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American National Standard

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FOREWORD (This Foreword is not part of ANSI_ANSLG C78.81-2010)

Suggestions for improvement of this standard will be welcome. They should be sent to
the Secretariat, C78 Committee, American National Standard Lighting Group, 1300
North 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, VA 22209.
This standard was processed and approved for submittal to ANSI by Accredited
Standards Committee on Electric lamps, C78, and its Work Group, C78WG02.
Approval of the standard does not necessarily imply that all work group members
voted for its approval.
This revision supersedes ANSI_IEC C78.81-2005. This revision also includes
removal of “...IEC...” from the standard number designation. The acronym “IEC”
was removed because it is copyright-protected in accordance with the latest edition
of IEC Guide 21.

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This standard features the following revisions:

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1. 25-Watt, 48-Inch T8, HF Fluorescent Lamp [7881-ANSI-1028-1]
2. 28-Watt, 48-Inch T8, HF Fluorescent Lamp [7881-ANSI-1029-1]

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3. 30-Watt, 48-Inch T8, HF Fluorescent Lamp [7881-ANSI-1030-1]
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You will note that for your ease of reference, in part IV, clause 3, there is a
summary table of all lamp data sheets. The lamp data sheets for this table follow
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the convention set forth in part IV, clause 2. This organization groups lamps by
circuit family, then orders them according to bulb diameter, nominal wattage, and
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nominal length. The datasheets found in part IV are arranged in datasheet number
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Information concerning approval of this standard is based on the documents listed in

the table below.
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Amendment / Change CDV RV

Revision 78_4296 78_4297

Andy Jackson, Chair, C78

Mark Duffy, Technical Coordinator
Randolph N. Roy, ANSLG Committee Secretariat
Matt Clark, Senior Editor

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Table of Contents

Foreword ...................................................................................................................3

Table of Contents ......................................................................................................4

PART 1 - General Information and Requirements.....................................................6

1 Scope .............................................................................................................6
2 General...........................................................................................................6
3 Normative references .....................................................................................7

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4 Definitions.......................................................................................................8

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5 Lamp abbreviations ........................................................................................8
6 Methods of measurement...............................................................................8

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8 Product drawings............................................................................................8
9 Application of lamps on more than one type of circuit ....................................8
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10 Lamp physical and dimensional requirements................................................9

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11 Lamp electrical characteristics......................................................................11

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12 Requirements for ballast design ...................................................................12

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13 Requirements for luminaire design ...............................................................14

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PART II - Lamp Drawings and Dimensioning Principles..........................................16

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PART III – Annexes.................................................................................................18

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Annex A (Informative) Guide for Establishing Fluorescent Lamp

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Abbreviations .......................................................................................................18
Annex B (Informative) Guidelines for the Establishment of
Wattage Ratings on Lamp Data Sheets...............................................................22
Annex C (Informative) Bibliography .....................................................................24
Annex D (Normative) USA Deviations to adopted IEC sheets .............................25
PART IV—Lamp Specification Data Sheets............................................................26
1 General Principals for Numbering of Data Sheets ........................................26
2 Data Sheet List and Sequence .....................................................................26

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PART I – General Information and Requirements

1 Scope
This standard sets forth the physical and electrical characteristics of the principal types
of fluorescent lamps intended for application on conventional line frequency circuits,
and electronic high frequency circuits. Some data sheets may specify more than one
circuit application. Specifications for both the lamp itself and the interactive features of
the lamp and ballast are given. Only double-based lamps of the regular linear shape
are included. Single-based lamps including compact, circular, square shaped and U-
shaped are found in ANSI C78.901.
Lamps for conventional systems relying on auxiliary support from external ballasts are
described. These lamps are those designed for 60-Hz and/or high frequency
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Lamp color is not specified herein.

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Certain lamp types covered in this standard may be similar to those in IEC 60081.
However, additional types are included that are used only in North America and are

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1.1 Important patent disclaimer
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The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication,
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the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties
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to agreements based on this American National Standard are encouraged to

investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards
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2 General
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There are four parts to this standard:

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Part I Contains requirements and general information. Detailed descriptions,

references, and explanations of the terms used in the lamp data sheets
are given in this part. It also defines the principles of dimensioning
lamps, both as finished lamps and for maximum outline purposes.
Part II Contains dimensioning principles and lamp outline drawings.
Part III Contains the annexes.
Part IV Contains the lamp data sheets for the lamp classes covered in this
standard. Sheets adopted from IEC are not included but a source
reference is listed.Part I

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3 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication, the
editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this American National Standard are encouraged to investigate
the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below.

ANSI C78.180-2003, Specifications for Fluorescent Lamp Starters

ANSI C78.375-1997, Fluorescent Lamps - Guide for Electrical Measurements

ANSI C78.376-2001, Specifications for the Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps

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ANSI_IEC C78.901-2005, Electric Lamps – Fluorescent – Single-based Types -

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ANSI/IEC C78.1195-2001, Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps – Safety Specifications
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ANSI C79.1-2002, Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps
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ANSI_ANSLG C81.61-2009, Electric Lamp Bases

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ANSI_ANSLG C81.63-2009, Gauges for Electric Lamp Bases and Lampholders

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ANSI C82.1-2004, Lamp Ballast - Line frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballast

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ANSI C82.3-2002, Reference Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps

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ANSI C82.11-2002, High Frequency Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts

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ANSI C82.13-2002, Definitions – for Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts.

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IEEE 100-2000, Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms

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4 Definitions
For related definitions see ANSI C82.13 and the electrical dictionary ANSI/IEEE 100.

5 Lamp abbreviations
Lamp abbreviations for fluorescent lamps are not officially assigned through any
administered designation system. Those used on the data sheets are assigned in
accordance with the Guidelines of Annex A. There is no requirement for the use of
these abbreviations for lamp marking.
For some lamp types the referenced data sheet has been adopted from IEC publication
60081. These sheets do not contain a lamp abbreviation per Annex A. They are
marked with an IEC designation code (ILCOS), but that code is not used in the USA.

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6 Methods of measurement

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Electrical measurements necessary to determine the performance of lamps that are
defined in this standard shall be made in accordance with the lamp measurements
standard (ANSI C78.375).

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7 Reference ballasts
Reference ballasts used for measurements of fluorescent lamps shall meet the general
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requirements set forth in the reference ballast standard (ANSI C82.3). It should be
noted that the reference ballast standard requires a power factor of 0.075±0.005 for all
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fluorescent reference ballasts, unless otherwise specified on a lamp data sheet. Also,
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note that rapid-start reference ballasts called for in this standard include 3.6 V cathode
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8 Product drawings
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The drawings included in Part II are product drawings that show the applications of the
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various coded dimensions that appear on the data sheets. Drawings are only needed
to depict families of lamps; the particular values vary within a family in accordance with
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the values on the relevant lamp data sheet.

No attempt has been made to provide maximum outline drawings to show the space
occupied by the lamps. They are not provided because the need for such has not been
established.

9 Application of lamps on more than one type of circuit

Lamp manufacturers may form an industry consensus approving the use of a particular
lamp type on more than one type of circuit. In such cases, the lamp data sheet will
show the information for all of the appropriate circuits.

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10 Lamp physical and dimensional requirements

10.1 Bulb specifications

Each lamp data sheet in Part IV specifies the necessary bulb shape and tube diameter.
Bulb shapes are defined in the bulb nomenclature standard (ANSI C79.1). Due to the
long established practice of referring to the diameter of fluorescent lamp bulbs in
eighth-of-an-inch units, this standard maintains that practice. For example, a 1-inch
diameter bulb is called a T8 bulb. Metric diameters in millimeters are shown in
parentheses immediately following the customary designation.

10.2 Base specifications

Bases on finished lamps shall comply with the standard sheets included in ANSI
C81.61. Standard sheets for the gauges for checking bases are included in ANSI

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C81.63 and its supplements. For instant-start lamps with medium or mogul bipin
bases, the pins are internally shorted. Some rapid-start lamps are used with high

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frequency instant-start ballasts. The pins of these lamps are not internally shorted.

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10.3.1 Base alignment of finished lamps
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in Part IV. Graphical definitions of the dimensional code letters used on the data
sheets are given in Part II.
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Both pins (excluding flanges) of the two bases of an assembled lamp shall pass
simultaneously without binding through parallel slots, each 0.113 in (2.87mm) in width,
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suitably spaced longitudinally to receive the lamp. The offset of the bulb with respect to
the base axis shall comply with Table 1.
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Both pins (excluding flanges) of the two bases of an assembled lamp shall pass
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simultaneously without binding through parallel slots, each 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) in
width, suitably spaced longitudinally to receive the lamp. The offset of the bulb with
respect to the base axis shall comply with Table 1.
10.3.4 Base alignment of lamps with R17d recessed double-contact bases
Both base bosses of an assembled lamp shall pass simultaneously without binding
through parallel slots each 0.25 inch (6.35mm) deep and 0.363 inch (9.22mm) in width,
suitably spaced longitudinally to receive the lamp with the bottoms of the slots against
the boss ends. The offset of the bulb with respect to the base axis shall comply with
Table 1.
10.3.5 Base alignment of lamps with Fa8 single pin bases
The offset of the bulb with respect to the base axis is represented by dimension T
described in Figure 1.

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Table 1 – Values of Dimension M and T

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Fa8 T6 1.25 31.75 0.430 10.92

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T8 1.25 31.75 0.555 14.10

T12 1.25 31.75 0.800 20.32
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T12 1.25 31.75 0.800 20.32

G20 2.0 50.8 1.110 28.19
R17d T12 1.25 31.75 0.800 20.32
PG17 1.25 31.75 1.110 28.19
TH17 1.25 31.75 1.110 28.19
Notes
1 Represents length of lamp over which dimension T is applicable.
2 The T dimension includes allowance for possible offset of the bulb with respect to the base
axis. This dimension is shown separately for various bulb diameters.

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10.4 Color
Lamp colors are not specified in this standard. Lamp chromaticity is considered to be a
variable within each particular type. Color coordinates for certain lamp types and
certain colors are defined in the chromaticity standard (ANSI C78.376).

11 Lamp electrical characteristics

11.1 Lamp operating characteristics

The values of lamp voltage, current, and wattage shown on the individual lamp data
sheets in Part IV are rated values that apply after the lamps have been aged for 100
hours. These values were chosen by consensus to represent the industry average at
the time of publication. No manufacturer’s average wattage shall exceed the rated
value by more than 5% plus 0.5 watts. Fluorescent lamp operating characteristics are

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based on operation with a reference ballast (with cathode heating for rapid start
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and at an ambient temperature of 25°C, unless otherwise specified. Electrical
characteristics and light output vary with ambient temperature.

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Lamps shall start at the minimum starting voltages, within the wave shape limitation, as
specified on each lamp data sheet under “Information for Ballast Design”. Separate
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values apply for rapid or preheat (switch)-start operation. For preheat starting, a
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minimum preheat time is defined. This value is used for testing starters in accordance
with ANSI C78.180.
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The specified values are intended to provide reliable starting at the minimum ambient
temperatures specified and above, up to a defined upper limit. Upper temperature
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limits depend upon ballast design and operating current as follows, unless otherwise
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specified on the lamp data sheets.

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Table 2 – Lamp Starting Requirements

Lamp operating Current Ballast design Upper temperature limit

<0.5A all 110°F (43.3°C)
>0.5A Single lamp 110°F (43.3°C)
>0.5A 2 or 3 lamp series 150°F (65.6°C)

At temperatures near the top of a range, however, initial starting will occur, but not
necessarily immediate restarting.

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12 Requirements for ballast design

12.1 General
Ballasts for use with the lamps in this standard shall meet the general requirements for
fluorescent lamp ballasts as stated in the ballast standard (ANSI C82.1 or C82.11).
A ballast intended for use with a particular lamp type shall provide the lamp starting,
cathode heating, and operating values specified on the relevant lamp data sheet in
Part IV as defined in 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4. Requirements for rapid and preheat
(switch)-start ballasts are given in these sub clauses. Other special requirements may
be specified on a lamp data sheet.

12.2 Lamp starting requirements

A commercial ballast designed to be used with a particular lamp type shall provide:

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The specified voltage limits shall be provided at any line voltage between 90% and
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concerning wave shape of starting voltage and starting capacitor sizes are specified on
particular lamp data sheets.
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12.2.1 Voltage between lamp terminals

The limits shown on the appropriate lamp data sheets apply to the voltage to be
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supplied between those two lamp terminals that deliver the highest voltage. For series
ballasts, the voltage is for two (or three) lamps in series.
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12.2.2 Voltage from lamp terminal to starting aid

The limits shown on the lamp data sheets apply to the voltage to be supplied between
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a terminal (the one delivering the highest voltage) of each lamp and that part of the
ballast that will be at a ground potential.
NOTE - Luminaires also must be at ground potential, see Clause 13.

12.2.3 Wave shape of rapid-start starting voltage

The maximum starting voltage crest factor value for all rapid and preheat-start lamps in
this standard is 2.0, unless otherwise specified on the lamp data sheet. This applies
both to the voltage across the lamp and to the starting aid voltage, at 90-110% of rated
ballast input voltage.

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12.2.4 Starting capacitor

In a two-lamp series, rapid-start ballast, the capacitor shall shunt the lamp furthest from
ground potential.
In a three-lamp series, rapid-start ballast, a capacitor shall shunt the two lamps farthest
from ground potential. A second capacitor of the same size shall shunt the lamp
furthest from ground. If the minimum peak voltage from the lamp terminal-to-starting
aid exceeds the specified limit by 30% or more, the second capacitor may shunt either
of the two shunted lamps.
Appropriate capacitor sizes are specified on each lamp data sheet.

12.3 Cathode heating

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For rapid-start circuits, the required cathode heating voltage is specified on each lamp
data sheet. Both starting (dummy load) and during operation limits are given.

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ballast design. Where one ballast winding operates two cathodes in parallel, the
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dummy load should be half the value given.
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preheating phase and the preheat time are given on the appropriate lamp data sheet.
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12.4.1 Lamp operating current limits

With rated voltage applied to the ballast, the maximum lamp current in a reference
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lamp shall be less than the following percentages of the current delivered to the same
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lamp by a reference ballast at its rated input voltage unless otherwise specified on the
relevant lamp data sheet.
All electronic ballasts 107.5%
Magnetic switch start ballasts 115%
Magnetic instant start ballasts 120%
Magnetic rapid start ballasts 115%
When ballasts are designed to operate more than one lamp, each circuit shall meet
these requirements, both with and without lamps operating or preheating in the other
circuit.

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12.4.2 Operating current waveshape

The wave shape of the lamp current supplied to a fluorescent lamp in a rapid-start or in
a preheat (switch)-start, line frequency; circuit shall have a crest factor that does not
exceed 1.70, unless otherwise specified on a lamp data sheet.
The wave shape of the lamp current supplied to a fluorescent lamp in an instant-start,
line frequency, circuit shall have a crest factor that does not exceed 1.85, unless
otherwise specified on a lamp data sheet.
The wave shape of the lamp current supplied by a high frequency ballast shall have a
crest factor that does not exceed 1.7, unless otherwise specified.

12.5 Frequency to be used for high frequency operated lamps

For lamps designed for operation on high frequency, the lamp data sheets prescribe a

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frequency range for the reference ballast and for the testing of lamps (starting,
electrical and photometric characteristics). This frequency range has been chosen for

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frequency ballasts where, for practical reasons, a higher frequency may be appropriate.

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The following applies to all high frequency electronic ballasts for lamps in this standard
with a bulb diameter of T5 or less. In the case where a lamp does not start, any
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continuation of cathode heating shall not lead to overheating of the lamp ends. In the
case where one of the electrodes is depleted or broken, while the lamp continues to
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A luminaire intended for use with a particular lamp type shall provide the appropriate
starting aid of Clause 13.2 if required, auxiliary supports if needed, and any specialized
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values that may appear on the relevant lamp data sheet in Part IV.

13.2 Starting aid

Operation of fluorescent lamps on a rapid-start circuit requires the presence of a
grounded, conductive starting aid. This can be a conventional part of the luminaire.
The starting aid shall be connected to electrical ground.

NOTE - This requirement does not apply for lamps with internal starting aids.
External starting aids are not necessary for operation of such lamps.
Unless otherwise specified on a lamp data sheet, the surface of the starting aid shall be
of a width at least equal to the diameter of the lamp or a minimum of 1 in (25mm) and
extend essentially the full length of the lamp.

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Unless otherwise specified on a lamp data sheet, distance from the lamp's bulb wall to
the starting aid, as measured in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the starting
aid, shall not be greater than the following:
Table 3 – Maximum ground plane distance
Maximum distance
Type of fluorescent lamp Inch mm

T5 linear lamps ¼ 6
T8 linear lamps with RDC bases ¾ 19
All other linear lamps
If rated 500 mA or less ½ 13

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PART II - Lamp Drawings and Dimensioning Principles

The diagrammatic drawings in this part give graphical definitions of the dimensional
code letters used on the individual lamp data sheets. There are three major families of
lamps depicted: Part I Part II
a) G5, G13, G20 bipin bases, see Figure 1
b) R17d recessed double contact base, see Figure 2
c) Fa8 base, see Figure 3
These drawings (Figures 1-3) are intended only to indicate dimensions to be controlled
and are to be used in conjunction with the relevant lamp data sheets.

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PART III – Annexes

Annex A
(Informative)

Guide for Establishing Fluorescent Lamp Abbreviations

A.1 General
There is a need to identify lamp abbreviations for the lamps in this standard. These
abbreviations will benefit users of the fluorescent lamp data sheets. A lamp, in this
abbreviation system, is identified by wattage, length or shape, bulb size, and circuit
application.

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literature applications.

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The parts of the abbreviation are joined directly together in the above sequence and
slashes are used as separators after wattage, bulb diameter, and the lamp shape or
lamp base if used. A hyphen may be used if two properties are identified under item (f)
above. Otherwise, there are no spaces or other separator marks used.
A.2.1 Wattage
All lamps shall be identified by wattage, even though they may not be marketed by
wattage. The wattage values shown shall be the rated or nominal wattage of the lamp.
The numerical value of wattage in watts shall be followed directly by the letter "W".
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A.2.2 Length
The length of a linear lamp shall be expressed in the designation by a number
representing the nominal length of the lamp, in inches. Only the numerical value is
entered. This length code is based upon a first-order assumption that fluorescent
lamps are linear lamps.
For those special cases in which it is necessary to identify lamp length in metric units,
the abbreviations shall contain the letters "mm" immediately following the length value
in millimeters.
A.2.3 Bulb diameter
Bulb diameter shall be entered directly following the length without any separator. The
bulb diameter information comprises two sub-parts. The first part is a letter to indicate
the bulb's cross-sectional shape. The bulb shape is identified by a letter symbol as

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T - Round cross-sectional tubular bulb
PG - Power groove indented bulb

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For those special cases in which it is necessary to identify bulb diameter in metric units,
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in millimeters.
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The lamp's base code may be used as part of the abbreviation in certain cases. Those
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controlled by means of the base on the lamp. Proper base codes are noted in the base
standard (ANSI C81.61).
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A.2.6 Circuit or special description, or both

This part of the abbreviation shall follow the slashed separator, which follows the bulb
diameter or the optional shape and base information when they are provided. It is
intended to help the user associate the lamp with the correct auxiliary circuit.
This abbreviation system does not necessarily identify all circuits that a lamp
manufacturer may have authorized for use with a particular lamp.

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Lamps that are specified for operation at two separate wattage or current levels, on the
same type of circuit, are identified in the abbreviation by the lower level only.
Typical circuit identifiers are:
RS - Rapid-start
PH - Preheat-start (starter)
IS - Bipin base, instant-start
SP - Single-pin base, instant-start
HF - High frequency
HO - 800 mA and 1000 mA, high output, rapid-start
1.5A - 1500 mA, rapid-start
Special descriptions may be necessary in certain cases to separate lamps of similar

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B - Bactericidal lamp

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HP - High pressure
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Abbreviations Lamp Explanation
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37W/24T12/HO 37-watt, 24-inch T12, high output, rapid-start

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116W/48T12/1.5A 116-watt, 48-inch T12, 1500-mA, rapid-start

116W/48PG17/1.5A 116-watt, 48-inch PG17, 1500-mA, rapid-start
4W/6T5/PH 4-watt, 6-inch T5, preheat-start
30W/36T8/PH-B 30-watt, 36-inch T8, preheat-start, bactericidal
40W/60T12/IS 40-watt, 60-inch T12, bipin base, instant-start
75W/96T12/SP 75-watt, 96-inch T12 single pin, instant-start

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Annex B
(Informative)

Guidelines for the Establishment of Nominal Wattage Values on

Fluorescent Lamp Data Sheets

B.1 Introduction
A typical ANSI lamp data sheet for a fluorescent lamp type shows values for both a
wattage identification value (nominal wattage) and a lamp operating characteristic
wattage (rated wattage). While “nominal wattage” is assigned for identification
purposes, the “rated wattage” is a value used for the evaluation of results under
specific measurement conditions. Since each has a separate purpose, there is no
need for them to agree absolutely. However, wide disagreement could provide

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not to be applied retroactively.

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B.3.1 Application Circuit
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Early in the history of the development of fluorescent lamps, preheat (switch)-start

circuits were used exclusively. Later, rapid-start and instant-start circuits became
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important also. Presently, additional circuits such as modified rapid-start, high

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frequency switch-start, high frequency rapid-start, etcetera are coming into use.
Although a type of fluorescent lamp may be designed for operation on one specific
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circuit, that lamp may be later applied on another circuit(s). Therefore, one particular
type of fluorescent lamp might be utilized on one of several different auxiliary circuits.
The operating power dissipation of a lamp can be expected to vary depending on the
circuit in which it is used.
An overly complicated situation would occur if a lamp’s nominal wattage value reflected
the operational results of several different circuits. The more straightforward, simplified
approach is the assignment of nominal wattage, regardless of various applications.
B.3.2 Measurements of Lamp Characteristics on Reference Ballast
Measurements of fluorescent lamps have always been made on reference ballast
circuits. Lamp characteristics, including characteristic wattage, are then specified on
the lamp data sheet relative to the measurements on the specified reference ballast.

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Switch-start reference circuits or rapid-start reference circuits are specified in various

ANSI standards. The difference between them is that the latter incorporates continuous
cathode heating. Numerically, for the same lamp type, this would normally amount to a
wattage difference of less than 5%. Reference circuits for high frequency operation
have not been fully developed yet. Where rapid-start lamp operating characteristics are
given, both switch-start and rapid-start characteristics in reality are present. The terms
used are arc wattage, which is analogous to operation on a switch-start reference
ballast, and total wattage, which includes cathode wattage, and thus represent
operation on a rapid-start reference ballast.
With the above two sets of lamp characteristics available, it is not always clear whether
“arc wattage” or “total wattage” should be the basis for the “nominal wattage”.
B.3.3 Hierarchy of Lamp Characteristics
When switch-start was the first application for a lamp, the nominal wattage value would

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no change would be made when new applications and additional reference ballast
conditions were added. Any change in identification of a specific lamp would be

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confusing to the consumers. Conversely, a lamp originally developed for use on rapid-
start circuits would be assigned a nominal wattage relative to lamp characteristics on
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the rapid-start reference ballast. A dilemma occurs, however, when both applications
for the same lamp type have commercial importance.
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In one sense, basing a lamp’s nominal wattage on a switch-start specification can be

misleading to customers who operate the lamp on a rapid-start circuit. The
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identification based on switch-start specifications is further removed from the actual

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power consumption for the rapid-start application. The reverse is true, also. Therefore,
it will be beneficial to all if a fixed procedure for assignment of nominal wattage is
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B4.1 For lamp types intended only for application on rapid-start circuits, or where rapid-
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start is the only known application when the lamp data is first approved, the nominal
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wattage shall be based on the rapid-start rated wattage (total wattage, including
cathode heating wattage).
B4.2 For lamp types intended for use on more than one type of circuit, the nominal
wattage shall be based on the most commonly used commercial circuits.
B4.3 A nominal wattage value may be rounded to the nearest appropriate value.

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Annex C
(Informative)

Bibliography

ANSI C78.5-2003, Electric Lamps - Fluorescent Lamps - Performance Guide

ANSI C82.2-2002, Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts - Methods of Measurement

IEC 60081-1997, Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps – Performance Specifications

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Annex D
(Normative)
USA deviations to adopted IEC sheets

T5 linear lamps for HF operation

The following of data sheets were adopted with an exception to the starting requirements
without cathode preheating in the information for ballast design section of the sheet. These
starting requirements are excluded. Starting requirements for this mode of operation (also
known as instant start) are under consideration.
60081-IEC-6520-3

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60081-IEC-6530-3

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60081-IEC-6620-2
60081-IEC-6640-3

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60081-IEC-6650-3 ou
60081-IEC-6730-2
60081-IEC-6750-2
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60081-IEC-6840-2
60081-IEC-6850-2
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PART IV—Lamp Specification Data Sheets

1 General Principals for Numbering of Data Sheets

The first number represents the number of this standard “7881” followed by the letters
“ANSI”. For data sheets adopted from IEC, the IEC number will be retained and would
start with “60081-IEC” or the like.
The second number is the data sheet number.
The third number represents the edition of the page of the data sheet. In cases
where the data sheet has more than one page, it is possible for the pages to have

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The following page presents a list of all the data sheets. The list is sorted in the order
of Circuit, then bulb diameter, then wattage, and then length. Sheets adopted from the
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IEC are identified with an asterisk (*) preceding the sheet number. Use this list to
identify the data sheet number of the lamp. The ANSI data sheets follow in order of the
sheet number.
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IEC standards such as 60081 are available from:

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American National Standards Institute

Attn: “eStandard Store”
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25 West 42nd Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10036
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Or by calling 212 642-4900 during normal business hours. Standards may also be
purchased electronically at the following URL www.ansi.org or
http://webstore.ansi.org/ansidocstore/default.asp

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3 Deviations to adopted IEC data sheets

USA deviations may be specified for adopted IEC data sheets. Deviations are listed in
Annex D of this standard.
7881-ANSI-
Data Sheet

Frequency
Reference
Nominal

Nominal
Wattage
Number

Circuit /
length

Notes
(Inch)

Base
Bulb

(Hz)
(W)

1001-1 17 24 T8 G13 60 RS

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1002-1 25 36 T8 G13 60 RS
1005-2 32 48 T8 G13 60 RS

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1007-1 40 60 T8 G13 60 RS
1008-1 40 48 T10 G13 60 RS

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1003-1 25 36 ou T12 G13 60 RS
1027-1 25 48 T12 G13 60 RS or PH-
shoplight
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1004-1 30 36 T12 G13 60 RS

1006-1 34 48 T12 G13 60 RS
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1009-1 40 1160mm T12 G13 60 RS

1010-1 40 48 T12 G13 60 RS
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1013-1 63 48 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A

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1014-1 75 60 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A

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1015-1 87 72 T12 G20 60 RS-.800A

1016-1 87 72 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A
1017-1 95 96 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A
1018-1 100 84 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A
1019-1 113 96 T12 RDC 60 RS-.800A
1021-1 116 48 T12 RDC 60 RS-1.5A
1023-1 168 72 T12 RDC 60 RS-1.5A
1025-1 215 96 T12 RDC 60 RS-1.5A
1022-1 116 48 PG17 RDC 60 RS-1.5A
1024-1 168 72 PG17 RDC 60 RS-1.5A
1026-1 215 96 PG17 RDC 60 RS-1.5A

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7881-ANSI-
Data Sheet

Frequency
Reference
Nominal

Nominal
Wattage
Number

Circuit /
length

Notes
(Inch)

Base
Bulb

(Hz)
(W)
*6520-3 14 550mm T5 G5 25k HF/note
USA
deviation
*6530-3 21 850mm T5 G5 25k HF/note
USA
deviation
*6620-2 24 550mm T5 G5 25k HF/note
USA
deviation

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*6650-3 35 1450mm T5 G5 25k HF/note
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deviation
*6730-2 39 850mm T5 G5 25k HF/note
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deviation
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*6840-2 54 1150 T5 G5 25k HF/note

mm USA
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*6850-2 80 1450 T5 G5 25k HF/note

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mm USA
deviation
1028-1 25 48 T8 G13 25k HF
1029-1 28 48 T8 G13 25k HF
1030-1 30 48 T8 G13 25k HF
1502-1 44 48 T8 R17d 25k HF
1503-1 56 60 T8 R17d 25k HF
1504-1 66 72 T8 R17d 25k HF
1501-1 86 96 T8 R17d 25k HF
2001-1 4 6 T5 G5 60 PH
2002-1 6 9 T5 G5 60 PH

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7881-ANSI-
Data Sheet

Frequency
Reference
Nominal

Nominal
Wattage
Number

Circuit /
length

Notes
(Inch)

Base
Bulb

(Hz)
(W)
2003-1 8 12 T5 G5 60 PH
2004-1 8 12 T5 G5 60 PH/
Bactericidal
2005-1 13 21 T5 G5 60 PH
2006-1 14 15 T8 G13 60 PH
2008-1 15 18 T8 G13 60 PH
2009-1 15 18 T8 G13 60 PH/

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2011-1 18 24 T8 G13 60 PH

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2012-1 18 26 T8 G13 60 PH
2013-1 19 28 T8 G13 60 PH

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2014-1 19 30 ou T8 G13 60 PH
2018-1 30 36 T8 G13 60 PH
2019-1 30 36 T8 G13 60 PH/
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Bactericidal
2007-1 14 15 T12 G13 60 PH
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2015-1 20 24 T12 G13 60 PH
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2020-1 90 60 T12 G20 60 PH

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2021-1 90 60 T17 G20 60 PH

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3008-1 25 42 T6 Fa8 60 IS
3009-1 38 64 T6 Fa8 60 IS
3010-1 38 72 T8 Fa8 60 IS
3011-1 51 96 T8 Fa8 60 IS
1505-1 59 96 T8 Fa8 60 IS
3001-1 40 48 T12 G13 60 IS
3004-1 40 48 T12 Fa8 60 IS
3002-1 40 60 T12 G20 60 IS
3005-1 57 72 T12 Fa8 60 IS
3006-1 60 96 T12 Fa8 60 IS
3007-1 75 96 T12 Fa8 60 IS

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7881-ANSI-
Data Sheet

Frequency
Reference
Nominal

Nominal
Wattage
Number

Circuit /
length

Notes
(Inch)

Base
Bulb

(Hz)
(W)
3003-1 40 60 T17 G20 60 IS
3012-1 45 T8 Cap 60 Cold
cathode
3013-1 69 T8 Cap 60 Cold
cathode
3014-1 93 T8 Cap 60 Cold
cathode

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See Annex D of this standard for USA deviations to adopted sheet

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17-Watt, 24-Inch T8, Rapid-Start

Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 17W/24T8/RS

Nominal wattage 17 watts
Nominal overall length 24 in (600 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

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Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 23.22 - 589.8

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B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 23.40 23.50 594.4 596.9
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 23.67 23.78 601.2 604.0
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Arc wattage (W) 16.0
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(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 1.5
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Total wattage (W) 17.5

Voltage (V) 70
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Current (A) 0.265

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Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (ohms) 800

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 11.0
Minimum (ohms) 8.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Ballasts
Single for two
lamp lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 140 210
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 190 285

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Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325

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Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04

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max (μF) (at 60 Hz) ou 0.06

NOTES
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1 These values are for lead circuits only. Values for lag circuits are under consideration.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 20% for crest factors less than 1.55.
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Dummy load resistor 11.0 ohms ± 0.1 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max
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25-Watt, 36-Inch T8,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/36T8/RS

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in (900 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

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Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 35.22 - 894.6

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B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 35.40 35.50 899.2 901.7
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 35.67 35.78 906.0 908.8
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D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
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Arc wattage (W) 23.5
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(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 1.5
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Voltage (V) 100
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Current (A) 0.265

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Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (ohms) 733

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 11.0
Minimum (ohms) 8.0

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Ballasts
Single for two
lamp lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 170 260
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 230 355

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at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325

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Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04

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max (μF) (at 60 Hz ou 0.06

NOTES
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Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min 45 V max
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25-Watt, 36-Inch T12,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp Description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/36T12/RS

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in. (900mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13 Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

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Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 35.22 - 894.6
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 35.40 35.50 899.2 901.7
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C (End of base pin to end of opposite base pin) 35.67 35.78 906.0 908.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
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Wattage
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Approximate cathode wattage
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Total wattage (W) 26.5
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Voltage (V) 62
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Current (A) 0.455

Reference Ballast Characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 180
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 335

Cathode Characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Information for Ballast Design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp Starting Requirements

Single Ballasts for
lamp two lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 60°F (15°C) and above, (Vrms) min 175 215
at 60°F (15°C) and above, (Vrms) max 210 290

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Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

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Lamp current crest factor, max 1.9 1.9
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04

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NOTE
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Voltage 3.6V nominal
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Voltage across dummy load 3.4V min., 4.5V max.

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Application Note: Single lamp ballasts designed to operate the 30W/36T12/RS lamp may or may not start the
25W/36T12/RS lamp.
w

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This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 30W/36T12/RS

Nominal wattage 30 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in (900 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 35.22 - 894.6
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 35.40 35.50 899.2 901.7
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 35.67 35.78 906.0 908.8
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
i
.L

Arc wattage (W) 30.5

Approximate cathode wattage
w

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 2.0

Total wattage (W) 32.5
w

Voltage (V) 77
Current (A) 0.430
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 180
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 335

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Lamp starting requirements
Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 150 215 305
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 205 290 410
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 180 245 335

m
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 280 280 280

co
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 500 500 500
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size

p.
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04 0.04
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
ou
NOTES
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
n
su

Cathode heat requirements

i

Rapid start
.L

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 9.6 ohms ± 0.1 ohm

w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

w

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32-Watt, 48-Inch T8,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 32W/48T8/RS

Nominal wattage 32 watts
Nominal overall length 48 inches (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
ou
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
gr

Electrical characteristics
n
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 30.8
i
.L

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 1.7
w

Total wattage (W) 32.5

Voltage (V) 137
w

Current (A) 0.265

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (ohms) 910

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance at 3.60 Volts 12.0 +/- 2.0 ohms
Rh/Rc ratio at 3.60 Volts 4.75 +/- 0.50

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Ballasts for two
Single lamps in series
lamp Option A Option B
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 300 315

m
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 60°F (15.6°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 260 260 260

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 290 290 290
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0

p.
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) ou 0.08 0.04
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.06

NOTES
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, the values are under consideration.
n

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 20% for crest factors less than 1.55.
su

Cathode heat requirements

i

Rapid start
.L

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

w

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.4 V max

Dummy load resistor 11.0 ohms ± 0.1 ohms
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

w

Ground plane spacing

The requirements of 13.2 apply. However, a spacing of up to 0.75 in (19 mm) is allowed if the
ground plane is at least 2 in (51 mm) wide.

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for high frequency ballast design

This lamp type is rated for use on 60Hz magnetic ballasts but is widely used on high frequency
electronic ballasts.
Typical lamp electrical characteristics without coil heat will be as follows when the lamp is operated
at 25Khz with a resistive reference ballast which is adjusted to provide approximately the same light
output as a 60 Hz reference ballast

Lamp current (A) 0.217

m
Lamp voltage (V) 136

co
Lamp wattage (W) 29

p.
High frequency instant start ballasts for this lamp shall not be designed to have a nominal lamp
ou
current of less than 0.155A
gr

Maximum lamp high frequency current crest factor 1.7

n

Starting requirements
su

The following values are for 50 F and above. The requirements shall be met at any primary voltage
i

between 90% and 110% of ballast’s rated input voltage.

.L

Instant start operation

w

Voltage, Vrms minimum 465 (Note 1)

w

Maximum starting time, msec 100

w

Note 1: A higher open circuit voltage must be provided if necessary to meet the starting time
requirement. The maximum start time must not be exceeded.

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34-Watt, 48-Inch T12,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 34W/48T12/RS

Nominal wattage 34 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) ou 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
gr

Electrical characteristics
n
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 32.0
i
.L

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 2.0
w

Total wattage (W) 34.0

Voltage (V) 79
w

Current (A) 0.460

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 439

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for
lamp two lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 60°F (15.5°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 256
at 60°F (15.5°C) and above, (Vrms) max 260 330

m
at 60°F (15.5°C) and above, (Vpeak) min peak 315 380

co
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
Lamp current crest factor, maximum 1.9 1.9
Starting capacitor size

p.
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06
ou
NOTE
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, the values are under consideration.
n

Cathode heat requirements

su

Rapid start
i

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

.L

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.0 V max

Dummy load resistor 9.6 ohms ± 0.1 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

w
w

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40-Watt, 60-Inch T8,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/60T8/RS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 59.05 - 1499.9

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 59.24 59.33 1504.7 1507.0
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 59.50 59.61 1511.3 1514.1
ou
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
gr

Electrical characteristics
n
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 38.5
i
.L

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 1.5
w

Total wattage (W) 40.0

Voltage (V) 172
w

Current (A) 0.265

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (ohms) 790

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 11.0
Minimum (ohms) 8.0

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Ballasts
Single for two
lamp lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min . 250 385
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 340 520

m
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325

co
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04

p.
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) ou 0.06

NOTES
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, the values are under consideration.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 20% for crest factors less than 1.55.
n

Cathode heat requirements

su

Rapid start
i

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

.L

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.4 V max

Dummy load resistor 11.0 ohms ± 0.1 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 ohms ± 4.5 ohm

w
w

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40-Watt, 48-Inch T10,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is closely comparable with IEC Publication 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/48T10/RS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T10 (T32)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Rapid start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
ou Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
gr

D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.16 1.34 29.5 34.0

n
su

Electrical characteristics
i

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

.L

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 40.0
w

Approximate cathode wattage

w

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 2.0

Total wattage (W) 42.0
w

Voltage (V) 104

Current (A) 0.420

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 439

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
Lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 256 395
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) max 260 330 525

m
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 240 240 280

co
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04 0.04

p.
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) ou 0.06 0.06

NOTES
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
n

Cathode heat requirements

su

Rapid start
i

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

.L

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.0 V max

Dummy load resistor 9.6 ohms ± 0.1 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

w
w

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40-Watt, T12, 1160-Millimeter,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/1160mmT12/RS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 1160 mm
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) ou - 45.67 - 1160.0
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 45.85 45.95 1164.6 1167.1
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) - 46.23 - 1174.2
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage
.L

Arc wattage (W) 38.0

Approximate cathode wattage
w

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 2.0

w

Total wattage (W) 40.0

Voltage (V) 98
w

Current (A) 0.432

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 439

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 256 395
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 260 330 525
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

m
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 240 240 280
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0

co
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04 0.04
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06

p.
NOTES
ou
1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
gr

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.

Cathode heat requirements

n
su

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
i

Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.0 V max

.L

Dummy load resistor 9.6 ohms ± 0.1 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max
w
w
w

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40-Watt, 48-Inch T12,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/48T12/RS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb Designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Rapid start and preheat (switch)-start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
gr

D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

n

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
i
.L

Arc wattage (W) 39.0

Approximate cathode wattage
w

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 2.0

Total wattage (W) 41.0
w

Voltage (V) 101

w

Current (A) 0.430

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
Reference current (A) 0.430
Impedance (ohms) 439

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 9.6
Minimum (ohms) 7.0

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Lamp starting requirements
Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 256 395
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 260 330 525

m
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 240 240 280

co
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04 0.04

p.
max (μF) (at 60 Hz ou 0.06 0.06

Preheat (switch) start

Voltage between lamp terminals
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 176

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 230
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 375
n

Voltage lamp terminal to ground

su

(Vrms) max (Note 3) 135

i

NOTES
.L

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
w

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
3 Applies unless other means are provided to avoid instant starting.
w

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
Limits during operation 2.5 V min, 4.0 V max
Dummy load resistor 9.6 ohms ± 0.1 ohm
Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

Preheat (switch) start

Current during preheat,
at rated primary voltage 0.55 A min, 0.75 A max
Preheat time at 0.65-A
preheat current 1.0 s min

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37-Watt, 24-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 37W/24T12/HO

Nominal wattage 37 watts
Nominal overall length 24 in (600 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 21.72 21.91 551.7 556.5

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 30.0

Approximate cathode wattage
(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W). 37.0

Voltage (V) 41
w

Current (A) 0.800

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 230

Reference current (A) 0.800
Impedance (ohms) 275

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 85 145 230

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 110 195 260
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 140 225 290

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600

p.
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
ou
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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50-Watt, 36-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 50W/36T12/HO

Nominal wattage 50 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in (900 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 33.72 33.91 856.5 861.3

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 43.0

Approximate cathode wattage
(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W) 50.0

Voltage (V) 59.0
w

Current (A) 0.800

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 230

Reference current (A) 0.800
Impedance (ohms) 260

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min . 115 195 300

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 155 235 340
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 190 260 360

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325

p.
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55,
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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63-Watt, 48-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 63W/48T12/HO

Nominal wattage 63 watts at 0.800 A, 71 watts at 1.0 A
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A and 1.0 A

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 45.72 45.91 1161.3 1166.1
ou
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 335.8 40.4
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage At 0.800 A At 1.000 A

Arc wattage (W) 56.0 64.0
i
.L

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0 7.0
w

Total wattage (W) 63.0 71.0

Voltage (V) 78.0 71.0
w

Current (A) 0.800 1.000

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 230 230
Reference current (A) 0.800 1.000
Impedance (ohms) 244 200

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)

Objective (ohms) 3.2

Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 155 256 385
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 203 290 405

m
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 240 310 405
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 700 700 700

p.
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
ou
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
gr

NOTES
n

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
su

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i

Cathode heat requirements

.L
w

Rapid start
Voltage, during operation 3.6 V nominal
w

Limits 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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75-Watt, 60-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 75W/60T12/HO

Nominal wattage 75 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 57.72 57.91 1466.1 1470.0
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

p.
ou
Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
n

Arc wattage (W) 68.5

su

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
Total wattage (W) 75.5
i
.L

Voltage (V) 98
Current (A) 0.800
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 300

w

Reference current (A) 0.800

Impedance (ohms) 325

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
Lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 210 325 470
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 240 350 475

m
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 290 365 475
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 700 700 700

p.
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
ou
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
gr

NOTES
n

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
su

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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87-Watt, 72-Inch T12, G20 Base,

0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp description
Lamp abbreviation 87W/72T12/H0
Nominal wattage 87 watts at 0.800 A, 101 watts at 1.0 A
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G20, Mogul bipin
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A and 1.0 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 70.30 - 1785.6
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 70.72 70.93 1796.3 1801.6
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) - 71.56 - 1817.6
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.7 40.5
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage At 0.800 A At 1.000 A

Arc wattage (W) 80.0 94.0
i

Approximate cathode wattage

.L

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0 7.0

w

Total wattage (W) 87.0 101.0

Voltage (V) 117.0 108.0
w

Current (A) 0.780 0.985

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300 300
Reference current (A) 0.800 1.000
Impedance (ohms) 315 257

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 260 395 550

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 283 410 550
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 340 420 550

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325

p.
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min
ou 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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87-Watt, 72-Inch T12, R17d base,

0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 87W/72T12/HO

Nominal wattage 87 watts at 0.800 A, 101 watts at 1.0 A
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)

m
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A and 1.0 A

co
p.
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
ou
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 69.72 69.91 1770.9 1775.7
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage At 0.800 A At 1.000 A

.L

Arc wattage (W) 80.0 94.0

w

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0 7.0
w

Total wattage (W) 87.0 101.0

Voltage (V) 117.0 108.0
w

Current (A) 0.780 0.985

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300 300
Reference current (A) 0.800 1.000
Impedance (ohms) 315 257

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 260 395 550

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 283 410 550
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 340 420 550

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325

p.
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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95-Watt, 96-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 95W/96T12/HO

Nominal wattage 95 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 93.72 93.91 2380.5 2385.3
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 90.0

Approximate cathode wattage
i
.L

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0

Total wattage (W) 97.0
w

Voltage (V) 126

Current (A) 0.830
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 400
Reference current (A) 0.800
Impedance (ohms) 415

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Ballasts for Ballasts for
two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 60°F (15.5°C) and above, (Vrms) min 465 660
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

m
at 60°F (15.5°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

co
Lamp current crest factor, max 1.90 1.90
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06

p.
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) ou 0.12 0.12

NOTES
gr

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
n
su

Cathode heat requirements

i

Rapid start
.L

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

w

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100-Watt, 84-Inch T12, 0.800-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 100W/84T12/HO

Nominal wattage 100 watts
Nominal overall length 84 in (2100 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 0.8 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 81.72 81.91 2075.7 2080.5

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 93.0

Approximate cathode wattage
(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W) 100.0

Voltage (V) 135
w

Current (A) 0.800

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 400

Reference current (A) 0.800
Impedance (ohms) 430

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 280 430 605

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 330 445 605
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 360 455 605

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 600 600 600

p.
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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113-Watt, 96-Inch T12,

0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 113W/96T12/HO

Nominal wattage 113 Watts at 0.800 A
128 Watts at 1.00 A
Nominal overall length 96 in. (2400mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)

m
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid Start, 0.8 A and 1.0 A, for cold temperature installation

co
p.
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
ou
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 93.72 93.91 2380.5 2385.3
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage At 0.800 A At 1.000 A

.L

Arc wattage (W) 106.0 121.0

w

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6V on each cathode) (W) 7.0 7.0
w

Total wattage (W) 113.0 128.0

Voltage (V) 153 139
w

Current (A) 0.790 1.000

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 400 400
Reference current (A) 0.800 1.000
Impedance (ohms) 415 337

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.5

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0.800-Ampere and 1.0-Ampere,
Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)

m
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 295 465 660
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 330 480 660

co
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 360 490 660
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325 325

p.
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 600 600 600
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 700 700 700
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
gr

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
n
su

NOTES

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 6%.
i

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
.L
w

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
w

Limits during operation 3.0 V min, 4.0 V max

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms + 0.05 ohms
Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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116-Watt, 48-Inch T12, 1.5-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 116W/48T12/1.5 A

Nominal wattage 116 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 45.72 45.91 1161.3 1166.1
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
gr

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 109.0

Approximate cathode wattage
i

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0

.L

Total wattage (W) 116.0

w

Voltage (V) 84
Current (A) 1.500
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 300

Reference current (A) 1.500
Impedance (ohms) 179

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 160 250 350
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 205 265 350

m
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 240 300 385
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 650 650 650

p.
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max ou 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
gr

NOTES
n

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
su

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i

Cathode heat requirements

.L
w

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
w

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 116W/48PG17/1.5 A

Nominal Wattage 116 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation TD17 (TD54)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 45.72 45.91 1161.3 1166.1

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 2.00 2.22 50.8 56.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 109
su

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W) 116.0

Voltage (V) 84
w

Current (A) 1.500

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
w

Reference current (A) 1.500

Impedance (ohms) 179

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 160 250 350
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 205 265 350

m
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 240 300 385
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 650 650 650

p.
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
ou
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) . 0.06 0.06
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
gr

NOTES
n

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
su

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i

Cathode heat requirements

.L
w

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
w

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm
w

Voltage across dummv load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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168-Watt, 72-Inch T12, 1.5-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 168W/72T12/1.5 A

Nominal wattage 168 watts
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 69.72 69.91 1770.9 1775.7

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 161.0

Approximate cathode wattage
(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W) 168.0

Voltage (V) 125
w

Current (A) 1.520

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 350

Reference current (A) 1.500
Impedance (ohms) 197

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 225 350 500

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 270 360 500
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 310 400 535

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575

p.
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 650 650 650
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 168W/72PG17/1.5 A

Nominal wattage 168 watts
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation TD17 (TD54)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 69.72 69.91 1770.9 1775.7
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 2.00 2.22 50.8 56.4
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 161.0

Approximate cathode wattage
i
.L

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0

Total wattage (W) 168.0
w

Voltage (V) 125

Current (A) 1.520
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 350
Reference current (A) 1.500
Impedance (ohms) 197

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 225 350 500
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 270 360 500

m
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 310 400 535
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 650 650 650

p.
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
ou
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12
gr

NOTES
n

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
su

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i

Cathode heat requirements

.L
w

Rapid start
Voltage 3.6 V nominal
w

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm
w

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

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Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 215W/96T12/1.5 A

Nominal wattage 215 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 93.72 93.91 2380.5 2385.3
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
su

Arc wattage (W) 208.0

Approximate cathode wattage
i
.L

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0

Total wattage (W) 215.0
w

Voltage (V) 163

Current (A) 1.500
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 400
Reference current (A) 1.500
Impedance (ohms) 215

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 300 470 675

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 355 470 675
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 400 500 690

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575

p.
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 650 650 650
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
ou
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) . 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

Additional starting requirements for ballasts for two lamps in series

At 90% of rated line voltage and with the cathode circuits for the ballasts loaded with the specified
dummy load resistances, ballast shall supply a minimum of 0.725-A to a 500-ohm noninductive
resistor connected across the ballast lamp leads that supply the highest voltage. The measurement
shall be made at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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215-Watt, 96-Inch PG17, 1.5-Ampere,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 215W/96PG17/1.5 A

Nominal wattage 215 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation TD17 (TD54)
Base R17d, Recessed double contact
Circuit application Rapid start, 1.5 A

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
C (Ends of opposite base bosses) 93.72 93.91 2380.5 2385.3

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ou 2.00 2.22 50.8 56.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage
Arc wattage (W) 208.0
su

Approximate cathode wattage

(with 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 7.0
i
.L

Total wattage (W) 215.0

Voltage (V) 163
w

Current (A) 1.500

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 400
w

Reference current (A) 1.500

Impedance (ohms) 215

Cathode characteristics
Type Low resistance
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms) 3.2
Minimum (ohms) 2.0

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Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 300 470 675

m
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vrms) min 355 470 675
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vrms) min 500 500 690

co
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400 400
at 0°F (-17.8°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 575 575 575

p.
at -20°F (-28.9°C) and above, (Vpeak) min ou 650 650 650
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06
gr

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.12 0.12

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 10%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 3.3 V min, 4.3 V max
w

Dummy load resistor 3.2 ohms ± 0.05 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min, 4.5 V max

Additional starting requirements for ballasts for two lamps in series

At 90% of rated line voltage and with the cathode circuits for the ballasts loaded with the specified
dummy load resistances, ballast shall supply a minimum of 0.725-A to a 500-ohm noninductive
resistor connected across the ballast lamp leads that supply the highest voltage. The measurement
shall be made at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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25-Watt, 48-Inch T12,

Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/48T12/RS

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Rapid start, Low power factor (Lag)
Ballast (Shoplight)

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
i
.L

Arc wattage (W) 24.5

Approximately cathode wattage
w

(With 3.6 V on each cathode) (W) 1.5

Total wattage (W) 26.0
w

Voltage (V) 106

Current (A) 0.250
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300V
Reference current (A) 0.250
Impedance (ohms) 1025

Cathode characteristics
Type Rapid Start
Resistance (at 3.6 V)
Objective (ohms). 11.5
Minimum (ohms). 9.0

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Single Ballasts for Ballasts for
lamp two lamps three lamps
Rapid start
Voltage between lamp terminals (Note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 200 256 395
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 260 330 525
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (Note 2)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 240 240 280

m
Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0 2.0
Starting capacitor size

co
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.04 0.04
max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06 0.06

p.
Preheat (switch) start
Voltage between lamp terminals
ou
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 176
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 230
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 375
gr

Voltage lamp terminal to ground (Vrms) max (Note 3) 135

n

NOTES
su

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
3 Applies unless other means are provided to avoid instant starting.
i
.L

Cathode heat requirements

w

Rapid start
w

Voltage 3.6 V nominal

Limits during operation 2.5 V min., 4.0 V max.
w

Dummy load resistor 11.5 ohms ± 0.1 ohm

Voltage across dummy load 3.4 V min., 4.5 V max.

Preheat (switch) start

Current during preheat at rated primary voltage 0.40 A min., 0.65 A max.
Preheat time at 0.53 A preheat current 1.0 seconds min.
Application Note:
• This lamp is specifically designed for rapid start low power factor (Lag) ballasts.
• Use on other ballasts, such as rapid start high power factor F40T12 ballasts, may substantially
reduce lamp life.
• Both the U.S. and Canadian federal governments are considering restrictions on the marketing and
application of 48" (1200mm) T12 lamps rated at less than 28 watts.

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25-Watt, 48-Inch T8,

HF Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp Description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/48T8/HF

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 48 inches (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Instant start, program start

co
Note: The “nominal wattage” of 25W for this lamp reflects common commercial

p.
nomenclature. It represents the measured wattage on a low frequency reference ballast
for 32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps.
ou
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
n gr

Inches Millimeters
su

Min Max Min Max

A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4
i
.L

B (Base face to end of opposite base pin 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
w

C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
w

D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

w

Electrical Characteristics (with a 25 kHz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics without coil heat will be as follows when the lamp is
operated at 25 kHz with a resistive ballast. This represents a reference ballast circuit for
high frequency operation. The following characteristics set the “rated wattage” for this lamp
type. The high frequency reference ballast is specified to provide approximately the same
lamp light output as when it is operated on a low frequency reference ballast for
32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps with cathode heat.

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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc Wattage (W) 24.2
Total Wattage (W) 24.2
Voltage (V) 105
Current (A) 0.236

m
co
Reference ballast characteristics
Rated input voltage (V) 466

p.
Reference current (A) 0.236
Impedance (Ohms) 1500
ou
Frequency (kHz) 25
gr

Cathode characteristics (for heated cathode starting methods)

Type Low resistance
n

Resistance at 3.6 volts 12.0 ± 2.0 ohms

su

Rh/Rc ratio at 3.6 volts 4.75 ± 0.50

i
.L
w
w
w

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Information for Low Frequency Operation

Electrical Characteristics (with a 60 Hz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics will be as follows when the lamp is operated at 60 Hz
with an inductive reference ballast. The low frequency and 25kHz reference ballasts are

m
specified to provide approximately the same lamp light output.

co
Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

p.
Without Cathode Heating
ou
Wattage
Arc Wattage (W) 25.6
gr

Total Wattage (W) 25.6

Voltage (V) 109
n

Current (A) 0.280

su

With Cathode Heating

i
.L

Wattage
Arc Wattage (W) 24.9
w

Cathode Wattage (W) 1.7

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Total Wattage (W) 26.6

Voltage (V) 107
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Current (A) 0.278

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (Ohms) 910
Frequency (Hz) 60

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Minimum lamp current
Ballasts for this lamp shall not have nominal lamp current less than 0.155 A under any
condition without cathode heat.

Maximum current crest factor

Maximum lamp current crest factor < 1.7

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Instant start requirements

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For lamp use on high frequency instant start electronic ballasts.

p.
Lamp starting requirements
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Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550
at 60º F and above
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Maximum starting time (ms) 100

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Programmed start requirements (Under consideration)

For lamp use with high frequency program start ballasts.
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Lamp starting requirements

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Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550 (under consideration)

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at 60º F and above

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Preheating requirements for preheat time, t, 0.4 ≤ t ≤ 1.5 sec.

Energy limits (J) defined by
Emin = 1.34 t + 1.05 (under consideration)
Emax= 2.04 t + 1.23 (under consideration)
Rh/Rc limits defined by
4.25 ≤ Rh/Rc ≤ 6.0 (under consideration)
Maximum voltage across lamp during
preheating, Vrms 70 (under consideration)

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28-Watt, 48-Inch T8
HF Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp Description
Lamp abbreviation 28W/48T8/HF
Nominal wattage 28 watts
Nominal overall length 48 inches (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Instant start, program start

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Note: The “nominal wattage” of 28W for this lamp reflects common commercial

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nomenclature. It represents the measured wattage on a low frequency reference ballast for
32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps.

p.
ou
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
gr

Inches Millimeters
n

Min Max Min Max

A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4
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B (Base face to end of opposite base pin 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
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D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

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w
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Electrical Characteristics (with a 25 kHz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics without coil heat will be as follows when the lamp
is operated at 25 kHz with a resistive ballast. This represents a reference ballast circuit
for high frequency operation. The following characteristics set the “rated wattage” for
this lamp type. The high frequency reference ballast is specified to provide
approximately the same lamp light output as when it is operated on a low frequency
reference ballast for 32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps with cathode heat.

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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc Wattage (W) 26.0
Total Wattage (W) 26.0

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Voltage (V) 115
Current (A) 0.231

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p.
Reference ballast characteristics
Rated input voltage (V) ou 470
Reference current (A) 0.231
Impedance (Ohms) 1500
Frequency (kHz) 25
n gr

Cathode characteristics (for heated cathode starting methods)

Type Low resistance
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Resistance at 3.6 volts 12.0 ± 2.0 ohms

Rh/Rc ratio at 3.6 volts 4.75 ± 0.50
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Information for Low Frequency Operation

Electrical Characteristics (with a 60 Hz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics will be as follows when the lamp is operated at 60 Hz
with an inductive reference ballast. The low frequency and 25kHz reference ballasts are
specified to provide approximately the same lamp light output.

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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

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p.
Without Cathode Heating
Wattage ou
Arc Wattage (W) 27.5
Total Wattage (W) 27.5
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Voltage (V) 119

Current (A) 0.274
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With Cathode Heating

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Wattage
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Arc Wattage (W) 26.7

Cathode Wattage (W) 1.7
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Total Wattage (W) 28.4

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Voltage (V) 117

Current (A) 0.273

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (Ohms) 910
Frequency (Hz) 60

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Minimum lamp current

Ballasts for this lamp shall not have nominal lamp current less than 0.155 A under any
condition without cathode heat.

Maximum current crest factor

Maximum lamp current crest factor < 1.7

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Instant start requirements
For lamp use on high frequency instant start electronic ballasts.

p.
Lamp starting requirements
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Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550
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at 60º F and above

Maximum starting time (ms) 100
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Programmed start requirements (Under consideration)

For lamp use with high frequency program start ballasts.
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Lamp starting requirements

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Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550 (under consideration)

at 60º F and above
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Preheating requirements for preheat time, t, 0.4 ≤ t ≤ 1.5 sec.

Energy limits (J) defined by
Emin = 1.34 t + 1.05 (under consideration)
Emax= 2.04 t + 1.23 (under consideration)
Rh/Rc limits defined by
4.25 ≤ Rh/Rc ≤ 6.0 (under consideration)

Maximum voltage across lamp during

preheating, Vrms 70 (under consideration)
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30-Watt, 48-Inch T8
HF Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp Description
Lamp abbreviation 30W/48T8/HF
Nominal wattage 30 watts
Nominal overall length 48 inches (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Instant start, program start

m
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Note: The “nominal wattage” of 30W for this lamp reflects common commercial
nomenclature. It represents the measured wattage on a low frequency reference ballast for
32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps.

p.
ou
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
gr

Inches Millimeters
n

Min Max Min Max

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A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4

B (Base face to end of opposite base pin 47.40 47.50 1204.0 1206.5
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C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
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D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

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Electrical Characteristics (with a 25 kHz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics without coil heat will be as follows when the lamp is
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operated at 25 kHz with a resistive ballast. This represents a reference ballast circuit for
high frequency operation. The following characteristics set the “rated wattage” for this lamp
type. The high frequency reference ballast is specified to provide approximately the same
lamp light output as when it is operated on a low frequency reference ballast for
32W/48T8/RS fluorescent lamps with cathode heat.

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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage
Arc Wattage (W) 27.5
Total Wattage (W) 27.5
Voltage (V) 125

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Current (A) 0.223

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Reference ballast characteristics
Rated input voltage (V) 468

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Reference current (A) ou 0.223
Impedance (Ohms) 1500
Frequency (kHz) 25
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Cathode characteristics (for heated cathode starting methods)

n

Type Low resistance

su

Resistance at 3.6 volts 12.0 ± 2.0 ohms

4.75 ± 0.50
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Rh/Rc ratio at 3.6 volts

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Information for Low Frequency Operation

Electrical Characteristics (with a 60 Hz reference ballast)

Typical lamp electrical characteristics will be as follows when the lamp is operated at 60
Hz with an inductive reference ballast. The low frequency and 25kHz reference ballasts

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are specified to provide approximately the same lamp light output.

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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

p.
Without Cathode Heating
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Wattage
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Arc Wattage (W) 29.4

Total Wattage (W) 29.4
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Voltage (V) 129

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Current (A) 0.268

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With Cathode Heating

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Wattage
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Arc Wattage (W) 28.7

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Cathode Wattage (W) 1.7

Total Wattage (W) 30.4
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Voltage (V) 127

Current (A) 0.267

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 300
Reference current (A) 0.265
Impedance (Ohms) 910
Frequency (Hz) 60

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Minimum lamp current
Ballasts for this lamp shall not have nominal lamp current less than 0.155 A under any
condition without cathode heat.

Maximum current crest factor

Maximum lamp current crest factor < 1.7

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Instant start requirements

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For lamp use on high frequency instant start electronic ballasts.

p.
Lamp starting requirements ou
Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550
at 60º F and above
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Maximum starting time (ms) 100

n
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Programmed start requirements (Under consideration)

For lamp use with high frequency program start ballasts.
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Lamp starting requirements

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Open Circuit Voltage, Vrms minimum 550 (under consideration)

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at 60º F and above

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Preheating requirements for preheat time, t, 0.4 ≤ t ≤ 1.5 sec.

Energy limits (J) defined by
Emin = 1.34 t + 1.05 (under consideration)
Emax= 2.04 t + 1.23 (under consideration)
Rh/Rc limits defined by
4.25 ≤ Rh/Rc ≤ 6.0 (under consideration)
Maximum voltage across lamp during
preheating, Vrms 70 (under consideration)
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86-Watt, 96-Inch T8, 0.4 A

HF-Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp Description

Lamp abbreviation 86W/96T8/HO

Nominal wattage 86 watts
Nominal overall length 96 inches (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Nominal diameter 1 inch (25.4mm)
Base type RI7d (T8) recessed double contact
Circuit application HF rapid start, preheat start, or programmed start

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Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

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Min Max Min Max
C (End of opposite base bosses) 93.72 93.91 2380.5 2385.3

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8
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Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

HF (20-26kHz) (Note 1)
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Arc wattage (W) 84.0

Approximate cathode wattage
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(With 3.6V on each cathode) (W) 2.0

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Total wattage (W) 86.0

Voltage (V) 216.0
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Current (A) 0.395

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Reference ballast characteristics (20 - 26 kHz) (Note 1)

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Rated input voltage (V) 450

Impedance (ohms) 595
Reference current (A.) 0.395

NOTE

1 The above frequency has been chosen for ease of reproducing test results and is not intended to
imply the correct frequency range for practical applications.

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Cathode characteristics

Hot resistance at test current (ohms) 9.5 ± 1.9

Test current (A) (Note 2) 0.390
NOTE
2 The average value of the resistance ratio, Rh/Rc, of the coils of 10 cathodes shall be within 4.75 ± 0.5,
where Rh is the resistance of the cathode when heated with the test current as specified and Rc is the
resistance of the cold cathode, both excluding leadwire resistance.

Information for high frequency ballast design (where applicable, conditions of clause 11 apply)

Starting

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It is recognized that more than one type of circuit can properly start and operate this lamp type.
These limits shall be met at any primary voltage between 90% and 110% of rated voltage and will

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provide reliable starting.

p.
Cathode heating requirements in terms of Rh/Rc
The value of the Rh/Rc ratio immediately prior to lamp starting shall be not less than 4.25 nor greater
ou
than 6.5. This is a dynamic value and must be attained by each cathode at the beginning of the
transition from glow to operating current. Minimum preheat time must be greater than 400 ms.
gr

Cathode heating requirements in terms of cathode voltage

Time to emission (te) Constant Cathode Voltage
n

Min Max
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0.5 Sec 5.1 V 8.0 V

1.0 Sec 4.3 V 7.0 V
1.5 Sec 3.8 V 6.5 V
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(See drawing for times other than those specified)

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Constant Cathode Voltage (V)

9
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3
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Time (Sec.)

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Voltage between lamp terminals: (Notes 3 and 4)

Time at Temperature Open circuit voltage across lamp (V)
t te Max. (rms) 300
t > te 50°F (+10°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 550
t > te 0°F (-18°c) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 790
t > te -20°F (-29°C) ………………………………… Min. (mis) 875
NOTES

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3 Sinusoidal voltages, frequency 20 –26 kHz, with a grounded starting aid plane.
4 Ballasts which meet the Rh/Rc preheat requirements are not required to meet the limit on maximum

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voltage across the lamp during preheat period.

p.
Starting Aid Plane ou
Maximum distance 1.25 inches (32 mm)

Operation
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Cathode heating requirements during running and dimming conditions:

n

In an operating lamp at least part of the emissive material has to be kept at a sufficiently high
su

temperature for good lamp performance. Above a certain limiting value the discharge current itself
can take care of this. Below this limit value, additional electrode current has to be applied. See
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diagram.
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Lam
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It
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Id = Discharge Current
Id
Ih = Heating Current
I t = Id + Ih
Cathod
Ih

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Id (Note 5) Ih (Note 6) It (Note 7)

Nominal operation 350-595 mA <490 mA 350<1<630 mA
Dimming operation 35-350 mA <490 mA 385<1<630 mA

NOTES

5 Discharge currents < 350 mA require additional electrode heating (Ih). Operation in this lamp current
range may not provide ANSI specified ballast factors. Discharge currents > 595 mA will have a
negative effect on lamp life.

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6 Heating currents >490 mA will cause accelerated end blackening.
7 It is the highest current measured through any one lead to the electrode. It has a maximum value to

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avoid local overheating of the electrodes. For Id < 350 mA, when extra electrode heating is applied,
the minimum electrode heating is covered by the lower limit set to lt.

p.
Deep Dimming:
Dimming with electronic ballasts at an td < 35 mA is not yet specified.
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Current Crest Factor:
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Current Crest Factor <1.70

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44 watt, 48-inch T8, 0.4 A

HF Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp Description:

Lamp abbreviation ………………… 44W/48T8/HO

Nominal Wattage…………………… 44 watts
Nominal overall length……………… 48 inches (1200 mm)
Bulb designation…………………… T8 (T25)
Nominal diameter ………………… 1 inch (25.4mm)
Base type…………………………… RI7d (T8) Recessed double contact
Circuit application …………….…… HF Rapid start, Preheat start, or Programmed Start

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Dimensional characteristics: (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

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Min Max Min Max
C (End of opposite base bosses) ………………… 45.72 45.91 1161.3 1166.1

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ………………………… 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8
Electrical characteristics
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Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)
HF (20-26kHz) (Note 1)
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Arc wattage (W) ………………………………………… 42.0

Approximate cathode wattage
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(With 3.6V on each cathode) (W) ………………… 2.0

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Total wattage (W) ……………………………………… 44.0

Voltage (V) ……………………………………………… 106.0
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Current (A) ……………………………………………… 0.400

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Reference ballast characteristics (20 - 26 kHz) (Note 1)

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Rated input voltage (V) ……………………………….. 300

Impedance (Ohms) ……………………………………. 476
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Reference Current (A.) ………………………………… 0.400

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Cathode Characteristics:
Hot resistance at test current (Ohms) ………………………. 9.5 ± 1.9
Test current (A) (Note 2) ……………………………………... 0.390
Notes:
1. The above frequency has been chosen for ease of reproducing test results and is not
intended to imply the correct frequency range for practical applications.
2. The average value of the resistance ratio, Rh/Rc, of the coils of 10 cathodes shall be within
4.75 ± 0.5, where Rh is the resistance of the cathode when heated with the test current as
specified and Rc is the resistance of the cold cathode, both excluding leadwire resistance.
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Information for high frequency ballast design: (where applicable, conditions of

clause 12 apply)
Starting:
It is recognized that more than one type of circuit can properly start and operate this
lamp type. These limits shall be met at any primary voltage between 90% and 110% of
rated voltage and will provide reliable starting.
Cathode heating requirements in terms of Rh/Rc:
The value of the Rh/Rc ratio immediately prior to lamp starting shall be not less than 4.25 nor
greater than 6.5. This is a dynamic value and must be attained by each cathode at the

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beginning of the transition from glow to operating current. Minimum preheat time must be
greater than 400 ms.

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Cathode heating requirements in terms of cathode voltage:

p.
Time to emission (te) Constant Cathode Voltage
Min ou Max
0.5 Sec …………………………………………… 5.1 V 8.0 V
1.0 Sec …………………………………………… 4.3 V 7.0 V
1.5 Sec …………………………………………… 3.8 V 6.5 V
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(See drawing for times other than those specified)

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Constant Cathode Voltage (V)

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9
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8
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7
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6
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3
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Time (Sec.)

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Voltage between lamp terminals: (Notes 3 and 4)

Time at Temperature Open circuit voltage across lamp (V)
t < te ……………………………………………………… Max. (rms) 150
t > te 50°F (+10°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 300
t > te 0°F (-18°c) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 375
t > te -20°F (-29°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 435

Notes:
3.Sinusoidal voltages, frequency 20 - 26 kHz, with a grounded starting aid plane.
4.Ballasts which meet the Rh/Rc preheat requirements are not required to meet the limit on

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maximum voltage across the lamp during preheat period.

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Starting Aid Plane:
Maximum distance ………………………………………… 1.25 inches (32 mm)

p.
Operation:
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Cathode heating requirements during running and dimming conditions:
In an operating lamp at least part of the emissive material has to be kept at a sufficiently high
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temperature for good lamp performance. Above a certain limiting value the discharge current
itself can take care of this. Below this limit value, additional electrode current has to be applied.
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See diagram.
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Lamp
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It
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Id = Discharge Current
Id
Ih = Heating Current
I t = Id + Ih

Ih Cathode

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Id (Note 5) Ih (Note 6) It (Note 7)

Nominal operation 350-595 mA <490 mA 350<1<630 mA
Dimming operation 35-350 mA <490 mA 385<1<630 mA

Notes:
5. Discharge currents < 350 mA require additional electrode heating (Ih). Operation in this
lamp current range may not provide ANSI specified ballast factors. Discharge currents
> 595 mA will have a negative effect on lamp life.
6. Heating currents >490 mA will cause accelerated end blackening.

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7. It is the highest current measured through any one lead to the electrode. It has a
maximum value to avoid local overheating of the electrodes. For Id < 350 mA, when

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extra electrode heating is applied, the minimum electrode heating is covered by the
lower limit set to lt.

p.
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Deep Dimming:
Dimming with electronic ballasts at an td < 35 mA is not yet specified.
n gr

Current Crest Factor:

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Current Crest Factor <1.70

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HF Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp Description:
Lamp abbreviation ………………… 56W/60T8/HO
Nominal Wattage…………………… 56 watts
Nominal overall length……………… 60 inches (1500 mm)
Bulb designation…………………… T8 (T25)
Nominal diameter ………………… 1 inch (25.4mm)
Base type…………………………… RI7d (T8) Recessed double contact
Circuit application …………….…… HF Rapid start, Preheat start, or Programmed Start
Dimensional characteristics: (definitions of Part II apply)

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Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

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C (End of opposite base bosses) ………………… 57.72 57.91 1466.1 1470.9
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ………………………… 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8

p.
Electrical characteristics ou
Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)
HF (20-26kHz) (Note 1)
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Arc wattage (W) ………………………………………… 54.0

Approximate cathode wattage
(With 3.6V on each cathode) (W) ………………… 2.0
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Total wattage (W) ……………………………………… 56.0

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Voltage (V) ……………………………………………… 135.0

Current (A) ……………………………………………… 0.400
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Reference ballast characteristics (20 - 26 kHz) (Note 1)

Rated input voltage (V) ……………………………….. 330
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Impedance (Ohms) ……………………………………. 476

Reference Current (A.) ………………………………… 0.400
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Cathode Characteristics:
Hot resistance at test current (Ohms) ………………………. 9.5 ± 1.9
Test current (A) (Note 2) ……………………………………... 0.390
Notes:
1. The above frequency has been chosen for ease of reproducing test results and is not
intended to imply the correct frequency range for practical applications.
2. The average value of the resistance ratio, Rh/Rc, of the coils of 10 cathodes shall be within
4.75 ± 0.5, where Rh is the resistance of the cathode when heated with the test current as
specified and Rc is the resistance of the cold cathode, both excluding leadwire resistance.

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Information for high frequency ballast design: (where applicable, conditions of

clause 12 apply)
Starting:
It is recognized that more than one type of circuit can properly start and operate this
lamp type. These limits shall be met at any primary voltage between 90% and 110% of
rated voltage and will provide reliable starting.
Cathode heating requirements in terms of Rh/Rc:
The value of the Rh/Rc ratio immediately prior to lamp starting shall be not less than 4.25 nor
greater than 6.5. This is a dynamic value and must be attained by each cathode at the

m
beginning of the transition from glow to operating current. Minimum preheat time must be
greater than 400 ms.

co
Cathode heating requirements in terms of cathode voltage:

p.
Time to emission (te) Constant Cathode Voltage
Min ou Max
0.5 Sec …………………………………………… 5.1 V 8.0 V
1.0 Sec …………………………………………… 4.3 V 7.0 V
1.5 Sec …………………………………………… 3.8 V 6.5 V
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(See drawing for times other than those specified)

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Constant Cathode Voltage (V)

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9
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8
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7
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6
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3
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Time (Sec.)

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Voltage between lamp terminals: (Notes 3 and 4)

Time at Temperature Open circuit voltage across lamp (V)
t < te ……………………………………………………… Max. (rms) 180
t > te 50°F (+10°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 350
t > te 0°F (-18°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 460
t > te -20°F (-29°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 530

Notes:
3.Sinusoidal voltages, frequency 20 - 26 kHz, with a grounded starting aid plane.
4.Ballasts which meet the Rh/Rc preheat requirements are not required to meet the limit on

m
maximum voltage across the lamp during preheat period.

co
Starting Aid Plane:
Maximum distance ………………………………………… 1.25 inches (32 mm)

p.
Operation:
ou
Cathode heating requirements during running and dimming conditions:
In an operating lamp at least part of the emissive material has to be kept at a sufficiently high
gr

temperature for good lamp performance. Above a certain limiting value the discharge current
itself can take care of this. Below this limit value, additional electrode current has to be applied.
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See diagram.
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Lamp
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It
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Id = Discharge Current
Id
Ih = Heating Current
I t = Id + Ih

Ih Cathode

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Id (Note 5) Ih (Note 6) It (Note 7)

Nominal operation 350-595 mA <490 mA 350<1<630 mA
Dimming operation 35-350 mA <490 mA 385<1<630 mA

Notes:
5. Discharge currents < 350 mA require additional electrode heating (Ih). Operation in this
lamp current range may not provide ANSI specified ballast factors. Discharge currents
> 595 mA will have a negative effect on lamp life.
6. Heating currents >490 mA will cause accelerated end blackening.

m
7. It is the highest current measured through any one lead to the electrode. It has a
maximum value to avoid local overheating of the electrodes. For Id < 350 mA, when

co
extra electrode heating is applied, the minimum electrode heating is covered by the
lower limit set to lt.

p.
ou
Deep Dimming:
Dimming with electronic ballasts at an td < 35 mA is not yet specified.
n gr

Current Crest Factor:

su

Current Crest Factor <1.70

i
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66 watt, 72-inch T8, 0.4 A

HF Rapid-Start Fluorescent Lamp
Lamp Description:

Lamp abbreviation ………………… 66W/72T8/HO

Nominal Wattage…………………… 66 watts
Nominal overall length……………… 72 inches (1800 mm)
Bulb designation…………………… T8 (T25)
Nominal diameter ………………… 1 inch (25.4mm)
Base type…………………………… RI7d (T8) Recessed double contact
Circuit application …………….…… HF Rapid start, Preheat start, or Programmed Start

m
Dimensional characteristics: (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
C (End of opposite base bosses) ………………… 69.72 69.91 1770.9 1775.7

p.
D (Bulb, outside diameter) ………………………… 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8
Electrical characteristics
ou
Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)
HF (20-26kHz) (Note 1)
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Arc wattage (W) ………………………………………… 64.0

Approximate cathode wattage
n

(With 3.6V on each cathode) (W) ………………… 2.0

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Total wattage (W) ……………………………………… 66.0

Voltage (V) ……………………………………………… 161.0
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Current (A) ……………………………………………… 0.400

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Reference ballast characteristics (20 - 26 kHz) (Note 1)

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Rated input voltage (V) ……………………………….. 350

Impedance (Ohms) ……………………………………. 468
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Reference Current (A.) ………………………………… 0.400

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Cathode Characteristics:
Hot resistance at test current (Ohms) ………………………. 9.5 ± 1.9
Test current (A) (Note 2) ……………………………………... 0.390
Notes:
1. The above frequency has been chosen for ease of reproducing test results and is not
intended to imply the correct frequency range for practical applications.
2. The average value of the resistance ratio, Rh/Rc, of the coils of 10 cathodes shall be within
4.75 ± 0.5, where Rh is the resistance of the cathode when heated with the test current as
specified and Rc is the resistance of the cold cathode, both excluding leadwire resistance.

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Information for high frequency ballast design: (where applicable, conditions of

clause 12 apply)
Starting:
It is recognized that more than one type of circuit can properly start and operate this
lamp type. These limits shall be met at any primary voltage between 90% and 110% of
rated voltage and will provide reliable starting.
Cathode heating requirements in terms of Rh/Rc:

m
The value of the Rh/Rc ratio immediately prior to lamp starting shall be not less than 4.25 nor
greater than 6.5. This is a dynamic value and must be attained by each cathode at the

co
beginning of the transition from glow to operating current. Minimum preheat time must be
greater than 400 ms.

p.
Cathode heating requirements in terms of cathode voltage: ou
Time to emission (te) Constant Cathode Voltage
Min Max
0.5 Sec …………………………………………… 5.1 V 8.0 V
gr

1.0 Sec …………………………………………… 4.3 V 7.0 V

1.5 Sec …………………………………………… 3.8 V 6.5 V
n
su

(See drawing for times other than those specified)

Constant Cathode Voltage (V)

i
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9
w

8
w

7
w

3
0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Time (Sec.)

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Voltage between lamp terminals: (Notes 3 and 4)

Time at Temperature Open circuit voltage across lamp (V)
t < te ……………………………………………………… Max. (rms) 200
t > te 50°F (+10°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 380
t > te 0°F (-18°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 530

m
t > te -20°F (-29°C) ………………………………… Min. (rms) 610

co
Notes:
3.Sinusoidal voltages, frequency 20 - 26 kHz, with a grounded starting aid plane.

p.
4.Ballasts which meet the Rh/Rc preheat requirements are not required to meet the limit on
maximum voltage across the lamp during preheat period.
ou
Starting Aid Plane:
Maximum distance ………………………………………… 1.25 inches (32 mm)
n gr

Operation:
Cathode heating requirements during running and dimming conditions:
su

In an operating lamp at least part of the emissive material has to be kept at a sufficiently high
temperature for good lamp performance. Above a certain limiting value the discharge current
i

itself can take care of this. Below this limit value, additional electrode current has to be applied.
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See diagram.
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Lamp

It

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Id = Discharge Current
Id

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Ih = Heating Current
I t = Id + Ih

p.
Ih Cathode
ou
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Id (Note 5) Ih (Note 6) It (Note 7)

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Nominal operation 350-595 mA <490 mA 350<1<630 mA

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Dimming operation 35-350 mA <490 mA 385<1<630 mA

i

Notes:
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5. Discharge currents < 350 mA require additional electrode heating (Ih). Operation in this
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lamp current range may not provide ANSI specified ballast factors. Discharge currents
> 595 mA will have a negative effect on lamp life.
w

6. Heating currents >490 mA will cause accelerated end blackening.

w

7. It is the highest current measured through any one lead to the electrode. It has a
maximum value to avoid local overheating of the electrodes. For Id < 350 mA, when
extra electrode heating is applied, the minimum electrode heating is covered by the
lower limit set to lt.
Deep Dimming:
Dimming with electronic ballasts at an td < 35 mA is not yet specified.
Current Crest Factor:
Current Crest Factor <1.70

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59-Watt, 96-Inch T8 Single Pin

Instant Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 59W/96T8/HF/IS

Nominal wattage 59 watts
Nominal overall length 96 inches (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base Fa8, Single Pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) ou 93.10 93.30 2364.7 2369.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 93.42 93.65 2372.9 2378.7
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 93.73 94.00 2381.0 2387.8
D (Bulb, outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage(W) 60.1
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Voltage (V) 270.3

Current (A) 0.262
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Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 625
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Reference current (A) 0.260

Impedance (ohms) 1960

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Instant Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)
This lamp type is rated at 60 Hz reference setting but is mainly used on high frequency
electronic ballasts.
Lamp starting requirements
The following values are for 50°F (10°C) and above. The requirements shall be met at any
primary voltage between 90% and 110% of ballast’s rated input voltage.
Instant start operation
Voltage between lamp terminals, V rms minimum 625 (note 1)
Maximum starting time, msec 100

m
Note 1: A higher open circuit voltage must be provided if necessary to meet the starting time

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requirement. The maximum start time must not be exceeded.
Current crest factor, max 1.7

p.
Ground plane spacing
ou
The requirements of 13.2 apply. However, a spacing of up to 0.75 in (19 mm) is allowed if the
ground plane is at least 2 in (51 mm) wide.
gr

Information for high frequency ballast design

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This lamp type is rated for use on 60 Hz magnetic ballasts but is widely used on high frequency
su

electronic ballasts.
Typical lamp electrical characteristics without coil heat will be as follows when the lamp is operated
i

at 25 kHz with a resistive reference ballast which is adjusted to provide approximately the same
.L

light output as a 60 Hz reference ballast

w

Lamp current (A) 0.213

Lamp voltage (V) 272
w

Lamp wattage (W) 57

w

Minimum lamp current without coil heat at rated input voltage is 0.155A
Maximum lamp high frequency current crest factor 1.7
Starting requirements
The following values are for 50°F (10°C) and above. The requirements shall be met at any primary
voltage between 90% and 110% of ballast’s rated input voltage.
Instant start operation
Voltage, Vrms minimum 625 (Note 1)
Maximum starting time, msec 100
Note 1: A higher open circuit voltage must be provided if necessary to meet the starting time
requirement. The maximum start time must not be exceeded.
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4-Watt, 6-Inch T5,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 4W/6T5/PH

Nominal wattage 4 watts
Nominal overall length 6 in (150 mm)
Bulb designation T5 (T16)
Base G5, Miniature bipin

m
Circuit application Preheat start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 5.35 - 135.9
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 5.53 5.63 140.5 143.0
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 5.91 - 150.1
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.53 0.63 13.5 16.0

n
su

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
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Wattage (W) 4.5

Voltage (V) 29
w

Current (A) 0.170

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

Reference current (A) 0.160
Impedance (ohms) 650

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0V)
Objective (ohms) 70

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current

m
min (A) 0.16
max (A) 0.25

co
Preheat time (at 0.22 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.5

p.
For starterless circuits (rapid start)
Single Ballasts for
ou
lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note)
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 120

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 165
n

Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400
su

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

Starting capacitor size
i
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min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008

max (μF) at 60 Hz) 0.06
w

NOTE - These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
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Cathode heat requirements

w

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0

Voltage during operation Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 5.4 -
at rated primary (V) 6.0 8.0
at 110% primary (V) - 8.8
Dummy load resistor 70 ± 1.0 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.5 -
at rated primary (V) 7.2 8.4
at 110% primary (V) - 9.2

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6-Watt, 9-Inch T5,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 6W/9T5/PH

Nominal wattage 6 watts
Nominal overall length 9 in (225 mm)
Bulb designation T5 (T16)
Base G5, Miniature bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) 8.35 - 212.1
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 8.53 8.63 216.7 219.2
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 8.91 - 226.3
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.53 0.63 13.5 16.0
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 6.0
i
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Voltage (V) 42
Current (A) 0.160
w

Reference ballast characteristics

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Rated input voltage (V) 118

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Reference current (A) 0.160

Impedance (ohms) 650

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 70

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.16

m
max (A) 0.25
Preheat time (at 0.22 A preheat current)

co
min (seconds) 0.5

For starterless circuits (rapid start)

p.
Single Ballasts for
lamp two lamps
ou
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 130
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 180

Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid
n

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
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Starting capacitor size

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008
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max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06

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NOTE - These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
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Cathode heat requirements

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0
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Voltage during operation Min Max

at 90% primary (V) 5.4 -
at rated primary (V) 6.0 8.0
at 110% primary (V) - 8.8
Dummy load resistor 70 ± 1.0 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.5 -
at rated primary (V) 7.2 8.4
at 110 % primary (V) - 9.2

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8-Watt, 12-Inch T5,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 8W/12T5/PH

Nominal wattage 8 watts
Nominal overall length 12 in (300 mm)
Bulb designation T5 (T16)
Base G5, Miniature bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 11.35 - 288.3
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) ou 11.53 11.63 292.9 295.4
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 11.91 - 302.5
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.53 0.63 13.5 16.0
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage (W) 7.2

Voltage (V) 57
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Current (A) 0.145

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.160

Impedance (ohms) 650
w

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 70

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.16

m
max (A) 0.25
Preheat time (at 0.22 A preheat current)

co
min (seconds) 0.5

p.
For starterless circuits (rapid start)
ou Single Ballasts for
lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 140
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 190

Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid
n

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 400 400

su

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

Starting capacitor size
min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008
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max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06

w

NOTE - These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
w

Cathode heat requirements

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0
w

Voltage during operation Min Max

at 90 primary (V) 5.4 -
at rated primary (V) 6.0 8.0
at 110% primary (V) - 8.8
Dummy load resistor 70 ± 1.0 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.5 -
at rated primary (V) 7.2 8.4
at 110% primary (V) - 9.2

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8-Watt, 12-Inch T5,

Preheat-Start Bactericidal Lamp

Lamp description
Lamp abbreviation 8W/12T5/PH-B
Nominal wattage 8 watts
Nominal overall length 12 in (300 mm)
Bulb designation T5 (T16)
Base G5, Miniature bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 11.35 - 288.3

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 11.53 11.63 292.9 295.4
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) ou 11.91 - 302.5
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.53 0.63 13.5 16.0
gr

Electrical characteristics
Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)
n

Wattage (W) 7.2

su

Voltage (V) 57
Current (A) 0.145
i
.L

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.160

Impedance (ohms) 650
w
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Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 70

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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current

m
min (A) 0.16
max (A) 0.25

co
Preheat time (at 0.22 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.5

p.
ou
n gr
i su
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13-Watt, 21-Inch T5,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 13W/21T5/PH

Nominal wattage 13 watts
Nominal overall length 21 in (525 mm)
Bulb designation T5 (T16)
Base G5, Miniature bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) ou - 20.35 - 516.9
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 20.53 20.63 521.5 524.0
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 20.91 - 531.1
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.53 0.63 13.5 16.0
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage (W) 13
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Voltage (V) 94
Current (A) 0.165
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Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 236
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Reference current (A) 0.165

Impedance (ohms) 1200

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 70

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 180
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 400
Preheat current

m
min (A) 0.18
max (A) 0.27

co
Preheat time (at 0.22 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.5

p.
ou
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 14W/15T8/PH

Nominal wattage 14 watts
Nominal overall length 15 in (378 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 14.22 - 361.2
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 14.40 14.50 365.8 368.3
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 14.67 14.78 372.6 375.4
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 14.5
i
.L

Voltage (V) 45
Current (A) 0.365
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

w

Reference current (A) 0.390

Impedance (ohms) 275

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 26

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65

m
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

co
For starterless circuits (rapid start)

p.
Single Ballasts for
ou lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 157
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 220
gr

Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (see note 2)

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325
n

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

su

Starting capacitor size

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008
i

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06

.L

NOTES
w

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
w

Cathode heat requirements

w

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0

Voltage during operation Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 4.0 -
at rated primary (V) - 8.5
at 100% primary (V) - 9.5
Dummy load resistor 26 ± 0.25 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.8 -
at rated primary (V) - 9.01
at 100% primary (V) - 10.01
1) This voltage may be exceeded provided that at 110% primary the current through a 14 ohm resistor
does not exceed 0.750 amperes.

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14-Watt, 15-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 14W/15T12/PH

Nominal wattage 14 watts
Nominal overall length 15 in (378 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 14.22 - 361.2
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 14.40 14.50 365.8 368.3
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 14.67 14.78 372.6 375.4
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 14.0
i
.L

Voltage (V) 40
Current (A) 0.380
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

w

Reference current (A) 0.390

Impedance (ohms) 275

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 29

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)

m
min (seconds) 0.75

co
For starterless circuits (rapid start)
Single Ballasts for

p.
Lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note 1) ou
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 157
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 220
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (see note 2)
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 280 280

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
n

Starting capacitor size

su

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06
i
.L

NOTES
1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
w

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
w

Cathode heat requirements

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0
w

Voltage during operation Min Max

at 90% primary (V) 4.0 -
at rated primary (V) - 8.5
at 100% primary (V) - 9.5
Dummy load resistor 29 ± 0.3 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.8 -
at rated primary (V) - 9.01
at 100% primary (V) - 10.01
1) This voltage may be exceeded provided that at 110% primary the current through a 14 ohm resistor
does not exceed 0.750 amperes.

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15-Watt, 18-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 15W/18T8/PH

Nominal wattage 15 watts
Nominal overall length 18 in (450 mm)
Bulb Designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Preheat start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 17.22 - 437.4
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 17.40 17.50 442.0 444.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 17.67 17.78 448.8 451.6
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

n
su

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage(W) 15.0
Voltage (V) 55
w

Current (A) 0.305

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

Reference current (A) 0.300
Impedance (ohms) 305

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 26

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)

m
min (seconds) 0.75

co
For starterless circuits (rapid-start)
Single Ballasts for

p.
lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note 1) ou
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 157
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 220
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (see note 2)
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 325 325

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
n

Starting capacitor size

su

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06
i

NOTES
.L

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
w

2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
w

Cathode heat requirements

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0
w

Voltage during operation Min Max

at 90% primary (V) 4.0 -
at rated primary (V) - 8.5
at 100% primary (V) - 9.5
Dummy load resistor 26 ± 0.25 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.8 -
at rated primary (V) - 9.01
at 100% primary (V) - 10.01
1) This voltage may be exceeded provided that at 110% primary the current through a 14 ohm resistor
does not exceed 0.750 amperes.

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15-Watt, 18-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Bactericidal Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 15W/18T8/PH-B

Nominal wattage 15 watts
Nominal overall length 18 in (450 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 17.22 - 437.4

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 17.40 17.50 442.0 444.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 17.67 17.78 448.8 451.6
ou
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage (W) 15.0

Voltage (V) 55
i

Current (A) 0.305

.L
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.300

Impedance (ohms) 305
w

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 26

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 106

m
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current

co
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)

p.
min (seconds) ou 0.75
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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15-Watt, 18-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 15W/18T12/PH

Nominal wattage 15 watts
Nominal overall length 18 in (450 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 17.22 - 437.3
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 17.40 17.50 442.0 444.5
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 17.67 17.78 448.8 451.6
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 14.5
i

Voltage (V) 47
.L

Current (A) 0.325

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

Reference current (A) 0.300
w

Impedance (ohms) 305

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 29

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65

m
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

co
For starterless circuits (rapid start)
Single Ballasts for

p.
lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note 1)
ou
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 157
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 220
Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (see note 2)
gr

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 280 280

Wavescape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0
n

Starting capacitor size

su

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06
i
.L

NOTES
1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
w

2 These values are for crest f actors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
w

Cathode heat requirements

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0
w

Voltage during operation Min Max

at 90% primary (V) 4.0 -
at rated primary (V) - 8.5
at 100% primary (V) - 9.5
Dummy load resistor 29 ± 0.3 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.8 -
at rated primary (V) - 9.01
at 100% primary (V) - 10.01
1) This voltage may be exceeded provided that at 110% primary the current through a
14-ohm resistor does not exceed 0.750 amperes.

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18-Watt, 24-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 18W/24T8/PH

Nominal wattage 18 watts
Nominal overall length 24 in (600 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Preheat start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min
ou Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 23.22 - 589.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 23.40 23.50 594.4 596.9
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 23.67 23.78 601.2 604.0
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

n
su

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 17.5

Voltage (V) 55
w

Current (A) 0.385

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

Reference current (A) 0.380
Impedance (ohms) 240

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210

m
Preheat current at 90 - 110% primary voltage
min (A) 0.35

co
max (A) 0.80
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

p.
For this lamp, a grounded metal starting aid is required.
ou
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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18-Watt, 26-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 18W/26T8/PH

Nominal wattage 18 watts
Nominal overall length 26 in (650 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 25.22 - 640.6

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 25.40 25.50 645.2 647.7
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 25.67 25.78 652.0 654.8
ou
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage (W) 18.0

Voltage (V) 56
i
.L

Current (A) 0.380

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.380

w

Impedance (ohms) 240

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210

m
Preheat current at 90 – 110% primary voltage
min (A) 0.35

co
max (A) 0.80
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)

p.
min (seconds) 0.75
ou
For this lamp, a grounded metal starting aid is required.
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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19-Watt, 28-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 19W/28T8/PH

Nominal wattage 19 watts
Nominal overall length 28 in (700 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 27.22 - 691.4
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 27.40 27.50 696.0 698.5
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 27.67 27.78 702.8 705.6
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 19.0
i
.L

Voltage (V) 62
Current (A) 0.355
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

w

Reference current (A) 0.380

Impedance (ohms) 240

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current at 90 - 110% primary voltage

m
min (A) 0.35
max (A) 0.80

co
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

p.
For this lamp, a grounded metal starting aid is required.
ou
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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19-Watt, 30-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 19W/30T8/PH

Nominal wattage 19 watts
Nominal overall length 30 in (750 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) ou - 29.22 - 742.2
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 29.40 29.50 746.8 749.3
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 29.67 29.78 753.6 756.4
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage (W) 19.0

.L

Voltage (V) 66
Current (A) 0.345
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.380

Impedance (ohms) 240

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210

m
Preheat current at 90 – 110% primary voltage
min (A) 0.35

co
max (A) 0.80
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)

p.
min (seconds) 0.75
ou
For this lamp, a grounded metal starting aid is required.
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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20-Watt, 24-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 20W/24T12/PH

Nominal wattage 20 watts
Nominal overall length 24 in (600 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Preheat start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 23.22 - 589.8
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 23.40 23.50 594.4 596.9
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 23.67 23.78 601.2 604.0
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

n
su

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 20.5

Voltage (V) 57
w

Current (A) 0.380

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 118

Reference current (A) 0.380
Impedance (ohms) 240

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance
Resistance (at 8.0 V)
Objective (ohms) 29

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Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current
min (A) 0.44
max (A) 0.65

m
Preheat time (at 0.55 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

co
For starterless circuits (rapid start)

p.
Single Ballasts for
ou Lamp two lamps
Voltage between lamp terminals (see note 1)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 105 157
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) max 145 220
gr

Voltage lamp terminal to starting aid (see note 2)

at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) min 280 280
n

Waveshape of starting voltage crest factor, max 2.0 2.0

su

Starting capacitor size

min (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.008
i

max (μF) (at 60 Hz) 0.06

.L

NOTES
w

1 These values are for lead circuits only. For lag circuits, add 3%.
2 These values are for crest factors of 1.55 to 2.0. Add 10% for crest factors less than 1.55.
w

Cathode heat requirements

w

Voltage, nominal (V) 8.0

Voltage during operation Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 4.0 -
at rated primary (V) - 8.5
at 100% primary (V) - 9.5
Dummy load resistor 29 ± 0.3 ohms
Voltage across dummy load Min Max
at 90% primary (V) 6.8 -
at rated primary (V) - 9.01
at 100% primary (V) - 10.01
1) This voltage may be exceeded provided that at 110% primary the current through a 14 ohm
resistor does not exceed 0.750 amperes.

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25-Watt, 28-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/28T12/PH

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 28 in (700 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

m
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

co
A (Base face to base face) - 27.22 - 691.4
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 27.40 27.50 696.0 698.5

p.
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 27.67 27.78 702.8 705.6
D (Bulb outside diameter) ou 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

n

Wattage (W) 25.0

su

Voltage (V) 63
Current (A) 0.460
i
.L

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.460

w

Impedance (ohms) 190

w

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210
Preheat current at 90 – 110% primary voltage
min (A) 0.41

m
max (A) 0.95
Preheat time (at 0.60 A preheat current)

co
min (seconds) 0.75

p.
ou
n gr
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w
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w

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25-Watt, 33-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/33T12/PH

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 33 in (825 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 32.22 - 818.4

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 32.40 32.50 823.0 825.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 32.67 32.78 829.8 832.6
ou
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage (W) 25.5

Voltage (V) 61
i

Current (A) 0.460

.L
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 118
w

Reference current (A) 0.460

Impedance (ohms) 190
w

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 108
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 210

m
Preheat current at 90 - 110% primary voltage
min (A) 0.41

co
max (A) 0.95
Preheat time (at 0.60 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 0.75

p.
ou
n gr
i su
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w
w
w

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30-Watt, 36-Inch T8,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 30W/36T8/PH

Nominal wattage 30 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in (900 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, Medium bipin

m
Circuit application Preheat start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 35.22 - 894.6
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 35.40 35.50 899.2 901.7
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 35.67 35.78 906.0 908.8
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9

n
su

Electrical characteristics

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 30.5

Voltage (V) 99
w

Current (A) 0.355

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 236

Reference current (A) 0.350
Impedance (ohms) 548

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Preheat-Start Bactericidal Lamp
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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 176
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 375
Preheat current

m
min (A) 0.40
max (A) 0.65

co
Preheat time (at 0.53 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 1.0

p.
ou
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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Preheat-Start Bactericidal Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 30W/36T8/PH-B

Nominal wattage 30 watts
Nominal overall length 36 in (900 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base G13, medium bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 35.22 - 894.6
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 35.40 35.50 899.2 901.7
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) 35.67 35.78 906.0 908.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 23.9 27.9
gr

Electrical characteristics
n
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 30.5
i

Voltage (V) 99
.L

Current (A) 0.355

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 236

Reference current (A) 0.350
w

Impedance (ohms) 548

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 176
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 375
Preheat current

m
min (A) 0.40
max (A) 0.65

co
Preheat time (at 0.53 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 1.0

p.
ou
n gr
i su
.L
w
w
w

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90-Watt, 60-Inch T12,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 90W/60T12/PH

Nominal wattage 90 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G20, Mogul bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) ou - 58.30 - 1480.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 58.72 58.93 1491.5 1496.8
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 59.56 - 1512.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i

Wattage (W) 90
.L

Voltage (V) 65
Current (A) 1.5
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 150
w

Reference current (A) 1.50

Impedance (ohms) 78.5

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Single Ballasts for
lamp two lamps

m
Voltage between lamp terminals
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 132 (see note)

co
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 350 450
Preheat current

p.
min (A) 1.45
max (A) ou 2.20
Preheat time (at 1.80 A preheat current)
min (seconds) 2.0
gr

NOTE - These lamps, when operated two in series are suitable for operation at voltages provided by
the usual 265-277 V power sources (nominal 480 V, 3 phase, 4 wire system) in conjunction
n

with series-type ballasts.

i su
.L
w
w
w

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90-Watt, 60-Inch T17,

Preheat-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 90W/60T17/PH

Nominal wattage 90 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation. T17 (T54)
Base G20, Mogul bipin
Circuit application Preheat start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 58.30 - 1480.8

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) ou 58.72 58.93 1491.5 1496.8
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin) - 59.56 - 1512.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 2.00 2.19 50.8 55.6
gr

Electrical characteristics
n
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 90
Voltage (V) 65
i
.L

Current (A) 1.5

w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 150

Reference current (A) 1.50
w

Impedance (ohms) 78.5

Cathode characteristics
Type High resistance

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Lamp starting requirements

For preheat (switch) start circuits

Ballasts for
Single two lamps
lamp in series
Voltage between lamp terminals

m
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 132 (see note)
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vpeak) max 350 450

co
Preheat current
min (A) 1.45

p.
max (A) 2.20
Preheat time (at 1.80 A preheat current) ou
min (seconds) 2.0
gr

NOTE - These lamps, when operated two in series are suitable for operation at voltages provided by the
usual 265-277V power sources (nominal 480V, 3 phase, 4 wire system) in conjunction with
n

series-type Ballast.
i su
.L
w
w
w

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40-Watt, 48-Inch T12, Medium Bipin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/48T12/IS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G13, Medium bipin
Circuit application Instant start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 47.22 - 1199.4

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 47.40 47.50 1204.1 1206.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 47.67 47.78 1210.8 1213.6
ou
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

Wattage (W) 40.5

Voltage (V) 104
i
.L

Current (A) 0.425

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 430
w

Reference current (A) 0.425

Impedance (ohms) 930
w

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 385

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40-Watt, 60-Inch T12, Mogul Bipin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/60T12/IS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base G20, Mogul bipin
Circuit Application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) - 58.30 - 1480.8
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 58.72 58.93 1491.5 1496.8
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 59.34 59.56 1507.2 1512.8
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

n

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 42
Voltage (V) 107
w

Current (A) 0.425

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 430
w

Reference current (A) 0.425

Impedance (ohms) 930

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 385

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40-Watt, 60-Inch T17, Mogul Bipin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/60T17/IS

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 60 in (1500 mm)
Bulb designation T17 (T54)
Base G20, Mogul bipin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) - 58.30 - 1480.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 58.72 58.93 1491.5 1496.8
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 59.34 59.56 1507.2 1512.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 2.00 2.19 50.8 55.5
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 42
i
.L

Voltage (V) 107

Current (A) 0.425
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 430

Reference current (A) 0.425
w

Impedance (ohms) 930

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 385

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40-Watt, 48-Inch T12, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 40W/48T12/SP

Nominal wattage 40 watts
Nominal overall length 48 in (1200 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) 45.10 45.30 1143.0 1150.6
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 45.42 45.65 1153.7 1159.5
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 45.74 46.00 1161.8 1168.4
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

n

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 39
Voltage (V) 100
w

Current (A) 0.425

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 430
w

Reference current (A) 0.425

Impedance (ohms) 930

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 385

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57-Watt, 72-Inch T12, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 57W/72T12/SP

Nominal wattage 57 watts
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

p.
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) 69.10 69.30 1755.1 1760.2
ou
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 69.42 69.65 1763.2 1769.1
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 69.74 70.00 1771.4 1778.0
gr

D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4

n

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

i
.L

Wattage (W) 57
Voltage (V) 149
w

Current (A) 0.425

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 525
w

Reference current (A) 0.425

Impedance (ohms) 1100

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 475

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60-Watt, 96-Inch T12, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 60W/96T12/SP

Nominal wattage 60 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) 93.10 93.30 2364.7 2369.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 93.42 93.65 2372.9 2378.7
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 93.74 94.00 2381.0 2387.6
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 60.5
i
.L

Voltage (V) 157

Current (A) 0.440
w

Reference ballast characteristics

w

Rated input voltage (V) 625

Reference current (A) 0.425
w

Impedance (ohms) 1280

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 565
Lamp current crest factor 2.00 max

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75-Watt, 96-Inch T12, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

This standard data sheet is compatible with IEC 60081.

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 75W/96T12/SP

Nominal wattage 75 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T12 (T38)
Base Fa8, single pin

m
Circuit application Instant start

co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

p.
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
ou
A (Base face to base face) 93.10 93.30 2364.7 2369.8
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 93.42 93.65 2372.9 2378.7
gr

C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 93.74 94.00 2381.0 2387.6
D (Bulb outside diameter) 1.41 1.59 35.8 40.4
n
su

Electrical characteristics
i
.L

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

Wattage (W) 75
w

Voltage (V) 197

Current (A) 0.425
w
w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 625
Reference current (A) 0.425
Impedance (ohms) 1280

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 565

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25-Watt, 42-Inch T6, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 25W/42T6/SP

Nominal wattage 25 watts
Nominal overall length 42 in (1050 mm)
Bulb designation T6 (T19)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
co
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max

p.
A (Base face to base face) 39.10 39.30 993.1 998.2
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 39.42 39.65 1001.3 1007.1
ou
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 9.74 40.00 1009.4 1016.0
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.69 0.81 17.5 20.6
n gr

Electrical characteristics
su

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

@.120 A @.200 A @.300 A
i
.L

Wattage (W) 17.8 25.5 32.5

Voltage (V) 174 150 133
w

Current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 450 450 450
w

Reference current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

Impedance (ohms) 3200 1960 1350

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 405

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38-Watt, 64-Inch T6, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 38W/64T6/SP

Nominal wattage 38 watts
Nominal overall length 64 in (1600 mm)
Bulb designation T6 (T19)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) 61.10 61.30 1551.9 1557.0
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 61.42 61.65 1560.1 1565.9

p.
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 61.74 62.00 1568.2 1574.8
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.69 0.81 17.5 20.6
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

@.120 A @.200 A @.300 A

Wattage (W) 26.8 38.5 50.0
Voltage (V) 267 233 201
i
.L

Current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 600 600 600
w

Reference current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

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Impedance (ohms) 4180 2560 1740

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 540

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38-Watt, 72-Inch T8, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 38W/72T8/SP

Nominal wattage 38 watts
Nominal overall length 72 in (1800 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) 69.10 69.30 1755.1 1760.2
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 69.42 69.65 1763.7 1769.1

p.
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 69.74 70.00 1771.4 1778.0
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

su

@.120 A @.200A @.300 A

Wattage (W) 25.0 38.0 50.0
Voltage (V) 245 220 195
i
.L

Current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 600 600 600
w

Reference current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

w

Impedance (ohms) 4180 2560 1740

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 540

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51-Watt, 96-Inch T8, Single Pin,

Instant-Start Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 51W/96T8/SP

Nominal wattage 51 watts
Nominal overall length 96 in (2400 mm)
Bulb designation T8 (T25)
Base Fa8, single pin
Circuit application Instant start

m
Dimensional characteristics (definitions of Part II apply)

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A (Base face to base face) 93.10 93.30 2364.7 2369.8

p.
B (Base face to end of opposite base pin) 93.42 93.65 2372.9 2378.7
C (End of base pin to end of opposite pin end) 93.74 94.00 2381.0 2387.6
ou
D (Bulb outside diameter) 0.94 1.10 24.0 27.8
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics (conditions of clause 11 apply)

@.120A @.200A @.300A
su

Wattage (W) 33.5 51.0 67.0

Voltage (V) 325 295 263
i
.L

Current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

w

Reference ballast characteristics

Rated input voltage (V) 750 750 750
w

Reference current (A) 0.120 0.200 0.300

Impedance (ohms) 5100 3150 2150
w

Information for ballast design (conditions of clause 12 apply)

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage
at 50°F (10°C) and above, (Vrms) min 675

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25-Millimeter, 45-Inch, Cold-Cathode

Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 45T8/CAP/CC

Nominal overall length 45 in (1125 mm)
Bulb 25 mm (1.00 in)
Base type Cap
Diameter of cap 0.69 in (17.5 mm)

m
Dimensional characteristics
Inches Millimeters

co
Min Max Min Max
Lamp length from ends of opposite base caps 44.88 45.13 1140.0 1146.3
Bulb diameter 0.95 1.04 24.1 26.4

p.
Length of cap ou 0.94 1.00 23.9 25.4

Electrical characteristics
gr

Lamp operating characteristics

n

Low High
su

pressure pressure
Wattage (W) 26 28
Voltage (V) 250 270
i
.L

Current (A) 0.120 0.120

w

The preceding lamp operating characteristics are based on operation in a cold-cathode type
circuit at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a 60-Hz sinusoidal power supply.
w
w

Information for ballast design

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage (see note) 450 V

NOTE - Ballast open-circuit voltage at rated line voltage.

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25-Millimeter, 69-Inch, Cold-Cathode

Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 69T8/CAP/CC

Nominal overall length 69 in (1725 mm)
Bulb 25 mm (1.00 in)
Base type Cap
Diameter of cap 0.69 in (17.5 mm)

m
Dimensional characteristics

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
Lamp length from ends of opposite base caps 68.88 69.13 1749.6 1755.9

p.
Bulb diameter 0.95 1.04 24.1 26.4
Length of cap 0.94 1.00 23.9 25.4
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics

Low High
su

pressure pressure
Wattage (W) 34 37
i
.L

Voltage (V) 330 350

Current (A) 0.120 0.120
w

The preceding lamp operating characteristics are based on operation in a cold-cathode type circuit
w

at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a 60-Hz sinusoidal power supply.

w

Information for ballast design

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage (see note) 600 V 750 V

NOTE - Ballast open-circuit voltage at rated line voltage.

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25-Millimeter, 93-Inch, Cold-Cathode

Fluorescent Lamp

Lamp description

Lamp abbreviation 93T8/CAP/CC

Nominal overall length 93 in (2325 mm)
Bulb 25 mm (1.00 in)
Base type Cap
Diameter of cap 0.69 in (17.5 mm)

m
Dimensional characteristics

co
Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
Lamp length from ends of opposite base caps 92.88 93.13 2359.2 2365.5

p.
Bulb diameter 0.95 1.04 24.1 26.4
Length of cap 0.94 1.00 23.9 25.4
ou
gr

Electrical characteristics
n

Lamp operating characteristics

su

Low High
pressure pressure
Wattage (W) 42 46
i
.L

Voltage (V) 420 450

Current (A) 0.120 0.120
w

The preceding lamp operating characteristics are based on operation in a cold-cathode type circuit
w

at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F) with a 60-Hz sinusoidal power supply.

w

Information for ballast design

Lamp starting requirements

Voltage (see note) 750 V 835 V

NOTE - Ballast open-circuit voltage at rated line voltage.

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