Cut Sheet

Specifiers Reference
Project Type
Model No.
Comments
L2000007
01/10/07 © The Bodine Company
P.O. Box 460 Collierville, TN USA 38027-0460
Sales 800-223-5728 FAX [phone]
Tech. Support 888-263-4638
www.bodine.com
A Division Of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
UL LISTED
Factory or Field Installation
Illumination Time
90 Minutes
Initial Light Output
350 - 450 Lumens
Full Warranty
1 Year (NOT pro-rata)
Dual Input Voltage
120/277 VAC, 60 Hz
AC Input Current
280 mA
AC Input Power Rating
2.5 Watts
Test Switch
Single Pole
Battery
High-Temperature,
Maintenance-Free
Nickel-Cadmium Battery
7- to 10-Year Life Expectancy
Batter Charging Current
280 mA
Recharge Time
24 Hours
Charging Indicator Light
LED
Temperature Rating (Ambient)
0°C to +55°C
(32°F to 131°F)
Dimensions
9.4” x 2.4” x 1.5”
(238 mm x 60 mm x 38 mm)
Mounting Center 8.9” (226 mm)
Weight
2.1 lbs. (.95 kg)
Product Summary
Emergency ballasts can be modified to accommodate
special voltages, frequencies and longer run times.
CSA Certified model also available.
9.4"
2.4"
1.5"
B100
FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLAST
APPLICATION
The B100 fluorescent emergency ballast works in conjunction with an AC ballast to convert new or
existing fluorescent fixtures into emergency lighting. The emergency ballast consists of a high-tem-
perature nickel-cadmium battery, charger and electronic circuitry in one compact red case. The B100
can be used with one 17 - 40 W (2’ - 4’) T8, T10 or T12 fluorescent lamp without an integral starter,
including U-shaped, HO, VHO, circline and energy-saving, or (4-pin) long compact. It is also compat-
ible with most one-, two-, three- and four-lamp electronic, standard, energy-saving and dimming
AC ballasts. If used in an emergency-only fixture, no AC ballast is necessary. The B100 is suitable for
indoor locations. It is not suitable for air handling heated air outlets or wet, damp or hazardous loca-
tions. For information about specific lamp and ballast compatibility, please call the factory.
OPERATION
When AC power fails, the B100 immediately switches to the emergency mode, operating one lamp
at a reduced lumen output for a minimum of 90 minutes. When AC power is restored, the emergency
ballast automatically returns to the charging mode.
INSTALLATION
The B100 does not affect normal fixture operation and may be used with either a switched or
unswitched fixture. If a switched fixture is used, an unswitched hot lead must be connected to the
emergency ballast. The emergency ballast must be fed from the same branch circuit as the AC ballast.
The B100 may be installed inside, on top of or remote from the fixture. The emergency ballast may
be remotely installed up to half the distance the AC ballast manufacturer recommends remoting the
AC ballast from the lamp or up to 50 feet, whichever is less. Installation is not recommended with
fixtures where the ambient temperature may fall below 0°C.
UL and CODE COMPLIANCE
The B100 has been tested by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with the standards set forth
in UL 924, “Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment,” and is UL Listed for factory or field instal-
lation. Emergency illumination time exceeds the National Electrical Code (NEC), Life Safety Code
(NFPA–LSC) and UL 90-minute requirements.
Convenient code compliance
B100
Fluorescent Emergency Ballast