Part Number
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NIIN:
Item Name:
BALLAST , LAMP
Definition:
AN ITEM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH FLUORESCENT OR MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS AND STARTERS TO PROVIDE A HIGH STARTING VOLTAGE FOR STRIKING THE ARC AND TO STABILIZE THE OPERATING IMPEDANCE OF THE CIRCUIT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATING CURRENT AT A STEADY VALUE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 98775 | PHILIPS LIGHTING ELECTRONICS COMPANY |
Federal Supply Class
Title
BALLASTS, LAMPHOLDERS, AND START
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Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ARQF | STARTING CHARACTERISTIC | PREHEAT |
| AEWS | LAMP WATTAGE RATING IN WATTS | 150.0 |
| AMSE | VOLTAGE RATING | 120.0 VOLTS NOMINAL |
| ARGL | POWER FACTOR CHARACTERISTIC | HIGH |
| CWAD | LAMP TYPE ACCOMMODATED | ENERGY EFFICIENT |
| ARQG | STARTER | REQUIRED |
| ADJH | MOUNTING METHOD | BRACKET |
| AMPS | CURRENT RATING IN AMPS | 1.450 OR 1.250 OR 1.650 OR 3.000 |
| ARQH | TERMINAL LOCATION AND QUANTITY | 5 ONE END AND 3 OTHER END |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | USED W/ANSI S55 HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS; FURNISHED W/CORE,COIL BALLAST,AND CAPACITOR; ACCOMMODATES 208.0,240.0,AND 277.0 VAC |
| ACZB | FREQUENCY RATING | 60.0 HERTZ NOMINAL |
| CSJW | BULB DESIGNATOR | S-55 |
| AARA | TERMINAL QUANTITY | 8 |
| AEUH | LAMP ACCOMMODATION QUANTITY | 1 |
| AARB | TERMINAL TYPE | WIRE LEAD |
| ACDC | CURRENT TYPE | AC |