and a capacitor encased in an insulating material. An electrical ballast is a device placed in series with a load to limit the amount of current in an electrical circuit a familiar and widely used example is the inductive ballast used in fluorescent lamps to limit the current through the tube, which would otherwise rise to a destructive level due to the negative differential resistance of the tubes voltagecurrent characteristic. Some basic facts and some advanced information on ballasts for. If you have the money for an extra ballast or two i say go digital. However, replacing magnetic ballasts with electronic ballasts is not without its complications. A quick way to tell which ballast electronic or magnetic.
Mar 15, 2012 a single electronic ballast can operate up to four lamps, where magnetic ballasts can only support two. I wired them using the pattern of the magnetic ballasts i took out, 2 ballast blue to blue and ballast red to red on one end, ballast black to black and power and ballast white to white and common white on the other end not the diagram on the ballasts ballast blue. What is the difference between an electronic and a magnetic. The difference between an electronic ballast and a. Universal c2642unvme compact fluorescent ballast, 2 lamp, 26w cfl, 120277v. Pdf comparative study of electromagnetic and electronic ballasts. However, direct dropin led tubes are compatible only with fixtures that have electronic ballasts. Sep 15, 2012 i replaced t12 magnetic ballast with t12 electronic ballast. Because of the use of the inductor, such ballasts are usually called magnetic ballasts.
Applications notes due to differences in wiring architecture between magnetic and electronic ballast systems, multiple magnetic ballast systems will require a complete replacement of all ballasts and wiring. Apr 26, 2017 a magnetic ballast uses coiled wire and creates magnetic fields to transform voltage. Can you replace a magnetic ballast with an electronic. Electronic ballasts alter the flow of electricity in the light bulb by using a series of induction coils that are separated from one another. Standard electronic ballasts for t12 lamps the department of energy doe ballast ruling, effective april 1, 2005, prevents the sale of numerous magnetic ballasts that operate t12 lamps to oem fixture manufacturers. If the sunlight is weak, we cant grow certain fruits, vegetables, and flowers successfully. Magnetic ballasts are just about bullet proof, being made mostly of copper windings. A magnetic ballast does not change the frequency of the power to the lamp it remains the same as the input power, in the united states 60 hz. This life of magnetic ballast will help reduce maintenance cost. Connect the power and neutral wires to the corresponding ballast wires.
Comparison of dimmable electromagnetic and electronic ballast. They can take all kinds of abuse both physical and electrical without failing. Fluorescent lamps require ballasts to provide the starting voltage and limit the electrical current during lamp operation. Ballast compatible, plug and play, or direct dropin led tubes make upgrading to costsaving, longlife led technology easy. Check the ballast label against the labels on the lamps to make sure that they are compatible.
Harmonic interference of electronic ballast might disrupt the it, communication and sensitive electronic device eg in medical operation room 4. These use a magnetic output transformer, an emi filter, a rectifier and integrated circuitry to manage the flow of current very precisely. Simple control circuits for electronic ballast design. However, electronic ballasts are several times more expensive than the plain passive magnetic models and much more susceptible to certain disturbances and are likely to become themselves a source of disturbances. Mar 15, 2020 an electronic ballast or electrical ballast is a device which controls the starting voltage and the operating currents of lighting devices. Certainly not enough to be concerned about and also due to the mounting positions in the beds are not in a close enough proximity to the tanner to be of any. Difference between electronic ballast and inductive ballast. Hi stoners, please forgive the newbie question, but am about to buy a light and would like to ask if someone can explain the pros and cons of digital vs magnetic ballasts please. Ee 5741 design of electronic ballasts eric persson exec. This is a product label and images for an advance ballast, model vs 2s601tp, rapid start electronic ballast, 277 volts, 60 hertz.
Magnetic vs electronic ballast, pros and cons please page 2. Feb 09, 2014 my magnetic 1,000w ballast puts out a lot more light then my digital 1,000w ballast. The boost pfc circuit is controlled by the vs and pfc pins of the ic. I replaced magnetic ballasts with electronic ballasts in a. The difference between an electronic ballast and a magnetic. The complete guide to ballasts for fluorescent lights. The advantages and disadvantages of electromagnetic. Look at the wiring diagram on the ballast label to make sure. Magnetic ballasts usually have greater power losses than electronic ballasts. There are two types of ballasts commonly available for residential lighting. Corrected pf ballasts are magnetic ballasts with a power factor see p. Replacing a light fixture magnetic ballast with an electronic ballast. For this reason they feed less power into the lamp than a magnetic ballast does. Jan 29, 2014 page 2 of 3 magnetic vs electronic ballast, pros and cons please posted in lighting and ventilation.
Magnetic ballasts are made of wire coiled so as to create a magnetic field while electronic ballasts use. Magnetic replacement ballasts can be sold through electrical distribution until july 1, 2010. The optimum economic life of a fluorescent lighting system with magnetic ballasts is usually about 15. From the reading i have done there still can be slight rf interference even with the sheilding.
The only reason i like the digital is it uses mh or hps. Comparison of magnetic ballast and electronic ballast. People have always been looking for ways around natural obstacles to grow food. A complete light system is made of three main components.
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