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ULTim8 High Efficiency

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Starting Methods
There are a number of different methods for
starting fluorescent lamps. T8 T5 lamps, may be
started by more than one method. The following is
a list of the starting methods and which ballast
technologies employ these methods.

• Rapid Start
• Magnetic Electronic
• Instant Start
• Magnetic Electronic
• Programmed Start
• Electronic Only

Instant Start and Programmed Start are the
methods currently used for most lighting
applications.
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Rapid Start

• Rapid Start ballasts provide filament voltage
  (heating) and lamp voltage simultaneously. When
  the lamp filaments reach a temperature that is
  sufficient for ignition with the lamp voltage
  applied, the lamps ignite.
• Glowing of the lamps is visible prior to
  ignition.
• Depending upon the lamp voltage, this may not
  guarantee that the filament is sufficiently
  heated, resulting in poor lamp life.
• Cathode voltage remains after the lamp has
  started consuming approximately 2 Watts per lamp.
  
• It was believed that electronic rapid start
  ballasts would provide longer lamp life than
  instant start ballasts but this has been proved
  to be incorrect.

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Instant Start

• Instant Start ballasts operate without heating
  the filaments. A high voltage is used to ignite
  the lamps. Instant start operation is more
  efficient since there is no additional power
  consumed for heating filaments.
• Single pin instant start (slimline) lamps must be
  instant started.
• Some Bi-pin lamps such as the F32T8 and F54T5HO
  can also be instant started.
• Programmed Start is growing in popularity but
  Instant Start is still by far the largest
  segment.

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Programmed Start

• Programmed Start ballasts A.K.A Programmed Rapid
  Start
• Utilize electronic technology to provide optimal
  starting for lamps to achieve the longest lamp
  life possible.
• Tests have shown lamp life to be extended three
  times as long as traditional rapid start ballasts
  in applications where the lamps are frequently
  cycled on and off.
• Programmed Start ballasts can be used in place of
  rapid start ballasts since they usually wire the
  same way in the fixture, hence the addition of
  Rapid in the name.
• Technology for long lamp life!

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Best Starting Method

• Which Electronic Ballast Starting is Best?
• For the lamp types with a choice of starting
  methods
• Identify the application and expected
  operating/switching cycle
• Expected operating hours between starts
• Is the ballast connected to an occupancy sensor?
• Use Programmed Start to maintain lamp life when
• Ballasts are connected to occupancy sensors
  which will switch frequently
• If the lighting is going to be switched on and
  off frequently
• Typically less than three hours per start
• Use Instant start to maximize energy savings
  when
• Ballasts are going to typically remain on for at
  least three hours between starts

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True Parallel Lamp Operation / Ballast Factors

• What do you mean by true parallel lamp
  operation vs. use of series parallel?
• One of the benefits of ULTim8 ballasts are its
  True Parallel Lamp operation. This means that
  there is independent lamp operation, which
  simplifies troubleshooting. Lamps stay lit if one
  lamp fails. This prevents fixtures from going
  dark and replacing lamps unnecessarily.
• Series In 2L, 3L or 4L applications if one
  lamp goes out, all lamps go out.
• Parallel In 2L, 3L or 4L applications if one
  lamp goes out, all others stay lit.
• Series-Parallel In 4L applications if one
  lamp goes out, 2 of 4 lamps go out.
• Why is .71 Ballast Factor better than .77 Ballast
  Factor?
• Programmed Start ballasts are available with a
  .71 ballast factor while instant start ballasts
  have a .77 ballast factor.
• A lower ballast factor maximizes energy
  efficiency.
• Programmed Start ballasts allow lower ballast
  factor because you can provide the filament heat
  necessary to maintain lamp life.

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T12 vs. T8 Ballasts
Why Upgrade from T12s to T8s?

• T12 Ballasts
• Older technology.
• Majority of T12 lamp production was phased out in
  July 2012.
• Primarily were magnetic ballasts.
• Magnetic T12 ballast production was phased out in
  July of 2010.
• Heavy and large.
• T8 Ballasts
• Higher efficiency than T12 ballasts.
• Electronic design makes them lighter and more
  compact.
• Quieter operation.
• Instant on with no warm-up time.
• Can lower energy costs.

• T12 Lamps will Become Less Available and More
  Expensive
• T12 Ballasts are Inefficient
• Retrofitting to T8s can save up to 40 off your
  current energy costs.
• Most often, the energy savings can pay for the
  cost of the upgrade.
• T12 Magnetic Ballasts Generate Significant
  Amounts of Heat
• Magnetic ballasts lose energy in the form of
  heat, which adds to air conditioning costs.
• Upgrades Improve Lighting Quality
• Improves light output and color quality.
• Eliminates flickering and buzz that T12s can
  cause.
• Makes your building look better/feel newer.
• Leads to increased productivity.

Before T12s installed
After Upgraded to T8s
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ULTim8 Family Universals Offering
Universal offers high efficiency T8 ballasts for
Instant Start and Programmed Start applications.
These ballasts deliver up to 6 additional energy
savings over standard electronic ballasts.
Universals ULTim8 High Efficiency Family
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ULTim8 Family Primary Benefits

• ULTim8 Instant Start Benefits
• Some of the most efficient ballasts in the
  industry for maximum energy savings.
• Available in high efficiency HE normal (.88), EL
  low (.77), and HEH high (1.18) ballast factor
  versions.
• Instant Start technology for continuous
  operation maximizes energy savings for long
  cycle operations.
• True Parallel Lamp operation Independent lamp
  operation simplifies troubleshooting. Lamps stay
  lit if one lamp fails, preventing fixtures from
  going dark and replacing lamps unnecessarily.
• THD lt 10.
• Lamp will auto-restrike as a standard feature
  allowing replacement of lamps without recycling
  power.
• Anti-striation control for better light quality
  when using energy saving lamps.
• Universal input voltage, installer friendly.
• Because these ballasts are CEE and NEMA Premium
  compliant they may qualify for utility
  incentives.
• Backed by 5 year warranty when operated at 75 C
  max case temperature.

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ULTim8 Family Primary Benefits

• ULTim8 Programmed Start Benefits
• Same benefits as Instant Start plus ...
• Available in high efficiency HE normal (.88) and
  EL low (.71) ballast factor versions. Coming soon
  is HEH high (1.18) ballast factor.
• Programmed start models feature a soft start
  technology making them the perfect choice for
  high-cycling applications including those
  involving occupancy sensors.
• Programmed Start ballasts are designed to quickly
  pre-heat lamp cathodes up to their optimum
  starting temperature and ignite the lamps quickly
  (within 700 milliseconds).
• Filament cut out on HE and HEH models for instant
  start level efficiency.
• The quick ignition results in long lamp life
  without the typical long delay during turn-on.
• Smaller B can size (1.0 x 1.5 x 9.5) for the
  two lamp version.
• RoHS compliant.
• Same 5 year warranty as instant start plus 3-year
  warranty for HEH modules when operated at 90 C
  case temperature.

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ULTim8 Family Calculate Energy Savings

• Show your customers a calculation on their energy
  savings, heres how ...
• (Number of watts saved x annual hours of
  operation x energy cost) / (1,000 watts per
  kilowatt) Total savings per fixture
• EXAMPLE Office
• (60 watts saved x 4,000 hours x 0.10 per Kwh) /
  1,000
• 24 saved per fixture annually
• 24 per fixture x 500 fixtures
• 12,000 annual facility savings

ULTim8 ballasts save a typical 6 Watts per
ballast versus standard electronic ballasts with
F32T8 lamps. When combined with new energy
saving lamps, ULTim8 can reduce energy
consumption by 60 watts or more when retrofitting
a 4-Lamp T12 fixture. Consult your customers
recent utility bill to find their local Kwh rate.
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Target Segments
ULTim8 Family Applications

• Commercial / Education / Office / Retail (EL and
  HE)
• For example bathrooms, hallways, stairwells,
  gymnasiums, classrooms, libraries, offices,
  luminaire applications, recessed volumetric
  strips, wraps, fluorescent high bay, etc.
• Note that we have three success stories for this
  segment on our website.
• The energy cost savings are particularly
  appealing to this segment.
• Many systems are optimizing energy efficiency by
  improving lighting output and quality while at
  the same time reducing maintenance of the
  schools lighting systems.
• With parallel lamp operation, students are never
  left in the dark.
• Warehouse / Industrial / Manufacturing (HEH)
• High bay fixtures.
• Light up the aisles for the forklift operator
  when lighting is needed.
• Keep spaces lit when and where needed.

• ULTim8 High Efficiency is perfect for just about
  every application, especially new construction.
• Instant Starts are available in high efficiency
  HE normal (.88), EL low (.77) and HEH high (1.18)
  ballast factor versions.
• Programmed Starts are available in high
  efficiency HE normal (.88), and EL low (.71)
  ballast factor versions. Coming soon is HEH high
  (1.18) ballast factor.
• EL Ballasts Used often when retrofitting
  existing T12 fixtures with T8 lamps to tune down
  lamp output. Application areas include
  stairwells, hallways, bathrooms and other areas
  that are lit partially during the day. They are
  good for using in low light level areas. Change
  light levels with ballast factor.
• HE Ballasts Used often in new construction, the
  high efficiency version of our standard HP
  product. Used for frequently switched
  applications including occupancy sensors and
  daylight harvesting. They are a good solution for
  education, commercial offices and retail.
• HEH Ballasts Used to overdrive lamps. Use these
  for areas with high light output. They are a
  great solution for high bay fixtures, including
  applications for warehouses, and manufacturing.

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ULTim8 Family Quick Cross Reference
Always consult the current spec sheet for
details http//ultballastspecs.unvlt.com/
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